Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3587269 times)

fire113 · « **Reply #12375 on:** October 21, 2012, 12:12:35 AM »

Hi Terry,

...congrats to Your CX500, over here in Germany the CX500 has a special name --> Güllepumpe

Good luck...Georg

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #12376 on:** October 21, 2012, 12:54:24 AM »

Ha ha, thanks Georg, love it!

strynboen · « **Reply #12377 on:** October 21, 2012, 12:54:56 AM »

auch gyllepumpe in danemark...

....nov you just need a 500 t..then you have all " haters" made of honda...na ja der vf...you need also one of them

dave500 · « **Reply #12378 on:** October 21, 2012, 01:30:39 AM »

i had a very exciting time lubing my chain.

maduncle · « **Reply #12379 on:** October 21, 2012, 01:52:03 AM »

Quote from: dave500 on October 21, 2012, 01:30:39 AM

i had a very exciting time lubing my chain.

As we all do.

I made up a temporary rear fender for the CB450 so it can pass inspection, and I fitted 1989 VFR750 NOS front blinkers to my 1988 VFR750, a much nicer look too.

dave500 · « **Reply #12380 on:** October 21, 2012, 02:36:02 AM »

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #12381 on:** October 21, 2012, 02:48:24 AM »

Quote from: strynboen on October 21, 2012, 12:54:56 AM

auch gyllepumpe in danemark... ....nov you just need a 500 t..then you have all " haters" made of honda...na ja der vf...you need also one of them

Ha ha, no mate, I don't have much self respect, but I'd never sink so low as to buy a 500T or VF anything, they were vile engineering disasters, whereas the CX/GL 500 and 650's were beautifully engineered, and incredibly reliable. Not to everyone's taste of course, but we all know that there's no accounting for taste..........

Bailgang · « **Reply #12382 on:** October 21, 2012, 05:07:04 AM »

With the cool weather we've been having here I thought my 550 was parked for the season but if today's weather turns out to be as nice as predicted, it's coming out for another ride and if I feel ambitious enough I might mess with the 175 to try to figure out it's charging woes. I'd probably be taking my kids cbr out for a joy ride too but my kid pulled the rear shock out of it to have it rebuilt. Word of warning to all college students, if you're going to park your play toys at your parents house at the end of the riding season, you might want to consider NOT leaving the keys to them with your parents as well.

Stev-o · « **Reply #12383 on:** October 22, 2012, 08:25:01 PM »

Spent the weekend at the Harvest Classic Bike Show.

My 550

My K4

Rode to the Buffalo Nickel Bar and Grill

Some great roads in the area

And excellant place to camp

There was live music, a benefit raffle and auction, and a fantastic bike show.
Here are a few of my favorites

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #12384 on:** October 23, 2012, 12:19:07 AM »

I love that XR750!

70CB750 · « **Reply #12385 on:** October 23, 2012, 05:29:01 AM »

Installed bar end mirrors.

DJ_AX · « **Reply #12386 on:** October 23, 2012, 07:16:14 AM »

Made a slight chain adjustment, then rode to work. Ready for the rainy ride home this afternoon.

JustinLonghorn · « **Reply #12387 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:32:02 AM »

I rode my non-SOHC 400/4 into work today.

MoMo · « **Reply #12388 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:42:14 AM »

Quote from: JustinLonghorn on October 23, 2012, 10:32:02 AM

I rode my non-SOHC 400/4 into work today.

Justin , how have things been with you? The 400 I got from you has been put aside for the time being due to selling, moving and another build. What is a non-sohc 400/4 if I may ask? Hope all is well...Larry

Jerry E. · « **Reply #12389 on:** October 23, 2012, 11:16:32 AM »

Taped off my engine cases, prepped them to paint. looking good.

JustinLonghorn · « **Reply #12390 on:** October 23, 2012, 11:28:07 AM »

Quote from: MoMo on October 23, 2012, 10:42:14 AM

Justin , how have things been with you? The 400 I got from you has been put aside for the time being due to selling, moving and another build. What is a non-sohc 400/4 if I may ask? Hope all is well...Larry

Things are going well, man. Just working and whatnot.

The non-sohc is a 1990 Yamaha FZR400.

DWS · « **Reply #12391 on:** October 23, 2012, 01:19:33 PM »

Just bought a hole lot of parts 600.00 so far and still don't have the tires and 530 conversion set yet and wondering if i should make sure it runs first?
i bought it new in 78 and has been stored for awhile now and ran great when i stored it. Hmmmmm

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #12392 on:** October 23, 2012, 02:41:12 PM »

Quote from: DWS on October 23, 2012, 01:19:33 PM

Just bought a hole lot of parts 600.00 so far and still don't have the tires and 530 conversion set yet and wondering if i should make sure it runs first?
i bought it new in 78 and has been stored for awhile now and ran great when i stored it. Hmmmmm

It'll run fine mate. So you bought it new in 1978? When did you park it? Well done for keeping it so long, I'm hoping to do the same with my Triumph Rocket III. Cheers, Terry.

Bailgang · « **Reply #12393 on:** October 23, 2012, 02:52:43 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 23, 2012, 12:19:07 AM

I love that XR750!

+1 One of the few HD's I'd actually love to have.

DWS · « **Reply #12394 on:** October 23, 2012, 03:30:24 PM »

Last time was in 94 took it to a shop to have some work done and went 50 miles or so and started coughing/ spattering and was so upset i parked it. the guy was such a @#$%# i did not want to deal with it at the time soooo.
i will never have anybody touch it again unless iam there also.
it ran better before i took it to him.
i know it was the carbs giving me troubles but i was alittle sfaid to do it myself, not anymore, i am having a blast working on it,for the most part.
Duane

750K · « **Reply #12395 on:** October 23, 2012, 03:34:36 PM »

Quote from: Bailgang on October 23, 2012, 02:52:43 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 23, 2012, 12:19:07 AM
I love that XR750!

+1 One of the few HD's I'd actually love to have.

The new xr1200 is the only Harley I'd actually consider owning.

rickmancr750 · « **Reply #12396 on:** October 23, 2012, 06:20:24 PM »

Quote from: DWS on October 23, 2012, 03:30:24 PM

i will never have anybody touch it again unless iam there also.

Saw a sign in a shop that read -
Labour $8/hr
Labour (if you watch) $12/hr
Labour (if you help) $20/hr

Obviously it was a few years ago...

DWS · « **Reply #12397 on:** October 23, 2012, 06:34:42 PM »

that's because they have to do it right when your there and watching so it takes time do do it right.
So from now on everything gets done in my garage and not there's
Duane

Mister Gumby · « **Reply #12398 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:20:18 PM »

Finally got around to swapping out boots and getting the carbs back where they belong. Hopefully get around to synching them Friday.

Bailgang · « **Reply #12399 on:** October 25, 2012, 05:02:53 PM »

I almost wrecked!! I took my 550 for a quick spin and turned from an intersection heading towards a sweeping S curve. I've taken that S curve many times except as I was leaving the stop sign I let my 550 stretch it's legs a bit and was paying more attention to the tach then the speedo and it wasn't until I was leaning into the curve that I realized I was going about 15mph faster than I normally take the curve and I wasn't ready for it so things got interesting real quick. I backed off the throttle and leaned a bit more but my squared rear tire was riding on it's edge where it's squared and it didn't like it and for a brief moment I thought I was going to take an off road excursion in the field. Off course I made it through alright but it did get my heart beating pretty good. I went straight home and parked it and put new tires on the list of things to purchase over the winter.

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