Al Z. Heimer

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http://m.youtube.com/watch?autoplay=1&v=z-dOcpHnCxQ I did not think Honda could build anything uglier than that DN01 thingy but I was wrong. Seems as though the designers have gotten ahold of some brown acid.

Hey Jon. Would be nice if you can make this. Even for just the Mt. Rushmore leg. Only problem is I won't be able to drool all over that MV Agusta. Gonna be a good time. Lookin forward to some two up rides this year.

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/4385234112.html Good deal if it is legit.

Close enough?http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=JMCB-2003K-SL

As far as changing the diff oil if you want to be anal you could change it around 5K. Break in should be done and a drain will remove all the little wear bits. Necessary? No. Brake fluid is a different Animal. It is hydroscopic . It absorbs moisture. With today's abs and traction control systems it could be an issue and turn into a very expensive repair. Very few change it and we get away with it. My cars are at least 10 years old when we ditch them and never had an issue. I have seen what can happen on a bike with old brake/clutch fluid. Clutches that will not release when stuck in a traffic jam. Brakes that faded when we were down south in the mountains. Fluid gets so hot that the moisture in it boils and creates a vapor as such. Just like having air in the system. All goes back to normal after cool down. Until the next event. Preventing internal corrosion is the major factor in changing fluid. Synthetic fluid is a different game. Don't ever mix the two. I am as guilty as you. Every 2 years on the bike and never on cars.

It could be either one depending on whether it was an internal (oil bathed) or external (hub splines or drive shaft splines). With BMW it seems to be more of a design issue with it being internal failures. On a Honda Gold Wing it is more of an external failure. That is the splines on the wheel hub and final drive tear each other apart till they finally strip. As far as oil change interval it is every 24K on my Wing. I'm ahead of the game as I change it every tire change which is just shy of 20K. The splines are a different story. I think the spline lube interval was 12K. In my opinion failures are caused by lubing the splines with the wrong stuff. Honda calls for a moly 60 paste. That means 60% moly content. Not the 5 or so percent in a chassis grease. Who sells it..Honda. Is it pricey for what you get..yes. But it works. It is also to be used on the drive shaft to universal joint splines. I am willing to bet that most tire changing places outside a Honda shop will not be using this stuff. So as you can see using the wrong stuff with an extended service interval is a recipe for failure. I am comfortable with my interval as at tear down time the splines are still coated and not dry. Had a couple buds approaching 200k with never an issue. As far as hypoid gear oil is concerned...tough stuff. I if it is where it is supposed to be and you have a failure it would be hard to blame the oil. We run trucks up to a million 200k miles and no failures in transmissions or diffs and the oil is never changed. https://www.google.com/search?q=bmw+final+drive+failure&client=safari&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=tmQkU6-HAsPlyAHgxYBw&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAA&biw=1024&bih=672 https://www.google.com/search?q=honda+final+drive+failure&client=safari&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=BGUkU5j7GMT4yQGKkoCICA&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAA&biw=1024&bih=672

Very nice Tonic. We will be the coolest kids at the Prom. A group photo with the real rock in the background would be most awesome. Now I need some ambition to get out in the garage and do some work on the bikes. Nathan from RD gave me a killer deal on a new windshield for the Wing and the Super Hawk needs tires. Working in the filth that winter brings especially this year has sucked the life out of me. I am ready for a good ride.

Looks as though Yamaha may become committed to the triple platform. http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/popular/yamaha-r6-r1-three-cylinder-engine-triple/

Here are a couple concept versions. http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/popular/yamaha-mt-dm-850-concept-luca-bar-design/ http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/yamaha-mt09-worldcrosser-concept-oberdan-bezzi/

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/yamaha-trademarks-fj-09/24634.html Looks like they are going to make an FJ version with the new triple.

In the mail. Thanks for doing this.

After you empty it.

The bars,bags and windshield are just custom treatments for the times. Sorta Harley/Indian in appearance. Arlen Ness circa 194? maybe. Late 40s for sure. http://www.motobrit.com/motc2/mphp/brotallpage.php?photo=/motc2/mimages/bro/tri/tri48bro.jpg&title=1948%2520Triumph%2520Brochure

The triangle thing you speak of was actually a patent identification plate. I bought a new Bonneville in 1971 while in the service. 1329 dollars out the door. Wife and I had lots of good rides on it. One bike I wish I had back.

Late 1940s I would say because of the headlight. Early 1950s was not just a bucket but kind of streamlined affair.

Triumph.

Correct, money it is as I have no Kringles to offer.

Say What??? I'll bring the Wing next time.

Order change due to son in law has eyes bigger than stomach. Order is for 2 shirts sized XL. How do we pay?

National Cycle Vstream windshield. P# N20032. ZIP 44481

Correct. 3 shirts. Size XL.

http://www.compacc.com/p/Tourmaster-Solution-2-0-WP-Road-Boots-Mens?green=FFA3C523-D75B-5F5C-AF59-D6D6E7F55B88 No personal experience but have trolled these for awhile. Good reviews. Cheap enough for a basic boot.

Back from the Epic Death March to the porcelain goddess every half hour for the last two days. Worst flippin flu ever. First case in prolly 15 years. If not too late, vote is for the simple design shirt. Rooms booked for the first 3. Son in law has permission from my daughter to go so another definite ButtaPaloozer. Your scoot won't be lonely Heavy as he too will be on a Harley. Tim you got a reprieve as now you are not the youngest by much. He is 39. I like the idea of the southern route out but am fine with whatever. Uncovered the old girl and discovered the coating peeling off of windshield. Crap.....it's only 20 years old. Time for a new one. Will pick up ez passes at a service plaza before trip rather than order. If orders for shirts are being taken.3 shirts xl please.

Nice one Doc. It has been awhile since I have been on Lombard Street. The shot of that sunset was stellar. Never had a chance to ride out there but it is on my mostly unubtainable bucket list.