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Title: Weather
Post by: paffap on February 11, 2018, 08:24:33 AM
I'm craving some better weekend weather so I can get some saddle time in. These quick trips around the neighborhood are kind of like watching "skinamax", better than nothing but not really satisfying.
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: xcaliber on February 11, 2018, 08:35:09 AM
trying to put a good spin on it, maybe we will have a great wildflower crop this year. Haven't had my bike out of the garage in a month.
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: capt_dave on February 11, 2018, 08:59:11 AM
Gary you would be surprised at how many times in January  I watched the short video of you riding my bike last fall. Just seeing the bike and listening to the exhaust tone was satisfying.
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: matap on February 11, 2018, 09:56:31 AM
I have only taken the bike out once this month so far and January I bet I took it out only 2 times.  I too am ready for some better weather at least minus the rain part
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: SteveS on February 11, 2018, 11:10:10 AM
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 :goldwing: :goldwing: :goldwing: :goldwing: :goldwing:
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: MRVTX on February 11, 2018, 09:40:33 PM
Sadly, I have a blown head gasket to deal with, and this time of year is just too busy for me to even dig into it.  I'll get it done eventually.   :violin:  :violin:
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: Rocket67 on February 12, 2018, 07:43:46 AM
Yes, this weather is depressing. 
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: matap on February 12, 2018, 09:31:44 AM
Sunday isn't looking bad for a decent ride. 
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: matap on February 12, 2018, 11:42:13 AM
Sunday isn't looking bad for a decent ride.

actually...never mind.  looks like the weekend is gonna be crap again.
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: Chad on February 12, 2018, 07:43:02 PM
Yes, this weather is depressing.
Well crap Jason!! How did this happen. Water pump go out abd didn't know it did?
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: xcaliber on February 13, 2018, 07:46:34 AM
Sadly, I have a blown head gasket to deal with, and this time of year is just too busy for me to even dig into it.  I'll get it done eventually.   :violin:  :violin:

after only 100,000 miles, dang unreliable Honda. :stickpoke:
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: MRVTX on February 13, 2018, 05:06:42 PM
Yes, this weather is depressing.
Well crap Jason!! How did this happen. Water pump go out abd didn't know it did?

Actually, I had been having problems with the cooling system.  My temp light started to come on and the coolant overflow tank was getting full and not being sucked back up to the radiator after the engine was cool.  So I blindly replaced all of the cooling components, including the water pump and some other items just for preventive maintenance.  So when everything was put back together, I rode for a few days and that temp light came back on.  Checked the overflow tank and had the same symptom, but no leaks again.  I was also noticing that when I took off the radiator cap, the system was under pressure.  So more research had me test the coolant in the system for hydrocarbons, which were present.  So the head gasket leak is actually exhaust gases getting into the cooling system, building up pressure, and causing the coolant to stay in the overflow tank.  Yay me!

after only 100,000 miles, dang unreliable Honda. :stickpoke:

I know, right?  Except that there are others that have way more miles than I do and haven't had head gasket issues.  Oh well...
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: matap on February 14, 2018, 09:11:20 AM
Yes, this weather is depressing.
Well crap Jason!! How did this happen. Water pump go out abd didn't know it did?

Actually, I had been having problems with the cooling system.  My temp light started to come on and the coolant overflow tank was getting full and not being sucked back up to the radiator after the engine was cool.  So I blindly replaced all of the cooling components, including the water pump and some other items just for preventive maintenance.  So when everything was put back together, I rode for a few days and that temp light came back on.  Checked the overflow tank and had the same symptom, but no leaks again.  I was also noticing that when I took off the radiator cap, the system was under pressure.  So more research had me test the coolant in the system for hydrocarbons, which were present.  So the head gasket leak is actually exhaust gases getting into the cooling system, building up pressure, and causing the coolant to stay in the overflow tank.  Yay me!

after only 100,000 miles, dang unreliable Honda. :stickpoke:

I know, right?  Except that there are others that have way more miles than I do and haven't had head gasket issues.  Oh well...

If you don't use it you lose it.
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: MRVTX on February 14, 2018, 09:41:53 PM
If you don't use it you lose it.

My problem is probably from overuse.  Up until this issue, I was riding it every chance I got.
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: Rocket67 on February 16, 2018, 10:45:56 AM
after only 100,000 miles, dang unreliable Honda. :stickpoke:

One of the reasons I own a Harley....no water pump.  If a head gasket it leaking you just take it to the car wash a couple of times a month. 
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: BobWd on February 16, 2018, 03:26:02 PM
I've been trying to get out for a good ride since before Christmas but something always comes up; weather, grandkids, honey-dos, etc, etc!!!!!!
Title: Re: Weather
Post by: matap on February 16, 2018, 04:22:32 PM
I know we all feel what you are saying.  I purchased my 2017 Road king back in July 2017 and I barely have 3700 miles on it. 
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