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DC
The new bike is nasty Black. I needed something different to sit next to the silver GS and red and black KLR. I bought it last week out of Seattle (actually stole it) for two grand. The owner hadn't ridden it in 3 years. Didn't even have a bike license. He'd meant to get around to learning to ride but it never happened. It was his first bike. Odd choice to learn on, huh? Lucky me. Other than the tank problem, all seems perfect. 21K on the clock and good looking service records from the previous owner. Just starting and idling at low revs there's a bit of gear noise right side cam cover. Is that normal? Also my right exhaust can spits out some exhaust to the inside. Must be some corrosion or a slight hole under the riveted-on wrap. Smoking after shut off could just be moisture on that side.
It is great riding up here, albeit seasonal. Lots of open high speed asphalt to gobble up with non-existant traffic and just a smattering of John Law. The scenery is awsome but at speed it's hard to always take it all in while hanging on. If you ever make it up this way again call early and I'll show you some incredible hidden highways that'll leave you slack-jawed. I'm really looking forward to aiming this beauty into some high speed distance work. Always good to have an extra bike (the GS) for when friends drop by sans scooter.
Thanks again for your help. I'll probably be picking your brain some more upcoming.
Mushman
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mushman
95 D1200 black
82 GS1100EZ silver
06 KLR 650 red/black
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