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Forum: The Garage 05-13-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 263
Posted By CycleDoc59
If the rear main seal leaks, it makes a mess of ...

If the rear main seal leaks, it makes a mess of
the whole clutch/flywheel system, and even an
expensive plate will then slip... So the bike
needs to be opened for seal replacement in
any case. ...
Forum: The Garage 05-04-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 450
Posted By CycleDoc59
...usually a knot or lump on a tire, caused by...

...usually a knot or lump on a tire, caused by separation
of the tire fabric; not necessarily easy to see.
Forum: The Garage 05-02-2013, 05:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 685
Posted By CycleDoc59
I've stripped/sealed some 300 tanks over the last...

I've stripped/sealed some 300 tanks over the last
15 years. It's always been virtually impossible to
install Kreen such that it does not fail, and quite
difficult to remove when it does...

MEK...
Forum: The Garage 04-13-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By CycleDoc59
Sounds like it's still full of air.. If you let...

Sounds like it's still full of air.. If you let the bike sit
till cold, then check the coolant level in the expansion
tank, there should be an inch or more. If you run the
bike till hot, there...
Forum: Equipment 04-08-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,444
Posted By CycleDoc59
The problem is much more than the actual weight...

The problem is much more than the actual weight of the
motorcycle plus the weight of the ramp/support.

As the load is well behind the vehicle wheels, whenever there's
a bump, the true total...
Forum: Equipment 04-08-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,030
Posted By CycleDoc59
Looks a worthy find. Harley and other cruiser...

Looks a worthy find. Harley and other cruiser types
often use a simple stiff rod loop stand-off, that holds
soft bags off shocks/exhausts/etc. Perhaps you can
fab something of the sort... Here's...
Forum: Equipment 04-02-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,140
Posted By CycleDoc59
No experience with that bag, but it can't ...

No experience with that bag, but it can't
possibly be much at that price. "Down" is
tricky, as there's more than one type, and
both "fill power", loft and fill weight are critical.
High quality...
Forum: The Garage 03-30-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 317
Posted By CycleDoc59
Clutches will begin to slip first in the highest...

Clutches will begin to slip first in the highest gear..

Before panic sets in, be sure there is a bit
of free-play at the clutch lever. If not, adjusting to
obtain some free-play may solve the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 503
Posted By CycleDoc59
Duro makes old-style/size vintage type bias-ply ...

Duro makes old-style/size vintage type bias-ply
"toodle" tires that are inexpensive...

So, if you don't ride hard, and mostly "toodle" about
they should do fine.
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 223
Posted By CycleDoc59
I believe the float needle seat on those is ...

I believe the float needle seat on those is
pressed in with a O ring seal which has likely
failed. A photo here shows what that would look like:
http://tinyurl.com/btnsfm7
Also, does the needle...
Forum: The Garage 03-17-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By CycleDoc59
The single important item from Top Gun is the ...

The single important item from Top Gun is the
selection of replacement shock springs, as the
original is much too weak.... Best change I've made.
Forum: Thumpers 03-14-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 454
Posted By CycleDoc59
I put a set of Rox on my '09 KLR, but the goal...

I put a set of Rox on my '09 KLR, but the goal was
to move the bars forward 2", not up. They are
a perfect fit, with no changes needed, except needing
to trim the ignition key a bit...
Forum: The Garage 03-13-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 429
Posted By CycleDoc59
The bushings and spacers all along the length of...

The bushings and spacers all along the length of the
axle are held tight, one against the other, forming a
solid tube; if the axle nut is tight enough. If not, one
or more can shift or rotate.
...
Forum: The Garage 03-06-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By CycleDoc59
Regardless of what BMW or others may say, there's...

Regardless of what BMW or others may say, there's
no such thing as a "lifetime" on "never needs replacing"
belt....

Here's ample info on oilhead belts:
http://www.bmwra.org/otl/belts/
Forum: GS Boxers 03-03-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 731
Posted By CycleDoc59
The clutch is self-adjusting, just like hydraulic...

The clutch is self-adjusting, just like hydraulic brake
systems, so the position of the lever, like the
brake lever, (or pedal) does not change as the clutch
wears. Mileage does not have much to...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-02-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 731
Posted By CycleDoc59
No adjustment except the throw of the lever. You...

No adjustment except the throw of the lever. You can
remove the lever and grind or file off a bit of material where
the lever contacts the piston; reinstall/repeat till the
lever distance is...
Forum: The Garage 03-02-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 529
Posted By CycleDoc59
I'd ask over here, it's the E-150 forum; (I had...

I'd ask over here, it's the E-150 forum; (I had no idea there was one...)
http://www.fordforumsonline.com/forum/ford-e-series/6217-econoline-e-150-van.html
Forum: The Garage 02-24-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,415
Posted By CycleDoc59
You can buy chain lube under the Liquid Wrench...

You can buy chain lube under the Liquid Wrench name at
Walmart and hardware stores, or even Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Wrench-Chain-Lube-Aerosol/dp/B004HSDAI0
Use every 500 miles...
Forum: The Garage 02-24-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By CycleDoc59
quote: Ceramic Coat 1 Piece Exhaust? ...

quote: Ceramic Coat 1 Piece Exhaust?
<hr style="color:#575757; background-color:#575757" size="1"> So I've...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-23-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,482
Posted By CycleDoc59
Says right here that the "Murphy's Original Tire...

