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Topic: starting issue-fuel pump/ relay? |
sccommuter
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:21 pm Subject: starting issue-fuel pump/ relay? |
Here we go again. Cruising along on a back country road heading to Germanfest in Muenster, Tx. All of a sudden the bike acts like it's out of gas, which it isn't. However, it essentially is as I've lo ... |
Topic: starting issue-fuel pump/ relay? |
sccommuter
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:06 pm Subject: starting issue-fuel pump/ relay? |
Hitting the tank worked that one time. Coincidence maybe, more likely vibrated a poor connection into working. I had the ignition and kill switch on and on the 2nd or 3rd thump the fuel pump whirled t ... |
Topic: starting issue-fuel pump/ relay? |
sccommuter
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 3:49 pm Subject: starting issue-fuel pump/ relay? |
Well, the kill switch and the sending unit looked pretty good. These pics are of how I found them. Sprayed and cleaned them up some more, along with the sidestand switch. Will wait to see if the greml ... |
Topic: starting issue-fuel pump/ relay? |
sccommuter
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:09 pm Subject: starting issue-fuel pump/ relay? |
Jim, I'll pull the tank again tomorrow and have a look. I thought WD-40 was your preferred spray . I'll also give the sidestand switch and kill switch a good spray of cleaner. Steve, I didn't rea ... |
Topic: starting issue-fuel pump/ relay? |
sccommuter
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 4:04 pm Subject: starting issue-fuel pump/ relay? |
Pulled them apart and they looked nice and clean, but gave them a good cleaning anyway. Bike is idling as I type this. First time I tried starting the bike this morning it wouldn't fire. Came back an ... |
Topic: starting issue-fuel pump/ relay? |
sccommuter
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Views: 15553
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:26 am Subject: starting issue-fuel pump/ relay? |
Just back from a 3 day ride and on the last morning the bike wouldn't fire. First thing I checked was side stand. Cycled it a few times and tried again-no joy. Next I jumped the kill switch at the con ... |
Topic: Hungry Mother VIII - 4.29-5.3.15 - The Year of The Trailer |
sccommuter
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Forum: Meetings Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:19 pm Subject: Hungry Mother VIII - 4.29-5.3.15 - The Year of The Trailer |
Looks like I picked the wrong year to move! Haven't checked in here in many months, busy settling in after my move to Texas. Sure am missing my South Carolina hills. Looks like this years HM will be o ... |
Topic: HMSP VII - save the date 4.30 - 5.4 2014 *updated 4.12.14* |
sccommuter
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Forum: Meetings Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 6:15 pm Subject: HMSP VII - save the date 4.30 - 5.4 2014 *updated 4.12.14* |
Shogs,
Check your paypal acct. Money should be on its way. Thanks for all you do! |
Topic: HMSP VII - save the date 4.30 - 5.4 2014 *updated 4.12.14* |
sccommuter
Replies: 123
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Forum: Meetings Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 5:00 pm Subject: HMSP VII - save the date 4.30 - 5.4 2014 *updated 4.12.14* |
Made it back with no problems. Took the scenic, i.e. - slow, BRP. Enjoyed the rides and visiting with everyone. Look forward to next year. |
Topic: HMSP VII - save the date 4.30 - 5.4 2014 *updated 4.12.14* |
sccommuter
Replies: 123
Views: 178997
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Forum: Meetings Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:42 am Subject: HMSP VII - save the date 4.30 - 5.4 2014 *updated 4.12.14* |
There's some bad weather out there. Hopefully ya'll will miss the worst of it. Due to last minute family situation I will not be arriving until Thursday. Safe travels everyone. |
Topic: Timing chain? Spline lube? |
sccommuter
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:52 am Subject: Timing chain? Spline lube? |
using Guard Dog Moly on my splines. |
Topic: New Member Hello from NC |
sccommuter
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:54 pm Subject: New Member Hello from NC |
I gained my experience on a 1982 Honda CB 750 custom. In-line 4 cylinder with plenty of speed and acceleration. Light, nimble and could flat foot it. Took it on a 2k+ mile trip with no problems but ... |
Topic: Found on local Craigslist |
sccommuter
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:36 pm Subject: Found on local Craigslist |
Well, the fact that it was serviced by Touring Sport of Greenville would make me run not walk away from it. They did the service work for the PO of my bike and I had to totally redo the clutch and dri ... |
Topic: Must be why we're a desperate lot..... |
sccommuter
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Forum: The Dungeon Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 6:34 pm Subject: Must be why we're a desperate lot..... |
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd463/sccommuter/Tail%20of%20Dragon%202014/DSCN0857_zps935d0570.jpg
Took this shot earlier this month. Just after I took the shot 2 H-D guys stopped and exchanged ... |
Topic: New Member Hello from NC |
sccommuter
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 11:33 am Subject: New Member Hello from NC |
Welcome and nice bike. Be on the lookout for used mirrors. You'll probably need one eventually. As there are those that have dropped this bike and those that are going to. |
Topic: Clutch drag but why |
sccommuter
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 11:19 am Subject: Clutch drag but why |
Several years ago I experienced false neutrals and difficulty downshifting 3rd to 2nd. The bike had just a little over 30k on it with a dealer spline lube by previous owner 5k earlier. Two weeks late ... |
Topic: Moonshiner 28 ride |
sccommuter
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:51 am Subject: Moonshiner 28 ride |
Dave, thanks for the tip. Looks like a fun road, especially along the lake. |
Topic: Moonshiner 28 ride |
sccommuter
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:03 am Subject: Moonshiner 28 ride |
This ride has become my annual shakedown ride after a winter of limited riding. I'm fortunate that the Southern terminus for this ride is just a few miles from the house. With the exception of about 1 ... |
Topic: HMSP VII - save the date 4.30 - 5.4 2014 *updated 4.12.14* |
sccommuter
Replies: 123
Views: 178997
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Forum: Meetings Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:23 pm Subject: HMSP VII - save the date 4.30 - 5.4 2014 *updated 4.12.14* |
Jim,
Just getting time off worked out. Put me on the standby list if anything opens up. Thanks, David |
Topic: booster plug-Remus |
sccommuter
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:25 pm Subject: booster plug-Remus |
www.boosterplug.com |
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