[Old Kentucky Guy]

I changed out my Memphis Shades Del Rio and went back to my Dart Marlin windscreen.
No matter how I adjusted the Del Rio, it made the turbulence on my shoulders erratic and made the bike feel unstable. Did 50 miles first today with the Del Rio and then another 50 with the Marlin. Looks like the Marlin won.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

It's not what I did to her, but what I did for her.

I took her out for 60 miles (it is cold BTW) to warm those tires, heat that oil, and top off the tank with fresh gas. Oh, and I did enjoy the ride of course. Flannel pajama bottoms underneath my fleece lined jeans LOL

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

adjusted the clutch cable. I couldn't handle it for another 300 miles till the 500 service. Also BDR I can rip that fender reflector off for you if you like!

I adjusted my clutch also, 21k miles. It is really, really, really, picky. One mm off and it affects shifting.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

I changed out my Dart Marlin windscreen for my Memphis Shades Del Rio. Rode 100 miles and I don't like it any more than the last time I put it on. I can't figure it out, but the Dart Marlin windscreen is more effective and comfortable at 60-70 than the Del Rio windscreen - to me at least. With the Del Rio it seems comfortable at 55 but when I get close to 70 and above it makes the bike vibrate more and my head (full face helmet) takes a real beating.
The Marlin goes back on before I take the bike out again. Every few months I think, maybe if I try it again I will like it. Never do.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

Installed an Eagle Gen III Halo headlight. I dont ride at night often but when I do I can not stand the stock yellow light that barely lights up the road. Now I may have to go on night rides more often.

I like mine, but I'm somewhat paranoid about riding at night because of the large number of deer we have running across the roads here. My wife worked in the office of a local towing company, deer take out a surprising number of cars around here.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

This is sorta about my Scout because I always wear it when riding my Scout.

Here in KY the sun's late afternoon angle is already getting lower and it can be brutal on the eyes. Especially when riding into it or from the side on these country roads as it comes through the trees, it's like a continuous strobe light in the side of your eye.

I bought some the of static window film at Auto Zone and after several tedious and frustrating attempts I got a piece cut and on exactly as I intended. Lotta swearing. Did about 80 miles today, feels like it is going to be just what I wanted. Assuming it stays on of course. LOL. But I think I mostly figured out the trick so though it would still be a b1tch, I believe I could put on the more permanent stuff if I had to.

PS: this is on the inside of the face shield, it was like wrestling with a greased pig in a swimming pool. It allows 5% light. I actually thought it would be darker, but I don't want complete light and vision blockage, so this is it.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

Enjoy the secondary bike! I bought my Scout in June and was getting just under 50mpg. After the first service and 2,100 miles later (~3,380km) I'm getting about 55mpg (23kml). My fuel light turns on consistently when I have 1 gallon left so I know I reliably have 54 miles to find a gas station before I end up pushing the bike the rest of the way. Great fuel economy for an 1,100cc motorcycle IMO.

As I understand it (anyone who know more please correct me if wrong), because of the fuel pump in the tank, the bike will run out of gas before the tank is actually empty of its 3.3 gallons. Someone said that when the bike quits running there is about 1/3 gallon in the tank. I guess the only way to be certain is to run out and then see how much gas you can put in the tank. To be safe I figure 3 usable gallons and multiply by a couple of mpg less than I average. I average 55 +/- 2, so I just figure I should always fill up no later than 150 miles. I ride a lot in the country so there isn't usually a gas station around the next corner.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

I tried to figure out the best way/location to mount a video camera. Haven't decided.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

Picked up and installed my 1920 seat this morning!

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While it looks very sharp, I'd like to hear your thoughts after riding several hours. How do you rate the comfort?

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

I tied down the rear brake lever over night and damned if it didn't cure the mushiness I've had since the dealer did a fluid flush. I didn't expect it to work. It's nice to have a good rear brake back.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

Got this Saddlemen R1300LXE Tactical Deluxe rigid bag for an 2 day trip come spring. Rok straps look like they are going to work quite well. Much better than bungee cords. But without the saddlebag spools it would be a ***** to make the bag properly secure
. These luggage racks are designed for retro looks, not actual use.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

Today, despite the cold, I mounted my children's Christmas present.
Before
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After
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What did that run you?

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

Replaced the rear brake light switch and replaced the stock bleed screw with a Speed Bleeder screw and then did a one man bleed of the rear brake. Brakes feel quite good but I tied down the brake pedal overnight to get out any little bit in the master cylinder. I thought that tie down was BS but when my brake was mushy after the dealer did a flush I did it and the improvement was significant.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

Replaced the rear brake light switch and replaced the stock bleed screw with a Speed Bleeder screw and then did a one man bleed of the rear brake. Brakes feel quite good but I tied down the brake pedal overnight to get out any little bit in the master cylinder. I thought that tie down was BS but when my brake was mushy after the dealer did a flush I did it and the improvement was significant.

Followup:
Did about 80 miles of country roads today with a number of stops. Rear brake is good and firm. Way better than when the dealer did a brake flush about 2 years ago. I pronounce the Speed Bleeder a success. I suggest getting the bleed bag they sell, it works well and is cheap. I paid $25 for 2 bleeder screws, the bag and shipping.
My thanks to forum members that pass along information like this. I had never heard of the speed bleeder until it was mentioned here. It is pretty nifty.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

I combined modern Yankee ingenuity with ancient oriental technology.
I keep bamboo chopsticks around for eating utensils and the odd fix. Not a single drop of oil, still quite snug, regardless of speeds or roads. Now I just need to paint it black.

A bamboo chopstick is superior to a wood dowel because it has excellent linear strength yet is easily cut with the snips in needle nose pliers. That allowed me to snip off little bits at a time until it was just the right length.
Before anyone says "silicone", that didn't work. Well, it worked sorta "ok" for a while and then not at all.
Once this is painted black it will be invisible. Can't see it now unless you get down on the ground.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

Just finished a Chief test ride. No way, no how. I love my Scout.

Interesting. I would like to test ride a Chief. It looks very appealing. But would I give up my Scout? It would have to be better than sex to do that.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

Been married for 20 + years. A undisturbed night sleep is better than sex. As for the Chief, my Scout is my first bike. In my second year of riding it may be to soon for me. Or maybe I'm a mid size bike guy. Anyway go check em' out they are cool.

Based on a friend's divorce, which forced him to declare bankruptcy, and his estimate that it cost him nearly $10k a week for sex, I figure a new Chief is not only better than sex.....it's cheaper. Been married 45 years. I'll take any Indian over sex. LOL

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

It's really no wonder why our wives hate us. To quote mine, " he's not horrible and I got nothing better going on. "

I would not go that far. I don't think she'll dance on my grave. But OTOH I don't expect the ground will get soggy from her tears.

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

I combined modern Yankee ingenuity with ancient oriental technology.
I keep bamboo chopsticks around for eating utensils and the odd fix. Not a single drop of oil, still quite snug, regardless of speeds or roads. Now I just need to paint it black.

A bamboo chopstick is superior to a wood dowel because it has excellent linear strength yet is easily cut with the snips in needle nose pliers. That allowed me to snip off little bits at a time until it was just the right length.
Before anyone says "silicone", that didn't work. Well, it worked sorta "ok" for a while and then not at all.
Once this is painted black it will be invisible. Can't see it now unless you get down on the ground.

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Now it's black. And still no oil after several hundred miles.