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General Discussion / Re: Still Kicking

« Last post by garbln on Today at 04:10:12 PM »

I'll be 79 in a couple months, and still kick start my 56 Harly KHK, my 73 Triumph 750 Tiger and my 58 Ariel Square 4.  I like to rib the new macho HD pirates by telling them, "Real men kick start their Harley's" then kick mine to life and drive away.  It's amazing how many riders have never kick started a bike in there lives. I also keep all my kick start bikes in good tune otherwise they can be a real pain.

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General Discussion / Re: Static Timing

« Last post by n3303j on Today at 03:54:56 PM »

Why wouldn't that procedure work on a Convert. Isn't the ignition the same as the 850 T3?

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General Discussion / Pressure washer recomendations,gas or electric?

« Last post by bigbikerrick on Today at 03:54:32 PM »

Hello Folks, my old craftsman/ briggs and stratton gas power washer has gotten long in the tooth,and is giving me the blues. Its hard to start if the weather is slightly cold, and seems to always require carburetor fiddling, and a new spark plug anytime I want to use it and its sat for a while, even if I use stabil or seafoam.I think its time for replacement. I never need to use it anywhere there is no electrical power, so I dont really need gas powered. Ive heard alot of the smaller electric ones are pretty weak, so I would either need a new gas one or a fairly powerful electric unit.  What have you folks had good luck with and recommend for cleaning the bikes, and general household use?
Rick.

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General Discussion / Re: Static Timing

« Last post by chuck peterson on Today at 03:50:47 PM »

The actual procedure often proceeds as follows.
Set gaps.
Rotate distributor to set RH cylinder timing.
Move point plate to set LH cylinder.
When plate does not move sufficiently elongate slots with a file.
When LH timing is still off "tweak" point gap to get correct LH timing.

Then you are set until rubbing blocks wear.

From then on I set timing with a light on a running engine by slightly loosening the point securing screw and using a screwdriver in the slot for moving the points base. Then snugging up the point anchor screws.

This way there are no feeler gages fighting with bumps on the points and the timing is correct for each cylinder. Sort of like setting adjustable points with a "dwell tach".

Now that’s an idea I wish I could try out on a Convert…

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General Discussion / Re: Anyone else listening to Allman Bros these days?

« Last post by Rocket Rod on Today at 03:46:16 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M47GmSAlTJM

This song in particular seems to have that Allman Brothers DNA.

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General Discussion / Re: New opinions on preferred mesh summer jacket

« Last post by kingoffleece on Today at 02:32:11 PM »

The IBA, which knows a thing or two about riding in all different conditions, published a detailed report about mesh and temp.  Long story short, anything over 93 degrees F and one will ADD heat to the body when riding while exposed to the airflow (mesh).  P14 above has it correct. 

Having moved to AZ I'm in the process of learning how to deal with 100 degrees plus on a motorcycle.  The learning curve is extremely uncomfortable!
Using LD Comfort stuff right now trying to refine what's needed.

Mesh up to high 80's and then a shell with the LD stuff.  We'll see how it goes.  My friend Moshe Levy, who writes for just about everybody in the States on a freelance basis had a very favorable review a while back in the BMW MOA publication.  He knows his stuff well.

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General Discussion / Re: New opinions on preferred mesh summer jacket

« Last post by Enzo Toma on Today at 02:09:56 PM »

I have a REV'IT! Eclipse jacket that I really like. Now the REV'IT! Eclipse 2 is out. Add a back protector to it and you're set.

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General Discussion / Re: "Squeaky" 2 LS front brake on Loopframe.

« Last post by bigbikerrick on Today at 01:18:56 PM »

Thats a good suggestion on the Wurth sticky grease. Thats what I use on the guzzi splines,and it really stays put. Its almost like a "glue".  Thanks Ron for the illustration, as they say "a picture is worth a thousand words".... I was under the impression that the tubing would only slip over the straight part right before the "hook" end, but it actually has to go over the entire coil spring.  As you noticed, Ron, the  O2 cannula tubing is way too small. I am thinking some vinyl hose, or heat shrink tubing will work.
Thank you, Sir, for pointing that out.
Rick.

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General Discussion / Re: Loopframe sidestand / foorboard question

« Last post by bigbikerrick on Today at 11:07:52 AM »

Thank you Charlie. Thats what I was hoping.  I have been looking for a picture on the internet, and could never find one. Im pretty sure  can rig up something to serve as a stop for the sidestand, knowing that it will work. I need to get a crashbar that I can cut/sleeve and weld up.
It should be a fun project.
Thanks again,
Rick

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General Discussion / Re: Breva V1100 Fuel Pump

« Last post by Kev m on Today at 11:03:56 AM »

The scum is from E-10 fuel gone bad, best to use non ethanol. All I use cept for the Jeep, even then I use a conditioner.

No disrespect meant, but this sounds like a ridiculous level of paranoia to someone who has spent a couple of decades living in states where non-E10 is almost impossible to get so it's all just about everyone uses in everything around here.

The scum is from FUEL gone bad, even the non-E10 will leave deposits if left long enough.

Yeah yeah, I think E10 is probably even worse in storage, but it still takes time.

There's no need for conditioner unless something is going to sit for more than just a few weeks at a time.

I say this because of our cars, our bikes, and our boats...and everyone else's in much of the northeast.