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Looking for a shop to inspect a Honda CX500 in Portland, OR

Sun, 2006-10-29 21:56 — Sorandal

Hi, I'm new to motorcycling, and I am from Eugene, but I saw a bike that I am interested in up north in southern portland (area code 97068).  I don't have enough mechanical experience to trust my own evaluation of a bike, so I am wondering whether anyone can recommend a good shop/mechanic to inspect a motorcycle in that are.  The motorcycle I am looking at is a 1979 honda CX500. 

Thanks


Cold motors - why do they need more fuel?

Sun, 2006-10-01 18:20 — carlp
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 09:47:22 -0700
From: "Michael Pierce", "Martin Golding", "Ed Gardner"
Subject: Why motors need more fuel when cold (was RE: some days i do good...)

Richard Johnson asked:
>Why do cold engines need to be richer than warm ones in order to operate?

Martin:
The cold mix vaporizes less and is harder to ignite, so it doesn't burn cleanly. That means less energy (all the way down to doesn't burn at all) is available. At least enough extra fuel must be added to get enough to burn that the engine generates more energy than it consumes in friction. If it is intended that the engine be safely operable, enough extra fuel must be added across the range that the engine achieves reasonable power output.


Chain and lubrication theory

Sun, 2006-10-01 17:51 — carlp
Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 08:58:19 -0700
From: Joe Lanfrankie
Subject: Chain and lubrication theory

You folks with belts or shafts can move along, patting yourselves on the back as you go. Emendation to the following text will be carefully considered.

Modern motorcycle chains are generically known as "roller chain". Each pivot between consecutive links consists of two concentric simple machine elements - an oscillating plain bearing and a rotating plain bearing.


Sta-bil - what it does

Sun, 2006-10-01 17:42 — carlp
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 11:46:19 -0700
From: Glenn Minch
Subject: stabil, what it does

The reasonably factual story, I think:

Gasoline degrades for three main reasons (that I know of), with a fourth decisive factor that is not exactly degradation in the sense of the first three:

1. Exposure to UV light
2. Oxidation
3. Evaporation of volatile components and finally,
4. Adsorption of moisture


Battery Charger FAQ

Sun, 2006-10-01 17:26 — carlp
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 06:17:11 -0700
From: E. Gardner


> Anyone know of any FAQs regarding battery chargers? Especially the
> things to watch out for.

Tire Mounting and Balancing for your Motorcycle

Sun, 2006-10-01 16:24 — carlp

Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 23:06:54 -0400 (EDT)
Original-From: rider (Bill Johns)
Subject: mounting tires

Thoughts on the fine art of changing your own tires.

Tools.

  • Bead breaker (or make one)
  • 4 tire irons -- the bigger the better
  • some soapy water
  • various scraps of wood
  • some small lead weights (any auto shop)
  • felt-tipped pen.
  • masking tape or scotch tape

Time to Twist the Throttle

Thu, 2006-07-13 19:30 — BlonD

After a year of waiting for my motor to be re-built, the 04 DL650 Super Sport Motor is ready for the roads to the GP at Laguna Seca.I managed to get it's last little motor bit taken care of while at Smarty Pants enjoying a beer. My machanic showed up and flashed my new motor. I'm now tuned for two weeks of twisties. big SIGH of relief.I have my bike back!