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Chuck Rhode
May 19, 2012, 9:25:14 PM5/19/12
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New grips! Ummmm!
Finally, I've completed Geraldine's compression test. Not good, but
good enough for South Dakota, which is mostly flat. :-)
Also, I've balanced the carbs and replaced the seat and pillion back
rest, which were splitting out.
Today was one of those days, which for me come along with less
regularity than heretofore, when I'm tempted to hold my breath lest I
should screw up its inherent perfection.
I washed the bike. The gauges, mirrors, and windshield were clean for
once since last summer. I even wiped off my helmet visor so I could
actually see where I was going. What a difference! I felt better
than I have all winter, so I did a 51-mile trip to the west side of
the county for a steak. If they had cooked it, I might have eaten all
of it. As it was, I hauled a good deal of it home to see whether I
could do better.
--
.. Be Seeing You,
.. Chuck Rhode, Sheboygan, WI, USA
.. Weather: http://LacusVeris.com/WX
.. 75° — Wind SSE 13 mph
Finally, I've completed Geraldine's compression test. Not good, but
good enough for South Dakota, which is mostly flat. :-)
Also, I've balanced the carbs and replaced the seat and pillion back
rest, which were splitting out.
Today was one of those days, which for me come along with less
regularity than heretofore, when I'm tempted to hold my breath lest I
should screw up its inherent perfection.
I washed the bike. The gauges, mirrors, and windshield were clean for
once since last summer. I even wiped off my helmet visor so I could
actually see where I was going. What a difference! I felt better
than I have all winter, so I did a 51-mile trip to the west side of
the county for a steak. If they had cooked it, I might have eaten all
of it. As it was, I hauled a good deal of it home to see whether I
could do better.
--
.. Be Seeing You,
.. Chuck Rhode, Sheboygan, WI, USA
.. Weather: http://LacusVeris.com/WX
.. 75° — Wind SSE 13 mph
Mark Olson
May 19, 2012, 10:28:02 PM5/19/12
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On 5/19/2012 8:25 PM, Chuck Rhode wrote:
> New grips! Ummmm!
>
> Finally, I've completed Geraldine's compression test. Not good, but
> good enough for South Dakota, which is mostly flat. :-)
I wonder if that '79 GL1000 engine is still on the Milwaukee CL...
> New grips! Ummmm!
>
> Finally, I've completed Geraldine's compression test. Not good, but
> good enough for South Dakota, which is mostly flat. :-)
> Also, I've balanced the carbs and replaced the seat and pillion back
> rest, which were splitting out.
> Today was one of those days, which for me come along with less
> regularity than heretofore, when I'm tempted to hold my breath lest I
> should screw up its inherent perfection.
> I washed the bike. The gauges, mirrors, and windshield were clean for
> once since last summer. I even wiped off my helmet visor so I could
> actually see where I was going. What a difference! I felt better
> than I have all winter, so I did a 51-mile trip to the west side of
> the county for a steak. If they had cooked it, I might have eaten all
> of it. As it was, I hauled a good deal of it home to see whether I
> could do better.
Tom $herman (-_-)
May 20, 2012, 1:45:12 AM5/20/12
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On 5/19/2012 8:25 PM, Chuck Rhode wrote:
> New grips! Ummmm!
>
> Finally, I've completed Geraldine's compression test. Not good, but
> good enough for South Dakota, which is mostly flat. :-)
>
What is in South Dakota, other than winter wheat?
>
> Finally, I've completed Geraldine's compression test. Not good, but
> good enough for South Dakota, which is mostly flat. :-)
>
> Also, I've balanced the carbs and replaced the seat and pillion back
> rest, which were splitting out.
>
> Today was one of those days, which for me come along with less
> regularity than heretofore, when I'm tempted to hold my breath lest I
> should screw up its inherent perfection.
>
> I washed the bike. The gauges, mirrors, and windshield were clean for
> once since last summer. I even wiped off my helmet visor so I could
> actually see where I was going. What a difference!
couple of applications to get dead bugs off. A good soaking with dish
detergent and hosing off first does help with bug removal.
> I felt better
> than I have all winter, so I did a 51-mile trip to the west side of
> the county for a steak. If they had cooked it, I might have eaten all
> of it. As it was, I hauled a good deal of it home to see whether I
> could do better.
