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Forum: Orange Crush Yesterday, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 178
Posted By Kikemon
Thanks for the advice Jon.

Thanks for the advice Jon.
Forum: Orange Crush Yesterday, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 178
Posted By Kikemon
Scorpion A/T (MT90). 18" and 21"

Scorpion A/T (MT90). 18" and 21"
Forum: Orange Crush Yesterday, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 178
Posted By Kikemon
Tire ?

Not sure if this belongs here or not, but it involves a 950 Adv, so here goes. I just bought a '04 and it came with a set of unmounted tires (Scorpions) that are from 2009 but are still in their...
Forum: Road warriors 05-04-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 119,759
Posted By Kikemon
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j228/ChrisInNC/c...

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j228/ChrisInNC/cleanduc1_zps9aeaa793.jpg[/QUOTE]

I had an FE and put open Arrow exhausts and 41mm flat slides and it was a fantastic bike to ride. But, it was so...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-25-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,267
Posted By Kikemon
I had the Scott electronic (pump) oiler - "e...

I had the Scott electronic (pump) oiler - "e system" or some such after going through two of the gravity fed types. I never could get any of them to work too well. The gravity fed ones seemed to...
Forum: Face plant 04-24-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,686
Posted By Kikemon
That's a really nice repair job!

That's a really nice repair job!
Forum: Road warriors 03-05-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3,608
Views: 543,314
Posted By Kikemon
Try an older Blade (2004-2007). They are much...

Try an older Blade (2004-2007). They are much more comfortable than the 2008+s. VEry reasonable sitting position (for a supersport).
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-02-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21,098
Views: 4,531,052
Posted By Kikemon
I have never seen a HD with two air filters...

I have never seen a HD with two air filters before. Anybody know what is going on? Is that because of the NOS?
Forum: Airheads 01-08-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 706
Posted By Kikemon
Thanks guys. That makes perfect sense.

Thanks guys. That makes perfect sense.
Forum: Airheads 01-08-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 706
Posted By Kikemon
Generator light flickers at idle

I just sold an '89 R100GS to an inmate who reported to me that he noticed a flickering generator light on the bike at idle. This is nothing new to me, the bike has been doing it since I owned it. I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-06-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 950
Posted By Kikemon
I just started looking at air bag jackets and...

I just started looking at air bag jackets and haven't found too many out there. Air Hit is the only one I have come across available in the US. Spidi has something promising but I have only ever...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-05-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 150,019
Posted By Kikemon
Reminds me of my favorite (OK, not Killboy...) ...

Reminds me of my favorite (OK, not Killboy...)
http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv113/Kikemon_photos/KaqKM_zps9d18d3a8.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 12-26-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3,608
Views: 543,314
Posted By Kikemon
http://honda400four.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/cb...

http://honda400four.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/cb400f-1976-yellow.jpg[/QUOTE]
I have to quote this once more... I have one exactly like this bike now and I love it. This is my third CB400F that I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-21-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,855
Posted By Kikemon
Here's a simple way to think about COG and bikes....

Here's a simple way to think about COG and bikes. Print a photograph (on heavy photo paper) of a rider on a bike taken from the side and cut it out with scissors following the contours of the...
Forum: Road warriors 12-18-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 72,711
Posted By Kikemon
MV Agusta F4 750

Wonderful engine - liked to rev and sounded great. Ran like a CBR with a frog in its throat. Nice angry gravelly rasp to it. Handled great. Not the fastest bike around, but plenty fast enough for me....
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-18-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 21,098
Views: 4,531,052
Posted By Kikemon
Agreed, it was a pretty stupid thing for me to...

Agreed, it was a pretty stupid thing for me to say given the spirit of the thread! I think I was responding to what looked like an attack on the guy's bike because he used cheap parts to build it...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-08-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21,098
Views: 4,531,052
Posted By Kikemon
+2 Ride your own ride

+2 Ride your own ride
Forum: Road warriors 11-23-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3,608
Views: 543,314
Posted By Kikemon
Wow, not sure I am ready to jump over to the...

Wow, not sure I am ready to jump over to the other side (a.k.a., cruisers) but that bike has some nice clean lines!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-10-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,546
Posted By Kikemon
I had some, ahem..., "deferred maintenance" on a...

I had some, ahem..., "deferred maintenance" on a bike that I didn't ride much and let the air pressure get too low on the front. I was on a freeway off ramp that was a big sweeping high speed curve...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-09-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 41,175
Posted By Kikemon
I had one like this: ...

I had one like this:

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv113/Kikemon_photos/DB4.jpg

I never got my head around the paint job, but a nice bike to ride - actually very comfortable. Deep down...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-07-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 41,175
Posted By Kikemon
Rs250

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv113/Kikemon_photos/chesterfield.jpg

I had one like this and, of course, am very sad I sold it (so it goes). The good news is that the guy bought it to take to...
Forum: Airheads 09-16-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By Kikemon
R100gs instrument bulbs

Sorry if this simple question has been addressed already. No luck with the search function... I need to change an instrument bulb (idiot light) on a 1989 R100GS and can,t figure it out with the...
Forum: Road warriors 09-02-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 57,823
Posted By Kikemon
Beautiful bike! I really love the looks of these....

