500/750/800/900cc - Page 172

ramashkaus · 07-14-2009

Ok. The lordr kit came in from scootworks. If anyone has any directions on installing besides for the ones that come with the kit please post them now! I will also appreciate any links on the subj.

7dayslave · 07-14-2009

Has anyone ever seen "shorty" open pipes on the 900. Can anyone give me a baseline backpressure that I might be able to cure with tourque cones, or screening in the pipe if I decide to break down and build a set? all info is appreciated

rustygunner · 07-15-2009

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Originally Posted by ridder1705

Does anyone know where to get autosol from?
Like walmart, o'reilly, autozone???
I have some spots on my aluminum side covers that are oxidized by the bolts.
I figured I'd try it out.
ugh....
Thanks guys!

I have not seen it for sale anywhere locally. Definately not something you would find for sale at walmart anyway. Probably have to order it online; not easy to find in the U.S. If you do happen to find someplace selling Autosol, let us know.

ridder1705 · 07-15-2009

Anyone have any tips for getting this oxidation off my shiny aluminum side cases???
It's just spots on top where some of the bolts are... Tried Meguiers polish to no avail.... hmm

rustygunner · 07-15-2009

Autosol is supposed to be really really good for that... but it's pretty hard to find.

Herbal Rider · 07-15-2009

Ok so do you like White walls or not ? let me hear from ya

mcwrath · 07-15-2009

whitewalls, yes. Big ugly herbalife sticker, no.

Long Rider · 07-15-2009

A lot of people misunderstand the purpose of the octane reading.

Octane rating does not relate to the energy content of the fuel. It is only a measure of the fuel's tendency to burn in a controlled manner, rather than exploding in an uncontrolled manner.

High performance engines (and most motorcycle engines larger than 1200cc) need the higher octane rating so that the fuel doesn't detonate before the piston reaches full compression. As you no doubt have heard, this creates that sound we've all come to know as "knocking." What happens inside the engine is what is important. The detonation of the fuel/air mixture before the piston reaches it's full compression results in an nasty shock transmitted down the piston to the camshaft. Over time, this can do serious harm to the engine.

Putting a higher octane fuel in your tank than is required will only waste money. Since the design compression pressure isn't reached, the fuel won't burn completely in the cylinder, and you spew unburned gas out of the tailpipe, leading to backfires and exhaust pipe discoloration. Putting too low an octane in a big engine (besides the damage incurred long-term) means that the power stroke won't be nearly as strong as it should be, so you lose horsepower.

The only ways to increase performance in an engine (without a rebuild) is either by altering the carb set-up (not applicable to fuel-injected bikes) or adding a blower (supercharger) or a nitrous system.

rustygunner · 07-15-2009

Whitewalls = Yes... absolutely; they look really good on that bike IMHO.

rustygunner · 07-15-2009

Most people here understand octane rating, but thanks.

ridder1705 · 07-15-2009

Long Rider · 07-15-2009

Sorry, I was trying to respond to another post that asked that question and somehow my reply ended up here. I don't mean to insult anyone's intelligence, especially since mine is so easily insultable.

cosmicsclassic · 07-15-2009

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Originally Posted by Herbal Rider

Attachment 30504
Ok so do you like White walls or not ? let me hear from ya

I don't like white walls, I like them less with the custom rear fender, and not a fan if that shade of green, sorry , you asked, hope it's not too harsh.

LT_Rider · 07-15-2009

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Originally Posted by mcwrath

whitewalls, yes. Big ugly herbalife sticker, no.

+10000

jetman4u · 07-15-2009

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Originally Posted by Herbal Rider

Attachment 30504
Ok so do you like White walls or not ? let me hear from ya

just my 2cents worth....Im not a white wall fan either....but thats just me

halfkrazy · 07-15-2009

to those who have responded to my post about the knocking, thankyou. and i do apoligize for not getting back sooner. been a rough couple of days...wife went into the hospital after waiting 15 hours in the waiting room. she is going to be fine.
also i havent been able to try anything out with my bike yet, with wife in the hospital and me being on call at work... but i will use the advise ya'll have posted and let you know the results...thanx again....peace....

jeffs99vulcan · 07-15-2009

Me either Herbal... I had my own 800 photoshopped to see what it would look like... nope. Just didn't work...

tkuligowski · 07-16-2009

The whitewalls look good on my year that has the green/white two tone. It's the only 800 I like the whitewalls on.

rustygunner · 07-16-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Long Rider

Sorry, I was trying to respond to another post that asked that question and somehow my reply ended up here. I don't mean to insult anyone's intelligence, especially since mine is so easily insultable.