>
--
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Chuck Rhode
May 20, 2012, 8:36:13 AM5/20/12
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On Sat, 19 May 2012 21:28:02 -0500
Mark Olson <ols...@tiny.invalid> wrote:
> On 5/19/2012 8:25 PM, Chuck Rhode wrote:
> > Finally, I've completed Geraldine's compression test. Not good, but
> > good enough for South Dakota, which is mostly flat. :-)
> I wonder if that '79 GL1000 engine is still on the Milwaukee CL...
He shows a picture with the carb rack attached. Supposing it all goes
Mark Olson <ols...@tiny.invalid> wrote:
> On 5/19/2012 8:25 PM, Chuck Rhode wrote:
> > Finally, I've completed Geraldine's compression test. Not good, but
> > good enough for South Dakota, which is mostly flat. :-)
> I wonder if that '79 GL1000 engine is still on the Milwaukee CL...
for $100, the carb rack is worth more. ... can't tell without being
there, of course. I know I spent more than that, rebuilding one
cylinder head this spring. Still, better the devil you know, and I
already own three more or less complete engines not all the same model
year. I don't think I'm entitled to a fourth. Thus, run my
rationalizations.
When I get back from the Black Hills, if I get back, I'll pull the
other head to suss out whether poor compression in #3 is valves or
rings. If rings, I'll have to eMail the fellow in Milwaukee, which
should give me an idea what my engines are worth.
.. 63° — Wind S 6 mph — Sky haze.
Chuck Rhode
May 20, 2012, 8:47:10 AM5/20/12
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On Sun, 20 May 2012 00:45:12 -0500 "Tom $herman (-_-)"
<""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI$southslope.net"> wrote:
> On 5/19/2012 8:25 PM, Chuck Rhode wrote:
> > Finally, I've completed Geraldine's compression test. Not good,
> > but good enough for South Dakota, which is mostly flat. :-)
> What is in South Dakota, other than winter wheat?
The bits west of the Missouri River. For that matter, the bits west
<""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI$southslope.net"> wrote:
> On 5/19/2012 8:25 PM, Chuck Rhode wrote:
> > Finally, I've completed Geraldine's compression test. Not good,
> > but good enough for South Dakota, which is mostly flat. :-)
> What is in South Dakota, other than winter wheat?
of the Cheyenne River. We're going there -- for ice cream, I think.
Wanna come along?
> > washed the bike. The gauges, mirrors, and windshield were clean
> > for once since last summer.
> I have been using Plexus with good final results, though it does
> take a couple of applications to get dead bugs off.
One word: Simple Green.
> take a couple of applications to get dead bugs off.
> > I felt better than I have all winter, so I did a 51-mile trip to
> > the west side of the county for a steak. If they had cooked it, I
> > might have eaten all of it. As it was, I hauled a good deal of it
> > home to see whether I could do better.
> There should be a way to use the heat off the exhaust to do road
> cooking.
heat shields in the way and block easy side access in order to channel
air flow from the front to the back. They ought to weld a little oven
to the block somewhere big enough for a sandwich with a gasketed door
that would keep out the oil.
Tom $herman (-_-)
May 20, 2012, 11:33:02 AM5/20/12
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On 5/20/2012 7:47 AM, Chuck Rhode wrote:
> On Sun, 20 May 2012 00:45:12 -0500 "Tom $herman (-_-)"
> <""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI$southslope.net"> wrote:
>
>> On 5/19/2012 8:25 PM, Chuck Rhode wrote:
>
>>> Finally, I've completed Geraldine's compression test. Not good,
>>> but good enough for South Dakota, which is mostly flat. :-)
>
>> What is in South Dakota, other than winter wheat?
>
> The bits west of the Missouri River. For that matter, the bits west
> of the Cheyenne River. We're going there -- for ice cream, I think.
> Wanna come along?
>
Mmmm, ice cream. :)
> On Sun, 20 May 2012 00:45:12 -0500 "Tom $herman (-_-)"
> <""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI$southslope.net"> wrote:
>
>> On 5/19/2012 8:25 PM, Chuck Rhode wrote:
>
>>> Finally, I've completed Geraldine's compression test. Not good,
>>> but good enough for South Dakota, which is mostly flat. :-)
>
>> What is in South Dakota, other than winter wheat?
