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Pat Riot Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 On 8/11/2024 at 12:43 AM, sassnetguy50 said: The audio is wrong. The best way is to properly install a steering stabilizer so it doesn't start. “Tank Slapper”? Sounds like someone has no clue. It’s called a speed wobble. The first thing to analyze is your tires. Tire tread patterns that match or align with road and bridge grooves can be deadly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 We called it death wobble. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 (edited) They called it Wobble And Weave. Edited August 15 by sassnetguy50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 6 hours ago, sassnetguy50 said: We called it death wobble. I have heard it called that as well. I have experienced a speed wobble three times. The first time I had one was a few days after reading about them in Cycle World magazine. Nice coincidence. When it occurred at about 85mph for just a second it confused me then I recalled the advice from the writer of that article. “Let up on the throttle. Do not fight it. Do not hit your brakes.” It was over quick. The 2nd time it was on a different bike. Both of these times the bikes were light bikes. Both were 550cc bikes. Both had Bridgestone tires that came on the bike from the factory. Both tires had an inline tread pattern that literally fit or meshed with the groove patterns in the concrete that the DOT mandated back then. I had a third a few years ago on my Kawasaki Versys. The front tire had this very odd wear pattern. It was as if the tire wore in a zig-zag pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still hand Bill Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 I know two racers who were killed by tank slappers. Both had them so violently that the pistons in the brakes were forced back into the caliper, resulting in no brakes at the next corner. In both cases it was initiated by a wheelie and not setting the wheel down straight. Scary stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, Still hand Bill said: I know two racers who were killed by tank slappers. Both had them so violently that the pistons in the brakes were forced back into the caliper, resulting in no brakes at the next corner. In both cases it was initiated by a wheelie and not setting the wheel down straight. Scary stuff. Wow! That’s just one more reason to keep both wheels on the ground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangler Bob Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Just a few of the motorcycles I've owned and ridden. My wife rode her own Suzuki GS1100G "L" after selling her first bike, a Honda 500 four. After riding my Suzuki 1100 she wanted a bit more power and speed. I owned a Kawasaki Concours which I really liked, but I think my two favorite bikes were my Suzuki GS850G and GS1100G bikes. Touring seemed to fit me best and after seeing the 11 western states and two Provinces in Canada, I feel as though I've done a bit of riding. Sadly, my wife passed in 2018 and I sold our bikes. At 80 years old, I couldn't bring myself to ride alone or subject myself to the current crop of road users here in Nevada. Rubber side down, shiney side up! 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 @Wrangler Bob I wanted a Kawasaki Concours for years ever since I sat on one on the showroom floor when they first came out in the 80’s. Just a few years ago I decided to get one and much to my dismay Kawasaki changed the ergonomic layout of the bike and it just wouldn’t fit me. It was almost as if they decided to steer it towards consumers of shorter stature or those with short legs. The bike just felt all wrong to me. At that point I just decided to keep my Kawasaki Versys. It’s a great bike with enough power to do what I want but not so much that I can’t control it. I like that photo of the Suzuki GS850G. I liked those when they came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 My favorite bike is/was the Honda CBX 1100. I Had 2. first one was a 79 and the second one was an 82. I tried real hard to wear both of them out riding all over Europe and the UK. Due to physical problems, have had to give up riding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: My favorite bike is/was the Honda CBX 1100. I Had 2. first one was a 79 and the second one was an 82. I tried real hard to wear both of them out riding all over Europe and the UK. Due to physical problems, have had to give up riding. This one? Those were some cool bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) My first street bike was a Yamaha XS1100 Midnight Special. Scary acceleration. 85 in 3rd gear was no problem. I got it because a guy on base was forced to sell it by his wife. His first ride on it was 1/4th the way across a cul-de-sac. The bike sans rider made it all the way across. I got it cheap because it took a few dents and scrapes when it came to a stop. Only issue I had with it was really poor idle. It had been stored with the LH carb bowl full of water. Corroded the jet passage on that one carb. No amount of carb cleaner would remove enough corrosion to allow the jet to be removed. Tried in vain to get another carb but it was only made in 80 and 81 with a total production run of about 500 and the carbs were different than the ones used on a standard XS1100. Every time a called a bike salvage yard to find a carb they swore they had the correct one but when it arrived it never was. Finally sold it to another sailor as the place we lived at the time didn't allow motorcycles. Couldn't find any pictures of my bike but here is a stock photo. Edited August 16 by Sedalia Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 @Sedalia Dave I remember those Yamahas. There was a guy that used to canyon bomb on one. He wasn’t very good at it though he never crashed but was asked by many to stay the heck out of the way. Those bikes were fast but not very agile. One of the techs I knew at work had one. He kept it immaculate. It was a beauty of a bike. I never cared for Yamaha’s seat and handlebar set up on their street bikes, though I loved my Seca 550 after I removed the fairing, changed the handle bar and the 30 pound exhaust system. That was a fun bike in the twisties in the canyons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Pat!! Yep. That be the one. The CBX was absolutely SUPERB!! Air suspension at both ends and the rear shock was adjustable for conditions as you were riding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 UHHH?!? PAT! You OK? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 hour ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: UHHH?!? PAT! You OK? I haven’t done that one. Hope I never do. I will have to go searching for it but I found a photo of a bike up in phone wires and from the photo I couldn’t figure out how it got there. Post Turtle Bikes! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Had to involve the phrase 'hey yall watch this!' 