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Re: Replacement fork bushings

 




Have you tried Bike Bandit?
Alohapaul

On Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 03:46:36 AM HST, J Bender <johnbender32@...> wrote:


If in the US ronayers.com for OEM
Salvage bike / parts

 

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Well boys I (barely) survived but my baby didn’t and it’s time to bid her farewell. I’m hoping she can help out the community by getting fixed up by an enthusiast or parted out to help the fleet live on.


If anyone wants the whole mess and is willing to pick it up in San Francisco, let me know. I can send more pics if need be. I don’t presently remember if it’s a 2000 or 2001.


If nobody bites, I’ll consider parting it out but again I’d strongly prefer local pickup cuz I deeply hate the whole shipping hassle. I could also possibly deliver parts in the LA / SoCal area.


Luckily I have two more, but this was the jewel of the collection. I guess I just have to rebuild the next one…


Brian


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Re: Replacement fork bushings

 

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I’m with Bob on this… Webike’s shipping to the US certainly is quick - I don’t know if I’d call the cost “reasonable” exactly, but it’s not too terrible for shipping from overseas, and the prices for the actual parts that I’ve purchased from them (both OEM and aftermarket) are so dramatically lower than anywhere else I’ve found, they’re just about always the cheapest option for me…


On Apr 15, 2023, at 2:15 PM, Bob Lombardi <chiplom@...> wrote:

I've always had good luck dealing with webike in Japan.?? They will sell in dollars.?? Shipping is quick and reasonable.
Here's there home page,? but you can just search for webike Japan.
Bob
Re: Replacement fork bushings

Bob Lombardi
 

I've always had good luck dealing with webike in Japan.?? They will sell in dollars.?? Shipping is quick and reasonable.
Here's there home page,? but you can just search for webike Japan.
Bob

On Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 10:58:55 AM PDT, Sujit Kirpekar <kirpekar@...> wrote:


Check:

and ships to the US very quickly.

I have used CMSNL at least a dozen times in the last 5 years, never any problems on the original OEM parts.

On Sat, Apr 15, 2023 at 10:53?AM drewwils via <drewwils=[email protected]> wrote:
On Sat, Apr 15, 2023 at 09:46 AM, J Bender wrote:
OEM seems to be on back order almost everywhere with no eta - why I'm looking for aftermarket.

I shot ronayers an email to see what their timeframe is - maybe some luck.

Re: Replacement fork bushings

 

Check:

and ships to the US very quickly.

I have used CMSNL at least a dozen times in the last 5 years, never any problems on the original OEM parts.

On Sat, Apr 15, 2023 at 10:53?AM drewwils via <drewwils=[email protected]> wrote:
On Sat, Apr 15, 2023 at 09:46 AM, J Bender wrote:
OEM seems to be on back order almost everywhere with no eta - why I'm looking for aftermarket.

I shot ronayers an email to see what their timeframe is - maybe some luck.

Re: Replacement fork bushings

 

On Sat, Apr 15, 2023 at 09:46 AM, J Bender wrote:
ronayers.com
OEM seems to be on back order almost everywhere with no eta - why I'm looking for aftermarket.

I shot ronayers an email to see what their timeframe is - maybe some luck.
Re: Replacement fork bushings

 

If in the US ronayers.com for OEM
Replacement fork bushings

 

Neighbor backed into my 650 and bent the forks. I've tracked down some parts but not bushings. Anyone found decent aftermarket? OEM?92028-1940
Re: In 2023 what is the best tire for our W650?

