Ask Rybo

[Repsol a095]

I have a feeling that this thread is going to get pretty hammered, but in light of that, I still feel that this is a great thread for the curious minds.

I find myself calling Scott from time to time to ask a few tech questions. I figured, "Why call the guy when all of us can cash in on his vast knowledge? If that doesn't work out, we can always ask DK and pray that his advice is correct." (Even though DK has been pretty invaluable lately.)

Anyway I thought I would throw this up and see what happens. You da man, Scott!

[Fly boy]

Scott,

What... is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

[rybo]

Scott,

What... is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

Is it an English or an African swallow?

[*KEN*]

I have a feeling that this thread is going to get pretty hammered, but in light of that, I still feel that this is a great thread for the curious minds.

I find myself calling Scott from time to time to ask a few tech questions. I figured, "Why call the guy when all of us can cash in on his vast knowledge? If that doesn't work out, we can always ask DK and pray that his advice is correct." (Even though DK has been pretty invaluable lately.)

Anyway I thought I would throw this up and see what happens. You da man, Scott!

Why don't you just show up at his door in your lingerie with flowers?

[rybo]

Why don't you just show up at his door in your lingerie with flowers?

Because that wouldn't work...

[*KEN*]

Because that wouldn't work...

Yes, you're much more sophisticated than that!

[rybo]

Yes, you're much more sophisticated than that!

Thank you (I think)

BTW Ken, I understand you had some trouble with you battery this past weekend, how long did it take you to sort that out?

[*KEN*]

It took me approximately 1 Rybo-hour.

[Fly boy]

Excuse me, Scott. Is there something wrong?

<insert your part here>

How's that, Scott?

[Repsol a095]

Ken, why don't you ask Scott how to keep your bike from dying in the middle of nowhere!

[pilot]

Thank you (I think)

BTW Ken, I understand you had some trouble with you battery this past weekend, how long did it take you to sort that out?Are you sure that isn't "...short that out?" Sorry, bad pun.

[Devaclis]

Scott, how can I set up the susp. on the Hawk wi a 929 front end and NO clue if my rear shock is shot or in good shape?

AND, do you like to spoon or fork?

[daemon]

and i was going to PM scott for some info.

seem's i am having a bit of sticky shifting.
it's sporadic to say the least.
sometimes from 2nd to 3rd and ocassionally from 1st to 2nd.
what are the causes of sticky shifting?
is it a notice my clutch may be going out?

[Fly boy]

AND, do you like to spoon or fork?


He told me he liked SPORK!

[rybo]

Scott, how can I set up the susp. on the Hawk wi a 929 front end and NO clue if my rear shock is shot or in good shape?

AND, do you like to spoon or fork?

Step one: cut a hole in the.....whoops, wrong thread.

Step one: buy a decent rear shock. the stock Hawk shock sucked and there was no good way to make it better other than buying a new one. Check these guys out, they do custom work that's really good.

www.wilbersusa.com


and i was going to PM scott for some info.

seem's i am having a bit of sticky shifting.
it's sporadic to say the least.
sometimes from 2nd to 3rd and ocassionally from 1st to 2nd.
what are the causes of sticky shifting?
is it a notice my clutch may be going out?

Could be that your clutch cable isn't adjusted well. Try taking a little slack out of it and see what happens.

[King Nothing]

Is it an English or an African swallow?"African or European?" FTW

[Fly boy]

Dana (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000534/): Excuse me, so called "bike mechanic". Is there something wrong?
Scott (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000129/): Yes ma'am, the data on the Kawi is inaccurate.
Dana (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000534/): How's that, Mr. "Bike mechanic"?
Scott (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000129/): Well, I just happened to see a wrecked kawi doomed...
DK (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000381/): We!
Scott (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000129/): Uh, sorry DK. WEE happened to see a wrecked Kawi doomed for the crusher turn into a beautiful dream.
Dana (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000534/): Where did you see this?
Scott (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000129/): Uh, that's classified.
Dana: It's what?
Scott (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000129/): It's classified. I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

[konichd]

Scott,
Can you review KEN's maintenance program for his motorcycles? For some reason we can't get through a canyon ride without loading at least one, if not both, of his bikes onto a trailer :)

[rybo]

Scott,
Can you review KEN's maintenance program for his motorcycles? For some reason we can't get through a canyon ride without loading at least one, if not both, of his bikes onto a trailer :)


I'm considering offering a very special "Yee Service Plan" to them for this very reason. Much like the GOLD plan you had for the 10, only with actual service being performed.

S

[konichd]

Does leaving a battery in ALL winter affect its performance?

[DevilsTonic]

AND, do you like to spoon or fork?Some prefer to spoon after they fork :dunno:

[rforsythe]

Does leaving a battery in ALL winter affect its performance?

If you ride it so it stays charged (or keep it on a tender) it should be fine. Just don't park the bike for months and let the battery run down and freeze.

[konichd]

You hear that KEN! Do ya?

If you weren't my trackday buddy I'd call you a jackass :)