got it! thanks! -Bill ... ===== Bill Lawrence http://www.mp3.com/BillLawrence __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax...
FWIW, my understanding is that Snell considers the flip-ups to be open face, and there are no Snell approved open face helmets. -Bill ... ===== Bill Lawrence ...
Hi Guys, It seems that spring has finally arrived in Boston and I'm back out on the road in my 83 CB650. After a winter's worth of work on the carbs, I am...
Something to consider in answering this question: Comfort comes with experience. Let's face it: Despite our universal concern for safety, most riders wear gear...
i need to know if the 83 650 wheels are the same size as the 83 550 wheels... i know the the rear is a 16" and the front is a 19" on both bikes... i need at...
Tom; My '85 is one of the most peculiar, finnicky, sensitive starting Honda that I have ever owned. At least cold anyway. If it has been sitting and is cold...
The problem with the front wheel is that the 550 has 1 disc and the 650 has 2 discs. Ben Kirk ... From: cmil6199 [mailto:cmil6199@...] Sent: Tuesday,...
Just curious, how does that tail trunk fit on the bike? Does it need a seperate rack? How big is it? I'd like to have some storage on my '83 750, but have no...
If they are the same size, wouldn't it be easy to just grab a master cylinder and calipers from a 650 and use it on the 550. Having dual caliper brakes on my...
i found out that they use different axles... the front forks are probably wider on the 650 to allow for the extra disk... oh well i have emailed several...
hmmmm...no snell approved open face helmets? my bell must be a forgery! I think you meant to say "flip ups" or something like that? keep rollin' Neil ...
I gotta put my 2 cents in on this one. seems to me the younger generations are overly concerned with safety. everyone wants to have zero risk in whatever they...
Nah...I'll never get used to eating bugs and watery eyes while I ride. Bryce < KBC VR-1 helmet ... But whatever you become accustomed to wearing will feel the...
Yep, My Opinion Varies... "the younger generations are overly concerned with safety. everyone wants to have zero risk in whatever they do." Then why have the...
I do not participate in a lot of the chatter about safety gear but I do care about it, wear one of those "high tech" riding suits and a good helmet, goves and...
Tom, ... though. ... starts, ... I had this problem, and solved it replacing the brushes in the starter motor (it's a fairly cheap piece and an easy job to do)...
Thanks Ray - sage advice if ever there was. & Thanks to Ben, Ron, and all ya'll with the mechanical minds who've helped - Cheers! I am curious to tear this...
... fit ... Chris, Check www.roadrocket50.com Bill has two NH cb650s parted out, and I think there are still some rims left. However, if you go with a two...
Had a young neighbor once who used to enjoy working on his cars and he had a great wealth of "tips and tricks' that his daddy had taught him about wrenching. ...
On the subject of new, slick tires. Does anyone know of a safe solvent that could be used to remove the mold release stuff without damaging the tires? I have...
all u need to do is progressively lean farther and father over as you ride til you reach YOUR maximum lean angle (not your bike's). The agent in the tires ...
got mine at wal-mart for $26 + $10 core it is a 12AA - Everstart battery... hopefully you have found one by now... :D later, Chris ... battery to put ... think...
I'm fairly certain no one here would do what this kid did. Fo clarity, a 5 sec blip of the starter or one kick of the kick starter will allow what looked like...
Sounds reasonable, God knows Firestone knows about liability. I guess I'll just take easy for the first couple of rides. I've been hesitant to lean over too...
You can also go out a parking lot and do some circles and figure eights to progressively go lower and lower. This will minimize damage to yourself or your bike...
Chris, I think it depends if you have a dual or single disk wheel. I am not familiar with the 550's but, looking in the Clymer's manual, both the 650 for years...
Tom, I know I will have one for you if, you decide to change yor starter. I have to bring a parts bike I bought down from Reno. It may take three to four weeks...
The mold release compound is gone in the first few miles, so you don't have to worry about it. Dunlop recommends riding easy for the first 100 miles, but...
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