<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694</id><updated>2011-04-21T22:19:03.956-03:00</updated><title type='text'>JCYN Motorcycle Maintenance Guide</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>15</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-1681926482191689135</id><published>2008-07-08T09:16:00.013-03:00</published><updated>2008-07-08T09:49:22.631-03:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Wash a Motorcycle</title><summary type='text'>How to wash your motorcycleWashing your motorcycleRinsing your motorcycleDrying and detailing your motorcycle</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/1681926482191689135'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/1681926482191689135'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-to-wash-motorcycle.html' title='How to Wash a Motorcycle'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-6575637657868565629</id><published>2007-09-20T09:40:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2007-09-20T10:17:59.673-03:00</updated><title type='text'>The Cub....</title><summary type='text'>This video gives you some idea on how indestructible this bike is......awesome!</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/6575637657868565629'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/6575637657868565629'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2007/09/cub.html' title='The Cub....'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-8450406749722000576</id><published>2007-09-15T10:15:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2007-09-15T10:20:15.042-03:00</updated><title type='text'>KillaCycle Crash LA Wired NextFest</title><summary type='text'>Los Angeles (CA) – The inventor of the “KillaCycle” electric motorcycle almost killed himself during a demonstration at the Wired NextFest conference.  Bill Dube, a government scientist during the day and electric bike builder at night, did a “burn out” in front of the Los Angeles Convention Center, but accidentally accelerated too much and crashed into a Minivan.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/8450406749722000576'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/8450406749722000576'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2007/09/killacycle-crash-la-wired-nextfest.html' title='KillaCycle Crash LA Wired NextFest'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-6013539681960508590</id><published>2007-07-31T11:59:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2007-07-31T12:05:00.640-03:00</updated><title type='text'>Exile Cycles....</title><summary type='text'>Russel Mitchell is the best in creating awesome motorcycles, from choppers, to trikes! Check out his website....totally the bomb! He will be at the Wharfrat Rally this year. </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.exilecycles.com/index.php' title='Exile Cycles....'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/6013539681960508590'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/6013539681960508590'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2007/07/exile-cycles.html' title='Exile Cycles....'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jw9hap-HWVU/Rq9Oy6ga-lI/AAAAAAAAAEg/lPb-02b-eck/s72-c/home6.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-8162776487365681258</id><published>2007-07-20T06:06:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2007-07-20T06:08:44.644-03:00</updated><title type='text'>Hybrid Stealth motorcycle......</title><summary type='text'>Check out the new Hybrid Stealth motorcycle....!</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/8162776487365681258'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/8162776487365681258'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2007/07/hybrid-stealth-motorcycle.html' title='Hybrid Stealth motorcycle......'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-4241124924542486133</id><published>2006-10-27T05:38:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2006-10-31T05:41:15.993-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Cover it.........</title><summary type='text'>Now you can cover the bike with the cycle cover and look forward to the first warm day of spring.Some of you may venture out for that one last ride!!</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/4241124924542486133'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/4241124924542486133'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2006/10/cover-it.html' title='Cover it.........'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-1829696113758104142</id><published>2006-10-25T06:21:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2006-10-25T06:24:31.903-03:00</updated><title type='text'>Service all fluids......</title><summary type='text'>If the brake or clutch fluids haven't been changed in the last two years or 18,000 km (11,000 miles), do it now......The fluids used In these system are "hygroscopic" which means that they absorb moisture......The contaminated fluid will cause corrosion inside the systems which may give problems when the motorcycle is used next spring.Be sure to use the correct fluids and note the warnings and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/1829696113758104142'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/1829696113758104142'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2006/10/service-all-fluids.html' title='Service all fluids......'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-2018527121210827933</id><published>2006-10-23T06:04:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2006-10-23T06:06:38.305-03:00</updated><title type='text'>Tires.......</title><summary type='text'>Check both front and rear tires with your air pressure gauge......Make sure each tire is properly inflated to the maximum recommend pressure.......As it gets colder, air condenses in your tire so it is important to pump them up as to keep your tires healthy.Rubber is a flexible material and does not like to freeze (it cracks when it freezes). Placing 1/4"-1/2" piece of cardboard or wood board </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/2018527121210827933'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/2018527121210827933'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2006/10/tires.html' title='Tires.......'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-1645808564233692514</id><published>2006-10-20T18:04:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2006-10-20T18:05:57.085-03:00</updated><title type='text'>Exhaust &amp; mufflers....