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Post by davec on Mar 18, 2014 7:27:14 GMT -6
www.harborfreight.com/high-lift-riding-mower-atv-jack-60395.htmlI saw this new lift at Harbour Freight for $79. It may be just the thing to help trike owners (and riding lawnmower owners) get under that thing just little easier. I'm getting one next payday. I went down to HF and looked at it, and it seems sturdier and larger than the foto indicates The wheel chocks are adjustable, and they appear to be able to get way under the body of the trike to fit under the wheels. Meaning, ya gotta back onto it, but the scooter body parts won't hit the upright portion of the lift. Edit: does the link not work?? If not, go to Harbor freight Lifts and stands Item 60395 I apologize for the bad link
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Post by davec on Mar 18, 2014 7:19:20 GMT -6
Quite a concept. And, Yes, I remember going to the library and reading Popular Mechanics BEFORE the wankle came to realization. The only thing on this engine that I am leary of, is it just seem to have to many moving parts. I mean critical moving parts. If something happens to that cam, the whole engine is gone. A conventional engine has the piston going up/down The Wankle had a single rotating rotor. This has 5 piston rotating. Granted, I'm as dumb as a rock, but to me, if something happened, it would be a mechanical nightmare to repair.
The concept, extremely interesting. Extended reliability and repairs, I'm still out to lunch on that one.
But, it will be nice to monitor it's progress in the automotive world.
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Post by davec on Mar 18, 2014 7:09:54 GMT -6
I have a Goldwing and a Shadow Sabre 1100. Both say to NOT screw it in all the way. AND, to measure the oil with the bike on the center stand/level. (My Sabre doesn't have a center stand, so I gotta momentarily hold the bike upright then back to the sidestand, then check the level) BUT If not screwing it in and filling to half way between the NEED OIL mark and the FULL mark, then screwing it in ALL the way would assumably measure to the FULL mark. Or, do a little experimenting and see where the oil level is when screwed in all the way, and not screwed in, and adding a little and see where it measures at.
I'm assuming that the oil level is gonna be the same screwed in or not screwed in, just indicated at different level on the dippy sticky.
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Post by davec on Mar 17, 2014 8:55:03 GMT -6
Very interesting read Jim
If I could ride on 2 again, I'd get the HD Street 750. Obviously I'd prefer the HD Electra Glide or a Goldwing, but, being realistic, with my current situation, a smaller bike is now the best I can handle. (But I still got my GL200 that I hope to trike and my Shadow Sabre that I don't know what to do with, but, I'm still gonna ride----something!!!)
Nice to see the Indian back. Hopefully Polaris can keep the sales up with a fair price (which this seems right in the ballpark at $20,999, for those who want a nice cruiser/tourer)
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Post by davec on Mar 14, 2014 20:55:51 GMT -6
That is a badge of honor on Scooter Doc. Hey, what's it like in Ohio this winter? It looks brutal. I grew up in Toledo and we had some awesome winters. Rich What a long, cold, snowy, miserable winter. One of the worst in a long time Haven't ridden since the end of Oct. So I'm more than ready now. Can't wait to retire and move back to Denver. Yea, it snows there too, but the winters aren't so brutal
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Post by davec on Mar 14, 2014 13:37:39 GMT -6
I (paid the dealer to have it) changed the fork oil in my Shadow Sabre to 15W Was gonna do 20W, but was also adding Progressive springs.
So, me thinks a little fork oil would do the trick.
How? BTFOM
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Post by davec on Mar 14, 2014 13:33:33 GMT -6
So far so good What kinda highlights ya got planned?
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Post by davec on Mar 14, 2014 13:27:17 GMT -6
. Left stock you could have that puppy for the next twenty years before a rebuild will be called for. When I was riding my 1100cc Shadow Sabre, all I did was gas, change oil and ride. Did a lot of cosmetic things, but left the engine stock. Only had 50K on it when I had to quit riding. My Goldwing, totally stock, 105K Now my trike, there isn't much available for it for performance upgrades, nor would I care to make any. It gets the job done, and I'm happy. Ride safe Dave
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Post by davec on Mar 14, 2014 13:00:01 GMT -6
Good catch. I kinda did the same thing. Was showing my trike to some folks who were interested in getting one. I go to start it up, and NUTTIN. Fuses, fine Gas Fine NUTTIN
Turned out to be the battery cable connection to the battery post. Tight, but not tight enuf (lights came on, but starter wouldn't engage)
Lesson learned.
Again, frustration for 5 minutes can ruin a day. Until you finger it out, and then you're so relieved.
Good Job!!
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Post by davec on Mar 14, 2014 12:49:56 GMT -6
Dude is not happy with his
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Post by davec on Mar 14, 2014 12:41:31 GMT -6
Just an FYI I have the 300cc (Linhai) Ice Bear Trike, and have never had any issues with it. I did have a coolant line get a hole poked in it, (routed around a square edge) but an easy fix, but never any other issues. and, if the weather stays like this, I might just get to ride the dern thing.
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Post by davec on Mar 14, 2014 11:56:36 GMT -6
my friend said it had one screw loose... People tell me that all the time
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Post by davec on Mar 11, 2014 22:08:06 GMT -6
Maleve You got an update on the trike? Thanx Dave
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Post by davec on Mar 5, 2014 12:30:09 GMT -6
I want an SSR Rowdy I wanted a Ruckus trike, but I already got a bigger trike Oh, what to do??
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Post by davec on Mar 5, 2014 10:21:46 GMT -6
I don't have a problem with Luke and his personal attacks. (well, actually I do, cause when it's PERSONAL, it's a personal attack, which has no place here. I can deal with his inexperience and BS'ing, but let's just keep it at that. calling me out cause I'm old, a cripple, ride a trike, has no place here. But, you should see my collection of Hawaiian shirts.) I was married to an Asian for 33 years, and am well aware of the accent, and the thinking that goes on inside that Asian head. I'm guessing that Luke is actually a nice guy, but, likes to get attention any way he can. When he gets older, he'll get a little wiser and realize that the older you get, the less you know.
I also wanna meet Jim. We got a lot in common. When I retire, I think I'll do some road trips and get to know you guys a little better
May (your) God Bless you all
Dave
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