Re: Attn: Portland, Oregon W650 owners
I might be able to meet up next weekend if I don¡¯t end up doing part of the OBDR:).
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Re: Attn: Portland, Oregon W650 owners
It¡¯s Labor Day, sorry for the short notice but I could meet today or possibility next weekend. Would be happy to lead a ride from skyline/zoo (my place) to Bald peak park near Newberg.?
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Re: Question regarding Progressive Suspension 412 rear shock bushing dimensions
Update: Turns out the label on the box was incorrect, they'd sent me shocks for a Harley. The fitment notes were tucked inside the warranty so I missed them, but a call to Progressive told me what the numbers for the correct set of adapters should have been. ?
Unfortunately both Progressive and PartsGiant, the merchant from which I'd bought them, were out of stock on the 412-4205C shocks. I'm going to get a refund. So I'm trying yet another online shop, Speed Addicts.
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Re: Question regarding Progressive Suspension 412 rear shock bushing dimensions
I first contacted the merchant who sold them to me but I'll give Progressive a call Monday morning.?
This is for the rear shocks.? I installed Progressive fork springs last year with no problems.??
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Re: Question regarding Progressive Suspension 412 rear shock bushing dimensions
I used pvc pipe, my springs came with directions of how to determine length. Washer on top of spring and top of spacer as I recall
I'd searched the forum for information regarding Progressive Suspension 412 shocks for the W650 but I couldn't find any mention of problems with the size of the bushings they come with.?
I was thinking I might be able to use the bushings off the stock shocks, but there's a flange on the Progressive shocks that make it look to me as though they can't be removed without destroying them, and the flange also makes it impossible to see the inner dimension of the eyes the bushings go into. I don't want to cut them off to find the stock bushing don't fit in case I need to return them for a correct size.?
I've put in a request from the shop I bought them from, which guaranteed they'd fit, but I figure I might get a quicker answer here about our particular bike's specs.?
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Re: Question regarding Progressive Suspension 412 rear shock bushing dimensions
Have you tried contacting Progressive Suspension to ask the question ???? I gave them a call years ago about another fitment problem on a different bike and they willingly gave me the information over the phone.
On Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 04:33:55 PM PDT, Tom Herling <thomasjherling@...> wrote:
I'd searched the forum for information regarding Progressive Suspension 412 shocks for the W650 but I couldn't find any mention of problems with the size of the bushings they come with.?
I was thinking I might be able to use the bushings off the stock shocks, but there's a flange on the Progressive shocks that make it look to me as though they can't be removed without destroying them, and the flange also makes it impossible to see the inner dimension of the eyes the bushings go into. I don't want to cut them off to find the stock bushing don't fit in case I need to return them for a correct size.?
I've put in a request from the shop I bought them from, which guaranteed they'd fit, but I figure I might get a quicker answer here about our particular bike's specs.?
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Question regarding Progressive Suspension 412 rear shock bushing dimensions
I'd searched the forum for information regarding Progressive Suspension 412 shocks for the W650 but I couldn't find any mention of problems with the size of the bushings they come with.?
I was thinking I might be able to use the bushings off the stock shocks, but there's a flange on the Progressive shocks that make it look to me as though they can't be removed without destroying them, and the flange also makes it impossible to see the inner dimension of the eyes the bushings go into. I don't want to cut them off to find the stock bushing don't fit in case I need to return them for a correct size.?
I've put in a request from the shop I bought them from, which guaranteed they'd fit, but I figure I might get a quicker answer here about our particular bike's specs.?
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Re: My 2000 W650 for Sale at Santa Clara Cycle Accessories, California
Very nice W, Ron.
Good luck with the sale, though I think you¡¯ll miss it.
John H. in Omaha
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John H. in Omaha
2000 W650
2006 Vino 125
1981 CT110 ¡°The Goin¡¯ Postie Bike!¡±
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My 2000 W650 for Sale at Santa Clara Cycle Accessories, California
I was going to sell my Honda CX650 Turbo, but decided to keep it, yet room for only three motorcycles in my garage, so I'm parting with my W. The link to the add description and video is below, but I'll reiterate some key points here.
?First of all,? you're not going to see a nicer looking w650. It has polished wheels, stainless steel spokes, all aluminum engine components are polished. I replaced the rear fender with the Kawasaki OEM updated reinforced fender. Steering damper. LED headlight. Hagon shocks. Tour Master saddlebags. Dynojet stage 2 jet kit, which really improved the cold starting and low speed throttle responsiveness. Aftermarket exhaust, which really adds a bark over the stock exhaust.
?The odometer reads 4,956 miles, but actual mileage is 12,150 miles, because the reset button broke early on and was replaced under warranty. All documentation, with mileage at replacement, is provided with the bike, and is currently with Santa Clara cycle accessories. The gas tank knee pads were replaced with the later, larger ones, and the stock saddle was replaced with the later, more comfortable one. Your choice on the saddle, if you want the original one, which sits about an inch taller, you can have that one instead of the stepped saddle shown in the ad.
