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hooollllyyyy gently caress! That looks like a good time... Hmm.. wonder what the trade in value of my DRZ is...
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Terminus Est posted:Anybody had a chance to ride Aprilia's new Dorosduro yet? I'd rather have one of the SXV 5.5 -- 549cc water-cooled 77* v-twin with EFI making 65.9 rwhp. Weighs only 270lbs (dry). I wonder what the maintenance requirements are like compared to the other street-legal euro sumos. The "hypermotards" that are more like sporty standards don't count in this comparison. I'm talking the 450-550cc Euros like the Husky 510/610, and the KTMs. One that are a dirtbike based.
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goku chewbacca posted:I'd rather have one of the SXV 5.5 -- 549cc water-cooled 77* v-twin with EFI making 65.9 rwhp. Weighs only 270lbs (dry). Those SXV's have an engine rebuild schedule that is ridiculous, something approaching 30 hours. Oil after every ride, valves every few hours. Screw that. The Husqvarnas and KTMs are better, but they still require too much maintenance to be used on the street. They're race bikes with blinkers. The Husqvarna 610 and KTM 640/690 are different. They're designed for street use with longer service intervals and more oil capacity. The Dorsoduro gets me all hot and bothered by the idea of long travel suspension and a by all accounts beautiful 750cc 90* twin engine. I think urban assault vehicle and weekend hooligan machine.
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Dec 19, 2008 06:53
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Terminus Est posted:The Dorsoduro gets me all hot and bothered by the idea of long travel suspension and a by all accounts beautiful 750cc 90* twin engine. I think urban assault vehicle and weekend hooligan machine. It's a poor man's delirio, and the SV is a poor man's Dorsoduro. I want to punch out the SV to a 750 so badly, and turn it into a lightweight hypermoto type concept.
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Dec 19, 2008 07:23
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How big of a problem is it to leave a bike outside uncovered in rain/snow? My bike already has rust on it, so I'm not overly concerned with cosmetics. Is there anything that could be potentially screwed up by leaving it out in the rain? Maybe rusty brake rotors?
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Dec 19, 2008 18:01
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Go look at the picture I posted in the "putting the bike away is for sissies" thread. That is where and how my bike will sit until springtime, and I've been doing that for 10 years now. I am a bad bike mom, but the CB doesn't mind and other than the seat I've had no problems.
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Dec 19, 2008 18:12
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My DRZ SM is leaking gas. It seems to be coming out around the carb but I can't place any particular spot that it's leaking. I brought it in the house and tapped the bowl a lot thinking it was a stuck float. That stopped the leaking but as soon as I took it outside and started it for a little bit, the gas started leaking again. Any ideas?
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Dec 19, 2008 18:34
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Well, it stopped leaking because you have a vacuum petcock ;-) you likely have a dirty float valve. and or a failed float bowl gasket.
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Dec 19, 2008 19:12
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I want to put barend mirrors on my bike (turning it into a cafe racer with Clubman handlebars), but my grips aren't open at the end. Is it safe to cut off the end, so the handlebar is exposed, allowing the barend mirror to fasten in the opening? I think the barend mount is large enough to keep the grip in place.
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Dec 20, 2008 05:05
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How hard is it to get loans for new bikes these days what with the economy and all? I've been considering buying a new one, and I don't exactly tote around 9,000 dollars off hand. My credit score is in the high 600's (680 last I checked I think) and I make 30,000 a year. Any thoughts?
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Dec 20, 2008 08:10
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FuzzyWuzzyBear posted:I want to put barend mirrors on my bike (turning it into a cafe racer with Clubman handlebars), but my grips aren't open at the end. Is it safe to cut off the end, so the handlebar is exposed, allowing the barend mirror to fasten in the opening? I think the barend mount is large enough to keep the grip in place. Yes, it's fine. Datsun, why buy new? It's a buyer's market for bikes right now used, and you can get some killer deals. Toys like bikes that can be destroyed in even a relatively minor accident shouldn't be financed.
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Is there anywhere better to look online than craigslist? I never find many good deals on there, maybe I just don't look hard enough, but people seem to in general ask way too much for their bikes on those sorts of sites in my opinion.
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Dec 20, 2008 08:47
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Yes, they do. they're expecting someone to bargin.
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What do you guys do to deal with rust in tanks (this is on a moped, tank is integral part of frame and cannot be removed)? Some preliminary reading has pointed to getting some "Evapo-rust" from autozone, but I figured someone here has got to have some more useful information. Thanks
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Dec 20, 2008 15:13
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Nerobro posted:Well, it stopped leaking because you have a vacuum petcock ;-) you likely have a dirty float valve. and or a failed float bowl gasket. I doubt its a dirty float as I cleaned it late in the summer (although the gas in there is a bit old). If it's a failed float bowl gasket how do I fix that?
