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  • Originally posted by Schming View Post
    So would they be referred to as Knackers ?

    Oh btw, I wave
    Hi, John (left hand waving as you ride by) -

    Well, I was trying really hard not to go there (use that pun), but you know, you just may have something there!

    If we coin the term "Knacker" to mean (at least on this side of the pond, anyway) someone who has "a knack for" ...

    We could start a whole new slang designation for use on the forum: The Knackers of Channel 11 !!!
    Last edited by Prisoner6; 08-03-2014, 03:46 PM.
    Marco

    Current bikes:
    1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
    1979 Honda CBX
    2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

    Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
    WE MISS YOU, DON

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    • Greg

      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

      ― Albert Einstein

      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

      The list changes.

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      • You know what they say ... a picture is worth a thousand words!

        Nice pic, Greg ...
        Marco

        Current bikes:
        1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
        1979 Honda CBX
        2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

        Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
        WE MISS YOU, DON

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        • Originally posted by Prisoner6 View Post
          You know what they say ... a picture is worth a thousand words!

          Nice pic, Greg ...
          Thanks. That was south Texas in April of 2012 I think. M.O.M. Rally in San Antonio. Bags and fairing have changed since then.
          Greg

          Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

          ― Albert Einstein

          80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

          The list changes.

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          • Originally posted by Prisoner6 View Post
            You know what they say ... a picture is worth a thousand words!

            Nice pic, Greg ...

            But....what kind of oil is in it?
            Marty (in Mississippi)
            XS1100SG
            XS650SK
            XS650SH
            XS650G
            XS6502F
            XS650E

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            • Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
              But....what kind of oil is in it?
              The slippery kind.....
              Greg

              Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

              ― Albert Einstein

              80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

              The list changes.

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              • Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                The slippery kind.....
                IIRC, that would of THEN been Vav.20-50w motorcycle specific............but NOW my bet is on Wally World Super-Tech20-50w Conventional.
                81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                • Originally posted by Schming View Post
                  So would they be referred to as Knackers ?

                  Oh btw, I wave
                  Well, the other meaning of that word here is 'testicles', so not sure about that one....
                  XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                  • Originally posted by James England View Post
                    Well, the other meaning of that word here is 'testicles', so not sure about that one....
                    .....and if you key the 'o' instead of the 'a'.........well....their ya' go.
                    81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                    • Originally posted by motoman View Post
                      .....and if you key the 'o' instead of the 'a'.........well....their ya' go.
                      versatile word!
                      XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                        '81 XS1100SH "Hound of Basketville" - new project
                        '81 XS1100H Venturer
                        '81 XJ750RH Seca

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                        • Installed the spacer thanks to BA80. I can see how mine was definitely inadequate.

                          Final problem is the still the brakes dragging on the rotor. When I turn the wheel on the centerstand I hear them.

                          Probably will have to bleed and clean them, but hopefully that's it.
                          79 SF

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                          • Hearing them isn't necessarily a problem, if they are dragging that is a problem.
                            Greg

                            Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                            ― Albert Einstein

                            80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                            The list changes.

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                            • Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                              Hearing them isn't necessarily a problem, if they are dragging that is a problem.
                              I hear a really light grinding. Not sure how much resistance the wheel is supposed to give, really. It gives some, but I know that's normal.
                              79 SF

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                              • The light rasping is normal. When you turn the rear wheel by hand in neutral you are still turning the gears in the final drive, middle drive, and the transmission. There will be SOME resistance, it shouldn't take much effort to turn though. If the brakes are hanging you'll be able to tell.
                                Greg

                                Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                                ― Albert Einstein

                                80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                                The list changes.

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