Fork oil is essentially ATF. In fact, the manuals for older bikes often specify ATF in the forks, and some people still use ATF to save money. ATF is a type of hydraulic fluid, as is brake fluid....
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Fork oil is essentially ATF. In fact, the manuals for older bikes often specify ATF in the forks, and some people still use ATF to save money. ATF is a type of hydraulic fluid, as is brake fluid....
Years ago most bikes had a little drain plug at the bottom of the fork, and the manual would call for a regular change. I did it a few times but it could be a mess because that oil would spray all...
When I bought my 2016 in matte white, I researched matte safe cleaners before the first wash. There are plenty available, but most had to be ordered online. The Meguire's website said a few of their...
This reminds me of a friend I worked with in an I.T. group years ago. He was a brilliant software and network engineer, but not very mechanically inclined. One morning he pulled his Camry out of the...
The chrome wheels really make a difference on that Valk. Otherwise it was very original except for the seat, and only had 19,000 miles. Even the saddlebags were Hondaline, with the Valkyrie logo...
I already replaced the rear on my Valkyrie Interstate with a Bridgestone and will soon order a BS front. One other factor is price. All tires have had huge increases, but Bridgestones are still less...
Many Valkyrie owners have had similar experiences. However when they don't blow up, they're a good, long lasting tire. I've ridden my 2 Valkyries 110,000 and 179,000 miles, and run Avons most of the...
Last month, before two long rides, I changed my tires. My front, an Avon, had good tread left, but developed this massive bulge. Luckily this was 2 miles from home, not on the 'Loneliest Road in...
Even more...
Sonora Pass was beautiful
http://dchealy.com/valk/lonerd7.jpg
And steep - a 25% grade!
http://dchealy.com/valk/lonerd8.jpg
Very nice Valkyrie from Attic Rat...
More photos...
One of over 200 wineries in Paso
http://dchealy.com/valk/lonerd4.jpg
The west end of the ride
http://dchealy.com/valk/lonerd5.jpg
The PCH is one of the best rides anywhere...
As I mentioned in my previous post, I haven't visited this board since 2022. But I didn't miss too much, so hopefully everyone is busy riding! That's what I've been doing...
Last week I rode US-50...
I haven't posted here since last year, but I logged on and saw my old red 2013 on the home page, parked in front of a hamburger stand in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. I rode nearly 600 miles today and...
I read that in October, the UK will increase electric rates to $0.61 per KWH, up from $0.25 just a year ago. The government there caps rates, but so many utilities went bankrupt last year that they...
I think creating a shipping label is pretty easy. You can do it yourself on the carrier's website by entering the pickup and delivery addresses, weight, and paying the shipping charges. They create a...
When I order something online, as soon as I get the tracking number from the vendor I go to the USPS/UPS/FedEx/DHL website and sign up for email alerts. After than I get a message every time the item...
That's what some of the zealots want. They envision a socialist paradise were everyone lives in apartments and rides a bus to work. Interestingly motorcycles are never mentioned in their plans, not...