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Gyrobob Serious Thumper Offline Posers ain't motorcyclists Posts: 2571 Newnan, GA Gender:	Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Reply #270 - 07/26/11 at 11:40:55 T2 wrote on 07/26/11 at 08:46:58: Does the lever get hot enough to be a problem if you make a stop during a ride? I'm not sure. One of the RYCA builders here did mention, though, that he would be making a wooden knob the end of the lever just for that reason.
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RpNSht Ex Member	Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Reply #271 - 07/26/11 at 12:34:47 T2 wrote on 07/26/11 at 08:46:58: Does the lever get hot enough to be a problem if you make a stop during a ride? it definitely gets warm but i ride with gloves on so it hasnt been an issue for me. plus when the lever is in use its only for a split moment.
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Reply #272 - 07/26/11 at 13:20:32

CalisOsin wrote on 07/26/11 at 07:59:40:

wheelchairstuntn wrote on 07/25/11 at 18:51:31:

once engine fires up the manual decomp lever will move out of your hand. letting go isnt a question as the action is faster than a speeding bullet... well maybe its a question for superman...

can you describe that a little more? Any chance of injury there with this happening so fast? This is a mod I'm seriously interested in, so if you don't mind, I'd love to know as mush as possible.

i dont foresee injury occurring. the lever doesnt get ripped out of your hands nor does it slam into you. it simply becomes under the control of the cylinder as it fires up, releasing the tension of the lever felt as a result of the compression stroke.

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CalisOsin Senior Member Offline Rather die, than live down on my knees. Posts: 297 Orange County, Ca Gender:	Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Reply #273 - 07/26/11 at 13:55:18 Thanks yet again for the great info.
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Reply #274 - 07/29/11 at 10:16:33

my apologies for the recent lack of posts. ive been ripping up la on my cs-1 stasis is death, enjoying the so cal heat on two wheels. its been great getting used to the bike and how it handles and all its characteristics. so far im deeply in love with it and am gearing up for a week long ride through california with jimmy the captain. he will be on his '75 cb 550 and me on stasis... im looking forward to it!

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Reply #275 - 07/29/11 at 10:20:01

a few weeks back my dad went down on his bike. recently he has been shopping around looking for the motorcycle that will replace his totalled v-strom. we went over to the bmw showroom last weekend to see what they are offering...he didnt find anything but i sure did...my 4th bike... bmw s1000rr:

if you havent seen it in person go now and sit on one. you will melt. now i just need to buy bikes number 2 and 3 and then i can get this one...like i even have the cash for it-i can dream cant i??!?!?!?!

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Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build
Reply #276 - 07/29/11 at 10:29:19

wheelchairstuntn wrote on 07/29/11 at 10:20:01:

a few weeks back my dad went down on his bike. recently he has been shopping around looking for the motorcycle that will replace his totalled v-strom. we went over to the bmw showroom last weekend to see what they are offering...he didnt find anything but i sure did...my 4th bike... bmw s1000rr:

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/2010-bmw-s1000rr-smackdown-s...

if you havent seen it in person go now and sit on one. you will melt. now i just need to buy bikes number 2 and 3 and then i can get this one...like i even have the cash for it-i can dream cant i??!?!?!?!

The body panels,... or the exhaust system,.... or the alternator on that bike would each cost more than the total I have invested in my LS650/RYCA/CS-1.

When I was in the USAF, I used to travel to various conferences by motorcycle. Thinking I would upgrade my act, I bought a BMW. Two times it stranded me out in the middle of nowhere. Once with an electrical problem, and once (believe it or not) the splines on the input shaft of the transmission let go. So,... that bike was a poor career choice, and it soured me on beeeeeeemers forever.

I'll admit though, that new beemer sure looks the part.

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RpNSht Ex Member	Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Reply #277 - 07/31/11 at 23:28:24 watch this: http://vimeo.com/26982132
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Reply #278 - 08/01/11 at 23:29:03

almost stranded:

tonight while cruising around hollywood with jimmy the captain, the clevis pin that holds the rear brake light, rear brake and rear set together fell out, allowing the entire unit disassemble right before my very eyes. thankfully i was able to mickey mouse the unit with a key ring, limped over to a hardware store, bought a bolt and wing nut, finishing the rest of the ride no problem. probably will change the entire pin over to a cotter pin.

mickey moused:

mickey mouse less:

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RycaShawn Full Member Offline Ryca Fan Posts: 145 Los Angeles Gender:	Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Reply #279 - 08/02/11 at 20:01:04 The question is, why did the e-clip pop out?
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RpNSht Ex Member	Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Reply #280 - 08/10/11 at 10:09:22 hit the road: jimmy the captain and i are about to hit the road for a road trip up the california coast. im looking forward to it and to everything the open road has to offer. ill be sure to take photos to share the trip when i get back-
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Reply #281 - 09/10/11 at 14:20:58

Summa-summa-summertime!:

Since Statsis is Death was able to get out on the road, I havent spent time on much except for riding. Been ripping the LA freeways, splitting lanes, and going up and down the west coast. The bike still needs the custom side covers figured out and paint job, but the summer has been too nice out here and i couldnt afford to put the bike up on blocks. And i have to say, theres something about it being naked. Here are a few photos from this summer:

Camping:

Camping supplies:

N. Cali:

Bike Night @ RRL in LA:

Bike Night @ GQ in LA:

*If you dont mind talking to anyone and everyone about your motorcycle build a RYCA. If you dont like talking to people dont build a RYCA*

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Reply #282 - 09/10/11 at 14:25:39

Cha-cha-changes:

I have about 2k miles on the savage since completing the RYCA build. The bike is a beast. Took a bit of a conditioning at first but after two weeks i got used to the vibrations, repositioning, and handling of the cs-1. Since then i absolutely enjoy the bike! Great design and a fun ride! Did i mention it gets mad attention?

1st Oil change at 1500 miles:

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Reply #283 - 09/10/11 at 14:41:56

Sound OFF! or credit where credit is due:

The second i heard the exhaust of the cs-1 i danced around in excitement. Im down with the tone and how loud it is. Its even helped me out more than a few times with those tight splitting-lane-squeezes. Carpi, a cb750 cafe builder, finally started releasing his 4-1 exhaust pipes for the 550. Carpi's exhaust pipes are the best ive ever heard! They have the tone of a ferrari. Jimmy the captain secured a set of Carpi's 4-1 exhaust so we had to have a sound off. The video doesnt do the exhaust of either bike any justice but its fun to listen too anyways.

Click photo for sound off:

The exhaust of the bikes are very different in tones so we can hear ourselves and each other while ripp'n la.

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Reply #284 - 09/10/11 at 14:49:25

Brake:

Since completing the cs-1 build i discovered that my rear brake was pretty sloppy. I didnt really understand how to set it up like ryca intended. However, RYCA recently released a follow-up brake video which helps explains thing a bit further in detail. FINALLY! my rear brake is how its supposed to be...i felt like a douche after things clicked but hey i never claimed to be smart!

the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFkgr5kSNEc

my rear brake:

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