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Re: throttle sensor adjustment

Ruari McLennan
 

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Good shot at it, Anita!??? And thank your husband for us.? But...? Just to forestall the thousands of other people who will (I hope) display their ignorance by asking the same thing...??
And to put your husband on the hot seat, which is part of the fun? of our group (I've been there, believe me)
What's a throttle sensor setting adapter?? and what is standard?
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Ruari
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----- Original Message -----
From: Anita Reid
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: [W650riders] throttle sensor adjustment

This is the info I got from my husband.

Connect the throttle sensor setting adapter between the sensor wire connectors.

start engine

operate engine at idle speed

loosen sensor mounting screws

adjust sensor mounting position to set the sensor output voltage to standard and tighten the mounting screws.

He actually only adjusted my throttle not the sensor.

james wrote:
I have found that my bike's acceleration at full throttle at,say, 3,500-
4,000 rpm, is underwhelming in terms of an increase over 3/4 throttle.
I'm beginning to suspect that the throttle position sensor, which does
not provide full advance of 35 degrees until 5,000,is too conservative.
Happily, the throttle sensor is adjustable. Naturally, one does not
want to go to far with this as it may provoke "knock." Does any have
any experience adjusting this thing for a better advance curve?


Re: Henderson

Ruari McLennan
 

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Errr...? Despite my vast knowledge of other fields, I'm still groping my way in bikes - what's a suicide shifter??? Jake making the wrong bikini joke?
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Ruari

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: [W650riders] Henderson

Close, but no suicide shifter... I thought only Harleys and Indians had the suicide shifter...

In a message dated 7/12/2007 6:07:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, r.mclennan@... writes:

Hi:
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Here's that '31 Henderson again.
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Ruari



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Re: throttle sensor adjustment

Anita Reid
 

This is the info I got from my husband.

Connect the throttle sensor setting adapter between the sensor wire connectors.

start engine

operate engine at idle speed

loosen sensor mounting screws

adjust sensor mounting position to set the sensor output voltage to standard and tighten the mounting screws.

He actually only adjusted my throttle not the sensor.

james wrote:

I have found that my bike's acceleration at full throttle at,say, 3,500-
4,000 rpm, is underwhelming in terms of an increase over 3/4 throttle.
I'm beginning to suspect that the throttle position sensor, which does
not provide full advance of 35 degrees until 5,000,is too conservative.
Happily, the throttle sensor is adjustable. Naturally, one does not
want to go to far with this as it may provoke "knock." Does any have
any experience adjusting this thing for a better advance curve?


Re: Henderson

Keith Williams
 

I don't know if all are aware of what a "suicide shifter" or more correctly suicide clutch ?was.? It was where the over-center spring was removed from the heel and toe rocker peddle so that it wasn't bi-stable. as designed.? You had to maintain toe pressure on the front part to keep it clutched in gear and you were in a heap 'o hurt if you overbalanced at a stoplight and had to remove your foot from the clutch.?? Keith Williams

Tachokay@... wrote:

Close, but no suicide shifter... I thought only Harleys and Indians had the suicide shifter...

In a message dated 7/12/2007 6:07:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, r.mclennan@shaw.ca writes:

Hi:

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Here's that '31 Henderson again.
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Ruari



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Re: Seeking advice on long-term storage

Mike Walter
 

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Ruari:
I live just below you, Bremerton area, west of Seattle and Puget Sound.? It's a temperate climate. I seldom went over two weeks without riding my W through the winter and didn't bother with a battery minder, stabil or anything.? Never a problem.? I've a 2000 model, orig. battery.?
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Mike Walter in WA
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I've had different opinions locally about whether to drain the carbs over
the winter storage in my unheated garage. Some say in this temperate
climate, where it only dips below freezing a few times these days and
there's only a week of ice & snow, it's not indicated as it'll only dry out
the seals and rubber. Others say despite gas stabilizer, I shouldn't keep
old gas and crud in the float bowls and should drain.

Comments, anyone?

Ruari
Re: NWC: Re: Another W650 at the Beach !

 

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Hey, that's great! I didn't know you five ever got together for a picture! And in a hot-tub, no less! We are, indeed, a fortunate group to have these ladies as members.
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Grateful Jake

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In a message dated 7/12/2007 12:42:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jake@... writes:


Ok, fair enough. Dennis, out of the corner, it's my turn to go stand there. Sorry everyone. We return you to your regularly scheduled program of Rose, Haze, Laura, Angie, and Ursula. ;-)
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Jake



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another factory low bar source

 

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Classic Motorcycle Supplies Netherlands carries (or can get) the factory low bars, and presumably cables and mirrors if you need them. They ship worldwide. Perhaps they have factory accessories also, I didn't check.
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FW: NHC: modelers on the list?

