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Message started by justin_o_guy2 on 10/21/16 at 07:55:56

Title: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/21/16 at 07:55:56

Decided to take a cool shakedown run, 50 degrees, and see how my clothes handled it. When I got home the sun wasn't yet up, and as I was doing the circle to back it in the shop it didn't feel right, the clutch wasn't fully disengaging . I leaned over and could see the cable had almost busted, two strands left..

So, Ron Ayers?

The plastic bushing had worn out and the slug the cable inserts into was dragging and twisting a bit I suspect..
I got it fixed, but it's so short I hadda removed one nut from the bottom end to get it to plug back in...
I'm Going to the rally tomorrow and to the pool store today.

I Hope..

And, BTW, soldering with a propane torch on that thing is Not a good idea... I melted the poo out of it. Thankfully I had driven it into a piece of copper tubing, or it wouldn't have been salvageable. I'm not SURE it's salvaged, yet. I guess I'll find out.

It's survived a few cycles of the clutch, I'll avoid it when I can.

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by Art Webb on 10/21/16 at 08:04:57

Ron Ayers, and be careful, till you get it fixed

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by Tocsik on 10/21/16 at 08:51:26

Anything compatible on our bikes you could possibly pick up in stock at a bike shop? I hate waiting on shipping!

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by Dave on 10/21/16 at 09:01:19

I know you just got the bike JOG - but for all those other folks....you really do need to do clutch lever/cable maintenance at least once a year. You most likely pull in the clutch lever hundreds of times with each long ride - and the lube in the lever and cable doesn't last forever (same scenario with shift and brake pedals).

Take the lever/pedals off, clean out the gunk and apply new lube. For the clutch and brake lever get a cable luber...or use the baggy trick. You will be amazed at how much smoother those things work when they are clean and properly lubed. And the front brake lever should be removed, cleaned and the pivot bolt lubed as well.

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by Ruttly on 10/21/16 at 10:08:48

That plastic bag was infested with grease worms , got a gremlin bell ?

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by Serowbot on 10/21/16 at 10:13:57

My speedo cable just got all chuggy too...
...(it started showing a wiggly pointer,.. then it would make a noise and go past 100mph!)...
...(Can I count that as achieving the ton?).... :-?

anyway,... cleaned and lubed, and she's fine now... 8-)

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by old.indian on 10/21/16 at 11:00:47

JOG ... The Silly Texan never heard of preventive maintenance. (Probably way over due on changing the air in his tires and refilling the blinker fluid too.) :-/

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by Serowbot on 10/21/16 at 11:07:19

Don't go startin' another blinker fluid war...

Those things get ugly... :-?

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by Ruttly on 10/21/16 at 12:13:52

Dot 4 is better for blinker system

Dot 3 slows blinkers and over heats blinker valves

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/21/16 at 12:23:41

I should probably dump the brake fluid,, too.
I'm just over 4,000 miles now, I figure when it is just too nasty out I'll be over 5,000 miles and plan on running the valves and putting the Raptor petcock on, and I will do some general going over,, and the rear tire is not good at all . Scary in a good corner. I hate that feeling when it starts to lowside out frummuna my butt. Dave recommended a tire,, and I dun fergotted ,,, Say it again Dave and I will write it down and hang it on the wall..
I Have discovered that if I get to neutral and am still rolling at about 10 MPH I can step down and be in first and drive off.
From there, I don't NEED the clutch if I am where I can ride hard. But it requires an aggressive style to be able to unload the cogs and grab a gear,, HEKK, IDK, Maybe it would do it without jerking hard with a less intense acceleration,, just doesn't feel right when I try.. Someone else might be better at it.

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by SALB on 10/21/16 at 12:36:38

6E49484850453C0 wrote:

Dot 4 is better for blinker system

Dot 3 slows blinkers and over heats blinker valves

I converted to Silicone fluid when I checked the muffler bearings and carburetor belts. 8-)

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by Ruttly on 10/21/16 at 12:38:01

JOG shifting up is easier at lower rpms , shifting down is harder , got to find right rpm for a smoother down shift, just don't force it !

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by Dave on 10/21/16 at 12:46:41

0A151314090E3F0F3F07151952600 wrote:

Dave recommended a tire,, and I dun fergotted ,,, Say it again Dave and I will write it down and hang it on the wall.

The Shinko 230 is getting a lot of good press on this forum. It is very affordable, it is round and black, and badwolf can get 18,500 miles out of one. I put a 130/90-15 size on the rescue bike, and the size is almost identical to the IRC 140/80-15. In the 140/90-15 size it is much bigger, and it helps to lower the engine rpm at speed - but it is larger and heavier and does slow the acceleration and handling down a bit.

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Post by Rodger on 10/21/16 at 12:57:46

SALR,
Be careful that DOT5 silicone fluid doesn't swell the seals on them muffler bearings. ;)

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by stewmills on 10/21/16 at 13:46:10

Don't forget to change the helium in your tires every 3 months. I change mine and see a 10% increase in MPG for the first few weeks at it's peak weight-lifting capability before it starts getting stale and the bike gets heavier.

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by verslagen1 on 10/21/16 at 14:08:42

616677657F7B7E7E61120 wrote:

If you stop using the cheap hellium you'll get a 20% increase, but your tires will go flat in a month.
cheap hellium is 50% air and hellium is capable of migrating its way thru the rubber because it's a very small molecule.

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by stewmills on 10/21/16 at 14:17:22

Not if you line your tires with mylar balloons. I did, and it never leaks, just gets stale. Plus, the guys at the tire shop like it when they change my tires and get to pull out that Hello Kitty balloon.

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by Ruttly on 10/21/16 at 15:14:05

I use nitrous oxide in my tires
If I need a good laugh I just stop and take a hit off my front tire and be on my way !

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by Art Webb on 10/22/16 at 07:17:40

I use straight up hydrogen, if a car hits and kills me, I want to be sure he gets it's too

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/23/16 at 08:31:55

he Shinko 230 is getting a lot of good press on this forum. It is very affordable, it is round and black, and badwolf can get 18,500 miles out of one. I put a 130/90-15 size on the rescue bike, and the size is almost identical to the IRC 140/80-15. In the 140/90-15 size it is much bigger, and it helps to lower the engine rpm at speed - but it is larger and heavier and does slow the acceleration and handling down a bit.

I'm not going for AA Fueler acceleration and im not TOO concerned with razor handling.. I Do sometimes need to flick a foot to go around a pothole at forty.. would I be at a disadvantage with the bigger tire? I DO, definitely, ohhh most certainly, want it turning slower on the road. I'm planning a Spring camping trip that hops from lake to lake heade South till we just pack up and get on to Galveston. Reelthing is gonna ride the Guzzi up, we will meet, fish, drink Adult Beverages, fish, rinse, repeat, and Try to not demonstrate that we Are in fact Rednecks by discovering that we have indeed gotten too drunk to fish.

Ya know, doesn't matter, I'm gonna go with the 140, I had some of that size on the other bike and it handled fine for my riding.
Price IS good,,and I see
Buy the Pair, front and back,
But that is More than buying them separately,,,
WTH?

Title: Re: SnatsafrappinritzapoppinAaaaargh!
Post by stewmills on 10/23/16 at 08:36:31

I have the Pirelli 140/90 15 rear. Zoomed all over the NC mountains and the Dragon twice this year and no complaints on handling.