ConstructiondiverXX

There is a radiator cap? Who knew? I just found the reservoir under the seat. I might just check on the part number for that too. or maybe cleaning it might help. Lets just say it did boil over and I know the gauges high range and what it does when it gets there. I had to split a little traffic (a California thing not accepted well here) in order to keep it cool. I was about 2 hrs from home. Stayed cool as long as it was moving. Im going to have to find the part numbers for those sprockets and for the chain. I think its a 45 tooth. I'll probably change out the front too. I don't know how many teeth it has...And the chain length would be what. Looking through that [u]link from john01xx. I'll order those bearings and seals too Redxxdr. I just might have to take you up on that chain press. Since I don't have one. I'm gonna have to drop you an email with contact information. I haven't been here to Panama City in about 12 years and forgot its aka. of "The Redneck Riviera".

It sure is nice to see that this forum is still up. I think its been around 4 years since I dropped by. I noticed that i haven't even been dropped from being able to login. (Had to search for my screen name and got my password right the first time)Thats great. I see some of the old names from years ago. Hard core is all I can say, Hard core.... This forum can kinda be considered like religion, that the only time some ppl drop by is when they need something. Kinda like a C and E Catholic ( Christmas and Easter) Well I guess I would be a H and I poster. Only when I need Help and Information. Ok I applied the 1 hour rule before posting this and in the where and how to's; used my searching ability to locate all the information that I wanted. But trying to update my brain on the technical mumbo jumbo drove me straight loco. To the Bike: 01 XX 15k K miles ish. Been out of the country off and on for a couple years. ( Not as beastie as most of you) Other than the tires, brakes and oil changes no problems.....( ok one low side) Move to Florida from California. #1 Bike over heats, Need to flush coolant system and probably change thermostat.....I might as well get another oil change cause Im sure thats broke down. #2 Yes the same chain and sprockets A. the forum recommends this and that. With not a real consensus. Of what. Sprocket with 45t or ekzz or zzz, Chain this and that #3 It took me about 15 minutes to figure out that sound is the front bearings. I guess I should do seals too? (I'm not a mechanic however extremely mechanically inclined.) I like to ride when the government doesn't have me out roaming the earth on this and that mission. I do enjoy First and Second gear and Alot of third. Alot of long flats out here in the Florida Pan Handle compared to the twisties of Topanga canyon, Sycamore Canyon and mullhulland in California. The whats and where's is what I need. The part numbers and from what online company. I 'd like to ride before august is over..The dealer says this and that, the $$$$$$$$ keep climbing like an auctioneer selling crack cocaine on the streets of some ghetto. Like I said, the forum is great but concensus's are hard to find. I plan on allot of riding. for the next 4 to 5 years using alot of miles still left on the bike. Thank You in advance. And Red Bird is still Here and Moderating.

Well two things are great #1 I re-applied to use the forum and I start back at 0 posts. :grin: #2 The forum is still here for me to ask the silly questions. :oops: I have read as much of the posts as I could stand in searching for the new tires and the posts are very helpful. The things I need to know are what is the explanation of the tire sizes. ie 180/55 ZR 17. And what the benifits of the wider rear (should be obvious) or stock size tire. Same for front tire sizes. (wide ,skinny, stock) Obviously somewhere riding style is in there. The concensus in my studies was a little more sticker to the front is a plus. Thanks