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  1. MattIn11225

    2014 Harley Street 750!!

    So, to resurrect this topic in the spirit of the OP's comments, I took a test run on the Street 750 this Saturday past at Harley Davidson of NYC in Long Island City, Queens. Impressions follow: First look: I really appreciate the styling of this bike. It looks nice and low, nothing looks...
  2. MattIn11225

    Roland Sands Vandal Jacket

    I received my RSD Vandal Jacket in the brown color, "Ranger" I believe it's called. I used Revzilla as the vendor, and a quick note on their service: it really is top notch. I ordered on Tuesday at 10:30. The package was delivered to my office building by UPS on Wednesday. It probably helps...
  3. MattIn11225

    Biltwell Gringo

    Hey Guys, Update to answer some questions: I definitely feel as if the chin bar would take a pretty solid whack, but probably would act no more than a crumple zone if you went over the bars. Still, significantly more protective than a 3/4 in a low-speed get-off. I say this based on my...
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    Gurus in NYC

    No, I've got everything stock on the bike. I'll take the bike to a shop as a last resort, but I'd really prefer to have some hands on experience. I can have the bike off the road for a few days if it means I learn a little something as well.
  5. MattIn11225

    Gurus in NYC

    Hey Ton-ers. I'm looking for someone, anyone, with experience in basic bike tuning. I'd rather not take the bike to a shop, I'm really looking for someone who would be willing to show and tell. I've got a CB350 twin that just isn't running the way it ought to, and I'd be eternally grateful to...
  6. MattIn11225

    What do your shops look like?

    Damn, I'd be happy with an umbrella. Brooklyn, NY.
  7. MattIn11225

    Looking to boost your post count for vendor discounts?

    Wait, serious. What 10% discount? Straight up legit question here... Newb.
  8. MattIn11225

    Wet Exhaust, Wet Plug [Update] [Now with delicious video]

    Re: Wet Exhaust, Wet Plug [Update] I've uploaded two videos onto Youtube, linked below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slaEDPKRse8&feature=youtu.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShBGb02N3zA&feature=youtu.be The first video shows both cylinders firing. The left sounds fine, to my ears, and...
  9. MattIn11225

    Wet Exhaust, Wet Plug [Update] [Now with delicious video]

    Re: Wet Exhaust, Wet Plug I should mention that the carbs are synced, via the "listen really carefully" method.
  10. MattIn11225

    Wet Exhaust, Wet Plug [Update] [Now with delicious video]

    Re: Wet Exhaust, Wet Plug An update: I tore apart the carbs today, checked to make sure everything was ok, set the fuel mixture to factory spec. The left cylinder now fires, and it seems to be pretty stead when it's running solo. The right cylinder will hold a very rough idle on its own...
  11. MattIn11225

    '71 CB250 Seat - Skateboard base solo seat.. not sure... CHANGE OF PLAN

    Re: '71 CB250 Seat - Skateboard base solo seat.. not sure... You could fab a simple cowl out of sheet metal that would extend from the top of that board back to the tail, covering up instead of cutting off. Might look the business, and if you don't like it, then start cutting and welding.
  12. MattIn11225

    Biltwell Gringo

    Yeah, I'm not sure what the heck is up with the upside-down photos. Weird.
  13. MattIn11225

    Biltwell Gringo

    Yesterday I received my new Biltwell Gringo in Vintage White, shipped without trouble, as always, by Revzilla. I also purchased a Biltwell Bubble Shield in clear to go with it. First impressions: The Vintage White is significantly more cream colored than the white I've seen in the pictures...
  14. MattIn11225

    Wet Exhaust, Wet Plug [Update] [Now with delicious video]

    Re: Wet Exhaust, Wet Plug Bump on this, any thoughts? To rehash: Wet residue in left pipe, right is clean. Left plug is black and a bit wet. Also seeing liquid on threads of left plug when removed. Right plug looks just right. I've been recently told that left pipe is throwing greyish...
  15. MattIn11225

    Wet Exhaust, Wet Plug [Update] [Now with delicious video]

    Re: Wet Exhaust, Wet Plug Points and timing were set within the past few weeks. Plugs changed, right plug looks good, left is looking wet and blackened, definitely fouled.
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    Wet Exhaust, Wet Plug [Update] [Now with delicious video]

    Re: Wet Exhaust, Wet Plug Addendum: The airbox and carbs are stock. The PO added slash-cut mufflers, full sized to me eyes.
  17. MattIn11225

    Wet Exhaust, Wet Plug [Update] [Now with delicious video]

    Good evening princes of the ton, Kings of Cafe. Maybe someone can lend me their experience. I've got a 1972 CB350 K4, 14,400 miles on the odo. I've had it for a few months so far. When I first got it, it ran rather rough, with the right cylinder firing intermittently, or possible not at all...
  18. MattIn11225

    does motor color matter?

    If you move fast enough, red could look blue.
  19. MattIn11225

    Today I learned...

    TIL the joy of finding a problem, researching the problem, and fixing the problem, all without an experienced wrencher physically present. I also learned that DTT is a complete life saver!
  20. MattIn11225

    What car manufacturers still make, no frills, bare bone cars?

    The answer to all of life's 4-wheeled questions will always be 1st Gen. Miata. The answer to all of life's 3-wheeled questions will always be Morgan 3-Wheeler.
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