 

I assembled a lot of model kits when I was young, but nothing close to this guy..


From: "hawkfan4life05:36 -0500

If you grew up spending all your money polystyrene model kits,


If you grew up spending all your money polystyrene model kits, as I did, you'll dig this:



Check out the extensive gallery section - instead of hyper-realistic vehicles, this guy concentrates his talents on full dioramas of garages. Very cool stuff.

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Re: throttle sensor adjustment

Ruari McLennan
 

Yes, please.

Ruari

--- In W650riders@..., Anita Reid <anita_reid@...> wrote:

My husband just adjusted mine. Let me get back to you and see what he
did, because it is soo much better since he did it.
Re: Henderson

[email protected]
 

Close, but no suicide shifter... I thought only Harleys and Indians had the suicide shifter...

In a message dated 7/12/2007 6:07:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, r.mclennan@... writes:

Hi:
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Here's that '31 Henderson again.
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Ruari



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Henderson

Ruari McLennan
 

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Hi:
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Here's that '31 Henderson again.
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Ruari
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NWC: Sport saddlebag sale

 

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Dennis Kirk is having a sale on Joe Rocket Sport Saddlebags, from $140 discounted to $70. These look like Cortech sport bags.
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http://tinyurl.com/384azf
Don't forget: Wednesday is Ride To Work Day

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In a message dated 7/12/2007 7:26:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time, my friend writes:
Subject: Wednesday is Ride To Work Day
Email Forwards: Send to all media, all riders, all motorcycle/scooter
dealers, etc.Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day is this Wednesday
Motorcycle and scooter riders' 16th annual commuting day is Wednesday,
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triple the number of riders on the road. Motorcycle and scooter groups
and organizations actively encourage riders to commute by cycle on this
day. On Ride to Work Day, motorcycle and scooter commuters seek
improved employer recognition and support for this form of
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Adding more motorcycles and scooters to everyone's daily commute makes
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across the same distances, motorcyclists reach their destinations
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consume less resources per mile than automobiles. "Riding to work on
this day is fun and shows the positive value of motorcycling. For many
people, riding is a socially responsible form of mobility that saves
energy, helps the environment and provides a broad range of other
public benefits," stated Andy Goldfine, this year's event organizer.

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Re: What bike is this? Hot Night craziness

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I'm fairly certain it's an Indian.

In a message dated 7/12/2007 1:45:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, r.mclennan@... writes:


Well, gang, it was at least 36C today in old Victoria, our neighbours got back from California and it was hotter here.? Hellish hot tonight.? Kids can't sleep.? The dog, our Bull Terrier Flashman, isn't even farting, it's so hot.? I'm not into "Iron Chef," so have taken refuge in the eBay Motorcycles, 1898-1960 section, with a cold Belgian beer.? So I took off my new $7 T-shirt (did I mention it's hot?) but couldn't resist scanning its logo to see if you can identify the bike, if it exists at all, at all.?? Excuse any sweat marks. Is it possibly an Indian?? I don't know.? Copy in Temp Photos, (page 2) News from BC if you can't get this one.
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PS. I'll recover soon...
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Ruari



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Re: NWC: Re: Another W650 at the Beach !

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In a message dated 7/12/2007 12:42:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jake@... writes:


Ok, fair enough. Dennis, out of the corner, it's my turn to go stand there. Sorry everyone. We return you to your regularly scheduled program of Rose, Haze, Laura, Angie, and Ursula. ;-)
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Jake



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Re: throttle sensor adjustment

Anita Reid
 

My husband just adjusted mine. Let me get back to you and see what he did, because it is soo much better since he did it.

james wrote:

I have found that my bike's acceleration at full throttle at,say, 3,500-
4,000 rpm, is underwhelming in terms of an increase over 3/4 throttle.
I'm beginning to suspect that the throttle position sensor, which does
not provide full advance of 35 degrees until 5,000,is too conservative.
Happily, the throttle sensor is adjustable. Naturally, one does not
want to go to far with this as it may provoke "knock." Does any have
any experience adjusting this thing for a better advance curve?


Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650

Alexander Ward
 

I've been lurking on this list for years, but now I have to chime in
on this topic.

