tz89
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Generally, I don't like to compress the shocks when tying down the bike. Of course, not every bike gives you perfect choices. Even so, I prefer to cinch the wheels down hard, and let the rest of the weight be sprung. I think it is more secure that way. I have no idea whether compressing the shocks is bad for the shocks, but if the wheels are on a flat trailer surface, it seems to me more likely to get loose and slide that way.
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Back to paper maps and magneto ignitions. Take your bike off the grid.
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A mercury manometer is still best if you have one. Professional-grade mechanical gauges are super. But after using my digital unit for several years I think it outperforms the other consumer-grade options on accuracy, convenience, and cost for bikes with more than two cylinders. I admit I am a little biased. Four cylinders is more competitive than it used to be. There aren't many other options for bikes with three or six cylinders. I've been selling a lot into Europe, Canada, New Zealand and Australia this year. Don't know why. My website gets lots of hits from BMW forums. I get inquiries from guys with the old 6-cylinder sport bikes, especially Lithuania for some reason I haven't figured out. I wonder if there are a lot of old 6 cylinder police bikes around, or something else to explain it. I don't really market it - no Facebook or Google ads or anything like that. It's just a hobby for me.
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We have met the future!
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Hmmm. Well, first, be sure to subscribe to Venturerider. The info and help here is amazing. Best $12 ever.
The downloadable build package makes it easy to make the boards, solder on the components, load the software, and sync your carbs. I also sell the circuit boards on the site if you want to skip making that part.
The current version has the RPM feature. The package ships with 4 and 6 cylinder versions ready to load. There is a setting in the software for the number of cylinders would have be set to 2 and compiled before loading.
You can hack something together and get it to work. I did - that's where all this came from. I started with a box of junkyard auto parts and a breadboard. It was a fun learning project. But that's on you. I won't promise that what you build will work with my software.
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Head on over to digitalcarbsync.com. The downloadable build package has everything you will need. The board layout files are essentially a wiring diagram if you really are going that way. Good luck.
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Very nice. A favorite color of mine for sure.
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Spend the money to get a good soldering iron that is adjustable and has several tips including a fine one.
As mentioned, get thin solder made for electronics.
Practice on something other than your bike's electronics first.
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I just sent a pair of boards to a guy in Sweden. That adds to the list of United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Germany, Lithuania, New Zealand, Philippines, Denmark, France. Portugal, Belgium as countries I have sold to in the last year or so. Plus the USA.
Where is Lithuania? Now I know.
I do no advertising. It has been discussed a bit on this forum. I have an old school website but it is not promoted on Google or Facebook.
I just wanted to build something for myself to use. It's kind of cool that you can make a little gizmo in your shop, and it will sell all over the world, without much effort, basically for no cost.
Made in USA!
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You are moving to MN on purpose?
You betcha. I'm originally from there and my siblings are there. Lefse every day.
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Torquing it to spec with fresh lock tight is cheap compared to redoing the engine again later. With that much play, I'm surprised he didn't pull them and re-do the goop.
A fun video to watch through. My dad's shop didn't gleam like that, that's for sure.
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Puc sounds like you could be that new CEO. Milwaukee is not too far away!
I agree on both counts. A larger touring bike has to be a gas hybrid. A small all electric seems like a maybe for around town, but then you have to have a place to plug it in, and that market doesn't necessarily have a garage in the burbs. So back to hybrid.
Please send me a gas hybrid version of my old 750 Midnight Maxim Tour with factory fairings and bags. I'll be happy.
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I got my 2009 rstd sold today. A nice local guy who used to own the same year and color.
I'm getting ready to move to MN, and moving a big bike was not on the list!
Mixed feelings. I really liked that bike, but it was making things complicated. Once I'm re-settled I'll figure out what is next.
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Let us know how it goes. I have the DVD. It is good.
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I ride mine with no added pressure in the front, but I do like some in the back.
What is the history on this bike? Is it possible it has been in a collision or some other event?
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remove the air/fuel mixture screw on that one carb and then inject cleaner into the circuit
My mechanic did that to save me from a complete rebuild when I got my 89. It was running on 3 until then. I put new diaphragms on afterward, gave it sync, and it ran like the sweet beast these bikes are.
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For those with access to 3D printers, I've added an option to download the case design files.
https://digitalcarbsync.com/product/download-3d-case-design-files/
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They are 5mm. A 3/16 ID line works fine.
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Shipped it today.
Tom,I'm going to try the wooden unit. I've got packing material...so I can customize it for a good fit.
I like wood....although the plastic printing idea is cool...for sure.
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Thanks. I do sell downloadable easy-to-build plans over at my site digitalcarbsync.com. I have circuit boards for those who want to skip that step. I have a couple of white nylon case prototypes on hand, but the 3-D printing cost is high. I generally do not sell pre-built units although I do have a 6-cylinder unit on hand that can be used for any engine. I favor the build your own tools idea a lot. I used mine without a case for years. You can store it in any box for travel.
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Hmmm. Let me think about that. I'll PM you. Thanks.
Do you have a price and availability on the Digital Carb Sync complete and in the 3-D printed case?This sure would be more convenient than the Morgan Carb Tune Pro. I love the Carb Tune, but it's a bit bulky and cumbersome for packing.
Embarassed to Admit I dropped my Bike!
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I would say if you are using strength you are not using technique and are doing it wrong. A back injury lasts a long time - don't start down that road.