Re: Side stand support for W800
Take a solid paint tin lid of about 10 cm dia. Drill a small hole of about 7 mm. 2 cm from the side. Then hang the lid in the helmet?lock and use as needed.
Sal, thanks so much for the hack. I've actually already tried this with a small Honda square plate, and found the logistics to be awkward. I'm really looking for something fixed.
Sam
--?Sam Malkinson?DMD, Cert Perio, FRCD(C), Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery Periodontist
The old rat biker's trick always worked for me - stash a galvanized electrical outlet box cover (blank) in a place where you can reach it easily. Toss that on the ground before you park and rest your stand on that. Of course, you have to remember to take it when you leave, but they're cheap enough to keep a few in your kit.
Hi everyone,
Another W800 question, since y'all were so helpful last time:
I find the foot of the W800's side stand a bit thin for stopping on gravel, dirt or grass (I'm concerned that the weight of the bike will cause it to sink into these soft surfaces, at best making it hard to upright, at worst tipping it over). I know that there are after-market additions to the side stand foot, referred to as side stand supports, which increase the surface area of the foot, thereby making this sinking effect less of an issue. An example is attached. The thing is, I assume not every support works with every foot. I was wondering if anyone has had success adding such a support to their W800 (or W650, I'm hoping the side stand is similar), and if yes, what model did you use?
Thanks again, I appreciate any help I get!
Sam
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Re: Side stand support for W800
Sal, thanks so much for the hack. I've actually already tried this with a small Honda square plate, and found the logistics to be awkward. I'm really looking for something fixed.
Sam
--?Sam Malkinson?DMD, Cert Perio, FRCD(C), Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery Periodontist
The old rat biker's trick always worked for me - stash a galvanized electrical outlet box cover (blank) in a place where you can reach it easily. Toss that on the ground before you park and rest your stand on that. Of course, you have to remember to take it when you leave, but they're cheap enough to keep a few in your kit.
Hi everyone,
Another W800 question, since y'all were so helpful last time:
I find the foot of the W800's side stand a bit thin for stopping on gravel, dirt or grass (I'm concerned that the weight of the bike will cause it to sink into these soft surfaces, at best making it hard to upright, at worst tipping it over). I know that there are after-market additions to the side stand foot, referred to as side stand supports, which increase the surface area of the foot, thereby making this sinking effect less of an issue. An example is attached. The thing is, I assume not every support works with every foot. I was wondering if anyone has had success adding such a support to their W800 (or W650, I'm hoping the side stand is similar), and if yes, what model did you use?
Thanks again, I appreciate any help I get!
Sam
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Re: Side stand support for W800
The old rat biker's trick always worked for me - stash a galvanized electrical outlet box cover (blank) in a place where you can reach it easily. Toss that on the ground before you park and rest your stand on that. Of course, you have to remember to take it when you leave, but they're cheap enough to keep a few in your kit.
Hi everyone,
Another W800 question, since y'all were so helpful last time:
I find the foot of the W800's side stand a bit thin for stopping on gravel, dirt or grass (I'm concerned that the weight of the bike will cause it to sink into these soft surfaces, at best making it hard to upright, at worst tipping it over). I know that there are after-market additions to the side stand foot, referred to as side stand supports, which increase the surface area of the foot, thereby making this sinking effect less of an issue. An example is attached. The thing is, I assume not every support works with every foot. I was wondering if anyone has had success adding such a support to their W800 (or W650, I'm hoping the side stand is similar), and if yes, what model did you use?
Thanks again, I appreciate any help I get!
Sam
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Side stand support for W800
Hi everyone,
Another W800 question, since y'all were so helpful last time:
I find the foot of the W800's side stand a bit thin for stopping on gravel, dirt or grass (I'm concerned that the weight of the bike will cause it to sink into these soft surfaces, at best making it hard to upright, at worst tipping it over). I know that there are after-market additions to the side stand foot, referred to as side stand supports, which increase the surface area of the foot, thereby making this sinking effect less of an issue. An example is attached. The thing is, I assume not every support works with every foot. I was wondering if anyone has had success adding such a support to their W800 (or W650, I'm hoping the side stand is similar), and if yes, what model did you use?
Thanks again, I appreciate any help I get!
Sam
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Re: Have you guys seen this article?
Thanks a lot for this, really great!!
Harwood
-----Original Message-----
From: Sal Emma <bikewriter@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tue, May 16, 2023 11:06 am
Subject: Re: [W650Riders] Have you guys seen this article?
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Re: Have you guys seen this article?
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Have you guys seen this article?
I haven't.
https://www.kawasaki-cp.khi.co.jp/w/history/index_e.html
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Re: Handlebar bag for W800
Folks, thanks to everyone who responded and sent me ideas for what to do for my W800 handlebar bag. After an exhaustive review of the different options, I ended up going with the Handlebar Bag Mini from Ornot?
