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higworld · 01-24-2013, 04:27 PM

Even though we had a WTF moment before it ever hit the garage, the old girl is now chilling out in a 25 degree garage. (Side stand switch --- amazing what a soldering iron and some heat shrink tubing will do).

I know it's not the "Kawasaki Way", but I do need to polish her up. She's been away from a bath and a detail for awhile. And of course, the farkling needs to begin in earnest.

I took a short spin just now. It's quite a different ride from the GS. Or any other bike I've had, for that matter. Really dives left/right on slow speed turns. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but it's not an easy bike to handle when creeping. :-/

Now ... to keep from going back out to the garage and tinkering ... :-)

pplassm · 01-24-2013, 05:13 PM

Thanks, higworld. I can't believe that happened. I swear I rode it up onto the trailer for delivery.

I really liked travelling on that bike. I know it will treat you as well.

DirtDoctor · 01-24-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Munn

I've personally been waiting for winter to return to the east coast. I'd love to do an Elephant Treffen at Laurel Fork in January. They are legendary in Germany. But it just hasn't been cold or snowy enough to try to set it up. But this week has really made me want to do it.

jeff

That is cool.

Guy Young · 01-25-2013, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by higworld

Even though we had a WTF moment before it ever hit the garage, the old girl is now chilling out in a 25 degree garage. (Side stand switch --- amazing what a soldering iron and some heat shrink tubing will do).

I know it's not the "Kawasaki Way", but I do need to polish her up. She's been away from a bath and a detail for awhile. And of course, the farkling needs to begin in earnest.

I took a short spin just now. It's quite a different ride from the GS. Or any other bike I've had, for that matter. Really dives left/right on slow speed turns. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but it's not an easy bike to handle when creeping. :-/

Now ... to keep from going back out to the garage and tinkering ... :-)

That's a common malady on those bikes when the temps get waaay down. A little moisture gets up in the switch, it freezes, and the plunger sticks or gets sluggish.

Every so often I'll slip a WD40 tube up inside the bellows and give it a quick shot. Of course, you have to stand on your head to even see the switch, let alone do the deed.

Another trick is to just allow the bike to sit and idle for a spell. Heat from the pipes usually thaw things out in short order.

And congrats!! I think you'll enjoy it.

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ddlewis · 01-25-2013, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtDoctor

That is cool.

http://www.createforum.com/mtrc/view...10&mforum=mtrc

After looking at these pictures of the '07 elephant treffen, can only come to one conclusion : I am a giant puss.

sample:

Dirtmonkey8 · 01-25-2013, 06:35 AM

Hey guys. Is there any way to keep this site from logging me out so quickly? I am constantly having to log in and sometimes in the middle of writing up a post.

JHVA · 01-25-2013, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtmonkey8

Hey guys. Is there any way to keep this site from logging me out so quickly? I am constantly having to log in and sometimes in the middle of writing up a post.

Have never experienced what you are saying about ADV logging you out. Weird.

higworld · 01-25-2013, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtmonkey8

Hey guys. Is there any way to keep this site from logging me out so quickly? I am constantly having to log in and sometimes in the middle of writing up a post.

I haven't experienced that either. When you log in, do you tell it to remember you? Sounds like a cookie is expiring.

MAN OF BLUES · 01-25-2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by higworld

Even though we had a WTF moment before it ever hit the garage, the old girl is now chilling out in a 25 degree garage. (Side stand switch --- amazing what a soldering iron and some heat shrink tubing will do).

I know it's not the "Kawasaki Way", but I do need to polish her up. She's been away from a bath and a detail for awhile. And of course, the farkling needs to begin in earnest.

I took a short spin just now. It's quite a different ride from the GS. Or any other bike I've had, for that matter. Really dives left/right on slow speed turns. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but it's not an easy bike to handle when creeping. :-/

Now ... to keep from going back out to the garage and tinkering ... :-)

HEHEHEHEH... there are a couple foibles (sp?) with the Concours in general, but they all are easily fixed.... stand switch (and clutch lever switch) interlocks CAN be defeated easily when they occur.... ask Guy to send you a picture of the "Jumper Plug" for the sidestand.

but the WD-40 squirt has always worked for my Conni's...
Biggest issue I dealt with as a Past Tech Editor with COG ( as was Guy also) was the propensity for water condensation in the tank, when stored half full, and the consquences that had on the low speed carb circuits that control below 3000 rpm rideability. Keep the tank filled with fresh gas. and ride it a lot....makes them run great.