Says right here that the "Murphy's Original Tire Mounting Compound"
is "Thick vegetable based, jelly-like lubricant"
http://jtmproductsinc.net/murphys_tire_tube_mounting.html

I mount tires...
Forum: The Garage 02-23-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 316
Posted By CycleDoc59
The wing nut is there to simplify connection to a...

The wing nut is there to simplify connection to a ground rod, preferably
copper. That's the "safety" leg or 4th wire, usually green. At home or job site, it should be grounded.
Forum: Orange Crush 02-23-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,482
Posted By CycleDoc59
Wow, you are out of touch. Murphy's has been used...

Wow, you are out of touch. Murphy's has been used as
tire mounting lube for many years. You can catch up here:
http://www.alltiresupply.com/c-MFG_Murphy.html
Forum: Orange Crush 02-23-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,482
Posted By CycleDoc59
You nailed it. That's the way to do it, except...

You nailed it. That's the way to do it, except it's best to go all around, doing 1/3rd
at a time to give the Goop a chance to set, then let it sit overnight between each of
two more applications,...
Forum: The Garage 02-22-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,415
Posted By CycleDoc59
WSCM831 nails it. Pretty much all you need in...

WSCM831 nails it. Pretty much all you need in one short paragraph.
Forum: The Garage 02-20-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By CycleDoc59
I'm not familiar with that particular bike, but ...

I'm not familiar with that particular bike, but circlips usually fit into
a particular notch. Also, if it helps, clutches stick together if
they are dry, or sit without use for long periods. The...
Forum: Thumpers 02-20-2013, 05:10 AM
Replies: 6,769
Views: 526,735
Posted By CycleDoc59
Gen 1 bikes had trouble with the carburetor vent...

Gen 1 bikes had trouble with the carburetor vent line. Under certain conditions having to do with
speed, wind direction - the carburetor vent line gets negative pressure, such that for a short...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 02-19-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 23,281
Views: 1,075,128
Posted By CycleDoc59
If you are gonna go Giro, you could go...

If you are gonna go Giro, you could go first-class and buy my Airone,
but it won't be $1,800..!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/89656030@N02/sets/72157632448211889/
Forum: The Garage 02-19-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 342
Posted By CycleDoc59
Bumpy roads or terrain cause the float to bounce....

Bumpy roads or terrain cause the float to bounce. The spring-needles keep the
bowl from overfilling due to the float bounce....
Forum: The Garage 02-18-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,415
Posted By CycleDoc59
Google "motorcycle chain maintenance" and you...

Google "motorcycle chain maintenance" and you can read for hours. Here's one that's pretty good:
http://motorcycles.about.com/od/motorcyclemaintenanc1/ss/Chain_Maint_2.htm
Forum: The Garage 02-17-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By CycleDoc59
BIG +1 on those comments. I've set valves on...

BIG +1 on those comments. I've set valves on dozens of oilheads, and once had the misfortune to sit thru
an oilhead valve-setting seminar at a BMW rally; put the A in annal. Turning such a simple 20...
Forum: The Garage 02-16-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 442
Posted By CycleDoc59
Interesting; you think the second plug is under...

Interesting; you think the second plug is under the rocker cover? It's a head bolt that
interferes.... You shouldn't skip breakfast or therapy.
Forum: The Garage 02-15-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 442
Posted By CycleDoc59
Rubber Chicken Racing has a definitive airhead...

Rubber Chicken Racing has a definitive airhead dual-plugging how-to here:
http://rubberchickenracinggarage.com/Downloads/TomCutterDualPlugIgnition.pdf

As you see, 12mm should have been used. But...
Forum: The Garage 02-13-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 442
Posted By CycleDoc59
Same here, on an R90S I owned; not really enough...

Same here, on an R90S I owned; not really enough space for a 14mm.
Forum: The Garage 02-13-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 442
Posted By CycleDoc59
Use a 3/4x14mm plug from NGK or other mfg that...

Use a 3/4x14mm plug from NGK or other mfg that has uses a 5/8" socket. The shell diameter is
a bit smaller. You can grind the diameter down a bit if necessary, no lathe needed. And/or grind a little...
Forum: The Garage 02-12-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 619
Posted By CycleDoc59
Trying to pin it down like that results in...

Trying to pin it down like that results in waiting toooo long, or wasting time/money tooo soon.
Do leak-down testing maybe every fill-up, and the results will tell you when to open it up. You can...
Forum: The Garage 02-05-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,212
Posted By CycleDoc59
Yep, that works, but what about the filter..? ...

Yep, that works, but what about the filter..? They slowly plug, starving the pump; hard sometimes
to tell till it's tooo late.
Forum: The Garage 02-05-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 858
Posted By CycleDoc59
Oh, I see I left out the part about burnt exhaust...

Oh, I see I left out the part about burnt exhaust valves and damaged cylinder walls...
Forum: The Garage 02-04-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 858
Posted By CycleDoc59
I see this quite a lot; owner wants more noise,...

I see this quite a lot; owner wants more noise, changes exhaust and a mess results.
Motorcycle engine design and set up is tricky; mfg has to get power w/out noise, w/out
unlawful emissions, good...
Forum: The Garage 02-03-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,212
Posted By CycleDoc59
Which brings up a good point; why don't most...

Which brings up a good point; why don't most vehicles auto trannys have drain plugs?
-For the same reason modern vehicles don't have grease fittings on ball joints or other
vital front-end...
Forum: The Garage 02-03-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,212
Posted By CycleDoc59
That actually works well; if you change what's...

That actually works well; if you change what's available in the pan two/three times, virtually all the
oil will be changed since it mixes. This can be done w/out dropping pan (after the filter has...
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