</title><summary type='text'>Exhausts/Mufflers are known to rust fast when they are not used....... So making sure they are properly stored for the winter on your bike will save them from an early rusty death..........Spray a light oil (such as WD40) into the muffler ends and drain holes......... Lightly stick a plastic bag (shopping bag is fine) into the end of each muffler hole (to keep moisture from getting inside the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/1645808564233692514'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/1645808564233692514'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2006/10/exhaust-mufflers.html' title='Exhaust &amp; mufflers....'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-840436407427736557</id><published>2006-10-12T19:35:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2006-10-12T19:37:35.832-03:00</updated><title type='text'>Surface Preparation...</title><summary type='text'>Waxing and polishing the motorcycle might seem like a waste of time since you are putting it away and no one will see it. But applying wax is a very important part of storing a motorcycle.Wax will act as a barrier against rust and moisture.Don't forget to spray any other metal surfaces (such as the frame or engine) will a very light spray of WD-40. This will keep these areas shiny and protect </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/840436407427736557'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/840436407427736557'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2006/10/surface-preparation.html' title='Surface Preparation...'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-3147437753537639093</id><published>2006-10-11T05:30:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2006-10-11T05:37:50.192-03:00</updated><title type='text'>Battery Storage...</title><summary type='text'>The battery must be removed from the motorcycle when it is in storage. Motorcycles often have a small current drain even when the ignition is switched off (dark current), and a discharged battery will sulfate and no longer be able to sustain a charge.A conventional battery should be checked for electrolyte level. Add distilled water to any of the cells that are low and then charge the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/3147437753537639093'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/3147437753537639093'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2006/10/battery-storage.html' title='Battery Storage...'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-1720262868870290879</id><published>2006-10-11T04:43:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2006-10-25T06:32:37.690-03:00</updated><title type='text'>Lube the cylinder(s)</title><summary type='text'>Tip: You only need to do this if your motorcycle will be stored a very long time (6 months or more)Because gasoline is an excellent solvent and the oil scraper ring has done its job, most of the oil from the cylinder walls have been removed since the last time the engine was run. If the cylinder wall is left unprotected for a long period of time, it will rust and cause premature piston and ring </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/1720262868870290879'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/1720262868870290879'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2006/10/4-lube-cylinders.html' title='Lube the cylinder(s)'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-3969652930162301787</id><published>2006-10-11T03:45:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2006-10-25T06:33:09.825-03:00</updated><title type='text'>Add Fuel Stabilizer And Drain Carbs</title><summary type='text'>Tip: You only need to drain the carbs if your motorcycle will be stored more than 4 months. Otherwise just add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank, run the bike for 10 minutes so it mixes and gets into the carbs.Fill the tank with fresh fuel, but do not overfill. The correct level is when the fuel just touches the bottom of the filler neck. This gives enough room for the fuel to expand without </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/3969652930162301787'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/3969652930162301787'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2006/10/3-add-fuel-stabilizer-and-drain-carbs.html' title='Add Fuel Stabilizer And Drain Carbs'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-217388461215048687</id><published>2006-10-09T05:46:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2006-10-25T06:29:34.212-03:00</updated><title type='text'>Change the oil.</title><summary type='text'>Tip: Just like cars a colder winter grade oil will allow your bike to start easier in colder weather. If your motorcycle runs ok with a cold winter grade oil (5w30) then changing the oil to this grade will help startup and running in spring.Even if the oil is not due for a change, byproducts of combustion produce acids in the oil which will harm the inner metal surfaces. Warm the engine to its </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/217388461215048687'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/217388461215048687'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2006/10/2-change-oil.html' title='Change the oil.'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502926445195656694.post-694494246696807654</id><published>2006-09-11T05:47:00.000-03:00</published><updated>2006-10-31T05:38:23.640-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Location - Where are you going to put it?</title><summary type='text'>This would be the wrong way to store your bike for the winter.A article on winter storage will be posted every day.....Each spring your dealer's phone will ring off the wall with customers who did not store the ol' bike properly and now wonder why it won't run.Some preparation now will ensure that you are out riding in the spring instead of waiting in the dealer's lineup.One solution may be to </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/694494246696807654'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5502926445195656694/posts/default/694494246696807654'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://jcynmotorcyclemaintenanceguide.blogspot.com/2006/10/winter-storage.html' title='Location - Where are you going to put it?'/><author><name>Noname</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry></feed>
