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by Vatch
Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:44 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Exhaust
Replies: 12
Views: 7154

Re: Humid? what's that?

Ibsen wrote:I know. I have a Kawasaki that was imported from Colorado, the PO lived in Greeley btw, and it had a dead spider inside the tachometer and a spiders nest inside the right hand switchgear.. :lol:


Ah, Greeley, Colorado...known for slaughter houses. :roll:
by Vatch
Thu Nov 09, 2006 2:10 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Exhaust
Replies: 12
Views: 7154

Rust is my concern in this garage. How exactly do you spray the bike with oil? A technical question.
by Vatch
Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:09 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Exhaust
Replies: 12
Views: 7154

Then gods of motorcycling must have brought me and my new garage together, because there is plenty of ventilation when all the doors are closed. :roll:
by Vatch
Sun Oct 29, 2006 7:57 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: new owner
Replies: 60
Views: 37960

Volker_P wrote:But of course no one can pay for the feelings to ride a great bike you rebuild yourself. :)


That is a piece of gospel, Volker. :)
by Vatch
Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:01 am
Forum: Accessories and Apparel
Topic: not everybody is rich!
Replies: 10
Views: 8308

Why not. Insulation works both ways. Besides, a welding glove would offer protection in lay down. If they work well, buy a bunch, sew an HD on them and sell them for 4X the cost. :D
by Vatch
Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:35 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: My new bike, any comments or advise appriciated
Replies: 18
Views: 14405

On this site there are pictures of the different CB650 models. Click on the images to enlarge them. http://www.warpfactor7.com/Readers_Bikes/readers_bikes.html I don't think that site has been unpdated in a while. When this site started I sent him the link, an invitation, and a picture of my '79. N...
by Vatch
Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A sad day.
Replies: 10
Views: 7129

:lol:
by Vatch
Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:46 am
Forum: Accessories and Apparel
Topic: not everybody is rich!
Replies: 10
Views: 8308

I'm guessing you want some warmer weather gloves. Check out pre-season sales on things like snowmobile gloves. Pretty tough to go cheap or for something not designed to twist a throttle. I have not found a pair of suitable winter gloves, but definately get something with a nice guantlet to prevent t...
by Vatch
Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:38 pm
Forum: Accessories and Apparel
Topic: not everybody is rich!
Replies: 10
Views: 8308

Good motorcycle boots cannot be had for less than $90. However, I bet you can find something. You're in central Iowa, find a farm store. Look for a pair of roper style cowboy boots. Get something with rubber soles (leather is too slick). You should be able to land a pair for $50 or so if you look ar...
by Vatch
Sun Oct 22, 2006 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I LOVE this bike!
Replies: 7
Views: 5655

Another victim :D Rode home from a party last night. The bank sign said 43 F, which isn't bad except I had on an unlined leather jacket, t-shirt, summer gloves, and wet boots. Some guy all suited up for the cold riding his full faring Harley asked me if I was cold. I wasn't too bad. I should have as...
by Vatch
Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A sad day.
Replies: 10
Views: 7129

Average monthly temps are above freezing in WV. Might not even need a winter coat.
by Vatch
Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:23 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Where do these really come from?
Replies: 4
Views: 3909

Blinkers are optional in some states in the USA and in most states if the bike was built before 1975. Besides, you don't need blinkers if your bike is loud enough. :lol:
by Vatch
Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:19 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Alternator
Replies: 15
Views: 9925

You feel cold first in your extremities. So heating your hands is really a comfort issue. If your ass is getting cold your core body temperature may be dropping at which time you might want to find a place to warm up.

Thanks for the replies.
by Vatch
Sun Oct 08, 2006 12:43 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: I hate bleeding brakes
Replies: 37
Views: 17679

[quote="bandwidth69"] So I'm looking at a complete re-build for that caliper. may as well overhaul the two with new seals, pins etc. This is going to take longer than i thought. quote]

Hmm, sounds like most jobs I've done on my bike. :lol:

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