Polaris is making Indian now and their new big motor is 1800 CC and air
cooled.
On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 1:00 PM, Kurt Nolte
wrote:
> HD still has a mostly aircooled lineup, but they were the first
> manufacturer to go to an all injected USA lineup, which is cool.
>
> Kurt
> On Oct 21, 2014 9:12
HD still has a mostly aircooled lineup, but they were the first
manufacturer to go to an all injected USA lineup, which is cool.
Kurt
On Oct 21, 2014 9:12 AM, "paul annen" wrote:
> Hd and victory have been water cooling and injected for almost 10 Years now
> On Oct 21, 2014 1:11 AM, "Felix" wro
Hd and victory have been water cooling and injected for almost 10 Years now
On Oct 21, 2014 1:11 AM, "Felix" wrote:
> Just taken this photo next to where I park my scooter at work:
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 5:13 AM, Kurt Nolte
> wrote:
>
>> What's the current top line Harley these days?
Just taken this photo next to where I park my scooter at work:
On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 5:13 AM, Kurt Nolte
wrote:
> What's the current top line Harley these days? That's probably the biggest
> aircooled lump out there right now.
>
> Quick pick at random from their "Touring" line came up with
What's the current top line Harley these days? That's probably the biggest
aircooled lump out there right now.
Quick pick at random from their "Touring" line came up with 103.1 CID, or
~1700cc.
-Kurt
On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 10:23 PM, Allen Thomas
wrote:
> No, air cooled can be as large as a wa
No, air cooled can be as large as a water cooled engine. Though I don't
think there are any larger than 1600 cc.
Allen Thomas
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I have a 50cc bike with liquid cooling. But that's high performance Italian
racing scooter
On Oct 20, 2014 5:42 PM, "Felix" wrote:
> Thanks for great explanations Kurt and Phil! Definitively air cooled
> engines are going to be limited to low engine sizes. And even with that, I
> remember to see
Thanks for great explanations Kurt and Phil! Definitively air cooled
engines are going to be limited to low engine sizes. And even with that, I
remember to see some 125cc motorcycles with water radiators!!
On Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 10:40 AM, Kurt Nolte
wrote:
> Phil, I'm not sure why you're equat
Phil, I'm not sure why you're equating EFI with a loss of torque and low
RPM performance. Though, if I had to hazard a guess, it's because EFI was
introduced to motorcycles via racing, then race-reps, then general high
performance bikes (Hayabusa, etc). All of these are characterized by high
RPM, l
So far as I know, they aren't... yet.
Just saying if they did, I would give it a chance.
-Kurt
On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 9:32 PM, Allen Thomas wrote:
> I didn't know they made them.
>
> On Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 10:29 PM, Kurt Nolte
> wrote:
>
>> I'd give an XR750 a shot.
>>
>> Kurt
>> On Sep 27,
I didn't know they made them.
On Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 10:29 PM, Kurt Nolte
wrote:
> I'd give an XR750 a shot.
>
> Kurt
> On Sep 27, 2014 10:15 PM, "Allen Thomas" wrote:
>
>> Yea the XR1200 is the only HD I'd want to ride.
>>
>> Allen Thomas
>> On Sep 27, 2014 5:22 PM, "Kurt Nolte" wrote:
>>
>>
I'd give an XR750 a shot.
Kurt
On Sep 27, 2014 10:15 PM, "Allen Thomas" wrote:
> Yea the XR1200 is the only HD I'd want to ride.
>
> Allen Thomas
> On Sep 27, 2014 5:22 PM, "Kurt Nolte" wrote:
>
>> I'd test ride a flat-tracker variant based on that architecture, but
>> cruisers don't hold any a
Yea the XR1200 is the only HD I'd want to ride.
Allen Thomas
On Sep 27, 2014 5:22 PM, "Kurt Nolte" wrote:
> I'd test ride a flat-tracker variant based on that architecture, but
> cruisers don't hold any attraction for me.
>
> Kurt
> On Sep 27, 2014 4:05 PM, "EGrider" wrote:
>
>> I'm with you on
I'd test ride a flat-tracker variant based on that architecture, but
cruisers don't hold any attraction for me.
