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Offline Mettler1

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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #60 on: May 01, 2015, 11:20:43 PM »
Quote from: Engraverwilliam on May 01, 2015, 09:13:11 PM
Its funny how they start work on my bike once I have thiers. They called me to let me know that my petcock was also leaking. funny how that works huh?
   I feel you pain. I bought my '94 new and had a couple of different dealers do service on it. Pretty much screwed it up so decided it was time to do my own service work. Valve adjustments, change plugs and oil changes. Also a bunch of updates also.                                                                     
   It may take some time but with the help on this forum you can have a great running C10.

 Good Luck! ;D ;D
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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #61 on: May 02, 2015, 05:19:38 AM »
Quote from: Mettler1 on May 01, 2015, 11:20:43 PM
   I feel you pain. I bought my '94 new and had a couple of different dealers do service on it. Pretty much screwed it up so decided it was time to do my own service work. Valve adjustments, change plugs and oil changes. Also a bunch of updates also.                                                                     
   It may take some time but with the help on this forum you can have a great running C10.

 Good Luck! ;D ;D

William, Mettler1 just told you every thing you need to know to keep your Connie out of harms way, and didn't cost you a thing.
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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #62 on: May 02, 2015, 07:50:57 AM »
Quote from: JDM on May 02, 2015, 05:19:38 AM
William, Mettler1 just told you every thing you need to know to keep your Connie out of harms way, and didn't cost you a thing.

But he let me work on it while we drank beer.....    8)
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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #63 on: May 02, 2015, 10:45:55 AM »
Quote from: T Cro ® on May 02, 2015, 07:50:57 AM
But he let me work on it while we drank beer.....    8)

Beer makes Connies run better, right?
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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #64 on: May 02, 2015, 09:00:32 PM »
Quote from: T Cro ® on May 02, 2015, 07:50:57 AM
But he let me work on it while we drank beer.....    8)

    What can I say? Tony serves quality beer!!  :thumbs: :thumbs: 
   Oh, by the way did I say thank you? :chugbeer:
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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #65 on: May 03, 2015, 12:36:53 PM »
Quote from: Two Skies on May 02, 2015, 10:45:55 AM
Beer makes Connies run better, right?
 ;D

Hell, beer makes everything run better......I have been hydro locked several times on beer and not once did I have a bent rod. 
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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #66 on: May 05, 2015, 03:55:36 AM »
yeah, too much beer makes rods floppy and flexible, so they can't be bent permanently.
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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #67 on: May 05, 2015, 11:42:56 AM »
hahahahaha. so true.

Quote from: Tzigane on May 05, 2015, 03:55:36 AM
yeah, too much beer makes rods floppy and flexible, so they can't be bent permanently.
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Offline Engraverwilliam

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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #68 on: May 05, 2015, 12:13:04 PM »
you guys have managed to make me smile despite all this crap with this mechanic. Thank you.

this is the bike they finally loaned me. While I wait and wait for them to finish my bike.
BMW f800R


I want my Sparrow back! This bike feels like a 10-speed compared to my concours
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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #69 on: May 05, 2015, 03:38:37 PM »
Quote from: Engraverwilliam on May 05, 2015, 12:13:04 PM
you guys have managed to make me smile despite all this crap with this mechanic. Thank you.

this is the bike they finally loaned me. While I wait and wait for them to finish my bike.
BMW f800R


I want my Sparrow back! This bike feels like a 10-speed compared to my concours
That is a quick little bike. A C10 is like a tank compared to that 800. Not only does that engine have way more horsepower and torque , it weighs almost  half of what the C10 weighs. I think it comes in under 400 lbs.
Just saying.. you dont have to like the 800 but it is light years ahead of a C10.
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Offline Engraverwilliam

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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #70 on: May 05, 2015, 03:44:14 PM »
Oh I am not saying this is a lame bike. I have to keep to the no3 lane just to stay out of trouble with this thing. Cruising 70mph in 3rd lol.
What I mean is that I really do prefer the truck-like feel of the Concours. And yes it is super light weight.

However this only slightly redeems face for these guys working on my bike. Called today and they said they would call me back. The desk dude didn't think my part(petcock) had arrived yet.
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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #71 on: May 05, 2015, 03:49:49 PM »
If the owner knew you were blogging your whole ordeal then he may me more motivated to get your parts sooner and actually fix it up right this time!
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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #72 on: May 05, 2015, 05:03:51 PM »
Keep flogging that BMW
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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #73 on: May 05, 2015, 09:01:42 PM »
Your 10-speed comparison reminds me of a couple of years back when I went to one of the Kawasaki test drive events. 

I tried out the Ninja 1000 and the C-14.  Yeah, the Ninja 1000 did feel like riding a 10-speed to me in comparison, while the C-14 was like an old friend.  Actually was surprised how similar the C-10 and the C-14 seemed to be, although of course the 14 has improved everything except gas mileage and non-digital analog stuff for those of us that prefer the stone ages.  The C-10 has a digital clock, no other computer chips to be found anywhere... I kind of like that level of simplicity!

Also, LOOOOVE the valve adjusters.  It's nice to not have to mess with shims!
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Re: Gas in the airbox! DAMMIT!
« Reply #74 on: May 07, 2015, 01:55:54 PM »


Bike spotted on facebook pic post

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Re: Gas in the airbox! (Still Ongoing)
« Reply #75 on: May 07, 2015, 07:44:46 PM »
William,
Is that your carbs I see resting on top where the seat normally is?
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Re: Gas in the airbox! (Still Ongoing)
« Reply #76 on: May 07, 2015, 08:55:47 PM »
looks like it
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Re: Gas in the airbox! (Still Ongoing)
« Reply #77 on: May 07, 2015, 09:30:57 PM »
it better not slip and fall!!
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Re: Gas in the airbox! (Still Ongoing)
« Reply #78 on: May 07, 2015, 10:39:11 PM »
Quote from: Daytona_Mike on May 07, 2015, 07:44:46 PM
William,
Is that your carbs I see resting on top where the seat normally is?

There's your problem right there.  The carbs need to be installed down at the engine, not on the seat. It won't run worth crap with them up there.
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Offline Engraverwilliam

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Re: Gas in the airbox! (Finally resolved)
« Reply #79 on: May 09, 2015, 11:53:02 AM »
 :-\ I got the bike back! ;D

It DOES run exceptionally well.
The owner apologized profusely stating that they are down two techs, backed up with bikes, and alot about a parts drought inn the area. While I am actually satisfied with the work they've done, I will be hesitant to bring her back, uless I have no choice.
They where good enough to realize that they where taking to long and they DID loan be a really nice ride to play with for a week and a half.

Here is the invoice  :o

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