New forum member bike pics

[PKL]

Hello - a new member from Canada here. I've attached couple of pics of some of the rides that I've had. I could not find photos of the few basket case Nortons that I've had, nor the 2007 Suzuki DR650 that was my first new bike. The current 2023 Classic 350 is the second bike that I bought new. The sidecar was not initially planned, but as I found out that in my old age my legs are not as strong as they used to be, the choice was either to sell the bike or add a third wheel! (And start going to a gym...).
- The 1952 Sunbeam with a Stoye sidecar was my ride 1972 - 1980
- The 1979 Sportster passed through my hands in late 80's. Lots of noise and terrible vibration. Did't keep it very long...
- 1971 Yamaha XS650 Was the ride from late 90's to 2008. Regret selling it... but had no choice due to circumstances.
- The Classic 350 is awaiting a 410 big bore kit. TEC camshaft, Hitchcock's decat pipe and Fuel-X Lite are also on the menu. Hopefully these mods are enough to help maintain reasonable speed (say 80 km/h) on the road!

Cheers.

 

[sam2019]

impressive history!
I dont know if fuelx lite will do anything for you. the ppl who used it on the 410 report no effect. but try it out and let us know!

 

[PKL]

Agree that the Fuel-X probably has very minor, if any, effect on power/ torque. But if the richer mixture helps the engine to run cooler as it is straining pulling the sidecar and passenger, then it would be worth it. In theory...

 

[sam2019]

In theory...

I once asked the tech guy at Racedynamics if the standard fuelx would work on a 477 Himalayan and he said no, it would not, because it is programmed for the ECU on a LS410. On top of that, the fuelx only acts on the O2 sensor which in turn only has anything to contribute when cruising (close circuit) vs when you accelerate or brake (open loop). The Pro version with the 10 scale might do something, but then again, its more expensive.