Kevcules
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Hi there.....I recently posted a question about a bike on here and it was sold shortly after.....bummer. I'm ok with it because I got a sweet deal on a red 2008 with 34,000 km's on it.
Few questions for the group...
1. I feel a slight front wheel hop. (only going slower, highway is fine)It's like the tire is out of round , out of balance , or the springs are too stiff. I haven't really checked the steering stem bearings yet and I know about the upgrade to tapered bearings but would loose bearing cause what I'm feeling?
2. Which way do I turn the rear shock damper adjuster for a not so heavy rider? I get thrown off the seat when hitting bumps.I'm 170 and I'm sure the previous owner was pushing 200 lbs.
3. In one of the pics below , is that the service manual that I need for my bike? Are there certain ones for each country or all they all the same?
4. Is there a technique to get the bike on the center stand? I tried twice and can barely move it.
5. Anyone use synthetic oil in there engine? Would I need wet clutch compatible?
6. That motorized windshield is awesome! When it's high , i can't hear any wind noise at all! It does create a suction though like is talked about in here so I'll have to read up on the options.
7. I'll be getting to know the bike a little better in the next few months. It will be too cold to drive it in another month or so and I want to look it over. Anything to watch out for?
8. Any dislikes with the Kaoko throttle lock?
Any help is appreciated.......
Kevin
Few questions for the group...
1. I feel a slight front wheel hop. (only going slower, highway is fine)It's like the tire is out of round , out of balance , or the springs are too stiff. I haven't really checked the steering stem bearings yet and I know about the upgrade to tapered bearings but would loose bearing cause what I'm feeling?
2. Which way do I turn the rear shock damper adjuster for a not so heavy rider? I get thrown off the seat when hitting bumps.I'm 170 and I'm sure the previous owner was pushing 200 lbs.
3. In one of the pics below , is that the service manual that I need for my bike? Are there certain ones for each country or all they all the same?
4. Is there a technique to get the bike on the center stand? I tried twice and can barely move it.
5. Anyone use synthetic oil in there engine? Would I need wet clutch compatible?
6. That motorized windshield is awesome! When it's high , i can't hear any wind noise at all! It does create a suction though like is talked about in here so I'll have to read up on the options.
7. I'll be getting to know the bike a little better in the next few months. It will be too cold to drive it in another month or so and I want to look it over. Anything to watch out for?
8. Any dislikes with the Kaoko throttle lock?
Any help is appreciated.......
Kevin
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