jaytex1969

@Captain Chaos I just read the rules, now that I've seen/found them. @Swiss Toni I'm on it. Thanks! @wraith Were you saying options? Thanks! Also, what does EFE mean? A great day to all! Jay

Hello. I am Jay, in Knoxville. I've been riding just over 20 years and have had over a dozen different machines during that time. My 2nd bike was a dogged out 79 GS550 that I continued to dog for about 2 years until it died. Many years and bikes later, I now have a bit more knowledge, wisdom and common sense. (just a bit...) My "big" machine, currently, is a 2000 Valkyrie Interstate. My "little" machine is a Yamaha Zuma 125 scooter. My latest acquisition, the "medium" machine is an 83 GS850L. I just picked it up last weekend. It runs well. It appears to be bone stock, down to the pipes. I think the hand grips are not OEM. That's all I can find. It has 16.5K miles on it. Some minor seepage around the valve cover gasket. Runs strong. The tires are old and hard. I slid around a corner or two on the way home. I've been a big fan of Metzlers, on the Valk, which weighs twice as much. Just thought I'd ask for opinions here on my tire options. Once my tires are safer, I'll begin going through it systematically to make sure it's generally fit for service. You can look forward to my noob questions concerning shim & bucket valve adjustments, as that is new to me. Thanks! Jay