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I don’t know where you live but I’m in W.Melbourne Florida now. There is a place here called Bike Strippers. They work with E-Bay. They take wrecked Bikes & save the good parts. You can get your parts from them & you don’t have to accept them plus best of all , you can barter over the price! Most parts might have pits in the chrome , etc but the price is always right! I have bought things from them. I bought a used sissy bar & pad for a Very good price. My ride is a 2006 Sportster 1200 with a Trike Kit (game leg) & the sissy bar only had a few pits in the chrome that buffed right out. Irish
In many years of riding (15yrs old-72yrs old now)I have learned that it’s not what appeals to others but what you are comfortable with! Irish
P.S. my $.02.There is a website that lists all of the stations that sell ethanol (sp?) free gasoline. I think that it’s Pure-Gas . com but don’t go on my memory on websites. Look it up. I know right in the manual for my bike it states NOT to use more than 10percent ethanol. The website lists the stations by States & even cities. Check it out. It will pay in the long run especially with the Govt pushing a higher content of ethanol. It has been proved that it rots rubber , plastic , etc. It is also corrosic (sp?) to many metals. Irish
1. Put fresh gas in! It makes a HUGE difference! 2. It sounds as if you are running way to lean! 3. If you have a balance tube between the carbs-lose it. Block off the holes & tunethe bike as separate engines for each cylinder & then Syncronise them. Sorry! I used to race & most of this isn’t a simple fix! Anyway that’s my $.02 Irish
I have been to the Triumph Factory School (A in mechanics, A+ in Advanced mechanics) & while triples are good for smoothness , I always figured-Why have a X-tra set of points , carbuerator , coil , etc.-when I can get the same power out of a twin with the same cc’s. Of Course , I was looking at it from a backyard type Dragracing experience & also in the late ’60s/early 70’s. Irish
Your age? I’m 71 & I just bought a new (to me ) bike! If you act like you’re old , you’ll shrivel up & be old! If you do younger things it will help your attitude & health! I’m 71,have Diabetes & a bad leg but I’m not DEAD! Irish
[quote=”Evil-i” post=142794]When it comes to safety, the best protection is the proper attitude and mindset. A level-headed person riding without a helmet is far safer than a drooling lettuce-head with a full-face helmet and armored riding leathers.[/quote]
Agreed!!!! 🙂 IrishI’m not that familiar with Hondas , but all that I can think of is stiffer internal springs. I don’t even know if they are made for Hondas! Sorry, but its just an idea. Irish
I have been riding for many years. I first rode when I was 15 & I’m 71 now. I have had many bad accidents but have never had a chargeable accident. Every one was caused by some jerk in an automobile (car or truck) I was even pronounced dead at a hospital once!
I’ve had people look right at me & pull out anyway. All you can do is drive as defensively as possible But sometimes even that doesn’t help!
I’m in Fla now & the people in autos drive terrible! Irish[quote=”SacTownTuner” post=131273]Without getting too caught up in the details, I prefer draining. My first and foremost reason is that I’m a home mechanic who can’t afford to buy specialty tools to do things I can do by simpler and cheaper means (oil extractor, various impact guns, brake piston compressors). Even though the average oil extractor setup is only about $50-$80, purchases like that build up over time, for me at least.
Secondly, I find that it doesn’t exactly save much time. Granted, it takes a period of time to jack up the car and get under and crack the drain plug versus simply popping a hose through the top of the engine, but it takes warm oil about as much time to drain out as it does to pump the oil out, at least in my experience. In terms of cleanliness, that’s a different story. You’re definitely more prone to spillages and dripping when draining than you are when using a pump.
Finally, I will ultimately favor the dirtier, more hands-on method over the clean and easy way. I think we can all agree that while using a C-clamp and an old brake pad to compress a caliper is more trouble than simply breaking out your piston compressor and screwing it down, you feel a greater sense of fulfillment when you finish. Same goes for oil changes. It’s much more satisfying to crawl under a car and drain your oil with a wrench and a pan than it is to do so with a tank a plastic hose and a bike pump handle, even if it is as basic a job as this.
Now, I’m just a home mechanic. I only work on my own car as well as those of friends and family, so I don’t necessarily find myself looking to save time and mess everywhere I can. Ultimately, I have no problem cleaning up a spill with a towel and kitty litter and letting it sit for a couple days. But for those who work on cars on a professional level and need to be able to get things done quickly and easily, they might prefer using a vacuum, and understandably so. This is just my own opinion as someone who doesn’t have things like a job and a paycheck to worry about when it comes to cars.[/quote]
I agree! Plus it also gives you a chance to look over everything else! (condition of) Irish
P.S. My wife went to one of those oil change places once. I checked after & the oil was low! They don’t allow for the oil in the oil filter.Be careful! The last time that something like this happened to me , I ended up with an Aggravated Assault charge (felony) & now I have a record . I won’t go into a long story but now people know that it’s best to leave my tools & motorcycle alone! It cost me a lot but it was (almost) worth it just to kick his a**. Irish
I have a question. I just moved to W.Melbourne Fla. & thought that I was all done riding. After all I’m 71now. Turns out that my father was correct-Once it gets in your blood , you can be 90 & you still want to ride! I wish that I didn’t get rid of all my old motorcycle gear before moving! I just bought a 2006 Sportster 1200 with a Trike Kit (leg problems) I love it but I was wondering if anyone knows any easy way to clean the chain on a Trike? This is my 1st trike , I have been riding 2 wheeled Bikes since I was 15. Thanks,Irish
Having worked on ,ridden & raced since 59/60, I would suggest that you get a Service & (if possible) an owners manual & you can do MOST things yourself if you know the “specs & quantities”.It’s better then paying a mechanic that might know no more then you. I had
two motorcycle customizing & repair shops in NH, so I know something about the subject. A “good” mechanic is hard to find! Irish
P.S. I’m 71 & retired now & I just want to ride!