tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post4687846189121477268..comments2023-04-30T09:12:56.208-05:00Comments on Twists and Leanings: Good News/Bad NewsKeith - Circle Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-76673208430431041542012-10-18T05:48:14.169-05:002012-10-18T05:48:14.169-05:00raymi,
Glad you are enjoying my blog. Billie's...raymi,<br />Glad you are enjoying my blog. Billie's windshield was purchased as part of a package Carter Bros (the old distributor) was offering. It clipped on the handlebars. One of the clips broke. I've taken it off and am running w/o it. I don't know if I'll replace it or not. Billie now has over 19,000 miles on her. I still ride her back and forth to work everyday. She has been a great bike.<br />~keithKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-75607652769727170472012-10-18T02:19:16.949-05:002012-10-18T02:19:16.949-05:00I am loving your blog.I was also wondering where y...I am loving your blog.I was also wondering where you purchased Billie's windshield?raymihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750778066680742627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-70769382560582973982012-04-04T04:43:09.970-05:002012-04-04T04:43:09.970-05:00Keith,
Again, Mr. Riepe (this is twice today) ha...Keith, <br /><br />Again, Mr. Riepe (this is twice today) has beaten me to the punch. If you change your own oil, I was going to suggest looking for flakes of metal. Sounds like your bike got too hot causing the pistons to expand. (I hope not!) It can cause your cylinder sleeves some damage. Can you run a compression test, too? I think it's due diligence. I know how much Billie means to you, I feel the same way about my machines. <br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and LifeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-85003417212680273052012-04-04T00:13:29.401-05:002012-04-04T00:13:29.401-05:00They are predicting a snowstorm tomorrow in Albert...They are predicting a snowstorm tomorrow in Alberta. Winter isn't done until May it seems like. Holding my breath, it's supposed to be nice here this weekend.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-36141008871423447312012-04-03T21:45:09.460-05:002012-04-03T21:45:09.460-05:00Jack,
My experience has been the same with these k...Jack,<br />My experience has been the same with these kinds of noises. I'm hoping it is merely one of the bolts having loosened that holds the rear sprocket. This is a common problem with the Symba. But, be assured, Thursday morning I am taking it to "he who must be revered." If anyone can find an intermittent problem, I'm confident it is he.<br /><br />Your absence is always noted. I suspected it was related to your writing. The book is important and I'm glad you are burrowing into it.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-81085997894906452162012-04-03T21:32:49.345-05:002012-04-03T21:32:49.345-05:00I, too, like to find out what's around the cor...I, too, like to find out what's around the corner. It was very nice to "pop out" where I did. I'd had nearly all the adventure I wanted for the day.<br /><br />I, too, hope nothing major is wrong with Billie. I think there is cause for optimism. We will see.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-15922843055686187432012-04-03T21:30:14.410-05:002012-04-03T21:30:14.410-05:00bob,
Since I'm not experiencing any unusual sy...bob,<br />Since I'm not experiencing any unusual symptoms coming from the bike, I'm hopeful that nothing is damaged. I remain optimistic. But, I'll know more Thursday.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-26613915145695246822012-04-03T21:26:01.254-05:002012-04-03T21:26:01.254-05:00"Spring naked", yep, she is. Love that d..."Spring naked", yep, she is. Love that description! It's been over 10,000mi since she last make that noise. There is one thing we did about the time it stopped. I'm thinking it may be the same thing. If so, it will be a super easy and inexpensive fix.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-30226180030370317762012-04-03T21:20:01.461-05:002012-04-03T21:20:01.461-05:00Dom,
Mike, my mechanic, and I are going to go over...Dom,<br />Mike, my mechanic, and I are going to go over Billie with a fine tooth comb on Thursday morning. The bike is running great and there has been no return of the noise. I have an idea I know what it is, but we'll see Thursday.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-49146850135539708162012-04-03T21:17:45.522-05:002012-04-03T21:17:45.522-05:00Dar,
I hope where you are Spring is there to stay....Dar,<br />I hope where you are Spring is there to stay. I will be very surprised if we get any more snow, still....Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-62381271289832843452012-04-03T21:16:13.699-05:002012-04-03T21:16:13.699-05:00Roger,
I'm not sure many who know me would thi...Roger,<br />I'm not sure many who know me would think "adventurous spirit" is at all synonymous with my character. That said, occasionally a bit of adventure finds me anyway.<br />Oh well.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-60493953835235318502012-04-03T21:09:48.654-05:002012-04-03T21:09:48.654-05:00Sonja,
