Bob,
Riding a motorcycle in 100 degree plus weather is like riding in an
oven! Proper safety gear makes it even more uncomfortable. YOU WILL
NOT LIKE IT! That said, you would want four cylinders for smoothness,
and enough power to push a full sized wind screen for comfort. The
Honda 750
The mice have finally recruited a driver! yee haww! Now,
you've gotta get them to talk so that they can tell you exactly which wires,
according to the diagram, that they've chewed through!
I hope that you can get past this challenge and make this one function
properly.
Kevin in
Darn, I was afraid of that! I think I'm going to try to do it the
Catheyesque way and get the broken piece cut apart, taken off the cable and
get the 2 or 3 inches of threads that are still left to go into the
adjuster. I need some good luck!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula
My daughter got a nice Buel 500 single cylinder. It worked just fine for
her commute of about 70 mi on the weekends when she had her National
Guard duties. Had plenty of power to keep up with my BMW R100 but very
manageable. Vibrated quite a bit at idle but not noticeable at speed.
She put
Don't complain [too much]. Varies from $4.29 - $4.35 here.
BillR
Jacksonville FL
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Well, diesel is now
I sure you can. You could also use an hydraulic spreader on whatever parts
you can get a grip on, or even a smoke wrench. The problem will be getting
it to work [correctly] later vs. having a multi-thousand $$
lawn/garage/driveway ornament...
BillR
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You won't save the money you think you are saving with a motorcycle after
adding in the additional cost of the bike, tires and insurance.
My Harley-Davidson gets 37 MPG but the new ones get about 40 MPG. So, at 40
MPG and $3.50 / gallon, the cost per mile for gas is 8.85 cents / mile.
Back tires
A CB750F is a nice machine. I owned one for quite a while.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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I think I finally got my wife's Kawasaki 454 figured out. That'll do 45-50mpg...
-Curt
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 10:59:32 -0700
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I agree with Jim about riding in 100+ heat. However I disagree with
the 4 cyl statement. I am not a fan of BMW cars, but the BMW
motorcycles are reliable, and the twins are smooth, simple,
owner-servicable. You do not need 4 cyl. If you want a commute, you
do not want/need a superbike.
Thanks Don. It seems to matter a bit to Kaleb as he suggested we take
this thread there.
Zedic
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I also agree with the hot weather riding. It's not that bad as long as you're
moving, but as soon as you get into stop-and-go stuff on the surface streets
it's simply unbearable. I didn't ride today for a couple of reasons, one of
which was the humidity, even though it's only supposed ot get
Tom,
I think it's dependent on a lot of variables - I say that because tires are a
lot cheaper for my Virago (just put a set on a couple of months ago and it was
just a few bucks over $300) and insurance is dependent on what you insure for -
I have minimum liability limits I am locked
Ok Don wrote:
I checked the VIN in the EPC - yes, it's a 300D 2.5 Turbo - same as my '92.
Snook - why aren't you all over this???
I am looking for a gas version. The price of diesel is too high for me. I
don't put that many miles on my cars (10,000 per year), so I can't justify
buying
Holy cowTom and Mr. Jim chime in as voices of reason. Mr. Jim is
correct. Only the hardest of hard-core riders are still riding safely when
it's 110+ degrees for many weeks in a row.
And Tom's numbers don't lie.
Bob R
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If you're looking for a good late model entry level bike that's more of a
crotch rocket than street cruiser, the Buell Blasts can be had cheap. They're
a great bike for a woman to start out on, because they're lower to the ground
and have a pretty low center of gravity, making them a lot
Not too many years ago, most accidents were riders in their 20s on crotch
rockets. But the demographics changed as many in their 40s decided to buy
motorcycles and now most accidents are riders in their 40s on
Harley-Davidsons and look a-likes.
But you can't assume that the issue is large, heavy
Kaleb wrote: Well, diesel is now 4.17 here. Geez, I need to get my 190D going
quick.
I saw diesel last night at $4.49. That is insane.
