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They're right about the Triumph cable. Very robust. I've got some but they're 48" long (tip-to-tip). My DF has clip-on's, so the shorter cable came in handy. But just placing the loose cable against my bike, if you forego running the cable through the frame cable loop, there should be plenty of length.
How's $30 + shipping sound?
/Mike
Hey guys. I have had my DF for two mths. now. Got it at the 1999.99 price. Still too cold to ride so I have been fiddling with it. It is flat black. I took off the pin stripping and put in the rare earth magnetic oil plug. Changed out the packing oil to 10w 40. I didn't like the handle bars so I just dropped off some drag bars to be powder coated today along with a 38 tooth rear sprocket. I may want to go with the 35 tooth, but I will see what it does with the stock 45 tooth first. Then try the 38 tooth sprocket. Go from there. I love the way it sits with me on it. The seat and springs handle my 190 lbs. with no problem. I put a hard tail saddle bag on the left side, wanted one on the right side too, but the exhaust would burn it, All is left, I got to do something with that rubber seat. :-)
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Ghost , I would like to congratulate you on that fine machine you have there. I believe that the flat or matte black is the way to go on these bikes. The glossy black is just too flashy. I want to black out everything on mine even the chrome. Did you have any problem taking the stripes off? Mine seem to have a clear coat sprayed over them... when I get to it, the clear coat wont slow me down at all... I am just hoping for a quick removal with minimum mess to clean up before applying the paint.
Your bike looks great, keep it going.
It took me all of fifteen minutes to reg it. The pin stripes off with the help of a hair dryer, I'm not done yet.
Have some drag bars being powder coated right now. And a 38 tooth sprocket. Going to be fun.
I'm not so sure why everone has so much trouble regisrering their bike. It was quick and easy for me.
When I get the drag bars on...
Some states are impossible to deal with, I was worried about Tennessee and my tags only took 20mins....Quote:
Originally Posted by ghost1133
Well, I have been looking for a few weeks for some saddle bags.... I just found on Ebay western style leather saddle bags for $22.00. They will have to modified to fit a motorcycle but I think they will turn out nicely. They should be here on the 14th, I will post some pics as soon as I get them installed.
I looked at several sets made for motorcycles and just could not pull the trigger on a set for $100 ....
Hi I was reading about the sprockets and I was wandering where can I get the sprockets for this bike? I ride 39 miles to work on the freeway and going sixty the whole way isn't cutting it
Read through this thread and you will get the info you seek.Or, you can take your sprocket off, and have a local motorcycle shop match it up to a smaller sprocket.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mdog1988
Mdog, I used a 33 (45 standard)from OLD BIKE BARN 888-851-5559 Part # JTR279.33T.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mdog1988
But recommend a 35 sprocket due to your elevations. (Illinois is flat as 80 year old Tits)
Look up old installation tips from Barnone (Oct'11?) Spring tool important, I found x-large at Sears.
I went with the 38 tooth sprocket. But at the price I might concider getting the 35 tooth. Anyone compare the difference. If I can cruise at 60 mph. I would be happy. But I want some get up and go too. I've yet to get the break in at 30 mph. That's rough. There's enough backroads around here. Just wish the weather would cooprerate. I think I am going to be happy with the bike, but someone just asked me a question that worries me. Said the tires were subject to blow out. I 'm not sure I believe it. Although I did have to pump up my front tire. It went flat within 20 days. But they really look like good tires. And with the 175 mile break in at 30 mph. I'll not worry about it too much. (-: yes. I am a little cixelsyd.
[Bobber250, let's see those saddlebags.
OLD BIKE BARN Seems to be the place to go. That's where i got mine.
Oh? Just how importent is that 30 mph break in?
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Originally Posted by barnone
Heres the sprocket information courtesy of Barnone, I really do miss the old guy....
Take care.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251013427275...84.m1497.l2649
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Originally Posted by bobber250
Is that raw leather?They could be dyed to match the bike.I'm thinking a dark weathered saddle look.
Yes , I believe they are raw leather, I am just going to give them a good oiling. I had considered dyeing them with a reddish tint, but I agree that the dark brown weathered saddle look better matches the aesthetics of the bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by ben2go
Not bad for under $25.00 ....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251013427275...84.m1497.l2649
Heres where I bought them, they had 3 more left when I looked earlier today.