 

After the originals wore out, I've always had Bridgestone Spitfires on my W650. I can't recall how often I've replaced them. They seem to work pretty well and the price is reasonable.
Re: Varnish

 
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After stripping off the clear coat, I started with a mouse sander loaded with 220, then used progressively lighter grits by hand; 400, 600, 1000, etc., to get the oxidation off.??I used a Dremel tool with wire brushes to get into the tiny spaces like the screw holes.?Once I got all the oxidation off and had a relatively smooth surface I used aluminum polish, there's a kit from Harbor Freight that includes enough different wheels and other shapes and several grades of polish.?I used those with my old Rotozip plugged into a speed controller (also from Harbor Freight) to gradually polish it to a shine. (An electric drill would work just as well.) I cleaned the surfaces with a rag dipped in mineral spirits to get each grade of polish off before using the next lighter grade.?
Re: Varnish

 

I used to ride upstate New York roads where they salted them heavily in the winter. I don't think the salt ever got washed off until well into summer, so over the years the clear coat on my engine casings got pitted and oxidized.?



Over the last year I finally got around to using paint stripper and sandpaper to get all the old clear coat off and then polished the cases.?



They don't use salt in Oregon, though now the problem is the wildfire ash which gets everywhere and creates a caustic solution when it gets wet.
Re: In 2023 what is the best tire for our W650?

 

Dear “Ton Up Dan,”

“Slow class? “...saw the ton every lap???”” On a Dub?!?!

The Sport Demons sound good! Thanks! And for more reassurance on the rough tire pressure debate...

Hi to you too and I hope to see you & R. this summer!

Ruari

On Mar 30, 2023, at 9:12 AM, Dan Muir via groups.io <djmuir22152@...> wrote:

I totally agree with the Sport Demons. I’ve had BT45’s on my W650 and they were completely adequate, but replaced them with the Pirelli’s at my last tire change. The Sport Demons weren’t particularly hard to mount or balance, but the best thing for me is their handling. I took my Dub to the track last summer (slow class, for sure!) so they saw “the ton” every lap. They felt great! No issues at lean or transitions, I just felt confident with them.

I run 33F 36R psi normally, though lower for the track as tires get really hot and gain pressure at sustained higher speeds. No need for tire warmers, the Sport Demons are a street tire and while they don’t have the ultimate traction of track tires, they also aren’t finicky about tire warmth.

My 2 cents. And: Hi Ruari!!

Vr, Dan




Re: In 2023 what is the best tire for our W650?

 

I totally agree with the Sport Demons. I’ve had BT45’s on my W650 and they were completely adequate, but replaced them with the Pirelli’s at my last tire change. The Sport Demons weren’t particularly hard to mount or balance, but the best thing for me is their handling. I took my Dub to the track last summer (slow class, for sure!) so they saw “the ton” every lap. They felt great! No issues at lean or transitions, I just felt confident with them.

I run 33F 36R psi normally, though lower for the track as tires get really hot and gain pressure at sustained higher speeds. No need for tire warmers, the Sport Demons are a street tire and while they don’t have the ultimate traction of track tires, they also aren’t finicky about tire warmth.

My 2 cents. And: Hi Ruari!!

Vr, Dan
Re: In 2023 what is the best tire for our W650?

 
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Hi Bob - photo is from my BT46 front, not new Road Classic that I got at cost.? I think the stamp said 2019 or 2020 on the BT - can't recall but it's been swapped out in any case
Re: In 2023 what is the best tire for our W650?

Bob Lombardi
 

Read the age code on the side of the tire.?? Maybe you got them at cost because they already were aging.

On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 03:25:53 PM PDT, drewwils via groups.io <drewwils@...> wrote:


I had BT46s but I'm trying out Road Classics. Not happy with cracking on my front BT46 after less than a year. Luckily I got the Road Classics at cost so that helped. The 120/90 is normally about $212 on many sites.?
Re: In 2023 what is the best tire for our W650?

 

I had BT46s but I'm trying out Road Classics. Not happy with cracking on my front BT46 after less than a year. Luckily I got the Road Classics at cost so that helped. The 120/90 is normally about $212 on many sites.?
Re: In 2023 what is the best tire for our W650?

 

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Yeah, I vaguely recall checking the Avon Tires site - or was it “Tyres?” - (I run 190s btw not stock) and finding that for the T Bonneville they said around there. Seems consistent with your Triumph Ratters!