I filled up the buick at sams at $3.53.
Donald H. Snook
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Tires cost you about the same as they cost me.
And I do factor in the fun value, that's why I ride as much as possible.
I just wanted to point out the costs that some don't consider when saving
money.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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It's happened to me more than once I suspect I know which body cavity
you suggested.
I kicked the driver door of a car that was changing into my lane once after
pulling into the service lane. The driver shot me a bird and had a few
choice words at the next light. As far as he was concerned, it
A CB750F is a nice machine. I owned one for quite a while.
I liked it. But the handlebar wiring shorted out (again)
while I was putting it away one fall, and that spring I
bought my first Mercedes, the 560 SL, and I haven't
done a thing with the bike since.
-- Jim
Isn't there an oil pressure warning light? If not, perhaps he noticed that
the oil pressure reading was zero as he was losing power
On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 12:36 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
noticed the car losing speed and the engine warning light, he stopped
What warning
Points well taken. While I use my bike for more utilitarian purposes, I am
looking forward to moving up north when it will become more of a recreational
vehicle than transportation...
Dan
Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dan,
Tires cost you about the same as they cost me.
And
the best economical vehicle on the market is a VW Turbo Diesel.
Fuel prices have really shifted the equation. Something like
the Frankenheap, a $100 'bargain', is worth less than two tanks
of fuel for it. The fact that fuel prices for my diesel truck
have quadrupled since I got the truck
Isn't there an oil pressure warning light?
Nope.
If not, perhaps he noticed that
the oil pressure reading was zero as he was losing power
Probably. I've always thought that, for the cars with electrical
oil and temperature senders, a circuit to watch these two critical
gauges and light
That's a shame - you need to put it back on the road, even to sell if you
don't intend to ride anymore.
The DOHC Hondas also suffered from cam lobe wear.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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Jim Cathey wrote:
Such a change shifts things (certainly perceptions) away from
capital costs to operating costs. You used to be able to say
$X buys a lot of fuel when considering acquiring a new(er)
vehicle versus keeping an older one or acquiring a cheap
beater. Now, not so much.
When
That's a shame - you need to put it back on the road, even to sell if
you
don't intend to ride anymore.
It's on my project list! It wouldn't get me squat in its
current condition, and if I fixed it up to be salable, well
then why not ride it a bit? Someday, I'm sure. It was a
nice little
And when it was $2 a gallon, I had no sympathy for their pathetic
bleating over their $600 a month passenger trucks now costing them
$700 a month.
I'm just thinking of that time, not so far off, when I had
about $250/mo left over from house payment and utilities and
other 'constant' expenses,
Loren Faeth wrote:
If you study motorcycle statistics, you will find most accidents are
inexperienced riders on Harleys, or imitation harleys. THey are too
heavy for most riders, and not a way to get good mileage either.
Inexperienced Harley drivers beat out the inexperienced crotch rocket
Jim Cathey wrote:
I'm just thinking of that time, not so far off, when I had
about $250/mo left over from house payment and utilities and
other 'constant' expenses, for all 'fun' purposes and any
unexpected expenses, and that was with no car payment
at all. A doubling of fuel prices would
Robert Rentfro wrote:
And, may I add, my 300D getting no better than 22mpg is annoying.
You could always buy my 300D. ;) Gets 29MPG driving like a madman.
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John Robbins wrote:
Inexperienced Harley drivers beat out the inexperienced crotch rocket
folks? Impressive!
I suspect only in areas where inexperienced Harley buyers outnumber squids.
I still expect the squids to beat them in fatalities though. When was the
last time you heard of a mid life
It's all about exposure.
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Anybody have any good tips for removal of '87 W124 UPPER center console -
radio, climate control, etc?
Wilton
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I smacked the mirror of an SUV one time when they started to encroach into my
lane because they were too busy with their cell phone and iPod while driving.
I got what appeared to be an I'm sorry look/motion from them and they dropped
back a ways, probably out of embarassment.
