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Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 03-25-2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 296
Posted By Jspuds
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.
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 05-31-2014, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 296
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 03-08-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,951
Posted By Jspuds
Thanks

Thanks for the advice. I broke 2 cables in 2 years so this was much needed
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 03-08-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 338
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 01-19-2014, 07:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Posted By Jspuds
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!
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 01-18-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Posted By Jspuds
If the E3 is a radial I may order both front and...

If the E3 is a radial I may order both front and back tires this winter to make the switch!
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 01-18-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 01-18-2014, 03:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 08-12-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 341
Posted By Jspuds
Klockwerks vs Factory Tall Windshield Comparison and Review on CC Touring

So, I have had both the factory base tall windshield and the klockwerks windshield. I started out the season with the factory tall but wanted to test out the klockwerks shield over the weekend. Here...
Forum: Rides, Gatherings, Events, Rally's & Friendly BS 07-27-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,557
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 07-01-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By Jspuds
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.
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 07-01-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 06-30-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 06-30-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By Jspuds
My first thought is its as simple as adjust the...

My first thought is its as simple as adjust the cable clutch tension but that does not appear to be too far out of line... although it would be east to test out this theory.
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 06-30-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By Jspuds
Wont start with cable clutch pulled -- only in Neutral

So two days ago I washed my 2004 Kingpin. I put the key in and pulled the cable clutch, heard the EFI system spin up, and then it hit the start button now. Now for some reason my bike only starts...
Forum: Rides, Gatherings, Events, Rally's & Friendly BS 01-02-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,273
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Rides, Gatherings, Events, Rally's & Friendly BS 12-22-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,273
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Rides, Gatherings, Events, Rally's & Friendly BS 12-12-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,273
Posted By Jspuds
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.
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 12-08-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Rides, Gatherings, Events, Rally's & Friendly BS 12-08-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,273
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Humor, Jokes and Stories 12-06-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 352
Posted By Jspuds
How not to board your boat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfBmujieRU4

:BigLaugh:
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 12-02-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 11-29-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Tech Tips & Questions 11-29-2012, 03:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By Jspuds
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...
Forum: Buy, Sell Or Trade 11-28-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 972
Posted By Jspuds
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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