LowRyter

the replacement TPS is still working on my EV.

I just had a vein break in my left (dominant) eye. This happened around New Year's. I was at the gym and perhaps went at it too much and saw flashes. The flashes didn't go away and then my vision blurred. I got referred from one Doc to another. Somehow between seeing 4 doctors or exams, it started to get better. The last Doc was somewhat amazed. Said he didn't need to use lasers and needles on me. Really know very little. But am OK. 20/25 (with glasses) but see a few spots.

+1 on the colonoscopy. Right now I am on an annual cycle. I need to tell me sons to get them started at 40, not 50. Best to you and your family. And thanks for the helpful advice.

It's about $38 from Harper's. Same thing fell of the starter cover on the EV. I never replaced it.

You might look for the DVD, "To Tulsa and Back". Not to be confused to great album of the same name.

When I see those huge (Brat) front tires (bias?), it seems to defeat the entire purpose of a performance cafe racer. I would really like to see a 1400 built for performance rather that a pseudo version. I guess the giveaway was the Tonti Frame which is retro cool but not cutting edge for sure.

That was at CU Boulder at Buffalo-ed Field. About 30,000 more folks there that can fit into Red Rocks. Dead & Co are heading back there on 9-10 Jun 17. They're going to Atlanta for the next stop on the 13th. I think I'm taking the travel trailer and a bike back to the Rockies to see them again. The great thing is being able to download the concert after you've seen it. And of course popping a couple of edibles at the show. see them. Mayer just rocks it. Even in dry ol 'latna.

I saw this show. Then I purchased the recording. And I plan to head back for 2017 Tour. Boulder Co Jul '16 Scarlet Begonias / Fire on the Mountain. https://youtu.be/C9u8owUpKh0 The sky was yellow and the sun was blue

Just for future knowledge how many of those relays on the link given is needed to replace the factory 5? actually my EV would do the same thing. I'd stop for gas and the thing wouldn't restart. I always had ear plugs on a I couldn't listen for the fuel pump. After I played with stuff it would restart for no apparent reason After it happened on a group ride, one of the other riders played with the fuse and fuel pump came right on. It was a combination of the fuse having a little corrosion and not seating in the slot. I probably would have never figured it out.

you know once the locknut is loose I can turn the adjuster with my fingers until the the gap is right. Then I hold the adjuster with needle nose pliers while I lock it back down. Yes, sometimes it slips and I have to do it again. That part is a snap.....taking the covers off, plugs, front cover, turning the crank and looking for the marks with a flashlight and usually turning it another turn is most of the time consuming part. I use a red magic marker on the front spinner to mark the spot, so when I am turning the crank it's easier to find the timing mark. That saves me more time than anything. Those little Ds and Ss just go spinning....

I was just listening to this when I came to the site. I think Charles made his first recording when he was in his mid 60s. (not the year, his age)

.....another red car that I could easily kill myself in.

I think I'd put that red car in a ditch trying to learn to drive it.

CARL! Long time no see. Merry Christmas to you. Hope things are going well for you and yours. So you got rid of the Sport? They say the next National might be in New Mexico. I hope make it, perhaps I'll see you? John L

I like riding my Sport for short distances. But I have to get off after an hour or so to stretch my legs. The bars are fine. I can go further on curvy roads but an hour on the interstate and I need to get off. Man, I road that thing from OKC to the Spineframe rally a few years ago. I took secondary highways to get there but ride from Nashville to home down I-40 was a tough ride.

also clean the connectors for the fuses and relays with some contact cleaner. Check for corrosion on the fuses and replace them, that's cheap. Since you have intermittent problems it's likely a bad connection somewhere. An easy place to start are the fuses and relays and the connecting block. Replace them and clean it all up. My EV had an intermittent start problem. Very inconsistent. The starter would go like hell but it wouldn't start, after a few minute it would catch. Finally discovered it was the fuse to the fuel pump. A slight bit of corrosion and tendency to unseat itself in the fuse block. It took me more than a year to finally figure it out. Of course I always had my gear on when it happened and couldn't hear the fuel pump (in this case not hear the non-powered fuel pump). We finally discovered it when it died when I was riding with a group; a fellow rider took his volt meter lead and pressed the fuse and it took right off. The fuse wasn't burned, it was just a little corroded and didn't seat. Having ridden Japanese bikes these things never occurred to me but these problems are more common on these bikes. I make electrical care and inspection as a normal maintenance item. Chuck told me that Guzzi ownership meant turning riders into mechanics for 80 years.

I wrote the hyperpro guy and asked him about the suspension in a box and explained by goals and concerns.

I am using Dunlop Roadsmarts. They were on sale and handle good. They felt the same as Dunlop Qualifiers I have also used on it. I can't seem to keep a rear tire on it. I wore a set Michelin Pilot Roads iv pretty quick. The Dunlops seem to last bout the same and cost much less. Actually all the tire brands seem to handle the same. The bike had Pirellis on it when I bought it.

oh my Jester.... you're site makes the point that synth oil runs cooler because it doesn't absorb heat from the engine? therefore, not recommended for air cooled engines (like VW)? Oh OK. Well, I am sure that will be met with lots of comments.

Docc, did you re-spring the rear, front or both? Of course I weight 210 (thanks for noticing that I've lost weight). But I am sure it was sprung for a 160 lb rider. How much spring did you add? I am thinking about one of the suspensions in a box a deal.

I dunno GM. I was only ass-uming that more was better. You might be right. Anyway, for all me screw ups, it looks like oil isn't one of them.

I have no idea what is the part number of the triple clamp. I can't see it. It what it is. I just put on a brand new 170 tire. I guess I'll just wait another year or so and experiment with a 160 By your theory, the more mileage on the tire, wearing down the center, the bike should be more stable? In the meantime, the rear shock is set to stiff and I keep the rear tire aired up. I might think about softening the front. It's just much worse with the big HB jrs on there. I really noticed it when I had the shop put on new front tire and they aired it really stiff (like 40lb) and the bike was weaving & bouncing all over the road. I usually keep the rear about 4-5 lb heavier (40 vs 36lb), I might up the difference (maybe 42 to 34).

How would a smaller rear tire affect the high speed wobble on the red frame? would it make it worse or improve it? I know stiffening the rear and increasing air pressure at the rear (and decreasing it in the front) improves the wobble.

good point, I think SG & SJ min levels are 1400 ppm.