| Author | Message | ||
     Ezblast |
Right and wrong - just like Buell - those are at the crank - lol - but go to the rear wheel and the torque becomes almost the same, and only like 3.something more ponies on the latest edition. They run the same carb, except for the auto choke, and you only get a real benefit from the off road ability. EZ | ||
| Aleutian1 |
Hate to rub it in for those of you up north, but its been in the 70s here in S. Carolina yesterday and today. Been out riding all day!  | ||
| Krjoseph |
I almost feel guilty. Its like spring in TN, got 350 miles since Feb 1. | ||
| P33 |
Broken Belt on girlfriends P3. Fellas, thank you very much for the clear instructions on belt installation provided last week. It was most excellent of you. (I'd mention you by name, but I cant find the post). It went on with an easy snap just like you said. I've read that the P3 belt could break at any time. Is this true? }My girlfriends bike only has 5k on it and its already had 2 belts. Isn't a traumatic belt failure something to be concerned about, or a danger while in traffic? Anyone had a traumatic failure? She just loves this bike, as do I...(I take it to work) and don't want to get rid of it because of this. Fortunately, our belt broke in the drive way the day after a 250 mile ride and not on the interstate. | ||
| Awf_hand |
"Right and wrong - just like Buell - those are at the crank - lol - but go to the rear wheel and the torque becomes almost the same..." Ride a KLR and tell me again how the two are numerically equal. -I'm the one who's laughing out loud.. __________________________ Firing order: 1 (Message edited by Awf_Hand on February 09, 2009) | ||
| Aleutian1 |
What would work good to remove scuff marks from the piece holding the footpegs? | ||
| Ezblast |
I've ridden KLRs and have ridden with them on the street - the reason is a matter of weight and height - those factors contribute to the characteristics of bike - I've never had a KLR leave me or Scott on take off or elsewhere - with its engine redo it actually lost power as well. Heck I like the KLR - I've been learning dirt on one, but a stock KLR is no rocket, though with those skinny lumpy tires and height, you sure feel like your going faster than you are and they really need better clamps on the fuel and oil lines - those are always shaking loose. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/roadtests/122_0708_2008_kawasaki_klr650/stats.html  It is no rocket leaving the Blast - and in fact old Cycle World comparo had them 3/4 second from each other - lol EZ (Message edited by ezblast on February 09, 2009) | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
P33: 2 belts in 5k miles is unusual. Sounds like a problem somewhere. Any belt can break at any time, the Blast is no anomaly. Chain proponents will often cite this "break at any time", but there isnt any real truth to this. Frankly, I've seen more chains fail than belts (racing and abuse not withstanding). If you've ridden with both chains and belts, you'll choose a belt. PS an extra belt will fit under the seat! | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
For whomever it may pertain too: I thought this was a Buell site and I see some may have missed my point (as biased as it may be). I'm no bike snob, but I'll preach as I see fit, (even if I have to wave the flag-did I need to say that?).  I wish I had a dollar for every time a Star, Intruder, Shadow, etc. rider has told me "it looks just like a Harley". I then have to wonder if their passenger is really a girl. Sorry if I 'offend' but thats my opinion. I've heard way too many lame excuses for people buying a Honkawasukimaha. There are valid reasons for buying one and I respect them when I hear them. Discussing engineering of the various brands is one thing, but tell me you're out "Big Four" shopping, discussion over.  Stepping down. | ||
| Chadprepton |
Gearheaderiko- You pretty much hit the nail on the head. What would anyone be doing here trying to talk about a Jap bike? Its pretty clear that is this a Buell forum and we like Buell. If we can tell all the things that are bad about them and all things that are great about other bike we would be riding those...but we can't since Buell is better  So rock on man you didn't do anything wrong. | ||
| Ezblast |
With two belts going - I suspect they took off the pulley for tire changes and lost washers that go between pulley and cover, causing cover to flex belt till it breaks. EZ | ||
| Slowhand96 |
I stand with Erik. Let the concurring Begin! Concur! | ||
| Swampy |
Looks like a Harley... Looks like a girl..... That story goes back about 3 maybe 4 years ago, it was the Pistons playoffs or the final, I don't remember, it wasn't important, I walked down from my hotel room in Mackinaw City to the Keyhole Bar to watch the game. After the crowd cleared out I found myself alone at the bar with only the bartender, Porkshop, and a very strange looking girl, so I sat down next to her and struck up a conversation. Turned out that this manly faced looking girl dressed to the nines was a very young 24-25, girl from Hifa, Isreal. Foriegn girls are hired to work in the city during the summertime because no one in Michigan wants to work in the summer because they are trying to get as much sunshine and summer as possible before winter sets in again. Anyways, after she drank the glass of wine I bought her and left, I said to Porkshop, I would have sworn that she was a he. Summertime is a wonderful thing..... For those in the know, I am smiling still...Thanks for the well wishes! | ||
