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  1. Paul you confused me. My thinking was that radial...

    Paul you confused me. My thinking was that radial tires ran cooler than bias ply tires. 10% of say 40 psi would be 4 lb. Would it not, take more heat to raise the 6-8 psi. I go for about 3 to 4 psi...
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    oil usage

    I think 25,000 is still not broken in. I have 115,000 on mine and it is using less oil all the time. It is now less than 1qt, in 6,000 miles.
  3. Thread: Gs Clock

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    Is it blank all the time or just when the bike is...

    Is it blank all the time or just when the bike is shut down. If it is working when you are running the bike, but not working when the bike is shut down, it is the accessory plug fusse.
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    touchy subject

    I have started using Pureolator PL 10241. This the pureone and it is rated best in removing crud from your oil. I buy them at Buy Mart for $4.95. I was using Perform and they are very good also.
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    oil usage

    Just be slow to worry. Mine is using less oil all the time and I have 95,500 miles. I went 8000 miles this last year on a long trip, and caried one qt. of oil and made it all the way, with out buying...
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    Wheel lug bolts

    I can't help it, I have to lub my lug bolts. I clean, inspect and apply anti-seize to the threads and the head of the bolt, and then reduce the torque value 10%. You get a much better clamping force,...
  7. Thread: Abs Problem

    by ROYBARNES
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    ABS fault lites flashing

    If your bike has been on it's side or have had wheels turn out of sinck with abs on, you will get an fault. There is a way to reset using the cat plug, but I don't have that info here. Make sure...
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    a fix for bee stings

    I remembered a artical in one of the hunting and fishing magizines about how to make a bee sting go away. I have used it and it works very well. You take your jumper cables and hold them about one...
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    hyw 245

    The next time you are in Easteern Oregon, you need to check out hyw 245 about 10 miles South of Baker City Ore. It has about 190 turns in about 12 miles. It is in the same ball park as the Deals Gap....
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    I rode the Deal's gap a couple years ago, and on...

    I rode the Deal's gap a couple years ago, and on my way back to Washington State I came upon a road that is is the same ball park. It it is hyw 245 South of baker City Oregon. I counted 190 turns,...
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    When the knocking is going on, put your hand...

    When the knocking is going on, put your hand under and to the back side of the throttle body and feel the wheel the throttle cabe hooks to. If it is moving and your finger stoppes the sound, you...
  12. Thread: rough idle

    by ROYBARNES
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    What is your idle speed? If it is to slow, it may...

    What is your idle speed? If it is to slow, it may run rough. It should be about 1100RPM. Valves set and all OK? It may be the O2 SENSER talking back to the brain box. Have fun and God bless.:idea
  13. Thread: rough idle

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    Have you changed spark plugs yet?

    Have you changed spark plugs yet?
  14. Thread: Gear Oil

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    I use Mobil 1 products in engine and trans and...

    I use Mobil 1 products in engine and trans and rear end. I use 15-50 for the engine and 75-90 in the trans and rear end. I change the trans about once a year 18 to 25.000 miles and the rear end every...
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    Rocker arme play

    I had a knock in the head of my bike and took it to a dealer and they adjusted the the fuel injector butter fly and it seamed to fix it for about five miles. I later checked the end play of the...
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    I use Mobil 1 15-50 engine oil and Mobil 75-90...

    I use Mobil 1 15-50 engine oil and Mobil 75-90 gear oil in the trasmition and rear end. The work good for me and you can find then almost any where. Roy:snore
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    oil level

    I put it on the center stand and then shut off the engine. This showes the lowest level of oil, so I know I have plenty. These bikes will turn to toast if the oil level gets to low. One of the bike...
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    You will find out that if you are on a long trip...

    You will find out that if you are on a long trip that your oil use will be lower than trips local. Last summer I went on a 8000 miles and used just one qt. I use Mobil 1 15-50 and you can buy it at...
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    Oil level

    When you pull into your parking spot or gas station, put the bike on the center stand and then shut down the engine. Wait about 10 min and check the oil just like at a gas station. You will have a...
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