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I dunno, my butt dyno is pretty finely tuned. Over at the FZ6 forums they say they can tell the difference between 87 and 93 gas so maybe us Yamaha owners have that gift.
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I did not notice any difference from steel on the Bandit, and was a hamfisted fool on the throttle. All I noticed was that the PBI's were much cheaper than the renthals or whatever else so I went with it. Also they had the widest tooth count, which is what matters in the end for things you can feel.
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I changed from alu rockers to steel ones on my Chrysler small block because the alu rockers were bottoming out against the retainers. The steel rockers are much slimmer than the alu ones, so I thought I'd weigh them just for fun. 8 grams. That's how much lighter an alu rocker was on account of it having to be much beefier. I wonder if anyone has ever bothered to check if the alu sprockets actually weigh less.
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I recently put together a SV650 track bike and got it running after sitting for at least a year. It doesn't like to start on choke or without but starts easy if I put my hand over the intake hole on the airbox...wondering what would cause this. Might just be doing this since it sat so long which is what I'm hoping. Need to run a few tanks through it to clean everything out but want to see if anyone has ideas in case this is a sign of a big problem.
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I want to install Tuono stalk mirrors on my Ninja. But there's no screwholes for any mirrors to go into. Are there any adapters that can let me install some T awesomeness? edit: NVM, found them, universal mirror mounts that can take 10mm screws. the walkin dude fucked around with this message at 02:16 on Sep 1, 2012 |
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Sep 1, 2012 02:06
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n8r posted:I do not believe you can feel the difference. Because there's no way in hell that dropping over a kilo from the drivetrain could make a difference is there? Also no one gives you a poo poo what you believe.
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Sep 1, 2012 05:00
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I don't believe what you did dropped anywhere near a kilo of weight.
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Sep 1, 2012 13:57
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No, 'cause you see aluminum sprockets actually weigh negative
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Well my '81 Honda CX500c is coming along . . .very slowly. I was planning to have the front caliper all rebuilt and ready this Labor Day weekend because I had loads of time. I stripped and cleaned the master cylinder and gave it a fresh coat of paint . . . . and long story short the ebay seller sent me the wrong rebuild kit so the master piston wouldn't fit.  Hopefully I can dig out time next week to get my bike road worthy.Any way, question time. I recently reattached my gas valve on my bike and re-tightened all the tubes. Before I did that (and Sea Foamed my tank), the bike was leaking from the valve where the big nut was loose, and the vacuum tube wasn't securely attached. I've since reattached everything, but now my bike is pissing gas from the vacuum tube coming from the back of the bike:  Is this a result of Sea Foaming, is my vacuum tube messed up somehow, or did I just screw the pooch and attach the gas valve incorrectly?
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New rider question. I dropped my bike and broke the left front turn signal. I can't get a replacement part until Tuesday. The rear signal won't flash with the front one smashed up either, so basically I can't signal left. Is it dumb to keep riding like that this weekend? I had a couple scenic rides planned and would hate to squander Seattle sun, but don't want to increase my already high chance of getting in a collision. Should I wait to replace the signal before riding?
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Sep 1, 2012 19:33
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How well can you hand signal? Working indicators on motorcycles, I believe, aren't required in Washington state.
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Sep 1, 2012 19:37
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follow that camel!! posted:Should I wait to replace the signal before riding? You probably "should" wait, but if you don't, use hand signals.
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Hey California riding Goons, I might be moving out there In a few months and have some questions. My bike has straight pipes, a side mounted license plate and taillight, and no blinkers. Can I even get it registered over there or do I have ro completely redo it?
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Boru posted:Is this a result of Sea Foaming, is my vacuum tube messed up somehow, or did I just screw the pooch and attach the gas valve incorrectly? Looks more likely that a float got stuck. Give the carb bowl(s) a couple hits (with something that won't scar it) and see if that stops the leaking.
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Sep 1, 2012 22:34
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follow that camel!! posted:New rider question. I dropped my bike and broke the left front turn signal. I can't get a replacement part until Tuesday. The rear signal won't flash with the front one smashed up either, so basically I can't signal left.
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follow that camel!! posted:New rider question. I dropped my bike and broke the left front turn signal. I can't get a replacement part until Tuesday. The rear signal won't flash with the front one smashed up either, so basically I can't signal left. I was having a problem with my left front signal, too. Same situation - the read one won't burn if the front one is messed up. I rode it for a week like that; just use hand signals and you'll be OK.
