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Post by davec on Jan 3, 2014 16:13:39 GMT -6
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Post by davec on Dec 28, 2013 0:58:29 GMT -6
That's why they call it a 'show' bike.
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Post by davec on Dec 27, 2013 12:11:59 GMT -6
Sounds like it is aimed at those that are too stupid to learn how to shift a ninja or a cbr250. Or, for some medical reason, are UNABLE to shift. So, now "I" am offended, so, everyone has to bow to my personal biases, so one person in the whole world won't be offended, because, in this PC society, how dare we offend anyone. OK I'm done
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Post by davec on Dec 9, 2013 19:38:14 GMT -6
1. Stay away from Chinese scooters cause it got a flat tire. YGBFM 2. the paint faded cause it sat outside for a couple years 3. The bolts have surface rust
All vehicles get flat tires My friend had a red honda shadow sabre, that was pink after a couple years surface rust on bolts, ya got me on that one
Nothing said about the engine after 3000 miles nothing said about the mpg nothing said about how much he paid for his vespa
Not a very convincing argument
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Post by davec on Dec 7, 2013 22:02:47 GMT -6
The K&N allows more air flow.
did you make any other carb adjustments?
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Post by davec on Dec 5, 2013 15:26:15 GMT -6
I dunno. I think back to an episode of Gas Monkey Garage where they used reg oil on a break in, and trashed the engine. And that was standing still, at idle - 2500RPMs. (I know we're not talking break in oil, but RPMs.)
I broke mine in easy, and it runs just fine now. I would have hated to break it in HARD, and having broken something.
Kinda like on your wedding night with your new virgin wife. Did ya slam it to her, or take it easy? And what was the result? (that was rhetorical)
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Post by davec on Dec 5, 2013 15:19:10 GMT -6
I'm sorry to say that my new trike is in pieces in the garage. The transmission would not sinc unless I pushed it with my feet forward or backward. I never got to ride it and the tranny/engine is being shipped out today to be fixed or replaced. I may get it back before Christmas but it's not looking good. My husband, Larry, says it will be more like mid January before he gets it back together. Ice Bear is not at the top of his list at the moment. I'm still a China bike lover but he really isn't all that impressed by them...ok..he actually like my TaoTao but he's a Harley guy all the way...LOL. First, let me express my deepest sympathies that you have not been able to ride your new trike. It must be extremely painful to see your new toy all over the garage floor, minus engine/trans. I have to assume the routine questions of the trans linkage have been asked and answered. And I'm sure that you talked to Jim, and returning the engine/trans was a last resort. But, this brings up the forever beaten to death topic of the mfgr/dealer doing the PDI or doing it yourself. Is this an issue that, if the PDI had been done by Icebear before being shipped to you, would have been identified, and hopefully rectified? Seems like that $200 would have been money well spent now, but, only in hindsight. Either way, here's wishing you the best outcome, and you get the engine/trans back and are able to ride on those nice Az winter days. Keep us updated on the progress Dave I would not say that I am lucky to not have that issue with mine, as, the PDI was performed before shipment, and received fully assembled (with the exception of not having the fluids changed) and has been running great and trouble free. I have become a firm believer of having someone who knows what they're doing take the responsibility for the work, and if it gets screwed up, it's on them. Not that hubby doesn't know what he's doing, but, now, we can't blame anyone else, or have the repairs completed at someone else's expense Again, best of luck to you and hubby
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Post by davec on Dec 4, 2013 11:07:20 GMT -6
south vietnam is ok, its the north that hates us. Actually, there has been no North and Sough Vietnam since 1976, when it merged to become the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
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Post by davec on Nov 22, 2013 14:21:12 GMT -6
As always, a proper and complete PDI is essential. Someone on here will post a link to the PDI checklist Take your time and do it all, and do it right. Loctite is your friend And check the air in the tires, and the vegetable oil that they call engine oil. And gear oil And rear diff grease and coolant and check the steering stabilizer shock absorber thingy. (behind the door in the center of the step thru) Tighten/Loctite all the screws/nuts holding on the body kit (Don't ask why I know this) and on and on and on and on......
Enjoy the Ride
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Post by davec on Nov 21, 2013 15:14:22 GMT -6
I live in florida a mile from the beach...you just get so sick of the warm weather and women in bikinis after a few years......lol I was stationed at Homestead in the 70's. Loved to go up to South Beach before it became what it is now. I liked it better then
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Post by davec on Nov 21, 2013 15:12:24 GMT -6
Love that song. It was a regular on the juke box at the DRMF Bar (as was I) on 1st street, Angeles City , RP. (circa 69-70)
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Post by davec on Nov 21, 2013 15:05:29 GMT -6
And, like I said, for my purposes, it serves me exactly right. Some day I may get back to two wheels, but for now, this keeps my 'knee' in the wind. Attachments:
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Post by davec on Nov 21, 2013 15:03:48 GMT -6
Finally got on the other computer where I got my other pics Attachments:
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Post by davec on Nov 21, 2013 14:56:36 GMT -6
If you keep that at 50 mph and less it will last you a long time. I used to work on mine all the time but I took it on long rides at 55 and 65mph. They are a blast to ride around town and you get a lot of questions on them. Moving to the Honda Silver Wing was the right move for me as now I travel cross country on my Silver Wing/Voyager Trike. I think my Magnum had 4 or 5,000 miles onit when I sold it... Magoo I can still do the mechanical on it. Takes me a bit longr, but I can still lay down in the dirt and grab a wrench. Yes sir, I do get a LOT of stares, and 'what is that' and 'that's soo kool' and the like. It's the best for me for now. I'll get something bigger sooner or later. Think I may just put a Voyager Kit on my 85 Aspencade, put on an air shifter and get back to doing road trips. That old Goldwing has 105,000 and runs like new., so why spend 15 - 20K on something else when I got what I need sitting right here in me geeeeeradge But, heck yea, this trike is the bees knees.
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Post by davec on Nov 20, 2013 21:37:21 GMT -6
Wow.. With that huge rear deck that thing is going to be a bear to tear down to work on. Nice looking I have to say Magoo Actually not to bad to access Via the rear removable panel, or, jack it up and remove the wheels. Actually a lot of room under there
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