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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 05-21-2013, 12:53 PM
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Views: 249,521
Posted By mark1305
:lurk

:lurk
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 05-19-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3,823
Views: 249,521
Posted By mark1305
Glad you posted up about the food there. I ride...

Glad you posted up about the food there. I ride by it every so often and have wondered if it was good.

And +1 on welcome to the game.
Forum: Airheads 05-18-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 296
Posted By mark1305
Try nadaguides.com That's the "book" that most...

Try nadaguides.com That's the "book" that most auto dealers use. KBB can be way off, if not useless. Old bikes can be hit or miss in the NADA book, but a few months ago I was surprised to find...
Forum: Airheads 05-18-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 383
Posted By mark1305
:D When I opened this thread I thought to myself...

:D When I opened this thread I thought to myself that I had some pics, but not the right type collector. Then as I scrolled down to Jenna's post I thought, "Gee, I have a workmate just like that. ...
Forum: Airheads 05-18-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By mark1305
Which type of fork do you have? Up to 10/85...

Which type of fork do you have? Up to 10/85 production date there is one type of fork cap (Spring Retainer) where the whole cap screws out. From 10/85 there is a different type that appears in the...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 05-14-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 663
Posted By mark1305
The trick to towing anything is to get the hitch...

The trick to towing anything is to get the hitch ball and hitch attachment point lower than the centerline of the axle (or at least no higher than). Otherwise any towed load will try to lift the...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 05-13-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7,110
Views: 498,291
Posted By mark1305
Congrats! All I ever seem to win is a free...

Congrats! All I ever seem to win is a free ticket now and then.

Hey, is there anything happening at the Scrub this Memorial Day Weekend?
Forum: Old's Cool 05-12-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
My condolences, Jimbo. He was an interesting guy...

My condolences, Jimbo. He was an interesting guy to talk with.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-11-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
I saw these things in the latest MOA ON magazine...

I saw these things in the latest MOA ON magazine and had to share with this group...

Tired of getting up to pee or whatever in the middle of a cold night and freezing? Check these out: ...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-10-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 589,483
Posted By mark1305
Great work on the TAT bike and the 29 JD! :clap

Great work on the TAT bike and the 29 JD! :clap
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 05-08-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 7,110
Views: 498,291
Posted By mark1305
Sounds like grillin' season is here. :clap...

Sounds like grillin' season is here. :clap :freaky Beth's making pea salad for tonight and I'm going to charcoal some country style boneless pork ribs. Sweet tater on the side for me.

From my...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-07-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
I know we've done the Fall Rally the same weekend...

I know we've done the Fall Rally the same weekend as Barber before. The year I made it up for Friday, then back to the Scrub on Saturday for Ribtoberfest. I tried to fit a visit to Barber in that...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-06-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 353,342
Posted By mark1305
Thanks. And duhh me.... I didn't even notice...

Thanks. And duhh me.... I didn't even notice the push-pull throttle on the bars. I think my mind was still stuck on the car I'd been working on all day prior to looking over the bike.

It is a...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-05-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 353,342
Posted By mark1305
83 XL250R Carb/Cable Question

I just had the chance to look over the carb setup on an 83 XL250 I acquired. I was slightly surprised at the complexity of the top part of the carb: in addition to the throttle cable it has two more...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-05-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
Yep, damp down here too. I had one good dry day...

Yep, damp down here too. I had one good dry day after getting home Monday night. Today is the first day the sun has returned after raining 4.8" over the week. At least the temps are a little more...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-04-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
You're making good time across country. I...

You're making good time across country. I noticed this week that near Los Angeles (and near the fires) they set a new record high temp of 98F. Hot and hotter, indeed.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-03-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
I meant to compliment your ST2 while we were all...

I meant to compliment your ST2 while we were all there. When I had the M900, I started lusting after a ST2 as a sport tourer. I found 2-valve Ducatis to be about as easy as airheads to keep in good...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-30-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
Made it to Macon Sunday no problems - other than...

Made it to Macon Sunday no problems - other than the cold & rain. Jimbo, not five minutes after you and your Dad turned around from the accident, the second tow truck arrived and the trooper started...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-25-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
Getting ready to roll out for Macon, GA within...

Getting ready to roll out for Macon, GA within the hour. Should be at Cruso maybe around 3 - 5 PM on Friday. :freaky
Forum: Old's Cool 04-24-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
:rofl:lol3:rofl:lol3 :wink:

:rofl:lol3:rofl:lol3 :wink:
Forum: Old's Cool 04-24-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
Seems like about every other bike trip I have a...

