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Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2,805
Views: 406,690
Posted By Tripletreat
A dealer name at last! Thanks a bunch. Now, as...

A dealer name at last! Thanks a bunch. Now, as long as I'm feelin' lucky, how about a dealer out west?
It'd be nice to save $600+ on shipping....
Forum: Thumpers 04-30-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2,805
Views: 406,690
Posted By Tripletreat
Where are these discounted TR650s I'm reading...

Where are these discounted TR650s I'm reading about? :ear
Forum: Old's Cool 04-19-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 21,752
Posted By Tripletreat
Very pretty!

Very pretty!
Forum: Equipment 03-29-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,347
Posted By Tripletreat
I do not own these, but based on my experience...

I do not own these, but based on my experience with other Cycle Gear clothing, I strongly recommend against purchasing without trying the stuff on. Cycle Gear sizes are all over the map, and some of...
Forum: Road warriors 03-22-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 2,648
Views: 431,432
Posted By Tripletreat
When did they get the vibes under control?

Can someone tell me the year HD began building the rubber-mounted engines in the Sportster line? TIA
Forum: Road warriors 02-25-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 32,293
Posted By Tripletreat
"Maintenance on the bike is fairly easy and...

"Maintenance on the bike is fairly easy and affordable."
If the A&S BMW parts fiche is to be believed, the final drive belt on these 800cc twins is well north of $400US. :eek1
Am I the only one...
Forum: Airheads 02-25-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 619
Posted By Tripletreat
If the cables are adjusted so there is...

If the cables are adjusted so there is appropriate slack in them, at tickover the carburettors are brought into balance with the screws that are essentially throttle stops. When you're satisfied...
Forum: Airheads 02-24-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 619
Posted By Tripletreat
Why not remove the vacuum lines and connect a...

Why not remove the vacuum lines and connect a gauge to them, then syn them as you would any others? It's really not hard at all - especially if you've ever delved into an in-line four engine! The...
Forum: Airheads 02-16-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,396
Posted By Tripletreat
That is one clean Toaster! It could have been on...

That is one clean Toaster! It could have been on display in a museum for the last XX years and has forgotten its supposed to also take you down the road :D
Forum: Airheads 02-09-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,977
Posted By Tripletreat
Not to highjack this threat, but what motivates...

Not to highjack this threat, but what motivates folks to go with these new ignitions? Do they actually improve performance or are they installed simply because the old airhead systems are becoming...
Forum: Ride reports 02-09-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2,575
Views: 460,648
Posted By Tripletreat
Fantastic stuff. I just love reading about these...

Fantastic stuff. I just love reading about these adventures that seem to be out of my reach (for now). I've always wanted to see Columbia. Thanks John. :clap
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 01-29-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,922
Posted By Tripletreat
Isn't it possible that the moto press simply got...

Isn't it possible that the moto press simply got it wrong? :wink:
Forum: Vendors 01-24-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,046
Posted By Tripletreat
Atomic Moto

Thanks for this heads-up. Didn't know about AM before this thread. Went to the site and, as expressed above, found great prices on Klim pants. Ordered straight away and I'm hopeful they're all I...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-21-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By Tripletreat
An interesting take on this subject was aired...

An interesting take on this subject was aired last week on TV. It detailed the many problems Oregon boat owners are having with gasoline/alcohol mixes. I think it would be very prudent to coat any...
Forum: Airheads 01-18-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,333
Posted By Tripletreat
Your bud had a rotor go out in Utah and, faced...

Your bud had a rotor go out in Utah and, faced with trucking the bike to Canada or replacing the rotor there where the bike died, he rented a truck and hauled it home???
Are you serious?
Naw, you...
Forum: Airheads 01-17-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,333
Posted By Tripletreat
"Had there been an updated rotor available, and a...

"Had there been an updated rotor available, and a more robust diode board,...."
Why do you consider that the available after market items are not "updated"?
I'm very happy with my Thunderchild ...
Forum: Vendors 01-14-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,032
Posted By Tripletreat
It looks like the two it accomodates are gonna be...

It looks like the two it accomodates are gonna be sleeping in the same bed, right?
Forum: Old's Cool 01-09-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 20,499
Posted By Tripletreat
Holy Cow, Doug. Motorcycles don't get any more...

Holy Cow, Doug. Motorcycles don't get any more beautiful than that! :clap
Forum: Airheads 01-08-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,274
Posted By Tripletreat
I've been considering race tech gold valves for...

I've been considering race tech gold valves for my 1983 R100RS, thus the comments above caught my eye. They are not cheap, considering that they seem to be pretty simple things. So, I still sittin'...
Forum: Airheads 01-01-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 800
Posted By Tripletreat
At 80K miles, you could easily have a loooooong...

At 80K miles, you could easily have a loooooong way to go before you need to seriously contemplate a complete engine rebuild. It pretty much depends on how you've kept up with the routine...
Forum: Equipment 12-18-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,554
Posted By Tripletreat
cycle gear gear

I'll say this with certainty: Don't buy anything you have not tried on first. The sizes/cuts are crazy.
Forum: Road warriors 12-15-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,747
Posted By Tripletreat
I'm underwhelmed with this cafe racer. I'm still...

