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  1. RVFRick

    FREE: Dainese zipper bags and MotoGP banner

    I have 8-10 Dainese lightweight cloth bags, zippered and with clear plastic window. Roughly 12"x30"x4". First pic shows one opened and the rest closed. Also up for grabs are two MotoGP banners from the 2007 Shanghai race. 20'-25' x 2'. Printed on fiber reinforced plastic and lined with mounting...
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    Online shopping advice

    Etailer The Visor Shop legit? While boot shopping I came across www.TheVisorShop.com based outta the UK. Factoring in tax and shipping appear to be very fast and wayyyy cheaper than anywhere I've been able to find - savings of over $125. It feels a little too good to be true. Anyone have...
  3. RVFRick

    From Yamaha, to Ducati, to Honda

    This is going to be good. Https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/lorenzo-two-year-deal-honda-pedrosa-1044691/?s=1
  4. RVFRick

    Lubing dry cables

    Haynes manual says to use cable lube or, if none on hand (moi) motor oil and a plastic baggie. What say ye? EDIT: I was in a hurry. Plastic bag method works a-okay. :thumbup
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    If ya gotta have it

    RC30s just got a huge bump 1990 Honda RC30 with 14 miles just sold for $92k. Wow! Wonder how the bidding went. It was expected to go for $50k. https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24509/lot/175/?category=results&length=90&page=1
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    Genuine Bursig lift

    ******Sold! For reference, buyer spoke to Patrick at Bursig in Emeryville. Adapter swap program costs have varied over time it seems. Anywhere from free (internet posting) to $80. Buyer was recently quoted $60. YMMV.****** $350. Revzila has for pre-order for $549. Guess they are back ordered...
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    Revive dormant engine.

    I have a bike whose engine has not turned for 8 years. I may try to fire it up soon. I have run across anecdotal info to squirt oil down the cylinders to lube the piston rings or will the engine self oil right away? Possible my cylinders are dry? One side says just lube it, the other reasons why...
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    Bike lurches when shifting from neutral to 1st at high RPM

    In the morning I start the bike with full choke. It starts fine and settles at about 3k RPM. When I pull in the clutch and drop into first gear the bike ungracefully lurches forward. Kerchunk! :( Shouldn't the engine be decoupled from the drivetrain? Is it because the oil is cold resulting in...
  9. RVFRick

    This is a weird one

    While warming, engine struggles if I tilt 5degs to left. Okay wrench heads, I hope I came to the right place. It turns out my bike doesn't like to lean left (a Republican?!?). Let me explain.... I just purchased a CB-1 with 10k miles. It's in nice shape and I want to ride it. Seller said carbs...
  10. RVFRick

    Reanimating a greybike RVF400 (NC35)

    Hello fellow Barfers! Thought I'd share the rekindling of a motorcycle obsession. In 1999 I retired from sportriding: newlywed, baby on the way, new house, new job, dotcom craziness, etc. a change in responsibilities. Goodbye motorcycles, hello parenthood. Fast forward 16+ years the itch to...
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