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Saturday, March 29, 2014

2004 Sportster Fork Leg Parts Diagram

2004 Sportster Fork Leg Parts Diagram:







ORDER
QTY
REF.
NO.
  PART NO.  SUSPENSION - FRONT FORK ASSEMBLY W/ STEERING STEM
  DESCRIPTION
 SPORTSTER
XL 883C
RETAIL
PRICE EACH
Ronnies'
PRICE EACH
1  4029A  SCREW11.57 1.30  
2  6701  WASHER10.50 0.42  
3  7038  LOCKWASHER10.50 0.42  
4  7783  NUT10.52 0.43  
5  45361-90  LOWER STOP26.53 5.42  
6  45374-87  SPRING, SLIDER23.55 2.95  
7  45376-04  SPRING225.38 21.07  
8  45377-87  SPACER, OIL SEAL23.02 2.51  
9  45378-87  OIL SEAL210.90 9.05  
10  45395-04  SLIDER TUBE W/ REF # 45465-87285.26 70.77  
11  45401-87  SEAL, DUST27.46 6.19  
12  45405-75A  SCREW, W/ WASHER22.09 1.73  
13  45461-87  BUSHING, UPPER24.82 4.00  
14  45460-90  RING, DAMPER TUBE22.09 1.73  
15  45465-87  BUSHING, SLIDER TUBE25.58 4.63  
16  45790-80  DRAIN SCREW, W/ WASHER23.59 2.98  
17  45900-04  FORK SLIDER AND TUBE ASSEMBLY - RIGHT1328.27 272.46  
18  45901-04  FORK SLIDER AND TUBE ASSEMBLY - LEFT1328.27 272.46  
19  45905-87  RETAINING RING, OIL SEAL22.38 1.98  
20  45921-00  SLIDER ASSEMBLY, LEFT1173.90 144.34  
22  45923-00  SLIDER ASSEMBLY, RIGHT1173.90 144.34  
23  45925-04  DAMPER TUBE234.51 28.64  
24  45984-87  O-RING20.98 0.81  
25  45996-87  CAP, SLIDER TUBE222.84 18.96  
26  46002-87  COVER, SLIDER26.85 5.69  
28  59481-00  REFLECTOR, AMBER - RIGHT16.44 5.35  
29  59482-00  REFLECTOR, AMBER - LEFT16.44 5.35  
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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Tarus - The Russian Incredible 2-Wheel Drive Motorcycle/ATV

I’ve been a big fan of Rokon Trailbreaker motorcycles for a long time, so when I saw this Russian video, I figured it was just another clip of one of these unique, two-wheel drive American motorcycles in action. But there’s a lot more to say about this incredible bike.
Russian bike 2
Like the Rokon, this bike is less a “motorcycle” than it is a two-wheeled ATV. They weren’t designed to ride long distances at speed. Rather, they were designed to get people to extremely remote locations where an ordinary dirtbike wouldn’t be able to go.
This one — we’re still trying to figure out what it’s called — features two-wheel drive. Like the Rokon, it looks like it’s operated by a chain drive, that turns the front wheel, which is in turn attached to some kind of a shaft drive mechanism contained in the frame. Also similar to the Rokon, it features high flotation tires that actually allow the motorcycle to float, making it easier to walk this Russian bike across deep water.
The 1969 Rokon Trailbreaker was built in Wilmington, Vermont, and was clearly a much more robust machine, but the Russian bike has a lot going for it, too. Watch the video to find out.
The 1969 Rokon Trailbreaker was built in Wilmington, Vermont, and was clearly a much more robust machine, but the Russian bike has a lot going for it, too. Watch the video to find out.
That’s where the similarities start end, though. Instead of heavy off-road tires on expensive aluminum wheels, the Russian machine looks like it uses a truck inner tube for flotation purposes only, which is protected by a cage of steel straps that also act as paddles in the water. No idea how durable those tubes are as exposed as they seem to be, but it’s a pretty interesting arrangement.
The Rokon is designed to be relatively light, but this bike looks like it can’t weigh more than a hundred pounds or so, the way the rider throws it around. Its frame is made of one-inch square tubing. The body itself looks like it’s made of fiberglass, to keep the machine light. The video shows all kinds of uses, including propping it up against a rock and using it as a ladder.
Russian Bike
The big surprise happens at 1:55, though. No spoilers here, we’re just telling you that it’s a completely unique feature that the Rokon Trailbreaker doesn’t come close to replicating. Hang in there and watch the whole thing. It’s a pretty amazing little bike.


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    Wednesday, March 26, 2014

    03 26 14 Omaha Bike Night

    03 26 14 bike night - YouTube:

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    Here's some time lapse from the rare combination bike night party.

     It was chilly so we mostly bench raced.. However we did get the Ryca Bike in the shop and a CR500 motor delivered. March 26 2014 Bike Night at ProToys USA in Omaha, NE courtesy of Omaha Bike Night and Charlie Toy (www.protoysusa.com).

    Tuesday, March 25, 2014

    Harley-Davidson Street 750 Dyno Test, Ride and Review by Cycle World Magazine



    Cycle World Rides, Reviews and Dyno Test the New Harley-Davidson Street 750



    Harley-Davidson Street 750 Left Side





    Quoted from Cycle World:
    "Then I strapped the Street 750 onto our Dynojet dyno for what may very well be the first dyno pulls of this new Harley in media hands. In typical H-D fashion, the Street has no tachometer. The dyno, however, reveals that 70 mph in sixth gear equates to 4,500 rpm, which means there’s an additional 3,500 rpm in reserve before the soft limiter cuts in.
    While 58 peak horsepower resides at the very upper end of the rev range, there’s a flat and generous plateau of torque that stays above 40 pound-feet across nearly 4,000 rpm through the meat of the range. Although the bottom-end-tuned Iron 883 and Star Bolt both produce upward of 10 additional pound-feet of torque down low, they each come up about 10 short in peak horsepower when compared to the higher revving Street, which has chain-driven single overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder.
    Honda’s much-heralded NC700X is a dead heat in power and torque, but the NC signs off early, at 6,500 rpm. On the more sporting side of the spectrum, Ducati’s entry-level Monster 696 produces 65 horsepower and 44 pound-feet of torque. All told, the liquid-cooled 60-degree Revolution X V-twin is very competitive at this price point.
    Using our VBox data logger, we measured the Street 750’s acceleration and braking. It’s quick. The Street hits 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, and streaks though the quarter-mile in an impressive 13.69 seconds at 93.8 mph. The Star Bolt, for the record, does the quarter in 13.78 sec. at 93.5 mph, whereas Honda’s NC700X clocks in at 13.86/94.2.
    Harley Street 750 Horsepower and Torque on Dyno

    But how does the Street compare with the 883 Iron? The Street squashes that Sportster, which has a best pass of 14.53/90.8 mph. While the Street 750’s results were not gathered at the same test venue under common climatic conditions, it’s safe to say the new Street has performance that’s at least on a par with its peers."

    READ THE REST: CLICK HERE