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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #150 on: August 03, 2015, 04:45:00 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on August 03, 2015, 02:36:50 PM
Ahem, BMW R1200RT, K1600LT spring directly to mind in this category.

I'm sure there are other bikes out there, but I can only comment on what I have ridden. The BMW's may be great bikes, but I have never ridden one and probably never will. The interactions that I have had with there riders have not been stellar. To me they all seem to look down there nose at any other brand and make it apparent.
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #151 on: August 03, 2015, 07:47:44 PM »
"Nothing inherently superior in a 45 degree V-twin"
Well nothing superior about a single cam I4 either..
 But some folks apparently like them.... Not the hardest  thing to understand..
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #152 on: August 03, 2015, 08:39:58 PM »
Seems we've had this conversation before - page 1 to be exact.
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #153 on: August 03, 2015, 10:09:10 PM »
Quote from: eigenvector on August 03, 2015, 08:39:58 PM
Seems we've had this conversation before - page 1 to be exact.

LOL   ;)
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #154 on: August 04, 2015, 03:05:29 AM »
What happened to KC? And the Sunshine Band? ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #155 on: August 04, 2015, 05:01:56 AM »
  Son and girlriend on the 750 and me on the Harley for a week "up north". Here's a shot at Sleeping Bear Dunes. My wife and I loved riding it and am very grateful one is in my shop full time. Thank-you to my Buddy for giving me access to it. Try one you'll love it !!
   Two up on a 750 does not work for me at all but my wife and I aren't tiny folks either  ;)
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #156 on: August 04, 2015, 10:08:29 AM »
see they can live together!hahabill
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #157 on: August 04, 2015, 11:04:03 AM »
In perfect harmony...
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #158 on: August 04, 2015, 03:27:16 PM »
Quote from: ekpent on August 04, 2015, 05:01:56 AM

   Two up on a 750 does not work for me at all but my wife and I aren't tiny folks either  ;)

I can ride my F2 solo all day long but 2 up on it doesn't work for me either even when I had a more comfortable his/hers seat on it (more comfortable for my wife that is). The bike had the power for 2 up but not the comfort but that's where my 83 Goldwing comes in, the good news is that once the GL was roadworthy I was then able to toss the buttugly his/hers seat and put the factory F2 seat back on which is actually more comfortable for me.
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #159 on: August 05, 2015, 04:42:33 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on August 04, 2015, 05:01:56 AM
  Son and girlriend on the 750 and me on the Harley for a week "up north". Here's a shot at Sleeping Bear Dunes. My wife and I loved riding it and am very grateful one is in my shop full time. Thank-you to my Buddy for giving me access to it. Try one you'll love it !!
   Two up on a 750 does not work for me at all but my wife and I aren't tiny folks either  ;)

You're a handsome man Eric, and I'm not just saying that because I want one of your sweet GT750's................ ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #160 on: August 05, 2015, 04:56:51 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 05, 2015, 04:42:33 AM
Quote from: ekpent on August 04, 2015, 05:01:56 AM
  Son and girlriend on the 750 and me on the Harley for a week "up north". Here's a shot at Sleeping Bear Dunes. My wife and I loved riding it and am very grateful one is in my shop full time. Thank-you to my Buddy for giving me access to it. Try one you'll love it !!
   Two up on a 750 does not work for me at all but my wife and I aren't tiny folks either  ;)

You're a handsome man Eric, and I'm not just saying that because I want one of your sweet GT750's................ ;D
Could this be a start of an international Bromance Terry ?  Your place or mine ? -HA Ha
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #161 on: August 05, 2015, 08:05:36 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 05, 2015, 04:42:33 AM
Quote from: ekpent on August 04, 2015, 05:01:56 AM
  Son and girlriend on the 750 and me on the Harley for a week "up north". Here's a shot at Sleeping Bear Dunes. My wife and I loved riding it and am very grateful one is in my shop full time. Thank-you to my Buddy for giving me access to it. Try one you'll love it !!
   Two up on a 750 does not work for me at all but my wife and I aren't tiny folks either  ;)

