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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Replacement Battery.

« Last Post by Quest on Today at 06:21:31 pm »

Something to keep in mind is this:
A freshly charged weak battery is still a weak battery.
I  also have had batteries that last a very long time. I've had some that quit without notice.

For the always on-the-tender crowd, I would suggest that every so often you leave it un-tendered for about a week. Then see how it does.

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: NYC Distinguished Gentlemen Ride May 19, 2024

« Last Post by Gone in 60 on Today at 05:42:08 pm »

Hey Gotham, welcome to the forum, and good on you for participating in the DGR.

I'm a regular rider in Orange County, CA. Regarding city traffic and degenerates, I used to do the L.A. ride, but it's gotten a bit too big and hectic for me. Question for you, Gotham... I know that for some of the biggest rides, like San Francisco, they block the streets so the riders don't have to contend with traffic. Do they do that in NYC?

This year is particularly important to me. I recently lost a friend to cancer, and a cousin was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. Funny thing... right now is when I think of all of my friends who I've reached out to but haven't donated yet... I need to do some more prodding.

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Campfire Talk / Re: Україна і Родина

« Last Post by AzCal Retred on Today at 05:41:01 pm »

Tide may be turning!   

Ukraine war: Kyiv uses longer-range US missiles for first time ; 25 April 2024
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68893196
Ukraine has begun using longer-range ballistic missiles against Russia that were secretly provided by the US, American officials have confirmed.
The weapons were sent as part of a previous US support package, and arrived this month. Officials said they were not announced publicly to maintain Ukraine's "operational security".
They have already been used at least once to strike Russian targets in occupied Crimea.
Further US aid is now heading to Kyiv.
More American weaponry is expected to be sent imminently, after President Joe Biden signed off on Wednesday a new package of economic and military support for Ukraine worth $61bn (£49bn).
The missiles that have already been quietly provided are the longer-range version of the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), a state department spokesman confirmed on Wednesday.
The US previously supplied Ukraine with a mid-range version of the ATACMS, but had resisted sending anything more powerful, partly over concerns about compromising US military readiness.
Officials were also concerned that the Ukrainians could use the weaponry to strike inside Russian territory, causing the conflict to escalate, according to NBC, which first reported the news.
The Ukrainians have long called for the systems, which can fire missiles up to 300km (186 miles). Mr Biden is said to have secretly given the green light in February.

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Replacement Battery.

« Last Post by ReddingRider on Today at 05:16:33 pm »

My OEM battery is three years old and has 14,000+ miles. Works fine.

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Replacement Battery.

« Last Post by JessHerbst on Today at 04:39:16 pm »

The stock batteries are good for maybe a year. They're garbage. But Harley and BMW are having issues with the batteries they have. In general quality from suppliers is falling.

I got a Yuasa YUAM6RH4H YTX14H-BS Battery. Good so far.

I am on my stock battery from September 2021 and zero issues. I keep my bike on a Battery Tender when not in use.

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Campfire Talk / Re: ישראל כחזית השלישית

« Last Post by AzCal Retred on Today at 04:36:43 pm »

Hmmmm....I "wonder" if Israel (or India) will drop some whup-ass on Yemen? Certainly India has to be unimpressed with Ham-ass playing in their bathtub. "Why can't we all just get along?" Apparently the home boys are having way too much fun playing with their "sharper spears". The escalation will be savage & educational for the street gangs of the area. The good news is there will be more job openings soon, they'll need to make up for upcoming "staff shrinkage" issues.

3 Ships In 2 Waters: Houthis’ Deadly Missile Blitz In The Red Sea & Indian Ocean Blazes Israel & U.S. Ships ; Apr 25, 2024
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/toi-original/3-ships-in-2-waters-houthis-deadly-missile-blitz-in-the-red-sea-indian-ocean-blazes-israel-u-s-ships/videoshow/109579072.cms
Houthis once again targeted two ships in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean to protest against Israel’s war in Gaza. Rebels unleashed drones targeted american vessel Maersk Yorktown and the warship was attacked with missiles in the Gulf of Aden. Another Israeli ship MSC Veracruz was targeted with drones in the Indian Ocean.   

Houthis Inflict Damage On Israel Economy, Haniyeh Sings Praise For Red Sea Attacks ; Apr 25, 2024
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/international/houthis-inflict-damage-on-israel-economy-haniyeh-sings-praise-for-red-sea-attacks/videoshow/109590295.cms
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh praises Houthis after the fresh Red Sea attack by the Yemeni militants damaged three Israeli and U.S ships. Haniyeh said that a country like Yemen has caused collapse of Israeli economy with a powerful impact. Haniyeh’s comment came in the wake of Houthi strike in the Gulf of Aden and in the Indian Ocean targeting MSC Veracruz and Maersk Yorktown.


https://www.google.com/maps/place/Indian+Ocean/@13.9418275,57.6691604,3.88z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x18174db2727f6a1f:0xead4bf5063a99637!8m2!3d-33.137551!4d81.826172!16zL20vMDNyejQ?entry=ttu

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Campfire Talk / Re: ישראל כחזית השלישית

« Last Post by Richard230 on Today at 02:05:22 pm »

And what is good for the U.S. military equipment design and manufacturing industry is really good for America's (if not the taxpayer's) bottom line.

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Campfire Talk / late night porch pirate

« Last Post by him a layin on Today at 01:31:24 pm »

stealing cat food. lucy the cat is not amused. i'm told there's another one, much bigger, not so bold, which i've not yet seen.

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Other marques / Re: Blast from the past - Feb 2000 Hondas liquid-cooled XR650R

« Last Post by zimmemr on Today at 01:06:49 pm »

Something for Zimmemr...

https://dirtbikemagazine.com/remembering-the-greatest-baja-bike-ever-built-the-feed/?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=growth


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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_XR_series#:~:text=XR%20650R,-2003%20Honda%20XR650R&text=Introduced%20in%202000%2C%20the%20XR,to%20an%20aluminum%20box%20frame.

I had a lot of fun on XR's. My apologies for the "I love me" photo, it's the only shot I have of the bike, and it's been hanging on my shop wall for close to 20 years. That's me in the saddle, the bikes owner and my close friend J.Dinnen congratulating me. His XR was fantastic, an absolute e-ticket ride, and always immensely fun to race. He also ran a CR450 which I rode on occasion. It was faster, and maybe a little sharper handling, but not nearly as much fun to ride.
The photo was taken at Oakland Valley Race Park in Cuddeback NY during the 2016 season.

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Replacement Battery.

« Last Post by TSTM on Today at 11:30:54 am »

eBay must be wrong.
The Exide ETX-14 seems to be compatible with the Yuasa YTC-14, which fits the 650's.
Also Varta 512014010

https://mejorbaterias.com/exide-ytx14-bs-1568.html

https://baterias.com/bateria-varta-moto-12v-12ah-ytx14-4-ytx14-bs-512014010