>
> The bits west of the Missouri River. For that matter, the bits west
> of the Cheyenne River. We're going there -- for ice cream, I think.
> Wanna come along?
>
>>> washed the bike. The gauges, mirrors, and windshield were clean
>>> for once since last summer.
>
>> I have been using Plexus with good final results, though it does
>> take a couple of applications to get dead bugs off.
>
> One word: Simple Green.
>
with Plexus, as the Plexus works as a polish as well as a cleaner. I am
cautious about trying out potentially harsh cleaners on $500+ lids.
>>> I felt better than I have all winter, so I did a 51-mile trip to
>>> the west side of the county for a steak. If they had cooked it, I
>>> might have eaten all of it. As it was, I hauled a good deal of it
>>> home to see whether I could do better.
>
>> There should be a way to use the heat off the exhaust to do road
>> cooking.
>
> BTDT. Bike manufacturers don't make this easy. They put a lot of
> heat shields in the way and block easy side access in order to channel
> air flow from the front to the back. They ought to weld a little oven
> to the block somewhere big enough for a sandwich with a gasketed door
> that would keep out the oil.
>
Thinking of this, there should also be a heat exchanger to warm the
rider in winter, instead of having to futz with electrically heated gear.
sleazy
May 20, 2012, 4:06:01 PM5/20/12
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> Mmmm, ice cream. :)
Make mine mint chocolate chip. :p
>>>> washed the bike. The gauges, mirrors, and windshield were clean
>>>> for once since last summer.
>>
>>> I have been using Plexus with good final results, though it does
>>> take a couple of applications to get dead bugs off.
Soak a rag in hot water, lay it over the encrustations and be patient. The
bugs soften up and are easily removed n about 5 minutes. I do the same
with the headlight area after a longer ride. For prevention, I use Honda
Brite.
>> One word: Simple Green.
>>
> May try the Simple Green for grunge removal on the moto, then follow up
> with Plexus, as the Plexus works as a polish as well as a cleaner. I am
> cautious about trying out potentially harsh cleaners on $500+ lids.
I use plain old car wash soap and warm water on the rare occasions I
actually wash the bike. Rain usually suffices.
Make mine mint chocolate chip. :p
>>>> washed the bike. The gauges, mirrors, and windshield were clean
>>>> for once since last summer.
>>
>>> I have been using Plexus with good final results, though it does
>>> take a couple of applications to get dead bugs off.
bugs soften up and are easily removed n about 5 minutes. I do the same
with the headlight area after a longer ride. For prevention, I use Honda
Brite.
>> One word: Simple Green.
>>
> May try the Simple Green for grunge removal on the moto, then follow up
> with Plexus, as the Plexus works as a polish as well as a cleaner. I am
> cautious about trying out potentially harsh cleaners on $500+ lids.
actually wash the bike. Rain usually suffices.
Tom $herman (-_-)
May 20, 2012, 4:46:59 PM5/20/12
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On 5/20/2012 3:06 PM, sleazy wrote:
> "Tom $herman (-_-)"<""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI$southslope.net"> wrote:
>
>> Mmmm, ice cream. :)
>
> Make mine mint chocolate chip. :p
>
Chocolate chip cookie dough. :)
> "Tom $herman (-_-)"<""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI$southslope.net"> wrote:
>
>> Mmmm, ice cream. :)
>
> Make mine mint chocolate chip. :p
>
>>>>> washed the bike. The gauges, mirrors, and windshield were clean
>>>>> for once since last summer.
>>>
>>>> I have been using Plexus with good final results, though it does
>>>> take a couple of applications to get dead bugs off.
>
> Soak a rag in hot water, lay it over the encrustations and be patient. The
> bugs soften up and are easily removed n about 5 minutes. I do the same
> with the headlight area after a longer ride. For prevention, I use Honda
> Brite.
>
moving it from the driveway to the garage. Will try your suggestion
with an old towel over the windshield for the more stubborn bugs.
>>> One word: Simple Green.
