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I posted a thread a couple of months ago about an old Bridgestone bike in my grandparent's barn. The bike is covered in surface rust from being in an uninsulated barn for 20 some years. What's the best way of combating this? Also, how do I go about restoring the wire spoked wheels?
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Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of a centerstand versus a side stand on a bike? My Bonneville has a side stand which works well for me, but it makes oiling the chain a pain. Are they an either or proposition? Is it harder to use a center stand over a side stand?
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Oct 20, 2008 19:13
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A basic question on how much RPM to have before shifting. When I ride my Bonneville, I usually just shift about half way through the rev-range, mostly going by ear. If I'm accelerating quickly, should I let the revs be higher before upshifting? When is it appropriate(if ever) to redline the engine? I mainly ride for the enjoymnent of riding, not for the speed or to race anyone. Thanks!
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Mar 27, 2009 21:02
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What can people tell me about windscreens? I've been told they make long distance riding a lot more comfortable. The options I've got from Triumph for my Bonneville are the following:  Click here for the full 784x218 image. Also, what's a good size recommendation for saddle bag capacity?
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May 16, 2009 02:01
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Wasn't sure if this should go here or under the riding gear thread. How many people have extra gear for passengers? If someone wants a ride, do you have extra helmets or jackets for them? What is the minimum gear you require for a passenger? Also, if I give someone a ride, am I liable it they are injured in an accident and I don't make them where a helmet?
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Jul 21, 2009 17:31
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I'm not suggesting carrying an extra set of gear everywhere, just wondering how many riders have such at their home? I'd wager not many, as most people where I'm from don't even bother with a helmet.
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Jul 21, 2009 17:47
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Russian Bear posted:The other consideration you have to make is that if you buy a duc, hot women in skimpy swim suits will come out of nowhere to wash your bike when you park it. Case in point! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxClVMDbD50&feature=related
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Dec 19, 2010 22:05
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wilkenm posted:Because that's what I'm used to? I honestly thought all bikes modern bikes with and LCD instrument cluster would have a fuel gauge, but that's clearly wrong. If you know your MPG it's easy to gauge when you need gas. Just reset the trip odometer when you refuel and you'll know how many miles you've gone and when to get gas.
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Feb 28, 2011 23:33
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So, I returned from overseas and picked up my new Spirit at my buddy's place. It's a pretty nice bike, looks great, but it's a lot different than the Bonneville I had been riding. My main concern is how rough the Spirit runs, it coughs at idle and and just off idle, and between idle and around 2000rpm just kicks and sputters as I go down the road, usually around 20-30 mph. Is this just the normal condition of the bike? I was hoping it would be a bit smoother as it always feels like its about to stall when I take off from a stoplight. I took it to my local mechanic, he said the lining in the fuel tank is peeling, so that may be clogging the fuel filter. Any ideas? http://i.imgur.com/1gwzK.jpg
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May 25, 2011 06:19
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A question. I was putting rear-set controls on my Bonnie, and in doing so removed the side cover for the front sprocket. I was surprised by the amount of grease and grit that had built up in there. Would it be a good idea to periodically remove this cover and clean out what's behind it? 
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Jun 10, 2011 22:17
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niethan posted:You are talking about a bunch of idiot criminals. I wouldn't expect any better reason than "harleys are badass, why would i ride a jap bike what am i some kind of human being?" I think the Demon Dogs MC from Seattle rides sport bikes. Their President hosed Gianna Michaels and Delilah Strong in a porno once.
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Jun 17, 2011 15:40
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My Bonneville has developed a starting problem. In neutral, with the run switch on, battery charged, the starter just makes this clicking noise when I press the starter button. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwc4Shq7BcE I found if I try to bump start it in 2nd, it loosens things up and I can engage the starter, but it turns over slowly and won't start easily, and the problem seems to be getting worse. Any ideas? Armyman25 fucked around with this message at 18:38 on Jul 6, 2011 |
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Jul 6, 2011 18:10
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Skier posted:Your battery is dead. I meant 2nd, sloppy writing on my part. I think my battery may be just going bad then, I've charged it over night to have the same effect. I'll put a charger on it and try it again.
