LowRyter

yeah, I am pretty sure the PO has his act together. They guy and his dad (Chuck from Ind) are ace mechanics that went through the bike and it runs like a champ (power commander, mufflers, crossover, air filter). And when I've changed the oil and filter the oil matches yellow mark. Again, I don't know a good way to check a level dipstick mark when the bike doesn't have a center stand. (This is the only bike I've had that didn't have one.)

I always kept mine above max on the stick, & level only dropped slowly. Never blew anything much out even at sustained high revs. If your's is using oil at that rate then maybe there's something needs looking at. Think you said it's burping it out? Crankcase pressure - worn rings/bores? Is it burning oil? The Lonewonderer - good luck with it. Hope you manage to get it sorted. mine isn't burning oil. It's dripped some (out of the breather) until it finds the right level (which is midway on the dipstick). I'm of the opinion that you don't top up the oil until it's on the low mark which has never happened on my bike. I usually go 3k miles between changes. Filter at 9k, along with valve and fluid service. Why do you like to overfill the sump on your bike?

Pretty difficult trick for one person. Once it's been done after an oil change and refill, one might mark a new level on the dipstick with (yellow) paint. Like I said, I'll fill it and in no time it's right down to the middle of the stick. I suppose a person could continually top it up. Really not that hard to do, as they say "Work smarter, not harder". If you are worried about dropping it park the bike next to a wall so that to fall one way would be towards you and to the other way the wall would stop it before it got anywhere. If you really want to be careful set the bike up in a stand, perhaps with tie downs, so it can't fall. Or just get a friend to help you. Some people are even swift enough to be able to sit on the bike holding it up right and reach down to the oil dip stick and check it. The one thing I don't like about leaning it on the stand and checking is that, while there is always only one "vertical", there can be many different angles that the bike can lean when sitting on the side stand. It depends on the level of the floor it is sitting on. Vertical is always vertical. It is always right. really? That's smart and not hard? Why not fill it with oil after an oil change, then mark the dipstick with the bike on the sidestand? Which is what I believe I've I stated the PO did.

Pretty difficult trick for one person. Once it's been done after an oil change and refill, one might mark a new level on the dipstick with (yellow) paint. Like I said, I'll fill it and in no time it's right down to the middle of the stick. I suppose a person could continually top it up.

So if I understand this, if the replacement pistons and rods were weighed and determined to have the same weight as the old ones, you could bolt it back together and go. But to gain performance, lighter pistons and rods were installed. This means the entire rotating assembly needs to re-balanced? I am guessing it's not possible to subtract the differences from the existing counterweights with any accuracy?

When checking oil should the bike be on the sidestand or should the bike be upright? The PO owner put a (higher) yellow mark which I believe is to check it when on the sidestand. But on my bike it doesn't matter. It just burps out the oil until it's on the midrange of the dipstick. It doesn't seem to burn oil, it just quickly discharges it until if finds a level and stays there. This might be a critical reason to have the Roper Plate. One thing I've learned from this forum, if the oil light comes on or you hear a knock, stop!

was able to start my new Odyssey battery last week when it warmed up to 45ºF. Rode around 15 miles or so. I was relieved because when I first intended to pick up the bike it was dead. The mechanic charged it over night and I rode it straight home. Then it set for a couple of weeks until I ran it.

The Bandit might be a little top heavy, I doubt if it weighs as much as the Sport. It doesn't turns as easy and doesn't handle as well but it doesn't shimmy like the Greenie and has a lot more power. This one has 79k miles on it.

I have a Racetech gold valve kit on my Bandit. I couldn't find anything for the Sport. Could you supply some info regarding Racetech upgrade?

I agree that belly pans have no real purpose. But they look cool and make your bike different from everyone else's. I had to do it to my Bandit.

yep the clip on bar end stock is huge. That's why I haven't taken off the handlebars and re-installed the clip ons.

congrats Captain! how did you get the bar end mirrors mounted to you clip ons?

keep the girl, get rid of the paint

are you Brink Anders Anders Brink from the Bandit board?

yes

she's home and running strong

hmm....... just had a new Odyssey installed in my Sport during all the fuel pump business, finally got it done and I tried to pick up the bike today and it battery was dead. Merry XMas

Fuel pump was delivered and installed. Runs like a raped ape. A few more service items and I should be good to go.

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mg_manuals/workshop_manual_v11_update_nl.pdf Gregory Bendor has workshop manuals posted online. Carl Allison's wiring diagrams are there too.

Harley pegs?

Scud, I reread this thread. As I understand, you contacted Ghezzi-Brian and they quoted you prices and delivery for carbon pieces. Looking at the photos, did you take delivery of the belly pan and rear sets or is his a photo of samples from G-B? I have a carbon factory bikini fairing on my sport. I would like to get some matching pieces to complete the look. I am most interested in the rear hugger. It looks like $215 + ship. Not sure about the belly pan. I have one on my Bandit that I got on line from England and it does look cool but serves little function. I am also curious about the rear sets. How do they effect the stock riding position? I love the control that the stock pegs give me but my legs get tired on long trips on straight roads. Right now, I am not buying thing for my bike until I get the fuel pump straightened out. Harper's is back ordered and I am at the point of shotgun maintenance as it might be a TBD electrical. thanks

I put on an Angel GT on the rear this past Spring. I've done trips from OKC to Austin, the Ark Ozarks, Springfield Mile. Still have PR4 on front. Seems to be hold up OK but squaring, Of course she's in the shop this week sorting out the fuel pump issue.

Thanksgiving at Mom's. There was a bottle of 12 yo Highland Park. Had three stiff ones and Macanudo. Was a nice afternoon to sit on her back patio with my BIL. Sharing a smoke ....he's beer drinker.

Just an update. I punted and have gotten the bike to a local shop. The mechanic/owner has had a sliver red frame in his shop for months. He can compare the two and swap parts as well. He's gotten the manuals and knows these bikes pretty well. His first reaction is that the bike might have a bad ground. I've provided Roy's info to him. Also, told him that Harper's has a fuel pump for reasonable price (about 1/3 the cost of what it cost him for the other bike).

took a vacation there on 12-13 October (on my way to Manhattan). The bridge in Poughkeepsie has quite a view. Woodstock seemed quite a hoot and FDR Library was first rate. I would've like have had a bike. 14 Oct 2014