>>>
>> May try the Simple Green for grunge removal on the moto, then follow up
>> with Plexus, as the Plexus works as a polish as well as a cleaner. I am
>> cautious about trying out potentially harsh cleaners on $500+ lids.
>
> I use plain old car wash soap and warm water on the rare occasions I
> actually wash the bike. Rain usually suffices.
or night ride spring through fall gets the front of my NT700V pretty
plastered with bugs, along with the top of my lid. Fortunately, the
NT700V windshield goes up high enough that I only get minimal bug splats
on my visor (and clothes), so I can usually wait to get home to clean
that. I put some mild dish detergent on the lid, let soak, rinse off
with the kitchen sink spray nozzle, then follow up with Plexus.
sleazy
May 20, 2012, 6:45:39 PM5/20/12
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and the Leelenau Peninsula Friday - Saturday. The bike is feeelthy with
bugs. I was cleaning the helmet every stop just so I could see. Carried
some Honda polish along in the saddlebag and used it after scrubbing the
bugs. It didn't help for long. The headlights need a good scrubbing
before heading out tomorrow.
Tom $herman (-_-)
May 20, 2012, 6:58:11 PM5/20/12
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3/4 lids without face-shields. I want a full-face just for the
protection from bugs, small stones and other debris kicked up by other
vehicles, not to mention the wind and cold. Sucked a bug into my
windpipe once riding a bicycle, and it was *not* pleasant.
Chuck Rhode
May 21, 2012, 8:45:55 AM5/21/12
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On Sun, 20 May 2012 10:33:02 -0500 "Tom $herman (-_-)"
.. 52° — Wind NW 10 mph
<""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI$southslope.net"> wrote:
> On 5/20/2012 7:47 AM, Chuck Rhode wrote:
> > On Sun, 20 May 2012 00:45:12 -0500 "Tom $herman (-_-)"
> > <""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI$southslope.net"> wrote:
> >> What is in South Dakota, other than winter wheat?
> > The bits west of the Missouri River. For that matter, the bits west
> > of the Cheyenne River. We're going there -- for ice cream, I think.
> > Wanna come along?
> Mmmm, ice cream.
See http://actualriders.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1497&start=100
> On 5/20/2012 7:47 AM, Chuck Rhode wrote:
> > On Sun, 20 May 2012 00:45:12 -0500 "Tom $herman (-_-)"
> > <""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI$southslope.net"> wrote:
> >> What is in South Dakota, other than winter wheat?
> > The bits west of the Missouri River. For that matter, the bits west
> > of the Cheyenne River. We're going there -- for ice cream, I think.
> > Wanna come along?
> Mmmm, ice cream.
.. 52° — Wind NW 10 mph
T.J. Higgins
May 21, 2012, 4:41:25 PM5/21/12
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In article <jpa0de$hj1$1...@dont-email.me>, Tom $herman (-_-) wrote:
>There should be a way to use the heat off the exhaust to do road cooking.
Pete S. over on the SabMag email group routinely cooks his
>There should be a way to use the heat off the exhaust to do road cooking.
lunch in between the cylinder banks of his V65 Sabre.
--
TJH
tjhiggin.at.hiwaay.dot.net
--
TJH
tjhiggin.at.hiwaay.dot.net
J. Clarke
May 22, 2012, 8:46:15 AM5/22/12
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In article <x-WdnUkO84XoNSfS...@posted.hiwaay2>,
ernest.p...@vernal.equinox.edu says...
Engine/dp/0375751408>
ernest.p...@vernal.equinox.edu says...
>
> In article <jpa0de$hj1$1...@dont-email.me>, Tom $herman (-_-) wrote:
> >There should be a way to use the heat off the exhaust to do road cooking.
>
> Pete S. over on the SabMag email group routinely cooks his
> lunch in between the cylinder banks of his V65 Sabre.
<http://www.amazon.com/Manifold-Destiny-Guide-Cooking-
> In article <jpa0de$hj1$1...@dont-email.me>, Tom $herman (-_-) wrote:
> >There should be a way to use the heat off the exhaust to do road cooking.
>
> Pete S. over on the SabMag email group routinely cooks his
> lunch in between the cylinder banks of his V65 Sabre.
Engine/dp/0375751408>
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