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I just purchased a mud tray. Drill a few holes in the bottom and put aluminum foil over it if needed. Need to try adding a few more holes in the side. I've picked them up at home depot for $5 - $10. Never thought about using Pellets in it though. I've used oak, hickory, pecan, apple etc. Even tried osage orange. Found this a little helpful.

When I picked up my new truck a few days ago, they tried selling me all kinds of protection packages. I never buy that stuff and refused them all. One thing that they really pushed hard was nitrogen filled tires. I wasn't interested and the price was crazy. They spent way to long trying to convince me but I just said no. Then they confessed that they had already filled the tires with nitrogen so they would just let me have it for free. I don't care. I wasn't going to pay for it but saw no reason to have them remove it. I'll just use air as I typically do. Not going to pay to top my tires off with nitrogen. Over time, any air added will negate the fact that they were filled with nitrogen but certainly doesn't hurt anything. Just wondering what your thoughts are. Not that it's going to change my mind.

Your right I meant to say Larger molecule (my bad). Any way here is a clip from one of our service bulletins at work From GM who as I stated earlier neither recommends or discourages nitrogen use in tires. Nitrogen use in on road vehicle tires. A common explanation: “The larger-sized molecules of this gas compared to atmospheric air means less slow leaks caused by air bleeding out of porous alloy rims.” Nitrogen makes up 78 per cent of the air we breathe, so 100 per cent nitrogen isn’t likely to have much effect in holding tire pressure on old and corroded wheels as suggested within the industry. It is perceived that it will let tires run cooler, which is why race cars and airplanes use nitrogen.” It’s highly unlikely that a minivan or SUV will have its tires subjected to the extremes that track cars and jets experience, so like less air leaks, this benefit is highly doubtful. The only benefit of using nitrogen is less pressure variation with temperature changes. Repair shop air compressors, air-lines and air-powered wheel tools are subjected to a lot of moisture contamination. Even the best shops that drain the water from their compressors daily and use water traps on every bay’s air-line can have high water content in their compressed air. When they fill tires, this water goes in with the air, causing increase in air pressure when the tires warm up; the moisture droplets expand, increasing the pressure. When temperatures drop the moisture droplets contract, decreasing pressure. Nitrogen is compressed for transport and shop use under processes that ensure low water content resulting in more consistent pressures.

Thanks so much Puc! I tore them apart again last night. I tightened up the primary holders (They might have been too loose?) and pulled the seats out and recleaned everything in the bowl. A small amount of sediment (I'm thinking at this point, it may be the old fuel pump that keeps releasing it in to the line) was found inside the bowls. I bored out out (with some green scotchbrite) where the needle seat o-ring sits and put everything back together and tried it again. It has gone from a sky rocketing fuel overflow to just a weeping overflow out of the top of 2 of the carbs now. I think between those 2 items and a cleaning. I may be on the right path!

Don’t know it it would bolt in but drastically less power. I wouldn’t recommend it.

Also! The tank is extremely rusty and is currently getting professionally sealed and coated. Should have it back in a few days.

Hello puc! I have taken it apart twice as that is what I assumed as well. The third time I primed the fuel pump in to a gas can (to clear the lines of debris) and used a fresh canister of fuel. So I believe we can safely rule out debris. Although I do plan on taking it apart AGAIN to double check. And of course, before I put them back in the bike. I did the "blow in the fuel intake as hard as you can and operate the floats". They all passed that test. It's a 1999 Yamaha royal star tour classic. I'm not sure whether I have a vacuumed petcock. Would you know by chance? Could this be a symptom of a TPS set incorrectly? I just used witness marks to put that back on the carbs.

Here’s 55lbs of ribs being smoked for July 4th party.

Supposed to leak thru at a slower rate and more stable, I could see it in race cars but really see no reason on the road. I’m betting you can check the pressures from the driver seat anyway. My truck even sends a text if one gets low, no excuse for driving on low tires. I did get the ceramic coating on mine aftermarket, I hate waxing. Thinking of doing the bike next.

There's an old saying, "It's better to be a BIG fish in a little pond, than a little fish in a big pond"! Over the years, people have come and gone from VR.ORG not because they were here to seek information about their bikes, but because they were here to create turmoil, whine about their "lot in life", take advantage of free parts and services, or bad mouth other members. Because of Freebird's integrity, he has kept these distractions to a minimum, and allowed the "real members" to learn about their motorcycles, share parts and events and enjoy the "protected environment" that is VR.ORG. In this day and age, it is a pleasure to come to this forum KNOWING that the type of bike I ride, my political affiliation, my gender, my masking preferences, or the color of my skin will NOT bar me from learning about my scoot, finding out where the next "meet and greet" will be, or if I break down on the road, where help can be found. The entire world could stand to learn a lesson from this little microcosm we affectionately call VR.ORG. I thank GOD every day for men like Don Nelson and some of the other members of this forum that have allowed me to travel the country, share my kits with them, been patient with me during the development process of something new, and have just been "Damn Good Friends" over the years. Sadly, the Internet has become the World Stage for the "bullies" and "bad mouther's" that we ALL ran into when we were growing up. There was a time when people like Don Nelson would have put them in their place once and for all, (GOD Bless Texas!) and these sub-human beings would go on to live their lives in mediocrity and shame. Now, in the safety of their mother's basement, they spread their Anger and Fear and Loathing to ALL that will listen. Lastly, $12 is a VERY small price to pay for the information, friendship, and instruction I have gleaned from this forum over the years. I have spent a LOT more money on "stupider" stuff in my life, that's for sure! As far as FACEBOOK and TWITTER goes, they are what I would expect from a "FREE" subscription service. Controlled by shallow people with an "Axe to Grind" about all of the terrible things that have happened to them because "They Didn't Get Their Way"! ADULT CHILDREN!! This is of course is just my OPINION, and Your Mileage May Vary! Earl

I referred a new owner here on FB this week, he showed up here the next day. I haven’t got kicked off yet. I’m not on the guy’s site you mentioned.

One of my other favorite past times on other sites when answering questions, especially when I really cant help a person in need is responding with "go ask the GURU's on VR,,, if they cant fix it no one can".