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Offline wildknits

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Re: another newbie
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2011, 10:54:51 PM »
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WildKnits nice scooter like the backrest and rack

RS Mike - Thanks! Had thought about taking the backrest off (for ease in getting on and off the bike - I am about 5'1.5") but decided to reinstall it as it is handy for strapping my backpack to when commuting.

I am one of those folks who will never 'flatfoot' a bike - at least one that I want to ride. This bike is so nimble and much easier for me to handle than the cruiser I took my MSF course on. I am anxious to get her back on the road now that the weather is warmer.
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Offline suecanada

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Re: another newbie
« Reply #16 on: May 05, 2011, 10:10:01 AM »
Wildknits I have a bit of a suggestion for you regarding your height....what I did was get a boot that allows me to fill up the heel area with: foam wedges, more memory foam, old set of orthodotics, old brake cover pads from my '87 Honda and if needed a folded up microcloth (handy items to have!). Now you (I) just "grew" maybe 2 inches and our heels are just that much closer to the ground without visible added heel height. No one really sees any difference except we now 'seem' taller than when they saw us at the beer tent!!!
Only glitches are if your boots don't have enough 'height' for your foot and these additions. Some boots are higher in the arxh area than others. I wear Forma Adventure boots and my feet don't have a hugely high arch so it all fits comfortably.
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Offline Barry

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Re: another newbie
« Reply #17 on: May 05, 2011, 12:25:32 PM »
Welcome Mike.

I don't think there can be any question about your bike being an 80 model. All the visual clues are there.

The seat cover is easy enough to remove and replace if you want to deal with that rust. Just drill out the pop rivets and ease the cover off. Mine came off in one piece OK though I chose to use a replacement cover. Take care removing those rubber stops if you want to re-use them. Best to push them out from the inside once the cover is off. New ones are available from the usual UK suppliers if you need them. I made sure to use a seam sealer on all the stitched joins before fitting the new cover and no sign of any further corrosion.
« Last Edit: May 05, 2011, 12:27:12 PM by bhodgson »
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Offline wildknits

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Re: another newbie
« Reply #18 on: May 05, 2011, 08:46:44 PM »
Sue,

Thanks for the tips. I am pretty comfortable with not flatfooting at this point. Right now I ride in my hiking boots (helmet and Aerostitch jacket being top spending priorities when I got the bike - oh yeah - Aerostitch is less than a mile down the hill from my house ;->).

When I get around to a pair of boots for the bike I will revisit the options. You are right - boot volume could be the big issue in supplementing my height.
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« Reply #19 on: May 06, 2011, 11:36:29 AM »
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Welcome Mike.

I don't think there can be any question about your bike being an 80 model.

Thanks and agreed Barry.

Planning to collect her tommorow, R65's are pretty rare here so I had to travel 190Km to find her, Initially I was going to take the Bus or Train have the seller collect me, and then ride her home, but after consideration ( Its not been ridden very much at all, and only serviced once in the last 4 years), I decided against and have hired a guy with a van who specializes in transporting bikes.
Its costing me €150, but I figure worth it for peace of mind.

And preparations are being made for the new arrival,  ;):



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Offline Barry

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« Reply #20 on: May 06, 2011, 12:18:11 PM »
Impressive display of oils you have there Mike.

One of these days I'll have to bring my bike over the water. I have family  close to Castlecomer.
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Re: another newbie
« Reply #21 on: May 08, 2011, 04:59:16 PM »
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Impressive display of oils you have there Mike.

One of these days I'll have to bring my bike over the water. I have family  close to Castlecomer.

Nice part of the country, some great biking roads in the southeast.

Well I went west again Saturday (West Clare) to collect the new family member, she's in her new home now, Two twins to keep each other company,  :)



Oil and filter change done today, also plugs and air filter.

Checked final drive and driveshaft levels, driveshaft was well down, had to add about 60cc, (Will be changing the final drive, driveshaft and gearbox oil shortly anyway)

Temporay job to secure the seat, Pumped tyre's Then went for a spin,  :) motor is running very nicely, though after the new oil the idle is a bit too low, Bike handling very well on good roads but a bit unsettled at the rear on rough/ridgy surfaces, Rear tyre not great and I suppose original shocks can't be up to much at this stage, Still all in all a good baseline to start improving upon.

Mike
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