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  1. RichDesmond

    I got the shaft today. :)

    Some better fork springs and oil to match will do far more for the front end than a fork brace will. Probably a little cheaper too.
  2. RichDesmond

    I got the shaft today. :)

    Well, I hope you like it better than I liked mine. :)
  3. RichDesmond

    Driving through the winter

    These are good points. One thing the 1000S taught me, since it has an oil temp gauge, it how surprisingly long is takes for an air cooled engine to fully warm up in cooler weather. 30 minutes or more. And short runs and cold temps are tough on batteries too. So it will be a really good idea to...
  4. RichDesmond

    You probably know I am Goldwing addicted - You can be too -- Look Inside ;)

    Nice looking bike! There's a chance I'll be in the market for one this spring, will depend on how much time the wife wants to spent riding. I've never wanted a Wing for myself, but I know she'd be happier on one. How much do you think you'll be asking? On the Allen wrench, never use a ball end...
  5. RichDesmond

    Driving through the winter

    3 miles shouldn't be much of a problem. I spent 4 years with only a bike in Albuquerque back in the 80's. Part of that time I lived about 3 miles from work. Mostly just rode in, didn't have any special gear other than some insulated Caster gloves. A set of coveralls is helpful, just wear layers...
  6. RichDesmond

    Air Forks

    Here's the instructions from the Sonic Springs site: http://sonicsprings.com/catalog/damper_rod_forks_tech_article.php It's important to set the level by measuring it directly, don't just pour in a measured volume. That article outlines the turkey baster method, but you can just use ruler or...
  7. RichDesmond

    Air Forks

    The USA, Myanmar and Liberia are the only countries in the world not on the metric system. Air fittings are not unknown in the other 192. :) ATF will work ok. The problem comes if you decide you want a little more damping, or a little less. At that point it's hard to figure out what to put in...
  8. RichDesmond

    Air Forks

    Yeah, replacing the springs is a far better solution. Adjustable air pressure sounds like a good idea, but...it's not. :)
  9. RichDesmond

    82 GS750e Rear Wheel Bearings Keep Failing

    Are you sure all the critical dimensions (there's a bunch) are the same between the two wheels?
  10. RichDesmond

    question about forks

    Well, if try to do it the "easy" way, you're going to drain the oil with that little drain screw on the lower side, right? So, you unscrew that. Oil goes all over, as you can see. Some of that oil will likely get on the brake disk, so that has to be thoroughly cleaned. If you're unlucky, it's...
  11. RichDesmond

    question about forks

    LOL. People often think I'm crazy for saying it, but it's actually easier and faster to pull the forks off the bike to change the fork oil. Especially if you want to set the oil height accurately. And if you synch the oil change to your front tire replacement it's even more the case.
  12. RichDesmond

    New DR650

    Awesome, congrats to both of you!!!
  13. RichDesmond

    Looking to replace front fork springs

    Length doesn't matter, you just cut a spacer (schedule 40 PVC) to make up the difference. On diameter, generally you can't go bigger than stock (won't fit in tube) but a mm or two less is fine. 3mm less is on the edge, usable but if I had a choice I'd go for one closer. Sonic Springs is an...
  14. RichDesmond

    New DR650

    Well, with any D/S purchase it all comes down to where it sits on the dirt-street spectrum and how that dovetails with what you want it to do. If the DR is in the right spot for you then go for it. It's always been a bike I liked, and could argue that I'd be better off on one of those rather...
  15. RichDesmond

    Bandit 1250 Fork Spring Rate?

    Go with 0.95s. It will be more comfortable with those, not less.
  16. RichDesmond

    Bandit 1250 Fork Spring Rate?

    Ha!! You funny man, make me laugh!! :) Seriously, that would work if there was any rhyme, reason or logic to how manufacturers selected rates. But there's not. Crazy example: Kawasaki. 3 bikes. Ninja 500, Ninja 650, Kawasaki Concours (the original one) Fork spring rate on the 500, about...
  17. RichDesmond

    Bandit 1250 Fork Spring Rate?

    I'd be surprised if it's much different.
  18. RichDesmond

    Some general fork rebuild questions from a first-timer?

    That's a very important point. Extra fine steel wool with a bit of fork oil on the tubes is my preferred method, but others work well also. Just be very careful not to go through the chrome. You don't have to make the pits and nicks disappear, just knocking the high points and sharp edges off is...
  19. RichDesmond

    Pilot jets are 1 size larger than spec on new-to-me bike - replace w/'correct'?

    ?? A good aftermarket exhaust will usually flow a bit more more air than the stock exhaust. Not a big difference typically, but often enough to require a small jetting change.
  20. RichDesmond

    Pilot jets are 1 size larger than spec on new-to-me bike - replace w/'correct'?

    IME, most Japanese bikes of that era were jetted on the lean side, particularly in the low speed circuits, for emissions reasons. One step up on the pilot jets was the standard fix. Disclaimer: I have no experience with that exact model.
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