Keeping the Wing vs. getting something else?

[joedrum]

they can keep the new undamage from me i wouldnt buy a bike design like they do now ... just junk money pit ... go by wire tech is just plain dangerous ...especially for 2 wheels ... :nea:

 

[Pony Ruiz]

PITA as these are sometimes(carb issue at the moment), I still like mine. It is perfect for 100mi rt. The fairing, seat, stereo would make riding to work fun - as long as you don't get too stressed by the other commuters. I don't like that part in my truck!

You could always find a runner and use your bike for parts - sell some stuff to offset the $.

I saw an 83 on Queen Anne neighborhood yesterday parked in the front yard. I stopped but didn't get a ph#. I have enough GL's at the moment.

 

[Andyb]

According tot the reviews, the rev limiter kicks in at 8000 RPMs. If you hit the limiter, then you are out of the power band anyway, so it is time to shift. That is higher than the redline on my 1100 and on the 1800, which is 6500.

I need the one on my VFR. Those engines spin up so quick that I am at redline before I know it. No need for one on the wing because it takes longer to get there even the trip is shorter.

 

[Ansimp]

You just need to take a second fist of throttle on the GW Andyb, I kept shifting effortlessly at 5000 rpm until I found that there was still more throttle to play with. On the CBR I am practically monoing when I have moved the throttle the equivalent amount that brings the Rats Nest just off idle :smilie_happy:

 

[Andyb]

dan filipi » Sun Jun 08, 2014 11:34 am[/url]":rkdyxczu]
Rev limiters on the new bikes now, I didn't know that.
Gees, taking all the fun out of it.

Dan, how long has it been since you looked at a "new" bike? My 2000 Bandit 1200 had a rev limiter as did my 2001 Vstar.

 

[Andyb]

Ansimp » Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:36 pm[/url]":23dp25od]
You just need to take a second fist of throttle on the GW Andyb, I kept shifting effortlessly at 5000 rpm until I found that there was still more throttle to play with. On the CBR I am practically monoing when I have moved the throttle the equivalent amount that brings the Rats Nest just off idle :smilie_happy:

I take it to redline whenever I am merging on the freeway. I know where it is, for sure. I just prefer not to do it all the time as I want this motor to last. My daughter is headed to college in the fall and I am selling the VFR to get rid of the payment.

 

[dan filipi]

Andyb » Sun Jun 08, 2014 4:38 pm[/url]":1xl0koic]

dan filipi » Sun Jun 08, 2014 11:34 am[/url]":1xl0koic]
Rev limiters on the new bikes now, I didn't know that.
Gees, taking all the fun out of it.

Dan, how long has it been since you looked at a "new" bike? My 2000 Bandit 1200 had a rev limiter as did my 2001 Vstar.

Evidently a long time :smilie_happy:

I don't like anything that takes the control away from me as if I can't think for myself.

 

[Andyb]

oldmopars » Sun Jun 08, 2014 12:52 pm[/url]":3hcpq9c4]
What should the front tire pressure be? The bike frame says around 30 I think. I have the rear at 42.

On my 83 it is supposed to be 32psi. I have had two different tires on it and that front rim loses air faster than any bike tire I have owned. I have to check it very regularly. When both tires and the rear shock air pressure is good, I am consistently happy with the handling. It is surprisingly good.

 

[Andyb]

dan filipi » Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:43 pm[/url]":25h0f0tt]

Andyb » Sun Jun 08, 2014 4:38 pm[/url]":25h0f0tt]

dan filipi » Sun Jun 08, 2014 11:34 am[/url]":25h0f0tt]
Rev limiters on the new bikes now, I didn't know that.
Gees, taking all the fun out of it.

Dan, how long has it been since you looked at a "new" bike? My 2000 Bandit 1200 had a rev limiter as did my 2001 Vstar.

Evidently a long time :smilie_happy:

I don't like anything that takes the control away from me as if I can't think for myself.

Anything with an ECU has a rev limiter built in. I prefer that to floating valves which is the old fashioned rev limiter. :mrgreen:

 

[Ansimp]

oldmopars » Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:52 am[/url]":2t0y91t7]
What should the front tire pressure be? The bike frame says around 30 I think. I have the rear at 42.

I lean towards 36psi in the front and 42 psi in the rear. Years ago 32 psi was considered higher than oem recommended but now days most tires want higher pressures. All tires should have the maximum pressure listed on their sidewalls :yes:

 

[canuckxxxx]

Best cure for noisy old GW is foam ear plugs. Your bike will go from cement mixer full of rocks to a new 1800 as the foam expands in your ear. :Egyptian:

Brian

 

[dan filipi]

canuckxxxx » Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:13 am[/url]":19f4aodv]
Best cure for noisy old GW is foam ear plugs. Your bike will go from cement mixer full of rocks to a new 1800 as the foam expands in your ear. :Egyptian:

Brian

That's exactly what they sound like lol!

 

[joedrum]

:hihihi:

 

[OldWrench]

What should the front tire pressure be? The bike frame says around 30 I think. I have the rear at 42.

The manual calls for different pressures based on the load. I'm about 260 lbs I found with mine I run 36 on the front and 40 on the read and that made a world of difference in the handling.

 

[Andyb]

Was just thinking that tire pressures may vary by year given the changes in tire size. You should definitely check the sticker on your frame or find it on the internet of the frame sticker is gone.