1 Season opened - some questions Sat Apr 08, 2023 4:09 pm
JiiPee63
Silver member
Hi there,
The opening of the riding season is done today. Maintenance and some improvements were made during the off-season: rear drive seals were renewed, steering bearings were tightened, front tire was renewed and heated grips were installed. A lower engine cover with brackets are being painted at the moment. There are no leaks or strange noises anymore. The bike starts finally to look like the original 80's bike and is ready for a hard ride.
Before I do wish you Happy Easter, I do have couple of questions:
1) Alternator: On idle it generates somewhat 11.5-11.7 volts. While driving 13.1 – 13.3 volts. Is this normal or should I be worried about it?
2) Originality of the bike: If you look at my bike (picture), is it normal to have 2-part front fender on a 1986-model and round-end muffler?
3) Windshield: What kind of windshield/extension you would recommend? I am 6,13 foot tall, so wind will grab my helmet strongly with original fairing.
Cheers JP
The opening of the riding season is done today. Maintenance and some improvements were made during the off-season: rear drive seals were renewed, steering bearings were tightened, front tire was renewed and heated grips were installed. A lower engine cover with brackets are being painted at the moment. There are no leaks or strange noises anymore. The bike starts finally to look like the original 80's bike and is ready for a hard ride.
Before I do wish you Happy Easter, I do have couple of questions:
1) Alternator: On idle it generates somewhat 11.5-11.7 volts. While driving 13.1 – 13.3 volts. Is this normal or should I be worried about it?
2) Originality of the bike: If you look at my bike (picture), is it normal to have 2-part front fender on a 1986-model and round-end muffler?
3) Windshield: What kind of windshield/extension you would recommend? I am 6,13 foot tall, so wind will grab my helmet strongly with original fairing.
Cheers JP
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1986 K100RS 0089906 (Red)
2008 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic (pearl white&black)
Ex - 1984 K100RS (white), 1986 Suzuki GR650