Recent content by RX1Jim

I just noticed this news article, successful Snake River Canyon Jump. Completed what Evel K. started. I met him at the Nassau Coliseum in 1972. He jumped a jet engine powered over 10 cars. What a character, sure could stir up a crowd. Daredevil Successfully Powers Rocket Over Snake River Canyon

1955 here. We made our own fun from things we found in the local dump and junkyards. Taught ourselves to be independent, creative and responsible. During the summer I left the house early in the morning with my best buds, traveled far and wide on our bicycles and had to be home by the time...

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your buddy.

Congratulations!!! Did you have any major issues or repairs on the journey to 100,000 miles? Now the journey to 200,000 miles begins!

Certainly a lot of work. Your doing a great job paying close attention to all the details.

52, wow, that is really really OLD!!! Happy Brithday and enjoy!

Very nice work, a true craftsman. Jim

Time and effort very well spent to prevent an accidental fall-over and the miserable heart wrenching feeling after seeing the resulting damage. Jim

Summer is finally here in NY but it is always way too short. I need to move south to a better climate. Jim

Hey Rubb, Be careful and always expect the unexpected on that rocket ship. Things can go from a surprise to real unhealthy and ugly too dam quick. Please stay safe.

Between the increase in earthquakes and the large number of twisters in Oklahoma you must be on a constant alert status. I certainly hope and pray for calm weather this summer. Jim

Gophers are cute little creatures. Why not use safely trap them (safely for them) and relocate them?

You mention you put 800 miles on the bike since installing the new clutch. It sounds like the bike was rideable until recently. The oil pump has nothing to do with the clutch slipping. You might want to disassemble the clutch and refer to the parts diagram or the service manual to make sure...

When did it start showing this problem, that is after which change did it start slipping? Did you make all the changes you listed to solve the problem? Jim

Hello folks, I called a Yosh technical rep today and found out the difference between the signature and street series of R77 slip-ons. The signature series is EPA compliant since it has a final baffle which is welded in place. The final baffle in the street series is removeable thus non-EPA...