Dunlops were so good back in the 80's that I went back to them this year.
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Dunlops were so good back in the 80's that I went back to them this year.
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What kinda pizza was that? Inquiring minds want to know?
I love wood fired pizzas.
"The Rock" rock n roll pizza pub!
California Dreamin is Yum
California Dreamin is Yum
She runs!! As mentioned a few pages ago, when I got this the wiring was a mess. Pulled together some new wire, fuses and terminals, my SV650 battery, cheap killswitch, sanded down and tested my grounds then made a little test harness. This is the most wiring I've ever done. So good to hear it finally fire.
On the list for today is a small test run and looking to see if the floats are shot, then thinking about whether to buy a 0.8ah battery or other size and whether to keep the stock box or not. Once I get this ironed out I'll throw together the brake and headlight wiring.
Running Avon’s on the XS and like them. Just put a set of Dunlop’s on the VStrom and are happy with them so far.
Thanks for the reply. I actually do have the stripe. Lol idk why I even was concerned about that. I was wondering if it had anything to do with age of tire. I always use Dunlop 404 and last time I went for inspection the front had plenty tread but cracks and guy said he couldn't pass it cause tire was dry rot. I rode it another whole season no prob.
When changing rubber do you use windex or something to lube the wheel?
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Mailman! Too long for my old bike and my old ass! And had a deadline. My wife left her work laptop there and I had only 2 days to get it. I always wanted to figure how to ride there and not use the major highways. It was not a leisure ride. Only stopped to pee and for gas and occassional roller food.
However, I am planning a ride from Lake Lanier, GA to Marion, NC via the Blue Ridge Parkway and visit my son and my new grandson. That will be a leisure ride that I am looking forward to. I'm also gonna truck the XS2 to the Catskill Mountains in NY and try to tour with Yamadude. That may happen this July. It was cancelled last year.
However, I am planning a ride from Lake Lanier, GA to Marion, NC via the Blue Ridge Parkway and visit my son and my new grandson. That will be a leisure ride that I am looking forward to. I'm also gonna truck the XS2 to the Catskill Mountains in NY and try to tour with Yamadude. That may happen this July. It was cancelled last year.
When are you coming out to Mississippi?
I know the feeling. That's why I put new seat foam in my seat. Also been trying out different seat helpers. I need to get up to the 100 smile range to keep up with old IBG.
Only stopping every couple of hours just makes the seat problem worse to the point of unbearable. I have found that stopping and walking around for 5 minuets every hour or so makes a huge difference. Don't wait till you have tears in your eyes to stop the first time. A small thing to do when traveling on 2 lanes is when you go through towns and are stopped at red lights or stop signs is to stand up. It makes a difference.
If you keep butt breaks to 5 minuets and gas stops to 10 or so you can still put a lot of smiles on in a day.
That sounds like a great way to get to a nice place to ride.
I’m finding it harder and harder to ride far due to arthritis in my neck and injuries to my lower back. Anything more than a few hours and my back is screaming at me. Trying to maintain steady highway speeds only amplify the problem. I have considered shopping for a used small cruiser like a Kawasaki 900 Vulcan, they’re inexpensive and plentiful. With the feet forward Barcolounger riding position, so I could extend my range, but am not sure if it would do any good. I don’t seem to recall having this dilemma when I was in my 20’s.
Update, float bowls are both POURING fuel out as soon as I turn on the manual petcock. Carbs are some cheap chinese VM34 knockoffs. I've got some BS34's in need of a rebuild, so I intend to just rebuild those I suppose, unless anyone has any suggestions. The BS carbs will work with a manual petcock, correct?
Edit: carb rebuild will run me about $100, is it worth it to spring for a new set of VM34's instead?
Edit: carb rebuild will run me about $100, is it worth it to spring for a new set of VM34's instead?
I should add at the end of the day if you do the above you won't have to drink the first couple of beers standing up.
BS will work with a manual petcock. BS34's will function perfectly if properly sorted. Parts are readily available. I say fix 'em!
Do you have any idea which gasket fits these? Looking on MikesXS I am not entirely sure if this one is it..
https://www.mikesxs.net/keyster-pre...?fits-motorcycle=Yamaha/XS650/all-models/1981
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When?
Yes, when?
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iF YOU DON'T USE ANYTHING, THE BEAD, (damn capslock), won't easily pop into place, even with 50#'s. I didn't want to use anything with water because it rusts my steel rims, (72 XS2), and the spoke threads. I've tried powder, WD40 rubbed on sparingly with a rag, but this time is said fuck-it, (hey, I'm from New Jersey, get over it). Dish soap and water in a spray bottle. Bottah bing, no bouncing or smacking with a rubber mallet. The quickest and easiest tire install ever. I'll use a stopwatch next time!
BTW, in the great forward thinking state of Georgia, I don't have vehicle inspection in my county. Believe it or not, Atlanta has a smog problem. (Duh!) I don't know how many other counties don't have vehicle inspection, but I could see more stars in NJ than I can see 50 miles north of Atlanta. It's sad. Oh, and I promise not to get out of hand!
The ARC (Atlanta Regional Commission) has smog inspections. It doesn't help. 5 million cars on roads designed for 1 million is the problem. Too many idling vehicles, plus a large portion of that traffic is passing through from other states. Smog inspections in outlying counties is of little to no use. BTW, your motorcycle is dirty.
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Yes, it is! Hey and don't defend Georgia. You know what it's like to be at a light behind an old 350ci, chevy pickup! Choke city!
