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Forum: Old's Cool 05-18-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 351
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It's always the battery.

It's always the battery.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-11-2013, 04:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
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I thought about using fire crackers, but didn't...

I thought about using fire crackers, but didn't have any on hand. The next morning, when I was sober, the idea didn't have as much appeal.
There is a small body shop on the edge of town that filled...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-29-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,371
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Curvy, Is this your first 650 rebuild? Mine had...

Curvy,
Is this your first 650 rebuild? Mine had a piston that looked just like that. I rebuilt the engine twice before I got it right.
A great place for answers is britbike.com .Those guys wrote...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-26-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 247
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If the compression is OK than it is probably a...

If the compression is OK than it is probably a valve guide.
Forum: Old's Cool 03-21-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 527
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I cut lead flashing into 3/4" x various length...

I cut lead flashing into 3/4" x various length strips and experiment with how long of a piece will do the job. Then I wrap the one that weighs enough around a spoke. When I get it right, I crimp it a...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-14-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10,989
Views: 5,611,675
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You missed the joke. Sorry. I laughed my ass off....

You missed the joke. Sorry. I laughed my ass off.
Well played ADK and doug s!
Forum: Old's Cool 03-06-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 612
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I have all of mine through Foremost, but I get a...

I have all of mine through Foremost, but I get a discount because I am a member of AARP.
Maybe this isn't for you.
Forum: Old's Cool 02-03-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 612
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And you are sure it isn't the kill switch on the...

And you are sure it isn't the kill switch on the kickstand.
Forum: Old's Cool 02-03-2013, 04:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,687
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It just goes to show you that a stitch in time...

It just goes to show you that a stitch in time saves nine. If you had put the smallest dab of grease on the cam, the points would have never broken in the first place.:D
So, yes. Continue carrying...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-20-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
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Maybe I don't need to tell you, but be sure you...

Maybe I don't need to tell you, but be sure you bleed off the air pressure before you remove the drain screw or hilarity we ensue.
Forum: Old's Cool 01-09-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10,989
Views: 5,611,675
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Used to see him at Sturgis in the early 80's ...

Used to see him at Sturgis in the early 80's
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How can you be sure it was the same guy? :lol3
Forum: Old's Cool 01-02-2013, 06:44 PM
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So where is the girl on that motorcycle?

So where is the girl on that motorcycle?
Forum: Old's Cool 12-22-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2,909
Views: 729,174
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I have seen many photos from this museum, but...

I have seen many photos from this museum, but this is the first time that I can recall that you mentioned its name. A little googling and I came up with this http://www.motorcyclepediamuseum.org.
It...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-07-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10,989
Views: 5,611,675
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Correct. An Impala pick-up truck was called an El...

Correct. An Impala pick-up truck was called an El Camino.
Forum: Old's Cool 11-07-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,372
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It took me a minute to figure out how you were...

It took me a minute to figure out how you were "talking on the phone" and getting the camera to record it.Did you come up with the "put one radio near the camera and talk into the other" on your own?...
Forum: Old's Cool 10-23-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 590,489
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A few bikes back there is a Suzuki GS850 by...

A few bikes back there is a Suzuki GS850 by "fotoduda.com"
Look close and you can see two wheel lock to secure a $200 bike. That must be one rough neighborhood!
Makes me happy that I live where I...
Forum: Old's Cool 08-08-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 590,489
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This is what she looked like the day I brought...

This is what she looked like the day I brought her home in April 2010http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg306/mswanton/iphone043.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg306/mswanton/iphone044.jpg...
Forum: Old's Cool 08-08-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,984
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Even my podunk town has a muffler shop or two. I...

Even my podunk town has a muffler shop or two. I don't remember if I bought the stainless steel from them or NAPA auto parts. But I do remember it only cost me $20 cash to have a pipe bent on their...
Forum: Old's Cool 08-05-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,494
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You didn't say weather it was blue smoke or black.

You didn't say weather it was blue smoke or black.
Forum: Old's Cool 08-05-2012, 04:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,515
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I can tell you what does not work. I bought a...

I can tell you what does not work. I bought a baffle from J&P cycles and added it to the left pipe of my Triumph 650 before the muffler. I have a dB meter on my iPhone and could not measure the...
Forum: Old's Cool 08-04-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,494
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If I set the bike on the side stand, she will...

