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Old 10-25-2009, 04:21 AM   #1
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Idk a great deal on those older bikes. That being said they are simpler to work on. But like each bike I work on, it's a learning expierence. The education that each bikes gives me, makes me want more of it. I guess its this obession or passion that makes me go back, even when the bike may fight me. I love the sense of ackomplishment when I'm done.
We don't agree on much, Chris, but you are spot on here. It's why I enjoy mechanical things over people. A mechanical item can always be fixed with patience, know how, hard work, etc. Good job bro!!!
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Old 10-25-2009, 10:34 PM   #2
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We agree sometimes Tigger. At least as much as I do with most here.

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Old 10-25-2009, 11:20 PM   #3
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Gas i wish you lived closer. It would be awesome to have you help me learn about the mechanics of SV. Or just mechanics in general.
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Gas i wish you lived closer. It would be awesome to have you help me learn about the mechanics of SV. Or just mechanics in general.
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Old 11-20-2009, 10:32 AM   #5
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Heavier? At the common weight of those bikes would it really matter?
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Old 11-21-2009, 05:57 PM   #6
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no its usually lighter. Plus you have less rotational mass because the belt weights almost nothing. The chain is a double chain and weights a crap load. I guess there may be less drive train power loss due to this but nothing I have saw in factual print.
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Old 11-21-2009, 09:09 PM   #7
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no its usually lighter. Plus you have less rotational mass because the belt weights almost nothing. The chain is a double chain and weights a crap load. I guess there may be less drive train power loss due to this but nothing I have saw in factual print.
Plus no fluid. I know my primary holds a full quart. Don't know how much those big mothers are slurpin.
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Old 11-22-2009, 01:11 PM   #8
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Yep, just a qrt. In a primary there is no need for more. The chain and clutch just have to pass thru it and fling it all around.
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Old 11-23-2009, 08:48 AM   #9
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Yep, just a qrt. In a primary there is no need for more. The chain and clutch just have to pass thru it and fling it all around.
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