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Dec 20, 2008 15:54
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Bean_ posted:What do you guys do to deal with rust in tanks (this is on a moped, tank is integral part of frame and cannot be removed)? Some preliminary reading has pointed to getting some "Evapo-rust" from autozone, but I figured someone here has got to have some more useful information. POR-15 has a good kit I've heard good things about. Since its part of the frame its going to be tricky to use it though, as I think you have to slosh it around for best effect. http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=CTRK&dept=12
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8ender posted:POR-15 has a good kit I've heard good things about. Since its part of the frame its going to be tricky to use it though, as I think you have to slosh it around for best effect. Wrap a blanket around the moped, throw it in the back of a truck, do donuts around a dirt parking lot 
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Dec 20, 2008 20:57
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My bike (Honda CB250N) is due for an oil change and I'm having trouble getting the oil drain plug loose. I tried the spanner, tried the breaker bar, but it doesn't budge. Any ideas?
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Dec 20, 2008 22:38
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Spartak posted:My bike (Honda CB250N) is due for an oil change and I'm having trouble getting the oil drain plug loose. I tried the spanner, tried the breaker bar, but it doesn't budge. PB Blaster, or WD40 if you don't have that. It's not reverse thread for some reason, is it?
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Dec 20, 2008 23:35
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cmorrow001 posted:I doubt its a dirty float as I cleaned it late in the summer (although the gas in there is a bit old). If it's a failed float bowl gasket how do I fix that? I did NOT say it was a dirty float. I said dirty float valve. :-) The needle that shuts off the fuel flow likely needs to be cleaned, as well as it's seat. Unless you have downdraft carbs, float bowl gaskets are non-critical, and don't matter if they leak. Unless your float valve isn't shutting off fuel flow. As for the moped tanks, shaking the tank isn't that hard. The whole frame is only 20lbs or so. You do need to strip the frame to do it though. That's another reason to do the electrolytic method. Por-15 bugs me, and should only be used if you have a hole in your tank. Nerobro fucked around with this message at 02:10 on Dec 21, 2008 |
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Does anyone know anything about the Triumph line of cruisers? I'm looking to pick up a medium sized cruiser, but really don't know anything about the reliability or quality of the Triumph ones, nor how expensive parts and such are. I live in NC, in a town that is definately chock full of HDs. We just had a Triumph dealer move in, and no one around here seems to know much about Triumphs other than that 'parts are expensive'. Of course the dealer says they are God's gift to motorcycling, but I was wondering if any of you have any experience with them? I'm specifically thinking of the America, Speedmaster and the new Thunderbird coming out in mid '09. The Rocket is a lil more than I care to deal with at this time.
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Krakkles posted:Wrap a blanket around the moped, throw it in the back of a truck, do donuts around a dirt parking lot I was going to say tip it side to side but that certainly works as well.
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Krakkles posted:PB Blaster, or WD40 if you don't have that. It's not reverse thread for some reason, is it? WD40 does the trick! Mao posted:Does anyone know anything about the Triumph line of cruisers? I'm looking to pick up a medium sized cruiser, but really don't know anything about the reliability or quality of the Triumph ones, nor how expensive parts and such are. The America and Speedmaster use the Bonnie powerplant, and from what I can gather (according to Classic Bike magazine) its pretty drat reliable, though the cam chain may need replacing after 40k miles. Classic Bike also reckon the engine is good for 80k miles plus. Have you given the Bonneville much thought? With a standard I think you get the best of both worlds - comfortable riding position and a good view of the traffic around you.
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Mao posted:Does anyone know anything about the Triumph line of cruisers? I'm looking to pick up a medium sized cruiser, but really don't know anything about the reliability or quality of the Triumph ones, nor how expensive parts and such are. All the modern triumphs tend to be very reliable with the correct care. That's pretty much true of all major bike brands bikes these days, really. Parts may be a little more expensive than usual, but eh, that's the price. I loved my triumph, it was a great bike, i just didn't have a reason to own it any more, so it got sold. The brand tax sucks a bit, but something different is often like that. I'd go for it over a harley in a heartbeat, if that's what I was looking at.
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Nerobro posted:I did NOT say it was a dirty float. I said dirty float valve. :-) The needle that shuts off the fuel flow likely needs to be cleaned, as well as it's seat. Unless you have downdraft carbs, float bowl gaskets are non-critical, and don't matter if they leak. Unless your float valve isn't shutting off fuel flow. So a carb cleaning is in order? Since Its winter, can I put some gas stabilizer in and run it through the bike a while then just disconnect the petcock and let the bike die on its own leaving the carb empty for the winter so I can pull it out when its warm?
