Brake and clutch supply on 6th ave (North of Georgetown) has done some for me. They came out very well. They won't do floating rotors though. Not because...
Bundling up, Geoff, it's in the 30's here and they are talking an Artic blast on it's way. No snow, or not so much snow, coming with it but black ice makes...
Hi Frog! It's been AWESOME here for so long! Low of 40's and occasionally hitting high 50's. Except for the last few days it's been like ....7 and that sucks. ...
Hi; I went for a ride today, longjohns, insulated pants, 3 coats and a hat inside my full face helmet... Then of cource I had to take most off because the Kick...
I have been riding north of Seattle with a group of mixed bikes most weekends. I'll post if interested. I led one to Sumas last weekend on my KTM thumper. They...
It has been a bit chilly here this weekend, teens each morning and some wind but didn't keep me off the bikes. Friday took the KLR up into the hills out to the...
Since it's too quiet I am posting a north of Seattle ride. This will be a mixed group of bikes but the pace will rarely hit 70mph, ideal for most thumpers....
Roland - This is the Concours group? The reason they seldom hit 70 is that they spend most of their time ABOVE that speed, from what I've heard! We could have...
Not on this ride, it's all backroads from 35 to 50 mph with lot's of curves. It will include roads similar to the ones in your backard. There may be a slow,...
At least a couple of thumper singles amongst these photo's :) Pix taken yesterday at the races in McMinnville OR. http://dive.smugmug.com/gallery/1308582 ...
Hi Don, I'm really hoping I can do Route 3 - The Crown Jewel from the OOHVA collection. http://www.oohva.org Having said that, my original plan was to do this...
Mark Are you aware that the North Sound Chapter of the VME is putting on a swap meet next Saturday, April 22nd at the Fair Grounds in Mt. Vernon. This is in...
I'm having fun with ignition parts and can't find my manual. Help! I measured the coil at just a tad under an ohm on the primary and 10.something K-Ohms on the...
Hey CJ, Sounds like your coil is ok, here are specs from a Haynes manual. SR 500 coil Primary winding .98 ohms +/- 10% at 68 degrees F. Secondary winding 12.0...
No I haven't eliminated the stator. For some reason, I have been unable to locate my manual. From a phone conversation with our local Yamaha service rep, it...
Black SR500 with about 21k 3 owner miles. I am the 2nd and 4th owner. I bought the bike back in 82 from the original owner. Had it for about 15 years then...
SRX 600 Runs good. Supertrap exhaust, Dynojet stage 3 kit, K&Ns, new tires, new shocks and fork seals. 8700 miles. Small dent in tank, front fender cracked,...
Hi Guys, I hope everyone is getting out on the road this weekend. Let's see some ride reports! Hi Frog! Hi Roland! Hi Mr. Apland! Hi Sapo, CJ, Don, Peter and...
3 Concours did the Olympic Loop on sunday. Generally decent weather, light traffic, and very little waving. Next sunday I am considering a paved and dirt road...
Sorry, I just got back from FL. I haven't done anything except talk about m/c's for the past 8 days. Tomorrow I WILL ride so to prove I can still do it. Frog...
Hello, can someone recommand a cheap but good place to have a spoke wheel rebuilt? I have hub and rim but not the spokes (old ones are rusted). I probably ...
Try this place and tell Woody that Oldrice sent you. http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/ Geoff- www.oldrice.com/KLR650.htm ... From: Eric Justen To: NWTT Sent:...
Welcome to: Andrew Nordby, Andrew says... I live in Carnation, WA and currently own the following thumpers: '57 AJS 500, '63 BSA Gold Star, Parilla 250. 8...
Tues. I returned from the '07 dealer show in Las Vegas. As usual Yamaha did NOT bring in their very popular European 660 single dualsport or motord. Nor, the...
