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Recent content by Bert Patterson

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    Random Photo thread

    Okay, photobucket logo now. Forget it, I don't know what I'm doing.
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    Random Photo thread

    A random photo...........no, it's not my Vespa, but my bike's the same color. Very high in Cortona, Italy a couple years ago.
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    I never liked the prominant radiator

    You almost don't see it at all on the Silver Wing. Many years ago, I had an Aprilia for a couple years that was liquid-cooled, but until I bought the Triumph this year, that had been my only radiator experience.
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    Hello

    Wow!!! One of my favorite folks. Hope all’s back to well. No longer have a GS, but returned to my Triumph roots (but not those Triumphs).
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    Speedometer needle replacement - is it possible?

    Nice job, especially considering the unbelievably sloppy condition some pig sent them in. I suspect you already have stainless front brake lines, no?
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    77 Yammy XS 750 Triple

    I had a ‘79. Handled squirrelly, but had nice torque. 2nd year did go out, but after I gave it to friend with 82K miles.
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    Considering something European

    Now that I'm able to ride again (hip got really bad, then had a hip replacement, but it took awhile to be back in the right position), I'm looking for more recent beast than a 1982. I was out on the GS today and amazed at how well it handled my complete lack of attention, so it should stay...
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    Baffle removal

    I couldn't seem to catch on anything at the end of the baffle with the threaded rod and washers approach. Instead, I looped some medium gauge wire between two of the holes at the end and twisted it around a piece of 2x4. Couple smacks with a 4# hammer and it slid right out.It's pretty...
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    Baffle removal

    Thanks, Steve. That makes sense and no treason to buy the hook. The hole on mine goes all the way though. I might just use one of my big deep-well sockets for the hammer.
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    Baffle removal

    This is my first time to remove a baffle. In about 50 years of bikes, I've either never had a bike long enough or just replaced the exhaust. 1982 GS1100e with a V&H Megaphone that has been getting too loud and I need to re-wrap the baffle. Since I can't just remove the bolt and slide the thing...
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    Cleaning rusty chrome exhaust

    What are the best methods people have used to clean rusty pipes (chrome - specifically V&H 4-1)? Mine are pretty nasty and I don't need to get them perfect. I've been trying a few things today - tin foil and water actually seems okay, shockingly - but I want expert opinions. Quick-glo? Has...
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    The GSResources 2017 Balance Sheet

    Pretty lame of me for slipping, but I took care of it.....I think my lack of contribution was somehow related to not being on a bike, but I'm back on today.
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    Would you buy a Yamaha XS 1100LH Midnight Special

    Had a '79 XS750. Kept it for awhile after I had other bikes for a loaner, but I still managed to have 82,000 miles on it when I gave it to a friend who wanted any bikes. It was generally pretty solid, had great torque, and handled horribly - someone said it felt like the frame had a hinge in the...
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    1972 Triumph Tiger TR6R value

    Had one I paid $600, but that was 1984 so it doesn't count. A fair price is probably a bit closer to $3000. They're still cool, but those were oil-in-frame years and less choice (on QC as well) as 1967-9. He should also try to swap the bars out - those ape-hangers are period aberrations, but...
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    Are Uggs proper motorcycle footwear?

    I was actually able to kick start my Norton barefoot back then. California had no helmet law and I'd ride with shorts, no shirt,no shoes, no helmet. Clearly, no brains, either.
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