DOTS and More Buell Discoveries!

"Mercedes Streeter" (smart) 06/21/2018 at 11:25 • Filed to: Two Wheels Good, Dots, wrenching

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I found this R8 with an IL license plate that says “SLOW” in Walworth, WI. :) Meanwhile, I’ve figured out some more stuff about the Buell’s second gear.

So while I was correct in that not putting the shift lever through its full motion would lead to it jumping in gear or going into Neutral, I was only telling half the story.

Normally when second gear starts jumping I’d shift to third and keep going. However, last night I decided to just pull on the clutch a little. Sure enough, after letting go of the clutch the jumping is gone. I’ve always thought the clutch cable needed some tightening and now I have an excuse to do it.

I don’t have much news about the Rebel because its issues are more cosmetic than anything. I have some bolts to tighten up (oh god, the rattles), some new tyres to buy, and a tank to get. Mechanically, it’s absolutely purrfect.

Today I trek out to my storage unit and see if I can revive my fourth smart’s transmission clutch actuator. If so, I’ll be able to get it home and finish its restoration (I guess being single has a small perk of more free time) . If not...I guess I’ll have to trailer it home.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > Mercedes Streeter 06/21/2018 at 11:34

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My brother’s talking about motorcycles constantly, everywhere I go someone’s talking about a motorcycle...

I am gradually being convinced to go learn how to ride a motorcycle properly.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Mercedes Streeter 06/21/2018 at 11:43

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first time ive seen a bike park like a bimmer :p

good luck with the smart revival :)

pip bip - choose Corrour > Mercedes Streeter 06/21/2018 at 11:43

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your bike thinks it’s a BMW

;)

Manny05x > winterlegacy, here 'till the end 06/21/2018 at 13:26

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Do it.

Mercedes Streeter > winterlegacy, here 'till the end 06/21/2018 at 13:38

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It’s so fun!!! I only ever drive my cars on rainy days now. :3