Seems like about every other bike trip I have a minor medical issue usually involving blood loss or some other inconvenience within 24 hours before departure.

Got it out of the way first thing...
Forum: Airheads 04-22-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 376
Posted By mark1305
If you are lucky. I'm not. Despite using all the...

If you are lucky. I'm not. Despite using all the instructions and tricks, the threads on the retention ring caught on the inner piece after about 2 turns and it wouldn't tighten any more - just...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-22-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
+1. Heal well, heal quickly.

+1. Heal well, heal quickly.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-22-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 589,483
Posted By mark1305
Hey Doug, are you going to head over to the...

Hey Doug, are you going to head over to the Motorcycle Vintage Meltdown this coming Saturday?
Forum: Airheads 04-21-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 376
Posted By mark1305
There was a group buy on here from HPMGuy to get...

There was a group buy on here from HPMGuy to get enough orders for him to produce a batch. You might PM him to see if any are still available. This was all about 5 years ago.

I got one. Also...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-21-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 410
Posted By mark1305
Some folks swear by heavy duty tubes for...

Some folks swear by heavy duty tubes for everything. Personally, I'm of the school of thought that standard duty tubes are better for on-road use. Less heat build up according to that line of...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-20-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
Looks to be comfortably cool next weekend...

Looks to be comfortably cool next weekend according to the weather.com 10-day forecast. Couple that with reasonably mild temps down here for Thursday & Monday and once again I don't have to bring...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 04-18-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 251
Posted By mark1305
:hmmmmm I bet he won't find this thread when...

:hmmmmm I bet he won't find this thread when going back to check for answers. :lol3
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 04-16-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 243
Posted By mark1305
He's a pretty cool guy and a great storyteller -...

He's a pretty cool guy and a great storyteller - in song and just talking between songs. In the 80s he was 29th ranked middleweigth boxer in the world. Fought Roberto Duran on national TV and tells...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-15-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 589,483
Posted By mark1305
He's smilin' big - must be having fun. :clap

He's smilin' big - must be having fun. :clap
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 04-15-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 243
Posted By mark1305
For You Music Afficionados

For you folks that like music, Paul Thorn is playing a couple of spots this month on both coasts. He is the only act to ever play the BMW MOA Rally more than once. Three in a row to be exact. I...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-15-2013, 05:14 AM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 589,483
Posted By mark1305
Good eyes, Doc. I didn't catch it.

Good eyes, Doc. I didn't catch it.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-14-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
Sarah, are you departing the Hill Country for...

Sarah, are you departing the Hill Country for Cruso on Tuesday? Or from home to TX and back starting on Tuesday? :huh

That would be some kind of serious riding.

Which direction will you be...
Forum: Thumpers 04-13-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 840
Posted By mark1305
You got a good deal. The only thing to study up...

You got a good deal. The only thing to study up on for one that age, regardless of miles, is the "pukin' petrol syndrome". Well described at f650.com Tech FAQs. Usually caused by the deterioration...
Forum: Thumpers 04-13-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 221
Posted By mark1305
New To Me 1983 Honda XL250R Questions

I'm usually over in the Old's Cool Forum, but now I seem to have a 1983 XL250R sitting in the backyard. So I need to tap into some thumper collective wisdom. My only other Honda thumper was a late...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-13-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 589,483
Posted By mark1305
To paraphrase an old fast food commercial: "Parts...

To paraphrase an old fast food commercial: "Parts is parts." :D
Forum: Old's Cool 04-11-2013, 06:58 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,332
Posted By mark1305
Size?

Size?
Forum: Airheads 04-11-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,020
Posted By mark1305
Supershaft made an excellent point about idiot...

Supershaft made an excellent point about idiot light vs the pressure actually needed at the bearings (to maintain the oil film that the bearings actually ride on) and about noises as an indicator of...
Forum: Airheads 04-11-2013, 06:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 922
Posted By mark1305
Hiya Bob. The ST Owners Manual says 100/90 H X...

Hiya Bob. The ST Owners Manual says 100/90 H X 19 for the front.

I have a dim memory from either my F 650 or some other bike that the difference between a 100/90 vs a 110/80 is minimal. BUT,...
Forum: Airheads 04-10-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,020
Posted By mark1305
Thanks for the info, all. That's one very busy...

Thanks for the info, all. That's one very busy diagram of the later engines (like my 83). I had to zoom way in to make sense of it. Then I saw that the numbers are the sequential places the oil...
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