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BTW, doesn't excessive backfiring indicate that the bike is running very lean fuel-wise? I seem to remember that this causes heat damage to the pistons, rings, and connecting rods.

My brother Steve has the bike back for now, but reported that though it ran okay for a while it backfired a lot on his way home from the shop (about 5 miles away) and then began acting up again. It's still not running right; apparently all the mech did was load it up with sea foam and tell him to ride it to clear possible fuel obstructions--at least that's what Steve told me they did. 

This seems rather unethical on the mech's part; I'll forward all your advice to him and try to get up there to help with diagnosing this, or simply suggest he ride it over to the nearest HD dealer, which he probably shoulda done in the first place.

Thanks for your help, guys.

Hey, y'all--

My brother's six-year-old Harley ElectraGlide suddenly lost power during a recent ride. I followed him in my car as he rode it up to a local repair shop, and the exhaust reeked of unburnt fuel. The bike struggled to climb even modest grades in the roads, requiring him to downshift into a lower gear. The exhaust note sounded very "tinny." 

The shop recommended that he run sea foam thru it in order to clear any possible gunk from the injection ports. Does this sound legit??? Any diagnostic opinions welcome.

Wife and I have camped often at Salt Fork and Mohican state parks. Nice, secluded sites, plenty to do nearby. There's great kayaking on the Mohican River in Loudonville, and lots of great places to eat nearby. The roads are in pristine conditions if you choose to ride to either one of these parks.

4 minutes ago, NinjaDoc said:

I like bike bright, always used it on the shiny parts, was a little hesitant to use on the black engine components due to urban myth about it causing some fading , have any experience in use on painted or powder coated areas? 

Careful! This topic is what started the fracas earlier in this thread 😅

3 minutes ago, NinjaDoc said:

Following, I have few bits  baked in to the naked engine parts from the “wetacious” gap trip. Can’t seem to get it off. D

I'm sure Sam can help you with this. Be patient, it shouldn't be long now . . . 

28 minutes ago, motocat12 said:

OR the video game on sale.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/300380/Road_Redemption/

Motocat, this is absolutely hilarious! OR riders beatin' the shit outta each other instead of rival gang members. Just a nice, leisurely trip with a few friends . . . ☠️

46 minutes ago, Pauly said:

I think the biggest hurdle in finding like-minded riders is the fact that most are also very selective.

18 minutes ago, Tonik said:

You have to join and involve yourself in as many groups as you can to find one that fits your style. No other way to do it.

I would agree. It's the same as any other social group. If it were me, I would take recommendations from a friend or trusted associate who is involved and/or who is aware of the group's culture. Very similar to finding the right job, no? Similar in that you want to fit in and share common values.

41 minutes ago, Pauly said:

I think the biggest hurdle in finding like-minded riders is the fact that most are also very selective.

Can we pleeeeese resurrect this thread? It was so OR, e.g., snarky.

4 hours ago, redbarron77 said:

Uh, not during the 1980s. Good salaries, lots of, uh, "opportunities." That was my experience. That and snorting cocaine offa yer house key in the men's room. "Bon temps," as the French would say. I recall witnessing a moto accident from a bar window, running outside, and helping the victims until EMS arrived, despite my after-work cocktails. God almighty, that was a while ago . . .

On 6/28/2019 at 9:13 AM, redbarron77 said:

VACUUM, not vaccum. Teaching English even while off for the summer--cuz the world needs it.

23 hours ago, NinjaDoc said:

@Tonik @tall_tracy found the little gem. Price little higher for the quality of food. But ambience makes up for it. Very nice destination ride. May be can take the central Ohio folks to explore the north east roads and end here as a short 2 up friendly group ride. 

 

Ninja, WTF kinda food is that on the white plate? The photo is cool, but . . .

11 hours ago, Tonik said:

There are no rules here. Hell I just told the owner of the board I was going to shoot him with his own gun after I bought it from him.

If you bought his gun it's no longer his. It's yours, asshat.

6 hours ago, Fiend said:

 

 

In my short time here it seems that OR is, quite literally, 'Nam. 

'Nam was nothing compared to The fucking Catalina wine mixer NEO meat and greet extravaganza

5 minutes ago, Howabusa said:

That’s gay!

Yep. Pretty much 😂

6 hours ago, SherBear2bliss said:

 

Did they catch that fish at the Hillbilly Farm by Noodling?😂🤣😂

Hillbilly handfishin'. Looks like fried catfish on the plate Love it.

Welcome, Eric! This site is full of good, knowledgeable people.

On 6/28/2019 at 9:13 AM, redbarron77 said:

VACUUM, not vaccum. Teaching English even while off for the summer--cuz the world needs it.

On 6/13/2019 at 11:09 AM, ScubaCinci said:

 I managed to avoid an alien anal probe.

Hang in there, Scuba. Maybe you'll get lucky next time.

4 hours ago, ReconRat said:

That was a few miles North of me on I-95. Wasn't the first time and won't be the last. There was another rider hit last year. Happens here more often. If nothing else, the general area is the lightning capital of the world. I use apps on the phone to warn me. You can also buy a stand alone lightning alarm, for hunters, fishermen, hikers, etc.

edit: Not sure the lightning was fatal, it apparently knocked him out and he crashed at freeway speeds. Hard to say.

Did you see the photo of his helmet?

From Discover on Google https://abcnews.go.com/US/florida-motorcyclist-hit-lightning-dies-crash/story?id=63601529

Though this is a sad and bizarre story, if ya' gotta go this ain't a bad way to do it.

7 hours ago, motocat12 said:

was on a bike trail behind a shopping center and saw a motorcycle doing laps on a curvy road that used to be a dead end and still isn't on google maps.

Can't beat free track time! Is this in some sort of abandoned residential area?

14 minutes ago, goldenpony said:

Has anybody tried a Vozz "clamshell" helmet?

James, would you please post a photo if possible?