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obso posted:Looks more likely that a float got stuck. Give the carb bowl(s) a couple hits (with something that won't scar it) and see if that stops the leaking. Hmm my problem is that its leaking from the vacuum or the air line. On my fuel valve I have the lead out to go to the carbs, vacuum, and air. I think I may have switched the air and vacuum lines when I reinstalled the valve on the tank, but I'm not sure if that would make my bike pee fuel. It's a conundrum. It may be unrelated but my bike also won't start anymore. It cranks once and then just clicks. It may be an unleated electric issue, or maybe I really f'd up the gas line? I hooked up my bike to a trickle charger, and then I'm going to take a closer look at the fuel valve/diaphram to see if I can isolate anything. It's tricky, cause I really only barely know what I'm doing. :iamafag:
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n8r posted:I don't believe what you did dropped anywhere near a kilo of weight. 2ndclasscitizen posted:Also no one gives you a poo poo what you believe.
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Boru posted:Hmm my problem is that its leaking from the vacuum or the air line. On my fuel valve I have the lead out to go to the carbs, vacuum, and air. I think I may have switched the air and vacuum lines when I reinstalled the valve on the tank, but I'm not sure if that would make my bike pee fuel. It's a conundrum. The picture you posted is of the drain tubes from the carb and air box. If fuel is coming out of one of these it is most likely stuck floats. If fuel is coming out of the vacuum fitting on the petcock then the diaphragm is bad. Re: the starting issue. You probably just need to charge your battery.
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Hmm alright. It seems to be dripping from one of the tubes, but I'll have to trace back the tubes to see which one is which. I'll check the fuel valve to see if my diaphragm is bad. I didn't think you could crack open the petcock, although I do have a repair kit, and my buddy insists that I can take off the little bolts easily enough. Yeah and my bike is on the trickle charger now to try and rectify the electric program. I hope it IS the battery, as the stator is apparently IN my engine block.
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Any tips for keeping brake fluid from leaking out of the reservoir when working with it? It seems any time I do any clutch or brake bleeding I immediately have to break out the touch up paint for the reservoir afterwards, regardless of how fast I am with rags. It's not a big deal as they're either plastic or aluminum but it sure would be nice to not worry about it at all.
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Put an old rag around the reservoir and keep it in place with a rubber band while you're working, and use less brake fluid 
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First bike, and I need to clean the air filter! What are some "high flash-point solvents" that are good to clean an air filter with? I'd prefer something that is not super specialized, i.e. I don't want to buy a bottle of "air filter cleaner," but if there's something more generally useful, then that's good. edit: vvvv thanks! I'll use kerosene since it's probably easiest to find. alnilam fucked around with this message at 16:10 on Sep 3, 2012 |
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Kerosene has a high flash point relative to gasoline, and will probably clean your filter pretty well.
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mineral spirits to cut the oil/grease followed by soapy water
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We've always just soaked them in Kero and then squeezed them dry.
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I got my cheque today from insurance, so I'll be out shopping for a new bike over the next couple of weeks. Whatever I get will likely be a little step up from the old Pegaso, and I'd like to do a bit better job of looking after it over winter. Unfortunately, I live in a top floor flat with no access to outside water, so washing the bike is a huge PITA, and really all I want to do is give it a rinse every few days through winter to keep the road salt from eating it. Well I had a minor brainquake today, and thought of one of these type things: http://www.hozelock.com/spraying/sprayers-plus/12l-pressure-sprayer-plus-4712.html  I've never used one before, but it looks like it could do the job, anyone have any experience with one? I'm probably about the 9000000th person to come up with this idea, then again, most bike owners probably have access to a hose and/or don't ride in the winter. Finger Prince fucked around with this message at 20:11 on Sep 3, 2012 |
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Why can't you just go to a car wash or use a friends driveway?
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JP Money posted:Why can't you just go to a car wash or use a friends driveway? It's an alternative to the car wash, plus I'm not sure about the pressure of the jetwash wand, and something like a sprayer would pay for itself in a few months, or a few weeks if I got a cheap one. Also my friends don't have driveways either.
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That might not have enough pressure to really spray off the bike though. I have no idea how much pressure they really build but I always got the impression it was only a gentle mist. You want a little bit of flow (like from a garden hose) to really rinse everything off. The sprayer may just mist water onto the surface and not do so much removal of salt and such without a poo poo ton of time spent.
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You should also take into account the pleasure of pretending you are a Ghostbuster which will lead to more frequent washing and longer service life for your bike. If there's no car wash...in your neighbourhood...how you gonna hose?
