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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-19-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,614
Posted By F16Viper68
I cross posted this over at Stromstrooper in case...

I cross posted this over at Stromstrooper in case they know who it is.

Dave...
Forum: Beasts 05-04-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 17,821
Views: 3,062,435
Posted By F16Viper68
Thanks for not jumping all over me, although I'm...

Thanks for not jumping all over me, although I'm sure someone's bound to light me up soon enough. :lol3

When it gets warmer I typically wear TCX boots, jeans, Olympia mesh overpants, and a...
Forum: Beasts 05-04-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 17,821
Views: 3,062,435
Posted By F16Viper68
I've had my S10 for about five months now and was...

I've had my S10 for about five months now and was wondering if anyone else is noticing the heat coming out the left side while underway? I'm feeling it come out the gap between the tank and fairing...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-07-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
I think I'm going to take the head off, clean it...

I think I'm going to take the head off, clean it up, prep, and paint it mostly assembled. If it does't look good..then I'll take it apart. :lol3

Dave...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-05-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
Okay, I've got a rolling chassis again. I've put...

Okay, I've got a rolling chassis again. I've put as much back together as I can without putting the engine back in. I'm mulling over what to do with the engine at this point. I need to take it...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-04-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
Thanks! Still doing battle with my carbs. :lol3...

Thanks! Still doing battle with my carbs. :lol3

Dave...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-03-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
The reassembly has begun. I'm trying to get back...

The reassembly has begun. I'm trying to get back to a rolling chassis before I forget where everything goes. :eek1

New springs and plastic cover for the centerstand....
Forum: Old's Cool 03-28-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
Everything came back from the powercoaters this...

Everything came back from the powercoaters this evening. It looks pretty good IMHO. I did discover during the process I going to have replace the races in the steering neck. The chrome surface was...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-17-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
It's been awhile but I've decided it's time to...

It's been awhile but I've decided it's time to take this project to the next level. The frame, swing arm, and other pieces are in need of restoration. So today was dedicated to taking the bike down...
Forum: Beasts 03-02-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 17,821
Views: 3,062,435
Posted By F16Viper68
Holy moly. You see how many times his head...

Holy moly. You see how many times his head bounced off the pavement? Imagine he wasn't wearing a helmet? :eek1

I know this is an old post. Sue me this thread is stupidly huge. :lol3
...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 02-14-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4,560
Views: 323,528
Posted By F16Viper68
What are you doing? Turning left into the Harley...

What are you doing? Turning left into the Harley dealership or the new DQ? :lol3

Dave...
Forum: Ride reports 01-17-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 4,651
Views: 2,510,609
Posted By F16Viper68
Rod's story about the waitress/Dragon...

Rod's story about the waitress/Dragon Lady/porkchop is one of the funnier things I've ever read in a ride report. :lol3

I love how we are hearing from so many different POV's. Simply amazing....
Forum: Ride reports 12-11-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4,651
Views: 2,510,609
Posted By F16Viper68
Wrong on so many levels. :lol3 Dave...

Wrong on so many levels. :lol3

Dave...
Forum: Beasts 12-03-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,948
Posted By F16Viper68
I paid $11.5k and it has 13.5k miles on it. As I...

I paid $11.5k and it has 13.5k miles on it. As I mentioned below it has the Corbin seat, Givi windscreen, and factory side cases. So far, good.

It's funny the OP mentioned the GS felt like a...
Forum: Beasts 11-30-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,948
Posted By F16Viper68
Thanks for the write up. I currenlty have a 2008...

Thanks for the write up. I currenlty have a 2008 Wee and on Sunday I'm picking up a used Tenere with 13k miles. I haven't done anything but sat on one but it seems to be getting great reviews. It...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 08-20-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 12,762
Posted By F16Viper68
If memory serves, you pulled in with a bluetooth...

If memory serves, you pulled in with a bluetooth hub around your neck. :lol3

Dave...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 08-19-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 12,762
Posted By F16Viper68
Done.

Done.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 08-17-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 12,762
Posted By F16Viper68
It will be interesting to see how many gadgets...

It will be interesting to see how many gadgets have been added in two years. :lol3
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 08-17-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 12,762
Posted By F16Viper68
In. Whose paypal we using this year? ...

In.

Whose paypal we using this year?

Dave...
Forum: Old's Cool 07-05-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
Amazing what primer, paint, and a clearcoat can...

