Tom Braithwaite

Has anyone used this bubble type of balancer for doing thier wheels... Harbor Frieght I am used to this type of balancer from way back in the 70s on car tires but I never see it mentioned for MC wheels and tires. Most guys seem to use the milk crate approach but I don't like the apparent inaccuracy of that method. Any suggestions..??

I use the WD40 to "wash" the chain and the "official" Honda chain spray to lub and seal it. The chain looks like new and has 10,000 mile with no sign of wear.

I love you guys..... (now what do i do with this slower than sh*t BB.....??)

Most guys just stuff some old rags up in there when the rubber gives out. (it's not nice to lie to the new guys :icon_nono: )

Manny you will love this place...just don't take it too seriously,,and don't think these guys are "GAY" in real life. On this board everyone is gay until you meet them. :icon_duh: Almost everyone here has, or has had, or will have, or wants to have ,,,a BB .........unless they're GAY..!! 53yrs

+1 :icon_lmao: :icon_lmao: :icon_lmao: :icon_lmao: :icon_lmao: :icon_lmao: :icon_lmao: :icon_lmao: I've seen this before,,it's called "Island Fever"

Say it..!! Say it..!! ....SWEET!!!! :icon_think: now,,how can i get this 02 to go over 200...so i can get my shirt..??

I created a monster...!! All I wanted to know "is it possible to get this thing into the 200mph club with gearing?" Guess not,,,but it would be fun trying. FOR DWAYNE: What is it like at 190 on the Bird..?? Was that the max or was there more..?? How much boost were you at when you are doing 190..?? Thanks Guys..interesting replies..!!

I always knew that 02 Silver was the fastest year and color... Now if I can just find a small rear sprocket.... :icon_wall:

At about 160 it feels like the bike is launching off and to the left. And no,,,I keep all body parts close in to the gas tank.

DONE.... Salt Flats in 07

It's gearing...!! Its got a ceiling of 11,000 rpm and a top speed of about 175 with road gears (stock) so it has got to be able to do it with the right gearing. This is presupposing that you are willing to sacrifice the low end. It would be a complete dog off the line but after about 100mph she should really get at it. Your right on that rear sprocket. The stock carrier doesn't look like it would take a small gear.

Mathematically speaking...this should be a relatively easy thing to figure out. RPMs x sprocket revolusions=relovutions at rear tire (speed) or something like that A stock BB has more than enough HP to make this happen What prompted me along this line of thinking was the old racer in "Worlds Fastest Indian" His bike was an old Indian MC with less HP than a stock BB and he went well over 200mph. If you look at his rear sprocket it was very, very small. Another factor,,considering that top speed is the goal, is the height of the rear tire. You would need the highest tire possible.

Thinking of the easiest, fastest, cheapest (because I am) way to get it over the 200 hump. Gearing should do it if I knew the correct ratio or what was available.

Howie,,I will tell ya what I do as long as you promise not to tell my wife... Here goes,,I wash them in the machine on low water level. I wash the same rags about two-three times till clean. Then I take simple green and wash the inside of the washer "REAL GOOD" Last, I take some other old clothes and the rags and wash them once again on High. This way the rags are clean, the washer is clean, the wife still loves me and life goes on. When you get married I will explain it again..!!

Is it theoretically possible to take a basically stock BB and hook up the correct sproket ratios to get it over 200mph..?? NEXT QUESTION: What is the highest number of sprocket teeth that can be installed on the output shaft of the tranny,,,and what is the least (smallest sprocket) number of teeth that is made for the rear..??

Ive got 5,500 miles on my 02 bird with no problems that waz a joke...but actual miles

ok semi-related question: is it necessary to remove the lower cowling to change the filter? i'm lazy. icon_razz.gif Some of the guys on the board that are good at reach-arounds have the technique down pat.

SMACK,SMACK,SMACK,SMACK,SMACK,SMACK, SMACK,SMACK,SMACK,SMACK,SMACK,SMACK, SMACK,SMACK,SMACK,SMACK,....... HAD ENOUGH..!!!?? Will said you were goin to like it....

INVOLUTE.... Involute...if you were'nt Will's bitch,,I would slap ya'

Thanks for the advice. I just ordered the "SetUp Visions" sister company to Sidi. It had good reviews for a reasonably priced boot. Delivered $130.00 http://www.metricbikes-superstore.com/index.php?cPath=1092 AIRBORNE....

Birthday is coming up and mom and the girls are buying me some riding boots. What do you guys recommend..?? Need something light and that gives good ankle support and can be worn under pants or jeans. Thanks

Better get a thick skin quick...!! Besides,,,everbody here knows how to take "JOEL"...... :icon_duh: He's actually a good dude,,,but he exibites cabin fever this time of year. Must be from being shut in for so many months.

I am new to the BB,,just bought an 02 with 3,000k I don't have any clunks or wierd sounds from my bike... BUT I was out riding with Willxx23 and he had a strange clunk come from below his BB when he passed over the Harley rider. We went back to check and it must of happened when the BB exhaust hit the Hardley riders helmet. Hope that helps....! :shock:

:chaingun: I hate gophers n' moles.... Chaingun works wonders :twisted: