76 was a good year it should have a disc front brake then, ignition timing is critical, make sure autolube injector pump is putting out the proper amount, check for air leaks in the intake tract. Post a pic when you get it home.
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76 was a good year it should have a disc front brake then, ignition timing is critical, make sure autolube injector pump is putting out the proper amount, check for air leaks in the intake tract. Post a pic when you get it home.
Pretty sure it's disc. I'll spam away with it as I've been waiting 5 years to get it home.
Let's see if we can bring this one back from the dead:
A 2018 Tuono has replaced the '12 Street Triple R from my earlier posts in this thread. I wanted something with more power after moving to CO. 10k mountain passes really sap the power from a motor.
https://i.imgur.com/exmJJv9l.jpg
At work with a friend's Panigale V4. I've ridden the Duc a few times, it's an amazing bike that I would never spend my own money on. The heat it spits off onto the rider is atrocious.
https://i.imgur.com/EOKEBvVl.jpg
Scored this 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 this spring for 2 grand!
Only 15,000 miles.
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Ive been out of riding since the late 80s. My primary interests were older harleys, my favorite being the 1947 Knucklehead I built from parts into a road bike and rode all over Az and back and forth across the country many times. No real interest in bikes in ages,.....until going in a friends shop to say Hi and BS a bit. he had a nice 1949 Panhead custom that caught my eye and sparked my interest. I quickly realized it was way out of my possible budget, not to mention the extra $2500 or so it would cost to add electric start to one that old, as with my health problems, i wasnt able to kick start one of these. But, the spark had started. He mentioned a somewhat rough 84 H-D Low Rider he had that he may be able to get me into if I was interested. I overcame my objection to such a new bike, and was finally able to get it worked out. I also figured id need a sidecar, I am somewhat concerned about my hip, back or shoulder spazzing when I stopped and falling over. A sidecar also allows the dog to go riding and adventuring. I cant ride very long at this point, but seem to be gaining on it a bit.
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I later located a used DMC brand sidecar, I dont have all the hardware to attach it yet, hopefully this summer I can get it completed. The sidecar gives quite a lot of room to carry tons of junk when out, or make short shopping trips for groceries or whatever. I had a receiver hitch added to the back of the sidecar frame, it already had one in the front. It will allow an ATV winch to be used, or tow a small motorcycle camp or cargo trailer.
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In studying about sidecars, I quickly learned that sidecars and dogs seemed like a match made in heaven. I was repeatedly referred to the advrider forum to learn about sidecars, and found a 140-some page thread on pictures of dogs and sidecars.
Random happy adventure dog picture from the net
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I cant get out and hike now like I used to, and have been wanting something i can do outside with the dog. Riding and exploring dirt roads in Az and other places sounds like a good way to be outside and doing fun stuff that the dog can also do.
Hoping to get to do some of this before long.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov170xSx0L4
Made some progress on the sidecar project a few weeks ago. Still havent convinced the dog yet on it being the coolest dog hauler ever.
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Here's a good story about it.
https://www.cycleworld.com/ural-side...eles-non-stop/
Thanks.
Yes, you steer it, and lean your body weight into the corners some. Braking tends to pull left somewhat, power tends to pull right somewhat. If you have a brake on the car it negates the braking pull to the left somewhat. Im just getting started getting used to it but its been fun. It needs a little fine tuning on adjustments, but its rideable and no major issues so far.