10-20-2009, 11:38 AM | #16 |
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Sandy beach next to Lake Roosevelt
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Also, the first several times you shorten a chain, you might make a mistake with the length. Therefore, it is a very good idea to have a supply of several extra chains. I am very glad I got six of the Tsubaki 428HQR drive chains shipped to me for the same flat shipping rate. I am pleased to know I have a good supply of drive chains in reserve, in case I need a replacement. The Tsubaki 428HQ is an excellent drive chain, and the price you are paying is unbeatable; I encourage you to “stock up†on them! My philosophy is simple: “Buy it cheap, and stack it deep.†Spud
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10-20-2009, 01:26 PM | #20 |
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I'm on the dry side of the state. I am also a SV 650 fan, nice ride.
My HSUN best I can tell basically the same as your bike, would do an easy indicated 95 KPH, so about 60, with a 16/45 combination and very aggressive knobbies. You could commute on that, and save the SV for good days. BTW, I love our ferry system how bikes go to the front of the line, and are first on and first off. Lot's of fun.
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Once I started commuting by motorcycle my original 90 minute one way (which became 135 minutes due to budget cuts) commute became 55 minutes. Screw the cars and busses, motorcycles first!!!!! |
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10-21-2009, 03:05 PM | #22 | |
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10-21-2009, 03:13 PM | #23 |
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When i took links out of my chain for my new sprocket, I first aligned the rear wheel and positioned the axle in the center of the adjustment holes. Then I removed the master link clip and stretched it to appox. tension and counted how many links I needed to remove. I took a dremel and cut out I think like 5 or 6 links, put it on and put the clip back on. Then I adjusted the chain tension. Worked pretty well. I would check the chain tension again after a couple of days. Mine loosened up a bit. Also make sure you put the clip back on in the proper direction. You want the closed end being pulled by the chain, if that makes any sense. (I'm assuming you have a chain with a master link clip, that's how mine is anyway)
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10-22-2009, 11:38 AM | #25 |
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Maybe this spring we Washingtonians should meet up in the Cascades or the Blues for some China Good Times!
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10-22-2009, 01:13 PM | #27 |
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Even better. I'm in Kennewick, so that's close by. I'd suggested Spring for the Cascades, but we desert dwellers can ride year yound with a good jacket and a sense of humor.
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10-22-2009, 01:18 PM | #28 |
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If it was going to be a dirt ride, a couple of goofy Canadians could likely attend.
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10-22-2009, 01:23 PM | #29 |
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Goofy Canadians
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Guys over on ThumperTalk (Old_Man_Time) will no doubt likely organize several Mattawa rides over the winter. They live in George and other nearby locales. I've got lotsa places here in lowland Puget Sound to ride all winter too but Mattawa is a nice break from the swamps/rain/wet tree slaps in the face come January or so. :idea: Hey, anybody 100% postive that the 1979 Honda XR185 rear sprocket fits the Lifan knock-off enduros? Specifically one made by Kazuma? It's a four bolt-pattern but the XR one is a six bolt. :?: |
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