Ron
See the ad and video here:
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My 2000 W650 for sale at Santa Clara Cycle Accessories.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: TurboDV8 <turbodv8@...>Date: Tue, Aug 8, 2023, 10:42 AM Subject: My 2000 W650 for sale at Santa Clara Cycle Accessories. To: < [email protected]> I was going to sell my Honda CX650 Turbo, but decided to keep it, yet room for only three motorcycles in my garage, so I'm parting with my W. The link to the add description and video is below, but I'll reiterate some key points here. First of all, I don't think you're going to see a nicer looking w650. It has polished wheels, stainless steel spokes, all aluminum engine components are polished. I replaced the rear fender with the Kawasaki OEM updated reinforced fender. Steering damper. LED headlight. Hagon shocks. Tour Master saddlebags. Dynojet stage 2 jet kit, which really improved the cold starting and low speed throttle responsiveness. Aftermarket exhaust, which really adds a bark over the stock exhaust. The odometer reads 4,000 something miles, but actual mileage is 12,150 miles, because the reset button broke early on and was replaced under warranty. All documentation, with mileage, is provided with the bike, and is currently with Santa Clara cycle accessories. The gas tank knee pads were replaced with the later, larger ones, and the stock saddle was replaced with the later, more comfortable one. Your choice on the saddle, if you want the original one, which sits about an inch taller, you can have that one instead of the stepped saddle shown in the ad.
Ron
See the ad and video here:
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Re: Attn: Portland, Oregon W650 owners
I'm a W650 rider in Springfield. Keep me posted.
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Re: Attn: Portland, Oregon W650 owners
I¡¯m interested of course. I did a ¡°Wrally¡± a number of years ago in Kitsap. But I¡¯m on Africa on a motorcycle tour until early September. After that, if my schedule allows, I¡¯d attend. I live on the Kitsap peninsula, west of Seattle.
Dan
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Re: Attn: Portland, Oregon W650 owners
I wish I could be there! but, since one of my Ws is in Hawaii and tthe other (Ed Simmers old bike) is up above Fresno it wont happen this time. Alohapaul
On Monday, August 7, 2023 at 07:45:52 AM HST, slopeband@... <slopeband@...> wrote:
Hello fellow riders, if you are in the PNW (Portland, Vancouver, Salem, Eugene) area let yourself be known. I am trying to set up a gathering of W650/W800 owners sometime this August.?
Get back to me via this forum and I will set a date and place.
Cheers
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Attn: Portland, Oregon W650 owners
Hello fellow riders, if you are in the PNW (Portland, Vancouver, Salem, Eugene) area let yourself be known. I am trying to set up a gathering of W650/W800 owners sometime this August.?
Get back to me via this forum and I will set a date and place.
Cheers
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Re: Considering buying a 2001 W650-Green
Good deal if you can get it for that! how many miles on it? ?good condition running $4.5k to $6.5k A runner in Florida asking $3.9k on this site.
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I¡¯ve always like the look and sound of the ?W650 and now I have an opportunity to pick one up. The bike is owned by a good friend that stopped riding about 5 years ago. It has not been started in at least 15 years. The tank still has that ancient gas in it. It¡¯s been kept in a garage and covered, but somehow has collected some dark funk all over it. Seems like some kind of mold. So I¡¯m wondering what a reasonable offer would be, considering:
- all the fuel-related issues
- brake fluid, master cylinder + caliper rebuild
- many rubber items might be trashed
- needs tires and tubes
So, maybe $1000? $1500?? I¡¯m not wanting to fully restore it, but just get it running and cleaned up.?
cheers,
mark
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Re: In 2023 what is the best tire for our W650?
So, I picked up a nail and had to replace my tires. I have had Michelin Road Classics for like 500 miles. These run so smooth and quiet, even at 80mph! I feel I sit a little taller with these vs. Pirelli Sport Demon tires, which is fine. Now, I cannot attest to how hard you can corner on these since I now live with wide, flat terrain but the few curves I could find these handled fine, no issues at all. On highways with uneven pavement or rough spots, these track straight and zero wobble at higher speeds.?
Braking feels smooth but cannot attest to any wet weather performance, refuse to ride in rain.
I am hoping these go 9,000 mi and I'd be so happy if they lasted 10k mi. The FB W group said these can last quite awhile and perform admirably in tough conditions. Michelin themselves recommended rear tire pressure at 36 PSI, feels great but I am sure many will disagree and think that sounds high. Nothing feels tough or uncomfortable to me.
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Considering buying a 2001 W650-Green
I¡¯ve always like the look and sound of the ?W650 and now I have an opportunity to pick one up. The bike is owned by a good friend that stopped riding about 5 years ago. It has not been started in at least 15 years. The tank still has that ancient gas in it. It¡¯s been kept in a garage and covered, but somehow has collected some dark funk all over it. Seems like some kind of mold.
So I¡¯m wondering what a reasonable offer would be, considering:
- all the fuel-related issues
- brake fluid, master cylinder + caliper rebuild
- many rubber items might be trashed
- needs tires and tubes
So, maybe $1000? $1500??
I¡¯m not wanting to fully restore it, but just get it running and cleaned up.?
cheers,
mark
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In Escalante Utah so that puts you to far out Thanks for pics nice bike. Your price is low $5500 WOULD BE A GOOD PLACE TO START
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Fellow Dub owner in Floriduh? Thought I was the only other owner. Where you at? We moved here over a year ago and the transition has been tough. Can't pay me enough to ride in Miami, Hollywood, etc but going up north on 75 to Big Cypress has been safe and great.
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Fellow Dub owner in Floriduh? Thought I was the only other owner. Where you at? We moved here over a year ago and the transition has been tough. Can't pay me enough to ride in Miami, Hollywood, etc but going up north on 75 to Big Cypress has been safe and great.
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On Mon, Jul 31, 2023 at 1:43 PM, richard brown <stay@...> wrote: PLEASE SEND lots of pics. I have 2001 a friend is interested. On Jul 31, 2023, at 11:29 AM, TheGoinPostieBike via < nebraska650@...> wrote:
Where? John H. in Omaha ? Have a 2001 W650 for sale in great shape black and tan tank and seat.? $3900.? 22,000 miles.??
-- John H. in Omaha 2000 W650 2006 Vino 125 1981 CT110 ¡°The Goin¡¯ Postie Bike!¡±
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