When you're
When you're on a large bike, dressed in black with a black helmet and
gloves, people get intimidated easily. I take advantage of that when
necessary.
Honest to God, what I really wanted was full Mad Max regalia.
And not just on the motorcycle, but _especially_ on the bicycle!
-- Jim
I sold my last bike in 1967, I'm no expert. I went down easy once, that was
enough.
Couple years ago I was exiting off highway in predawn hours. I looked left
right, nothing there.
I pulled into the path of a bike, painted camouflage colors, rider in hunting
cloths, no light on. He missed
And sadly, the fact that diesel now costs significantly MORE than
premium unleaded is probably going to kill the interest in the new
generation of diesel vehicles from Mercedes, VW, and others, just when
it was looking like there might be a market opportunity for them.
Allan
--
1983 300D
Jim
I like what VW does with this, they have TWO oil pressure senders, one
that's about 0.3 bar for idle and another that's higher, for whatever
the minimum pressure should be at 2000 RPM.
If the pressure is too low at idle, the red Oil lamp illuminates. If
it's too low at speed, the lamp flashes
Pull the turbo off before you do anything and see if it runs better. Not
likely to be an easy solution but it certainly would be the cheapest.
-Rolf
andrew strasfogel wrote:
My new '83 wagon was delivered yesterday. Story is that it lost its oil
when the PO was driving at 75 mph on the
Avoid buying anything from mercedesource. Ever. Rip off scam artists.
Google mercedessourse and scam/ripoff.
-Rolf
Robert Rentfro wrote:
Is this anything? Looks pretty simple for two C notes. (hope I did the
attach thing right)
Bob R.
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An
Duvel is overpriced and lacks in taste compared to some others.
I had a 6 pack of Crystal Weiss this weekend. Some of the best
american made weissbier I have ever had.
-Rolf
Glenn Brown wrote:
Forget Stella Artois, and go for Duvel . . . at the top of my list for a
flavorful white ale.
G.M.
On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 7:43 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anybody have any good tips for removal of '87 W124 UPPER center console -
radio, climate control, etc?
There are two screws at the bottom, just above the radio. The wood
panel is hooked at the top and just swings up
On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 8:47 AM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Avoid buying anything from mercedesource. Ever. Rip off scam artists.
Google mercedessourse and scam/ripoff.
Really? I've never bought anything from them but a lot of people on
the mercedesshop forum seem happy with their
Not yet, but I'll put it on the list. Even though I don't ever see myself
as a 'beer drinker' I would like to have at least one or two that I like ok
for social situations that seem to call for one.
Thanks for the tip.
BillR
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Like I need another taste to satisfy when I have a hard enough time keeping
up with the vices I already have. Thanks for the suggestion.
Bill
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Rolf wrote: Duvel is overpriced and lacks in taste compared to some others.
I had a 6 pack of Crystal Weiss this weekend. Some of the best american made
weissbier I have ever had.
I am a wimp when it comes to beer. I like it VERY light. I usually just drink
Miller Lite. However, there is one
Light beer is like, sex in a canoe.
Not worth the risk.
That being said, I do like Sam Adams light.
Pete
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Rolf wrote: Duvel is overpriced and lacks in taste compared to some others.
I had a 6 pack
I seldom post stuff like this, but it deserves mention:
Demo Video:
http://lifehacker.com/389190/phun-teaches-physics-lessons-the-best-way-possible
Download (Windows, Linux, Mac):
http://www.phun.at/
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I heard that alot when I first started riding. Then I bought a Kawasaki LTD 454
for my wife.
~32hp IIRC and its fine. Sure its at 5700rpm on the highway but it acclerated
faster than a same year Corvette (supposedly anyway)
and has plenty of power for hauling my butt around. I've ridden it on
Stopped there a few years ago (Abita) Can't remember which brew I
had but it was ok, which means it is a traditional european type
beer, not the run of the mill American stuff. Food was good. I'd go
back anytime!
