I used to run the pilot powers but they got to be too expensive (short
lifespan) , and their wet traction feels less to me than the BT023 I have
on the VFR now. I guess the stickier rubber makes a difference at a track
but I only recently had the Bridgestone kick out on me. Now that tire is 3
I want to edit this I think the 3rd spacer Kurt was talking about goes
behind the sprocket carrier where the cush drives are.
Allen Thomas
On Aug 19, 2015 7:24 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote:
Alexander, the 3rd wheel spacer is inside the wheel between the bearings.
Look at a
Mark, my 79 GS used to feel like it swayed back and forth slightly at any
speed. Since I swapped the front end out that has gone away. I attribute it
to either different geometry, or new head bearings. So maybe on the old
bikes the just didn't know the math required to make a stable bike at
speed.
Alexander, the 3rd wheel spacer is inside the wheel between the bearings.
Look at a parts fiche and just verify your not missing anything.
I run about 40 psi up front and around 38 in back and my tires never get
choppy. The bike tucks in faster with the higher pressure.
Allen Thomas
On Aug 19,
Allen, he's talking about a 650, and I can't remember if there is a spacer
in the final drive or not, so...
Kurt
On Aug 19, 2015 7:40 AM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote:
I want to edit this I think the 3rd spacer Kurt was talking about goes
behind the sprocket carrier where the cush
Yeah, especially if it's a 250cc bike!
Sure he doesn't have the get-up he used to without them installed.
Ah well, live and let live I guess.
On Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 1:03:20 PM UTC-5, Joey wrote:
All,
Doesn't this look like a serious reduction in gas mileage?
When my ST1100 was new to me it came with a after market windshield. I
affectionately called it the Kite because it was like having a huge kite
on the front of my bike in cross winds. I was riding on the north coast on
the island of Hawaii. It's an area known for strong winds - which I
As far as I can tell I'm not missing any spacers or anything on the rear wheel.
I'm going to jack the pressure up a little bit and see how that goes. It
started right towards the end of my commute today. It feels like there's a
hinge underneath my seat. There's zero play anywhere that I can
Alexander, please don't take this the wrong way, but how much street bike
experience do you have? Is this your first bike?
I ask this because all bikes will move around underneath you for various
reasons. Grooves in the road, wind, tire condition/tread/pressure, frame
weakness, suspension
So my headlight went out on my CB700S. Found and replaced the fuse, but now N
light, tach, gear indicator, and fuel level aren't working. My thoughts are a
ground wire. Any suggestions? And is there a common ground under the front
fairing? I know where the main ground is under the tank, but
That is exactly like what my friend Jason's 85 CB650 Nighthawk does. His
issue is the fuse block, the little brown wiring harness connectors keep
coming loose, so you have to press on it from time to time. Then everything
will start working for a while again. It is on the winter fixit list.
On
I think the CB650 has those fuse box problems, but don't think the 700S does. I
have two spares and so will really clean one up and try to swap it out. We will
see. Any other thoughts?
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Hawaii Sean, I don't want to hijack the thread, but my PC800 has the stock,
too darn low in my opinion, windshield on it. I rode the bike to work and
back this morning and it is fine at 55 on the back roads. At 75 on the
Interstate, I look at the mounting screw on the top of the dashboard
I wouldn't want to ride that across the country, but down to Home Depot or
something would be convenient.
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First bike, maybe 4000 miles. I never noticed anything like this before. I
understand an 80+ mph wobble/weave but something at 25 mph just seems wrong.
Maybe not and in just noticing it but I'm in Kansas City.
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Just ran into the same problem/solution with an 84 CB650SC Nighthawk. Switched
out the fuse block with another
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On Aug 19, 2015, at 15:42, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote:
That is exactly like what my friend Jason's 85 CB650 Nighthawk does. His
issue is the fuse
I'll try that. I've been up to 70 on straight back road, side streets and it
definitely doesn't try to toss me off. I just checked my tire pressure. Front
was at 28 and rear at 32. I pumped them both up to 36 and went for a ride.
Everything honestly felt a lot better.
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If you're visibly weaving at 25 mph then you're either overthinking (and
unconsciously wobbling yourself, it happens) or something is very much out
of whack with your front or rear bearings, and if that were the case then
80mph would be trying to throw you off the bike.
Get someone more
The bearings can be a booger, but made much difference for my bike. I had a
very slight spot in the straight position and bearings fixed it. Many people
use a shimmy damper on these, but bearing was the way to go. However, if
similar to my CB700, you won't be much closer to bearings when doing
Do one thing at a time, or you run the risk of making a problem worse.
Also, try not paying attention to it for a ride. I have to make myself not
think about a problem when I'm doing a test ride, especially alignment
related stuff. Thinking about it often makes it worse, because you
overthink it.
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