Is it true? - Page 2

RamAir · 09-14-2009, 02:24 PM

Not trying to poke at you or insult but I'll bet you will be checking oil on a more regular basis in the future.[/quote]

:neener: HAHAHA I know I will. I am takin the car to school now and when I got there and home I checked the oil and tranny fliud on it. I told my friend that I am a car guy cuz I expected it not to eat up that much oil and on a car you have a light and all this stuff and can see it heating up BUT OH WELL.

What I should have done was check it all the time. When I did the oil change I checked it here and there and when it looked to stay in one spot for some time I just forgot about it. :poke2:

Water Warrior 2 · 09-14-2009, 10:15 PM

A regular check of routine things is a benefit to both bike and rider. At the start of the day before starting the bike check the oil level, operation of ALL lights, operation of ALL controls and give the tires a kick. The tires are checked on a weekly basis for proper pressure so there are no surprises down the road. Also make sure the lighting system is clean and visible. This is my routine. Today I was out for a couple hours on the bike, tomorrow I will be out again and will not just assume things are good to go. I know I might sound like a safety headcase but I want to see and be seen at all times. Take care of the bike for your own health and financial well being.

RamAir · 09-14-2009, 11:53 PM

I am totally with you as safe as someone can be is never safe enough! But I am a very, "Sir this is a motor bike and it will work for you" Great I expect a mechine to do what it was made for without any wimper. But over and over again I learn the is not so. After all its not a Toyota!!!!

hahaha

But please all keep in mind you are talking to a frist time rider first year and all. Being a car guy I do know some stuff and you can carrie over some knowledge but its true cars and bikes or totally different.

Water Warrior 2 · 09-15-2009, 09:51 AM

RamAir, the transition to 2 wheels is sometimes frustrating but fun overall. It is all about the learning curve that you sometimes aren't aware is even needed when compared to a car. Bikes tend to need a little more TLC but the returns are enormous and put a giggle in your life. Been there done that with a variety of bikes over the years. A couple were a real pain in the butt from day one and most were just proper care and feeding to keep them happy.

RamAir · 10-11-2009, 12:47 PM

Just to let you all know and keep you up to date I just bought a $600cnd used engine with just about the same milege. Started takin the old motor off broke a few screws on the exhost but oh well and do I need to use a type of lock tight?
All the info I can get from you guys on an engine swap would be great. I have downloaded the manuels from this site just to let you all know.

RamAir · 11-06-2009, 10:35 AM

Sorry all that I have been away for so long I have just been so sooo busy! BUT I AHVE GOOD NEWS! She livess! I finnished the engine swap and black beauty got a clean bill oh health from the mechanic! :2tup: I ahve not so detailed pics of the motor change if anyone wants me to put them up I can. She runs great and he told me that the news engines compression is like new so all is well just a few small things to change here and there and she will be in perfict running health.

Again thank you all for you edvise and input I thought hard about what I was going to do and in the end I am happy with how it terned out.

09-14-2009, 02:24 PM	#11
RamAir Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 165	Re: Is it true? Not trying to poke at you or insult but I'll bet you will be checking oil on a more regular basis in the future.[/quote] :neener: HAHAHA I know I will. I am takin the car to school now and when I got there and home I checked the oil and tranny fliud on it. I told my friend that I am a car guy cuz I expected it not to eat up that much oil and on a car you have a light and all this stuff and can see it heating up BUT OH WELL. What I should have done was check it all the time. When I did the oil change I checked it here and there and when it looked to stay in one spot for some time I just forgot about it. :poke2: Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-14-2009, 10:15 PM	#12
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Is it true? A regular check of routine things is a benefit to both bike and rider. At the start of the day before starting the bike check the oil level, operation of ALL lights, operation of ALL controls and give the tires a kick. The tires are checked on a weekly basis for proper pressure so there are no surprises down the road. Also make sure the lighting system is clean and visible. This is my routine. Today I was out for a couple hours on the bike, tomorrow I will be out again and will not just assume things are good to go. I know I might sound like a safety headcase but I want to see and be seen at all times. Take care of the bike for your own health and financial well being.
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09-14-2009, 11:53 PM	#13
RamAir Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 165	Re: Is it true? I am totally with you as safe as someone can be is never safe enough! But I am a very, "Sir this is a motor bike and it will work for you" Great I expect a mechine to do what it was made for without any wimper. But over and over again I learn the is not so. After all its not a Toyota!!!! hahaha But please all keep in mind you are talking to a frist time rider first year and all. Being a car guy I do know some stuff and you can carrie over some knowledge but its true cars and bikes or totally different. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-15-2009, 09:51 AM	#14
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Is it true? RamAir, the transition to 2 wheels is sometimes frustrating but fun overall. It is all about the learning curve that you sometimes aren't aware is even needed when compared to a car. Bikes tend to need a little more TLC but the returns are enormous and put a giggle in your life. Been there done that with a variety of bikes over the years. A couple were a real pain in the butt from day one and most were just proper care and feeding to keep them happy.
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10-11-2009, 12:47 PM	#15
RamAir Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 165	Re: Is it true? Just to let you all know and keep you up to date I just bought a $600cnd used engine with just about the same milege. Started takin the old motor off broke a few screws on the exhost but oh well and do I need to use a type of lock tight? All the info I can get from you guys on an engine swap would be great. I have downloaded the manuels from this site just to let you all know. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-06-2009, 10:35 AM	#16
RamAir Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 165	Re: Is it true? Sorry all that I have been away for so long I have just been so sooo busy! BUT I AHVE GOOD NEWS! She livess! I finnished the engine swap and black beauty got a clean bill oh health from the mechanic! :2tup: I ahve not so detailed pics of the motor change if anyone wants me to put them up I can. She runs great and he told me that the news engines compression is like new so all is well just a few small things to change here and there and she will be in perfict running health. Again thank you all for you edvise and input I thought hard about what I was going to do and in the end I am happy with how it terned out.
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