Amazing what primer, paint, and a clearcoat can do.


http://f16viper68.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/1981-Honda-CB650C/i-Fs8qpt6/0/M/IMG3324-M.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 07-05-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,578
Posted By F16Viper68
It's in the basement. Look down. :D ...

It's in the basement. Look down. :D

Dave...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 06-30-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2,529
Views: 3,197,390
Posted By F16Viper68
http://f16viper68.smugmug.com/photos/i-tCVnm4r/0/M...

http://f16viper68.smugmug.com/photos/i-tCVnm4r/0/M/i-tCVnm4r-M.jpg
Forum: The Garage 06-30-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1,002
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Posted By F16Viper68
When Super Gluing something on your bike, when...

When Super Gluing something on your bike, when you're alone at home, ENSURE you have the necessary tools, within arms reach, to detach the part have so idiotically Super Glued yourself to or have a...
Forum: Equipment 06-29-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 1,684
Views: 843,053
Posted By F16Viper68
Iron Horse. Love that place.

Iron Horse. Love that place.
Forum: Old's Cool 06-24-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
It's been a while since I last posted to this...

It's been a while since I last posted to this thread because I haven't had much time lately to work on the girl. Work has been taking up a lot of my free time the past few months. Since my last post...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-27-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
Sorry I didn't see this post earlier! Not that I...

Sorry I didn't see this post earlier! Not that I had any advice.

Dave...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-15-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
That is one sweet looking motorcycle my friend. ...

That is one sweet looking motorcycle my friend.

Dave...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-15-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
Yep, I agree they are swelling a bit under...

Yep, I agree they are swelling a bit under braking. Someday I'll pony up for stainless lines.

Dave...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-15-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
I've had them apart twice since my last post. ...

I've had them apart twice since my last post. :lol3 The first time I spent hours ensuring everything was clean and clear. I followed Mike Nixon's guide for cleaning these carbs. It was very good...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-04-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
Well after much pain and suffering I was able to...

Well after much pain and suffering I was able to get this thing running smoothly. I now know WAY too much about two jet CV carbs. Way too much.

I took her for a 70 mile ride today and was...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-22-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
I know there are about 4,000 different ways to...

I know there are about 4,000 different ways to clean up/polish aluminum. I'm sure there are better ways but I simply used a 2" x 2" piece of gray scotchbrite pad, a bit of Mothers Mag and Aluminum...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-15-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
Well I took it for a 40 mile ride last weekend...

Well I took it for a 40 mile ride last weekend and noticed a few things. It rides very nice, the front brakes need some work, it won't pull more than 5k RPM under load, and it's going to be a nice...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-14-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
Nah, that thing stays. :lol3 Now I have to...

Nah, that thing stays. :lol3

Now I have to figure out who installed the damn rev limiter. It revs fine standing still but when riding it won't pull more than 5k rpms.

Dave...
Forum: Road warriors 01-07-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 26,714
Posted By F16Viper68
About three months ago I bought a basket case...

About three months ago I bought a basket case 1981 Honda CB650C off Craigslist. It hadn't run in over ten years and was an eye sore to say the least.
...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-07-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
I was able to take the Honda out for a 30 miles...

I was able to take the Honda out for a 30 miles ride this afternoon. :clap A very different ride when compared to my V-Strom. :lol3 I have very little experience with "cruisers" so it was...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-06-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
Thanks and I'm happy to hear your bike fired...

Thanks and I'm happy to hear your bike fired right up after two years. :clap Believe me I know about too many projects. My Christmas lights are still up because of this particular project. :lol3...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-04-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
Not very far away in case things don't go right....

Not very far away in case things don't go right. :) If the weathers okay I'll take out the Wee too.

Dave...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-03-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
The Morgan seems to be the better choice when you...

The Morgan seems to be the better choice when you have to choose between the MotionPro and the Morgan.

Looking forward to taking this thing for a long ride this weekend. Have insurance and...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-03-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
Thanks, it's certainly been an interesting...

Thanks, it's certainly been an interesting experience. It sounds like they all suck. :lol3 Crap, why don't they make a QuadMax?

Dave...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-02-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,866
Posted By F16Viper68
I didn't like the OEM brakes but they weren't...

I didn't like the OEM brakes but they weren't that bad. I just wanted a bit more bite which I why I upgraded them to 4 piston calipers.

I've done that (squeezed the brake lever) overnight with...
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