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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Thx. Workin' on that...

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Casper: As I stated, I understand the rules. I sent an email a week or two ago requesting the admin/moderator if they would authorize my account to post in the classified section. Didn't get anything back in reply. Figgered this was second best method. Again, my apologies...

R6Brent: Not true. I don't usually post unless I have something useful to add. However, I stand in awe of your razor-sharp wit!

Post-whoring so I can list bike in Classys. Been here over two years and just want to post my bike, but I'm not a big enough post-whore to have priveledges. I understand the reasons behind the rule, but it should be an either 30 days or 30 posts rule, not both. Kind'a dumb! Mea culpa... #26... #27... ...and wait 30 sec? #28... This so stupid...#29 And hopefully the last c-r-a-p post I need to make...#30 My apologies to all who have something better to do with their time.

Through-Georgia Alert. Motorcycle Checkpoints On Your Way To Daytona Bike Week. Published by Cyril Huze February 12th, 2011 in Editorial and Events. From Dan Forrest, State Director of A.B.A.T.E. Georgia. “Motorcycle Checkpoints to begin in March. As many of you know, the State of Georgia received $70,000.00 from the NSTB for Motorcycle ONLY Safety Check Points. They will stop all Motorcycles at these Check Points. We were informed by unnamed sources that the Check Points would start in early March to coincide with the Daytona Bike Week event. Most points of entry to Florida will be involved. We are anticipating them to start March 3rd in order to take advantage of the additional flow of Motorcycle traffic thru our State. I was told that the officers conducting the safety check points have been trained in what to check for so be sure you, your paper work and your bike are in order. We understand that this is just a way to increase revenues, so do all you can to avoid adding to the state funds. There are many who trailer into Georgia and ride into Florida from here. You may wish to change your plans and trailer on through to Florida”

I presume your Jeep is V8-powered, so you should be OK for maybe up to 5K # of towing capacity if you have a Class III hitch. Look carefully at the specs in your Owner's Manual and also at the max tow and/or GCW weight info decal on your vehicle, usually located on the driver-side door pillar. Note also that the max weights specified by the manufacturer include passenger, fuel and cargo/luggage weights, so be sure to include these when you do your calcs for safe towing. I tow a 14' v-nose low-profile tandem-axle box trailer with my F150 w/300HP V8, and it does fine. However, the trailer weighs approx 2400# MT, so with two or three bikes, you're talking another 750-1500 # (or more, if you're hauling H-Ds) of cargo, not including your equipment, camping gear, etc. The trailer has dual axle e-brakes and I use a Tekonsha Prodigy controller in the vehicle, and the set-up works real well. Do your homework to be safe and you should be fine. If you need to haul 4 full-size bikes, you'll probably need at least a 16' or longer. I suggest buying an open landscape-type trailer, since they are a lot lighter than similar size box trailers. Of course, you give up a great deal of security and weather protection with that option.... If you want to take a look at my trailer and do a test haul and you're in the Cinti area, send me an email and you can stop by. icantdrive55@fuse.net

Justice in CINCINNATI, OH (AP/Reuters) - A seven-year old boy was at the center of a Hamilton County courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents, and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with child custody law and regulation requiring that family unity be maintained to the highest degree possible. The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge then suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried and said that they also beat him. After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him. After two recesses to check legal references and confer with the child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the Cincinnati Bengals Football team, whom the boy firmly believes are incapable of beating anyone.

Flounder: Nuhhh-uhhh! 9/10ths isn't me, and cetainly not on the street. Hell, I'm 60 and been ridin' since I wuz 15. Not down--on the street anyway--since my late teens. (Knock on wood here!) Dirt is a whole 'nother ball game, altho at my age, even the dirt is way harder than it used to be. High sides REALLY f'n hurt now. Thx for the guidance, tho. It ain't a bad thing to remind everybody now and then. So, from your description of the brace function, I assume it limits your head position from turning L or R too much for safe wear on the street, correct?

I knew that it was kind'a dirt specific, but I've been lurking on a few MC forums for a while and it seems like there's been a rash of riders doing the ton and more on backroads who are going down more often than it seems wise. Some lucky so far--some not so. If I was going to go out and push my limits to 9/10s on the street, I figger I'd want all the gear I could get to protect me. Since I've ridden dirt a lot in the past but never had a neck brace, it seemed like it could do double duty for on- and off-road railing. Maybe not for the track... Just out'a curiosity, does the brace work with all helmet types, or just the MX-style?

Neck brace on CL today. Not sure if this is a righteous price, but figgered I'd post it in case there's interest. http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2040416564.html

Ummmm, not very many of these bikes around. I think they only made 'em in '95-96. I've got a 95 too, and I've only seen one other GPZ for sale on CL in the 8 or 9 years I've owned it. Good luck in your parts search. FYI, if you come across a source for parts and it happens to have a stock or aftermarket seat pan, I'll buy it from you. Been looking on E-Bay for awhile now.