At 11:31 AM 5/12/2008, you wrote:
Rolf wrote: Duvel is overpriced and lacks in
Now thats just not true...
Again Kawi 454, 40,000+ miles on it. Runs fine, compression in the 120 range,
starts easy...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 02:52:22 -0400
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] was diesel, now Motorcycles for Bob/NOT!
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
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I've been happy with them. The manuals are great, especially for the somewhat
mechanically challenged such as myself.
The kits are outrageously over priced, but sometimes worth getting just to see
what he uses, then buying the stuff yourself next time around (radiator neck
upgrade, wheel
We get that stuff here in Occupied Aztlan, Turbodog and the whole line.
I had some once or twice, it was OK but not memorable. Shiner makes
some nice beers that are kinda light in taste, but still have flavor --
Blond, 99, they have a light (why bother), and occasional weissbiers and
some
Was true of 60s Beezumphs BTDT
At 11:58 AM 5/12/2008, you wrote:
Now thats just not true...
Again Kawi 454, 40,000+ miles on it. Runs fine, compression in the
120 range, starts easy...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 02:52:22 -0400
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] was diesel, now
And when/if you do so, do NOT CUT OFF the old cable until you have the pan
off and have verified that you have the correct replacement. There are at
least two styles of connector at the end inside the transmission, and they
don't interchange.
As the shop that did mine found out at 2 p.m. on
Thanks, Alex. That helps. 'Just trying to prepare for dash and evap
removal. What about radio removal? I know about lower console, and I have
a writeup from mercedesshop about dash, speakers, etc. 'Have little detail
about upper console, radio, climate control, upper switches, etc.
Any tips
Cheapest solution or cheapest diagnosis? There's no way I would drive a
nonaspirated diesel ever again!
On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 11:44 AM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Pull the turbo off before you do anything and see if it runs better. Not
likely to be an easy solution but it certainly would
I like their cool little booklets, but once I had to negotiate a partial
refund because the kit actually did NOT cover one of the models it said it
covered.
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wrote:
I've been happy with them. The manuals are great, especially
Then there are the little known but quick-working 9.5 percent Quebec
brews
On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 1:11 PM, Rich Thomas
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We get that stuff here in Occupied Aztlan, Turbodog and the whole line.
I had some once or twice, it was OK but not memorable. Shiner makes
I have not bought anything from them but have often looked at their site. Tried
to buy a fuel filter water
separator but they were out of stock.
They may be expensive and they may sell simplified stuff to some extent but I
have to admire what I perceive to be
their good intentions. They do seem
Its not so bad. Since I got the carbon blown out of my poor old 300D is moves
along quite nicely without my feeling
like I am abusing it. We went to my brother in law's yesterday about 30 miles
away with 4 of us in the car and ran
along at 75 mph much of the way. Wouldn't have gone any faster
I cannot say that they are or are not rip off artists. For I have never
bought anything except the how to books/booklets.
BUT I CAN SAY - When I began to work with these Mercedes cars last year it
was their Mercedes For Dummies booklet format that made me believe in
myself.
Dave H...
My euro 300D would pull 100+mph all day long. Was certainly lighter than
my federal spec cars and had pretty decent pickup. The M pump should be
a standard drop in replacement for anyone with an NA federal spec car.
-Rolf
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Cheapest solution or cheapest diagnosis?
I have never really heard anything about about the videos, help docs.
Its the markup on the products that borderlines usery.
Zen and the art of VW maintenance was the book that started it all for
me. The only thing that scares me in a car these days is computer chips.
-Rolf
Dave H... wrote:
I
On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 10:37 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks, Alex. That helps. 'Just trying to prepare for dash and evap
removal. What about radio removal? I know about lower console, and I have
a writeup from mercedesshop about dash, speakers, etc. 'Have little
I should add:
Compared to someone like DieselGiant, mercessource is a rip off. I have
ALWAYS respected Russell for the quality help he provides on the boards
and his DIY article. I have even bit my tongue and purchased from him
knowing I could get better prices elsewhere (I am a cheapskate). His
MY 300D is being held hostage until I can get this gasser fixed!