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Jul 6, 2011 18:39
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Permabanned idiot posted:Definitely not. His starter is. Shoot. I charged my battery up and took it to Advance Auto parts store to get it tested, they said it was a bad battery, and I've got the replacement ready for installation tomorrow. Well, we shall see if that fixes the problem, otherwise it's time to see how much a starter will set me back. In other news, I finally got my Indian in the shop, they said that the last shop had the timing advanced as far as it would go and the carb was extremely mal-adjusted. Hopefully these guys know what they're doing and all I need is some adjustment. Will post an update tomorrow!
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Jul 7, 2011 04:38
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Skier posted:What's the word on the Triumph? Tossed a new battery in this morning, fired right up. Hopefully that's all the problem was, I'll see if it starts again tomorrow. Definitely a different ride than the indian, much more nimble. Armyman25 fucked around with this message at 17:29 on Jul 11, 2011 |
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Jul 11, 2011 03:33
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I'm going to upgrade the fork springs and rear shocks on my 08 Bonnie. I'm thinking either Ikon or Hagon parts. Should I maintain the stock ride height or lower it about an inch? Will it make much of a difference handling wise?
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Aug 1, 2011 06:18
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So, leaving the front forks the stock height and raising the rear would make for better handling?
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Aug 1, 2011 13:42
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Thanks for the great write up! The article you linked to helped out a lot. I'm going to order Hagon shocks and springs from Bellacorse, and some Norman Hyde "m" bars and see how it all works. I like the bike, but I'd like it to just be better at what it does. I've got the Norman Hyde rear set foot controls on it, and that already makes it feel a lot sportier. And I added the Triumph off road silencers, so it sounds a little meaner. Not loud, but better than the stock sewing machine. An air box removal kit is next on the list after getting the suspension and handlebars worked out. I'm probably not going to do much else to it after that, other than enjoy the ride.
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Aug 1, 2011 16:11
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I've purchased some Hagon fork progressive fork springs for my 08 Bonneville. Reading through the instructions, it says I must drain and replace the fork oil, which means I will have to remove the forks from the bike as they do not have drain plugs. Is there any reason I can't just remove the caps from the top of the forks, remove the old springs and put the new ones in and replace the caps? Why does the oil need to be replaced?
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Aug 16, 2011 04:39
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Bixington posted:Dirt and water make it into there over time. That oil also goes through a lot more brutality/heat than you would think, so chemical breakdown is also an issue. I've had it for 3 years, but it's only really been ridden for about 6 months of that time. Would it work to just siphon out the old oil? I'm thinking that it hasn't had enough miles on the current oil to worry about contamination.
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Aug 16, 2011 06:59
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Ok, put the new shocks, springs, Norman Hyde "M" bars, and bar end mirrors on the Bonnie. Will report after the test ride if I don't have a catastrophic failure. http://imgur.com/a/lTe0B
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Aug 17, 2011 01:17
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Armyman25 posted:Ok, put the new shocks, springs, Norman Hyde "M" bars, and bar end mirrors on the Bonnie. Will report after the test ride if I don't have a catastrophic failure. The new springs and shocks improved the bike immensely. It corners more confidently, and doesn't squat as much when I accelerate, meaning the power feels like it's getting to the ground better. It also doesn't dive as much when I brake. I'm not completely sold on the Norman Hyde "M" bars. They are much lower and forward than the stock bars, and this provides a much more aggressive riding position, especially combined with the rear set controls. That said, I'm forced to put a lot more of my weight on my arms and feel a lot of strain in my lower back as well. I can definitely see why these types of bikes have tank pads, I really felt like gripping the tank with my legs. Changing the handlebars was a lot easier than I thought, didn't have to readjust anything, though it took a bit of positioning for the throttle to operate smoothly. I think I may put the stock bars back in place and keep the rest of the mods.
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Aug 17, 2011 06:35
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So, what is a good way to keep the throttle steady on a bumpy road?
