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by TheImp
Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:14 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Coolant Leak problem
Replies: 8
Views: 5407

You know I think I know what the problem is. There is a cylindrical shaft that is screwed into the cylinder head down in a well thats at the top of the cylinder head. This shaft is a channel for the coolant to go through the block. I think I did not screw it in tight enough because it was a "do...
by TheImp
Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:20 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Coolant Leak problem
Replies: 8
Views: 5407

That's the vulcan 2000 you're looking at. The one I have is the 500 and indeed I checked out the schematic online at the same site earlier today. This is the schematic This is insane. I have no idea what is going on. The water or coolant jacket that surrounds the cylinders would be below that hole, ...
by TheImp
Sun Nov 19, 2006 10:36 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Coolant Leak problem
Replies: 8
Views: 5407

Coolant Leak problem

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I've posted on here, I've been so busy. Some of you are aware that I have a Kawasaki Vulcan 500 thats only a few months old. Today I decided to take my bike for a ride after its been sitting for about a month. However after I started it up and got it warmed up I ...
by TheImp
Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:06 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Loss of Oil in Motorcycle
Replies: 6
Views: 2986

Yes I changed the oil at 500 miles like I said in the second paragraph. No big deal I'll just keep an eye on it. If there is something abnormal I will take it to the dealership. However since I do my own maintenance I'm likely to think that I did something wrong somewhere. I'll just monitor it close...
by TheImp
Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:37 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Loss of Oil in Motorcycle
Replies: 6
Views: 2986

Loss of Oil in Motorcycle

Hey guys. Today I decided to take a look at the oil window gauge to see if the level was alright and turns out it was completely low. So I then checked to see if I could find evidence of leakage by checking around the oil filter and drain bolt and it was dry. The area where my bike is parked is also...
by TheImp
Sat Jun 24, 2006 10:38 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Stopping for a brother in need
Replies: 37
Views: 12833

In my short time as a rider I did come across one biker that was stranded off the side of the highway. But this being a decent sized city where safety is a concern I didn't have any strong inclination to stop and help. However, If I can tell that a person is clearly injured and then I'll do anything...
by TheImp
Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:23 pm
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: LETS GO MIAMI HEAT
Replies: 7
Views: 3733

I swear I think every one in Miami called in sick today. There was NO traffic, and those who did shoe up at work were just dead tired!!! Awesome game. I was on my midnight shift at work watching the game so by the time the shift was over I was heading home and straight to bed. I almost wanted to go...
by TheImp
Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:55 pm
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: LETS GO MIAMI HEAT
Replies: 7
Views: 3733

well woohoo, they done did it!

Wayde is just phenomenal and he's young. It'll be incredible to track his game over the years as he gets more experienced.
by TheImp
Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:35 pm
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: LETS GO MIAMI HEAT
Replies: 7
Views: 3733

LETS GO MIAMI HEAT

TONIGHT WE SHALL WIN GAME SIX AND TAKE THE CHAMPIONSHIP...


...unless we don't.
by TheImp
Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:36 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Tire Air Pressure
Replies: 10
Views: 4155

hey wizzard. I have been putting air in the tires already but I only wanted to be precise. I actually might look into getting something to fill them up at home because I check the pressure every week or two and it does go down significantly in a short space of time.