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Buffalo Bill

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  • Charlie G
    I'm not to sure how this type of message works. I posted a response to your message, but I'm not to sure it went through. Yes I'm going to the Ulster Grand Prix and visit with Johnny. Pretty excited about it. I'm hoping to head up to Onterio Canada next year. I would like to meet up and say howdy along the way. Cheers.

    cg
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    thanks anyway.. I talked with a guy from Three Rivers said he could get me something for about 10bucks so....
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    I was curious, do you still have the rear foot pegs from the 550? Thought maybe you could part with them? msg me back either way, i guess.
    ben-
    F
    I am about to cross 178,000 miles, still don't use any oil and no leaks. my brother had a 2004 zx3 but pulled out into the side of a passing pick up and despite the damage being just to the bumper and right headlight with a small bow to the hood, the insurance company totaled it.
    he got a 2009 focus coupe to replace it.

    have you done your timing belt yet?
    Griffin
    So far, on my 1000G, I'm averaging about 41 mpg. Relaxed highway cruising in the 60-70 mph range nets 43-45 mpg, backroad hotdogging gets 37-39 mpg.
    Griffin
    You have a Great Memorial Day too Bill. I'll be at the track Sunday. It's what everybody who lives within a 50 mile radius of Indianapolis does.
    Griffin
    I'm kind of looking for a "new" tire brand myself. I like the Cheng Shin HI-Max tires, but they are no longer imported. I've had good luck with BT45s, but they are pricey. The Avons look good, but search for cracked tires on the board, there have been several Avon tire failures recently reported.

    I put some Kendas on my wife's 550L. They seem to be fairly grippy, but it isn't a super powerful bike either. I don't know how they'd work on my 1000G or 700ES. Both bikes are going to need new tires front and back soon.

    I may try the Spitfires on my 1000G because I dont really thrash it that much, and go with Metzeler Lasertecs (pretty $$$ though) for the 700. I tend to push that bike pretty hard sometimes, not so much in tire lighting acceleration, but in steep cornering angles.

    Whatever you try, let me know how they work out. I'm in the same boat as you are right now.
    Griffin
    AS for your 550, my wife's 550L did the same thing to me this spring when I brought it out of storage. It was running great last fall, but was hell to start and keep running this spring. It was also only firing on two cylinders on the idle circuit, but when it went onto the mains started firing on all four. I ended up pulling, cleaning, dipping, then reassmbling and installing the carbs (which I had done once last summer). They're fine now, it runs great. About all I can figure is that two of the little fuel pickup tubes somehow or other became clogged with gunk, either from rust in the gas tank or from congealed gasoline over the winter.

    Such is life without fuel injection.......


    I'm hoping to get a ride together with the Michigan riders this summer. I was set to come up last year, but everybody bagged on it. I ended up riding down to the Ohio River area with Brian Wringer that weekend "scouting" for the BC Rally.

    It was a tough job, but somebody had to do it. :)

    Good luck.
    Griffin
    My group didn't get back to Bedford until after 11:00 pm because an imbecile with a barely running bike joined our group. Within 150 miles, his bike was completely broken down, sitting in my garage, and he was riding tandem with me abck to the hotel. Long story about what happened the next day, but suffice it to say I'll never, ever, let him ride with me again.

    Now then, as for the spark, if I'm having ignition problems, I work my way backwards. Check plugs, boots (resistance), wires w/o boots, wires with boots, then coils. If the coils check out ok, I'll check the l'il black box (although they are very rarely the problem). From there, the ignition itself (although those are pretty dependable as well). I think the Yamaha service manual has a pretty detailed section about ignition troubleshooting, if I remember correctly, including resistance readings for the coils.
    dpep
    I don't really know how many miles I ride. I suppose it varies year to year. Something close to 10,000 miles I would guess. I don't get that many miles because the only times I ride are on long trips. I don't ride to work or go riding on weekends often. The guys who put on the really high miles are the commuters--steady, everyday accumulation.

    As far as the Winjammer I am convinced that it improves the handling in the twisties. At least it does for me. I reason it is because it shifts the weight bias from slightly on the rear wheel (stock) to slightly on the front wheel. Sportbikes try to move the weight bias forward for better handling. Now keep in mind that I have ridden behind a Winjammer for thirty years now, so it feels pretty natural to me. Also you may have to experiment with your fork oil weights and levels initially. Or you may not. Overall I believe in fairings; they are the sign of a serious (probably long-distance) rider.
    S
    Thanks Bill. I've been reading your posts for a long time and I've learned much from you. It is hard seeing all the bikes zooming around me as I make my long walks home without my own reliable transportation. I am not jealous of many of the riders I see, some obviously novices like myself except with bikes that are brand new, it just makes me more determined to learn about my bike. And the more I do, the more I appreciate my bike, actually love my bike. I used to just look at the whole bike, but now when I look at bikes, I tend to be looking at the internals rather than the bike as a whole. I am very happy with this slow process of getting to know not just how to ride, but how to fix and make things even better.
    B
    Hi Bill,

    I'm glad you found my little stator replacement guide useful. Sometimes it helps just to have a few extra pictures so that you know what to expect when you start taking things apart. I appreciate the feedback.

    All the best to you and yours,

    Cliff
    Baatfam
    16' Chesapeake Light Crafts - built them myself about 10-11 years ago. Never used them much as we got into whitewater boats about the same time. Sold the WW kayaks last year, probably sell these this year. We will always keep our 17' Wenonah Canoe.
    Redman
    Bill, No havent been wrenching. Well, was on one day in January (at Tims). GK still in back corner of garage and fairing in basement. Although it is on the schedule for that to change today. Today. Right now, in a bout 5 minutes. Dave
    Griffin
    The power curve on my 1000G is strong and linear to about 6,000 rpm, then takes a slight jump and builds steadily again to about 8,500 or so. No hesitation anywhere once it's warmed up. You can whack the throttle WFO and it just goes instantly. It does have a Stage I jet kit in it and a K&N oem style air filter, which probably minimizes the midrange hesitation that is common on many stock GSes. I think that is caused by the delay in the slide rising when you transfer from the pilot to the main jets. The jet kit has thinner needles than stock that are raised higher as well.

    It's no 'Busa, but it sure brings a grin to my face whenever I get on the throttle.
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    Had to laugh just saw the "coldest ride" thread. I think I read your mind.
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    Sounds like a good concept, you should post pics when you get into the bodywork. I made the ride from kalamazoo to edwardsburg last friday, about the coldest ride I've ever made. Definitely the longest in just over 30 degree weather.
    b-
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    I think I read in one of your posts that you had bought a 550t for a possible cafe conversion. (and possible sale?) If I'm correct in my assumptions, kudos..... Did you do any riding last week while we had the great weather?
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