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Sep 18, 2011 20:16
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Anyone else have a problem with small bugs getting through the mouth vent at speed? I've got a Shoei helmet, and if I leave the mouth vent open and ride through the countryside I invariably get bugs inside the helmet. Very distracting to have a gnat fly into your eyes at 60mph.
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Feb 23, 2012 07:01
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Dsparil posted:QUESTION: Why do Harley engines shake so much and is there a way to stop it? It's not a bug, it's a feature.
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Mar 15, 2012 03:29
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henne posted:What do you do with the dead gas from flushing a tank? Dig a hole and dump it. Or, see if there is a HAZMAT drop off in your area.
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Apr 2, 2012 03:32
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This is a really basic question that I never considered. If your bike breaks down someplace, do you call a tow truck to take it home for you?
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Apr 11, 2012 14:06
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orthod0ks posted:Also, my left grip came loose while I was putting on the grip puppy. I didn't notice until I put the guards back on. I was thinking of using some hairspray at either end of the grip to glue it back down. Good idea/bad idea? Something better I should use? That's what I did on my Bonneville. Seems to work ok.
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May 14, 2012 22:38
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Sir Cornelius posted:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFkgJcmQNtY Why are they speaking German in Hitler's accent? Also, what are they saying?
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May 20, 2012 06:13
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In countries that restrict you to a 200cc bike for the first 2 years of you license or whatever, how does that work? How does the government know that you're riding a smaller bike for the first couple years of your bike?
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Jun 9, 2012 06:52
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Sagebrush posted:You can't get a larger bike registered or insured in your name while you have the limited license, and if you're caught riding someone else's big bike, you're hosed. Maybe they are too, depending on the local laws. I brought up the concept in a conversation at work and got a response about how it's government overreach to tell you what kind of bike you can buy/ride. This was right after we talked about how a 20 year old kid back from his first deployment buying a liter bike was a lethal combination.
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Jun 9, 2012 16:06
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Went to ride my Indian yesterday, pressed the starter button, it turned over a couple of times so I released the button to let the starter rest a minute. Tried it again and now all it does is produce a single "click," the headlight dims, and that's it. I've charged the battery, cycle the key and the kill switch, and made sure the bike is in neutral. Any ideas? Is my starter toast? Really made me wish I had a kick start.
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Aug 5, 2012 15:20
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Frankston posted:I've had that problem a few times, turned out to be stuck brushes in the starter motor. I gave the starter motor a good whack with a hammer and it did the trick, albeit only temporarily and I ended up having to take it to the dealers to get it sorted. I tried bump-starting it to see if it was stuck, but I can't get very much speed going in the garage, and the driveway is too steep to get to the bottom and push it back up without help. I did let the bike sit over night, then tried it again. First push of the starter button met with a click, then it turned over and started with the second press. I'm going to have to ride it a bit, bring it home, and see if it will reliably restart before I shot it off anywhere else.
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Aug 6, 2012 06:53
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Bloody Queef posted:If you left out step 1 it would be "how to own a ducati.txt" I hear if you park your Ducati near a hose, this spontaneously happens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTAkGe-7ito
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Aug 19, 2012 02:54
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Would it be in bad taste to ride my Indian on the Trail of Tears remembrance ride? http://www.trailoftears-remembrance.org/ http://bcove.me/u5ziza9a 
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May 10, 2013 07:00
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When two people are riding a bike, should the lighter of the two be the pillion?
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Nov 29, 2013 18:35
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nsaP posted:Girlfriend trying to make you ride on the back? Hey, fat girlfriend joke, how unexpected.
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Nov 29, 2013 19:14
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nsaP posted:Stupid question, stupid joke? I was asking about balance, is that a stupid question?
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Nov 29, 2013 19:29
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:Balance doesn't matter, the driver should be up front always, hth No kidding, that wasn't my question.
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Safety Dance posted:Don't get butthurt, it was funny. I'm not, I was expecting the joke, it's the obvious thing, that or a gay joke. Thanks for the good info!
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