Looky what came to stay at my place......

[ToddC]

A friend wanted me to store this and keep it here to ride....but first a thorough going thru.
Tires are 13 and 16 years old....needs flushed, drained, new drive belt, and inspect everything. Good part is....He says I can use it when I need a spare bike...!!



So far with new Michelin tires, tubes, drive belt, brake supplies, battery and few other items, there is about $850 in new parts to get it back on the road.

Anyone here ever have one of these..??
ToddC

 

[fnmag]

Will it fit in your trailer?

 

[ToddC]

Will it fit in your trailer?

Oh yeah..!! A true trailererer.

 

[SupraSabre]

Will it fit in your boat? Looks like a BOAT ANCHOR to me!

 

[okckeith]

You know you have to wear full pirate attire to ride that right? And we want pictures of you wearing it.
Nice looking bike Todd! I have a 1984 Virago 1000. I need to bring it back to life or get rid of it. I bought it right after I lost my mom 30 years ago.

 

[ToddC]

You know you have to wear full pirate attire to ride that right? And we want pictures of you wearing it.
Nice looking bike Todd! I have a 1984 Virago 1000. I need to bring it back to life or get rid of it. I bought it right after I lost my mom 30 years ago.

You are right.... I will need to invest in a new Johnny Dep outfit.... aarrgg matey..aarrrgg...!!
Now, pictures may be another thing.....
When my friend said he was dropping this off, I had mixed feelings.....mostly worried about all the grief I would encounter.....from you folks.....
Like I said.....a second loaner bike......for my guests...not me....

Get yours running Keith...and we can hit Stergis and see if we are welcomed....

 

[SMSW]

Nice looking bike. How does the passenger get over the driver's backrest? Vault in from behind like the Lone Ranger?

 

[W0QNX]

My brother has a similar bike Road star Silverado I think. But his tires are only like 9 years old and the bike is not running.....

 

[ToddC]

My brother has a similar bike Road star Silverado I think. But his tires are only like 9 years old and the bike is not running.....

Ya, this one came from an estate sale. Friend of current owner.... Knowing it needed tires and such he got a sweet deal. I am the property manager for his cabin property across the lake from me, so it became part of his fleet of toys.... Counting all the gas powered items on his other property, I have 28..now 29 oils to change. From toys to mowers, tractors, generators, pressure washers, etc. I think this one might be fun.
T

 

[ST Gui]

I'm not a fan of the dresser bits – metal bits on the upholstery and shades on the lights. But that's a nice looking bike. LOVE floorboards. It won't need trailering once it's been freshened up. Big twins rock.

 

[Trapperdog]

Cool bike, carbureted year correct? At least the belt is easier to change than on a Harley but you still have to drop the swing arm as I recall.

 

[Capt_Gruuvy]

A buddy had one. Fun to ride. I don't like sitting so low but it was very comfortable ... which is good because it was slow.

 

[ToddC]

Cool bike, carbureted year correct? At least the belt is easier to change than on a Harley but you still have to drop the swing arm as I recall.

Yes, there is a trick..looked it up. Just being the caretaker of the bike. Never had one like this before. Anxious to ride it when done....
T

 

[SMSW]

Counting all the gas powered items on his other property, I have 28..now 29 oils to change. From toys to mowers, tractors, generators, pressure washers, etc.

I never changed the oil in our old Toro mower, simply added a dash here and there as needed (I did check it regularly). I figured the deck would rust out before the motor gave up. Alas, the motor manufacturer went belly up first, and when I could not longer get a replacement flywheel (even on ebay) because the plastic ring gear was chewed up, I gave the mower away. It was still running and refused to die.

 

[skenzie1340]

I have owned several and they are great bikes.... very comfortable..... just not a high speed touring like the ST....

 

[ToddC]

I have owned several and they are great bikes.... very comfortable..... just not a high speed touring like the ST....

Feel free to share any ensight that would be helpful....... it's all new to me.
ToddC

 

[Igofar]

A friend wanted me to store this and keep it here to ride....but first a thorough going thru.
Tires are 13 and 16 years old....needs flushed, drained, new drive belt, and inspect everything. Good part is....He says I can use it when I need a spare bike...!!



So far with new Michelin tires, tubes, drive belt, brake supplies, battery and few other items, there is about $850 in new parts to get it back on the road.

Anyone here ever have one of these..??
ToddC

I bet I could find more stuff that needed to be done
Be careful with the drain plugs, and make sure you drain/refill ALL the correct holes

 

[Igofar]

You know you have to wear full pirate attire to ride that right? And we want pictures of you wearing it.
Nice looking bike Todd! I have a 1984 Virago 1000. I need to bring it back to life or get rid of it. I bought it right after I lost my mom 30 years ago.

Thanks for that Keith, now I'm stuck with a picture in my head of Todd wearing Butt-less chaps

 

[ToddC]

Thanks for that Keith, now I'm stuck with a picture in my head of Todd wearing Butt-less chaps

Arrrrrggg Matie..!! Swabb those decks.....!! Hoist the main...and trim your jib....!!!! All by the light of my moon.....

 

[drtyrrel]

I took a Pro Rider class in Dallas a couple of years ago. The Coach had a bike just like that. He could do some really tight circles with it. Both running boards were worn down to a knifes edge. Pretty quick to for a cruiser.