I'm Baaaaaaaack (in the saddle again)

[Backroad Mike]

Originally Posted by '05Train

Dana's eyes sort of glazed over as I was talking about my long-term plans for the bike. But she understands (or at least accepts) the way I feel about it and about riding, so she lets me have my fun. And the bonus is that she enjoys being a passenger.

Thats what it's all about.. Hope she still feels that way after you start doing the upgrade.. Remember, everything is absolutely necessary.

Originally Posted by Geezer-Glide

Bastage! Now I'm gonna have to go 113..................................

You were going 113 anyway. FYI - I saw some 4.060 cylinders on the zippers clearance list last week. Price was pretty sweet.

[Bone Stockman]

She thinks the new wheels look badass. I think she'll be good until I hit her with the price tag for the big build......

Then I'll tell her that there'll be damage if I don't take care of the "problem".

hehehehehehe

[Geezer-Glide]

Originally Posted by mbkodiak

Thats what it's all about.. Hope she still feels that way after you start doing the upgrade.. Remember, everything is absolutely necessary.




You were going 113 anyway. FYI - I saw some 4.060 cylinders on the zippers clearance list last week. Price was pretty sweet.

Unfortunately, unless Mega Millions or PowerBall comes my way soon, I ain't doin' much more than an oil change.

[Backroad Mike]

Originally Posted by '05Train

She thinks the new wheels look badass. I think she'll be good until I hit her with the price tag for the big build......

Then I'll tell her that there'll be damage if I don't take care of the "problem".

hehehehehehe

Hope she doesn't read these posts.

Originally Posted by Geezer-Glide

Unfortunately, unless Mega Millions or PowerBall comes my way soon, I ain't doin' much more than an oil change.

I hear ya. I'd like to do something with the suspension, but that isn't going to happen soon either.

[Geezer-Glide]

Originally Posted by mbkodiak

I hear ya. I'd like to do something with the suspension, but that isn't going to happen soon either.

Call me when you're ready. I got your fix!

[Backroad Mike]

Originally Posted by Geezer-Glide

Call me when you're ready. I got your fix!

Count on it. Thanks.

[Backroad Mike]

Just a note on recent country riding. 2 up, 65-70* day and a lazy 55-60 mph ride through some nice scenic areas. 42 mpg.

[fxr4mikey]

Originally Posted by mbkodiak

Just a note on recent country riding. 2 up, 65-70* day and a lazy 55-60 mph ride through some nice scenic areas. 42 mpg.

Not bad Mike, especially considering your build ....

I tested mine last week ....

it was about 80* ... 200 miles, 1 up, hot rodding and WOT ANYTIME the URGE hit me. About 40 miles was on the expressway, the rest was county highways .. I got it about 44 MPG ............. before the build, I used to run right at 50MPG .....

my guess is, when I get back to riding steady throttle again, whenever, if EVER, , I might get closer to the upper 40's .... who cares LOL

LOVE the PERFORMANCE of my bike !!!! MY GAWD ,,,, who would have EVER thunk that this bike could act like that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Backroad Mike]

Originally Posted by fxr4mikey

I got it about 44 MPG ............. before the build, I used to run right at 50MPG .....

my guess is, when I get back to riding steady throttle again, whenever, if EVER, , I might get closer to the upper 40's .... who cares LOL

LOVE the PERFORMANCE of my bike !!!! MY GAWD ,,,, who would have EVER thunk that this bike could act like that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Before I junked the Nikasil crap, there were a couple tanks of 30 mpg, man that sucked.

Steady throttle, Yeah, that's not as easy as some people think.

Congrats Mikey

[Backroad Mike]

Originally Posted by Geezer-Glide

Bastage! Now I'm gonna have to go 113..................................

Steve;

I found something for you:

S/E Bigger Bore cylinders (4.060) & flat top (forged) pistons. Makes a 113 TC with a S/E 4.375 flywheels. Includes
head & base gaskets & cross bolt. $400.00 + shipping to lower 48 states.

PM and I'll give the the location.

and it's all new stuff too.