Gonna be busy this weekend

 

Got a paper to finish, so I'll get this out of the way:

I know synthetic oil is too slippery for Harleys (it makes the
bearings slide instead of roll) - does the same apply to an air-
cooled, belt-driven metric cruiser like a Suzuki (LS650/S40) Savage?

Where's the best place to mount deer whistles on a Honda NT700V? Is it
possible to get the correct distance between them so they work
properly?

I'm going to Canada and need advice on what radar detector to use and
which gun to keep in my tank bag.

Have a nice weekend.

 

CindiK wrote:


The Suzuki's piston is fitted loose to prevent seizing whilst running
hot, for example at a stop light on a summer day, thus why it uses more
oil during hot day runs.  Not being a V twin, it doesn't do "potato -
potato - potato".  The inherent additional friction by using a dino oil
helps moderate engine idle for the thumper, making a sweet "spud - spud
- spud" sound.

Using a frictionless synthetic oil will cause the Savage to overspeed,
exceeding its 80 MPH top speed and possibly damaging the engine.  I have
witnessed this on my aftermarket Harley electronic tach mounted to the
Savage.


Deer hearing is linear, line of sight so the idea is to mount them as
high as possible for maximum effect.  Best place is on both sides of the
helmet, to get best coverage.  Ear plugs will make the ultrasonic whine
more tolerable.


A Glock 27 is of sufficient calibre to knock down all but the most
resistant, fits neatly in overpant pockets.  A sawed off dual barrel
lever action 12 gage with greater knock down power will enhance the
arsenal and fit all but the smallest bags.


Cheers to you.

--
HPT

 

CindiK wrote:

What you know is wrong.  People, including yours truly have been using
synthetics (Mobile 1, Amsoil) in H-Ds for over a quarter century.  H-D
recommends it's own brand of synthetics.  Many (most?) bikes use ball/roller
bearings too ... just like H-D.  Where did you get such a silly idea?

 

Vito wrote:

But premium oil was Spagthorpe Spooge, a secret among pre-Korean war
riders, so valuable and kept such a tight secret, that the formula went
to the grave.   :-(

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Spooge is a mahogony-colored liquid, about the texture and viscosity of
molasses, sold by Spagthorpe Motocycles Ltd. from 1937 to 1952.  It was
used for top-end lubrication on the early models (there was a separate
tank next to the oil tank), but it was later found to be useful as a
traction-enhancing compound - Spagthorpes from 1949 to 1952 had a nozzle
to spray Spooge (tm) directly onto the rear tire.  Extremely difficult
to find nowadays, although there are recurrent rumors of a "warehouse
full of the stuff" in Canada or Chile, depending on who you talk to.
NOS supplies have dwindled away because Spooge is so highly desired by
gourmets everywhere for making calimari sauce.  Also useful for keeping
helmet liners in place in hot weather, and as a replacement for
Brylcreem.  Spagthorpe never revealed the formula for Spooge, so it has
"gone to the grave" with its inventors.

Squid, of course, are calimari. All clear now?  Glad to be of help.
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http://groups.google.com/group/rec.motorcycles/msg/b5245fda1f675dc3

--
HPT

 


Hint: she panics at the sight of billy goats.