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Technical Discussion => Ride Reports and Event Reviews => Topic started by: Julio A. on January 09, 2011, 08:02:06 AM

Title: Morning Test Ride
Post by: Julio A. on January 09, 2011, 08:02:06 AM

It was a cold morning. It's the middle of the cold season here in the Philippines.

I've just finished having the first oil filter change the bike has had for years. I also did a quick tune-up with the carburetors as I have found out that I was running a bit too rich.

I hit the North Luzon Expressway end to end. I was quite shocked on how the bike felt. The engine revs much more smoothly and the dead spot I always hit between 2-3K rpm was gone. I was worried when it rained quite hard during the short sprint. The R65 tend to blow its fuses off when it gets wet and my temporary kill switch fix was not exactly confidence inspiring when wet. Even so, I got back home with all fuses still intact and the all electronics still in perfect working order.

Although my boots somehow got filled with water, it was a very fulfilling short ride.
 ;D

Title: Re: Morning Test Ride
Post by: Semper Gumby on January 10, 2011, 06:28:31 AM

Good for you sir!

I've got 5 inches of snow on the ground this morning so If I go for a test ride, it will be on the Montesa Dirt bike.

Tourmaster Rain boots are good at keeping you feet dry... 8-)

Title: Re: Morning Test Ride
Post by: suecanada on January 10, 2011, 10:31:06 AM

Good show Julio!!!! Things are looking up! Well taken care of, our bikes will reward us for years to come. It's sorta like fixing an old friend...the goodness just comes back to you in spades!!

Title: Re: Morning Test Ride
Post by: Vegasrandall on January 10, 2011, 10:41:19 AM

yesterday I had the satisfaction of telling a harley poser that his leathers and boots cost more than I paid for my R 65.

Title: Re: Morning Test Ride
Post by: montmil on January 10, 2011, 10:59:14 AM

Well played, Julio!

You might consider replacing those naked, euro-style ceramic fuses with modern, blade-style fuses in a waterproof holder. No more corrosion issues and flaky circuits... at least due to fuse issues.

Monte

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