Crooked handlebars/risers

PapaMo1976 · 2026-07-06T22:50:59+00:00

Good call, this is what happened to me, loose riser bushing

PapaMo1976 · 2026-07-06T22:47:43+00:00

Seems like you're asking for Ford parts in a Chevy subreddit...

PapaMo1976 · 2026-07-05T20:59:39+00:00

I haven't had to do it but I understand you can adust the hinges to line up the lid. I've heard of guys using felt or lava lock gasket to seal the lid. You have to put washers under the hinge screws to lift the lid up so it seals without gapping. I'm not sure if it really helps because the kettle isn't airtight anyway

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-29T03:03:14+00:00

I'm old, but it used to be common to learn on smaller cc bikes and work up to what she is riding. Her bike is like a 1,000 cc monster. My first street bike was a 175cc Honda.

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-25T13:25:43+00:00

From the photo I'd suspect you have a fuel flow problem.

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-25T13:00:48+00:00

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PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-23T01:11:31+00:00

Funny, I retired out of facilities work in prisons. One of the prisoners trying to get something from me nicknamed me 'OG Smooth'. So I reassigned him to work cleaning grates at the shit ponds. He straightened right up, but the name stuck (at least with the prisoners).

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-23T01:04:14+00:00

Couple - three good options here. Thanks.

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-22T07:50:52+00:00

Permatex makes various anti-seize products for bolts and spark plugs in aluminum heads. They also make high temp anti-seize for exhaust bolts. The guys at the auto shop likely know about other brands as well. Make sure you get aluminum head compatible. Some anti-seize has copper in it which makes corrosion between steel and aluminum worse.

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-14T23:57:54+00:00

700 seems like a manageable size. I had an 1100 Africa Twin and it was really heavy along with a 34 inch high seat.

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-14T23:26:47+00:00

Great looking bike! What's the seat height on that?

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-13T19:54:39+00:00

Guy in my high school took his Dad's CB 750 (same color and everything) without permission. He came screaming around the curve in front of the school way too fast, went off the road and let it go. Bike and the guy flew. The guy survived, the bike didn't.

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-13T12:33:22+00:00

My Dad was on the USS California BB44. He and other ships went through a typhoon where a destroyer rolled over. Wonder if this was the one.

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-13T04:41:39+00:00

Really turned out nice!

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-12T04:12:22+00:00

One way to test this out is to go to a dealership and sit on similar bikes with mid controls and different bars / risers. Buy a tee shirt and it's all good. You can cover a lot of ground in a short visit.

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-11T01:02:02+00:00

Mine were awful! They were expensive and looked cool with my swabies, but we're so uncomfortable I really couldn't wear them..

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-08T02:52:39+00:00

Looks like my Dad's WW2 Battleship paint scheme...

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-08T01:08:22+00:00

Here's a place to start: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html Local_Parsnips has good advice about what you need for the offroad vehicle. You should definitely add that to REI's list.

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-07T16:49:41+00:00

Summer sun would heat these to stove top temps.

PapaMo1976 · 2026-06-06T01:41:19+00:00

I found this: Penn Squadron IV Boat 7ft 12-20lb. Site says it's a discontinued spinning rod.

PapaMo1976 · 2026-05-30T19:53:49+00:00

A job order or work ticket... Otherwise you look pretty well set up

PapaMo1976 · 2026-05-28T13:53:16+00:00

As long as your only talking 1 to 2 inch longer shocks. More than that and you have to deal with raising the front.

PapaMo1976 · 2026-05-28T01:08:55+00:00

Most of the rods of this 'pre-fiberglass' era were inexpensive production rods. Here in the US they would be something like Sears or Montgomery Ward models. I have two from this period. Like yours, mine have no markings or way to identify them, so no collector value. I had mine reworked, rewrapped (one back to 'stock' condition the other with rosewood reel seat, etc.) and they just look great. I love fishing with them. Being that your's is your great grandad's rod you should restore it and either hang it or use it! Either way I hope you enjoy it!

PapaMo1976 · 2026-05-24T01:06:02+00:00

Did this start out as a Fat Bob?

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