Kurt
On Sep 27, 2014 4:05 PM, "EGrider" wrote:
> I'm with you on the "Don't knock it till you tried it" philosophy. As I
> said in the second sentence from my previous post: "I'd like
I think the bolt is stealing all of the women and young riders, as they
already had a bit of an aftermarket for the bike when it launched. And huge
factory support and marketing it as a custom builder platform. HD needs a
bike like this to compete. I also agree it gives them a platform to try and
g
I ride a Harley and a Honda. But I never wear wife beater's, don't even
own one. And I admit I do have a half shell, but it's the DOT approved and I
only wear it at bike week due to the loads of short trips that we take make
it a much more convenient helmet. I am not a bit bashful sporting m
Car, not CAT. Swype errors, man. Swype errors.
On Sep 26, 2014 11:18 AM, "Kurt Nolte" wrote:
> I don't know that anyone is expecting that sort of model anymore. Dreaming
> of it, sure, but I don't think it's been a true model of consumer behavior
> in decades, at least not in the USDM. Even CAT m
I don't know that anyone is expecting that sort of model anymore. Dreaming
of it, sure, but I don't think it's been a true model of consumer behavior
in decades, at least not in the USDM. Even CAT manufacturers are abandoning
that model, since there isn't enough upward mobility in pay these days, i
I guess the big question is - will new riders take to the idea that they
can buy their first bike, second, third, etc all the way up to and
including a trike for when they're not able to hold the bike up any
more from one company. It certainly appeals from a brand loyalty
perspective...
On Fri
Here's a video if you want to know more about their upcoming electric bike:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyJr8BoklC0
-Kyle
On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 7:42 AM, Joey Kelley wrote:
> I have been told that the development of the 500cc one was directly tied
> to the aging fleet of buell blasts cur
I have been told that the development of the 500cc one was directly tied to
the aging fleet of buell blasts currently used by the HD rider Ed program.
MSF will not allow anything above 500cc.
-Joey Kelley
JoeyKelley.com
JoeyKelleyPhoto.com
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Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well it appears I'm hanging up my Leather
Jacket
Trust is a many leveled thing :-)
Heres the good side - I was charged a fair price for all
the parts involved - essentially the same prices I'd pay if I were
buying them myself - the la
Trust is a many leveled thing :-)
Heres the good side - I was charged a fair price for all
the parts involved - essentially the same prices I'd pay if I were
buying them myself - the labor hours figured in were fair and
approximately what I'd say were what a competent tech would have i
well thats what the steelership performed correct? then they will have to
fix it at no additional cost! but do you trust them at this point???
On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Joey Kelley wrote:
> All,
>One further update to the continuing saga
> The idle is not just wrong
All,
One further update to the continuing saga
The idle is not just wrong - its WAAY wrong - guessing by ear
(tach still not hooked up - still no cable) that she is running
somewhere between 2000 and 3000 when warmed up with the throttle
closed. Have double checked the throttle
Dan,
Check for further updates- I've found and fixed the "leak."
-Joey
On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 10:34 AM, LBOCEAN wrote:
> Joey,
>
> Sorry for the woes. But this just does'nt sound right. $800+ and
> they couldn't find the leak!
>
> Lets see if we can't help here. Got a
it takes a bit of getting used to. I have to lift my feet to apply the brake
and and shift gears.
On Mar 9, 2012, at 5:49 PM, Javier Garcia wrote:
> Now that I see you GL again, I see it has floorboards instead of pegs, like
> mine. I figure it has to be even harder to find the space to put yo
I took some of the chrome of mine...
On Mar 9, 2012, at 5:36 PM, Kyle Munz wrote:
> I swear Honda has someone who's full time job it is to go over every square
> inch of Goldwings looking for room for one more chrome doodad or an
> electrical hemhaw or some pinstriping doomathingy.
>
> -Kyle
Now that I see you GL again, I see it has floorboards instead of pegs, like
mine. I figure it has to be even harder to find the space to put your feet
down.
Javier.
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 5:30 PM, Graham Rogers wrote:
> well now you're talking a new thread
>
> On Mar 9, 2012, at 4:12 PM, pau
i agree... and people will buy it... and if honda cant find the space,
there are 3 after market places that will...
