Forum: Battle scooters
Yesterday, 05:14 PM
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Sendler
Why are we talking about a Majesty clutch on a FORZA thread??>
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Forum: Battle scooters
05-22-2013, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 226
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Getting a Forza
Just made a deal with yesterday so I'll be getting the first Forza my dealer gets in. Trading my Sportster and getting out of motorcycles. From now on it will be the Forza and my high mileage Helix.
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Forum: Battle scooters
05-16-2013, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 226
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valve adjustment
Many thanks for the information. That's not very often but is it difficult to access the valves and are they tappet and screw or shims? I like to do as much routine maintenance myself as possible....
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Forum: Battle scooters
05-16-2013, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 226
Views: 23,229
Valve adjustment
Does anyone know whats involved in doing a valve adjustment? Shims or adjuster with locknut? How easy is it to gain access to valves? Do you have to remove a bunch of body panels?
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Forum: Battle scooters
05-15-2013, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 226
Views: 23,229
Honda Forza 300
I was just told by two different Honda dealers that the Forza is DEFINATELY going to be available in the US later this year. Speculation was June-August but nothing definite yet. Anyone want to buy a...
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Forum: Battle scooters
05-14-2013, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 226
Views: 23,229
Forza 300
I phoned two Honda dealers. One was Honda Of Russellville and they are one of the biggest. They both had no idea what I was talking about. They said Honda often times post new bikes on their website...
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Forum: Road warriors
05-11-2013, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 317
Views: 36,088
Yes
My friend in Larned, Kansas has one. He has 250 miles on it. The next nice day I'm going to ride it. Its VERY heavy.
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Forum: Battle scooters
05-10-2013, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 11
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Scooters
I've owned 99-100 2 wheelers. Maybe 5 were scooters. Started on a Cushman Super Eagle in 58 and had a 400 Burgman and a Vespa 150 and two Helix's. Current Helix bought new in 95 has 65698. I haven't...
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Forum: Battle scooters
04-25-2013, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 226
Views: 23,229
New Honda scooter.
I phoned a dealer in Canada and he said yes they will be in in a couple months. I need one here in Kansas. Have a Helix I haven't ridden in 7 years but it still has 65698 miles. I think the 300...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-08-2013, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 53
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The Darian Gap
Try to find a copy of Ed Culberson's book Obsessions Die Hard. I knew Ed personally and he bridged the Darian Gap a number of years ago rideing his BMW R80 GS named Amigo. He was an MSF instructor in...
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Forum: Battle scooters
04-04-2013, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 777
Helix
David I appreciate your reply. You'll find one. It has been sitting but I'm emotionally attached to it like a child.
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Forum: Battle scooters
04-03-2013, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 777
Helix
You should buy something else after the deal I offered you. I know your not Helix material. Good luck.
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Forum: Road warriors
04-03-2013, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 3,292
Views: 293,041
Cb1100
I got impatient waiting and bought a new 2009 XL883L my dealer had on the floor. Has 427 miles now and I'd like to sell it to get the CB1100. Had a new 1969 K bike back in the day. A green one. They...
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Forum: Battle scooters
04-02-2013, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,057
Helix
I haven't ridden my 95 Helix in 7 years but I've put 65698 miles on it. I used to run it wide open all the time. Going down a long hill here in Western Kansas I've seen 78 mph. With no wind on the...
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Forum: Road warriors
04-02-2013, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 2,648
Views: 431,603
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-25-2013, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,283
03 Silverwing
There is an 03 Silverwing with 6000 miles on this site of bikes for sale for $3100. I'd think thats a better deal.
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Forum: Americas
03-20-2013, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 5
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KOA Campgrounds
KOA's are very overpriced and often along interstates where you hear traffic all night long. I'd try local and private campgrounds along the way. State parks etc. Cheaper and better.
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Forum: Airheads
03-20-2013, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 480
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Forum: Road warriors
03-16-2013, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 2,648
Views: 431,603
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Forum: Road warriors
03-10-2013, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,492
Road King
Ride it like it is. If the seats not perfect buy a Alaska Sheepskin from Alaska Sheepskin Company. Don't try to change an already great bike. Just ride it.
