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Offline Einyodeler

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Re: sustained rpm
« Reply #25 on: October 12, 2007, 02:25:36 PM »
Well, I started running the synthetic Mobil1 Turbodiesel 5-40w in my `72 and it runs better and doesn`t drip oil anymore 
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Offline Bob Wessner

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Re: sustained rpm
« Reply #26 on: October 12, 2007, 02:46:59 PM »
Well, I started running the synthetic Mobil1 Turbodiesel 5-40w in my `72 and it runs better and doesn`t drip oil anymore 

You're turning this into another oil thread. ;D Precisely what I started using this year. I like it as well. It got its first cold start today. I kept waiting for the temps to come up a bit, but they never did. At 3:00 it was still 49F but I said the heck with it and went out anyway. Only about 25 miles. I made the mistake of using unlined short gloves. You forget how windchill starts to work on you. Only 3 days ago it was hot here. :-\
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Re: sustained rpm
« Reply #27 on: October 13, 2007, 05:01:50 AM »
Hey guys and gals, dont want to open a can of worms here .BUT wouldnt it be wise to maybe run 20 50 oil on a trip like that.  I run it year round up heeeya in Maine ayah . I just warm the bike up longer b 4  making it as you say start breathing, good luck ride safe have fun Craig in Maine
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Re: sustained rpm
« Reply #28 on: October 15, 2007, 04:28:25 PM »
From Dallas Texas -
Well, the bike made it to Dallas.  Slightly over 700 miles.  Got about 40 mpg most of the time.  Added a quart of oil at about 500 miles despite adjusting the chain oiler all the way in (clockwise).  Oiled the chain at about 400 miles and adjusted it again, despite adjusting it just prior to leaving on the trip.  It is running great except it never does idle just right...

I plan to make the return trip on Thursday.

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Re: sustained rpm
« Reply #29 on: October 15, 2007, 07:38:56 PM »
Good luck and let us know how it works out for the return trip. How long did it take you?

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Re: sustained rpm
« Reply #30 on: October 16, 2007, 06:53:56 AM »
Good luck and let us know how it works out for the return trip. How long did it take you?

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Andy

I left at 6:00 am and arrived around 9:00 pm, so 15 hours.  Actual time in the saddle time was probably two or three hours less.  I took several breaks and of course had to stop for gas 4 or 5 times.  Plus I got a little turned around on the interstate system in Dallas and spent an extra hour (partly due to a traffic jam) before getting to my destination.

Will probably go check out DFW Honda at lunch today.

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Re: sustained rpm
« Reply #31 on: October 16, 2007, 07:08:42 AM »
Its a long day in the saddle thats for sure but sounds about right for 700 miles on an unfaired bike.

Good luck for the way back!
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Re: sustained rpm
« Reply #32 on: October 20, 2007, 06:22:00 PM »
Here is a plug for Bates Used Cycle Parts and their web site:
www.batescycle.com/

Hope this doesn't offend or break rules.  I am not affiliated with this company in any way.

Robert Bates of Bates Cycle was kind enough to pull a pair of coils from a CB750 parts bike and drive to North Dallas from his shop and deliver the parts to me where I was broken down - about 60 miles from his shop - while on my return trip to Birmingham from Dallas.  After replacing a coil for cylinders 2&3, I was able to get back on the road. 

To be fair, he was heading to Dallas anyway to pick up some parts, but still this is not the kind of service you can get just anywhere. 

After dropping the parts off and wishing me well, he asked that if they work, then kindly send him 30 dollars.  I certainly will do so.

If you want to deal with a stand up guy for any used parts, check them out.

By the way, getting plug wires to work when changing from accel coils to stock coils is kind of a round hole square peg kind of thing.  Good thing I took some spare plug wires and ends.  Plus good old black tape.



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Re: sustained rpm
« Reply #33 on: October 20, 2007, 09:09:08 PM »
I think the reason a few people act like that is..

 ..they have been there before and know what it feels like..
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