| Wardo |
Gearheaderiko - We stopped talking about those "jap" bikes as you call them quite a while ago, so why your still on about it, i have no idea. Nothing better to do? P33 - How many miles did you have when your belt broke? Im wondering if i should just order one now and save myself the trouble. Krjoseph - Let me know if you find the answer to that one, i think i made mine worse to the point i may just paint them. Swampy - Takin the thumper up through Petoskey and through Hell when it gets warm, you in? Maybe if i can get a couple days off a longer trip is in order. | ||
| Ezblast |
Swampy - glad to hear things are creating smiles - hope its not gas - lol Concur with Erik - of course - lol EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
No, Wardo, YOU stopped talking about Jap bikes awhile ago (which is measured in hours). Others were posting too. I dont work with a computer or Blackberry etc., so I must catch up when I get home. I certainly hope you dont think I'm attacking you personally. Most of my 'MC' friends have already gotten 'the speech'. So that would put you amongst my friends  | ||
| Wardo |
Glad to hear it. I post from my phone most of the time, which is why i measure hours as days, if only i could ride and text.......... Didn't mean to sound defensive, 1.5 pots of coffee has be a bit........ upity? Is that a word? I do agree with the idea of American made, my company supplies an incredible piece of technology to one of the Big 3. (Message edited by wardo on February 09, 2009) | ||
| Chimichanga |
Hi all. New to bike and group. Just 2 questions I need some help with. 1) When rejetting carb, when it says to shim needle, what is the process for doing this? I cant find it anywhere and dont really wanna go messing with it unless I have a general idea of whats going on. 2) As far as Avon AM63 tires go, what is the widest that i can get to fit bike. How much wider is it than the stock? I found info on it, just a little confused on whats safe and whats not. Thanks for all the help. Look forward to talking more with ya soon. | ||
| Wardo |
Welcome to the board Chimichanga. | ||
| Fast1075 |
Chimichanga...the 110/70/16 front and 140/70/16 rear Viper Stryke (AM63) work well...I have them on my bike...just be sure to check the clearance between the rear tire and the shock mount tab...it cleared fine on mine, but some have reported that the shock tab needs a little massaging with a hammer.. (Message edited by fast1075 on February 10, 2009) | ||
| Bish |
Hey Would anyone know how much it would cost to get the tail chopped off professionally... its something i wouldn't want to try myself because i would definitely screw something up!  | ||
| Ezblast |
Probably the rate of 1 hr at a local body shop. EZ | ||
| Bish |
since i'm still new at all this... what should that be around so i don't get cheated! | ||
| Ezblast |
100 to 150. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Welcome Chimichanga! See the carb section specifically this link: http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/hd_cv_mods.htm It will tell you how the shims go on. I couldnt find any pictures, but if I get time I'll take some and post them. The illustrations in the carb section are good and helpful, but may be like reading chinese if you dont know what you're looking at! CAUTION: I dont know what mods your making, but do them one at a time. You can run the carb stock or "as is" if you change the exhaust (if thats what you're doing). See how it runs. Then change the main and slow jets. See how it runs. Then do the needle shims. See how it runs. Remember the jetting information is a guideline. Your jetting/adjustments may differ depending on a few factors, but the recommendations will generally get you in the ballpark, sometimes spot on. But if you do everything at once and your bike doesnt run right, you wont know where the problem is. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
PS Use # 4 flat washers (or similar) available easily at a hobby/RC model store. | ||
| Swampy |
Chopping the tail is not that hard if you don't go too far with it. The hardest part is fabbing up an angle bracket to remount the tail light and license plate. Lots of pictures in the Knowledge Vault... Wardo, You're on! | ||
| Sycho |
{CAUTION: I dont know what mods your making, but do them one at a time. You can run the carb stock or "as is" if you change the exhaust (if thats what you're doing). See how it runs. Then change the main and slow jets. See how it runs. Then do the needle shims. See how it runs. Remember the jetting information is a guideline. Your jetting/adjustments may differ depending on a few factors, but the recommendations will generally get you in the ballpark, sometimes spot on. But if you do everything at once and your bike doesnt run right, you wont know where the problem is.} LOL!, wish I had seen this before I had messed with my bike. So far mine is still running okay without the shims. | ||
| Ezblast |
The shimming helps off the line acceleration. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
From my testing shimming fills in the low to mid range 3000rpm-5000rpm (which is what I always remember you saying). May help some with take off, but thats not where I noticed it. You can actually see the section it moves on a dyno chart when adding shims. Textbook! Shimming killed Sycho's Blast (seriously). I havent yet seen the shims used or placement, but I have it on a very reliable source that it ran very badly. |
