tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post7565897955987289077..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Day 9 - Zero Miles TodayRichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-8635343668358568992012-07-12T18:47:38.372-08:002012-07-12T18:47:38.372-08:00I'm having a wonderful trip. I'm not sure ...I'm having a wonderful trip. I'm not sure I mentioned this, but this is my first extended motorcycle trip. First time on steel grate bridges, multi-lane freeways, Interstates, cities, traffic jams, 100°F+ temperatures, a whole lot of firsts...<br /><br />Not looking forward to the traffic in Santa Cruz.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-42134426962667697302012-07-12T18:37:27.629-08:002012-07-12T18:37:27.629-08:00Richard,
I'm glad the trip is unfolding well f...Richard,<br />I'm glad the trip is unfolding well for you. The handling problem is troubling, I'm sure. Hope the ride to thru Sacramento and on to Santa Cruz is sweet.<br />~kKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-32950725404183915042012-07-12T17:50:32.018-08:002012-07-12T17:50:32.018-08:00I really enjoyed the visit, and the heat didn'...I really enjoyed the visit, and the heat didn't bother me too much today I think because I had the day off.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-61150720748958991912012-07-12T17:48:48.355-08:002012-07-12T17:48:48.355-08:00I think today fell in the too warm category...I think today fell in the too warm category...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-25493478100911440742012-07-12T17:48:00.690-08:002012-07-12T17:48:00.690-08:00No, didn't check the direction of rotation of ...No, didn't check the direction of rotation of the rear wheel. Did check the front when reinstalling it. The rear swing arm doesn't have any lateral play. I checked that when pulling the rear wheel off. And also rechecked the front and rear wheel bearings. And the rear shocks are relatively new but preload is set to the lightest setting. I'll increase it by one click tomorrow morning. I completely forgot about that.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-86876000058149141312012-07-12T17:41:44.978-08:002012-07-12T17:41:44.978-08:00Yes, there is something about Oregon...Yes, there is something about Oregon...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-19683663827422344512012-07-12T17:40:45.999-08:002012-07-12T17:40:45.999-08:00The "shimmy", for lack of a better descr...The "shimmy", for lack of a better description only occurs around a certain speed when riding in a lot of turbulence from trucks and RV's.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-68622241004894536352012-07-12T17:38:02.983-08:002012-07-12T17:38:02.983-08:00Thank you, it was a great old bus.Thank you, it was a great old bus.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-51983005276945378402012-07-12T16:40:11.245-08:002012-07-12T16:40:11.245-08:00Having a rejuvination day is just what every rider...Having a rejuvination day is just what every rider needs. Love the "hippy" bus.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-50352739178853652552012-07-12T07:54:16.221-08:002012-07-12T07:54:16.221-08:00I agree with everyone else, that bus is really coo...I agree with everyone else, that bus is really cool. Well if it is from the 60's maybe I should say it is 'far out man'. <br /><br />Glad you had a day to putter and enjoy the weather. Hope you have a great ride today and it isn't too warm.<br /><br />Wonder what the handling issue is from if not the tire..........Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-48547645803058726472012-07-12T07:23:21.866-08:002012-07-12T07:23:21.866-08:00Richard:
I know nothing but I was thinking that i...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />I know nothing but I was thinking that if you had two rear/dual shocks, one is not rebounding the same as the other. Newer designs only have one shock, or your rear tire is not in alignment. Did you check direction of rotation ? air pressure too low ?<br /><br />I used to to have a VW Westfalia and I loved it. I would buy another one but they are too old now, and the new ones aren't the same.<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-57576172632811503872012-07-12T04:32:13.670-08:002012-07-12T04:32:13.670-08:00I have to add to the comments- that really is a be...I have to add to the comments- that really is a beautiful bus. I remember the first time I saw driftwood being used as a bumper was on a VW bus. And in OR. Something about Oregon...Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-75414619863108347142012-07-12T02:13:01.286-08:002012-07-12T02:13:01.286-08:00Beautiful bus! The wood rack is great. I knew so...Beautiful bus! The wood rack is great. I knew someone that took oak slats from pallets and laid it for the rear bed of an antique truck. Same beauty.<br /><br />Sorry the handling issue is still there.BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-51052441231420330022012-07-11T22:44:49.551-08:002012-07-11T22:44:49.551-08:00Beautiful old VW. Glad your getting some rest &am...Beautiful old VW. Glad your getting some rest & have fair weather to ride in. Ride safe Richard!Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.com