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Forum: Member Introductions Today, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By gdb069
My oldest, but not first, was also a Harley...

My oldest, but not first, was also a Harley Servicar (barn find). It had a springer front end so was pre-1957. Also spent a summer trying to get it to run right but gave up and traded for a 500cc...
Forum: Member Introductions Yesterday, 04:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By gdb069
My best used bikes have had few owners, 1 is best...

My best used bikes have had few owners, 1 is best and full service records even if self maintained.

G.
Forum: Member Introductions 06-16-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 308
Posted By gdb069
I have a 750 and 1100 and the 750 is very smooth...

I have a 750 and 1100 and the 750 is very smooth and has adequate power and I find it is probably a nicer ride for a daily driver. $9000 sounds a little expensve. My advice to newer riders is to look...
Forum: General Discussion 06-15-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 692
Posted By gdb069
I don't think there is a common practice and if...

I don't think there is a common practice and if there is, there are likely variations with city/country etc. I have bought and sold many bikes and each transaction is a bit different depending on the...
Forum: General Discussion 06-15-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 245
Posted By gdb069
Don't forget a little leather conditioner for the...

Don't forget a little leather conditioner for the seat.
Forum: General Discussion 06-15-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 533
Posted By gdb069
Torque = Force X Length of lever arm. You can...

Torque = Force X Length of lever arm. You can have the strength of goliath by extending the lever arm ie by doubling the breaker bar length you need half as much strength. Or as GF says: "the older...
Forum: General Discussion 06-15-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 460
Posted By gdb069
In 1971 at a youth hostel I noticed a Bonneville...

In 1971 at a youth hostel I noticed a Bonneville like mine parked with a missing air filter and next morning he was gone and so was my air filter.
Since then I have never had anything taken from...
Forum: General Discussion 06-14-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 260
Posted By gdb069
"Oil Can" First words from the Tin Manto...

"Oil Can"

First words from the Tin Manto Dorothy in Wizard of Oz.

G.

PS The Tin Man's actual name in the books was Nick Chopper.
Forum: General Discussion 06-14-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 198
Posted By gdb069
If its a 1995 VT1100C2 ACE with stock tank you...

If its a 1995 VT1100C2 ACE with stock tank you have 4.17 US gallon tank with .58 US gallon reserve. That means you have 3.49 gals before reserve.

New it got 37 MPG but with Dynojet and V&H and...
Forum: Technical Discussion 06-14-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 163
Posted By gdb069
I agree, you would mostly have to change the air...

I agree, you would mostly have to change the air filter.

G.
Forum: General Discussion 06-13-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 1,166
Posted By gdb069
69 BSA Lightning - new came with toolkit AND Shop...

69 BSA Lightning - new came with toolkit AND Shop Manual
69 Triumph Tiger/Daytona - bought in 82 Has a toolkit
72 Norton Commando Combat - new came with toolkit AND Shop Manual
78 Honda Goldwing -...
Forum: General Discussion 06-11-2013, 03:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 242
Posted By gdb069
Car/Motorcycle show and a sad Vignette

Sunday, after watching Canada's F1 I wandered into a local shopping centre that was hosting a car and motorcycle show to raise money for charity. There were about 100 cars ranging from classic deuce...
Forum: Technical Discussion 06-10-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 470
Posted By gdb069
What I would do is get an itemized list from the...

What I would do is get an itemized list from the dealer and then see if there are other items they were recommending or check ie. brake fluid, coolant etc, If you then decide to also do those things...
Forum: General Discussion 06-10-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 820
Posted By gdb069
I have seen this debate before and maybe there is...

I have seen this debate before and maybe there is just no resolution. My problem is when I list the issues I have had while on the road and list the parts I have brought they don't coincide. My first...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-10-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 169
Posted By gdb069
As in most things, there is probably a trade-off...

As in most things, there is probably a trade-off between quick and easy and short term results; and slower and more difficult and longer term results.

My dad liked classic cars and taught me to...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-10-2013, 04:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 219
Posted By gdb069
I think the WWs look great on my B pattern Black...

I think the WWs look great on my B pattern Black and American Red. I leave blackwall on my green and cream VT750 as the bike has enough white. I use Dunlop K177 and K555 as recommended in my 95...
Forum: General Discussion 06-10-2013, 04:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By gdb069
Not sure what is more painful: watching the guy...

Not sure what is more painful: watching the guy or listening to the airhead commentators.
Forum: Technical Discussion 06-10-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 333
Posted By gdb069
Sounds like you are probably doing all the fluids...

Sounds like you are probably doing all the fluids changes so I won't go over them. I don't usually change electrical or mechanical parts that have not failed since my belief is a new one might be as...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-08-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 295
Posted By gdb069
I have a 69 BSA Lightning - bought it new 69...

I have a
69 BSA Lightning - bought it new
69 Triumph Tiger/Daytona - bought in 82
72 Norton Commando Combat - bought it new
78 Honda Goldwing - bought it new
84 Honda CB400 - bought it in 2002...
Forum: General Discussion 06-08-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 820
Posted By gdb069
Half as much stuff and twice as much money. ...

Half as much stuff and twice as much money.

I don't bring tools anymore. When something breaks, you don't have the part anyway or you really mess up the bike trying a roadside repair. All...
Forum: General Discussion 06-08-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,672
Posted By gdb069
I have been dragging a 1969 BSA Lightning around...

I have been dragging a 1969 BSA Lightning around for 44 years, 3 countries, 10 cities so that must qualify as some kind dream (or nightmare). Not sure what Freud would make of it.
Forum: Technical Discussion 06-05-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 435
Posted By gdb069
WHoa ... No Loctite and NO anti seize. Especially...

WHoa ... No Loctite and NO anti seize. Especially if NGK (but applies to most plugs manufactured this decade).

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/tb-0630111antisieze.pdf

G.
Forum: Member Introductions 06-05-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 328
Posted By gdb069
I have had the V&H cruisers (think they were...

I have had the V&H cruisers (think they were called classics) on a VT1100C2 since new in 95 so that's 17 years and they still look great so I am impressed with their longevity. Have a friend with...
Forum: Technical Discussion 06-05-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 291
Posted By gdb069
I would fix the exhaust leak and then if still a...

I would fix the exhaust leak and then if still a problem do a compression test. If the engine is runs well enough to ride I would check oil levels and coolant levels every 50 miles.

G.
Forum: Technical Discussion 06-05-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 178
Posted By gdb069
There are lots of buzzing front brake posts...

There are lots of buzzing front brake posts usually just after change to EBC. The stock Honda pads are quiet. The EBCs sound zzzhzzzzhzzzh. A search on buzzing will find a lot of posts.
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