To the point you mentioned. I saw a tip to cut up a thick plactic container, like a laundry detergent bottle. Make into 3" (76mm) strips. These str...

Hi Ron, Many people have done it. The heats for powder coating aren't neat the heats to affect the aluminum metalurgy. Enjoy and make it your own...

Thank you all very much! I certainly got answers to my question. FWIW, I am going with tubes front and rear. Cheers, Ethan

Thank you both for your comments, this is the EXACT input I was looking for and is very helpful to push me towards going with Tubes After this R...

Thank you all! I am ressiting the temptation to work on the RS until I finish the 100RT in my basement (soon!) . I will be very happy to learn it ...

Did you put the fuel in the bowl in attempt to prime, or it was delivered there from the tank? What I am getting at is, did you check the petcock is ...

Hey Mark, Greetings from a bit to your south! Coming from Chicago we don't have to warn you about New England weather at least! You named some gre...

The more I think about it, riding to Maine and then the Cat to Nova Scotia is really sounding like a fun trip to make happen! Mike, I think we may ha...

Welcome back to the tribe! I love my R65 and hope you have the same great fortune. You have some amazing riding around you!! Ethan

Hey Mike, I am in Massachusetts and it should be a great ride from here to Newfoundland! Maybe take the Cat (if it is running) Joe, I hear you ...

Thank you! you are clearly a man of taste! How is the riding in Newfoundland? Been thinking of going their this summer

Thank you all! Looking forward to some nice weather this weekend and adding on some miles. The Foliage here is really beginning to pop!