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I've used those sprayers for garden work and I'd say it would be able to do what you want but not very well. You'll be able to use it to apply water but you'll have to use a cloth or a brush to get salt/dirt off then rinse with the sprayer. Edit- Pretending to be a ghostbuster is a definite plus.
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hmm... gonna need to get some beige coveralls too...
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Linedance posted:I got my cheque today from insurance, so I'll be out shopping for a new bike over the next couple of weeks. Whatever I get will likely be a little step up from the old Pegaso, and I'd like to do a bit better job of looking after it over winter. Unfortunately, I live in a top floor flat with no access to outside water, so washing the bike is a huge PITA, and really all I want to do is give it a rinse every few days through winter to keep the road salt from eating it. It must get below freezing where you live, right? Do you really want to be misting your bike with water just before you put it away for the night? You'll be riding an ice cube come morning. Unless you keep it in a heated garage or something. If you want to keep salt from eating the metal, the usual trick I've used on my winter bicycles (and other metal things used in the winter, like snow shovels) is to just coat every part that could possibly corrode with WD-40, and reapply liberally at least once a week. It's messy and greasy, but the stuff is specifically designed to Displace Water from wherever you spray it, so it's quite effective.
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It does occasionally, but they tend to salt the roads her any time there's a risk it might drop below 5°C. I usually avoid riding when it's around zero and drizzling though because it isn't much fun and I can take the tube to work when it's poo poo out.
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Linedance posted:It does occasionally, but they tend to salt the roads her any time there's a risk it might drop below 5C. I usually avoid riding when it's around zero and drizzling though because it isn't much fun and I can take the tube to work when it's poo poo out. You're probably better off properly weather-proofing the bike, tbh. If you're in London they don't go mad with the salt - the general year-round grime is going to eat your bike much quicker than the three days a year they bother to salt the roads and like you say it's not exactly riding weather when they do. As dorky as they look stuff like extended mudguards will keep the poo poo off your engine, WD-40 or MucOff bike spray will do a pretty good job of protecting the rest of the metal (and can be used to drive off salty water if you do get caught out). As to general washing, the pressure washers in garages are fine as long as you keep your distance and don't go mad - basically if you feel an increased push-back from the lance when the water his your bike you're too close). Also don't use their detergent or wax, take your own and use the cheapest programme available. That little sprayer thing is probably fine for a weekly rubdown though. (Some of the hand car-wash guys do a specialist bike wash - the ones near me do a really good job but it costs a tenner, and of course you don't get the deep zen-like satisfaction of doing it yourself, as well as the opportunity to check if any bits are about to fall off)
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Linedance posted:It does occasionally, but they tend to salt the roads her any time there's a risk it might drop below 5°C. I usually avoid riding when it's around zero and drizzling though because it isn't much fun and I can take the tube to work when it's poo poo out. Buy something with pre-furred fastners for an appropriate discount, wet with your turgid organ and douse liberally in Scottoiler FS365 on Saturday mornings: http://www.scottoiler.com/uk/Lubes-Cleaners-Protectors/FS-365-Corrosion-Protector-5-Litre-Refill/flypage.tpl.html Wash it in Spring. e: and see http://www.scottoiler.com/uk/products/scottoiler-fs-365.html It's better than WD40 for corrosion proofing and better yet, if you put your pet marmoset in charge of bike cleaning and he liberally douses the brakes, tyres and seat, it washes off easily on initial application. It's also designed to build up so again apply a metric fuckton before they start to salt, then just apply more to the cases until about May. Saga fucked around with this message at 22:04 on Sep 3, 2012 |
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Saga posted:Buy something with pre-furred fastners for an appropriate discount, wet with your turgid organ and douse liberally in Scottoiler FS365 on Saturday mornings: I like this idea. I could even put it in the ghostbusters pack. goddamnedtwisto I'm in London but my commute is almost entirely the M4 to Heathrow which does get salty and is made worse by the road spray of a thousand Addison Lee Ford Galaxies headed to the airport.
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Hey, what's that site that has an incredibly handy list of all the poo poo to keep an eye out for when buying a used bike? Like anything from frame alignment to drilled boltheads from racing to to oil/brake fluid color. I don't know where the poo poo I put my bookmark for it. e: literally right after posting I find it. Here it is: http://www.clarity.net/~adam/buying-bike.html
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Anyone use a wheel roller thingamajig for chain lubing, wheel cleaning, etc. before? Something along the lines of this: http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/motorcycle-wheel-cleaning-stand-98800.html Work well? Worth it? Other suggestions? My 650R doesn't have a center stand and I really ought to clean and lube the chain soon.
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