SilvrT
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How to drive in Vancouver, BC http://www.sense.bc.ca/humour.htm
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Just thought I'd add a link to this newspaper article. Just take a look at all the feedback ... most of it saying the same thing ... see if you can pick out my comments. http://www.timescolonist.com/cars/Province+aims+curb+motorcycle+deaths/2700589/story.html
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nope... me neither
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MOI???? Again ??? or still ???
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And since I have one in my toolkit, I'd be using the impact driver as my first method. It does the same action as the torx but all in one motion and you can put a torx bit on it to boot. The head of the impact driver is non-metallic so no chance for a spark. But, if'n ya don't have one....
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heh... I send my comments to both the Province and 24 Hours about Kash Heeds article. Here's a posting that may be of interest but not the one you're looking for. http://americanmotorcyclist.com/legisltn/positions/distracted.asp
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Taking all things discussed so far into account, I'm thinking I could be using my Progressive pump that I use for the shocks to check the tire pressure and for that matter, even use it to add air. I'm thinking it might be more accurate as it goes from 0 - 50 psi (I think). One thing for sure is it's would be an "all-in-one" process with zero air loss. That being said tho, it would take a lot more "pumping" to add air to the tires than it would the shocks which might wear out the progressive pump quicker.
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That looks identical to the one I bought at Canadian Tire ...I didn't look at the brand but suspect it's the same.
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I gotta admit guys ... I never imagined in my wildest dreams that my initial post would evolve into such a deep, technical discussion which, while entertaining and educational, is waaayyyyyyy over this old computer tekkie's head and for all intents and purposes, a lot more info than I was looking for LOL ... but hey... it's ALL GOOD
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dang.... I thought this was about something else! (gotta get these eyes checked...or maybe adjust where my mind is) :rotf:
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One of my old customers that I had when I was self employed called me the other day... came up as restricted. They are the Provincial Board of Examiners in Optometry. The one I didn't answer the other day was a Florida caller ... now who could that have been? I did have one of the members from Florida call me once a while back but at the time, I didn't notice where .... only found out after checking his profile. I don't like answering calls when I don't know who the caller is... too many prank and solicitations...waste of my time and my cell phone air time.
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The tire on the rear is stock Dunlop D404 and the spec is from the owner's manual The front tire is a Bridgestone Spitfire S11 130/90-16 and the max pressure for it is 41lbs. Good point you make ... won't get to check out the pressure changes until Saturday.
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I have this "impact driver" that I've had since 1975 when I had my Triumph and it is designed specifically for such instances. Basically, you hammer it and inside there is a cam that causes the bit to turn slightly each time you hammer, either right or left depending on what you choose. That thing really saved me a lot of stripped bolts on the Triumph coz in many cases, you could not break them loose otherwise. Here's a pic of the tool... [ATTACH]42929[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42930[/ATTACH]
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Great!! that's it then... I'm trashin this piece-a-junk I bought! :rotf:
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Thanks LilBeaver and atlm ... now that I've re-read harventures post and put it all into context, makes perfect sense.
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That's correct... aside from paint color, different emblems are THE SINGLE MOST MAJOR CHANGE for the model/year .... :rotf:
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Just a dumb comment/question here but how can one infer that the bikes we ride (cruisers and tourers) are that much different than most cars and trucks as far as "normal temperatures and loads" is concerned? For example, consider a Toyota Corolla ... maybe an older one with a 1600 cc engine moving a roughly 2000 lb car around (just a wild guess at the weight) versus an RSV of 850 or so lbs with a 1300 cc engine. Simple logic to me suggests the Toyota engine would be handling heavier loads and neither vehicle runs at temps much different than the other (car @ 195 - RSV @ 210) Like I said "Just a dumb comment/question" but when a person makes a statement that, to me, doesn't make sense, I like to hear explanations.
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36 front & 41 rear is factory spec
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no need for apologies my friend... your input is always welcome and generally very informative. was no hijacking that I could see.
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I checked the package and couldn't find anything specific to "slime certification" ...??? What it does say is 5 - 99 psi and has a built-in re-calibration. I'll look at the package again tonight when I get home. My main point of this is simply "don't trust you old gauge to be accurate" ... not that any new gauge, including a digital one will be. here is the product I bought... http://canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/1/TiresRims/TireGaugesMonitors/PRDOVR~0095517P/Motorcycle%252BDigital%252BTire%252BGauge.jsp
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Question: Has someboby been messin' with my motor?
SilvrT replied to harventure's topic in Watering Hole
Is it possible you have a Vmax differential? ( I was going to say "rear end" but I know how some of the guys on this site read stuff into the typed words LOL) -
I forgot to mention, at that time I was riding 2-up but yesterday I was solo.
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This subject has been discussed before but thought I'd just bring it up once again. After installing my new 130/90 front tire, the scoot felt like it was riding on a flat or almost flat rear tire. Pressure on the front was 36lbs and rear was 46lbs (according to my gauge). I dropped the rear pressure to 42lbs and it seemed to help a lot. While out riding yesterday, I was noticing the same "wishy-washy" feeling again...like every little "high-low" irregularity in the road surface, one tire would want to pull in one direction while the other pulled opposite. I decided to buy a digital tire pressure gauge. Checked the tires and they were at 33.5 front and 37.5 rear. Checked again with the old gauge and it showed 36 front, 42 rear. Fired up the compressor and increased the air pressure according to the new gauge. Not sure of the results yet as I didn't get a chance to take another ride. Will update results after Saturday's run. So, just as an update/reminder .... guys, don't rely on your fav old tire gauge (I'd had mine for at least 10 years...it was one of those round dial with a release kind).
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Funny.. I never pay much attention to how far I've gone before I stop for gas... I just drive it and when it gets "down there", I get gas. This may have to do with where I ride...that I know I will be stopping at certain places, what's in between and what's not. A lot of the time I will tank up "just coz I'm there". I hate running out of gas or paniking "omg... gas is almost empty...where's the next gas stop?".
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You're welcome. Here's some pics when I did mine... [ATTACH]42895[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42896[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42897[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42898[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42899[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42900[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42901[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42902[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42903[/ATTACH]