Re: Henderson
That model of the Henderson was the first patrol vehicle the Ontario Provincial Police used, with in-line four cyl. engines. Surprisingly, it took them almost ten years to add cars to the fleet. I
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Ray Ford
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#128474
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Sell my W-650
This time I am serious about selling my W. It is a 2001 Green & Cream, the only color. With 2600 miles on it, like new... Central Coast of California... Still Cal legal. Extras include , matching
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jim_seagle <jim_seagle@...>
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Re: throttle sensor adjustment
It's a special tool, I think best would be to ask a Kawasaki Dealer or mechanic and the standard he is not 100% sure about it either. I would call up a Kawasaki mechanic and ask for advice on the
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Anita Reid <anita_reid@...>
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#128473
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Re: Henderson
As a point of drivel info---the Indian was popular with cops because the left throttle allowed them to fire their guns right-handed. The rocker clutch was also on the left as on Hardley.which had a
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Keith Williams <kwilliams1936@...>
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#128472
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Re: Henderson
CAROLE Nash, the lady who owns the big UK bike insurance broker owns a fire truck red one like that.. Larry Botheras Essex UK W650 Wrench 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge 1977 KH400 1978 CD175 1994 Ural Solo
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Larry Botheras <larry.botheras@...>
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#128471
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Re: NWC: another biker book
I saw this and just had to post it. Motorcycling Through Menopause http://search.barnesandnoble.com/used/product.asp?z=y&EAN=2696330349797&Itm=5
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Dennis Guggemos
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#128470
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NWC: The Art of the Motorcycle book
Cruising around Barnes $ Noble booksellers on line, I ran across used copies in good condition of The Art of the Motorcycle, from the Guggenheim display for only $19.50. If you collect bike books, or
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Dennis Guggemos
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Re: W650 Leather Custom Seat
Hey John! I'm thinking you might get more interested folks if you posted a picture. Right now we don't know if it's shaped exactly the same as the stock one, but in leather, or if it's a
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Captain Jake
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#128468
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W650 Leather Custom Seat
Hello, Do u know anyone that needs or wants a new barley used custom seat for a w650? $900 was paid for it and it only costs about $100 to refit it. I'm asking $200 Thanks, -John 2065959753
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John
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#128467
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Re: NWC..Was Its the War NWC
Hey Roy! It's http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/wpeopleuncut You may talk all funny and such, but you're very welcome there! Jake Original Message: ----------------- From: Roy Easthill
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Captain Jake
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#128466
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Re: NWC..Was Its the War NWC
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Laura <laurauk.rider@...>
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#128465
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NWC..Was Its the War NWC
BlankI've lost the new 'Its the War' group E-mail address. I don't join in much but like to see what others are discussing. Can someone remind me please? Or am I not worthy... Roy.
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Roy Easthill <roy@...>
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Re: Henderson
To operate the hand shift.. You start the bike by kicking it through, control grip opposite the throttle, operated in a similer way as the throttle..retard to start, then advance as you pick up
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James Franklin
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Re: Henderson
The hand operated advance/retard lever was common on Brit bikes before the development of the spring loaded auto-advance mechanism. You set it retarded for starting, minimising kick-backs and ensuring
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Jon Haddock
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
Sounds great. I've always had a soft spot for the '70's Cafe Racer. got any pictures? Jon
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Jon Haddock
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Re: Henderson
Thanks, Keith, do you mean you actually had to keep the pressure on while riding down the road? Ruari wrote: correctly suicide clutch was. It was where the over-center spring was removed from the heel
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Ruari McLennan <r.mclennan@...>
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#128458
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Re: Henderson
Thanks for the primer, James. How did the hand shift work, exactly? Twist shifting? And on another unrelated topic, I vaguely recall my Dad telling me some bikes had a hand operated timing advance
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Ruari McLennan <r.mclennan@...>
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#128457
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Re: Henderson
Note: forwarded message attached.
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Keith Williams <kwilliams1936@...>
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Re: Henderson
Most of the early motorcycles had them, at least early American motorcycles..my book on American motorcycles features over 100 makes..I left it at my brothers house where I cannot look at it right
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James Franklin
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Re: throttle sensor adjustment
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
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Ruari McLennan <r.mclennan@...>
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#128454
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