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 5:36 PM, Kyle Munz wrote:
> I swear Honda has someone who's full time job it is to go over every
> square inch of Goldwings looking for room for one more chr
I swear Honda has someone who's full time job it is to go over every square
inch of Goldwings looking for room for one more chrome doodad or an
electrical hemhaw or some pinstriping doomathingy.
-Kyle
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 4:30 PM, Graham Rogers wrote:
> well now you're talking a new thread ..
well now you're talking a new thread
On Mar 9, 2012, at 4:12 PM, paul annen wrote:
> bikes, hot cars, not so hot cars, trucks, family just tell a good story
> with it, someone will enjoy it.. just label the thread apropately
>
> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 4:08 PM, Kyle Munz wrote:
> I'm p
bikes, hot cars, not so hot cars, trucks, family just tell a good story
with it, someone will enjoy it.. just label the thread apropately
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 4:08 PM, Kyle Munz wrote:
> I'm pretty sure that I speak for most of the group when I say that pics
> are always welcome. Pics of a
I'm pretty sure that I speak for most of the group when I say that pics are
always welcome. Pics of any bike, in any thread ;)
-Kyle
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Graham Rogers wrote:
> The '84 GL1100 of last year I found in a barn. The owner said the front
> wheel was bent and the charging s
sure, we love pics here...
might i bring up the notion of a sub group called wings and things again??
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 3:56 PM, Graham Rogers wrote:
> The '84 GL1100 of last year I found in a barn. The owner said the front
> wheel was bent and the charging system was bad. My son and I w
The '84 GL1100 of last year I found in a barn. The owner said the front wheel
was bent and the charging system was bad. My son and I went out and looked at
it. It was covered in dust but looked good otherwise. I had David push down
on the back end while I spun the front wheel - no bend in it.
you must have found the 2 rare ones, that is just what i came across when
doing my home work before buying mine. and the starter on mine looks easy
to do, but my mechanic buddy says otherwise... lets hope i never have to
find out
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 3:34 PM, Graham Rogers wrote:
> I have an
I have an injected 1985 GW Limited Edition. It really runs smooth and is easy
to start. The previous owner, who owned it for 22 years said it was always
easy to start. He had it meticulously maintained. By the way I know where
there is another '85 Limited Edition , front fairing is a wright
Thanks for the clarification. I wouldn't have known the difference between
the two.
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 2:46 PM, paul annen wrote:
> the bars on the fux tank confuse me.. but i like them... bike is NOT an
> 89... not a bad deal, i would bump it while loading on a trailer to make
> sure the t
the bars on the fux tank confuse me.. but i like them... bike is NOT an
89... not a bad deal, i would bump it while loading on a trailer to make
sure the trans and engine arent locked up... but these bikes arent known
for that... and the style looks like a carb not injected... if it will
clean up n
85 could be carbed or injected, starters are a pain to swap
out, batteries are no big deal.. i would say that if its injected that
would be a deal breaker... they started an injected option in 85 and stoped
only a few years later because they could never get them to run right
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012
Ha. Wonder if this one is still available...
http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/mcy/2825084111.html - but it's sat for
2 years and needed some work before that...
Still, I like my 750 and don't really have space for a bigger bike, much
less 2. Probably will go for something bigger in a while,
: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
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*Ron I think your assessment of the GL1100 is insightful and comprehensive.
And you're right, the low-speed footwork issue improves with time.
Personally that w
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*Ron I think your assessment of the GL1100 is insightful and comprehensive.
And you're right, the low-speed footwork
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 8:45 AM, Javier Garcia wrote:
> You have to try two up. That is when you really get a good sense of how
> much torque there is available.
*
Agreed!!! The Wing was built from the beginning for two-up riding and
that's one place it shines brightly. :) I never minded having
*Ron I think your assessment of the GL1100 is insightful and comprehensive.
And you're right, the low-speed footwork issue improves with time.
Personally that was my 5th Goldwing so I was more accustomed to adjusting.
Obviously you can remove the engine guards if you desire. I only put them
on so I
I agree Javier. I've taken my '85 LE GW out a few times in this warm weather.
Being a little fellow (Graham, small short fellow) I find it a bit awkward at
stops and at the bottom of our drive way.