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Bean_ posted:What do you guys do to deal with rust in tanks (this is on a moped, tank is integral part of frame and cannot be removed)? Some preliminary reading has pointed to getting some "Evapo-rust" from autozone, but I figured someone here has got to have some more useful information. I tried Evapo-rust on my moped, it didnt work at all. I've heard mixed reviews about the POR-15 rust removal kit. The only way to really get the rust out reliably is with electrolysis: http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/ I've done this on a couple of tanks and its amazing. Completely de-rusted the tanks. And the best part about electrolysis is that it restores the metal by taking metal from the electrode, so the part doesnt thin out, which is especially important on tanks. What kind of moped? I have a Puch Maxi Sport, and the tank is shaped so weir internally that its just about impossible to clean.
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Kinetic TFR. The Evapo-rust worked pretty well, but there's still a bit in there. I'm thinking of just going with an external tank, as it didn't cure all, and it ate away the petcock, anyways. -_- I took my fuel line from the other (now working) TFR and it runs with the choke on, but not with the choke off. While we were cleaning the carb, we saw that the float wasn't level like it should be, so I'm thinking that's the issue. Guess I might be buying a new carb online.
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Phat_Albert posted:I've heard mixed reviews about the POR-15 rust removal kit.
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:is that the same as the tank coating kit? i've never heard mixed reviews about that, they're all positive. i've used it twice. The rust removal kit is separate, but often packaged with the tank coating kit. The coating kit is phenominal, the rust removal kit isnt so great I've heard.
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Phat_Albert posted:The rust removal kit is separate, but often packaged with the tank coating kit. The rust removal works great, at least it did for me. You just have to be very patient and it does take a lot of time and agitation to do the job well. I think from start to finish I spent over a week doing the rust removal and the coating.
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Mao posted:Does anyone know anything about the Triumph line of cruisers? I'm looking to pick up a medium sized cruiser, but really don't know anything about the reliability or quality of the Triumph ones, nor how expensive parts and such are.
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Phat_Albert posted:I tried Evapo-rust on my moped, it didnt work at all. I've heard mixed reviews about the POR-15 rust removal kit. Can you describe the physical set-up you use to do the tanks? I imagine it's pretty awkward doing the interior surface.
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I've seen rebar hung in the filler neck. Seems simple enough. I've even done this fairly recently, and removed the rust from a knife blade. Speaking of which. KDC67's bike needs this done.
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cmorrow001 posted:So a carb cleaning is in order? Since Its winter, can I put some gas stabilizer in and run it through the bike a while then just disconnect the petcock and let the bike die on its own leaving the carb empty for the winter so I can pull it out when its warm? Anyone, is this okay to do?
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cmorrow001 posted:Anyone, is this okay to do? Yup, that's what you want to do.  I'd also crack open the drain screws if they're accessable, but if they're not, no big deal.
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The front brakes have been dragging on my 78 Honda Hawk for awhile now. I tried to put new brake pads on the bike this weekend only to discover I can't get the piston to push back into the caliper which leads me to believe either the caliper needs to be rebuilt or the master cylinder has a blocked bleed port. I'm tempted to rebuild the master cylinder first and see if that fixes it before tackling the caliper. Problem is I can only find rebuild kits for 79-80 Hawk, not the 78. The 79 and up Hawks have a square master cylinder while mine is round, so I'm not sure if a 79 rebuild kit will work. Does anyone have any good links to vintage Honda parts before I flush $40 down the drain? I know that this isn't the only bike that has this master cylinder, so if I can find a compatible rebuild kit I'll be set. greg_graffin fucked around with this message at 18:49 on Dec 22, 2008 |
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mr.belowaverage posted:Can you describe the physical set-up you use to do the tanks? I imagine it's pretty awkward doing the interior surface. I bought some thin metal bar from the hardware store, put the tank in a tupperware filled with water/washing soda. Then I put the bars in the tank so they ran all the way to the back, and bent upwards to come out the filler neck. You have to put tubing or a rubber cap on the end of the bars so they can butt up against the back of the tank without shorting, but it works.
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Phat_Albert posted:I bought some thin metal bar from the hardware store, put the tank in a tupperware filled with water/washing soda. Then I put the bars in the tank so they ran all the way to the back, and bent upwards to come out the filler neck. So, you immersed the entire tank, and the one electrode just juts in through the filler hole?
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mr.belowaverage posted:So, you immersed the entire tank, and the one electrode just juts in through the filler hole? Two electrodes, one going down each side of the tank, both jutting through the filler hole. Electrolysis is basically line-of-sight, so you want the electrode to go from the front to back, and you want one on each side of the frame hump.
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I just registered my newly purchased '91 Nighthawk 750 and was told by the DMV in 2 months it is up for emissions testing. I'm planning on getting a full tune-up done this friday by a mechanic -- but is there anything specific I should enumerate for them to look at to ensure my bike has no problems passing emissions? from what I can tell through riding it and running the engine while doing some work on my driveway, it runs great. Carbs are very clean and I'm not spotting any oil leaks and no tell-tale smoke from the exhaust. Datsun Honeybee fucked around with this message at 17:23 on Dec 23, 2008 |
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