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Forum: Battle scooters
02-26-2013, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,113
94 Helix
I've put 65698 miles on my Helix which I haven't ridden in the last 7 years.
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Forum: Airheads
02-21-2013, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 9
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Bing Agency
Phone Bing at 800-309-2464 in Council Grove, Ks.
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Forum: Battle scooters
02-21-2013, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 4
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Helix
I have a 94 Helix bought new in 95 with 65698 miles. I haven't ridden it in 7 years. Need to put in a new battery and gas. Drained tank when I put it up and turn engine over a couple times a year so...
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Forum: Road warriors
02-15-2013, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 200
Views: 29,196
Shop Manual FT500 82-83
I have a Honda Shop Manual for the 82-83 FT 500 single. Its in excellent condition except for a note written on the front cover. I'd like $30 including shipping to the lower 48. PM me if you want it.
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Forum: 2 smokers
02-11-2013, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 3,703
1970 Maico 400
My good friend Pete Haffenden won the Florida Open Class Championship back in 1970 on his yellow 400 Maico. What a good rider.
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Forum: Airheads
02-01-2013, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 3,935
Views: 831,883
Tefco dry legs
They are Tefco Dry Legs made by a company in Texas. They also made an awsome m/c camping trailer. I think only a few were ever produced. I had Dry Legs on my 1986 R65 S.
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Forum: Road warriors
02-01-2013, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 317
Views: 36,088
Price
Anyway you slice it $17990 is a very reasonable price for the tourer. Everyone has their own opinion but people need to get real. Thats a hell of a price for a bike like that. Personally I like the...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-27-2013, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 256
Views: 23,050
Old Age
I'll soon be 69 and ride my XL883L regularily. Been rideing since 1958. Have around 300000 miles.
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Forum: Old's Cool
01-17-2013, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 10,992
Views: 5,614,668
Jesus Bike
For those of you that don't know the Jesus Bike was owned by Greg Heinritz. I believe it had about 500,000 miles on it. Greg lives in Mena, Arkansas and was quite active in the Christian Motorcycle...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-28-2012, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 3,292
Views: 293,041
Cb1100
This thread has gotton way off track. What does a Tacoma's valve adjustment interval have to do with the CB1100?
What interest me is when will they actually be available in the US and what prices...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-24-2012, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,508
Pictures
I wasn't asking for sarcastic comments. I was asking for concrete information.
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Forum: Thumpers
12-24-2012, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,508
2013 Harley Davidson 500 single
I'd like to see pictures of the mid year new Harley Davidson 500 single based on the Buell Blast. My dealer says it coming and it'll look more like a Harley.
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Forum: Road warriors
12-23-2012, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,298
Norge
If your not SURE don't do anything. Personally I'd stay away from new Guzzi's.
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Forum: Road warriors
12-21-2012, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 249
Views: 19,622
Sr 400
To me retro means exactly like it was back in the day. Carb, no disc etc. I'd love to see Harley build a magneto, kick start XLCH exactly like they were back in the 60's. This new stuff looks like...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-21-2012, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 249
Views: 19,622
400 single
Of course I could live with a 400 single. I rode a 250 Helix 65698 miles. The 400 would probably top out at 85mph. Thats plenty fast enough. I'd want the kick starter though. That makes it a real...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-19-2012, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 3,292
Views: 293,041
Can't wait.
I want something now so bought a 883 Sportster with 29 miles on it for about $3500 less than the cost of a CB1100. No valves to adjust and about as retro as you can get. Of course I started rideing...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-19-2012, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 249
Views: 19,622
Sissies
Why are there so many sissies out there? If you can't kick it don't ride it. I rode XLCH Sportsters for years and Velocettes. All it takes is learning the starting drill and knowing your bike.
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Forum: Road warriors
12-17-2012, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 249
Views: 19,622
Sr400
I hope it comes soon or I will already have bought a new CB1100. I'd rather have the kick start Yamaha 400.
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Forum: Road warriors
12-11-2012, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 3,292
Views: 293,041
Change the bike
Why does everyone want to change the bike? Leave it alone. If it isn't right for you then don't buy it.
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Forum: Thumpers
12-09-2012, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,146
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