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Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-25-2019, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,634
Posted By jkv357
Do you know about this one from SVRider member...

Do you know about this one from SVRider member TeeRiver?

https://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161134&highlight=mileage+bot

TeeRiver really knows his s*** - and specifically the SV.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-18-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,847
Posted By jkv357
What is your normal cruising speed? I have a...

What is your normal cruising speed?

I have a +1 countershaft sprocket on my SVn, and it does help smooth out the cruise. Biggest factor for mileage though, is your cruising speed - the faster you...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-22-2018, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,893
Posted By jkv357
I posted this today in the thread I linked on...

I posted this today in the thread I linked on SVRider.com -

Finally got a chance to take it for a spin today after 2 days of record rains (12" in my area) and flooding like never before.

It is...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-16-2018, 09:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,893
Posted By jkv357
The newer stacks will fit older SVs. There are a...

The newer stacks will fit older SVs. There are a few guys on SVRider.com that have done it and said there was a noticeable improvement in midrange.

This is the SFV set -
...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-15-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,893
Posted By jkv357
They are a pretty decent all-around street bike...

They are a pretty decent all-around street bike aren't they?

I bought a new N model (no fairings) in 2006, and it's been my daily rider ever since. Added some Michelin RSs, an Ohlins shock, Sonic...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 06-29-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,320
Posted By jkv357
Unless you enjoy the time wrenching, I'd say sell...

Unless you enjoy the time wrenching, I'd say sell the CB as is and get something more up to date, ready to go, and designed for the long haul.

FJRs are nice, as are the Honda STs if you want to...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 06-11-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,296
Posted By jkv357
Spotted this CBR250RR at Road America this...

Spotted this CBR250RR at Road America this weekend -

https://i.imgur.com/fGaYDtu.jpg?1

Neat bike. Wish they were available here.

He says it's a blast to ride.

His family also brought...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-12-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 537
Views: 66,002
Posted By jkv357
We do - https://i.imgur.com/LDPSej6.jpg?2 ...

We do -

https://i.imgur.com/LDPSej6.jpg?2

https://i.imgur.com/zekxPtX.jpg

Though dirt bikes only. Traction on wet snow is pretty good for the most part. Traction with screws in the tires...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-07-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 66,002
Posted By jkv357
A DR650 is on my list as well, though I've not...

A DR650 is on my list as well, though I've not ridden one. Rode a nice older KLX650 (limited years of production, upgraded version of a KLR with inverted forks) and found that to be a hoot.

I...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 10-22-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 131,472
Posted By jkv357
Photobucket pulled a bunch of s*** and is holding...

Photobucket pulled a bunch of s*** and is holding everyone's image for a $400/yr ransom.

There is an add-on that will enable viewing -

This is a link to a "Photobucket Fixer" extension for...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 07-13-2017, 04:23 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,302
Posted By jkv357
That's basically what I was thinking. Everyone...

That's basically what I was thinking. Everyone would need to use the same pump and the person (race Official) filling would need to know exactly where it was filled to before competing.

Arriving...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 06-05-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 20,908
Posted By jkv357
Running the correct synthetic oil, like Rotella...

Running the correct synthetic oil, like Rotella (a diesel oil) or a cycle-specific oil, is not going to cause clutch slipping. A synthetic isn't any more "slippery" than conventional oil, it just...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-31-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,302
Posted By jkv357
I get that, but not that many people need to...

I get that, but not that many people need to consistently cruise in that speed range (75 to 80). In some areas it may be the case, but that's not the most cycle-friendly environment when being pushed...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-17-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,854
Posted By jkv357
Your comment about the gap reminded me of this - ...

Your comment about the gap reminded me of this -

Ryno Fender: "One test result is worth 1000 expert opinions" – Wernher von Braun (http://www.rynofender.com/)

Directs some air away from the...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-13-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,230
Posted By jkv357
That may help, but if he's running 45mph with a...

That may help, but if he's running 45mph with a scooter that maxes out at 55mph he's running close to wide-open, so it's mostly running on the Main Jet.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-13-2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,230
Posted By jkv357
If it were a 2-stroke it would most likely be...

If it were a 2-stroke it would most likely be oil-injected, so leaning the mixture would not effect the oiling.

Running overly lean will cause problems, but tuning for optimum performance isn't...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-13-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,230
Posted By jkv357
I think you are on the right track. If the...

I think you are on the right track.

If the plug is black, and not tan, it would indicate a richer than optimum overall mixture. Also check that the air filter is clean and the intake is clear....
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-16-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,273
Posted By jkv357
Vetter receives AMA Lifetime Achievement Award

Congratulations to Craig!

Craig Vetter Wins 2016 AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award - Motorcycle.com News (http://blog.motorcycle.com/2016/02/15/motorcycle-news/craig-vetter/)

AMA Dud...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 01-06-2016, 08:36 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,234
Posted By jkv357
Thanks for the update Morgan. Sorry to hear...

Thanks for the update Morgan.

Sorry to hear about the additional challenges he (and you) are facing. I'm sure that not being able to do the things he loves doing is frustrating.

I'm sure it's a...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-30-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 131,472
Posted By jkv357
Got one of these to keep the shop smelling good ...

Got one of these to keep the shop smelling good -

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q28/jverg/Misc/Mc3/20151226_224835_zpsl0bzrrqy.jpg...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 11-12-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,234
Posted By jkv357
Just wondering how Craig's recovery is going...

Just wondering how Craig's recovery is going since the last update a month ago.

Hopefully things are steadily improving.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 11-08-2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 16,955
Posted By jkv357
Now is a great time to buy if you have storage...

Now is a great time to buy if you have storage for the winter.

I think you are on the right track for your first bike considering your needs (wants). Most of us don't ride for the practicality of...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-21-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,234
Posted By jkv357
Just saw this - ...

Just saw this -

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/ama-hall-of-famer-craig-vetter-seriously-injured-in-streetbike-crash/
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-19-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 479,427
Posted By jkv357
With the introduction of the new Polaris...

With the introduction of the new Polaris Slingshot, both Texas and Connecticut have refused to allow them be licensed as a motorcycle. I'm guessing that will apply to most other 3-wheel vehicles also.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 09-05-2014, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 479,427
Posted By jkv357
Didn't he buy an existing aircraft engine...

Didn't he buy an existing aircraft engine company, then cancel all of the contracts they had so the engine would only be used in his cars?

Producing an engine is such a huge task, I'm not sure why...
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