Forum: Battle scooters
Today, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 4
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Tortoise,
The CT battery doesn't have the...
Tortoise,
The CT battery doesn't have the normal battery terminals. I can charge the battery using alligator clips, but wanted to leave attached leads on the bike, so all I have to do is plug the...
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Forum: Battle scooters
Today, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 106
Honda CT 90, 110 battery tender
I have a 1971 CT 90, and a 1981 CT 110 and would like to wire them for a battery tender. Is there a harness already made for the battery, or what is the best way to accomplish this? As you know, the...
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Forum: Airheads
05-16-2013, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 475
Flyfishing from an Airhead
Not quite sure where to post this, but I have an '82 R65 which I will be using for day trips fishing. For those who fish (and don't use a pack rod), did you make a scabbard to carry the rod on the...
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Forum: Airheads
11-18-2012, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 622
Gas Additive?
I'm new to airhead ownership having recently bought a 1982 R65. It is mostly original with the exception of the EM alternator and ignition system. My question is should I be adding a gas additive to...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-07-2012, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 806
Views: 234,201
Viola-tor,
I am thoroughly enjoying this...
Viola-tor,
I am thoroughly enjoying this thread. I stumbled on it, and was hooked with the sight of El Capitan in the Guadelupes. I grew up in El Paso, went to Tech in Lubbock, and have seen the Cap...
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-18-2012, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,596
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-13-2012, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,596
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-31-2012, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,596
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-28-2012, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,596
I live in the western foothills of Maine. In a...
I live in the western foothills of Maine. In a rural area with a lot of secondary roads. I ride for the pleasure of riding, not for the thrill--if that makes any kind of sense. I do quite a bit of...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-28-2012, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,596
Nostalgia
I've been bitten by the nostalgia bug and looking to get an older (70's) bike. I used to have a Norton Commando when in college (in the 70's) and wouldn't mind another. Electric start, though....
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Forum: Beasts
08-01-2012, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 17,434
Views: 4,673,870
Thanks
I'm in Maine, so we're moving into the mid nineties any day now. Do you think that the Scrambler model has been moved entirely to Thailand, or are some made in England and some in Thailand? Or does...
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Forum: Beasts
08-01-2012, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 17,434
Views: 4,673,870
Scrambler info
I've really enjoyed all the pics and riding info regarding the Scrambler. So much so, that I've got a strong hankering for one to satisfy nostalgic needs, with modern reliability. A couple of...
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Forum: Battle scooters
06-28-2012, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,126
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Forum: Battle scooters
06-24-2012, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,208
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Forum: Battle scooters
06-21-2012, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,208
CT 90 Gas tank cleaning question
I have taken off the carburetor and wish to clean the crap out of it and the gas tank. Somewhere was posted using vinegar or Pine Sol. Are there advantages to either? Used straight? Is it...
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-19-2012, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 979
Thanks for the link. Beautiful bike. I'm in...
Thanks for the link. Beautiful bike. I'm in Maine, but am just researching different bikes at this point. May be awhile before I'm actually ready to purchase. Otherwise, this one would have been...
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-19-2012, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 979
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-18-2012, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 979
70's 80's Brit Bikes Books
I'm looking for a book which would depict the weaknesses of vintage Triumphs and Nortons. Sure, I could cull through thousands of posts regarding each and every model, but at some point I would like...
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Forum: Battle scooters
06-12-2011, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 971
Thanks for all the responses. I did pick up a...
Thanks for all the responses. I did pick up a Vespa 300 Super to go along with my wife's LX 150. Certainly look forward to riding together. Any thoughts on windshields--after market, or Vespa's? ...
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Forum: Battle scooters
06-09-2011, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 971
Thanks, guys. Modern Vespa is a great link and...
Thanks, guys. Modern Vespa is a great link and I'll certainly do some research. Fuel pump stuff is good to know. What about the different models of the 300? Is the suspension, brakes, etc. all...
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Forum: Battle scooters
06-09-2011, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 971
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Forum: Battle scooters
06-09-2011, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 971
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Forum: Battle scooters
06-09-2011, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 971
Vespa Question
Anyone have any experience with the Vespa 250 models vs. the 300 models? Advantages, disadvantages. Also, are there differences between the models of the 300--the GTS, Super; or is it just trim. ...
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Forum: Battle scooters
04-22-2011, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,292
What a hoot...Vespa
I bought my wife a Vespa LX 150 because I wanted to introduce her to the joys of riding. She wasn't interested in shifting--didn't want to bother with the shifting required of a motorcycle. What I...
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Forum: Battle scooters
04-10-2011, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 721
CT 110 questions
I'm not sure this is the proper thread for the CT 110, but since I've seen others posted here, I thought that this is the place where I would begin. I have a 1981 CT 110 which I bought new...
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Forum: The Garage
01-18-2011, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 3,924
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Forum: The Garage
01-16-2011, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 3,924
Carbureter vs. Fuel injection
I'm sorry if this has been posted before but my search isn't really showing a comparison of fuel injection vs. carburetion. What I would like is a quick down and dirty comparison of pros and cons of...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-27-2010, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,496
Oilhead GS vs. Airhead GS
As a newbie, I have looked through a lot of the posts, and in the FAQ section. Has someone posted in a relatively concise manner the strengths and weaknesses of the airhead vs. oilhead gs? I'm...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-30-2009, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,001
OK, again, this was only an intellectual...
OK, again, this was only an intellectual exercise, not for a prospective bike purchase. Although not stated, I did have it in my mind that it would be off road oriented with dual purpose bikes. ...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-29-2009, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,001
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-28-2009, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,001
Opinions: Riders and bikes
My question/s concerns rider ability and bike quality. I can understand that an expert rider can get the most out of a quality bike, and that a lesser bike can hold that rider back. Does this hold...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-05-2009, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 964
Ok, thanks, guys. I figured that the skidplate...
Ok, thanks, guys. I figured that the skidplate would be a necessity. I did not figure on a pumper carb--I've been out of the game long enough that I don't know what you are referring to. What are...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-05-2009, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 964
DR 650 Add ons
I realize that there are any number of farkles which can be added to a DR 650. Of these, what would be considered as an absolute necessity? Not just tweaks, but items that you just wouldn't leave...
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Forum: Beasts
08-31-2009, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
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Forum: Beasts
08-30-2009, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
XR650L vs KLR vs DR
Old Turtle,
Thank you very much for your reply--that was exactly the type of info I was looking for. Walt
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Forum: Beasts
08-30-2009, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Comparo: XR650L vs. KLR vs. DR
I am sure this thread has been done ad nauseum, but I would like a general overview of strengths and weaknesses of these machines compared to each other. For example, relative strengths on road...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-21-2009, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 812
Shaft drive vs chain
This may have been addressed before, if so, I apologize and please direct me to the proper thread. I've been out of the motorcycle game for about 35 years now and am looking to get back in. Money...
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