Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
03-25-2015, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 296
Touch Up Paint
Anyone know where I can got get some touch up paint for an 04 Kingpin (Blue). The places online I have been looking do now go back to 04 on the Kingpin.
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
05-31-2014, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 296
2004 kingpin lowering
Now that I have my CC Tour, I am considering letting my daughter drive my kingpin. She is 5'2" with long torso short legs. She sat on the kingpin but could not flat foot with the current seat...
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
03-08-2014, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 16,951
Thanks
Thanks for the advice. I broke 2 cables in 2 years so this was much needed
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
03-08-2014, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 338
Sound upgrade
Guys. Since my wife is now riding with me on the cross country I am looking for best thoughts on upgrading sound on the 2004 Kingpin. I have the stock pipes and exhaust currently. Want to hear the...
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
01-19-2014, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Thanks
I guess I should have RTFM'd. Read the ????ing manual? If thats the case I will just get the recommended tire and just order it from Dennis Kirk!
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
01-18-2014, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
01-18-2014, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
I know the Kingpin came with bias ply. I am...
I know the Kingpin came with bias ply. I am happy with the switch to radials. I was thinking all Vic bikes come out of the factory with bias ply. However, I heard radials have less rolling...
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
01-18-2014, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Ordering tires
I am going to order 2 new tires before spring for my CC. I plan to get radial tires and not bias ply.
Can anyone recommend the kind of radials the have purchased for their Cross Country? How did...
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
08-12-2013, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 341
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Forum: Rides, Gatherings, Events, Rally's & Friendly BS
07-27-2013, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,557
Bucket list rides
My wife and i were in Ca.... Spending time in Yosemite for two days and then Lake Tahoe for 2 days. I have to say that the area around Tahoe is now on my bucket list for ride locations. Considering...
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
07-01-2013, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 414
jspuds (Jon)
Schamby has it right its the neutral in the clutch lever. Once again is this a cable again or the clutch housing that needs a replacement? If so I might chrome out the assembly on my Kingpin.
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
07-01-2013, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 414
Jon S
Looks like there is a switch by the cable clutch and the wire must follow the cable clutch line that is disconnected or broken. Anyone know of this? Will I have to replace the entire clutch...
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
06-30-2013, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 414
Well, the wash was yesterday and the ride was...
Well, the wash was yesterday and the ride was later today... but I was thinking the same thing about something getting wet.
I forgot to mention I did grease the clutch cable as well but that seems...
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
06-30-2013, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 414
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
06-30-2013, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 414
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Forum: Rides, Gatherings, Events, Rally's & Friendly BS
01-02-2013, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,273
Jon (Spuds)
So, per Joe Gophers Recommendations I made a route through Buffalo and Trempeleau Countities, Wi I want to follow. I found 'D' but could not find 'DD' on mapquest so I hit a portion of 'D'. I hate...
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Forum: Rides, Gatherings, Events, Rally's & Friendly BS
12-22-2012, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,273
Jon (Spuds)
Ok, I have been able to use mapquest and download a route to my gps from mapqueset. On the note of Trempeleau and Buffalo County I have created one mapquest route:
To view the trip to Black River...
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Forum: Rides, Gatherings, Events, Rally's & Friendly BS
12-12-2012, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,273
Jon
Flats boy,
Yes,
That direction is pretty much my default ride for anything unplanned. I think Shakopee is a great starting point for any rides.
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
12-08-2012, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 607
Battery maintenance and pigtail connection on XC
so I exposed the battery on my 2012 XC tour and I can hook up the terminals to the battery for my battery tender. However, the book talks about a pigtail location for easy connect but does not show...
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Forum: Rides, Gatherings, Events, Rally's & Friendly BS
12-08-2012, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,273
Favorite Twisties
All,
Wondering if people could post their favorite local roads to ride on that have some nice twisties and curves on it (as opposed to complete rides).
My favorite is 101 in Chaska by Bandimere...
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Forum: Humor, Jokes and Stories
12-06-2012, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 352
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
12-02-2012, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 642
Interesting. I may consider this but want to...
Interesting. I may consider this but want to get the feel of just the tall shield for a while first. Then after I drive one way for a bit I should notice the differences of the other one.
If you...
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
11-29-2012, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 642
Tall or short shield
I guess for me the quietness of the ride (due to wind deflection/buffeting) will matter the most. So I plan to start out the year with the tall shield from what I am hearing and change it up later if...
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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions
11-29-2012, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 642
Windshield options for CC Tour
I just got a new CC Touring Bike. Actually, Happy Dans was the first CC I ever rode. The Other Bike, The kingpin, is now going to become my solo seater without bags or as I like to call it, My...
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Forum: Buy, Sell Or Trade
11-28-2012, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 972
It's mine
Yup, the bike is mine now. Happy Dans was the first CC I ever rode. My kingpin is now going to become my solo seater without bags or as I like to call it, My "nekked" bike.
I have one question...
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