I think the Sportster is a great partner to the W650. I have both a
2000 W650 and a 1996 Sportster XL1200S Sport. The Sport has
adjustable Showa forks and dual front discs. If you add rearsets and
clipons and a decent seat, then it becomes a really fun scoot. '

No, it is not particularly fast, but the wide flat powerband
and more than ample torque combine with decent handling and braking
to make it easy to ride without requiring a lot of work. If you
switch to 17" wheels and sticky tires it gets even better. Don't
worry about the vibration if you buy an older one with a solid-mount
engine, just install BalanceMasters active vibration dampers and
fiddle with the final drive ratios (or even switch to chain drive)
and once it is dialed in, then just enjoy it.

Although any Japanese 600 can run rings around it, that is balanced
out by the double-takes from all of the head-to-toe leather-clad
dumplings on their cool Harleys who are cruising along at 30mph when
you pass them on the outside of a curve.

You do have to think about it though. One of the classic disparaging
comments about Harleys is that they vibrate so much that parts fall
off. It is true, too. the first time I rode the Sporty any
distance, both mirrors, the taillight, and one turn signal fell off.
I felt like I had finally gained admittance to a long and proud
tradition!

At any rate, keep the W650, get a Sportster too.

Alex

--- In W650riders@..., "Larry Botheras"
<larry.botheras@...> wrote:

Think long and hard. unless it's tricked up the 1200 sporty will
feel
slower than the W IMHO, it's not that much more powerful (HD never
quote)
but it is a lot heavier



From: W650riders@...
[mailto:W650riders@...] On
Behalf Of John
Sent: 11 July 2007 06:39
To: W650riders@...
Subject: [W650riders] Thinking about getting rid of my w650



I found a sportster 1200r that's tempting me to get rid of the w.
What
are your thoughts on the 2006 sportster 1200 roadster?
Re: What bike is this? Hot Night craziness

Ruari McLennan
 

I think you could be right. See attached '31 Henderson.
Ruari

----- Original Message -----
From: "James Franklin" <jimw650@...>
To: <W650riders@...>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 3:08 AM
Subject: RE: [W650riders] What bike is this? Hot Night craziness


It looks like a Henderson..as Indian bought Henderson, it could well be an
Indian logo on the tank..



James Franklin
2411 Pine Summit DR. E
Jacksonville, Florida 32211

808-225-0994 (cell)





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Subject: [W650riders] What bike is this? Hot Night craziness
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:41:08 -0700

Well, gang, it was at least 36C today in old Victoria, our neighbours got
back from California and it was hotter here. Hellish hot tonight. Kids
can't sleep. The dog, our Bull Terrier Flashman, isn't even farting, it's
so hot. I'm not into "Iron Chef," so have taken refuge in the eBay
Motorcycles, 1898-1960 section, with a cold Belgian beer. So I took off my
new $7 T-shirt (did I mention it's hot?) but couldn't resist scanning its
logo to see if you can identify the bike, if it exists at all, at all.
Excuse any sweat marks. Is it possibly an Indian? I don't know. Copy in
Temp Photos, (page 2) News from BC if you can't get this one.

PS. I'll recover soon...

Ruari

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Re: NWC: test...

 

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Glad you enjoyed it.
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Dennis
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 1:37 AM
Subject: RE: [W650riders] NWC: test...

…that is so, so old….

From: W650riders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:W650riders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dennis J. Guggemos
Sent: 12 July 2007 01:25
To: W650riders@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [W650riders] NWC: test...

Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with those expensive double pane energy efficient kind. But this week, I got a call from the contractor who installed them last year, complaining, that the work had been completed a whole year ago and I hadn't paid for them.

Boy oh boy, did we go around!! Just because I'm?old doesn't mean that I am automatically stupid.

So, I proceeded to tell him just what his fast talking sales guy had told me last year, namely, that in the one year the windows would pay for themselves.

There was silence on the other end of the line, so I just hung up....and I have not heard back.

Re: What bike is this? Hot Night craziness

 

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Well, it's nice and cool down here on the coast. Go a mile inland though....
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Without my glasses, I'd guess an Ariel square four???
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gene in OR
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----- Original Message -----
Well, gang, it was at least 36C today in old Victoria, our neighbours got back from California and it was hotter here.? Hellish hot tonight.? Kids can't sleep.? The dog, our Bull Terrier Flashman, isn't even farting, it's so hot.? I'm not into "Iron Chef," so have taken refuge in the eBay Motorcycles, 1898-1960 section, with a cold Belgian beer.? So I took off my new $7 T-shirt (did I mention it's hot?) but couldn't resist scanning its logo to see if you can identify the bike, if it exists at all, at all.?? Excuse any sweat marks. Is it possibly an Indian?? I don't know.? Copy in Temp Photos, (page 2) News from BC if you can't get this one.
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PS. I'll recover soon...
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Ruari
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