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[Gettinold]

Harry your not right.    And yes it looks good on you.... go for it. 

[Gettinold]

Keeping this theme in mind of saving gasoline and spurring on the economy, I was out today looking for a newer / more fuel efficient mode of transportation to help lessen our dependencies on OPEC and such monopolies during this gas crunch.   Today, I happened upon a bike, although the dealer couldn't quite tell me the gas mileage or other l tidbits about the bike.    I asked a few pertinent questions of the dealer about the bike, but Unfortunately the were unable or unwilling to share any history about the bike with me.   They did say the owner had too many other motorcycles that he was fond of and this one just had to go, ??.      One has to wonder why a man wouldn't be so found of the 1st production model "M" model to hit the streets.   The dealer was unable to contact the owner to talk about price (phone disconnnected) , they said it had been there quite a while, but that was as far as they would comment.    While going over the bike I noticed this strange black shock like item connecting the frame to the front end.  They said the bike would come with this steering stabilizer, one has to wonder why such a finely built, well crafted machine such as this would need any after market assistance with stability.   I know on my bike which puts out at least what this bike does, and it doesn't need any such assistance .. hrmph ...

So does this bike fit me well what do you think?      

Harry you never looked so good, go ahead and buy it you a--hole. 

[RJ749]

I wonder if the owner is in Construction.........................

I say BUY Harry, Buy

[HUBBARD]

America runs on trucks. With this latest round of increases EVERYTHING is going up.
We all bite the bullet and try to keep prices down.
Do the oil companies? NO
Hang the oil company execs in public and denut them.
I bet then diesel fuel will come down to below the price of gas where it should be.

Well, well, Chipper, smarter words were never spoken.  The only trick that would stop America in its tracks, is for all the Fuel Haulers to park up.  I'm talkin' about the Drivers', not the owners of the refineries. These Drivers' just don't realize how much power they possess.  If they would stick together, and stop transporting fuel, America would stop dead in its tracks.  I promise you chit would change then.  But stick together ain't in the whole bunch of truck drivers.  There endeth the lesson.  Later--HUBBARD   

[HUBBARD]

Keeping this theme in mind of saving gasoline and spurring on the economy, I was out today looking for a newer / more fuel efficient mode of transportation to help lessen our dependencies on OPEC and such monopolies during this gas crunch.   Today, I happened upon a bike, although the dealer couldn't quite tell me the gas mileage or other l tidbits about the bike.    I asked a few pertinent questions of the dealer about the bike, but Unfortunately the were unable or unwilling to share any history about the bike with me.   They did say the owner had too many other motorcycles that he was fond of and this one just had to go, ??.      One has to wonder why a man wouldn't be so found of the 1st production model "M" model to hit the streets.   The dealer was unable to contact the owner to talk about price (phone disconnnected) , they said it had been there quite a while, but that was as far as they would comment.    While going over the bike I noticed this strange black shock like item connecting the frame to the front end.  They said the bike would come with this steering stabilizer, one has to wonder why such a finely built, well crafted machine such as this would need any after market assistance with stability.   I know on my bike which puts out at least what this bike does, and it doesn't need any such assistance .. hrmph ...

So does this bike fit me well what do you think?      

Harry, is that the Chipster's Thunder Mountain Steed you are so eloquently straddled?  It's for SALE?  What's up with that?  Please advise.  Later-HUBBARD 

[Unbalanced]

Hubbard,

For a man with so many lessons I doubt you really need an answer to your question.       I can't speak for the owner, but after Maggie Valley stories and seeing a Steering Stabilizer on the bike one might be able to make some hypothetical hypothesis on the subject.

It's for SALE?  What's up with that?   Please advise.  Later-HUBBARD 

As for why it is for sale the only thing I could get from the Stealership was the guy has too many bikes?   "Chipster"  maybe able to answer your question of why he getting rid of the bike.    Then again he has been very evasive about it when asked before maybe you will have better luck asking that question Hubbard.

[SPIDERMAN]

While going over the bike I noticed this strange black shock like item connecting the frame to the front end.  They said the bike would come with this steering stabilizer, one has to wonder why such a finely built, well crafted machine such as this would need any after market assistance with stability.   I know on my bike which puts out at least what this bike does, and it doesn't need any such assistance .. hrmph ...

Harry,
        Stabilizers are a smart safety device for anyone running a high speed motorcycle. I started running them on hotrod FXR's back in the mid 90's. Take a look at any crotch rocket and you'll see em. When you start hitting triple digit speeds on a regular basis, you want to be able to stiffen up the steering damping to avoid front end wobble. If I had a bike built from scratch with the intent of riding it well over 100mph all the time,  there's no way in hell I wouldn't have a stabilizer on it. You may think your bike doesn't need any such assistance, but in truth, you're letting your cajones do your thinking on this one.

Just my $0.02

B B

[vagabond6542]

Harry,
        Stabilizers are a smart safety device for anyone running a high speed motorcycle. I started running them on hotrod FXR's back in the mid 90's. Take a look at any crotch rocket and you'll see em. When you start hitting triple digit speeds on a regular basis, you want to be able to stiffen up the steering damping to avoid front end wobble. If I had a bike built from scratch with the intent of riding it well over 100mph all the time,  there's no way in hell I wouldn't have a stabilizer on it. You may think your bike doesn't need any such assistance, but in truth, you're letting your cajones do your thinking on this one.

