124 Search Results for "answers"

• winterizing

  • From: cliftonking
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    mix up some two stroke gas fill the tank .run the bike shut the fule pit chock off let bike run out of gas then fullchock start the bike again still with th fuel off it will run a bit more then shut down  good now refill your tank with as much of the two stork gas you can get in it this will keep you tank for sweating and rusting .put your charege on to keep it up if you bike is park on the fool put some wood under the tires this we keep your tires from seawing too and cause them to break down from

  • 4 weeks ago
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• Thanks English

  • From: mrhighlander
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    Good story sir.  I did get to take my bike to a friends shop today.  She is parked in the show room of a hotrod shop.  It is good to know people!!!!  I do need to go get some stabilizer for the gas seeing as we have the same problems with our fuel.  At least I can go a mile down the road and start her up whenever I feel the need, even go for a spin on nice days.  I feel very fortunate.

    Take care

    MrHighlander

  • 4 weeks ago
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• Winterizing for storage

  • From: Wild_Hogs
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      Likin' it in Texas right now!!

  • 4 weeks ago
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• Four Seasons by VIVALDI I thin

  • From: Englissh
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    Hello from the South West coast of FRANCE, I dont usually shut down for winter as there is always a day or two when I can ride even when the morning is minus ten.

    I learned the hard way its not always the winter cold that causes problems, I never shut down the petrol tap ( each to his own ), so when in April 2006 when I was forced to stop work and stop riding my bike was in our barn all snug in its summer cover, no problem or so I thought.

    I managed to hobble over after a few months to fi

  • 4 weeks ago
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• Thanks to all

  • From: mrhighlander
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    I really appreciate the replies!

  • 4 weeks ago
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• Just Run It

  • From: Chaplains2
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    I can't stay that far away from my bike in the winter. I need to polish it or mess with it somehow. Plus, I like the sound. So, I just start it and run it about 15 minutes each week. This keeps the fluids moving, the seals lubed, battery charged and my blood flowing. Seems to be good for the bike and me both. Plus, any day the roads are safe and it is warm enough, I can take it for a spin and go through the gears. Good for me and the bike both. KC 4 weeks ago

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• Re: In need of answers

  • From: als1953
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    This soul does wonder about the quality of the polish job after a few of those beers........lol

  • 1 month ago
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• Re: In need of answers

  • From: vulcman2007
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    Good point about the tire inflation. Get yourself an inexpensive air compressor and keep them inflated. www.harborfrieght.com has quite a few at reasonable prices, and you don't need a big hulking compressor for small jobs anyway. I keep a 2hp/8gal/115psi compressor in my bike shed and it's big enough to do anything I need for the bike.

    Another thing: If you have the space, take the time to tear

  • 1 month ago
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• Re: In need of answers

  • From: pjd1952
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    I bought the "Yuasa Hot Shot 12v 1.5 AMP Battery Charger", available here at CC, and have not been sorry.  I have used it for two winter seasons and have accidentally drained my battery to dead, once last summer and once this past summer, and the bike still turns over and starts immediately.

  • 1 month ago
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• Winterizing.........

  • From: thumper1
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      I have a suggestion for ya.... Move to the deep south where it's warm year round. Or better yet, ride the bike down to Fla, Texas or other places that stay warm.

     Seriously tho - gas stabilizer, oil approx. 1 teaspoon per cycl. (I use Marvell mystery oil)or a good grade 50 weight. Also I put the bike up on blocks or a lift to keep my tires off the groung so when the air goes low  , they stay nice & round instead of a flat spot.

      Enjoy your winter & I'll be t

  • 1 month ago
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• In need of answers

  • From: Robin001
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    Man, all good suggestions but I think you all should migrate to somewhere warmer.

  • 1 month ago
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• Re: In need of answers

  • From: ynkmup
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    Darn....this is why the site is good and you get input from others cause I totally forgot about the battery....that could be a fifty dollar midtake.

  • 1 month ago
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• winterizing

  • From: jjohn13
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    agree with tonyl. Give it a good clean and wax too! Cover and keep the batt good.

  • 1 month ago
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• Thank you all

  • From: mrhighlander
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    I really appreciate the info!

    MrH

  • 1 month ago
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• Re: To "Friend" or not to "Fri

  • From: pjd1952
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    I've read the replies below and thought they all had a lot of perspective to offer in the way of an answer to your question; in fact, I really can't add anything new so I will just comment on how I accumulate friends here.  If someone asks to be my friend, I agree...they took the time so that's good enough for me.  If someone answers a question for me with a thoughtful answer I will ask to be added as a friend to them.  That's as simple as I can make it.

  • 1 month ago
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• re: kyle slow repost to our em

  • From: manybikes
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    Kyle here... Just in off the road - Mt. Diablo was beautiful! 

    Thank you all for your posts here, there is some good stuff here.

    It is almost 9pm here on a Sunday evening, and I am here on the community checking in because I love you all and I miss you all when I am away. This message board post has been up for one day... and I have been out riding around. VFR Yesterday and the BMW today. 

    Slow to respond to email eh... I suppose sometimes.

    Please know that

  • 1 month ago
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• Re: In need of answers

  • From: vulcman2007
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    I suggest Seafoam, over Stabil. I keep a tender on my battery and run the bike every so often, if I can't take it out for a ride. I cover mine with thick towels and drape the bike cover over it. Can't be too cautious, when it comes to paint. Change the oil and filter. Flush the radiator and replace anti-freeze, if yours is water cooled. A good detail cleaning/polishing before storing will help prevent rust.

    I do most of this, but i try to ride as much as possble in the winter.

  • 1 month ago
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• Re: In need of answers

  • From: VTX-XXX
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    ftlenta, I here ya!  If I lived in Georgia I would ride year round.  But some of us Northerners find it a little bit difficult to ride with 12" of snow on the roads and sub zero temps.  It is early October and we have had temps below freezing in the a.m. and I still ride to and from work.

    I don't actually winterize my bike though.  I make sure the tank is full and the antifreeze is good.  Other than that I start it once a week and let it get to running temp to make sure t

  • 1 month ago
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• Why...Why... Why....

  • From: ftelenta
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    Do NOT Winterize.... ...Just ride all winter..... I cannot comprehend the need for this information....
  • 1 month ago
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• Re: In need of answers

  • From: ynkmup
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    Thats very good advise !! I use spray Sea Foam to do my engine fogging with and make sure to have Sta-Bil fuel treatment in. Check the condition of the antifreeze and change it if it doesnt protect to what you need !!

                             J W aka Ynkmup

  • 1 month ago
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