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  1. robertbarr

    Still rough at small throttle openings

    Intake o-rings are an investment in your own sanity.
  2. robertbarr

    Should I Replace These Tires?

    I recently bought a 2009 V-Strom. The tires looked near-perfect, but they were original. Too old. Replacing them was the first thing I did. (And the new ones feel so nice....) For tires that old, there's no question about what to do.
  3. robertbarr

    How to make my GS650L Louder!

    The troll sensor's beeping. Could be a false reading, but I doubt it.
  4. robertbarr

    Other bike fever

    There are all the usual factors to consider: Finances, insurance, bike's condition, need (you really need it??), mechanical ability, parts availability, how complete your tool set is, family responsibilities, etcetera, but there's one factor that governs them all: Garage space. . Of...
  5. robertbarr

    Parasitic Current Draw

    ... and what fun is that?
  6. robertbarr

    Parasitic Current Draw

    A draw of 30 nanoamps (3x10EE-8) would take almost 2.6 million hours to consume a single Ah of battery capacity... so, odds are the reading is a little off. :confused: I have a nearly identical meter that has served me very well for about 20 years. Nice little unit. Not sure how small a...
  7. robertbarr

    Headlight Voltage

    Do yourself a favor and just order an Eastern Beaver headlight relay kit, unless you're really, really good at open-barrel crimps & fabrication. It is, pardon the pun, the path of least resistance, and the results are terrific and permanent. It'll also help other areas of your electrical...
  8. robertbarr

    New Purchase

    It's amazing the caliber of motorcycle you can find for a price like that (although that seems like a terrific price for a dealership's used stock!). That looks like a bundle of fun! A Bandit that requires almost zero maintenance except a little chain lube now & then. Excellent score.
  9. robertbarr

    PROPER storage proceedures pay off!!

    You tryin' to bankrupt me? Improper storage helps fund my tragic addiction to motorcycles, you know.
  10. robertbarr

    Is Clay Bar a scam?

    That's new to me, but it's possible. I've used the clay bar for ages, including on my '06 Civic, which looks remarkably good for being in its 11th year of service. I love the results.
  11. robertbarr

    what should tire mount and balance cost?

    My local dealer keeps bumping his rates up and up and up.... I just paid over $50 per wheel/tire, twice, when I bought that DL with really old tires. It's to the point that I'm probably headed toward equipping myself with tools to DIY. I've heard of various balancing schemes -- beads, and...
  12. robertbarr

    Timing chain skipped, now what?

    Our own BWringer constructed a most thorough web page detailing the rebuilding, checking & setting of the tensioner, here: Likely to be very useful, whether or not you need to rebuild it.
  13. robertbarr

    Another ones coming home!!!!

    Here is photo!
  14. robertbarr

    Another ones coming home!!!!

    Here, email me the <bl@#$@$> picture, and I'll host it.
  15. robertbarr

    Another ones coming home!!!!

    We need pictures. As usual.
  16. robertbarr

    Signal Fuse keeps blowing - how do I find the problem?

    A similar approach would be to just pull the fuse (leave it out). Use a meter with a good continuity tester (buzz / beep report). Measure between the load side of the fuseholder and ground. Now jostle the harness here and there. When you hear the beep, you know you're closing in on the gremlin.
  17. robertbarr

    Cant get full sync

    I recall talking to a dealership mechanic years and years ago who said that the slight difference is because the inner two cylinders don't get quite as much cooling as the outer two. I suppose it's as good a reason as any, but if he's still around to ask what his source was, he'd have to be...
  18. robertbarr

    For grabs: National Park pass good thru July

    Should be good through July. Annoyingly enough, I'll be entering Skyline Drive a few days later, so the pass is no good to me. Skyline's only $15, and it's beautiful, so it's still an extreme bargain. Anyway, PM me with your mailing address.
  19. robertbarr

    Another ones coming home!!!!

    I think you'll have $400 worth of fun with this no matter what, and anything above that is just bonus. Cool little bike.
  20. robertbarr

    For grabs: National Park pass good thru July

    My vacation 'plans' (about as certain as stapling Jello to the wall) have shifted, and there's no way I'll use my Nat'l Park pass before it expires in July. It has one signature left, of course, after mine. Offer is free to any Site Supporter. It's already been paid for, right after the price...
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