I'm underwhelmed with this cafe racer. I'm still hoping that the RE Woodsman will come to the U.S.
Forum: Airheads 11-22-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 980
Posted By Tripletreat
The most recent OEM gaskets I purchased from the...

The most recent OEM gaskets I purchased from the local dealer have been a disappointment. They are brittle and break very, very easily. They also don't seem to have the cement on one side like...
Forum: Road warriors 11-19-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 688,375
Posted By Tripletreat
FYI, the December issue of Motorcycle Consumer...

FYI, the December issue of Motorcycle Consumer News tests the NC700X. I think the editor exhausted his list of superlatives on this one. The testers love the bike!
I've read other tests that also...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-18-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,885
Posted By Tripletreat
I put a YSS on my 1988 R100GS. After about 3K...

I put a YSS on my 1988 R100GS. After about 3K highway miles, it began to leak oil. I never tried to get the distributor to make it good. I sold the bike.
Forum: Road warriors 11-14-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,091
Posted By Tripletreat
Er... I think you musta missed the Norton ads. :D

Er... I think you musta missed the Norton ads. :D
Forum: Ride reports 11-13-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2,575
Views: 460,648
Posted By Tripletreat
Monte Alban

I wouldn't dispute your take on the reconstruction of Monte Alban. The real wonder of the place is what was there all along, without any intervention of man: spectacular views in all directions! I...
Forum: Airheads 10-26-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,729
Posted By Tripletreat
My 1983 R100RS consistently returns around 45 mpg...

My 1983 R100RS consistently returns around 45 mpg (US). I suppose that's partially due to my conservation riding style and the dual plugged heads. As far as I know, the needles and related jets are...
Forum: Old's Cool 10-23-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 980
Posted By Tripletreat
Could it be that tuning the (old) beast could be...

Could it be that tuning the (old) beast could be intimidating? :D
Forum: Road warriors 10-18-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 688,375
Posted By Tripletreat
"The NC engine is purposely oversquare in bore...

"The NC engine is purposely oversquare in bore and stroke and the first reason to limit rpm is to not exceed the ability of the cylinders in a long stroke design to fill and exhaust most...
Forum: Airheads 10-14-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 554
Posted By Tripletreat
"I think it foolish to try and use an earlier...

"I think it foolish to try and use an earlier version or worse a unit from junk yard car."
That is soooo true. This Spring the module failed on my old GS out in the Nevada desert. I can't fault...
Forum: Equipment 10-14-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,893
Posted By Tripletreat
gloves

Gloves are intensely personal items, as they must fit very well or they will irritate you until the day they are discarded. I also have issues finding gloves that fit, and I've come to the...
Forum: Old's Cool 10-11-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 793
Posted By Tripletreat
I don't know. That looks like a pretty good...

I don't know. That looks like a pretty good project to me. It runs well enough for the owner to be willing to let prospects ride it. That's gotta be a good sign. A runner for under a grand! The...
Forum: Old's Cool 10-11-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,200
Posted By Tripletreat
Super Hawks are just Super!

I had a black 1964 Super Hawk. It was my first motorcycle and a very sweet introduction to my lifetime passion. I wish I had a Super Hawk in the garage today. First, I love their look. To my mind...
Forum: Road warriors 10-08-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,091
Posted By Tripletreat
I couldn't agree more. Beautiful bike, and with...

I couldn't agree more. Beautiful bike, and with the current retro-everything craze, the time is right for bringing it to the U.S. market.
Forum: Road warriors 10-08-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2,544
Views: 704,677
Posted By Tripletreat
I'd say the engine is an R100 for the 1980's, as...

I'd say the engine is an R100 for the 1980's, as it has the flat air filter. The rear end is a custom fabrication, no doubt. Based on the way the front end of the bike is sitting rather high, I'd...
Forum: Americas 10-08-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By Tripletreat
Boise to Chico

I've ridden from Boise to Chico and points south a few times and I definitely have some opinions. I absolutely hate the ride down through Jordan Valley to Winnamucca, Nevada. It's cannon-shot...
Forum: Road warriors 10-04-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,706
Posted By Tripletreat
Very nice comparo. Thanks for that. I've always...

Very nice comparo. Thanks for that. I've always had a soft spot for the R1200ST, so you know I'm marchin' to the tune of a different drummer :rofl I'm glad to see that model is gettin' some...
Forum: Road warriors 10-02-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,180
Posted By Tripletreat
triple crank designs

The initial 120 degree triple that Laverda developed shook like a paint mixer. So much so that it cracked its frame. The company then isolated the engine in a new frame with rubber mounting points...
Forum: 2 smokers 09-27-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,566
Posted By Tripletreat
It's really hard to believe the reported miles on...

It's really hard to believe the reported miles on that bike. Someone was really, really on top to the care and maintenance of that beauty :clap
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