Ruari



On Mar 29, 2023, at 12:30 PM, jseconds77@... wrote:

?Ruari,

No worries! I'm a light weight for sure! These were recommended pressures from my mechanic pal and from riders over at TriumphRat group. Their Bonnie reissues were similar size and specs of our Ws and they recommended the pressures as well.

Lower pressures I'm not used to and higher felt too hard on my bum. What I have been running and even with the previous BT tires works best for me.

Longevity and safety are my tire priorities. Don't need super sporty now based on where I live; wide flat stretches of roads. Every now and then, I will wind it up for a few moments of speed but def not consistently.
Re: In 2023 what is the best tire for our W650?

 

Ruari,

No worries! I'm a light weight for sure! These were recommended pressures from my mechanic pal and from riders over at TriumphRat group. Their Bonnie reissues were similar size and specs of our Ws and they recommended the pressures as well.

Lower pressures I'm not used to and higher felt too hard on my bum. What I have been running and even with the previous BT tires works best for me.

Longevity and safety are my tire priorities. Don't need super sporty now based on where I live; wide flat stretches of roads. Every now and then, I will wind it up for a few moments of speed but def not consistently.
Re: In 2023 what is the best tire for our W650?

 

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If I might be so bold, how much do you weigh without riding gear, jseconds77? ?Interested in your tire pressures. I did something similar with my Avon Roadriders, I think IIRC 32F and 36 R. I was 205lbs then.?

Ruari

On Mar 29, 2023, at 11:28 AM, jseconds77@... wrote:

I have used the BT45 and Pirelli Sport Demons
The BTs worked fine; able to handle high speeds and no wobble. Got caught twice in very heavy rain and they handled well. Rear tire did 8,000 mi. Maybe could have done slightly more but user error with inflation led to some spots of center tread causing doubts. Hey, we all make mistakes.

The Pirelli tires easily 'out ride' me! I have broken the ton twice on them and they keep the bike planted! Where I live now; wide, flat, humid....I think the center tread is probably incorrect application now. Mounted 6,000 mi ago however, bike was not ridden for 5 months before it was shipped so I don't count the 6k miles as consistently ridden miles. If this makes sense?
I run them 34-36 PSI F and no more than 38 PSI rear. Feels good to me!

The Pirelli tires are quieter than the Bridgestones. I'm trying to prolong the life as long as I can, tires are costly and new $$$ responsibilities now.?
I'm thinking about Michelin Road Classics next and heard very positive reviews. If that rear tire does 10,000 miles I will be beyond happy!?

I believe the Pirelli is better quality vs. Bridgestone. Real fast modern riders claim the Pirelli Sport Demon rear only does 3,000 mi. They must be rich?
Re: In 2023 what is the best tire for our W650?

 

I have used the BT45 and Pirelli Sport Demons
The BTs worked fine; able to handle high speeds and no wobble. Got caught twice in very heavy rain and they handled well. Rear tire did 8,000 mi. Maybe could have done slightly more but user error with inflation led to some spots of center tread causing doubts. Hey, we all make mistakes.

The Pirelli tires easily 'out ride' me! I have broken the ton twice on them and they keep the bike planted! Where I live now; wide, flat, humid....I think the center tread is probably incorrect application now. Mounted 6,000 mi ago however, bike was not ridden for 5 months before it was shipped so I don't count the 6k miles as consistently ridden miles. If this makes sense?
I run them 34-36 PSI F and no more than 38 PSI rear. Feels good to me!

The Pirelli tires are quieter than the Bridgestones. I'm trying to prolong the life as long as I can, tires are costly and new $$$ responsibilities now.?
I'm thinking about Michelin Road Classics next and heard very positive reviews. If that rear tire does 10,000 miles I will be beyond happy!?

I believe the Pirelli is better quality vs. Bridgestone. Real fast modern riders claim the Pirelli Sport Demon rear only does 3,000 mi. They must be rich?
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