Recent content by Jeffrey

Well the bike was delivered to Florida and not only did the brother's wife approve, looks like she has commandeered it! Couldn't get the grin off her face. Guess I'll struggle along with my little Duke 390, at least until the 790 comes out. My bank account is probably in mortal danger. Who...

Point well taken, just reinforcing the already voiced opinions that there are synthetics suitable for motorcycles if one chooses to go that route. Now, for my Duke, I wouldn't use anything but full synthetic. Whole different animal. Nothing like a good oil thread to get people going! :poke:

[ No, this one was from a co-worker. There is one on Craigslist at Dukes Towing in West Duluth, an '81 with under 14k on it original and asking $850. Looked at it but it is apparent it has sat for quite a while and would probably take a lot of TLC for me to trust it. I would rather have...

Welcome from another newcomer here from across the river! Check out Sargent, they do great work and will make the seat pretty much anything you want. Find a used cheap seat on ebay and let them have at it. http://www.sargentcycle.com/

Thanks, but that's probably going to depend on whether he can convince his better half that he needs it! One advantage to living up north (as you obviously know!) is that used bikes tend to have WAY less miles on them since we can only comfortably use them for 5 months a year. A local towing...

Well, I'll give a try another way.

Looks like my image made it on from Google Photos, at least it shows on my screen. Valves adjusted today, and did they need it. Purrs like a kitten. Time to ride! (BTW, not sure what kind of critter that is, I suspect it is a ground squirrel or prairie dog)

Made right here in my back yard http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/motorcycle/20w-50-advanced-synthetic-motorcycle-oil/?code=MCVQT-EA

Adjusted the cam chain tensioner today (was WAY loose), valves tomorrow. Damn near 90 degrees today, tomorrow about 65. Much more comfortable to be wrenching. One good thing about older bikes, there is much more room to work on them. Adjusting the valves on the Duke is a major pain.

Aargh!! Still trying to figure out how to get photos in since photobucket screwed things up.

Hello to all from way up in Superior, Wisconsin. New owner of a 1980 650 Special. The reason I say temporary is I believe my brother will probably commandeer it soon. His first street bike was an identical black 1980, and I will be most likely be trailering it down next time I go to visit him...