If I set the bike on the side stand, she will start with a cloud of smoke, so I always use the center stand. I read that BMW solved that problem by "pinning the rings" on later models. But I don't...
Forum: Old's Cool 08-04-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,152
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"less than modern sportbike performance" I...

"less than modern sportbike performance"

I feel fine on my 1987 K-75. Mine isn't slow. I have to get it up around 5k rpm before it comes alive. My Harley is close to hitting the rev limiter when...
Forum: Road warriors 07-29-2012, 04:05 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,821
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People ask me why I have 4 bikes and I tell them...

People ask me why I have 4 bikes and I tell them it is because I don't have room for 5.
Road King if you can only have one bike
BMW K-75 can take you anywhere and doesn't need cleaning
Triumph...
Forum: Old's Cool 07-22-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10,989
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I am so glad that this thread has gotten back on...

I am so glad that this thread has gotten back on track. Thank you for all of your hard work and selfless dedication!
Forum: Old's Cool 07-22-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2,909
Views: 729,174
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I love the way that the rear rim was re chromed! ...

I love the way that the rear rim was re chromed!
Now there is a quality restoration in progress!
Forum: Old's Cool 07-20-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,024
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Ouch. Tough crowd.

Ouch. Tough crowd.
Forum: Old's Cool 07-20-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 149,322
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I must agree. That one is going to be hard to...

I must agree. That one is going to be hard to beat!
Forum: Old's Cool 07-19-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,024
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I have this one. ...

I have this one.
[url]http://www.nexx-usa.com/product.php?productid=1732
Forum: Old's Cool 06-17-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7,290
Views: 2,633,753
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Yes I do have an idea of where you can find one,...

Yes I do have an idea of where you can find one, but you are not going to like the answer. There is a packrat down by the river in Auburn Maine that has 3 floors of and old warehouse that is full of...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-15-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,507
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Lead tin solder melts at about 500 degrees....

Lead tin solder melts at about 500 degrees. Silver melts around 800.
I lined my Honda tank with a two part epoxy from Caswell....
Forum: Road warriors 05-04-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
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If you are going to own an old bike you are going...

If you are going to own an old bike you are going to learn how to wrench.
Or you can save up your money and buy a $3,000 bike that is 20 years younger.
I have a V65 Sabre and it is a hoot to ride.
Forum: Old's Cool 03-19-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2,909
Views: 729,174
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Wow! That is one hell-of-an endorsement! Mike

Wow! That is one hell-of-an endorsement!
Mike
Forum: Old's Cool 03-09-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,354
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Just wait until he finds out where the fuel pump...

Just wait until he finds out where the fuel pump is!:rofl
Forum: Road warriors 03-04-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,690
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Of the two, I have only owned the Road King. I...

Of the two, I have only owned the Road King. I bought it used and saved thousands. I would buy used again.
I can't imagine ever listening to music while riding.
If you are riding two up, you can...
Forum: Road warriors 03-02-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,012
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I too have a bony ass. This winter I started...

I too have a bony ass. This winter I started exercising 5 days a week. My machine of choice is the rowing machine. But when I first started using it, I couldn't go ten minutes on it before it felt...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-02-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2,909
Views: 729,174
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Dude, that is one fugly bike!

Dude, that is one fugly bike!
Forum: Old's Cool 02-22-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
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I have had really good luck with britcycle.com ...

I have had really good luck with britcycle.com
There is a Brit cycle club in Georgia. GAMBA or something like that.
Also try this site...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-05-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2,909
Views: 729,174
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Not for one second. I didn't believe you for one...

Not for one second. I didn't believe you for one second!
So I will have to assume that is Natchflug himself? And maybe one day I stumble across how one becomes a Natchflug.
Or is Natchflug German...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-05-2012, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2,909
Views: 729,174
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So, who is that on the Flying Merkel? And where...

So, who is that on the Flying Merkel? And where is that museum? Or is that somebody's private collection.
I have a customer with a warehouse with a couple a dozen rare cars in it. He calls it his...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-02-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7,290
Views: 2,633,753
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Did somebody call me?

Did somebody call me?
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