New to Forum, Motorcycles

[LordNykon]

Hello,
I wanted to introduce myself as I maybe asking you guys a lot of questions and for support on my new bike. I have built a few BMW cars from same time period from the block up so from what I have messed with so far this is not bad at all  8-)  It is my first motorcycle, I did ride dirt bikes a bit in college (29 now). I recently bought a moped and road it about 10 times and decided I needed a real motorcycle.  I have signed up for the MSF class locally and bought and High-Vis Arai as well as some other top end safety stuff. I cant stay off the bike I have probably 500-1000 miles on it since a I bought it about 2 weeks ago. That being said I am doing my best to take things slow tapping the brake a few times before I stop or turn as a warning, watching for left hand turners and attempting to kill me and just riding slow etc!

Look forward to talking with you guys!

[Bengt_Phorqs]

Tell us about the bike.  What year is it?  Any photos yet?   Maybe put some details in your signature line.  Other than that, welcome to the farm.  You can find everything you need to keep the bike running here.

[montmil]

Hello,
I wanted to introduce myself as I maybe asking you guys a lot of questions and for support on my new bike. I have built a few BMW cars from same time period from the block up so from what I have messed with so far this is not bad at all  8-)  It is my first motorcycle, I did ride dirt bikes a bit in college (29 now). I recently bought a moped and road it about 10 times and decided I needed a real motorcycle.  I have signed up for the MSF class locally and bought and High-Vis Arai as well as some other top end safety stuff. I cant stay off the bike I have probably 500-1000 miles on it since a I bought it about 2 weeks ago. That being said I am doing my best to take things slow tapping the brake a few times before I stop or turn as a warning, watching for left hand turners and attempting to kill me and just riding slow etc!

Look forward to talking with you guys!

For some reason, all I saw in your first post was the word "Hello" so I've quoted your full post just in case others experience the same issue.

So, what sort of motorcycle did you buy? Since you're here, I'll take a SWAG and say it's an R65. Year and model?

The MSF course is an excellent idea for brand newbies and even riders with some experience. There is often a discount on your MC insurance policy if you show your "graduation" card.

We have a member in HotLanta that's a frequent poster.

Welcome to the herd. Post up a photo -properly scaled to fit the page requirements, please. As we say here in the asylum, No Photo? The bike doesn't exist.

[Bengt_Phorqs]

Oh, one other thing Nykon, watch out for the guy that goes by the name of Monte. 8-)

[LordNykon]

Sorry I thought I attached an image... 1982 R65LS came with hard bmw luggage and mounts.

[montmil]

Oh, one other thing Nykon, watch out for the guy that goes by the name of Monte. 8-)

I heard that! Isn't your USA Visitor Card about to expire?  

[montmil]

Noticed in the photo that your R65 still has the California Nanny State-required Pulse Air Injection System that became a curse on ALL USA importeds.

The real down side of this ghetto eco fix it it lead to greatly increased heat around the exhaust vale and seat areas. This, in turn, led to some expensive valve recession/burning valve/damaged valve seat/head damage for some owners.

Here's how to dump it, why and and the new parts needed to clean up where the junk lived.

http://ibmwr.org/r-tech/airheads/plug_fresh_air.shtml

[Lucky_Lou]

Sorry I thought I attached an image... 1982 R65LS came with hard bmw luggage and mounts.

Any relation to that Lucan guy ? welcome
 Lou

[LordNykon]

Noticed in the photo that your R65 still has the California Nanny State-required Pulse Air Injection System that became a curse on ALL USA importeds.

The real down side of this ghetto eco fix it it lead to greatly increased heat around the exhaust vale and seat areas. This, in turn, led to some expensive valve recession/burning valve/damaged valve seat/head damage for some owners.

Thanks for the heads up! I knew about this I just have yet to plug it and replace it I was going to do filters right off the Carburetors after that fix

[LordNykon]

Any relation to that Lucan guy ? welcome
Lou  

Nope, I am unfamiliar with him.

[Lucky_Lou]

Any relation to that Lucan guy ? welcome
Lou  

Nope, I am unfamiliar with him.

Forgive me that was one for the Brits............ hopefully they will chip in ,http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Lucan

Lou

[marcmax]

<Any relation to that Lucan guy ?>

But a possibly one with Zero Cool, Acid Burn or Cereal Killer?

[nhmaf]

Welcome aboard!

Nice choice too !
don't worry about the EPA plumbing thing at this stage - unless you are getting alot of popping from the exhaust when slowing down for a stop.    If all is working OK, it won't cause any issues.  But if it isn't, then it is often easier to remove it than to get it working right, as the snorkel valves in the airbox are a Pain when not fully functional.  Depending on your state inspection/emission requirements, you might possibly need those there (California is one such place).

I'm still running mine with the plumbing on, but when/if the time comes it gives me trouble, it will likely be coming off unless our state makes their testing more stringent.

In Texas, there are much fewer rules...   that's why guys like Monte thrive there  

[AJB]

Any relation to that Lucan guy ? welcome
Lou  

Nope, I am unfamiliar with him.

Forgive me that was one for the Brits............ hopefully they will chip in ,http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Lucan

Lou

Did you think you'd found him, Lou?  I don't think there's a reward if that's what you were hoping for!  

[AJB]

Lord Nykon, welcome on board from a fellow newbie.
Nice looking bike - any idea what happened to the LS nose fairing?
Should I call you My Lord?