Intermittent random stalling on Daughter's SL started last fall. Was
ok warm, but sometimes would not start when hot. Listmembers
suggested the fuel pump and or FP relay. I changed the pump and
finally got a used FP relay and
Will the factory service CD help me significantly for evaporator/dash, etc,
removal on my 87 300D? 'Anybody have good deal on one?
Wilton
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On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 11:56 AM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Zen and the art of VW maintenance was the book that started it all for
me. The only thing that scares me in a car these days is computer chips.
Pshaw, that's what OBDII scanners and the like are for. The cars to
really watch out
As a programmer the last thing I want to do is work on computers in my
car :)
Give me good old solid state or none at all. The thing I *really* hate
about newer cars is the black box.
-Rolf
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 11:56 AM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Zen and
Thanks, again, Alex. I've copied some of Dave Meimann's tips from
mercedesshop. 'Think I'll try to reach 'im.
Re. 4.5 mm Allen wrench: Does Harbor Feight have an online catalog? I'll
try to find it.
BTW, I do have the orig. radio. Everything is orig. - very near showroom
at 108 kmi - 'pity
On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 12:16 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Re. 4.5 mm Allen wrench: Does Harbor Feight have an online catalog? I'll
try to find it.
This is the set you want:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=37862
Alex
Didn't Dan or Don or Jim or somebody have a server to download those at
one time? I got 116, 201 and 123 from that other site (braingears?)
several years ago when it took me 20 hours to download a CD.
Wilton Strickland wrote:
Will the factory service CD help me significantly for
Thanks, Alex. 'Just ordered the metric Allen set from HF.
Wilton
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Don (the Wonko one) has them. I gave him the W124 CDs at the IowaQ...
so he has those now as well.
Mitch Haley wrote:
Didn't Dan or Don or Jim or somebody have a server to download those at
one time? I got 116, 201 and 123 from that other site (braingears?)
several years ago when it took me
My Saab 99 developed the 'no hot start' problem when it was parked
for a year. Jumpering the fuel pump relay had no effect, nor did
unplugging the relay (which should have helped if it were flooded).
Nothing other than a minute or two of cranking would start it,
and I never figured out why.
Didn't Wonko take down his web server?
Did Jim Cathey ever have one?
I wouldn't be surprised to see Wonko burn copies and mail them
to Wilton.
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This is different, because the fuel pump does not run with the old
resoldered relay or the new (used) relay in place. The fuel pump
does run and the engine starts and runs with the FP relay plug
jumpered. This leads me to the question of what are the inputs to the relay.
At 02:35 PM
Mitch Haley wrote:
Didn't Wonko take down his web server?
Not a clue.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Wonko burn copies and mail them
to Wilton.
I've got a webserver I can put the W124 and W116 CDs on, but it would be
on an individual basis... if Wonko doesn't have his stuff anymore let
me
Sorry - didn't mean to offend anyone in the nonaspirated sub-clique. ;) I
have in fact owned two NA 300 diesels, a '76 (identical to Randy's) and a
1980 300D (anthracite/sienna).. They were both great cars but I got tired
of the noise...
On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 2:50 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sam Light is the only light worth drinking...
I'm into dark beer. A really good beer should slap you around a bit on the way
down.
I had a coffee porter that was outstanding not long ago, should get some more
of that.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 16:42:43 +
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I bought his sunroof kit and seat book. Both were decent and handy for somebody
who just couldn't figure it out from the factory descriptions.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 10:05:12 -0700 (PDT)
From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Diesel Fuel Injector Bench Tester
To:
Big difference between any '60s bike and an '89 Kawi.
I sat on an early '70s Honda 450 the other day. I liked the look, liked the
seating position, liked the price.
HATED the drum brakes. They felt squishy and unresponsive. Tried another one,
it felt exactly the same.