MAN OF BLUES · 01-25-2013, 08:07 AM

WOW..just looked at the weather map for you guys.....
shut down the schools....run out right now for bread and milk......

bwaaahaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

they don't shut the schools down here on the Coast of Lake Erie....and we can always get bread and milk.....and beer.....and Bourbon.......

we saw the sun for the first time this year yesterday.

I looked at all my bikes again this morn....when I was firing up the snowblower....

Guy Young · 01-25-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MAN OF BLUES

HEHEHEHEH... there are a couple foibles (sp?) with the Concours in general, but they all are easily fixed.... stand switch (and clutch lever switch) interlocks CAN be defeated easily when they occur.... ask Guy to send you a picture of the "Jumper Plug" for the sidestand.

but the WD-40 squirt has always worked for my Conni's...
Biggest issue I dealt with as a Past Tech Editor with COG ( as was Guy also) was the propensity for water condensation in the tank, when stored half full, and the consquences that had on the low speed carb circuits that control below 3000 rpm rideability. Keep the tank filled with fresh gas. and ride it a lot....makes them run great.

You mean this one?

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Eddy Alvarez · 01-25-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JHVA

Have never experienced what you are saying about ADV logging you out. Weird.

When you log in are you checking the little box that reads "remember me" or "remember my password"?

I have never been logged out...

Hot off the press! New GS review!: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/fi...gs_first_ride/

kwn306 · 01-25-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Guy Young

You mean this one?

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So I need to do something like that on the clutch switch of my KLR? I have two colored wires w/ stripes and a black wire if my memory is correct.

higworld · 01-25-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kwn306

So I need to do something like that on the clutch switch of my KLR? I have two colored wires w/ stripes and a black wire if my memory is correct.

Hey Kurt ... what handlebars did you have on the Connie you recently traded in? I found them very comfortable when I sat on the bike at Mortons.

kwn306 · 01-25-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by higworld

Hey Kurt ... what handlebars did you have on the Connie you recently traded in? I found them very comfortable when I sat on the bike at Mortons.

Flanders, Mini Apes, had them powder coated black and filled them with liquid bar snake, I think they were 9" tall.

01-24-2013, 04:27 PM	#20146
higworld Bring Me Meat! Joined: Dec 2010 Location: HIGWORLD.com Oddometer: 656	The Connie Is Mine! Even though we had a WTF moment before it ever hit the garage, the old girl is now chilling out in a 25 degree garage. (Side stand switch --- amazing what a soldering iron and some heat shrink tubing will do). I know it's not the "Kawasaki Way", but I do need to polish her up. She's been away from a bath and a detail for awhile. And of course, the farkling needs to begin in earnest. I took a short spin just now. It's quite a different ride from the GS. Or any other bike I've had, for that matter. Really dives left/right on slow speed turns. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but it's not an easy bike to handle when creeping. :-/ Now ... to keep from going back out to the garage and tinkering ... :-) __________________ Rick Higgins - '92 Concours (Buzz Box) - '96 BMW R1100GS (Max) "I’m lost. I’ve gone to look for myself. If I should return before I get back, please ask me to wait."

01-24-2013, 05:13 PM	#20147
pplassm Brace for collision! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Central VA Oddometer: 2,418	Thanks, higworld. I can't believe that happened. I swear I rode it up onto the trailer for delivery. I really liked travelling on that bike. I know it will treat you as well. __________________ Pete

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Dirtmonkey8 VA is for Riders Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Oddometer: 299	Hey guys. Is there any way to keep this site from logging me out so quickly? I am constantly having to log in and sometimes in the middle of writing up a post. __________________ A little dirt don't hurt.

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01-25-2013, 08:07 AM	#20155
MAN OF BLUES COG #5977 EX-TECH EDITOR Joined: Oct 2008 Location: "WAYYYY North"of Richmond...THE Great White North Oddometer: 2,687	WOW..just looked at the weather map for you guys..... shut down the schools....run out right now for bread and milk...... bwaaahaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa they don't shut the schools down here on the Coast of Lake Erie....and we can always get bread and milk.....and beer.....and Bourbon....... we saw the sun for the first time this year yesterday. I looked at all my bikes again this morn....when I was firing up the snowblower....