I've used Bosch Rubber Grease RG4 to keep the rubber alive in car brakes, with great success. Makes slipping on tight seals, rubber hoses, etc. a...
I'll have to rack up more miles next summer and start keeping a log of the fillups. Didn't bother to do so yet, since a carb rebuild might be...
Wish I could ride! Temperature has been aroud tolerable digits for a while now... Riding on the storm
Simple 90's/2k electronics are usually relatively easy to fool with a few resistors and diodes in the right spot, mimicking the whaddaya had where...
Hmm, I get a lot more wind noise when I tuck behind the wind deflector. So for me height is an advantage. (I'm only 179cm, or ~5'10"). When I'm...
Welcome to the forum! And congratulations on a great choice! Hopefully you get fun and safe trips out of it. Riding on the storm
Would be nice to know. My ignition switch is worn out. Apparently a cheap(ish) replacement is available, but that would naturally come with a...
Good thing you got your @$$ covered by insurance. Those shiny wheels look nice! Riding on the storm
Well, R157 apparently is "just" a plain single coat of glossy paint that doesn't need laquer on top. R158 is the three layer "nightmare to...
Well, there is the option of riding it in the winter also :grin: I would most likely do so, if I was not stuck at work 24/7. Mine looks almost...
Nice nice! is this vtec + belt driven cams or plain efi with gear driven cams? Riding on the storm
What color code is stated under your seat? Mine looks like a two tone, or something, with clearcoat. Not plain glossy red.. Or then it's only...
Wtf, didn't I come up with this idea before? Build/buy a battery box for 3x4 18650 lithium batteries. Order a bunch of high discharge batteries...
Thanks! Looks like I have a christmas present wish made for me :) I assume they don't require 'remineralization' like old Lead Acid batteries...
That Shorai looks it is 7Ah (18Ah Pb equivalent). Not in sale near here tho. Biggest Ah rated lithium batteries I've managed to find, that fit...
Sure is going to be one clean machine once you're done with her! [emoji106] Just wish I had some time to work on mine. Really having a bad case...
Duh! I guess that ethanol is a great way to make old carbs rot. Up here we can only get non ethanol gas in 5-10litre canisters from hardware...
Not to pee into your cereals, but I've found out (the hard way), that WD40 and the likes promote lock wear and/or dirt buildup in locks. Also...
Hi! And congratulations on picking up a great bike! Riding on the storm
Argh! Is there any way to prevent these from going bad, or slow down the process? Are we all looking at a 800cc efi swap sooner or later? Riding...
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