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  1. dragerman
    Just weight it and regester it as home made.
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    That's a tough one ... I've got it! ... my sheep skin!
  3. dragerman
    Now there's a neat trick! Thanks for your reply, I'll get started on it soon...
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    Yes, you're right Vance. Actually I meant to say a front load "washer". I was referring to how it aligns and balances the cloths before it spins.
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    So I guess the socks in the tire isn't a good idea either??
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    That sounds good but to install a Zerk fitting don’t you have to drill and tap a hole and won’t that drop metal filings inside the frame and on the lower bearings??
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    The name doesn’t ring a bell but I would suggest to Google her name and see what comes up. Look for some of her past dealings, generally these appointments have an ‘agenda’ based on past performance... I’m having to ‘bite my tongue’ here in respect of our policy for restraint on politics so I won’t give any examples... I don’t think I have to give you any examples anyways, you’ve been dealing with these people long enough. Good luck my friend!
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    I was skeptical of the Dyna-beads but gave them a try and like them. In fact, just after installing a new set of very inexpensive plastic wheel-covers on my cars snow tires I started getting a vibration in the front end at highway speed. The wheels were already balanced with lead weights (without the wheel-covers) so I figured the cheep wheel covers were offsetting the balance. As I've already used Dyna-beads in the scoot and like them I thought I’d try them in the car so I put 1 oz. in each front wheel to see if I’d notice a difference. Well, the vibration is gone in the front and as I can now feel some vibration in the rear I’ll be adding them there also. Time is the true test though, so I’ll be watching and feeling very close to determine their performance over the life of the tire. I figure they work somewhat like a frontload washer, as the drum turns the cloths find their balance. When the sensors determine balance has been achieved it spins faster or stops and tries again. Scientifically it makes sense. I wonder if I put some damp socks in my tire if it would work the same???
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    Does anyone know if the 665 will take the same XM antenna as the 550 or if not how much an antenna for the 665 will cost??
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    Leavin'

    dragerman replied to MAINEAC's topic in Watering Hole

    Your heart may be ach’n for why I don’t know But if you’re out ride’n please take it slow Life has its turns as many can say If it’s the Lord you trust he’ll show you the way The grass may seem greener when looking afar But that’s not a reason to change where you are Love isn’t lust, it’s the time that we share With age old friends and people who care Embrace your challenges for they make us strong They give character and won’t last long I do not know you but I have read your poem One blessing I see is you have a home So take some time and ride if you must But keep true to your family... ... and in the good Lord do trust.
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    http://www.timepassmails.com/2009/10/amazing-wooden-scooter.html
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    Check out Best-Buy, they also do price matches.
  13. dragerman
    Good score! Nothing wrong with C&W... Save a horse and ride a cowboy!!
  14. dragerman
    I bought my 2006 Venture at a Harley dealer down in Delaware. I live in Niagara Fall’s Ontario:canada: but stopped off at a Yamaha dealer in New York on the way home and scheduled the center shock replacement (thanks to this forum I knew what to look for and noticed oil on the shock). When the part came in I drove back over with the bike and the Dealer replaced it under warranty. The service manager likes Canadian beer... which just happens to fit quite nicely in the top trunk (don’t ask me how I know ). Job done! The irony is that folks told me that if I bought a bike down in the States that it wouldn’t be covered under warranty, I said that the Yamaha warranty wasn’t worth the near $10,000 that I would be saving:mo money:... however, as it turned out I do have warranty coverage anyways! I’m sure you could find a dealer somewhere that will give you coverage and once you do you will have it for the balance of the warranty where ever you go. But take care of it as soon as you can.
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    The good thing is that you won't have to cook supper for tomorrow! I'm glad you weren't hurt worse then you were... it may be a poor consolation but besides the ham you still have ‘us’! Get better soon my friend!!
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    This is one of my favorites and if you like you may substitute the chicken with rabbit. You won’t be disappointed! Chicken Cacciatore Cut into individual pieces: A 4 lb. chicken or thighs and drumsticks skin removed Dredge with: 2 to 3 tablespoons flour In a large sauce pan sauté until golden brown in: ¼ cup olive oil 4 tablespoons chopped shallots and 2 minced clove garlic Then add (Tip: combine tomato paste with liquid before adding to chicken): ½ cup tomato paste 1 cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 ½ cup chicken stock 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 bay leaf ¼ teaspoon thyme ¼ teaspoon marjoram 4 tablespoons Brandy or ½ cup Muscatel 1 cup Kalamata olives Simmer covered for 1 hour or until chicken is tender. If desired you can thicken the sauce with: 1 to 2 tablespoons flour dissolved in ¼ cup cold water and add to sauce Serve with: Boiled spaghetti, pasta or cornmeal Enjoy!!
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    I believe you’re talking about a car tire?? One of the things that concerns me with installing a car tire on a motorcycle is the ‘install pressure’ that is required to seat them on the MC rim. I believe that it is important to keep the tire ‘install pressure’ as low as possible in order to avoid 'over stressing' the tire. I’ve seen it written on at least one CT not to exceed 50 psi when seating the bead. Inflating any tire to its near bursting point can’t be good for it, 80... 90... 100 lbs + seems excessive to me. One member here has has a tire burst tring to install it. I've often wondered if those who experience this ‘wobble’ have inadvertently over inflated their tire and compromised its structural integrity which in turn could affect its stability. I'm not saying that it can't be done but rater drawing some attention to 'cause and affect'. Sometimes to figure out what a problem 'is' you have to first know what it "isn't"... process of ilimination. Inflation, bearings, front tire are all important considerations that have to be checked.
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    Sobering video

    dragerman replied to dragerman's topic in Videos

    Yes, it is brutal to watch... but even harder to live.
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    Sobering video

    dragerman posted a topic in Videos

    I thought this was worth sharing and pulled it off another site… Please don't drink and drive. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2mf8DtWWd8]YouTube- TAC 2009 Christmas Campaign TV ad - 20 Anniversary retrospective montage "Everybody Hurts"[/ame]
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    Been there, done that... we're looken out for ya!
  21. dragerman
    Check to see if the passing lamp wires pass anywhere near your steering ‘stop block’. I've had mine get pinched between the blocks cutting the wire insulation and blow the fuse. I happened to notice it by chance and have since repaired and rerouted the wires.
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    Are you sure the one for $200 has the ‘Blue Tooth’ because they show another helmet with the Blue Tooth for $319.99??
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    Hey Red Rider, check out my profile pics and you’ll see the finest, fastest and I hear also the most sexiest color (Black Cherry of course!) 2nd Gen Venture with some bad a$$ Dunlop 404 WWW’s. Eat your heart out but no drooling please!
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    I have been following this post with much interest and am glad to see the updates. There are two considerations that haven’t been mentioned yet and it’s got me wondering. 1) I think it’s important that when the rear wheel is reinstalled on the bike that one must make sure they torque the axle before you tighten the pinch bolt. If you tighten the pinch bolt prematurely you could draw in the swing-arms and possibly cause an alignment problem. I almost made that mistake the first time I changed my back wheel. 2) Secondly, the only thing that concerns me with installing a car tire is the ‘install pressure’ that is required to seat them. I believe that it is important to keep the tire ‘install pressure’ as low as possible in order to avoid over stressing the tire. Inflating any tire to its near bursting point can’t be good for it. I've often wondered if those who experience this problem have inadvertently over inflated their tire and compromised it’s stability. Just thinking out loud and sharing my thoughts
  25. dragerman
    If you work the numbers a bit you might be able to make a song out of it! … a-a-and a partridge in a pear tree-e-e!
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