Beautiful bike! I really love the looks of these. Its the number plates that I don't like. They realy scream "Trying too hard" to me.
Forum: Equipment 07-27-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,083
Posted By Kikemon
Thanks Swimmer. I looked at the EVO sports GTX...

Thanks Swimmer. I looked at the EVO sports GTX but it looked like putting them on and off was going to be a bit of an ordeal - too much for commuting anyway. I do like the idea of more ankle...
Forum: Equipment 07-27-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,083
Posted By Kikemon
Daytona Boot Advice Sought

I am looking to replace my well-worn Sidi Strada boots with a pair of Daytona boots. I am thinking of getting either the Road Star Gore-Tex or Spirit XCR Gore-Tex. I would use them for year-round...
Forum: Face plant 07-26-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,300
Posted By Kikemon
I agree that it is all about risk and our...

I agree that it is all about risk and our tolerance for accepting it. As motorcyclists we already assume more risk than most people would want to. I could rephrase the above quote to read, "Could...
Forum: Road warriors 07-24-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3,608
Views: 543,314
Posted By Kikemon
Does anyone know if the new 690 Duke is coming to...

Does anyone know if the new 690 Duke is coming to the USA?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-24-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 21,098
Views: 4,531,052
Posted By Kikemon
I don't think you need to worry about going over...

I don't think you need to worry about going over the bars with a cantilever brake on a bike that long with that much weight so far out on the lever arm. Melting the pads - yes. Popping the tire -...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-20-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 21,098
Views: 4,531,052
Posted By Kikemon
Do you countersteer on a trike?

Do you countersteer on a trike?
Forum: Face plant 06-11-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,785
Posted By Kikemon
Road rash isn't just about skin. You can grind...

Road rash isn't just about skin. You can grind through the skin, joints, ligaments, bone etc. etc. Often it needs to be treated the same way 3rd degree burns are and permanent loss of normal mobility...
Forum: Airheads 05-26-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3,935
Views: 832,009
Posted By Kikemon
[QUOTE=Joel1;18769391]http://www.dabbles-n-doodads...

[QUOTE=Joel1;18769391]http://www.dabbles-n-doodads.com/BMW/images/bmw_a.jpg

Does anyone know what kind of front fender that is?
Forum: Airheads 05-18-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 616
Posted By Kikemon
I don't want to hijack this or anything, but does...

I don't want to hijack this or anything, but does anyone know why the keys fold? It is harder to manipulate with gloves on. Am I just not appreciating a benefit here?
Forum: Face plant 05-03-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 42,180
Posted By Kikemon
Diesel - I hope you get back on your feet and...

Diesel - I hope you get back on your feet and your bike!

Not to inflame this anymore than it has been, but I don't understand what the above quote really means. I take it to mean that you should...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-15-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 710
Views: 156,464
Posted By Kikemon
[QUOTE=BOOTLACE;18204190]mine ...

[QUOTE=BOOTLACE;18204190]mine



http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd70/BNWombat/Mooboo135.jpg

So beautiful I won't apologize for quoting it yet again... It may be my favorite bike hands...
Forum: Face plant 02-25-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 18,140
Posted By Kikemon
They actually measure the depth of each hole they...

They actually measure the depth of each hole they drill in the bone before choosing a screw that is the proper length. They like to get them so the threads engage both walls of the bone securely....
Forum: Road warriors 02-14-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,251
Posted By Kikemon
Just for the record, I tried all three settings...

Just for the record, I tried all three settings on my 690 and never got one that worked well (and I like thumpers). I also had an Akra exhaust and performance map.
Forum: Road warriors 02-14-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,251
Posted By Kikemon
A Duke 690 was the most expensive motorcycle...

A Duke 690 was the most expensive motorcycle mistake I've made. I had a Duke II and loved it. I "upgraded" to the 690 and hated it for the type of riding I do (mixed hwy/city commuting mostly). The...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-06-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By Kikemon
Sounds like seasoning a cast iron frying pan. I...

Sounds like seasoning a cast iron frying pan. I wonder if I clean up the insides with a wire brush and then oil them up if that would work.
Forum: Old's Cool 02-06-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By Kikemon
Thanks for the reply. This would cover over the...

Thanks for the reply. This would cover over the chrome, wouldn't it? The chrome right now is real nice and I'd like to keep it. It looks like once the chrome goes I can sand blast and then Jet Hot...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-06-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By Kikemon
Exhaust preservation

Apologies if this has been covered already. I thought it would have been, but I can't find anything on it.

I just bought a '76 CB400F with an exhaust system in great condition. Finding perfect...
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