Category Archives: Wrenching

That there’s some bad gas

Posted on March 8, 2005 by carolyn

Peter got a gas siphon from Harbor Freight and since I’m well enough to be restless but contagious enough to be home from work, I figured I’d empty the Bandit’s gas tank into our plastic 5-gallon container. First of all, … Continue reading →

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Jet-setting Bandit carbs

Posted on February 18, 2005 by carolyn

Wednesday was the monthly Sport-Touring.net bay area dinner and at some point in the evening, I got to chatting with Derek (nikon800 on the boards) about the Bandit. Derek owns a motorcycle performance/accessory store in Oklahoma City; he’s going back … Continue reading →

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PowerMadd handguard write-up

Posted on February 11, 2005 by carolyn

OK, I lied; I did get the handguard write-up done. Go me! Installing PowerMadd handguards

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SVS brain dump

Posted on January 27, 2005 by carolyn

The SVS is smack-dab in between services right now, and I want to jot down some of the things I’ve been noticing on my commutes. I may do the next service early to look into some of these. Clutch is … Continue reading →

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So simple, but yet, so easily overlooked

Posted on December 9, 2004 by carolyn

I finally dragged my ass out to the garage today to clean and lube the chain. Only, oh, about 200 miles overdue — which, believe you me, is punctual. There’s something about doing the chain — probably something like being … Continue reading →

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