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- Thread starter CuDaMaN
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congrats on the bike.
loose cables are ok, it's normal for them to have a little 'play' same with your clutch cable. If you have doubts, check the how to on adjusting your clutch cable and you will see there should be about 1/8 (not 100% sure of that measurement, check it!) of an inch play in there.
get some touch up pain for your frame from dealership.
plastic bubbles are your compression releases, they are little valves that help start the motor by opening up and allowing alot of the compression to escape during your start (starts motor easier)...
Neat approach to getting help with a video though. Makes sure everyone understands what you are talking about.
hope this helps.
loose cables are ok, it's normal for them to have a little 'play' same with your clutch cable. If you have doubts, check the how to on adjusting your clutch cable and you will see there should be about 1/8 (not 100% sure of that measurement, check it!) of an inch play in there.
get some touch up pain for your frame from dealership.
plastic bubbles are your compression releases, they are little valves that help start the motor by opening up and allowing alot of the compression to escape during your start (starts motor easier)...
Neat approach to getting help with a video though. Makes sure everyone understands what you are talking about.
hope this helps.
BIKERDAD61
Puddle Pusher
Cuda,
Yes the cables are supposed to be that loose. The throttle cables (one to open the throttle and one to return it closed) are at a idle position when the bike is just setting. If you notice when you twist the throttle one of the cables will tighten up? Also there has to be a slight amount of slack in both cables even during open throttle other wise every little bump in the road you hit will cause your hand to move and hence increase or decrease the throttle position. The clutch cable, again, is at rest (no tension) until you pull it and the clutch is engaged. I would just do a touchup on the paint. Make sure no corrosion has started before you do.
Yes the cables are supposed to be that loose. The throttle cables (one to open the throttle and one to return it closed) are at a idle position when the bike is just setting. If you notice when you twist the throttle one of the cables will tighten up? Also there has to be a slight amount of slack in both cables even during open throttle other wise every little bump in the road you hit will cause your hand to move and hence increase or decrease the throttle position. The clutch cable, again, is at rest (no tension) until you pull it and the clutch is engaged. I would just do a touchup on the paint. Make sure no corrosion has started before you do.
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BIKERDAD61
Puddle Pusher
DRBarnhart
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And as an aside...
Never get caught on video tape fingering your (rubber) balls!!!
Dennis
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Never get caught on video tape fingering your (rubber) balls!!!
Dennis
(Just fuckin' with ya dude! Nice scoot! :up: )
Fibersnake
Banjo Playing PsychoBilly
Nice bike and welcome to the Doghouse.
As all the others have mentioned, yes the cables are supposed to be loose and your's looks normal. The clutch cable actually is pivoting on a little block in side the housing to allow for movement.
The rubber covers are used in case the electronic compression release fail, though some press them down even with the electronic working. If you give them a try, be careful if it has been running for it will be hot.
Where in Maryland are you BTW. More than a few from around the area that tend to get up and ride together. Looking like a group will be heading to DC for the Rolling Thunder M/C Event towardsa the end of the month. You can check it out in the ride folder under NE section.
Hope to see you on the road and enjoy the new Dog, fine looking one she is too.
As all the others have mentioned, yes the cables are supposed to be loose and your's looks normal. The clutch cable actually is pivoting on a little block in side the housing to allow for movement.
The rubber covers are used in case the electronic compression release fail, though some press them down even with the electronic working. If you give them a try, be careful if it has been running for it will be hot.
Where in Maryland are you BTW. More than a few from around the area that tend to get up and ride together. Looking like a group will be heading to DC for the Rolling Thunder M/C Event towardsa the end of the month. You can check it out in the ride folder under NE section.
Hope to see you on the road and enjoy the new Dog, fine looking one she is too.
CuDaMaN
Member
I'm in Rockville Md.
Gonna be a little conservative on my riding both in style and length for the first 500 miles until my first fluid change. Want to make sure I get everything broken in correctly. I think the Hooters here in Rockville has bike night every Wednesday. I've never been. They just moved to a new location about 8 months ago.