Our manual recommends the break in as 100 miles. Ride for one hour, cool two (five cycles). 75% throttle max. I kept in town, avoiding speeds above 40.
Then started mods. 105 jet, 33 sprocket, shorter new chain. Before removing speedo, indicated over 80mph (no wind or hills).
I finally got around the checking my Carb jets. Mine was also shipped with the main jet #105.
I also checked the pilot jet and its a #40. I may try and find a #42. Did anyone ever change their pilot?
I'm going to try the washer under the needle, looks like I need a 5mm.
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O.K. guys,I am looking at a couple of new clutch cables at the moment. One is 54 inches,the other is 57 inches.My old cable was just a little over 53 inches. So which one would you recomend.
Logic tells me the 57 inch cable and run it a little different rout to adjust for the extra length.No w I think I can adjust this correctly.I should attatch everything,work the perch a the motor first then adjust the perch on the handle..is this correct?
I'd go with the 54 unless you are planning to change bars again in the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by bowtiewagon
if i were you i'd call scooter depot again because the bike was supposed to come with a 1 year warranty, and what you purchased was an additional 6 months, so your bike should be under warranty for a year and a half.Quote:
Originally Posted by bowtiewagon
Trying to check valve adjustment, cover off, plug out, drained oil. Opened up left side plate & top viewing hole nut.
Do I turn clockwise or counter?
Line to the right of the 'T' I see is dead top for each?
Saw the U-Tube but not allot of help.
I remember a valve adjust instruction here but can't find.
Anyone know what page/entry?
Sir, I believe you were looking for this...Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
I have been re-reading the thread and am getting familiar with where the posts are... LOL
I can remember over the last few years , while browsing various antique shops, a person would run across any number of motorcycle accessories and extraneous items that could be modified for use with motorcycles and what not..... I find that these items have all but disappeared now that I am actively looking for them. I had spotted a very old set of saddle bags last year in an antique store attic and they were there until at least last month..... when I went there with the express purpose of buying them this weekend.... they were gone. BUMMER....
WOO HOO... MY RATING JUST WENT TO C MOTO REGULAR!!!!
ok, maybe I am getting a little too excited about it..... LOL:clap::taz:
[QUOTE=bobber250;40934]Sir, I believe you were looking for this...
I have been re-reading the thread and am getting familiar with where the posts are... LOL[/QUOTE)
Bobber
Thanks
I will share tomorrows progress & help the next member's adjustment.
That was the info I couldn't find.
Thanks again.
How can we do an index for this site? Advance search not helping.
This may also help, thanks to the Heist guys! They say counter clockwise...Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...wZDM3&hl=en_US
Perfect Alley,well laid out instructions.Quote:
Originally Posted by alleykat
My concern is, the gaping, not the same as our manual's recommendation.
Alright guys. Susposed to be in the 70's this weekend so Thursday I am going to break in my DF. Fire up my smoker with some Boston shoulder, Then Fire up my DF for the first time. Ride out in the country stay under 40 mph. for a half and hour, ride back home. Half an hour that way too. Let it set for two hours. After changing the oil, clean off the magnetic oil plug, and cleaning the oil screen. Checking the meat in the smoker. Ride out again. A half hour each way. Back home let it set for two hours. Keep an eye on the smoker. At that point it should have forty miles on it. Ride out again, Now it will have 60 miles on it. Change the oil and clean the screen. Keep it up until I have a hundred miles on it right. Sit back and relax to some good eating. Then I can go a little faster. 50 mph. fluctuating the speed. Then the next day ride it like I stole it! Sound like a plan. Or do I have it all wrong?
Gun Rod,
I believe the procedure is the same , we just use our recommended specs per the DF manual.
I like your plan.... what are you smoking?..... wait a minute... that reads a llittle wrong....Quote:
Originally Posted by ghost1133
GOOD PLAN , smoke em if you got em.... ghost, I have been dying to go riding for weeks myself. The weather is just about right for it. I have put about 20 miles on mine since I got it regged and tagged.