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Here's a classic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) How did it get there you ask, surely a teenage prank. Maybe teenagers stole a bike and tried to do an ariel show. No. A hot air balloon put it there. San Palo, Brazil, a balloon lost altitude and drug the basket down a street before gaining air. It was strong enough to flip a car and deposit the motorcycle in the wires. Edited August 16 by sassnetguy50 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 "Same Scene, Same Motorcycle, Same Woman, 72 Years Old After" 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 1908 Indian - By late 1907, Indian had released a 7hp twin cylinder motorcycle to the public, becoming one of America’s first manufacturers to offer a “double”. This machine is preserved with original blue paint and features unique accessories such as a tandem seat. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via primary and secondary chain, with no clutch. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 23 Author Share Posted August 23 1921 Ace Motorcycle -Badassed! The engine of the 1921 Ace Motorcycle is the heart of what makes this bike truly "badassed." It features a 1,220cc inline-four engine, a configuration that was revolutionary for its time. This powerful engine was capable of producing an impressive amount of horsepower, allowing the Ace to achieve speeds that were unparalleled in the early 1920s. The inline-four design provided smooth power delivery and a unique, throaty exhaust note that set it apart from other motorcycles of its era. This engine not only gave the Ace its speed but also its durability, making it a favorite among riders who wanted both performance and reliability. The 1921 Ace Motorcycle's engine remains a symbol of innovation and power, solidifying its place in motorcycle history. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 23 Author Share Posted August 23 Pierce Four - 1909 to 1913 Percy Pierce was the son of the founder of the Pierce-Arrow automobile company and took inspiration from the Belgian FN four-cylinder motorcycle when designing the Pierce Four. It was advertised as the ‘Pierce Vibrationless Motorcycle’ and the company claimed that their motorcycle would “give motor car comfort, and travel comfortably from a mere walking pace up to the speed of the motorcar”. Pierce also insisted that the motorcycle be manufactured to the highest standards of workmanship and utilize the finest materials. The drive shaft to the rear wheel formed a structural element of the frame, while the large diameter tubes used for the chassis doubled up as a fuel tank. At $350, it was the most expensive motorcycle of its time, but the company still lost money on every one. In five years, approximately 3,500 were built. Pierce Four studio shotMecum 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 Saw an Ace in Iowa, impressive bike. https://nationalmcmuseum.org/2016/03/05/1923-ace-four-cylinder/ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 27 Author Share Posted August 27 1917 Harley-Davidson Messenger Pigeon Carrier - This machine was used in the movie "The Spirit of St. Louis" after its use in WWI. Subsequently, it was bought by Steve McQeen without the Pigeon Carrier attachement. Dale found the machine in 1984 and then in 2003, he found the pigeon carrier attachment. When they put them together, everything fit perfect, and there were actually parts from the exact motorcycle hidden inside the carrier wagon. Pictured here is the left and right side of the machine. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 On 8/23/2024 at 1:15 PM, Subdeacon Joe said: 1921 Ace Motorcycle -Badassed! The engine of the 1921 Ace Motorcycle is the heart of what makes this bike truly "badassed." It features a 1,220cc inline-four engine, a configuration that was revolutionary for its time. This powerful engine was capable of producing an impressive amount of horsepower, allowing the Ace to achieve speeds that were unparalleled in the early 1920s. The inline-four design provided smooth power delivery and a unique, throaty exhaust note that set it apart from other motorcycles of its era. This engine not only gave the Ace its speed but also its durability, making it a favorite among riders who wanted both performance and reliability. The 1921 Ace Motorcycle's engine remains a symbol of innovation and power, solidifying its place in motorcycle history. A top speed record set in 1923 by ACE XP-4 rider Red Wolverton at 129.61 mph. The bike was modified from a factory bike Specifications: Type – “F-Head”; Inlet Over Exhaust Displacement – 1262 cc’s, 80 Cubic Inches (actually 77cc’s) Electrics – 6 Volt, Battery Horsepower – 35 Brakes – Rear Only, Band-type Wheelbase – 59 Inches Weight – 380 Pounds Top Speed – 85 mp Here’s some interesting info on Ace bikes. https://auto.howstuffworks.com/1920-ace.htm 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 27 Author Share Posted August 27 I've never seen chains on a motorcycle before. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9vubuFyHvY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 36 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I've never seen chains on a motorcycle before. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9vubuFyHvY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link I believe I’d buy that gal a donkey!! 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 @Subdeacon Joe chains were more common in rural America back when we still had a lot of mud roads. This is a home made chain from used roller chain. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 2 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I've never seen chains on a motorcycle before. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9vubuFyHvY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link That there is a fine example of testicular fortitude. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 5 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I've never seen chains on a motorcycle before. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9vubuFyHvY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link I have heard of them but never seen them until I watched that video. Darned Impressive. Thanks Joe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bascomb, SASS # 47,494 Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 My heart bleeds for the clutch on that bike....... A lot of the old-time hill climbers used chains like SASSNETguy50 showed. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 My helmet has looked pretty bad, but never this bad. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 14 hours ago, Pat Riot said: My helmet has looked pretty bad, but never this bad. You’ve never ridden through Florida during love bug season!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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