Just my $0.02

B B

Spidy,

I agree on the triple digit riding. A front-end stabilizer is a must.  I had a 01 GL1800 pull the wobble at 125 on me once.  Had to take a chit to get the seat out.

Vag

[Unbalanced]

Brian,

If I were running a batman fairing or the like  at those types of speeds I might be more inclined to get one sooner than later, but to date I have yet to have a problem with steering / wobble on the roadking.   

Now that it looks like Hubbard wants to TRY to redeem himself, on the next rendition of the roadking it might be a must have feature we will have to see.   

But lets face it this post isnt about steering stabilizers that is just a distractor for this stirring of the pot post

 

[SPIDERMAN]

To be honest with you Harry, I don't have a freakin clue WHAT this thread is about. It's so scatterbrained that you can't accuse anyone of thread jackin because there ain't really a thread here to jack. I took what I thought was a solid comment by you that I felt the need to offer up a different opinion on for the sake of our members who might not have any exposure to steering stabilizers and want to understand the need or lack of for installing one. If you've got another agenda here then spill your guts. I'm not the Old Orchard Beach Guesser, I don't always know what people are thinking.

B B

[DCFIREMANN]

Brian,

If I were running a batman fairing or the like  at those types of speeds I might be more inclined to get one sooner than later, but to date I have yet to have a problem with steering / wobble on the roadking.   

Now that it looks like Hubbard wants to TRY to redeem himself, on the next rendition of the roadking it might be a must have feature we will have to see.   

But lets face it this post isn't about steering stabilizers that is just a distractor for this stirring of the pot post

 

Well for anyone with any experience a Steering Stabilizer is or was standard equipment on any go fast bike. Harry I can tell you that bike just looks to fast for you.

As far as any redemption goes I can tell you there are a lot of very fast bikes on this site. You just have not run into them as of yet.

The one thing about Hubbard is he has a fast bike and likes to ride it fast. My hat goes out to him and the rest of the HBRR's, but beware of who is lurking!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[hogasm]

One theory says that as the companies have developed better refining methods to improve the yield of gasoline from a barrel of crude, the amount of diesel and fuel oil per barrel has of course decreased.  Then stricter exhaust emissions rules required a lower sulfur content in the fuel, which in turn requires additional refining steps and increases costs for the oil company.  So at the same time that much of the industry in this country abandoned rail in favor of trucks (to support just-in-time delivery and reduced inventories), the supply of diesel was reduced and the cost to produce it increased.  Increased demand with reduced supply equals higher prices.



JMHO - Jerry

While I was in Guatemala, I looked into purchasing a new 4 door diesel truck to leave down there with the boat. I could purchase a Chinese made 4 door truck that looked identical to a Ford Ranger....with an Isuzu diesel motor, 5 speed trans, 4 wheel drive, and loaded with all the electric door locks and windows ets....for under $12,000 american.   The diesel fuel down there is less refined but cost $4.00 a gallon. All the fuel there is shipped in, so that is why fuel is soo expensive. Some of their imported fuel is from Venezuela where diesel is under $0.20 a gallon.
Inquired about having this truck shipped into the USA.....$5000 shipping.....$8000 to upgrade the motor to meet the emissions for the USA. Fuel economy before changes is 45-50 mpg....after 20-25 mpg.

They also had a Chinese made motorcycle that looked like a cross between a V-Star and a Harley Fatboy....$2500 american, and gets over 70 mpg.

Don't know about some...but making my own bio-diesel is becoming more favorable.

[vagabond6542]

While I was in Guatemala, I looked into purchasing a new 4 door diesel truck to leave down there with the boat. I could purchase a Chinese made 4 door truck that looked identical to a Ford Ranger....with an Isuzu diesel motor, 5 speed trans, 4 wheel drive, and loaded with all the electric door locks and windows ets....for under $12,000 american.   The diesel fuel down there is less refined but cost $4.00 a gallon. All the fuel there is shipped in, so that is why fuel is soo expensive. Some of their imported fuel is from Venezuela where diesel is under $0.20 a gallon.
Inquired about having this truck shipped into the USA.....$5000 shipping.....$8000 to upgrade the motor to meet the emissions for the USA. Fuel economy before changes is 45-50 mpg....after 20-25 mpg.

They also had a Chinese made motorcycle that looked like a cross between a V-Star and a Harley Fatboy....$2500 american, and gets over 70 mpg.

Don't know about some...but making my own bio-diesel is becoming more favorable.

Now, I think this thread went into jack. 
To make bio-diesel, let me know when you can make it cheaper per gallon than being bought.
I have a Turbo Cummings to deal with. It cost me $120.00 to put 30 gallons in it.

[hogasm]

Now, I think this thread went into jack. 
To make bio-diesel, let me know when you can make it cheaper per gallon than being bought.
I have a Turbo Cummings to deal with. It cost me $120.00 to put 30 gallons in it.

You can make bio-diesel for around $1.00 a gallon.....after the initial outlay of capital for all the equipment.....around $1000 to make a 100 gallons

Biggest challenge is to be able to acquire the cooking oil from restaurants

[vagabond6542]

You can make bio-diesel for around $1.00 a gallon.....after the initial outlay of capital for all the equipment.....around $1000 to make a 100 gallons

Biggest challenge is to be able to acquire the cooking oil from restaurants

I think your calculator broke. $1000 to make 100 gallons= $10 to make 1 gallon.
Would bio-diesel raise a rukus with the HPRS and injectors?
I don't think I would have much money to spend on OCD.