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  Topic: clutch engagement?
pippend650

Replies: 7
Views: 5514

PostForum: Drive   Posted: November 27, 2009, 10:17 pm   Subject: Re: clutch engagement?
What kind of oil are you using in your engine? If it is too slippery, you can get this kind of problem.
  Topic: Front Disk Brake Won't Fully Release
pippend650

Replies: 9
Views: 6586

PostForum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls   Posted: October 29, 2009, 4:01 pm   Subject: Re: Front Disk Brake Won't Fully Release
I looked into it and found no blocks in the holes in the master reservoir. Next went down on the caliper and eventually found the piston to be really clogged with crud under the rubber part that seals ...
  Topic: Front Disk Brake Won't Fully Release
pippend650

Replies: 9
Views: 6586

PostForum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls   Posted: October 19, 2009, 11:53 am   Subject: Front Disk Brake Won't Fully Release
I noticed the other day that something was really dragging me down and after lifting the bike off the ground, found that the front disc brake is partially engaged. There seems to be fluid in the reser ...
  Topic: Clutch "Squeal" and Snatch pulling out from stop
pippend650

Replies: 25
Views: 12836

PostForum: Drive   Posted: October 14, 2009, 6:17 am   Subject: Re: Clutch "Squeal" and Snatch pulling out from stop
Bus Trip to Abilene if you ask me!
  Topic: high ratio primary gear set? any thoughts?
pippend650

Replies: 12
Views: 5928

PostForum: Drive   Posted: October 11, 2009, 8:45 pm   Subject: Re: high ratio primary gear set? any thoughts?
Mine was 18/30 when I got it and I did not like the lack of getting out of the way fast enough when sitting still. I changed the front and am at 17/30 and it is way better for me. I spend a lot more t ...
  Topic: Want help converting Special to Standard
pippend650

Replies: 7
Views: 5238

PostForum: Frames   Posted: September 30, 2009, 4:58 am   Subject: Re: Want help converting Special to Standard
I would just leave it the way it is and go find/buy a nice standard that is just how you want it. It would be "pure" that way and probably cheaper in the long run. Then sell the Heritage as it is or h ...
  Topic: Anyone riding the Oyster Run?
pippend650

Replies: 2
Views: 1067

PostForum: I'm just saying... you know   Posted: September 29, 2009, 10:44 am   Subject: Re: Anyone riding the Oyster Run?
So how was the Oyster Run???

I was in Anacortes and took the ferry to Orcas. Beautiful up there and the cherries, blueberries, and raspberries were great in July.
  Topic: Anybody use a windshield?
pippend650

Replies: 15
Views: 5473

PostForum: I'm just saying... you know   Posted: September 18, 2009, 12:15 pm   Subject: Re: Anybody use a windshield?
I went ahead and ordered and installed the National Cycle Street EX. It was delivered in about 3-4 days. Installation is fairly simple. I had time for a short ride. Without any tweaking of its positio ...
  Topic: Anybody use a windshield?
pippend650

Replies: 15
Views: 5473

PostForum: I'm just saying... you know   Posted: September 10, 2009, 1:02 pm   Subject: Re: Anybody use a windshield?
Thanks for the insights. I am a new rider and sounds like it comes down to a personal thing. There are some benefits and some risks, just like with everything else and each has to make up their own mi ...
  Topic: Anybody use a windshield?
pippend650

Replies: 15
Views: 5473

PostForum: I'm just saying... you know   Posted: September 4, 2009, 5:03 pm   Subject: Anybody use a windshield?
I wonder if anyone has any thoughts or recommendations for a windshield for the XS. I have not seen any discussion of this topic and search has not provided anything.
 
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