Recent content by Lou Ranger

New gas, spark plugs, test wet and dry compression, then, virtually inevitably, carb cleaning.

Nice bike. Looks like you might have to look to the Dakota for drama - if she hasn't already delivered enough.

Bardzo ładna prezentacja Sello. Gratulacje. :cheers:

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I''m not sure, but I think you're asking about what happens with a sprocket swap. Here's an old thread from when I tested my Maxim several different ways with a 16T front, and duplicated the tests with the 17T. The only difference that was really significant and which I definitely...

My lovely wife is from Ohio, so I owe you one. First of all, nice choice! I loved mine and only parted with it when I stumbled on a really nice 650 Maxim and couldn't resist. Second. I never tried pods and decided not to after reading all the horror stories. It ran great and I wanted to ride...

I recall reading about power restrictions being in effect for beginner and/or young riders in Germany. Apparently manufacturers lowered the horse power to the requisite 27 with air flow restrictor plates, I think in the carbs. I also recall discussion on the forum about how to undo the...

Before I bought my 250 after 37 years of not riding, I tested a Honda 200 "Twinstar" which had one carburettor, as designed and built by Honda. Maybe, since it was such a tiny, light bike, Honda deliberately sacrificed "unneeded" power in favour of simplicity and production cost. Hitting price...

It won't be an exact comparison since the SECA and the MAXIM are set up so differently. The rear wheels are a different rolling circumference, the Seca has a 6 speed while the Maxim has a 5, and, I believe the rear sprockets are different too. My goal was to have a lower "note" at cruising...

... for colour choice alone ... :wink2:

You'd be surprised how much ethanol free gas is available - as long as you're willing to pay for premium (unless you can find an independent who caters to recreational boaters). Check out this old thread: http://www.xs400.com/threads/ethanol-free-gas.8153/ All the outlets listed are still...

For the first time ever, I changed the oil and filter on a motorcycle and didn't spill a single (not one) drop of old oil, anywhere. Every single drop went into the catchment tray, and none of the bolts or washers went keplunk. :smoke:

lol. Give 'em hell(fire) Dave!

You did what? When? It sounded okay the other day, you sure you weren't just looking for a good sounding excuse? :wink2: I'm interested to find out how the Seca motor works. Some time ago, I was led to believe that the overall final ratio in top gear was the same with a Seca, however, you...

I chose to leave my DOHC completely stock after reading how hard they were to customize because of the mono-shock frame, etc. Some members have been able to do nice jobs in spite of this and here is my personal favourite thread on the subject. While it does kind of peter out at the end when...