You're a handsome man Eric, and I'm not just saying that because I want one of your sweet GT750's................ ;D
well I did not think this thread would get motorcyclists together in this way!!hahabill
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #162 on: August 05, 2015, 09:07:09 PM »
Squeal like a Hog......... :o

...sorry the devil made me do it..
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #163 on: August 06, 2015, 03:40:27 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on August 05, 2015, 04:56:51 AM
Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 05, 2015, 04:42:33 AM
Quote from: ekpent on August 04, 2015, 05:01:56 AM
  Son and girlriend on the 750 and me on the Harley for a week "up north". Here's a shot at Sleeping Bear Dunes. My wife and I loved riding it and am very grateful one is in my shop full time. Thank-you to my Buddy for giving me access to it. Try one you'll love it !!
   Two up on a 750 does not work for me at all but my wife and I aren't tiny folks either  ;)

You're a handsome man Eric, and I'm not just saying that because I want one of your sweet GT750's................ ;D
Could this be a start of an international Bromance Terry ?  Your place or mine ? -HA Ha

Mine mate, bring that shipping container with you, and I'll meet you at the door wearing something........... comfortable. ;D

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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #164 on: August 06, 2015, 04:13:13 AM »
I'd do that, if your wearing your full face helmet with a dark shield !!
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #165 on: August 09, 2015, 03:33:59 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on August 06, 2015, 04:13:13 AM
I'd do that, if your wearing your full face helmet with a dark shield !!

No problemo Amigo! Remember, you don't look at the mantle-piece when you're stoking the fire........... ;D (where's everyone gone?)
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #166 on: August 09, 2015, 07:08:42 AM »
 I think we scared them all away Terry !!
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #167 on: August 09, 2015, 09:36:42 AM »
WOW.....this thread degraded...............;)
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #168 on: August 10, 2015, 01:17:22 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on August 09, 2015, 07:08:42 AM
I think we scared them all away Terry !!

Good! Enough talk about V twins, lets talk 2 stroke watercooled triples! ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #169 on: August 10, 2015, 01:34:46 AM »
OK good , heres my mates h2 750, upside down forks, monoshock, disks all round, noisy as hell and goes like the clappers. its stunning. People flock to it.

its in there somewhere.

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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #170 on: August 10, 2015, 02:57:23 AM »
Yep, I see it Ken, tell me, as nice as it looks, does it actually handle any better than a stock H2? (I'm pretty sure it couldn't possibly handle any worse.............) ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #171 on: August 10, 2015, 04:56:11 AM »
 you found it calj.

My old mate Terry, You should see him riding it . It goes like the clappers and every now and then he gives it a serve cause it feels as he said like  the plugs are oiling up ,,, ...Giving it a serve seems to sort it out. He's been racing bikes for 40 years and loves riding it but its not as reliable as a modern bike.  THis bike has been tuned into the 21st century and it handles like a modern bike.  To see it in action is a privilege in my book...
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #172 on: August 10, 2015, 05:05:19 PM »
Worked on a V-twin today. 01 HD Ultra, had to change all the fuel system connections and hoses. All the O rings in the system were jello from ethanol. He stopped at a gas station and after fueling when he turned the key on the fuel pump pressurized the system and gas started spraying everywhere.....lol. Parts were $350.00............OUCH!!!! and all the new parts have Viton O rings.

I don't mind working on them, but we are a Hot Rod shop. I fixed one of our customers bike and now there are 3 of them waiting to be repaired. I guess I'm cheaper than the dealer.  ;D
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #173 on: August 10, 2015, 05:43:07 PM »
I have heard that the ethanol is really hard on older floats and plastic in fuel systems,guess the after market will have to pick up the slack in manufacturing good stuff.bill
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Re: Reign of the V-twins
« Reply #174 on: August 10, 2015, 06:40:28 PM »
I used Mohawk gas the other day.  10percent Ethanol.... Should I avoid it.
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