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Jan 1, 2006 11:07 am
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When I apply the rear brake hard with a pillion passenger I get a kind of moaning/grinding/screeching noise ( and its not the passenger). I have checked the...
... Could your linings be glazed? Sounds like what happens when brake dust builds up in the drum and the linings are glazed. If it was mine, I might try...
I think I heard that many antique bikes don't even have clutches? I was "blipping" the throttle between downshifts, but may have been not riaising the rpms...
The parts manual shows a small "o" ring inside the housing, around the stud. Did you install one there? I ask, because it was not at all obvious to me at...
I managed to take a proper off-road ride today; nothing of epic proportions, I just wanted to try the dirty bullet in its intended environment. I found a nice...
All, I apologise for the language in what follows, but Ralph12c4u did request that I forward his / her e-mails to me in their entirety. This is the last time...
Mne does this same noise when riding in the rain or just after washing it. Once the brakes dry out the groaning goes away. Wayne in Ohio ... From: bollen Sent:...
Well Eoin having known you a couple of years as well as being a fellow ex patriot sheep shagger and teller of extraordinarily funny tales I had a quick look...
... I wasn't. What I was saying was that to obsess about clutch action when you're having trouble shifting is to look in the wrong place. It's all about rpm...
Dave and Horst, Here are the starting numbers that Sudco gave me for setting up the 32mm Mikuni for my 500 Bullet. Main - #195 (4-042 #195) Pilot - #35...
Hi all, Just thought I'd drop a line to say thanks to all those who providing assistance in rebuilding the J since I purchased her. I am off to the sand for a...
... darkest Africa ... Cheers, Simon. Have a good 2006 down there. I'm guessing that the Whyalla festive season is winding down a bit now and that things are ...
I did not instal the o ring. I couldn't figure out where it went until after I got everything back together. I'm going to wait until the next time I change the...
... out ... I agree, Pete. If you ride as if you were riding clutchless, it doesn't matter whether you use the clutch or not. Improve your technique and it...
Yep Eoin I went to every Xmas party of every maintenance contractor in town and drank for two weeks straight free of charge (sort of they make me pay during...
Hello Chuck, thank you very much for the data. As I have to change exhaust... it will take some time to report the result. Horst and his Rennfield in snowy...
Dear Major Golightly, Bunty where are you? we have missed your seasonal whit, what have you done with Miss Stouthighs? Or Miss Amplebossom? Your assistant to...
I neglected to mention that my valves and guides have been replaced by the larger (I'm not sure how much larger) Kiblewhite valves from Classic. The cams are...
I am part of this group for the past few months but had not posted a mail till yet. As i liked every conversation that was taking place here. But i have...
From http://www.umgweb.com net-motorcycles.com New Bike News Pantera Pizza At 45000 dollars the Pantera Dragster certainly ain't on my birthday list,...
Hi Chuck, larger valves are already in, but I did no porting - maybe next winter. I think IŽll try at first to mount it reversible so that I can play with the...
... It sounds as if your carburetion is dangerously lean, resulting in a condition known as spark knock, or detonation. This can result in severe engine...
I put about 45 miles on my Bullet today. Got her lined out and running and shifting great! One thing, though, it feels like a hard-tail bike when I hit a bump....
If you have a high speed connection, this is fun. (It's a 27 meg MP3) Cracked me up when he's riding pillion behind a charming young lady through the streets ...
Hi All, I bought a Bullet 500 last August but I haven't had the chance to ride it since I have to do some minor repairs in order to go for a mechanical ...
... I don't know about your older model, but on my 2000 model the headlamp is powered directly from the alternator, hence it does not operate when the engine...
G'day Martin, Never seen a switch marked like that, so I cannot comment further there. However, you should be aware that if your engine number starts G2 it is...
Robert- The shocks aren't perfect but you canhelp them a little. The pre- load on the springs is adjustable. I took 2 stops out of mine and it actually made it...
