Recent content by NoCal

Thanks, The battery holds a charge after putting it on the charger. But when I put it on the voltage meter it wasn't charging. About 13.4 V both with the engine running and off

Thanks. I should have mentioned that I checked and cleaned all contacts before posting. I am not sure what you mean by "Could be the stator, the flywheel magnets let go (ask Hellgate!!!)"?

Hello, My battery kept going dead even after charging it. Before buying a new battery I placed a volt meter on the battery. It is not charging when the bike is running. Any thoughts or help as to what to check/do/replace would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.....NoCal

Thanks for the link. Those windscreens look too low. I am looking for something taller

Hi, I drained my rear brake without the brake bleeding tool. (DUMB) Now I have air in my lines. Any help on what I need to do now? Thanks

Hello, $$ I am looking for a tall Gen 1 windscreen. At least 20" or taller. $$ Thanks

Hello, $$ I am looking for a tall Gen 1 windscreen. At least 20" or taller. $$ Thanks

19in windscreen Hi, Is the 19in touring windscreen still available? I apologize but I don't know if I have a 1/2 faring or naked. Will the screen fit the attached pics? Thanks

Hi, I need to replace my plugs. Is it worth it to buy performance plugs (iridium, etc) or do standard quality plugs work just as well. I'm doing a lot of commuting and some twisties. Not a race bike. Thanks

My favorite shop suddenly closed. Does anyone know of a good shop in san francisco, or sonoma county? Or any shops to stay away from? Thx

Awhile ago someone posted a great article/site comparing Oil Filters. I cannot find it. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Great article. I guess I will stop using Penzoil.

Older member is back Hello everyone, I am back after a long break. I found a new job, getting divorced, moved to San Francisco and found an Awesome 2005 FZ1 with only 9K, Corbin seat, Radar/laser detector, 2 different luggage bags and racks, lami-flow windshield, heated grips. I just put new...

Great Looking Bike

I am a longtime fan of Carhartt double knees for all sorts of outdoor activites. My dad and I have bought all sorts of stuff from Duluth and there is NEVER an issue returning their product because it is the wrong size (or for any reason actually). They don't seem to sell it anymore but I have...

:stunta]:SWEET Ride Billy. I have restored a few Schwinn's myself. Even though I have a pretty nice Mtn bike my favorite bike to ride is my 3 Speed Schwinn (internal hub too). One point I learned the hard way after spending an hour trying to force the wrong new tires on is that most bike...