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by fastpakr
Mon May 13, 2019 11:23 am
Forum: Carbs & Fuel System and Intake
Topic: Mircosquirt Fuel Injection Project log.
Replies: 42
Views: 57632

Re: Mircosquirt Fuel Injection Project log.

Did you ever make further progress on this?
by fastpakr
Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:59 am
Forum: Lessons Well Learned
Topic: Replace those old tires!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 15858

Re: Replace those old tires!!!

Are you coming to the Lake Hope gathering next weekend? If so, I can park it on the bike somewhere and hand it off to you then.
by fastpakr
Tue Aug 30, 2011 3:24 pm
Forum: Lessons Well Learned
Topic: Replace those old tires!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 15858

Re: Replace those old tires!!!

I do, but unfortunately it's still in use. Wish I could help (really - I'd love to sell it) but my dad's been using it constantly for a while now. He's down a vehicle, otherwise I'd ask for it back.


On topic - I know Bill is running a car tire. Not sure who else might be.
by fastpakr
Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: Lessons Well Learned
Topic: Replace those old tires!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 15858

Re: Replace those old tires!!!

Wasn't me - I'm running Pirelli MT66's front and rear.
by fastpakr
Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:49 pm
Forum: Other Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: SEAT
Replies: 26
Views: 34218

Re: SEAT

The ATV seat cushions you can buy at WalMart, etc do a great job of adding to the comfort of the seat (and blocking it from sun exposure).
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stearns-Black ... r/10727537
by fastpakr
Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:18 am
Forum: Carbs & Fuel System and Intake
Topic: Mircosquirt Fuel Injection Project log.
Replies: 42
Views: 57632

Re: Mircosquirt Fuel Injection Project log.

Glad to hear that you have work to keep you busy and that you haven't given up. Keep us posted as you have time.
by fastpakr
Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:20 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Who has replaced stock headlight with brighter one?
Replies: 10
Views: 13745

Re: Who has replaced stock headlight with brighter one?

The silver star is a good light bulb. Are you sure you just don't need to aim your light properly? Mine is stock or at least I think it is and it's plenty bright. I have a friend with a 94 Vulcan 750 The previous owner had put a brighter light in his. I'll see if he knows what it is. I had pondered...
by fastpakr
Wed May 04, 2011 3:09 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Right side exhaust header
Replies: 26
Views: 37681

Re: Right side exhaust header

Another option might be to grab an exhaust system off a Ninja 500 and let a shop do the work necessary to route it around any interference issues.
by fastpakr
Mon May 02, 2011 12:47 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Getting a new-to-me '95 VN500-A6 on the 1st!
Replies: 10
Views: 12848

Re: Getting a new-to-me '95 VN500-A6 on the 1st!

My first guess is that you're probably fine, but you ought to be able to drain off a small amount of fluid quite easily at home if you want to be safe. Just loosen the drain bolt enough to let it slowly seep out and periodically check the level, or you can siphon it out through the fill plug.
by fastpakr
Mon May 02, 2011 5:32 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Getting a new-to-me '95 VN500-A6 on the 1st!
Replies: 10
Views: 12848

Re: Getting a new-to-me '95 VN500-A6 on the 1st!

Should be half full when vertical with the engine off. Glad you like it!

When you change the oil, you can grab a filter at Wal Mart. The SuperTech 7317 is cheap and one of the better filters available.
http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html
by fastpakr
Sun May 01, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Getting a new-to-me '95 VN500-A6 on the 1st!
Replies: 10
Views: 12848

Re: Getting a new-to-me '95 VN500-A6 on the 1st!

Last you posted elsewhere, you were picking it up today. How did that go?
by fastpakr
Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:29 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: new rider from NC
Replies: 2
Views: 5316

Re: new rider from NC

Whiteram, I'm not sure what to say here. On the other forum you've been provided the info multiple times to contact Vicente (aka 500 Rider) about the highway bars, and yet you keep asking for it again or for someone else to email you directly with info. What exactly is it that you're not getting whe...
by fastpakr
Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: Carbs & Fuel System and Intake
Topic: EN500C Gas Tank Re-size
Replies: 27
Views: 34751

Re: EN500C Gas Tank Re-size

How's the comfort on that tank, i.e. does the width cause any uncomfortable splaying out of your knees?
by fastpakr
Tue Feb 15, 2011 3:33 pm
Forum: General Troubleshooting
Topic: What might cause a 10 mpg drop in my fuel mileage
Replies: 22
Views: 29305

Re: What might cause a 10 mpg drop in my fuel mileage

The next time you do an oil change, send off a sample to a lab. They can give you all the data on it, including fuel contamination. Could be very useful in determining if you have a fuel system issue.
by fastpakr
Mon Feb 07, 2011 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What will replace the Vulcan 500 LTD?
Replies: 10
Views: 13401

Re: What will replace the Vulcan 500 LTD?

The 400 is, as you said, just a sleeved 650 engine. It's a reduced effect version like a lot of similar models of other motorcycles in Canada and Europe. They exist to meet the tiered licensing structure found in other countries. Not much point in putting the 400 version in the Vulcan when you could...

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