Modify message

The message has the following error or errors that must be corrected before continuing:
Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 180 days.
Unless you're sure you want to reply, please consider starting a new topic.
Attachments: (Clear attachments)
Restrictions: 6 per post (6 remaining), maximum total size 64.00 MB, maximum individual size 29.30 MB
Uncheck the attachments you no longer want attached
Click or drag files here to attach them.
(Clear attachments)
Other options
Shortcuts: ALT+S post or ALT+P preview

Topic summary

Posted by Donkey
 - May 26, 2015, 09:40:28 AM

Got a good suggestion for keeping the fork bag from sliding down and rubbing on the fender?

Posted by Donkey
 - May 26, 2015, 09:15:09 AM

Thanks Pastor, I'll check it out. Prefer not to change cables/hoses unnecessarily...  But I have long arms and not a big fan of the pull back. With a straight riserand bars tilted forward I think I'd be more comfortable.

Posted by pcarrell
 - May 26, 2015, 09:01:30 AM

Scootworks makes risers that are pretty popular on these bikes.  Look for Phat Risers and Phat Risers II.  A lot of people use them on these bikes because they have good specs and you don't need to change cables and hoses.

http://www.scootworks.com/shop.cgi/page=partskawhandle.htm/SID=1432648895.14171

Posted by Donkey
 - May 26, 2015, 08:50:32 AM

Thanks. That's exactly what I thought. So now, like my 800, I assume the triple tree was bored out for the new SAE risers...

Which I guess is okay, just means I have to look for SAE risers.

Posted by pcarrell
 - May 26, 2015, 07:46:03 AM

This pic was to show the F&S windshield brakets, but it shows the stock risers too.

Posted by Donkey
 - May 26, 2015, 06:50:12 AM

Pretty sure my risers are not OEM...  I have 4" up 1" back, but the giveaway is they have SAE bolts. Anyone have a pic of what they should be on a '99 1500?

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 25, 2015, 14:41:17 PM

  ok so you are the gopher and they do the cleaning.......

Posted by Donkey
 - May 25, 2015, 12:15:48 PM

Thanks for the tip... Always looking for a way to make something easier! I'm actually not a true "clean fanatic"... I will always choose riding over cleaning. I actually felt a little awkward when this was done, because when it's too clean, it looks less "enjoyed"!

But, like the title of the thread says, it's new to me and I want to start with a blank slate... Put my OWN dirt on her!

(Just 2 boys...  No gopher and none coming!)

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 25, 2015, 10:21:10 AM

  Ok here is how you keep the tires clean and never have to bend your back or move your arms to keep them clean. The hardest part is for you to go to Canadian Tire and buy the following, Mr. Clean Magic eraser sponges, and Spry Nine. If you can find Scrub Daddy sponges it also helps. Then you go home with your purchases, and do the following:
Fill a med size bowl with warm water,
spray the Spray Nine all over the tires and let it soak a few mins if You have a jack this is super easy.
if no jack then you have to do the tire cleaning walk down the driveway.
After the Spray Nine has had time to work a bit the start to scrub gentle with the Mr. Clean
the really stubborn stuff will come off the white walls. You should at this point be sitting in your chair
the beer is cold and the sun is shining but of course you are in the shade.
Oh yes you have 3 boys, one for each tire and the youngest to be the gopher.
See really simple and super easy. I do this when needed but then I have to do it because I have no kids.

Posted by Donkey
 - May 25, 2015, 08:55:20 AM

There's an app for that!

Posted by Donkey
 - May 25, 2015, 08:41:35 AM

Looks ok in the first pic I took...  But it's too large to post. Have to look into how to shrink a pic on an iPhone...

Posted by Donkey
 - May 25, 2015, 08:39:23 AM

Thanks guys... It really does look bad in the picture!  Must be the angle or distortion because I'm sure I'd have seen that. I also cleaned the hub so I was all over that area...  I can't be that blind. I appreciate the heads up though and will check tonight for sure.

The beauty and benefit of a forum...

Posted by pcarrell
 - May 25, 2015, 08:13:21 AM

Those speedo cables have a tendency to break.  Replacing with a Nomad cable fixes the problem as it's a couple of inches longer.

Posted by Troll
 - May 25, 2015, 07:48:11 AM

We've all seen tires MUCH worse that that...now, unless the picture is distorting it, you better address that speedo cable before it breaks....

Posted by Donkey
 - May 25, 2015, 06:54:10 AM

Thanks for not chewing me up and spitting me out over the condition of my tires in the first pics.  Problem corrected.

(No, that's not a slash on the fender...  Reflection or something!)

SMF spam blocked by CleanTalk