Bubba

Stole this from the AFJ forum. Says it all... Scientists Discover Corona Tank Top Safer Than Leather http://www.obairlann.net/reaper/motorcycle/corona.html

Tough to diagnose if something/anything is wrong from the vid. Sounds pretty normal for a ring-ding. It would be helpful to check out a few things: Is the sound only when cold/hot? Does the sound change with engine temp/RPM/load? If the noise is most noticable when cold with no load and goes away (mostly) when warm/under load, I'd guess maybe worn wrist pin(s), or possibly some excess carbon buildup in the combustion chamber. From the pics, it looks like it'd be worthwhile to do the repairs, as it's a clean vintage smoker--not many of them left!

Wow...just wow! The interwebz can be so amusing. This thread needs 'jacking' so I gotta ask, "Where are all the SW ORs?" Almost no ride posts here--seems like C-bus and the NE are way more active. I lurk on the AFJ forum as well and I've been on a couple of their rides, but as was posted here previously they seem to take crashing as a badge of courage and almost a right-of-passage into the sport bike club. I like to ride fast (remember, fast is relative, esp when yer 60) but have no interest in rebuilding my bike for every second ride. Any Cinti locals/natives on OR?

Pretty sure that what we're all talking about here is "Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage", which will pay you and your passenger for medical costs incurred in an accident involving someone who has either no insurance or the state minimum. It will also pay an amount if you are declared permanently disabled as a result of the accident. Obviously, if a cager mashes you and your bike and he's carrying the $12,500 minimum, it won't take too many days (hours?) of hospitalization to run up a much larger bill than that. Hope this isn't a repeat post--I didn't see this spelled out anywhere in the thread, and a lot of people don't understand what UIM coverage is all about.

Truly awesome fabrication skills. I can only dream. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEe6c3KIUB4

That's what my Mom always used to tell her friends' daughters.... Ya ever get to Cinti, let's ride and then go have that beer.

I'm actually OLDER than this!

Umm, I'm the winner so far. Be 61 in a few months, riding for 45 years, just sold my '95 GPZ1100 (loved it) and bought an '08 CBR1000RR. Previous bikes were a '73 Z1 and a '75 Z1B (wish I had those back!), an '83 Magna V65 (too wierd) and an '85 FXRS (too slow). Now mind you, I'm not 'in the mood' to do a 350+ mile day on it but, Boy Howdy! The twisties are still way fun, just with a dose of Aleve before and after. Age makes you a bit slower, but it doesn't take away the fun!

Just an off-hand suggestion... If you're truly cash-strapped, I'd consider getting the 12" trailer wheel/tire combo to use as an emergency spare if it's that much cheaper than a 13er. With a 1" smaller diameter, the true heigth difference from axle centerline to the road is only 1/2", which shouldn't make a huge difference as long as it's being used as a temporary spare. It'll spin a bit faster than the bigger wheel, but it doesn't make a difference since it's not running thru a differential. Check out the load specs and make sure the bolt pattern and offset are OK and yer good to go.

Only my opinion, but the trailer you're consideing would be a pretty flimsy choice to haul 2 full size cruisers at Xway speed. If you load that with the weight you've specified, I doubt the frame will last long without some reinforcement welded in. You'll have a lot of torsional pull on the side rails if you plan on attaching your tie-downs there as well. I'd feel more comfortable with a true platform trailer--wood plank floor vs the mesh--with at least 14" and preferably 15" tires running on a 2500# min rating axle. If you stay under that weight, you shouldn't be required to have any trailer brakes.

Got a friend who might be interested. Can you send me a PM with more info and current price? Thx--Bubba

Thx for the help. Idle has settled down to +/-1200 now that it's a bit warmer. Still seems a bit too high, but liveable. I picked up a factory service manual yesterday, and I'll do some reading soon, but I have yet to see any reference to an idle adjust screw in the owner's manual. One more 'stoopid' question: I've put about 300 miles on the bike over the weekend, and noticed an odd sound--like a loud exhaust resonance--that starts at about 4K RPM, mostly in 3-4-5-6 gear. Exhaust gets considerably louder as engine goes thru the 4K mark, and it doesn't seem to be a function of throttle position, i.e., happens even at cruise w/light throttle. Is this a function of the exhaust backpressure valve opening? (can't remember what Honda calls it--EXUP?) Manual says that's supposed to happen at 6-8K...

