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Re: Bored here at work...so...
I only decided to leave the crash bars on the bike to protect it (engine casing etc); I didn't leave them on for my benefit. The British Army used to use a skid pan to teach their despatch riders to
By nige_1959 <nigel.denton1@...> · #128171 ·
Re: Oil level...
I checked the bike off the stand, with the missus sitting on it, and the oil sight window is full, although I am pretty certain that the oil is only just over the top of the sight window. wrote:
By nige_1959 <nigel.denton1@...> · #128170 ·
Re: W's look like.....
Presumably that means you are running mini-zooms? HAve you dyno'ed the bike? What sort of power increase are you getting? And are the whole silencer, including down pipes, or are they just the end
By nige_1959 <nigel.denton1@...> · #128169 ·
Re: Clutch Adjustment
Ruari, Thanks! I'll keep it for future use. Hubby adjusted what could be adjusted. Ruari McLennan <r.mclennan@...> wrote: Hi Anita, here's a scan of my service manual clutch adjustment
By Anita Reid <anita_reid@...> · #128168 ·
Re: Clutch Adjustment
Hi Anita, here's a scan of my service manual clutch adjustment instructions, I assume you won't need the next page going into what to do at the other end if the lever doesn't have enough adjustment
By Ruari McLennan <r.mclennan@...> · #128167 ·
How I spent the 4th of July
Let me tell you how I spent the fourth---Before we got out of the house a kerosine lamp chimney hit the floor, I stepped in dogshit and tracked it thru the kitchen , and then Maggie decided we needed
By Keith Williams <kwilliams1936@...> · #128185 ·
Re: :WAS goodwood breakfast club NOW MBS STRIKES AGAIN
Laura, if you haven't done so already you should check out "www.loisontheloose.com" and her adventures with an XT225. You could do a sequel, "lauraontheloose". Vernon
By jv_roberts2000 · #128166 ·
Re: NWC: headlites
I predict an increase in alien sightings. ;-> gene in OR
By Gene · #128165 ·
Re: Riding to Pensacola today, could have W650 or Hawk content
I took two bikes to Pensacola. Beverly took me to see Beatlemania Saturday Night. On Sunday, I got Beverly riding the NS 50, last time she rode on the front of a bike, it was a Honda CB 125 at the
By James Franklin · #128163 ·
Re: the bike has to go
Rose, Just borrow my truck and go get that bike. How's the V-Star doing by the way, and is your W back on her feet? James Franklin 2411 Pine Summit DR. E Jacksonville, Florida 32211 808-225-0994
By James Franklin · #128162 ·
Re: Bored here at work...so...
When I was teaching, I heard a lot of stories about laying the bike down...in 1000 crashes, it was deemed to be the right thing in two of them, and of course people would ask why the CHP was taught to
By James Franklin · #128158 ·
Dual sport recommendations for the new off roader
Laura, The Honda NX 250 is a good street bike, a little heavy for trails though...and that plastic fairing that looks so neat, wait til you drop it. The suspension was way too soft, White Brothers and
By James Franklin · #128157 ·
Re: Chain tension
Yup, chain is shot. Likely the sprockets are gone, especially the front as it tends to hook if it's the stock part. It's and endless chain and needs to be broken, then you don't need to remove the
By Dennis Guggemos · #128156 ·
Chain tension
Just noticed while lubing my chain: Through most of the travel of the chain, I can turn the rear wheel easily with a finger touch. The chain is actually a bit loose - 1.75" play at the middle. Keep
By robmck · #128155 ·
Re: the bike has to go
Heh, thanks. Unfortunately, dental work gets in the way of "fun" expenses. (grumble) V-Star and Dub both doing well. V-star is still too loud... :) I should probably get offline ... even though I'm on
By Tachokay@... · #128164 ·
Re: Oil level...
Halfway up the window when the bike is dead level and upright. If it is overfull and you run at high speed it can blow oil vapour into the airbox....but only a bit. Mine doesn't seem to care! Jon
By Jon Haddock · #128154 ·
Re: Fw: ~ME00001.PPS
And which hospital are we visiting you at? Broken kneecaps must hurt... djguggms@... writes: Rrrose. @>-->--
By Tachokay@... · #128161 ·
Re: W's look like.....
www.raask.se Click W650... look for Minizooms. Hear me afore you see me!! Roy.
By Roy Easthill <roy@...> · #128153 ·
NWC: headlites
Anyone seen these?? Rrrose. @>-->--
By Tachokay@... · #128159 ·
Re: the bike has to go
Dayum, Dale, I wish I was up your way! :) dalekaren@... writes: Rrrose. @>-->--
By Tachokay@... · #128160 ·