I've been retired for 8 (I went out early)years now. I've done more miles in the last six years, than the previous forty combined. May you have a happy and long retirement!

If you didn't have an appointment to have the work done, you'll be squeezed in"when they get around tuit".

That is awesome! Nice work.

That's what the factory did with the Valkyrie.

The reason I went for the Austone was the fact that although it was a radial, it has stiff sidewalls and carries a superior load rating. Most people I know of, that run the Austone, run around 48# pressure. On your tire, too low a pressure will cause it too "cave or belly in" in the middle slightly,...

If anyone gets to or near Alabama, the Barber Motorcycle Museum is a must see. Plan on staying most of the day, if you like motorcycles and scooters, and well worth the effort to get there.

Mount those blades on the bottom and they could cut grass to help cut the cost!

Not to be a total jerk, but you really should do your research BEFORE buying stuff!

That's a bummer and I feel for you. I know it doesn't help much, but at least it was only stuff, and stuff can be replaced. Hopefully your insurance will help to recoup most of your losses.

I posted similarly when I did the timing belts on my '93. It doesn't take any special tools or talents-if you can read and follow directions as posted on this site- anyone can do it, and in less than a few hours.

Knowing how well graphite works, I have always used it on my bike chains, cables, and anything else that needed an occasional lube. It's available as a spray, a paste, liquid, even a sort of tape. It can be messy, in any form, if you're not careful.

It's way too soon. There's still plenty of good riding days left.Even if you're not a 'rounder(year round rider) like I am.

Here's where I get mine. Great service and good pricing:https://tirebalancebeads.com/buy-beads?olsPage=products

Do a search on the site. You'll find there are a number of different ways to brace the shifter rod, even for the non machinists. Most are extremely low cost alternatives to buying one. Before tackling any of your "winter projects", read through the "how to" section on this site. They are the best on...

Thanks to all of you "tinkerers" for finding more than one way to a solution. Myself, I'm a function over form kind of guy(frugal), and appreciated the different ways of addressing this issue.

I can't believe no one has scoffed these up yet. Better than half price! If they would have fit on my 1500, I'd have been on these like flies on stink! I'll give these a bump for a great deal...

I've been curious as how you were liking the Austone. Your experience and thoughts mirror my own. I switched my front tire to a radial when I added the Austone to the rear. Although the Austone works very well with a bias tire, the handling really comes alive when it is matched with a radial front. ...

After a few years and 35,000 miles, my Austone was finally getting close to the wear bars. Because I'm contemplating selling my GW, I figured I'd go back to a MC tire. What a world of difference-and not in a good way! I saw others here post about how they like their Shinko tires, so I thought what t...

hap2 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:02 am

Will the dryer sheet remain potent?

Two or three balled up together and stuck in the end of the exhaust will last for the winter

A dryer sheet stuffed in the end of the muffler will do the same...and it doesn't smell as bad.

It's shaping up nicely!

The issue with synthetic oil causing leaks has been a non-issue for years. If it's not leaking too badly, just keep cleaning it off and keep an eye on the oil level, until you can change the seals. My money would be that they're worn and no amount of leak sealer of any kind would fix it. Just slap a...

Besides being the most informative site on the web, I appreciate the personal touch of our Admin. If you experience an issue, he's available and willing to take the time to look into it.

DaveO430 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 01, 2018 5:58 am

Did anyone notice this thread is going on 10 years old?

I saw this post and almost choked laughing!

I'm surprised no one suggested changing -or at least checking-your fuel filter. Eliminate one thing at a time. Gas cap, fuel filter,Fuel itself, fuel pump pressure. If all are good, move to the next item. Timing, spark, etc. If all is good there, it's time to tear into it a little further and check ...