Forum: Other Brands
06-03-2015, 11:50 AM
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Thanks. Cliff's bike has a pretty cool story...
Thanks. Cliff's bike has a pretty cool story too. It's a 1993 Yamaha Virago 535... well, it used to be. This was his first bike, passed down to him by his father. It was completely stock when he...
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Forum: Other Brands
06-01-2015, 02:04 AM
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I think that it also bears mentioning that the...
I think that it also bears mentioning that the guys over at the Sportster forum said I should go buy a lottery ticket, because when transmissions fail in this way it almost universally results in...
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Forum: Other Brands
06-01-2015, 01:56 AM
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Forum: Other Brands
06-01-2015, 01:08 AM
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Forum: Other Brands
05-31-2015, 10:15 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-31-2015, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,001
Grabbed my meter
Resting battery voltage =...
Grabbed my meter
Resting battery voltage = 12.51
Start bike = 12.24
Rev engine to ~3000rpm = 12.27
Turn lights off(engine running) = 12.31
Turn lights back on =12.24
Turn lights and engine...
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Forum: Other Brands
05-31-2015, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 21
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It's an Ironhead, the engine and trans share a...
It's an Ironhead, the engine and trans share a case. Extremely similar to the shovelhead motor except for theddisplacement, shared case, and it has parralel push rods vs the shovel's V configuration....
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Forum: Other Brands
05-31-2015, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 21
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Bad news in sporty land. The transmission is...
Bad news in sporty land. The transmission is toast. I have lots of pics and back story yet to post here, but every time I think about it, something pops up, lol. I sat down to make the promised...
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Forum: Other Brands
05-31-2015, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 21
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I too, resorted to a sawzall on my rear tire
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I too, resorted to a sawzall on my rear tire
The Fat Bob tanks have grown on me, and like the extra fuel capacity, it's nice to have 5 gallons :)
I have considered a springer front end, but I...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-31-2015, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-31-2015, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,001
Thanks for the kind words. I walk the fine line...
Thanks for the kind words. I walk the fine line between optimism and realism every day, but I learned a long time ago that pessimism never pays. In the immortal words of miss Kimberly "Sweet Brown"...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-27-2015, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,001
Interesting development.
While riding...
Interesting development.
While riding around with the kids in the street this afternoon, I noticed that the neutral indicator light was so dim I could barely see it in the daylight, it is usually...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-26-2015, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,001
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-21-2015, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 49
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-21-2015, 09:28 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-21-2015, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,001
Yes, that plug was pulled after a 5 mile ride. ...
Yes, that plug was pulled after a 5 mile ride. I'm no stranger to reading plugs, and I think it looks quite healthy. I agree with your thoughts on choking it when cold, thing is, it doesn't matter...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-21-2015, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,001
Excellent information! I will pick up the jets...
Excellent information! I will pick up the jets this week if I can find them in town. Do you think going to a 0.035 or 0.040 slow jet will allow it to start easier without being choked? Or is that...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-20-2015, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 49
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-20-2015, 05:35 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-14-2015, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,001
Ah! I stand corrected. Thanks for the info. I...
Ah! I stand corrected. Thanks for the info. I can't recall where I got that (mis)information, but I'm always thankful for correct information. That's one of the things I love most about this forum
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-14-2015, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,001
Thanks Spud, I was hoping it would be that...
Thanks Spud, I was hoping it would be that simple, I'll pick one up.
Rip, yes its a Zongshen ZS169FML ohc hoindoid 200(223)
The app in the screenshot is Google's "My Tracks"
I'll give the...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-13-2015, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 49
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Finally got back over to the powersport shop...
Finally got back over to the powersport shop today and got some jets. The shop I went to mainly sells quads, jet ski's, and Polaris side by sides. They said they don't normally stock jets and parts...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-12-2015, 04:08 PM
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mikuni jet type
There are 3 or 4 types of pilot jets for mikuni carbs(short, tall, round etc...). Can anyone tell me quickly which type I need for the 30mm? I will not be able to make it home, pull the carb to...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
04-20-2015, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,001
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Forum: Other Brands
04-18-2015, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,742
My 1980 HD Sportster
Last June I was able to help out a friend who needed to put some cash together quickly. He sold me his 1980 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000 XLH for a song. The bike had been stripped down and...
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