A few days ago I commented on my other blog...Sonja,<br />A few days ago I commented on my other blog about seeing a 50cc scooter on the portion of Old Route 66 that I travel nearly every day. Watching him in traffic reminded me of why I moved up to the Symba. Sunday, I found myself back in a most uncomfortable riding situation. I, too, am glad that nothing worrisome happened...but, I will admit to having been worried more than a wee bit at least a couple of times.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-2411645211889822362012-04-03T21:04:01.230-05:002012-04-03T21:04:01.230-05:00Lori,
It was one of those things. I thought I was ...Lori,<br />It was one of those things. I thought I was somewhere else, and by the time I figured out where I was I was committed to the road I shouldn't have been on. But, as you noticed. It did all work out. I suppose it was an adventure :)Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-64075026222567069502012-04-03T17:50:05.276-05:002012-04-03T17:50:05.276-05:00Dear Keith:
Motorcycles, both big and small, only...Dear Keith:<br /><br />Motorcycles, both big and small, only make two kinds of sounds: the normal kind and the expensive kind. The expensive ones sound like metal on metal or occasionally screech. Since the bike didn't come to an abrupt halt, I think you can rule out a brake problem. <br /><br />But trust me... A problem you have. The problem you don't want is a back wheel that locks up at 55 mph — in a curve. I suggest you take a good look at the oil in the trans and in the crankcase — for little shiny specs. <br /><br />You might also have a wheel bearing that is in the process of going to heaven. I have learned one hard lesson, and that is that things that make metallic screechy noises never heal themselves. <br /><br />Forgive me for not commenting more often in the past months, but I am working like mad on the final phases of this book and get lost for hours at my desk. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reep<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-64240265498149935022012-04-02T23:21:25.227-05:002012-04-02T23:21:25.227-05:00Bridges can be tricky. It makes you realize what a...Bridges can be tricky. It makes you realize what an obstacle rivers were back before bridges. Very effective barriers. <br /><br />I love the exploration photos. I love checking out a new road or path...to see where it leads. Extra fun when it surprises you by popping you out somewhere familiar. Good stuff this.<br /><br />Mystery sounds from the bike, I don't like. I hope everything is okay with Billie.Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-66360358718176554602012-04-02T15:12:38.729-05:002012-04-02T15:12:38.729-05:00Keith:
it's great to explore new roads, but s...<b>Keith:</b><br /><br />it's great to explore new roads, but strange noises aren't good. Hope nothing is damaged.<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-84069113725772946762012-04-02T10:48:45.412-05:002012-04-02T10:48:45.412-05:00Yay, Billie is once again Spring naked.
I am glad...Yay, Billie is once again Spring naked.<br /><br />I am glad that you were able to find more of a back road to avoid the interstate. Bummer that Billie was making growling noises but hopefully like everyone has said, it will help diagnose it.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-3812515261690933802012-04-02T07:01:31.024-05:002012-04-02T07:01:31.024-05:00Metallic noises like that aren't good, but now...Metallic noises like that aren't good, but now that you can reproduce them reliably you can work on determining cause with your mechanic....or do you do your own wrench turning?<br /><br />Dom<br /><br /> <a href="http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Redleg's Rides</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-14097-Colorado-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner" rel="nofollow">Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner</a>redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-17658475681983038172012-04-01T23:42:59.046-05:002012-04-01T23:42:59.046-05:00The meal on metal sound can not be a good thing, I...The meal on metal sound can not be a good thing, I hope you figure that out. I am hoping spring is here to stay and am hoping the salt trucks have gone to bed until next winter.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-9821501231822005542012-04-01T23:36:49.882-05:002012-04-01T23:36:49.882-05:00Love your adventoureous spirit Keith!Love your adventoureous spirit Keith!Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-78196866247042677712012-04-01T23:03:15.562-05:002012-04-01T23:03:15.562-05:00I hear you, we have somewhat the same situation, a...I hear you, we have somewhat the same situation, and can only get out of here by crossing highway bridges. No big deal on my Sportster but big deal when riding the scooter. Glad that you and Billie made it, and nothing worrisome happened.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-67672337463933027672012-04-01T22:26:12.093-05:002012-04-01T22:26:12.093-05:00Always looking on the bright side. :) But it is al...Always looking on the bright side. :) But it is always exciting to find the shortcuts and byways. Glad you both had a good (ish) day.BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.com