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RE: A Motorcycle Compass
I find it amazing at the prices for "Motorcycle" accessories and other things like engine oil! I used to cough up $50 to $60 for an oil change on my ride....I say used to. I can do it for under $10. There is no reason why engine oil for a motorcycle has to cost what's being charged out there. I guess it's "what the market will bear kind of thing".
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Vstar-Guy
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03/02/10 11:36am |
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A Motorcycle Compass
I've been looking around the Net for a resonably priced Motorcycle Compass. My definition of reasonably priced is way under $20! There was nothing out there! Oh, I found a nice one for $30.00 but the part to attach it to the handlebar was an additional $60.00! I said screwit and stopped looking. I'm not cheap, I just don't think a plastic compass should cost that much! I figured the reason they sell for the ridiculouse high price is because people will pay the high price price. They were even way too high priced for motorcycles on eBay!
Then it dawned on me, I should look for a compass for serious bicycle riders! ebay had them! Liquid filled, black or white faced, made of black composite material (plastic) ready to fit handle bars from 7/8" to 1". Price, INCLUDING S&H for $8.00! I got mine today and figured I would just pass on the info.
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Vstar-Guy
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03/01/10 07:43pm |
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RE: Rider Tourning Articles
In the early 70's I read an issue of "Popular Mechanics". It featured a very large spread about Mazda's Wankle engine. The whole spread was very pro about the new engine. Everything about the engine and the three cars available with the Wankle, the Rx2, Rx3 and the Rx4,
Incidentally, the Rx3 was the bottom of the line, the Rx2 was the middle of the line and Rx4 was the top of the line. Why? I could never get an answer. LOL later the Rx7 a sports model came along.
I remember it sold for $9,000.00! that was a hunk of money to me in the 70's, It still is a hunk of money today. I needed to get another car so, I bought a demo Rx3.
I must say the car was well made, fit and finish were excellent but,
it was a PIG on gas, a BIG PIG at that. (12 MPG) (14 MPG in the Summer) The Wankle engine as I recall has six spark plugs, three for Prime firing and 3 for secondary firing! Those plugs were special and cost $2.75 each! All of the Prime plugs (3) were
controlled by one distributor and one set of points! All of the Secondary plugs (3) were controlled by another distributor and a separate set of points. Are you ready for this? there was a third distributor and separate set of points that controlled the two subordinate distributors!!! It was a Rube Goldberg nightmare!
My 67' Buick Sportwagon gave better MPG than the Mazda Rx3. The first gas crunch hit in 73' and I was driving a damned furnace! LOL! To boot, I learned that, everything published by "Popular Mechanics" "PM" about the Mazda Wankle was bogus, it was all just plain BS. I'm sure "PM" made a bundle of $$$ from Mazda too.
BTW, did you know the analysis of the 9/11 tragedy was conducted and published my "Popular Mechanics"? I for one, am not the least bit surprised!
The lesson I learned? Never believe all that you read from a publication when the publication accepts advertisements!
That goes for all publications, especially "PM"
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Vstar-Guy
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02/22/10 11:40pm |
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RE: Rider Tourning Articles
Hey Stinky41,
As I may have stated in previouse posts, I subscribe to three motorcycle magazines, Rider, Cruiser and Motorcycle Consumer.
It takes a certain "skill" to read Rider and Cruiser magazine.
One has to be aware that those publications, as good as they are, have a business responsibility to their providers, clients, IE. sponsors, like motercycle manufacturers, motorcycle parts and accessory manufacturers etc.
So logically thinking, what they report on could be just a little
"tempered" to maintain some balance ......and keep their coffers full! That being said, Motorcycle Comsumer magazine, somewhat akin to but not related to, Comsumer reports, who just tells it like it is!
No holds barred with that rag, because like motorcycle Consumer, they are beholden only to the consumer. They don't beat on the product makers who make poor products, but you can rest assurd they don't use any velvet gloves in their approach either.
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Vstar-Guy
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02/20/10 11:24am |
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RE: Tire Rims & Spokes
Aw, shucks man, some of us still get our milk from a breast! LOL!
