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megatwin
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Looks like your chain could use a little love,but otherwise,looks good.
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Riding my "T"
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Chain Love
Chain Love
My whole bike needs love...but I get where you're coming from.
Right now, I'm concentrating on my brakes. Once I get to the rear drum brakes, that's when I'll make an effort with the chain.
Sorry if I'm coming across a little snide...I don't wanna scare you off from future replies.
Attacking each facet of this bike is a goal of mine...as is for most GSers on here; making the time to do it however, is another matter.
I'm learning as I go...and it's invaluable information. At some point, maybe I can guide others because of what I've been through. It's all good.
Again, thanks for stopping by.
Ed
Chain Love
Looks like your chain could use a little love,but otherwise,looks good.
My whole bike needs love...but I get where you're coming from.
Right now, I'm concentrating on my brakes. Once I get to the rear drum brakes, that's when I'll make an effort with the chain.
Sorry if I'm coming across a little snide...I don't wanna scare you off from future replies.
Attacking each facet of this bike is a goal of mine...as is for most GSers on here; making the time to do it however, is another matter.
I'm learning as I go...and it's invaluable information. At some point, maybe I can guide others because of what I've been through. It's all good.
Again, thanks for stopping by.
Ed
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Steel Toed Tank
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Haha that's way way cleaner than mine.
I have enough money and time this year to give her all the mechanical love she needs for the upcoming season, but the dirt, oil, oxidation and peeling paint will remain unchanged.
I have enough money and time this year to give her all the mechanical love she needs for the upcoming season, but the dirt, oil, oxidation and peeling paint will remain unchanged.
Tank, your bike has character just like you. I'm sure she appreciates the love.
I wanted to get a snapshot of different areas of my "T". All the feedback I get is taken with a grain of salt. It will be a transformation so these pics will tell a story.
See you around Tank!
Ed
I wanted to get a snapshot of different areas of my "T". All the feedback I get is taken with a grain of salt. It will be a transformation so these pics will tell a story.
See you around Tank!
Ed
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Ed,
Function over form this time of year, mine is huddled up with a few buddies under the garage heater and a big blue cover.
It is fun to see your enthusiasm. I am also learning from your posts, thank you.
Function over form this time of year, mine is huddled up with a few buddies under the garage heater and a big blue cover.
It is fun to see your enthusiasm. I am also learning from your posts, thank you.
Cockeyed Clutch
Cockeyed Clutch
Thank you...here's a snapshot I took a while back...I think I used it to identify engine serial number. Anyway, I'm taking my time with the adjustment so I'm walking away from it when I get frustrated.
I took a brake/break from adjusting the clutch cable and proceeded with the caliper/MC. As you can see...I'm all over the place with my work.
Ed
Cockeyed Clutch
Thank you...here's a snapshot I took a while back...I think I used it to identify engine serial number. Anyway, I'm taking my time with the adjustment so I'm walking away from it when I get frustrated.
I took a brake/break from adjusting the clutch cable and proceeded with the caliper/MC. As you can see...I'm all over the place with my work.
Ed
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Agreed
Agreed
Thanks for the feedback. My current TDY (Temp Duty) has allowed me to concentrate my efforts on my "T". It's at my leisure so I work on her when the feeling takes over. Plus, she's in my front room next to my TV. It's hard not to look at her especially since she's been down for parts and now AWM (Awaiting Maintenance).
Ed
Agreed
Ed,
Function over form this time of year, mine is huddled up with a few buddies under the garage heater and a big blue cover.
It is fun to see your enthusiasm. I am also learning from your posts, thank you.
Thanks for the feedback. My current TDY (Temp Duty) has allowed me to concentrate my efforts on my "T". It's at my leisure so I work on her when the feeling takes over. Plus, she's in my front room next to my TV. It's hard not to look at her especially since she's been down for parts and now AWM (Awaiting Maintenance).
Ed
I love cheap good bikes. I literally laugh in my helmet with some of my GS when I enjoy how well they work, and how little I have in them. You can pull up to any V Twin cruiser on that just about, and know that yours can outrun it in every way, and it is almost FREE!!!
I think a 7" or even 8" headlight would look better. I don't mind the chrome though. Just enjoy it.
I think a 7" or even 8" headlight would look better. I don't mind the chrome though. Just enjoy it.
Good Bikes
Good Bikes
Funny you mention that about a V-Twin...my buddy has a 2010 Kawasaki and on our first ride I lost him...or rather, he couldn't keep up. He was totally buggin' about how fast my bike went. He wasn't hatin' though...just thought I rode her like my first bike.
I like the chrome too--looks good on these Vintage Bikes. My efforts are in getting my "T" operationally safe first then I'll look at other improvements.
Once I get the Clutch Cable adjusted and the Front Brakes properly bled, then I'll work on the rear drums and clean up that chain. I got the spacer so I can line up the "tower nut" and slide the cotter pin so it seats correctly.
That's what's on the horizon once I sort out my current maintenance. Thanks for your feedback!
Ed
Good Bikes
Funny you mention that about a V-Twin...my buddy has a 2010 Kawasaki and on our first ride I lost him...or rather, he couldn't keep up. He was totally buggin' about how fast my bike went. He wasn't hatin' though...just thought I rode her like my first bike.
I like the chrome too--looks good on these Vintage Bikes. My efforts are in getting my "T" operationally safe first then I'll look at other improvements.
Once I get the Clutch Cable adjusted and the Front Brakes properly bled, then I'll work on the rear drums and clean up that chain. I got the spacer so I can line up the "tower nut" and slide the cotter pin so it seats correctly.
That's what's on the horizon once I sort out my current maintenance. Thanks for your feedback!
Ed
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Did you get your conversion done okay? I can't get over how nice those pics are from a phone!
^^Nope, my friend backed out again. (His fiance is in town). Nevermind, like you said--"Ride it with the 630 for the time being".
It will give me something to do while I'm in Delaware before I get ready to drive to Panama City, FL. That new transmission in my Pilot will be tested!
Ed
It will give me something to do while I'm in Delaware before I get ready to drive to Panama City, FL. That new transmission in my Pilot will be tested!
Ed
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Wow, kind of sounds like he much wasn't into working on the bike with ya
Anyways yeah, just run the 630 set up till it wears out, that should be several thousand miles. Save your 530 for now. Get your moneys worth out of it lol. Oh did you get that email I sent you with that pic for next Sat ride?
As I had mentioned before, do get a transmission cooler put on with that new one. Figure out your Gross Vehicle weight (GVW) find a cooler for that size then step it up one more size larger. Your transmission and your wallet will thank you later.
So you're moving to Panama City, or is that just a temp stop?