Recent content by Michael

  1. Wheel Corrosion

    I have received several requests for the process I used to restore my R3 wheels, which I thought were beyond help. So, I've pasted my response here to Dave, with an additional caution. When I hit the wheels with the green Scotch pad, I was astonished at the "damage" (scratches) the pad...

  2. Fog Light question

    Hardball I dunno Hondax - sounds like you play hardball with the punishment you deal out!! Quick story - when I was involved in the West Coast motorcycle scene in the 70's, I had the opportunity to ride some of the finest bikes in the area. For example, last spring a magazine did a special...

  3. Fog Light question

    Mistake Jefff1 - I just sent you a reply to your suggestion, but it somehow was sent (I think) to a comment on page two, sorry - I'm new at this and am significantly lacking in the skills required to communicate via the portal. But. . .I'm learning.

  4. Fog Light question

    Fog lights I think I've seen those on another cruiser; I hadn't really considered them, I'll try to check out a pair. Really glad to hear your comment regarding the 35-year term - I've always liked to own something "different" - not to say that it was necessarily "better", just something that...

  5. Fog Light question

    Decree Yes, yes gentlemen - consider yourself duly appointed by Presidential decree to the positions from which you've chosen to serve as public servant to this grand experiment we call DEMOCRACY IN ACTION. . .and for our first effort, we will expedite the construction of motorcyclist-only...

  6. Fog Light question

    Agression Boy, could I respond to that one!! But I guess it's better to be nice, huh? In all seriousness though, due to my one-time position in the motorcycling industry, I think I've been priviliged to ride many of the brands available since the early sixties, from Velocette to Guzzi, from...

  7. Break-in period on Rocket

    Mobil Synthetic Jimbeamrye - were you asking me to post the Mobil One e-mail quote I referred to? If so, I'll try to pull it out of my reference files and send it.

  8. Break-in period on Rocket

    Break - recommendations Travelguy - I guess your dealer confirmed the 700-mile recommendation that the experienced dealers know of then. Not to sound too educated, but I'm basically familiar with the phenomenon of "piston (or ring) land" and the attendant pressures that occur via gas flow at...

  9. Fog Light question

    Hopeful ham Actually, I've spoken to a guy that has taken advantage of the "free for all" and claims that it's excellent meat. . .hasn't had time/generations to pickup the "wild" taste I guess. As for the agression, I have no doubt that they are exciting to hunt, one of the few times in your...

  10. Break-in period on Rocket

    Break in tips. I bought a new Thruxton last fall, which I traded for my new r3 in July. The reason I mention this is that I thought when I changed the oil for the first time on the Thruxton, I would switch to "something better". That's typical of my attitude - I'll find "something better"...

  11. Fog Light question

    Moving roadside targets Thanks for the gracious offer to export some of your deer to my area, but I'll respectfully decline. As you know, they come close to the "immovable object" when caught in the unsuspecting headlight!! However, should you insist, I could offer a trade for animals of...

  12. Fog Light question

    Fog vs. driving Thanks Triroketman for the response. I was at one time an avid enthusiast of English sports cars, used to mildly modify, restore, and tune them, and I figured if ANYONE knew the difference between fog and driving, it would be the British! However, I live in a somewhat secluded...

  13. Fog Light question

    Have any of you p/n A9738110, the fog light kit for the rIII? First time I saw the kit, I thought the configuration was appropriate for DRIVING lights, not fog lights. I am interested in knowing what type of beam it generates; a flat, broad horizontal beam as in the traditional fog lights, or...

  14. Joined the dump club.....

    Condolences and congratulations Pianoman, I've been brush-hogging my farm for the last several days and haven't had time to visit my favorite site for any length of time, though I did see the post regarding dumping. I wanted to make some comments that I thought you might appreciate. I was the...

  15. Alarm/immobiliser

    Alarmed reply Thanks for the response and link. Guess I'll call Triumph America and see if the current unit has been improved or changed and ask them regarding the installation effort. Thanks again.
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