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General Discussion / Re: Shoot - looking at another Burgman - UPDATE
« on: October 15, 2026, 07:58:03 PM »
Ooops, sorry Hawk.

Figured it involved a situation requiring car transport. It’s the case for you and a couple hundred million others in this country.  Think that’s going to cause financial trouble for a lot of people in the coming years. Wouldn’t be surprised if vehicles become used more for shelter and less for transportation. 

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General Discussion / Re: NSR: streety fair, and travel shots
« on: October 15, 2026, 03:33:39 PM »
Oooh, is that a 250 Rebel? (j-walking pic)

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General Discussion / Re: Shoot - looking at another Burgman - UPDATE
« on: October 15, 2026, 03:28:28 PM »
Neil, You must be a lot more optimistic about the future of car ownership than I am. Costs are all but guaranteed to rise faster than wages, with gas rationing a real possibility in the near future.  And lasting a long time, given what’s going on energy wise world wide. Not sure it’s doing young people a favor by getting them accustomed to getting around by traditional vehicles.

I see a much better landscape forming for scooters, mopeds, e-bikes, even golf carts.  From what I can tell, younger generations realize car ownership is unaffordable and undesirable. There’s actually a lot of good that can come from such a shift.

There are new, innovative ways of getting around showing up all the time now. I’m all for embracing them, as I’ve long believed driving 3-6 ton cars to be unsustainable, both financially and environmentally.

I don’t mean to second guess your parenting, just trying to throw out an unconventional viewpoint.

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: first chilly ride of this fall - 44°F
« on: October 12, 2026, 12:49:42 PM »
It would be my first “chilly” ride of the season here, seeing as it’s below 70 (momentarily) for the first time in over 6 months.   But…not happening. That’s a whole nother story.

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: NSR, island hopping in Croatia 10/2026
« on: October 05, 2026, 10:01:47 PM »
Croatia could be know as “the country of blue” based on your pics.
No fuel rationing or shortages?

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General Discussion / Re: Injuries/ailments you've ridden thru - those you haven't?
« on: October 03, 2026, 02:32:35 PM »
Was the time off after losing your pup due to mourning or weather?
 
Hope this doesn’t sidetrack the thread, but it’s related to your mention of that sad passing. One of our cats died suddenly one morning a couple years ago.  We’ve had a few over the years, but this one (Olive) was my feline soul mate, and it hit hard. 

Went for an errand ride later that day, but my mind was not 100% present. Hit the brake approaching a yellow light, however the bike wouldn’t stop.  I ended up going through a red light way late, panicking and honking the horn.

Turned out I hadn’t let go of the throttle, due to being distracted by Olive’s passing. Got away w it as no one jumped the green light.  Someone was looking out for me, could have easily been in a nasty collision. Lesson learned.  If your mind isn’t all there, stay home.

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General Discussion / Re: Long (for me) Round Trip
« on: September 11, 2026, 10:37:20 AM »
Got sheepskin covers on two bikes.  The cushion is nice, plus they’re cooler in hot weather and warmer in cold temps.

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: NSR: Sunflowers & cat adventure X 3
« on: September 10, 2026, 12:03:32 PM »
Quote from: Stig / Major Tom on September 08, 2026, 12:36:14 PM
We have a lady who wants him - but we must deliver him to Yellow Springs Friday - and this cat does not act like it's ever seen a carrier. So, it's back to PetSmart today for a little larger one. Also read that there's a calming spray - and even a pill to calm cats. Will be putting his food in the carrier...maybe a mouse or two if he brings any more home!

If the transport fails - might move out the daughter and give him her bedroom.

Stig

Try putting a sheet or towel over the carrier, or at least put it on the floor of the truck so he can’t see out the window.   Some cats freak out when they can see out the windows of a moving vehicle. 

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Technical | How To / How to Disconnect the Harness from the ECU?
« on: June 17, 2026, 03:40:23 PM »
Anyone know the trick to disconnecting the wire harness from the ECU? (2018 Cali Classic 200i)
I'm sure it involves rotating the dial looking part, but I can't get it to rotate and don't want to break it.

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General Discussion / Re: replaced center pad and cheek pads in helmet
« on: June 10, 2026, 11:04:07 AM »
Where did you get the new pads, Hawk?
I need a new center pad for a Shoei…

Guessing Shoei’s website?

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General Discussion / Re: How many owners are using non-ethanol fuel?
« on: June 04, 2026, 04:12:28 PM »
The irony of an Iowan using ethanol free gas.
If I were in charge, all gas would be ethanol free.

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Technical | How To / Re: Troubleshoot Me
« on: June 03, 2026, 01:04:49 PM »
New ignition coil finally arrived, installed it, no change🙁.

Put in new iridium spark plug, no change. 😠

Maybe it’s the valves?  Top valve was closed, all right that must be the problem. Adjusted it, no change😫.

Trying to start scooter it sounds and acts exactly like the kill switch is on. Tried taking apart what the kill switch is attached to (on the handlebar), one of the two screws turns but won’t come out😡.

Could a faulty kill switch be the problem?  Still puzzled by what is setting off the two engine codes, and whether that is what is causing the on start.  Again, scoot ran fine up until it wouldn’t start🤔

I’m exasperated at this point.

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Technical | How To / Re: Dr Pulleys in the house for the LIKE200i
« on: May 28, 2026, 12:24:19 PM »
The “sliders vs rollers” debate is one of those that the more you go down the rabbit hole—the more experiences and opinions you read about—the less clear the answer becomes.

I’m perfectly happy w the way the Cali runs w stock rollers, so that would be the simplest (and maybe smartest) way to go.  But there’s that curiosity.

Did come across one convincing blog where he evaluated sliders wca tachometer, as well as riding experience, concluding that sliders were a noticeable improvement.

Given Stig’s experience and track record of being well thought out, gonna give 13 g sliders a try (for apples to apples comparison).  I’ll update after a couple months of riding.

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Technical | How To / Re: Dr Pulleys in the house for the LIKE200i
« on: May 28, 2026, 12:09:46 AM »
Which raises the question:  why did you switch to Dr Pulley on the Like, while sticking stock on the Liberty?


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Technical | How To / Re: Dr Pulleys in the house for the LIKE200i
« on: May 27, 2026, 09:07:31 PM »
Quote from: Stig / Major Tom on May 27, 2026, 11:52:08 AM
Sorry monkey-b,
I'd be fibbing if I said I remembered why I first went to 14g.

I know that years ago I tried some that caused my revs to be too high when cruising at 35mph. Sure, they gave me more acceleration - but at the cost of a busy engine.

Stig
 
I’m w you on lower revs, don’t need more acceleration off the line.
Got curious about sliders, going to try em in the Cali 200. Stock is 13g, think I’ll go w 13.5g sliders.  Going lighter doesn’t make sense to me, but thought it interesting you went higher.

Quote from: Iahawk on May 27, 2026, 12:49:06 PM
I started reading this post before I noticed the original posted date....and thought, wow, Stig has worn out another set of sliders??

Maybe he’s a closet iron but, riding thousands of miles in secret

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