tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post4144527011801763504..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Old Bikes SmokeRichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-50281392711564318602012-04-22T07:00:44.316-08:002012-04-22T07:00:44.316-08:00Many only use the center stand to avoid the embarr...Many only use the center stand to avoid the embarrassment of leaving a cloud of smoke. I guess it isn't very politically correct. I forget to do it about a ¼ of the time.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-85343899734633345642012-04-20T23:32:18.117-08:002012-04-20T23:32:18.117-08:00Well you learn some thing every day..I didn't ...Well you learn some thing every day..I didn't know that thing about leaning the bike to get the oil out. Good to see you getting out and about.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-58895888527957902422012-04-20T21:44:18.523-08:002012-04-20T21:44:18.523-08:00While walking over the tracks, my eye was drawn to...While walking over the tracks, my eye was drawn to what looked like two sets of tracks where there was only one before. It was a clear and sunny morning but the sky was really bright and by then it was above freezing. <br /><br />I get into PDX late Saturday night. Hopefully it'll not be raining.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-60613295357444353372012-04-20T17:59:47.874-08:002012-04-20T17:59:47.874-08:00Richard:
Yikes ! didn't know that. They are...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />Yikes ! didn't know that. They are probably $100. per wheel, or more . . .<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-38336972667251993012012-04-20T15:33:50.795-08:002012-04-20T15:33:50.795-08:00The train tracks besides the tracks makes for an i...The train tracks besides the tracks makes for an interesting view. It tricks the mind a little.<br /><br />Safe journey on your travels. Depending on when you get to Oregon you may even have warm weather.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-6623720346884999222012-04-20T14:52:58.015-08:002012-04-20T14:52:58.015-08:00It is a pretty neat event and is one of the fund r...It is a pretty neat event and is one of the fund raisers for the Fairbanks Symphony. My wife said that she is still waiting for her free ticket but I told her that it may be quite a wait.<br /><br />And, yes, it really feels great to be out on the bike even at 30°F. At least it has been sunny!RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-7964735269809277822012-04-20T13:41:53.334-08:002012-04-20T13:41:53.334-08:00Yay! The bike is seeing some wonderful road time....Yay! The bike is seeing some wonderful road time.<br /><br />The Beat Beethoven sounds wonderful! I love the idea of an actual symphony play. The dramatics of the conductor. And being able to hear the music along the course. Sorry it wasn't better than last years time. But at least you got out. :)BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-44243095296232691962012-04-20T11:56:50.439-08:002012-04-20T11:56:50.439-08:00The hassle with a second set of rims is the TPMS (...The hassle with a second set of rims is the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) that is now required on all 2012 model year cars. You have to code the sensors to the computer on the car so every wheel swap requires a visit to the dealer ($$$). I have heard about aftermarket sensors that allow you to clone the factory sensor id numbers. I will look into that between now and this Fall as well as a second set of wheels if this eliminates the need to visit the dealer.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-22723667580389602712012-04-20T11:51:03.459-08:002012-04-20T11:51:03.459-08:001983 R100RT. It is very difficult to get it up on ...1983 R100RT. It is very difficult to get it up on the center stand compared to later years. So I only bother if I'm doing maintenance or long term storage.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-52169223441372006802012-04-20T11:32:01.605-08:002012-04-20T11:32:01.605-08:00Richard:
I usually have my snow tires mounted on ...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />I usually have my snow tires mounted on extra rims so I change them myself. I don't think it's healthy for the tire to keep being mounted and unmounted every year, plus the time to make an appointment to take them in. My tires are also low rolling resistance Michelins. It makes quite a difference as compared to the snows when rolling down the road. Much quieter too.<br /><br />I also had a car which smoked when started. It was normal and common with that model, just a sign of wearing valves<br /><br />have a good trip<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-16223703488382958142012-04-20T11:29:23.773-08:002012-04-20T11:29:23.773-08:00Richard, as a fellow Airhead owner/rider, I'd ...Richard, as a fellow Airhead owner/rider, I'd heard the same thing re oil seeping into the left jug if using the sidestand. Hence, I tend to always put mine on its center stand when parking it for a long time. <br /><br />What year is yours?<br /><br />dom<br /><br /><a href="http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Redleg's Rides</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-14097-Colorado-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner" rel="nofollow">Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner</a>redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.com