I use them as I too have hand problems.They are the fattest foam grips I have found and make even long distance trips much easier! They are available at bike...
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$6-$8!!! That is cheap as heck! How easily is it to put them on? I have tons of tools (Journeyman Machine Repair Mechanic), I am sure that the larger diameter...
My Corbin was in a light shower and the rain just slid off of it. I wipes it offf with my bare hand and my backside did not get the slightest bit wet. I think...
My chain is nearing the end of its useful life and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to good brands? Also if self lubricating chains are the...
I'm loading up my bike & heading out on a trip tomorrow. I've only trailered my bike once before & haven't encountered any inclimate weather. But this trip...
I am sort of getting back into the chain/sprocket realm. I have a shaft drive '85 Nighthawk but I also got me an '03 ZRX1200R which has a chain. When I got...
Gary; The only problem I have ever had with moisture on my '85 is the little brake light micro switches. I carry a can of zero residue cleaner to blow any...
Hi folks, May I ask you who ride mid-80s Nighthawk 650s, what tires you are using? I've been with Continental Blitzes (TK23/24) on my '85 CB650SC, but it's...
Dunlop Qualifier K series (if you want original profile) Dunlop GT501 series (if you want a newer profile) Both have work fine for me. Ben Kirk '85 CB650SC ......
For a street bike, definitely go with an o-ring or x-ring chain, not a racing chain. You still have to clean and lube and o-ring chain if you want it to last....
You might want to hit the switches with WD40. Covering things, especially with plastic bags, etc., can cause more harm than good as it hold in moisture. And...
I got a good deal on some tires from tirescheap.com front and back for $110 on special at ebay they are KENDA SPORT CHALLENGER haven't received them yet but...
Agreed. For chains, I like the DID o or x-rings. I'm using an x-ring at the moment. The difference between steel and aluminum sprockets are weight and...
There was a big thread on this on the VFR list a few weeks ago. The one thing I gleaned from the discussion was: Don't tie your forks down all the way...
I got a pair of grips for $16+$2.50 for the glue. Put them on in about 10 minutes, had to find my blade. They look and feel great. Thicker and foam. I will...
Gary, I have trailered a bike several times and I will give you a few tips. Don't use cruise control - any hills will make your engine race. Go as gently as...
Is it okay to strap the bike down w/o it being on the center stand? The trailer I'm using has a storage box built in-between the rails, preventing you from...
Gary, A cover will do more damage than good unless it's a Geza like Reid reccommended. Heres the site: http://tinyurl.com/2ju7l Regarding the trailer; I would...
Gary, DO NOT trailer with your bike on it's centerstand. Every bump will beat the hell out of it!!! Here's a link to those tiedown extensions, look about...
What is the proper way. These are the big grips with a metal cap on the end. I tried "unscrewing" them but they wouldn't come off. TIA Jerry Holland...
What about using a wheel chock? Here's an amazing looking one, but at $160 it's not cheap: http://www.bike-grab.com/ You could do something similar with a JC...
I also need to change the chain on my NH750. Any suggestion on which one to buy and where (on line?). Do i have to change the sprocket too? back, front or...
... It depends what you had them make the seat with. The sides are always vinyl. They have a vinyl basketweave seating material as well. That would make the...
If not, I had the same problem on my 83 cb550sc, stator faded out by 20k miles, main symptom was not charging the battery. I got a rebuilt one from these guys:...
