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Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran
Kind of a quick introduction to a "real" bike. I can't help you too much with the mechanics, but I'm gonna guess the tires could be old. I'd also just check the front brake, the clutch and the two pedals. Pay attention to your mileage - there's no gas gauge. Fill up every 120-140 if you want to be conservative. Make sure you know how to work the reserve switch.
Check the headlight, taillight and turn signals. Be careful you don't accidently leave the parking lights on.
Make sure the mirrors are tight and can be adjusted. Dress properly and don't let your shin (or skin) touch the exhaust.
Check the oil in the glass. Ask them when they changed it last. Have the guy show you how to use the choke - the amount and necessity for it varies.
If it starts, it'll probably run well enough to get home. If they have trouble starting it, you will too - and the battery is easily drained.
Oh, you will probably have to really flog it to maintain 70mph. Wind it up real good in fourth before you go up to fifth. You won't be able to maintain that speed uphill or into a headwind.
I don't know if GX spokes get loose or busted, but they do on old bicycles - make sure that stuff is all solid - you don't want wheel problems at 70mph.
Good luck - let us know how your ride goes. you probably should have started a new thread instead of highjacking this one,
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Sorry for the fopar, & appreciate the advice.
Quick pick from where the ride will be starting. AND a 4 day weekend to come home.
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