On Mar 9, 2012, at 10:45 AM, Javier Garcia wrote:
> I have the same bike, and I agree with all y
I have the same bike, and I agree with all your descriptions. Coming from
the NH 750, I found the whole position, weight and dimensions really odd,
but after few days I got really used to it. I have used as a daily commute
and it is being really cool. I have also taken it to twisty roads and she
do
Please stop posting, my bank account doesn't need another hit...
Thank you,
my wife
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 1:34 AM, surfswab wrote:
> Good question.
>
> Compared to my NH750, first impression is just pure riding comfort.
> You hear people say it's an old man's bike. Well, I AM an old man and
>
So now that you have had a decent ride on her, what are your thoughts?
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Subje
same thing here in florida... i had my bike on a trailer, but no tags on
the trailer prevented me from taking it to the dmv... beat cop showed up
while i was cleaning the carbs
On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 12:45 PM, surfswab wrote:
> DMV does that here too. But my scenario would have been riding thr
Wonderful! I couldn't be happier.
Oregon also requires a VIN inspection on all out-of-state transfers but
those are done at the DMV office at the time of registration.
I'm glad the GL made the trip safely. :-)
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On Mar 7, 2012 6:00 PM, "surfswab" wrote:
I'm happy for you, that is a really nice bike.
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Well I have taken the wussy way out - I've got an appointment with the
local Suzuki dealer next Tuesday to start a carb clean out and rebuild
if necessary.
I'm afraid I don't have the experience or facility to deal with carbs
- and I get very nervous about them.
When I get the bike back, (about a w
ts... Layer up
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Date: Thursday, November 11, 2010 2:35:13 pm
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From: "Noah Goodall"
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well I've finally ...
I'm starting to get ready for my first winter here in Virginia. I
have a balac
layers Thermal underwear and lots of thin lots of thin layers, dont rely on
1 thick jacket or pants... Layer up
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Date: Thursday, November 11, 2010 2:35:13 pm
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
From: "Noah Goodall"
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re:
I'm starting to get ready for my first winter here in Virginia. I
have a balaclava and some good ski gloves already. The gloves have a
zippered pouch on the back of the hand for those hand warmer packets.
Hopefully they'll do the job. I also just ordered some a Frogg Toggs
rain suit that'll help
Those are the gloves I have for the winter. They work extremely well, but
they are pretty bulky.
Javier.
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 6:53 PM, Graham Rogers wrote:
> How do you know what size? I have gloves that are medium and large, better
> to go bigger than smaller I guess. I wonder is there a
How do you know what size? I have gloves that are medium and large,
better to go bigger than smaller I guess. I wonder is there a way of
measuring? Graham
On Nov 10, 2010, at 6:18 PM, Noah Goodall wrote:
Is this the glove you're referring to? Only $50, that's not bad at
all.
http://w
Is this the glove you're referring to? Only $50, that's not bad at all.
http://www.amazon.com/Olympia-4296-Gore-Tex-Weather-Gloves/dp/B001A3JG6U
On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 1:25 PM, sfox618 wrote:
> I have a pair of Olympia all weather gloves. they're a couple of
> years old so I don't remember the
thats where i got my leather jacket for $20... Got to love pawn shops
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From: hall...@luckymail.com
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well I've finally determined that I am crazy
I
I found a pair of leather pants at a pawn shop cheap that fit over my jeans
that work well.
rodhll
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From: Allen Thomas
To: Nightwawk Lovers
Sent: Mon, Nov 8, 2010 6:11 am
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well I've finally determined that I am crazy
I
ittens are ideal, because they are better at keeping
one's hands warm than gloves.
It helps to have a fairing type windshield also.
From: "pa_s...@verizon.net"
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sun, November 7, 2010 2:31:20 PM
Subject: Re: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well
hands warm than gloves.
It helps to have a fairing type windshield also.
From: "pa_s...@verizon.net" To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.comSent: Sun, November 7, 2010 2:31:20 PMSubject: Re: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well I've finally determined that I am crazyI wear down mittens
: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well I've finally determined that I am crazy
I've got some cheap winter gloves that I bought from cycle gear that have
taken me down into the mid 30s for rides up to about 30mins or so. My
problem is my knees. I can never keep them warm enough.
