Recent content by Jim T

I'm now riding a 2009 Buell Lightning XB12Scg, previous a 1991 Kawisaki KLR650, and a 2006 Triumph Sprint 1050. I'll keep the Buell forever because its like riding a 100hp bike that corners like a little bike. But I'll have a Triumph Tiger as soon as the Buell's paid for. Jim Yea and HD blows!

Yes well if it isn't warped or worn WHY replace it? I've never seen a truly warped rotor. Only ones with pad residue on them making people think it was warped. Besides the front rotor on my Buell is $150. All four on my Mazdaspeed3 are over $250.00 but why replace them if they are still in spec...

Originally Posted By: whitesands I've noticed that it's the scooter riders that wave the least...But it doesn't bother me at all. you need both hands to control a 12" tire! Jim

I use one of these http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/16055.html I built a turntable out of a lazy-susan bearing and spin the rotors on it while "honing" them with the tool mounted in a medium speed battery drill. I use it for both car & bike rotors and they work real...

Originally Posted By: MCompact I've lost @$11,000 due to depreciation- and I passed on a couple of really nice E46 M3s. Did I mention that my MS3 needed a LF strut, a turbo, and a VVT actuator before it hit 48,000 miles? And then there's the "EGR Flow Insufficient" CEL that just illuminated a...

I used the super tech for over 100K in my 2.5 Duratech. 6 qts on fillup (yes I know overfilled) and would drain out just under 6 at 5 to 6K plus a few ounces from the pvc separator. Blackstone analysis always came back as still having 3 to 4K of life left. Jim