I'm sitten here and there's 3" of white stuff outside.... guess I'll just have to get myself more milk! LOL
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Vstar-Guy
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02/16/10 11:37am |
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RE: Tire Rims & Spokes
I wash my wheels every Spring using Dawn dish soap and plain water.
I jack the bike up, just enough to get the wheels off the pavement. Then I use a small cotton bottle washer, like for a baby bottle, and same size brush for the spoke in the upper hub area. Walmart sells both. For the spokes close to the tire, I use a combo of bottle washer and brush to get as much grime off as I can. Be careful not to get any soap or water into the hub area. Spin the wheel as you rinse. After all is dry,have a clean, dry piece of terry cloth handy. Spray some polish at the hub area as the wheel is slowly spinning. Let the polish dry, just a couple of minutes. Then use the terry cloth to wipe and buff the complete wheel. Finally, spin the wheel at a medium rate till all is dry. It's a tedious job but worth it. Clean wheels makesthe bike look better
If you come across a better way, please let me know. LOL
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Vstar-Guy
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02/10/10 11:37pm |
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RE: Rider Tourning Articles
As my name implies, I ride a cruiser. I aubscribe to Rider and Cruiser magazines and enjoy both of them.
I agree with your suggestion. I too are more interested in
more info on gas mileage and gas type, mechanical problems and any relibility problems by brand and model etc.
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Vstar-Guy
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02/05/10 09:30pm |
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RE: Miles per year?
My better half does not say anything except be careful when I leave for the ride. Then she will say don't forget "so and so" are coming over later or we are going over "so and so's" later it's her birthday
or someone's birthday!
Just who is she foolin' LOL!
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Vstar-Guy
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01/02/10 11:08pm |
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RE: Miles per year?
You would think that would be a solution but, not when she walks 15 feet around the bike because she dosen't like it!
Good thought though.
Thanks
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Vstar-Guy
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01/02/10 04:52pm |
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RE: Miles per year?
10 Grand? I just turned 12 Grand on my 00 VStar-Classic!
I sure do feel like a wannabe biker. LOL
I don't know what it is but, everytime I want to go riding, something comes along and prevents me from going! I wonder if my bride is up to that? Hmmmmm. LOL
Any of you guys have the same "problem"?
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Vstar-Guy
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01/02/10 02:16pm |
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RE: Newbie
Wow! I guess we learn something everyday! LOL.
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Vstar-Guy
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12/28/09 10:16pm |
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RE: Newbie
I hear you. It's around 26 deg. here, and they predict all snow for the weekend. All I know is my wife and I are staying home New years eve, eating some home cooked food, lighting a fire and watchin' it snow!
C'mon March, LOL!
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Vstar-Guy
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12/28/09 09:02pm |
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RE: Newbie
Duh? Whats a "jones"?
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Vstar-Guy
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12/28/09 10:21am |
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RE: Newbie
Blackstar,
Welcome to the forum! I assume you ride a Star. Which one?
My ride is an 00 VStar Classic 650. How's the weather in So. IL.?
Getting snow here in So.CT. I guess now is the time for it.
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Vstar-Guy
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12/28/09 09:12am |
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RE: newbie
No problem.
You will find a lot of people on this board to be very helpful!
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Vstar-Guy
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12/07/09 10:59am |
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RE: newbie
Look for the help link in the top right of the screen.
double click it and view the screen for further links.
I'm from CT.
Have a great Winter! LOL
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Vstar-Guy
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12/05/09 12:03am |
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RE: newbie
BTW Steve,is it NE, NW or NN?
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Vstar-Guy
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12/02/09 01:31pm |
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RE: newbie
Welcome Steve,
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Vstar-Guy
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12/02/09 01:24pm |
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RE: oil changes
Ha, LOL!
That was one hell of a goof! LOL!
In stead of 38K I should have indicated 3,800 miles NOT 38KI.
That was a good catch!
Thanks
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Vstar-Guy
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11/30/09 08:27pm |
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RE: newbie
Just curious. Is the cost of living very expensive in So.Cal?
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Vstar-Guy
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11/29/09 06:44pm |
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