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Offline fatmatt650

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Hurricane Damage
« on: August 27, 2011, 09:49:54 PM »
Anyone else having any issues?

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Offline seanbarney41

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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2011, 11:24:31 PM »
....welcome to the east coast :(
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2011, 04:51:52 AM »
 :-X At the same time I laughed, sorry... It looks lonely on its side in the lawn like that. I brought mine up to the bosses steel beamed and sheeted shop yesterday expecting just that to happen to mine. Hope you didnt break anything. Stay safe.
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2011, 04:59:25 AM »
Is it me or is that house leaning :o
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2011, 05:08:58 AM »
Sad though this is, it isn't a Technical problem  ::)
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2011, 05:17:12 AM »
It was ok when I went to bed, only have a carport... So I guess I need to check it out.  :P
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2011, 05:17:49 AM »
Was it outside during the storm?
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Offline Kevin400F

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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2011, 06:02:13 AM »
When the mighty winds drop a free bike in your yard, don't ask questions, just stand it up and ride!
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Offline fatmatt650

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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2011, 06:32:49 AM »
I like to think it was just tired after all those miles and decided to lay down for a nap. It was on the centerstand. I thought about putting it in the driveway but i'f rather it fall in the grass.
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2011, 08:48:27 AM »
Here's hoping there's no damage to the bike... and that you were nearly out of fuel, 'cause it will leak out the overflow... the cap vent.
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2011, 09:22:29 AM »
Everything looks good. Haven't checked the gas or oil yet but it definitely smelled like gas. Lots of fun picking that beast up in wet grass.
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Offline Kevin400F

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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2011, 09:48:56 AM »
Check for evidence of corrosive electrolyte leaking out of the battery onto sensitive areas, flush well with water if found.  If you did lose electrolyte this way, you would need to top off with acid, not just distilled water.

If there's any chance that oil may have leaked past the rings of the "low-side" cylinder into the combustion chamber, you may want to pull that plug before you turn the engine over to prevent "hydraulic lock".  Good luck with it.

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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2011, 10:26:08 AM »
Oh, the humanity...............
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2011, 02:44:16 PM »
shoulda, coulda, woulda....but that thing should have been covered and secured up against the house or in your host's garage.
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2011, 02:45:47 PM »
Quote from: Kevin400F on August 28, 2011, 09:48:56 AM
Check for evidence of corrosive electrolyte leaking out of the battery onto sensitive areas, flush well with water if found.

I think it has been flushed well with water!
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #15 on: August 28, 2011, 03:37:34 PM »
I just squeezed my new CB750 into the shed before the storm. Shed is in one piece, so I guess the bike is ok.

Ps. I want to thank the State of North Carolina for stalling and moving Irene more westerly saving Long Island from a direct hit.
                              Thank You, Doggie
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Offline fatmatt650

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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #16 on: August 28, 2011, 05:31:19 PM »
Quote from: Kevin400F on August 28, 2011, 09:48:56 AM
Check for evidence of corrosive electrolyte leaking out of the battery onto sensitive areas, flush well with water if found.  If you did lose electrolyte this way, you would need to top off with acid, not just distilled water.

If there's any chance that oil may have leaked past the rings of the "low-side" cylinder into the combustion chamber, you may want to pull that plug before you turn the engine over to prevent "hydraulic lock".  Good luck with it.

Kevin

Thanks dude, I'll look into that stuff before i try to fire her up tomorrow.
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #17 on: August 28, 2011, 09:24:01 PM »
Kinda looks like my dog when he gets tired and is hot... Great to hear your bike its ok...
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #18 on: August 29, 2011, 08:35:01 PM »
Wouldn't start. Pulled the plugs and the two "lowside" ones were definitely fouled w/ oil. Replaced them and she fired up after a bit of coaxing. Seems like there must've been water in the carbs. Also, she's not charging properly. I suspect i lost some electrolyte although I haven't pulled the battery yet. Just dropped her off for a 530 chain and sprockets at the local shop. I put about 90 miles on today riding up to Reading, PA for some new "Red Wing" logger/lineman boots(I figured they must be the best thing for riding a Honda) and everything ran perfectly but starting w/ the starter is a bit sluggish still.
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #19 on: August 29, 2011, 08:52:12 PM »
Damn Matt..........you sure like to buy your chains far from home!!! Are they that expensive in San Fran??? Hope you get everything sorted out for your return trip......ride safe bro.
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #20 on: August 30, 2011, 01:26:26 AM »
It should have been in the house >:(
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #21 on: August 30, 2011, 04:29:19 AM »
Mother Nature can be a B itch. . .
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Offline fatmatt650

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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #22 on: August 30, 2011, 07:37:21 AM »
Quote from: mrbreeze on August 29, 2011, 08:52:12 PM
Damn Matt..........you sure like to buy your chains far from home!!! Are they that expensive in San Fran??? Hope you get everything sorted out for your return trip......ride safe bro.

Yeah, its kinda stupid because I actually replaced chain and sprockets on that new F I picked up right before I left. it's just quietly sitting in storage while I now pay extra to have someone else do it for me on my "touring" bike. I never claimed to be the sharpest tool in the shed!
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #23 on: August 30, 2011, 07:56:35 AM »
If you have a voltage meter, check the voltage with bike not running.  Turn on headlight, do not start motor, wait for two minutes, turn off headlight and check voltage again.  If it drops significantly from first reading, your battery is suspect.  Laying on it's side like that could definitely drain the electrolyte.  Have you checked to see if water level is low?  Top off with distilled water if not too low, put it on a battery tender, then repeat the battery check.  A fully charged battery should show 12.8 volts or more, not running, after headlight on, and checking again it could drop into the 11 volt range, and that would show weak battery condition.  I would want to make sure my battery was in excellent condition before doing any long range riding.  Take into consideration the age of your battery , and replace it if there is any question in your mind.  It's the heart of your bike, keep it healthy!
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Re: Hurricane Damage
« Reply #24 on: August 30, 2011, 09:04:00 AM »
+1  "It should have been in the house >:("

like this - NICE and peaceful S1050923.AVI

also that was exactly what I was thinking about the dog in the yard....too funny~!
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