... New screws didn't work nor did putting a bit of thread-lock on the threads. What is a heli-coil? If I have to re-tap to a larger size screw, are you...
... It's a threaded insert, installed by drilling oversize and threading it in. Used where you want to maintain the stock screw/bolt size. ... It's an oily...
For various reasons (no money for petrol and care of two small children) I've not been able to ride for a month. So, after chain adj and lube and repressuring...
I found something about the front fork that saved me (at least for now) a lot of extra work. This could save you some future headache. When I removed the...
... I do like the blue color. Last night my wife and I were out riding and stopped at Dairy Queen (a popular Ice Cream place where you often part and eat...
My husband just bought a black 2002 nighthawk 250! It's a return from the MSF course. I haven't even seen it yet. He said it's a little scratched up. He's...
Any bicyclists in the group? I'm curious if the new wireless bicycle speedometers (computers) would work on a motorcycle? If the sending/receiving relays did...
... What size are the threads? I had this wild thought of drilling the forks on my '04 and installing drain plugs so I don't have to disassemble to change the...
I'm a road bicyclist but I've never tried a bicycle computer on my motorcycle. I'd think it would be tough to calibrate it. Motorcycle wheels would probably...
Found some info if anyone is interested, it seems the 'wired' Topeak Panoram V9 and V12 computers have been used successfully on off-road motorcycles. They...
Or you can go directly to www.helminc.com <http://www.helminc.com/> to order an owners manual. However, I've found that it's cheaper (believe it or not) to...
I should have wrote it all down. I'm thinking the threads were 28 (or was it 38 ... probably 28). You mean the 2004 bike doesn't have the drain plugs in the...
... I think the last year for fork drain plugs may have been 1999. It might be assumed that Honda's logic was that fork oil replacement is not a frequent...
I can recomend you the CMS brand, they have full face helmets in policarbonate or fiber. They have good quality and the price is a great surprise. There is a...
They all can be calibrated to match the wheel size. Lots of people here mount them on motorcycles in order to have trip distance, average speeds..... ( the...
I have not tried wireless, but use a wired Cateye computer on my scooter. I had to get a "rear wheel" mount kit because it comes with a longer wire and I...
Okay, now I've been home and seen it - it's beautiful! Looks brand new! The black body is very shiney, nicer looking than I had suspected from pictures. And...
Fellow Riders, Right away with our new (2002) nighthawk my husband noticed that it's harder to shift in warmer weather. He test rode it on the coast where...
... If the clutch is adjusted, then the oil is breaking down. With 1939 miles on the clock it's time to switch to Mobil-1 '15w-50'. As mentioned before, use...
... The Renntec rack is a good choice: http://www.revsperformance.com National Cycle windshields work well on the CB http://www.nationalcycle.com Buy online...
In a message dated 03/09/2004 07:29:02 GMT Daylight Time, wataxpayer@... writes: It doesn't leak out until the seals fail, and that doesn't happen for...
Jon, There are a number of websites at which you can see bicycle speedometers mounted to a motorcycle. In fact, I think it is a popular mod for the Ninjas, the...
FYI, here's one of perhaps many such links regarding bicycle speedometers mounted on motorcycles. http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/bmw-bike/ninja/bc800/ ...
... dont know about serp but had to go down and repair some charlie damage at my folks, loaded the trailer with plywood, a generator and other supplies, took...
In a message dated 04/09/2004 06:26:30 GMT Daylight Time, wataxpayer@... writes: The forcast for Florida appears to be a little wet. <g> Any thing that...
I've got rain gear and back-up rain gear. I'm leading a ride Monday morning, should be interesting. Serp. The forcast for Florida appears to be a little wet....