Alright, hello all. I figured I would create a new thread to intorduce myself and introduce my new bike!
My name is Mike, I've been a police officer for just over 12 years. I am an evidence technician (CSI), accident reconstructionist and I am on the bomb squad. I've been married for 13 years and have four kids. My wife is happy that I got a bike that doesn't hit triple digits like my car. Very happy!
The bike-
It was the bike on Ebay that someone mentioned. It's a 2007 military 500 with 35 miles on it. I snatched it up for $4,100. It was traded in with two other bikes. It is stock except for the addition of a dual spring solo seat and the points have been replaced for an electronic ignition. Included with the bike is a full tank of gas, fluid and filter changes and all the parts the old owner brought in with it. I looked through the box real quick and there are two tire tubes, five sparkplugs, air filters, a cable (not sure which one), the points setup that was removed and some other small parts that I didn't have time to go through. The dealer is going to call the old owner to see if he can drop off the manuals so until I get them I am in the dark. Most of my questions would be answered by the manual!
Here are two quick question.
With the points replaced can I still use the ammeter to determine TDC and if so, how?
Second, what type of warranty does the bike have from the factory, any idea if that is transferable to me?
I must say, I like this site so far! I am a moderator on one of the largest Conquest/Starion sites (Starquestclub.com) and this site seems very much like that. Close knit group that everyone believes is sort of crazy for owning odd vehicles while all the members think everyone else is odd for not owning them! As for my Jeep, it is a 1976 CJ5, it has the AMC 304 motor and I "should" be finishing a three year frame of restoration this summer. The Jeep is 90% brand new, what isn't new is reconditioned.
Nice to meet you all! Once I get my feet under me I hope to become a valuable asset to the community. I'm definitely a hands on person, if you don't take it apart you will never be able to know how it works!