Picking up a like-new CBR w/1100 mi in a few days and got a few questions: 1. All previous bikes were carbed, so not a lot of experience with fuelies. The idle on the bike seems a little high--tach reading 1500 or so, even warm. Normal? Need an ECU reflash? 2. What schedule do the valves need setting? Any other maintenance items on the new bikes other than oil/filter? Is gas stabilizer OK to use with the new fuel systems? Thx--Bubba

Don't want to highjack this thread, but I've got a bunch of MX gear that I don't use since I sold my dirt bike a few years back. I occasionally use the back protector and kidney belt for long, backroad dashes, but wonder if the nylon/kevlar mesh pants would offer any more protection than regular jeans (my usual garb). I suppose the MX style pants would look just as ghey as full leather when walking around the mall and I know full well that dirt ain't asphalt, but at least it would put the pants to some good use. Inquiring minds want to know....

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STILL FOR SALE!!! $1900 FIRM Bump for warm, sunny weather, and a significant price drop to $1900. This is a damn nice bike that only needs new rubber to be riding for years. This thing is locomotive strong...and BTW, weighs about the same as one. Great riding ergos with tractor-like torque. Full disclosure: There are some cosmetic blems--scratches--on each side of the fairing and a very small dent in the top of the tank. They were all there when I bought the bike so I can't tell you how they happened, but they appear to be either from a tip-over in a parking lot or possibly damage from transit and perhaps from dropping a helmet on the tank. The bar ends, levers, mirrors, and turn signals are original, so there can't be any crash history. The bike has a clean OH title--not a salvage or rebuild title. If you want pics of the cosmetic blems, send me an email request. I flushed and replaced the F&R brake fluid and hyd clutch fluid last summer. I replaced the steering head bearings two years ago. At that time, I flushed the radiator and put in fresh coolant and a new thermostat. I also drained and replaced the front fork oil. Lemeno quickly, 'cause I'm gonna change the oil/filter and put new shoes on this baby soon and then ride it!

NR: Ouch! I hadn't done my homework before I posted this, but you're right about the KBB value. I thought this model might book a little higher due to it's rarity (only made the GPZ1100 two years). Sigh... I really can't offer to put $250 worth of new tires on it if I sell it at that price, but if that doesn't kill the deal for you and you're still interested, give me a call @ 513-598-8992 or email icantdrive55@fuse.net I prefer to do business--mine and yours--somewhere other than a public forum. BTW, my daughter lived in Lancaster and just recently moved to Blacklick. Nice area of C-bus. Lemeno. Ciao--Bill BTW, they REALLY liked this bike back in 1995. It's still a damn nice ride! http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/road-test-1995-kawasaki-gpz1100-15075.html

Hollywood: Ya, not quite in 'toon' with text slang. Hell, we old people are doin' good just to connect with Al Gore's newfangled invention! Luckily, Casper didn't ban me for life on OR! It is relatively clean for a bike that's goin' on 16-17 yo with 28K on the clock. But I got a real warm feeling when I realized that for a 60 yo guy to be able to "bts" out of a Z motor must put me in the same category as a 'crazy azz stuntah'....Booyah BTW folks, it does say OBO. Make me an offer.

little bit too steep? likely buy this soon? Old guys confuse easily...

buildit: Soon as I can find some pix of her on the Net, I'll post 'em. Got a few of my dawg if that'll hold ya for awhile... BTW, does this count towards my quota?

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R6 and Holly: Not gonna do that. I'm actually a purty nice guy. At least that's what my Mom always said... Live in Bridgetown/Mack area. Got nine acres of woods 20 min from downtown and within 1.5 miles of Wild Mike's, the Cabana, and the Ohio river. Westside rocks!

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