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[Twolanerider]

Bolshevik.

[ultrafxr]

What is different about the Barnett discs vs the stock that the syn causes so much problem? 

[Twolanerider]

What is different about the Barnett discs vs the stock that the syn causes so much problem? 

Obviously some materials difference Jerry.  But specifically what the guy couldn't or wouldn't say.  Also is apparently the same the case that some do and some don't have problems.  Apparently enough have problems that even from the small cohort of Barnett users here we have three or four who have experienced it to some degree.  That would suggest it's a relatively common phenomenon with the synthetic oil combination.

[Twolanerider]

Latest from Barnett:

I can't damn the efforts or insights of their tech support people.  Though whomever in their system did the docs here might deserve a few minutes of special guidance.

Spoke with Barnett tech support again just a few minutes ago.  Explained that cleaning everything and wiping it down hadn't changed it.  Still had the locked-up problem.  Before I got to the point of asking for them he asked for the address to send out a set of replacement disks.

He explained that the disks I have are also an "old style" friction plate now outdated by a "new" plate that is made differently.  Rather than a small number (4) of large segments of friction material the new disks will have 20 small segments.  Apparently this is better.  I just hope it works.

They're supplying the parts at no cost.  Still be down for the time it takes ground shipping to get from the left coast to here.  It is at least early enough out there that he promised they would ship today.

Clutch change should be a simple chore.  It really should.  I'm starting to worry now about having it buttoned up to go to Georgia the end of the month.  The SERG is here now but I'd really like to get more familiar with it before heading out cross country.  SERG doesn't have a trailer hitch either.  Would hate to have to leave the trailer behind.  Also don't yet have a clue about the cam bearing and tensioners on that 20k mile 2000 model Twin Cam.

I'm just venting now.  Hopefully everyone stopped reading after finding out Barnett is supplying disks with no hassle and no charge.  Am going to go find and beat the cat for puking on my t-shirt.

[ccr]

It'll work out.  In the end it always does. And heck, if you had to get close and personal with the RG on the way to Georgia and back, it is still a big step up from your ole softail or road king.  Who needs that trailer anyway for such a few days of travel?  Have a good time, no matter which bike you ride.  Get the clutch fixed though for Sedona.  K? 

[Twolanerider]

It'll work out.  In the end it always does. And heck, if you had to get close and personal with the RG on the way to Georgia and back, it is still a big step up from your ole softail or road king.  Who needs that trailer anyway for such a few days of travel?  Have a good time, no matter which bike you ride.  Get the clutch fixed though for Sedona.  K? 

Thanks Candy.  Reminding that it's no big deal is a good thing.  I am a bit grumpy right now (Roger will find and display a Snow White based image after that remark).

The Road Glide already has fresh fluids in all three holes.  It's got saddlebags and a tour pak.  I've gone much farther and longer with a lot less space to do it in.  So I am whining for no good reason.  Having gotten the trailer now it would be nice to use it again.  But, especially for just a short trip back and forth to Georgia the trailer is by no means mandatory. 

The thing I'd miss even more would be missing the first opportunity to really stretch out the engine work on the red bike.  I was really looking forward to that. 

Getting the same first opportunity to get familiar with the SERG would be wonderful too.  Hopefully the cam tensioners would not shell on the very first trip.  Two bikes can't fight me like that at the same time can they ?

[Twolanerider]

ooops, yes, lots more time between Georgia and York then Sedona.  The red bike's clutch would have to be done by then.  Just have to.

If new plates get here on Friday or Monday it should quite frankly be done whatever night the new parts arrive.  It's not like this job takes very long.  It just sucks when it drags out like this.

[Screamin]

And for Gawd's sake remember where you park the parts.

[Twolanerider]

And for Gawd's sake remember where you park the parts.

Amen to that Brother Scream.  Amen to that.  In fact they are all already checked and doubled checked on the parts cart.  Tools and parts off the lift and off the floor.  Nothing can bump them, hide them or be otherwise rude to them.  Shotgun is in the garage loaded with shot specifically sized for chromemoly termites just in case the little bastards are brave enough to show their heads again.

[Screamin]

Good deal man, good deal. Won't have to sweat that.

[sadunbar]

Latest from Barnett:

I can't damn the efforts or insights of their tech support people.  Though whomever in their system did the docs here might deserve a few minutes of special guidance.

Spoke with Barnett tech support again just a few minutes ago.  Explained that cleaning everything and wiping it down hadn't changed it.  Still had the locked-up problem.  Before I got to the point of asking for them he asked for the address to send out a set of replacement disks.

He explained that the disks I have are also an "old style" friction plate now outdated by a "new" plate that is made differently.   Rather than a small number (4) of large segments of friction material the new disks will have 20 small segments.  Apparently this is better.  I just hope it works.

They're supplying the parts at no cost.  Still be down for the time it takes ground shipping to get from the left coast to here.  It is at least early enough out there that he promised they would ship today.

Clutch change should be a simple chore.  It really should.  I'm starting to worry now about having it buttoned up to go to Georgia the end of the month.  The SERG is here now but I'd really like to get more familiar with it before heading out cross country.  SERG doesn't have a trailer hitch either.  Would hate to have to leave the trailer behind.  Also don't yet have a clue about the cam bearing and tensioners on that 20k mile 2000 model Twin Cam.

I'm just venting now.  Hopefully everyone stopped reading after finding out Barnett is supplying disks with no hassle and no charge.  Am going to go find and beat the cat for puking on my t-shirt.

And don't anyone start making silly analogy's comparing that comment to any previous similiar comments about head gaskets......   

[Twolanerider]

And don't anyone start making silly analogy's comparing that comment to any previous similiar comments about head gaskets......   

Ok, that was funny. Even more so because when I was on the phone with the guy as he's laboriously explaining that there is a "difference" and that I'll be getting something new and improved going through my head is "oh great, another phukking head gasket."

[HogBreath]

Didya know that if your own vehicle runs into your own vehicle and demolishes them both, that your insurance doesn't cover it? Can't insure yourself against yourself. Don't ask me how I know this, but I once sent a fleet of vehicles out one after the other. Not any more.

[SBB]

Just remind me Don at CHL to not park in front of you!

OK

And yes, I'm wounded over that cover thread, this could take time to heal!

 

[sadunbar]

Just remind me Don at CHL to not park in front of you!

OK

And yes, I'm wounded over that cover thread, this could take time to heal!

 

I bet the SERG is afraid of the SEEG in the TwoLane garage!