tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post8814692081997466786..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: BBBC #20RichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-51528806044706906132016-02-21T18:20:57.913-09:002016-02-21T18:20:57.913-09:00Karen, you hit the proverbial nail on the head.Karen, you hit the proverbial nail on the head.ToadMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873763565941746536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-24270290126596380072016-02-21T16:42:59.248-09:002016-02-21T16:42:59.248-09:00Absolutely right!Absolutely right!RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-7775527279760230252016-02-21T16:34:40.572-09:002016-02-21T16:34:40.572-09:00I have to agree with Kathy ... someone who will dr...I have to agree with Kathy ... someone who will drive a distance to help you rebuild your motorcycle, once again, must be a great friend. "Best friends are those you can do anything or nothing with and still have the best time."VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-4210390466030528592016-02-21T15:35:02.248-09:002016-02-21T15:35:02.248-09:00He is a good friend. One of many hence the problem...He is a good friend. One of many hence the problem with the word "best".RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-4804638314805608772016-02-21T14:59:19.003-09:002016-02-21T14:59:19.003-09:00Bruce sounds like a pretty good friend. In fact, a...Bruce sounds like a pretty good friend. In fact, anyone who travels miles with tools/parts to help you fix your ride sounds like a good friend to me. :-)ToadMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873763565941746536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-80686712208478158292016-02-21T10:50:08.996-09:002016-02-21T10:50:08.996-09:00This isn't his shop but just one that he's...This isn't his shop but just one that he's working out of. I think the new shop is coming this summer. <br /><br />Last year when the lifter failed, Mickey asked about the condition of the cam. I didn't pull the cam but just took pictures through the lifter opening. The cam comes out easily without pulling the engine out of the frame. Just remove the timing cover, the oil pump gear, remove two screws for the cam bearing retainer and the cam pops right out. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-61665347748348056292016-02-21T10:46:01.714-09:002016-02-21T10:46:01.714-09:00I agree! I didn't care much for the definition...I agree! I didn't care much for the definition either. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-61123501717143191442016-02-21T10:45:27.325-09:002016-02-21T10:45:27.325-09:00The speedometer was replaced last year so it actua...The speedometer was replaced last year so it actually has about 45k on it. But it is premature. I think it needed more oil. It never went below the "add" line but, apparently, that's about half of the oil gone. So, my long term solution is a deeper pan and dropping the pump further into the sump to ensure plenty of oil. After all, there isn't a normal, pressurized lubrication system. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-45068101250089696382016-02-21T08:16:21.956-09:002016-02-21T08:16:21.956-09:00Mickey looks to have a nice large shop there in De...Mickey looks to have a nice large shop there in Delta....can you expound on this statement: "If I had known how easy it was to pull the cam, I would've pulled it at that time." Do you mean pulling the whole crankshaft out? Would the damage had been evident on the lobe while it sat inside the engine case?<br /><br />redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-87544248875919074052016-02-21T06:42:30.347-09:002016-02-21T06:42:30.347-09:00I don't care the definition/category, my spous...I don't care the definition/category, my spouse is my best friend. Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-91672708257180971162016-02-21T06:35:32.374-09:002016-02-21T06:35:32.374-09:00Please excuse my ignorance as I've only been f...Please excuse my ignorance as I've only been following your blog a short time. Isn't this the bike with only about 12000 miles on it? If so, are you just accepting this engine wear as the price you pay for (very) cold temperature starts and operation or is there something else going on here?Scott Seidlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244490864200031268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-19828984314154803492016-02-20T23:22:40.703-09:002016-02-20T23:22:40.703-09:00Yes, it is a very narrow definition but it was the...Yes, it is a very narrow definition but it was the one voted to the top. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-42362269158281095072016-02-20T22:10:49.583-09:002016-02-20T22:10:49.583-09:00The best friend definition is quite narrow... I me...The best friend definition is quite narrow... I mean, who would literally take the bullet for another? However, if I exclude hubby and family members, I have indeed one person who I call best friend, and who has accompanied me though the best and the worst days of my life, and never let me down, and the other way round.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-12770342966906327332016-02-20T16:39:50.498-09:002016-02-20T16:39:50.498-09:00I guess I should've pulled the cam last year s...I guess I should've pulled the cam last year so it could've been replaced under warranty. <br /><br />I would agree that I feel that I am blessed with a number of friends but there is no one "Best". RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-30677062993575553642016-02-20T15:32:21.926-09:002016-02-20T15:32:21.926-09:00I can easily see that softer cam lobe; nothing har...I can easily see that softer cam lobe; nothing hard looks like that.<br /><br />Best friends were something I had as a kid. Now I've got a Batch of Best Friends. Wouldn't feel comfortable or even know how to prioritize.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.com