I got mine in Olive, but there are three other colors from which to choose. Though this item was designed for bicycles, as you can see from the pictures it adapted well to my W800's handlebars, even leaving room for my phone to be attached to the Quad Lock. It does not interfere with any movement of the handlebars, and attaches securely at three points. The bag arrived two days after it was ordered, via FedEx International shipping.
Happy riding, everyone!
Sam
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Re: NWC: Check your helmet production date.
Good point guy.?? Mine is pretty old too.
On Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 05:28:50 PM PDT, Tom Herling <thomasjherling@...> wrote:
I've got the bike back on the road but my helmet isn't very comfortable. Turns out it's not just that I have less hair, the padding is turning back into petroleum. While pulling out scraps of foam I notice the production date: 2007! The impact foam deteriorates over time so ideally a helmet should be replaced about every five years. Sixteen years is a little bit past the sell by date. Of course, in the interim they've changed how the visors are attached, so my old ones are all useless. But the cost of a new helmet is still less than my health insurance company's deductible for treating a traumatic brain injury.?
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Re: NWC: Check your helmet production date.
I worked in a motorcycle shop for about 13 years. Put a sign up in the parts dept, "SPARE PARTS FOR YOUR HEAD ARE HARD TO GET".
Dennis
On Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 05:28:48 PM PDT, Tom Herling <thomasjherling@...> wrote:
I've got the bike back on the road but my helmet isn't very comfortable. Turns out it's not just that I have less hair, the padding is turning back into petroleum. While pulling out scraps of foam I notice the production date: 2007! The impact foam deteriorates over time so ideally a helmet should be replaced about every five years. Sixteen years is a little bit past the sell by date. Of course, in the interim they've changed how the visors are attached, so my old ones are all useless. But the cost of a new helmet is still less than my health insurance company's deductible for treating a traumatic brain injury.?
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NWC: Check your helmet production date.
I've got the bike back on the road but my helmet isn't very comfortable. Turns out it's not just that I have less hair, the padding is turning back into petroleum. While pulling out scraps of foam I notice the production date: 2007! The impact foam deteriorates over time so ideally a helmet should be replaced about every five years. Sixteen years is a little bit past the sell by date. Of course, in the interim they've changed how the visors are attached, so my old ones are all useless. But the cost of a new helmet is still less than my health insurance company's deductible for treating a traumatic brain injury.?
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My Posh peapod exhausts from Webike give it that;60s parallel twin Brit bike sound and look. Not overly abusive and sound law compliant. Along with up jetting and quality air intake pods. a couple of extra horsepower and a bit more torque is also gained.?
>From: J Bender >Date: Mon, 01 May 2023 07:11:52 PDT >I used to say I wanted a louder exhaust but my riding pal Bill always said "You haven't ridden behind you!" ? A buddy had ¡°off road¡± pipes put on his Harley.? I never wanted to ride behind him.? I¡¯d have a headache within 5 minutes. ? Then, I think my stock W650 is the best sounding bike I¡¯ve heard, when I am riding with foam ear plugs and helmet. ? Mike E ?
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>From: J Bender >Date: Mon, 01 May 2023 07:11:52 PDT >I used to say I wanted a louder exhaust but my riding pal Bill always said "You haven't ridden behind you!" ? A buddy had ¡°off road¡± pipes put on his Harley.? I never wanted to ride behind him.? I¡¯d have a headache within 5 minutes. ? Then, I think my stock W650 is the best sounding bike I¡¯ve heard, when I am riding with foam ear plugs and helmet. ? Mike E ?
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Loudest Exhaust for the W?
I am looking at Peeshooter and 69Trumpet
Any other exhaust systems you know about?
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I found the file but when I open it with Notepad there are no photos.
What do you open the file with to see the photos?
Any other link with instructions please?
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Very True.?
Being "on" with a helmet on changes the prospective greatly.
On Monday, May 1, 2023 at 07:12:25 AM PDT, J Bender <johnbender32@...> wrote:
I used to say I wanted a louder exhaust but my riding pal Bill always
said "You haven't ridden behind you!"
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I used to say I wanted a louder exhaust but my riding pal Bill always said "You haven't ridden behind you!"
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You think Posh is louder than these?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0mQ1W9k_qQ
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Posh from? Japanese Webbike, I have them, and my machine sounds like the old BSA Thunderbolt I used to have. You will have to up jet the carbs, and raise the needles otherwise it will run lean. Get rid of the airbox if you haven,t done so.
The stock exhaust is too soft and muffled for me. I need something more raspy and high pitched than these.
What do you guys recommend?
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The stock exhaust is too soft and muffled for me. I need something more raspy and high pitched than these.
What do you guys recommend?
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Sam
Tom Herling