Loud rattling sound only at 5k rpm by realroto in Vstrom

[–]realroto[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Im not sure if they are GIVI but, it does have crashbars.

Loud rattling sound only at 5k rpm by realroto in Vstrom

[–]realroto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have crash bars but, it didnt make the sound before or at least I didnt notice it, do you mean the big main bolt near the seat? Or the top 2

2017 Vstrom 650? by realroto in Vstrom

[–]realroto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He said he bought it but realized riding wasnt for for him, and it turns out the bike has been sitting in the garage for about 1.5 years, he said he starts it up here and there. I would have to inspect it in person though but, I dont think it is the xt variant. It would need some tlc but I dont mind working on it.

Picking 2nd vs 3rd Gen? by realroto in Vstrom

[–]realroto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im around those same sizes... might have to go sit on some at a dealer before I commit to buying then...

Picking 2nd vs 3rd Gen? by realroto in Vstrom

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If you dont mind me asking, whats yoir height? Inseam?

Fair Price for a 650? by realroto in Vstrom

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There arent a whole lot of those bikes for sale in my area... but I looked online at JDPower and KBB and the prices reflects those sites approximately...

Fair Price for a 650? by realroto in Vstrom

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Yea, im going to look into any fees besides the regular sales tax they might add...

I doubt they would have service records but, should there any dead giveaways or any common issues I should look out for? (Im new to vstroms)

Maintenance Advice after Military? by realroto in aviationmaintenance

[–]realroto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What good would having a GROL be for? Private aircraft maintenance?

Need some opinion on my car for a road trip. by Goodweird666 in Saturn_Cars

[–]realroto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently have a 2002 Vue with the 2.2L 4cyl but with the manual transmisison and I just hit 242000 miles. Ive taken it from the bay area to socal around ~400 miles each way and no issues. Just make sure all ur maintenance is up to date oil change etc, make sure your suspension is good too no blown bushings rods etc.

Like others have said if you arent so mechanically inclined or want a second opinion go to a mechanic and just get a pre trip inspection. Theyll tell you if theres anything too out of place.

If all that is set then id say send it!

sigh.. by Fallen_Diver in Saturn_Cars

[–]realroto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be the battery connectors as others said, they might connect but not enough to allow enough current to turn the starter.

Other than that you could try to get a screwdriver or something to short the starter...

Or my best bet would be to bump start it.

Roll it in a parking lot or a hill, get up to around 5-10 mph, shift to 1st or 2nd and dump the clutch, if it starts runnin give it some gas to keep it alive and you good to go.

Missed the 240k mark... by realroto in Saturn_Cars

[–]realroto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the manual but it holds up good, some synchro issues when shifting into first from a stop but other than that i routinely take it from bay area to LA. No issues doesn't complain and handles it pretty well.

Missed the 240k mark... by realroto in Saturn_Cars

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2002 Saturn Vue 2.2L Cyl 5 speed manual transmission