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Something for all the "noobs"

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by bigfitz52, Jul 31, 2010.

  1. bigfitz52

    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Your term, not mine.

    I prefer "newly inspired vintage motorcycle enthusiast." But I'm starting to get worried.

    Read this: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=24010.html

    Then read this: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14581.html

    Then go check your rear brake for delamination, before you ride another mile: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=15874.html

    An old bike is NOT a "turnkey" proposition, by any stretch. It's a safety issue as much as it is your potential to be able to actually ride and enjoy your bike.

    You can't take it lightly, it will bite you. If you ever get it to run right.
     
    bigfitz52, Jul 31, 2010
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    mlew Well-Known Member

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    Good advise for us experenced guys also. Mandantory reading for new "old" bike owners.
     
    mlew, Jul 31, 2010
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    in retrospect, it would've been nice to have a list of "must have" tools/supplies for doing a bike resto. to save countless trips to the store and shopping and searching on the internet. some tools are pretty obvious, but i never heard of KROIL or an impact driver before joining this site.

    think this warrants it's own thread?
     
    skeeter, Aug 1, 2010
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    Polock, Aug 1, 2010
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  5. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Bump for all the new fellas.

    Snowsherriff, can this thread get a sticky?
     
    k-moe, Apr 1, 2015
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Another bump.

    FWIW I've noticed a reluctance by several new members to taking the advice the older members are giving.
    Why y'all gonna ask if ya ain't gonna listen?
     
    k-moe, Apr 29, 2015
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  7. BaldWonder

    BaldWonder Innocent Bystander

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    Keep in mind that half those people are the same guy, and he got banned for trolling. ;)
     
    BaldWonder, Apr 30, 2015
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  8. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Is "how do I put a Holly carb on my XJ" guy back?
     
    k-moe, Apr 30, 2015
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    BaldWonder Innocent Bystander

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    I know neither what nor who that is/was. Do I want to ask?
     
    BaldWonder, Apr 30, 2015
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    It's that time of year when people wanna get on the road RFN, but fail to do the steps to get there properly. I miss the days of relentless sarcasm, and ridiculously technical explanations that made everyone have an epiphany. I miss Fitz.

    We should band together and form a system. A team of 2 will look after his kids, 3 guys will go to work for him, and one guy lets him borrow a laptop.
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    Sideways!!
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    + 1 to that. we need more fitzes. somebody who sees him in the real world should tell him he is missed.
     
    MattiThundrrr, Apr 30, 2015
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    I'll. second that!
     
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  14. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Bump for the new batch.
    Also: see my comments above.

    Also, also: FITZ....if you're still out there....come home!!!
     
    k-moe, Feb 13, 2016
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    I was off this forum when Bigfitz left, can anyone tell me why he did so (if anybody knows, of course) ?
     
    quebecois59, Feb 14, 2016
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    From my memory: He changed jobs, but to one without internet access. He lives on a tight budget, and does not have internet access at home.
     
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    Thanks for the update.
     
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  18. Will Breymeier

    Will Breymeier New Member

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    Thanks for the info. .. I'm not new to motorcycles by any means but I'm a new xj owner and appreciate any advice. I'll definitely have to take a look at the drum and shoes
     
    Will Breymeier, Feb 16, 2016
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    I've owned my 82 550 Seca for two years and I feel confident traveling 70mph on the highway due to the guru's on this site and especially Chacal.
     
    JB24, Apr 22, 2016
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