Double disks on my Honda
Which is... ?
If I post it here, some do-gooder will blab. I'd just as soon wait to see how
long it takes for the person involved to catch on.
Any long time MBCA member who is as smart as he thinks he is has already seen
it.
RLE
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Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get
Aye, I am no longer allowed to ride (got the scars to prove it) until
the kids are in college (I'll be damned if I wait that long). I had been
working on restoring a 67 Kawa Avenger, got what a beautiful bike it
would have been. Sold it to buy a parts W123. Drum brakes are scary.
I've had a
'Spose somebody/Wonko/LTDon would let me borrow,rent, etc., as necessary,
appropriate CD for a copy of my B-52 book, In The BUFF?
Wilton
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A true crotch rocket, like a Ninja 600, would be even more painful
to ride 80 miles than a Shadow, assuming he lived that long (seriously,
Bob, a 600 Ninja and the other race bikes with headlights that it competes
with are very dangerous in the wrong hands, if you move the throttle 1/4
turn
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900A1. His wife finally sold it for $500. He rode it to Reno and back long
ago. Learned his lesson.
Ive got to think that was a bargain for the original big bore crotch rocket.
My favorite from that era was the 84-86 VF500F Honda Interceptor. Cheapest
I see those is 3x
BTW, Alex, instrument needles, etc., on my '87 124 are still bright and
clear. Car was parked in dark garage all the time 'till I got it nearly 4
years ago. Lack of sun is a major thing that kept it so pristine - well,
that and a meticulous, caring owner.
Wilton
Ya, $500 for a 250 is about right.
I've ridden but never owned a Ninja. Cant stand them, rubber band bikes.
No torque or power until upper and then its unwieldy. Love the V fours!
-Rolf
Mitch Haley wrote:
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900A1. His wife finally sold it for $500. He rode it to
Drum brakes are still good brakes. One must usually upgrade the old bikes. Put
on new hoses for one thing. Old
hoses get squishy and that makes the brakes feel squishy.
Randy
Further comment to item noted below. I do not think that Honda ever called a
750 a Goldwing. The original Goldwings
Pull carpet behind the wood trim on the console and remove the screw
holding the trim down. Pry up on the tab (don't pull on the trim,
you'll rip the tab off). Once free, lift the rear of the trim up
until the stuff unplugs and you can unhook the trim (and switches
that stay in it) and
Just unpacked my junkyard 124 300D driveshaft (1987). I had them
match mark it before they pulled it apart (i hope) The u-joint end
has 2 marks cast into the yoke. The other end had one mark. Neither
end had the two lines with a to make an arrow, as previously
described on the list. If
Some think Anchor Steam is something special. Personally, I don't.
Here are a few others which are also exceptional:
St. Feuillien Abbey Ale (Belgian Special Blond Ale)
Leffe Blonde Abbey Ale
Clovis Special Belgian Ale
Barber Belgian Honey Ale
Blanche De Bruxelles (Belgian White Ale)
Pax
R A Bennell wrote:
Drum brakes are still good brakes. One must usually upgrade the old bikes.
Put on new hoses for one thing.
I don't think I've ever seen a hydraulic drum brake on a bike. Usually
cable operated double leading shoe front and rod operated single
leading shoe rear. The servo
damn you
OK Don wrote:
IIRC, I got about 45 MPG on both the R69S and the R100, but that was
awhile ago. I'm very happy with 30- 33 in the 602 engined cars. Update
on the '92 that Kaleb's still crying about - at 778 miles so far, it's
averaged 31.6 MPG - mixed city and highway.
On Sun, May
try jb weld
Kevin Kraly wrote:
Darn, I was afraid of that! I think I'm going to try to do it the
Catheyesque way and get the broken piece cut apart, taken off the cable and
get the 2 or 3 inches of threads that are still left to go into the
adjuster. I need some good luck!
Kevin in
Thanks, Peter. Yes, I'll need to remove entire center console and dash for
evaporator swap.
Wilton
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