Sounds like the perfect solution. Is that documented? I can't find that in the manual...Nor can I find it documented but it works perfectly.
After enough beers, you should be having the women folk out washing the bikes.
Like I said, it is mostly a holdover from older bikes. Hot engine means ignition area and such are all hot and less likely to "foul" with water.
After enough beers, you should be having the women folk out washing the bikes.
I think you should examine your front wheel very carefully. That's my stand.
So are you saying that not only do you wash your bike (shudder), you wear a bikini whilst doing so? If so, that's grounds for banishment.
I think you should examine your front wheel very carefully. That's my stand.
So are you saying that not only do you wash your bike (shudder), you wear a bikini whilst doing so? If so, that's grounds for banishment.
I think you should examine your front wheel very carefully. That's my stand.
So are you saying that not only do you wash your bike (shudder), you wear abikinispeedo whilst doing so? If so, that's grounds for banishment.
Nope, no bikini...however, occasionally I'll don the speedo. Funny, both of those articles of clothing sound like they're motorcycle-related.
I took apart the front end and examined the axle, bearings, seals, etc. The axle was scored at one bearing, with dark looking grease that looked and smelt burned. The spacers were missing most of the coating.
I'm going to go ahead and replace the bearings, seals, and spacers. I didn't have the parts on hand, so I put high-temp grease on the axle and seals and put it all back together until I can order what I need. Lo and behold, the squeaking is gone. I also noticed that the axle nut had been tightened WAY too tight.
Thanks for the suggestions!