Recent content by OldGuy

I think quiet and performance are mutually exclusive. Anything that flows more freely (hence provides more performance) is going to make more noise, that's just physics. What is objectionably more noise is entirely subjective, i.e. in the ears of the beholder. OG

Try an Iridium spark plug (see the Himalayan FAQ for the number). A lot of issues like that have been solved just by switching the plug (and the correct gap). OG

Sounds possibly like water in the gas, very possible if the bike was out on rental when it started. Not easy to diagnose, but you can drain a little into a glass jar and see if anything settles to the bottom. That used to be much easier when bikes had shut-off valves. I've fixed it in the past...

The Adventure boot.

Porter came home on Saturday, and he and Smokey are officially buds. I thought it would take longer for Smokey to accept him, but I think there's a familiarity that comes from being related. Pheromones, maybe. Porter will be 9 weeks old on Saturday. OG

So, after exploring the (few) aftermarket rear racks and looking at various options, I want to see if there is any interest in a rack that I'm envisioning. The goal would be to come up with one made here in the US (in deference to Hitchcock's shipping rates), is stout enough to handle a...

Yeah, hey! Didn't even put 2 + 2 together... Hope everything is ok. Been following all the reports, so let us know. OG

+1 on the Formas. I love mine, other than the the thickness of the toe box. I had to re-adjust the shift lever by a bunch to fit the boot under it. Other than that, they're really comfortable and dry. OG

Yup, I carry a can in my panniers all the time. I used to own a 2003 Mini Cooper S that came with no spare, so carried 2 cans and a pump at all times. Sold the MC a while back, but it's really cheap insurance. OG

Can we move this discussion to a new thread? The TPS adjustment discussion is still very much a personal opinion kind of thing. It doesn't appear to be a common problem - ie) more than 50% of the owners are complaining about it on this forum. Until it's really an "FAQ", I think the discussion...

+1 on the taller Hitchcock's windshield. It works for me too (5'11"). Definitely worth the money. OG

Smokey, with his stick.....

We have a Chocolate Lab, Smokey Peat (as in whisky). We adore him, but it just seems he needs a playmate. So we're getting another one. We get to go see/meet him next weekend - Woo-hoo! - but he won't come home for a few more weeks. He was whelped 5 weeks ago, so 3 more weeks. We've decided to...

Uhhhhh, washed and started/warmed it up today. Started raining pretty good (hey, this is Pacific NW), so put it back in the garage. Wednesday is supposed to be pretty nice, so will take it to work. I know, pretty pathetic for an old fart, but I also had a bunch of HoneyDoodoo stuff today. Got...

Sorry for your problems. If you'd reached out earlier, there are a number of us Himmie owners here in Seattle, with a ton of experience, who would be happy to help. Usually, clutch problems, on either end (too tight, too loose), and especially on a relatively new bike, are entirely due to cable...