-Kyle
On Su
Thanks Javier, I wouldn't do that much winter riding to justify
spending the money, Graham
On Nov 7, 2010, at 9:56 PM, Javier Garcia wrote:
Graham,
they connect to the 12V system, to power carbon fiber flexible
elements. Check this one out:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/461
I just got a Tourmaster Transitions Series 2 jacket and rode yesterday in
about 45 deg F weather. Core temp was fine, head was fine, fingers got a
little chilly on a ~1 hr ride. Gloves are Texport Hipora? with thinsulate.
A bit bulky, but seem to do the job pretty well.
I love the jacket now, we
Graham,
they connect to the 12V system, to power carbon fiber flexible elements.
Check this one out:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/461/10327/ITEM/Tour-Master-Synergy-Heated-Leather-Gloves.aspx
They also sell heated jackets, pants, socks, etc. I am thinking in getting
the jacket first
Javier, bulky gloves make my hands ache. Heated gloves sound good,
how are they heated? Graham
On Nov 7, 2010, at 8:50 PM, Javier Garcia wrote:
Graham,
I got a pair of Olympia winter gloves that are just amazingly warm.
The problem is that they are pretty bulky. How about heated gloves?
Graham,
I got a pair of Olympia winter gloves that are just amazingly warm. The
problem is that they are pretty bulky. How about heated gloves?
Javier.
On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 2:09 PM, Graham Rogers wrote:
> My hands and fingers are what stop me from winter riding. I don't or can't
> seem to fi
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sun, November 7, 2010 2:31:20 PM
Subject: Re: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well I've finally determined that I am
crazy
I wear down mittens with fleece liners.
BFF
Nov 7, 2010 01:09:15 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:
My hands and fing
awk_lovers@googlegroups.com
From: "Joey Kelley"
Subject: Re: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well I've finally determined that I am
crazy
Quite frankly - the Florida move is looking quite good.. :-)
One day I hope to be able to snow-bird it - Winters down
south - summers in Mai
Quite frankly - the Florida move is looking quite good.. :-)
One day I hope to be able to snow-bird it - Winters down
south - summers in Maine. Some migrate for work - I'd migrate for
weather!
-Joey
On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 4:02 PM, greenzer...@gmail.com
wrote:
> i moved to f
i moved to florida
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Date: Sunday, November 07, 2010 3:57:16 pm
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From: pa_s...@verizon.net
Subject: Re: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well I've finally determined that I am
crazy
I wear down mittens with fleece liners.
BFF
I wear down mittens with fleece liners.BFFNov 7, 2010 01:09:15 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:My hands and fingers are what stop me from winter riding. I don't or can't seem to find the right gloves. GrahamOn Nov 7, 2010, at 11:53 AM, Javier Garcia wrote:Joey,well done. The key for
I've got some cheap winter gloves that I bought from cycle gear that have
taken me down into the mid 30s for rides up to about 30mins or so. My
problem is my knees. I can never keep them warm enough.
-Kyle
On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 1:09 PM, Graham Rogers wrote:
> My hands and fingers are what sto
My hands and fingers are what stop me from winter riding. I don't or
can't seem to find the right gloves. Graham
On Nov 7, 2010, at 11:53 AM, Javier Garcia wrote:
Joey,
well done. The key for winter riding is to wear the proper
clothing. I have done 27-28 F, with the forecast saying "Fee
Joey,
well done. The key for winter riding is to wear the proper clothing. I have
done 27-28 F, with the forecast saying "Feels like 24F". I admit it was dam
cold, but you just need a good pair of winter gloves.
This year I am thinking in trying the heated gear, no because I can't handle
the cold,
Anything is possible - its now had about 700 miles on it since this
problem was fixed by a new o-ring / oil change and no sign of any
further trouble.
-Joey
On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 12:45 PM, chas 83 550 wrote:
> perhaps it was unevenly over torqued on the install?
>
> On Jul 6, 8:01 am
Yes,
Just for good measure I grabbed a ratchet and socket and tried
to tighten it. No such luck.
When Dad and I dumped the oil, I actually had to straddle the
bike and hold it in place while he put some torque on he ratchet to
get it off. There was no looseness involved.
Bo
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