Right now I just want to get the break-in period under my belt and learn how to ride this thing. It's gonna be WAY different than what I was use to.......:2thumbs:
Greg
Gonna be a little conservative on my riding both in style and length for the first 500 miles until my first fluid change. Want to make sure I get everything broken in correctly. I think the Hooters here in Rockville has bike night every Wednesday. I've never been. They just moved to a new location about 8 months ago.
Right now I just want to get the break-in period under my belt and learn how to ride this thing. It's gonna be WAY different than what I was use to.......:2thumbs:
Greg
something else to think about, first time you go over a speed bump a little too fast , you're gonna have more than that one little scratch on the frame. i've high centered on the things before. a little trick to remember when going over speed bumps is to put your feet down and lift your weight off the bike and feather the clutch while rolling over the bump. this will give you about an extra 1/2 inch of clearance between the frame and the bump. now go ride that thing. :2thumbs:
BorgerBigDog
BORN TEXAN
Congrats on the new bike:2thumbs: I like the one Dont get caught fingering your rubber balls :roll: :roll: :roll: Fucking funny
Thumper169
Well-Known Member
I try to avoid speed bumps all together!!! They suck, or you could just pull a wheelie and well, you get the idea.
cuda---very nice bike. keep an eye out and try to connect for rolling thunder. fibersnake is our "community organizer" (that should bring a response all the way from iraq). mt airy is not that far for you and there should be a good size pack of dogs. hope to see you soon, chuck
jimizee028
TRUE COLORS COLLISION
cuda when touching up your bike you will need a corrosive protectant,you cant just take touch up paint and do it cause it does not have the capabilities to stop moisture from penetrating and allowing the metal to rust and the rust keep creeping under the the scratch and the next thing you no longer have surface rust,good thing is scratch is not that visible unless you are crawling on the ground with a camera!!!!!if you wanna ride that thing down here to the wonderful town of dundalk to my shop i would be happy to take care of the scratch for you the proper way........plus just think how many break in miles you knock off!!!!!! i like the bike its a good lookin bike...
toomanybikes
not enough time 4 riding
CuDaMan,
plenty of scenic roads in western Montgomery County to get used to riding your new bike. About three weeks to get used to it so you can meet the eastern West Virginia, northern Virginia, and Maryland south of Baltimore Big Dog owners (and Bruce from Pennsylvania) plus the New Jersey crew who get together for Rolling Thunder.
plenty of scenic roads in western Montgomery County to get used to riding your new bike. About three weeks to get used to it so you can meet the eastern West Virginia, northern Virginia, and Maryland south of Baltimore Big Dog owners (and Bruce from Pennsylvania) plus the New Jersey crew who get together for Rolling Thunder.
CuDaMaN
Member
:2thumbs: Thanks everyone for all the great advice.
Unfortunately 5 minutes after the bike was taken off the truck, it started raining and hasnt stopped since. Been raining every day for about 6 days strait here in Md. I think the first nice day should be this coming Sunday or Monday.(I still havent ridden it yet for the first time.....lol)
Thanks for the nice offer Jim. We'll have to hook up one day. Baltimore was my old stomping ground years ago. Basicly lived at HammerJacks all through the 80's.
(Now the Ravens Stadium) Along with many other clubs down that way...... (yes, I'm a child of the 80's and I was in one of those "Hair Metal" bands
)
I'm sure I'll get around to meeting everyone eventually. I appriciate all the hospitality.
Greg
Unfortunately 5 minutes after the bike was taken off the truck, it started raining and hasnt stopped since. Been raining every day for about 6 days strait here in Md. I think the first nice day should be this coming Sunday or Monday.(I still havent ridden it yet for the first time.....lol)
Thanks for the nice offer Jim. We'll have to hook up one day. Baltimore was my old stomping ground years ago. Basicly lived at HammerJacks all through the 80's.
I'm sure I'll get around to meeting everyone eventually. I appriciate all the hospitality.
Greg
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