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But we ride good looking motorcycles!
Mmm...why don't we erect a protective cage around our motorcycles? What would we call it?Last edited by Rob S.; 10-16-2022, 06:07 PM.1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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Originally posted by Grimly View Post
Pair of idiots.
I've had my bike since I purchased if off the dealer floor. That case guard is "fugly". Having an opinion does not make me an idiot. You calling me one is the idiocy in your hear pouring out of your mouth and fingertips. Also, I have a full Lockhart fairing on my motorcycle, and that thing wouldn't work on it. I could make a more suitable set of case guards, I have a machine shop to do so if I wished. .Also, I've never dropped my bike, in 40K miles. There's no telling what the guard might catch and bend the crap out of. That's why the big ones fell out of favor, they could cause more damage, as they would grab objects and cause bikes to flip, and do all kind of dances, instead of just sliding. I've worked in many motorcycle dealerships, and we stopped selling the big ones and started just selling the tight fitting case guards. That particular one is "fugly", that's my opinion, it doesn't make me a jerk. Your post, well, that speaks for itself.Last edited by Suzukian; 10-16-2022, 06:58 PM.
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Originally posted by Suzukian View Post
I've had my bike since I purchased if off the dealer floor. That case guard is "fugly". Having an opinion does not make me an idiot. You calling me one is the idiocy in your hear pouring out of your mouth and fingertips. Also, I have a full Lockhart fairing on my motorcycle, and that thing wouldn't work on it. I could make a more suitable set of case guards, I have a machine shop to do so if I wished. .Also, I've never dropped my bike, in 40K miles. There's no telling what the guard might catch and bend the crap out of. That's why the big ones fell out of favor, they could cause more damage, as they would grab objects and cause bikes to flip, and do all kind of dances, instead of just sliding. I've worked in many motorcycle dealerships, and we stopped selling the big ones and started just selling the tight fitting case guards. That particular one is "fugly", that's my opinion, it doesn't make me a jerk. Your post, well, that speaks for itself.
Wouldn't be at all surprised if your claimed expertise is all made up.
Welcome to the Bozo Bin.---- Dave
Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window
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"Idiot" is mild disagreement?!?
I always give you the benefit of the doubt because of the whole emerald isle mystique, but you're pushing it...1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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They are wonderful motorcycles, and they are comfortable too. Easy to adjust valves. The Stator and Rectifier/Regulator system has to be reworked. For some strange reason Suzuki only Regulated one stage of the stator, and left thee other two legs swinging wildly, which caused many problems. I used the Regulator/Rectifier off of a Kawasaki 1100, which has massive heat sinks, and regulates and Rectifies all three legs. I wired the Stator straight to the Kawasaki RR and ran the Positive and Negative out puts straight to the battery. The gauge wired used was too small. This problem really shows up when the ground wire, that Suzuki grounded to the engine, to a painted surface, the threads provided the ground. Those threads became rusty because of electrolysis and thee bikes started dropping all over the place.
I ran my Battery ground to the Gas Tank Bolt Mount (left one, sitting on the bike), and another ground wire to the engine, but essentially, all grounds go the the bolt that holds the gas tank down. I removed enough paint to get a metal surface, and put dielectric grease on there to keep out any oxidation. I purchased a "NoSports" Stator, which puts out about 20% more voltage. I've had no problems since then. I also run FIAMM Horns, and the stock wires must be sealed, if they touch anything while loose, and bare, they will blow the main fuse.
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Keep that clear coat up, and no moisture will get behind it. The engines get corroded so fast once than happens. I have polished mine, after glass bead blasting them, with Jewelers route. They look like highly polished Stainless Steel. Trying to get the brushed aluminum finish that Suzuki put on them is almost impossible, so I settled for smooth, and it looks great. I've had the bike since new, so I always try and keep it together, but it's a bike that's ridden, so it isn't perfect. It has character, but looks good, and completely stock. Next Spring I will color match the Lockhart Lowers I just found for it.
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