video of the unknown - Page 3

davidhollinger · 07-12-2013, 01:54 PM

Mas, as far as I know the fork oil and shocks have never been changed. I went with a Dunlop 404 Front and Mich Com 2 on rear. the vibration is slight but there. No shaking of the bars or floorboards just like your phone starts vibrating in your pocket. I am going to check the tire weights in just a minute.. At work now and its parked outside....

davidhollinger · 07-12-2013, 01:57 PM

No missing weights that I can see. still have a couple small ones on there. Will fork oil make it vibrate in the leans? Uneven air pressure in the shock maybe??

**MAS Tequila** · 07-12-2013, 02:12 PM

D404 says it all.

I've had several of those and never they could keep their balance.

Get some Dynabeads and try thaem.

MT

**Top Cat** · 07-12-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty

It just goes to show you can do all the service you can and things still happen.

Yup, that is why I say if it ain't broke don't fix it.
Lookin at Nomads all tore apart like your video scares the hell out of me.
I'd rather ride than wrench

**Top Cat** · 07-12-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

D404 says it all.

I've had several of those and never they could keep their balance.

Get some Dynabeads and try thaem.

MT

+1 on the beads. They work

Dave · 07-12-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Lookin at Nomads all tore apart like your video scares the hell out of me.

I thought you saying the words, "No Brad. It's my treat, I'll buy lunch." scares the hell out of you?

blowndodge · 07-12-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Yup, that is why I say if it ain't broke don't fix it.
Lookin at Nomads all tore apart like your video scares the hell out of me.
I'd rather ride than wrench

Looking at a Dr. Seuss book does that to you too!

macmac · 07-12-2013, 09:47 PM

What's this stuff looks like spare parts

Ain't them handlebars upside down?

looks like trouble

**Top Cat** · 07-12-2013, 10:30 PM

Thanks Mac, those pics are going to give me nightmares

macmac · 07-12-2013, 10:52 PM

Well anybody comes here for that, and they better plan to spend the night. Just too much to get clean that fast at the rate I move.

20w fork oil is nice and stiff.

Who else found one tube with nice red oil and the other all murky? I know Vulcan E found his that way.

MT you got any answer for that? I admit i am stumped.

davidhollinger · 07-13-2013, 11:12 AM

I will look into the Dynabeads and see how they work. Thanks Mas!

**MAS Tequila** · 07-13-2013, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

Well anybody comes here for that, and they better plan to spend the night. Just too much to get clean that fast at the rate I move.

20w fork oil is nice and stiff.

Who else found one tube with nice red oil and the other all murky? I know Vulcan E found his that way.

MT you got any answer for that? I admit i am stumped.

I've not seen that.

I wonder what it was contaminated with?

MT

VulcanE · 07-13-2013, 02:59 PM

Let me clarify........... When I fist changed the fork oil (3 years ago) one tube had clean oil, and the other was grungy looking. I bought a gallon of Motul 15w fork oil and changed the oil. The oil was honey colored. The other day when I changed my fork oil for the second time, the oil was very clean in both forks, but was a red color. It looked like new automatic transmission fluid. I used some more of the same bottle to change the oil this time too.

**ringadingh** · 07-13-2013, 08:46 PM

When I replaced the fork seals last summer, I tore my forks right apart, I even disassembled the cartridges and was surprised how much grey guck was sitting in the bottom of the tubes and inside the valving of the cartridges. It took a bit of work to clean out all traces and put it all back together but there was a noticeable difference from before. The grey guck is the fine metal that wears off the fork tubes and bushings over time. If the bushings are wore enough they can be replaced to snug up the tubes again.

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davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	Mas, as far as I know the fork oil and shocks have never been changed. I went with a Dunlop 404 Front and Mich Com 2 on rear. the vibration is slight but there. No shaking of the bars or floorboards just like your phone starts vibrating in your pocket. I am going to check the tire weights in just a minute.. At work now and its parked outside.... __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	No missing weights that I can see. still have a couple small ones on there. Will fork oil make it vibrate in the leans? Uneven air pressure in the shock maybe?? __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	D404 says it all. I've had several of those and never they could keep their balance. Get some Dynabeads and try thaem. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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07-12-2013, 09:47 PM	#38
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	What's this stuff looks like spare parts Ain't them handlebars upside down? looks like trouble __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Thanks Mac, those pics are going to give me nightmares __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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07-12-2013, 10:52 PM	#40
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Well anybody comes here for that, and they better plan to spend the night. Just too much to get clean that fast at the rate I move. 20w fork oil is nice and stiff. Who else found one tube with nice red oil and the other all murky? I know Vulcan E found his that way. MT you got any answer for that? I admit i am stumped. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-13-2013, 11:12 AM	#41
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	I will look into the Dynabeads and see how they work. Thanks Mas! __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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07-13-2013, 02:59 PM	#43
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Let me clarify........... When I fist changed the fork oil (3 years ago) one tube had clean oil, and the other was grungy looking. I bought a gallon of Motul 15w fork oil and changed the oil. The oil was honey colored. The other day when I changed my fork oil for the second time, the oil was very clean in both forks, but was a red color. It looked like new automatic transmission fluid. I used some more of the same bottle to change the oil this time too. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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07-13-2013, 08:46 PM	#44
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	When I replaced the fork seals last summer, I tore my forks right apart, I even disassembled the cartridges and was surprised how much grey guck was sitting in the bottom of the tubes and inside the valving of the cartridges. It took a bit of work to clean out all traces and put it all back together but there was a noticeable difference from before. The grey guck is the fine metal that wears off the fork tubes and bushings over time. If the bushings are wore enough they can be replaced to snug up the tubes again. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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