NP... That did seem strangely out of place is all. Thought you were a spammer or something

Any 800'er worth his salt knows all too much about octane ratings

Wiscblue · 07-16-2009

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Originally Posted by tkuligowski

The whitewalls look good on my year that has the green/white two tone. It's the only 800 I like the whitewalls on.

have you posted pictures?

07-14-2009	#3422 (permalink)
7dayslave Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16	help Has anyone ever seen "shorty" open pipes on the 900. Can anyone give me a baseline backpressure that I might be able to cure with tourque cones, or screening in the pipe if I decide to break down and build a set? all info is appreciated

07-15-2009	#3424 (permalink)
ridder1705 Lord of the Vulcan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 15	Anyone have any tips for getting this oxidation off my shiny aluminum side cases??? It's just spots on top where some of the bolts are... Tried Meguiers polish to no avail.... hmm __________________ 2001 Vulcan 500LTD, bags, kuryakn boards

07-15-2009	#3425 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Autosol is supposed to be really really good for that... but it's pretty hard to find. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

07-15-2009	#3426 (permalink)
Herbal Rider Bikers do itonthe asphat Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scarborough,Maine Posts: 20	Opinions Ok so do you like White walls or not ? let me hear from ya __________________ http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLan...localeid=en_US

07-15-2009	#3427 (permalink)
mcwrath I was at D.O.D #1! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 702	whitewalls, yes. Big ugly herbalife sticker, no. __________________ 1998 Vulcan 800 classic "Grit, spit, and a whole lot of duct tape!" My motorcycle pics!

07-14-2009	#3421 (permalink)
ramashkaus Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 19	Ok. The lordr kit came in from scootworks. If anyone has any directions on installing besides for the ones that come with the kit please post them now! I will also appreciate any links on the subj.

07-15-2009	#3428 (permalink)
Long Rider Horizon Seeker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerset, PA Posts: 12	A lot of people misunderstand the purpose of the octane reading. Octane rating does not relate to the energy content of the fuel. It is only a measure of the fuel's tendency to burn in a controlled manner, rather than exploding in an uncontrolled manner. High performance engines (and most motorcycle engines larger than 1200cc) need the higher octane rating so that the fuel doesn't detonate before the piston reaches full compression. As you no doubt have heard, this creates that sound we've all come to know as "knocking." What happens inside the engine is what is important. The detonation of the fuel/air mixture before the piston reaches it's full compression results in an nasty shock transmitted down the piston to the camshaft. Over time, this can do serious harm to the engine. Putting a higher octane fuel in your tank than is required will only waste money. Since the design compression pressure isn't reached, the fuel won't burn completely in the cylinder, and you spew unburned gas out of the tailpipe, leading to backfires and exhaust pipe discoloration. Putting too low an octane in a big engine (besides the damage incurred long-term) means that the power stroke won't be nearly as strong as it should be, so you lose horsepower. The only ways to increase performance in an engine (without a rebuild) is either by altering the carb set-up (not applicable to fuel-injected bikes) or adding a blower (supercharger) or a nitrous system. __________________ Ralph Couey http://race-the-sunset.blogspot.com Life without risk is no life at all.

07-15-2009	#3429 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Whitewalls = Yes... absolutely; they look really good on that bike IMHO. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

07-15-2009	#3430 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Most people here understand octane rating, but thanks. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

07-15-2009	#3431 (permalink)
ridder1705 Lord of the Vulcan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 15	haha __________________ 2001 Vulcan 500LTD, bags, kuryakn boards

07-15-2009	#3432 (permalink)
Long Rider Horizon Seeker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerset, PA Posts: 12	Sorry, I was trying to respond to another post that asked that question and somehow my reply ended up here. I don't mean to insult anyone's intelligence, especially since mine is so easily insultable. __________________ Ralph Couey http://race-the-sunset.blogspot.com Life without risk is no life at all.

07-15-2009	#3436 (permalink)
halfkrazy God loves bikers too!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 34	to those who have responded to my post about the knocking, thankyou. and i do apoligize for not getting back sooner. been a rough couple of days...wife went into the hospital after waiting 15 hours in the waiting room. she is going to be fine. also i havent been able to try anything out with my bike yet, with wife in the hospital and me being on call at work... but i will use the advise ya'll have posted and let you know the results...thanx again....peace.... __________________ Only a biker understands why a dog hangs his head out the window of a moving car.

07-15-2009	#3437 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	Me either Herbal... I had my own 800 photoshopped to see what it would look like... nope. Just didn't work... __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

07-16-2009	#3438 (permalink)
tkuligowski Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beatrice, NE Posts: 815	The whitewalls look good on my year that has the green/white two tone. It's the only 800 I like the whitewalls on. __________________ Tony 1998 VN800B

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