I am offended that you would call the early 80's 650's unattractive. I loved
the looks of my 83 650 before I sold it to Kurt.
On Mar 20, 2011 10:18 PM, "Joey Kelley" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Ditto on the center stand - lubing the chain is virtually impossible
> with one person without it.
> I traditionally have tried to lube mine before a ride - I
> usually put the NH on the center stand and allow the bike to idle
> (usually before it has come up to temperature so the idle is even
> slower than normal) and sprayed whatever chain lube I was using.
> I have traditionally gone to a bike shop to get whatever they
> prefer - but I have used Napa brand chain lube without trouble as
> well.
> -Joey
>
> On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 10:13 PM, surfswab <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Several of us have sprung for an aftermarket centerstand, and I can
>> tell you it's probably the best investment you can make in terms of
>> convenience and easy maintenance.
>>
>> Especially oil changes and chain clean/lube.  Best deal available is
>> Monmouth Cycles at:
>>
>>
http://www.monmouthcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=124279&category=MOTORCYCLES&make=HONDA&year=1992&fveh=2966
>>
>> $111+s/h = $128 and change.
>>
>> Google "motorcycle chain lube" and you'll find an endless number of
>> reviews of brands of the stuff.  Chances are good what you're using is
>> fine.
>>
>> Ditto gas.  Regular unleaded works for me.  But everyone has a
>> favorite (and an argument/theory to back up their choice!).
>>
>> Can't help much with the sissy bar bag query.  I just bought an
>> aftermarket set up that came with a regular Corbin-style passenger
>> back rest with no bag.  I haven't installed it yet and I plan to
>> modify the back rest portion to allow a sleeve-type bag to slip down
>> over the sissy bar and rest on the luggage rack.
>>
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