Peder_y2k

The oil warning light is for the fluid level only, not pressure. Under hard acceleration, the oil will slosh to the rear of the engine causing the sending unit to drop lower and signal the warning light. What matters is the oil is at the proper level and that the oil pump is working moving the oil. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

Working on early Ford (1985) multi-port fuel injection system. Not running engine, testing fuel pressure OK at 40psi. After test, noticed a very quiet ticking sound (never started cold engine). Listening closey, the sound was two part, first a ping, then followed in about 1 second by a tok, ..... ping - tok......ping - tok........and this repeated for about 2 minutes until the fuel pressure guage dropped to 20psi where the sound stopped and pressure stabilized. At first I thought it was the fuel pressure regulator, but now I'm thinking it is a defective injector. Is it possible for a bad injector to pop open on its own under pressure? -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

Sounds familiar. My bikes don't need anything, but I go look anyway (wet spot on floor), and every couple days I review ebay and craigslist just to see if there is anything I should want.......(didn't know I wanted it until I saw it syndrome). I also go out and check the yard each morning for anything new that showed up during the night. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

http://www.jcmotors.com/full-bore-usa-m-66-tour-king-rear-tire-20502-p http://www.fullboretires.com/cruiser.html

Here's a webpage explaining tire wear.......so it's time for class. http://www.rattlebars.com/tirewear/index.html -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/docs/Street-Tire-Load-Ratings.pdf

All the o-rings are the special ones. Just get started ordering the right ones -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

Yup, at some 43,000 miles, that one is about ready for the 2nd gear repair......Good Luck!!! -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

NO!! Common auto parts and hardware store o-rings won't fit....they are either too thick or thin...even the metric ones. ONLY the oem o-ring will work correctly. Useing a substitute will only cause another leak. Take it from a gearhead like me that this is true. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

Lenny, You should check out this article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery Lithium-iron-phosphate batteries are better in terms of energy density and resistance to exploding in flames like the more conventional lithium-ion types. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

How to buy one???

If you have an ACE Hardware nearby, they may have small plastic elbows in the tube and hose fitting section..........I know my local store does. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

So, where are the icecream pics, Hmmmmm?? Glad you're enjoying the real America out in the middle of nowhere. Keep the shiny side up........................*****. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

Your carburetors could also be out of adjustment (usually pilot screw setting). A rich or lean mix will cause higher engine temps and result in unburnd exhaust gasses entering the exhaust making the exhaust at the outlet too hot to hold the back of your hand 1 inch away. On my excellent running '88VR, I can hold my hand at the exhaust flow till I get bored with it all -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

Does anyone think it sounds good? Like crap? Just my opinion..... sounds not-so-good Is removing the baffles bad or taboo? Federal Law against modifying exhaust for highway use. I prefer a nice quiet sound, like a sewing machine, especially if I have to listen to it all day wearing my 1/2 helmet. That way I can hear if anything changes, and I can hear my passenger talking normally. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA '88 VR

The gas filler splash guard drains to the ground thru a tube. The spark plug sockets were originally sealed with a grommet around the plug wire connector. These grommets get hard and shrink over time and then water will enter and short the plug, so that's what likely happened. When parking overnight, I always use a bike cover....JIC -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

Wise choice!! -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

Check your state DOL for 'contested title' process. In my state, once started, the state issues a license plate with current tabs and registration so it can be legally ridden, then a 3 year wait for title. Bike can still be sold, but the new buyer will need to wait the remainder of the 3 yr. period. The 3 yr. wait gives time limit for the title transfer to be contested by the original title holder, and if they show the bike goes back to them and any improvements made to the bike are lost to them:fingers-crossed-emo -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

So HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!...................so what's this I hear about western Canadians wanting to be annexed by the US and cut eastern Canada off and let it drift out into the Atlantic and sink? -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

My woman and I are going over to the neighboring city mayors house for dinner and desert and a 30 min fireworks show over the water in front of his house. I'll get a chance to shmooze with the police chief and a couple captains.......we all know what good that will do. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

Makes sense that they would fit. Not cost effective for factory to change welded bar mount on frame. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

200°F for 1 hour will turn cobalt blue when done:080402gudl_prv: -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

Hey Puc n Tippy Wuz wondering where your were...... now I know you are not in MI where all that standing water is flowing around everyone's ankles. Be safe out there and keep the shiny side up.............oh... in your case, never mind. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

OK....I've been warned. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

Not knowing, I hesitate to answer, but I will be following this thread to see if I might do the same. Seems to me, IIRC, the shims were for alignment, not clearance. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA