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sinkankan
Originally posted by Grimly View PostAnd maybe that's all the crimp in the frame is too; somewhere to grip it on the assembly line. The kickstand lug would do that on the other side.
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Originally posted by sinkankan View PostI've had people suggest it was for the original exhaust clearance, but I replied why isn't it on the other side as well. I feel it would apply with your suggestion, why didn't the 750 and 1100's have it as well?---- Dave
Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window
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Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View PostI've been spoiled by my shaft drive 1100G, but now I had to relearn about drive chain maintenance, for my 750.
I used some Kawi sport bike lube a few years ago, but it was so invisible I went to using gear oil.
Gear oil splatters all over the back wheel, then the spots collect dirt, real shabby looking.
Now I'm back to chain oil, just cleaned the chain with kerosine then sprayed it.
Looks good, lots of clean steel shows, and I got it at the min. slack.
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“The greatest service this country could render the rest of the world would be to put its own house in order and to make of American civilization an example of decency, humanity, and societal success from which others could derive whatever they might find useful to their own purposes.” George Kennan
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Originally posted by Grimly View PostAnd maybe that's all the crimp in the frame is too; somewhere to grip it on the assembly line. The kickstand lug would do that on the other side.
1982 GS1100G- road bike
1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine)
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
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jeffgs
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I washed two of my bikes today. That just feels unnatural, but the ZRX is too pretty to leave dirty. Changed the oil & filter, cleaned & lubed the chain.
The 1000 got the gear oil changed and the wheels put back on with new Road Riders. The MDI shocks are just on loose, waiting for the new shocks to arrive. I didn't spend enough last time; this time I maybe spent too much. At least I won't feel the regret every time I hit a bump. I can shift my attention to complaining about the front end full time.
I kinda like that the garage smells like gear oil.Dogma
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O LORD, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against you! - David
Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense. - Carl Sagan
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'80 GS850 GLT
'80 GS1000 GT
'01 ZRX1200R
How to get a "What's New" feed without the Vortex, and without permanently quitting the Vortex
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Gear oil smell......one of my most disliked automotive related smells. At least the stuff that came out of my cars/trucks years ago....sigpic
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jeffgs
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jeffgs
Ok I has my 13 year old shoot the S on this one and when he goes on vacation I will fix it and redo it LOLAttached Files
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My recently acquired Skill band saw is old enough to have been made in the USA. Yesterday I adjusted the guide blocks and the bearings behind the blade. The blade runs true now, but it cuts very slowly and bogs down with any pressure. I need a new blade to test it. 62" blades are a bit rare. Lowes and Home Depot seem to only carry Vermont American, which reviewers hate. I might need to go to Amazon to buy an Olson, which reviewers like.sigpic[Tom]
“The greatest service this country could render the rest of the world would be to put its own house in order and to make of American civilization an example of decency, humanity, and societal success from which others could derive whatever they might find useful to their own purposes.” George Kennan
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LarryJ
Pulled the GK out to synch the carbs & set the idle mixture, as a final spring maintenace step.
When I setup my tuning tank, I saw a gas dribbling down between the #3&4 carbs. It seems the fuel tube O-rings dried up over the winter.
Loews came to my rescue! They had a little package of #5 O-rings for $2.49 Those babies did the trick! I thanked Jesus for that bit of good luck!
After that, I put the gas tank back on & washed up the bike, to clean off a winter's worth of dust & saw dust from the shed.
I still have to change a leaky clutch cover gasket, but that's an easy one.
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