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Originally Posted By: Lurch Why do some people obsess over simple maintenance issues like they are going to be the motorcycle mechanical nirvana panacea? Sigh. IMHO, people "obsess" all over BITOG, every day, in most every post. Any and every member of BITOG has or does obsess. They wouldn't...

Why do some people obsess over simple maintenance issues like they are going to be the motorcycle mechanical nirvana panacea? If an owner doesn't know better or is inexperienced in maintenance issues, all they simply have to do is follow the factory recommendations for their bike and it will...

Originally Posted By: Lurch I'm quite sure the non dealer would be the better of the two to have work on my bike, but before I do that I'll have to ascertain that my bike in fact really needs to have the valves adjusted. Maybe in the Spring, when I'm in hopefully better financial shape. Thanks...

Yeah, and they cost 80-$100,000 ! How long at $5 charges is it going to take to recover some of the premium you paid for "trendiness?" They're cool, but certainly not cost effective. Just another elistist's car. Swartzy will buy one soon.

Urban myth -- many new cars come with Mobil 1 as factory fill, like Porsche and Corvette. Don't believe those "old farts" who think oil is still rated SF

Don't spin the wheel while filling, it will allow you to easily overfill the rear drive. The lube is so thick that it clings to the gears and takes awhile to come back to level, meantime you have added too much lube.

Originally Posted By: Pablo Originally Posted By: Zedhed Why would any sane person use Amsoil or RP in a OPE? Maybe because they don't want ring and piston gumbo? OPE hypochondriacs, just like people with imaginary illnesses that take all kinds of meds -- some lay awake at night dreading...

Check it out -- some people buy $30-50 worth of chemicals to clean a $15 foam air filter. HUH? I replace my dirtbike filters every 2 years or so, and clean them in kerosene or naptha. They just have to filter dirt, they are not HEPA filters.

Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm The way I do it,I make them an offer,if they don`t take it,I walk. If they do take it,SWEET!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, negotiate with a service dept. That's a great way to get quality service done. I'm sure they will do a quality job after you beat them down on price...

Yeah, you can tow a Honda Pilot, it's real easy -- just hook the tow bar to the front bumper and to the trailer hitch on your full-size pickup and off you go. Oops, you meant using the Pilot to tow something else? Good luck with that......

I'll tell you how to "establish a quality relationship" with a car dealer: Throw lots of money around -- they love that and will fawn all over you every time you come in. Tipping is also beneficial. Free gifts will work too. Give the service manager a new rifle or an ATV, it will get you...

Originally Posted By: Spartuss I'm helping some people purchase a new 2010 Corolla LE Automatic transmission. What are people paying for these? I know these can be had for way below invoice, even without the additional rebates for college grads and military which these people don't qualify for...

Originally Posted By: OKSTEVE hi i just bought a new honda mower with the 160 on it. i put the honda oil in it for the 5hr break in period im now ready to chance. the manual calls for 10w30 . can i use a SYNTHETIC oil such as AMSOIL/ ROYAL PURPLE or any of the many others or do i need to run...

Originally Posted By: RTexasF Those are all cute little bikes. Typically American: "Mine's Bigger Than Yours"

Originally Posted By: FLHRGator That Indian (well, it's almost-identical siblings) won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place at the 1911 Isle of Man TT. Indian's history is a lot like Honda's. They entered the world and took any challenge any time. They were founded in 1901 and started racing in 1902. The big...

Originally Posted By: Lurch Thank you for this info. I may do this. Would odorless paint thinner be a solvent to use? Naptha is the best odorless solvent IMO, it quickly evaporates, leaves almost no residue and is cheap to buy. It is THE best solvent to get tar off automotive paint too. It...

Motul 7100 smells like strawberry shampoo. It's the POE that smells sweet. Best way to tell if your oil has lots of POE.

Why do some people clean their air filter with soap & water but all other parts with solvent? Solvent isn't going to hurt the air filter, why the obsession with not using solvent on foam air filters? I mean, nobody suggests using soap and water on bearings, or other greasy parts why just the...

Hope you bought that thing really cheap, 'cause you're gonna have a fortune tied up in it. "new head complete with a new valve train, new cams, new crank, new piston, replated cylinder, and all new bearings." Very expensive, I would use very good oil in that thing. Maybe, Maxima Extra 15w-50?

I hated my Beetles when they were new and I hate them now. Memories? How's this: 0-60mph? 30 minutes Air conditioning? 2/60 (2 windows open/60mph) Heater? Das ist macht nicht (German for really optional) Brakes? Ever watch the Flintstones? You get the picture.. Stylish? Like a Nehru jacket that...