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  1. dragerman
    I appreciate the comments, thank you. I've toyed with the idea of making my own balancing system and possibly incorporating a built in liquid filled low pressure gauge but haven’t really put my nose to the grindstone yet. Custom Cruiser sells the basic kit for $23 which is not too bad for a quick fix... guess I’ll put it on my winter project list!
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    Make sure your front tire is in good shape and up to pressure.
  3. dragerman
    Just wondering what your experience is with the Progressive Suspension Air Fork Balance Kit. 1) How long have you had them? 2) Have you had any trouble with them leaking? 3) Would you buy them again? 4) If you are not using this kit how do you manage to balance your front fork air pressure or do you leave it at “0”?
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    Keep the Pumpkins away from the BOO-O-O-Z!
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    :rotf::rotf:
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    I've seen three M/C tires (all Dunlop 404’s) wear off center like that, two were my own and all three were rear tires. I’m running a Kumho now with dynabeads but it will be a while before I can report on the wear.
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    Tire installers use a paste (not sure what it’s called) to help seat a tire. It helps to put a ‘thin’ smear of that stuff on the ‘rim’ beads first before you even try to mount the tire. Then put another ‘thin’ smear to the tire bead before you mount the tire. Once you’ve done that and slipped the tire on the rim you may have to reapply another ‘thin’ smear to the same areas but it’s better to do it that way to ensure the paste is contacting the surfaces where it needs it the most.
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    A very happy Thanksgiving to you all... and for all you turkeys out there repeat after me “Mo-o-o-o!”! http://www.authorsden.com/PoetryImage/173627.jpg May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey be plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have never a lump. May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone
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    Hey Sonny, great job assembling those pictures. They sure bring it all back! Talk about bringing it all back... we sure lucked out finding ‘12 Bones’, those ribs were awesome! Next time I’d like to try some of their pulled pork. The other great thing about the trip was the roads, I must say they really are in good condition. It was such a pleasure not having to dodge pot holes!
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    I agree with Earl, for this application grease is not the best lubricant of choice. Road dust (or in your case perhaps some volcanic ash ) will stick to the grease and gum up eventually forming more of a grinding compound then anything else. At this point I’d suggest you give it a little spray with some engine cleaner or brush it out with some solvent. You could then give it a rinse with some WD-40 but as already mentioned WD-40 is very thin and not much of a lubricant. Once you’ve cleaned it out give it a quick blast with some compressed air (don’t forget to wear safety glasses) and work in a squirt of oil. I’m sure you’ll find it easier to maintain by just using a bit of oil every now and again.
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    Hey Bob, Becky... that's so nice, I'm truly very happy for both of you! My Sincere congratulations and best wishes, hugs for both of you! :bighug:
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    I'll bet you have bridgestones.
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    I had to stop once I got to the coast!
  14. dragerman
    I think being south rubbed off on ya Rob!
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    I use a tank bag, there is a picture in my profile if you'd like to have a look.
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    Well we’re back and what a trip it was! First of all I’d like to take my hat off to Sunny, not only for taking the initiative to organize this trip but also for his tremendous piloting skills with leading the group... well done! We all got back safe, without incident and have memories that will last a ‘lifetime’ (so be careful which pictures you post Sunny). A GREAT time was had by all and even though we hit a few small showers on the way there and back it didn’t dampen our spirits. From Niagara Falls the round trip was 3100 kilometers (1900 miles), the others had to travel a little farther to get home. In total it was 5 days and 4 nights... did I mention it was a GREAT trip! Anyways, it’s late now and I’m ready to jump into the ‘ol-fart-sack’... I’ll post more later but for now I’d like to say thanks Rob, Bob and Sunny for making this trip as wonderful as it was. You guys are great company, excellent riders, good sports and fantastic friends... now, if you could only learn how to cook you’d be perfect! Just kidding, it’s been a blast and I hope we can do it again soon!
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    Could that be because of different elevations?
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    The best I've gotten with my 06 Venture is 59 mpg (imperial) which = 50mpg US. As the speedometer is out approx 7% I clocked my mileage with the GPS so that I would get true values. What surprised me was that I was riding two-up... the best I've ever recorded riding solo is 56 mpg (imperial). I’m running with iridium plugs, 89 octane fuel, Rotella Synthetic oil, a Kumo PowerStar car tire and have 30,000 Miles on the scoot. I'm a happy camper!
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    Dennis your questions and concerns are very valid, I would suggest talking to the Chief and asking him why they decided on such a tuck. Rest assure, there will be a response protocol for that truck and members will have to be certified on it before it goes into service. It’s not likely the aerial will roll on all the calls and there may be some restrictions due to size and weight, but then again don’t underestimate this truck in skilled hands. It’s not a toy and I feel confident in saying it won’t be used as such, I hope they never have to use it! Although it’s a volunteer department they are still expected to provide the same level of protection (duty of care) as a full time department. It’s often a challenge for volunteer departments to maintain that level of proficiency due to the low call frequency however they mustmeet requirements in terms of training, equipment and national standards. I have worked in underground mine rescue, city volunteer and airport crash fire rescue and believe me for what is expected of us you can NEVER have too many tools! Too often departments are satisfied to meet minimum requirements and don’t buy into the future, but then again there may be something, even one building, that justifies that particular vehicle. That truck is a pumper with a ladder, if it has a holding tank it will only carry enough water to charge the lines while port-a-tanks are set up and additional water arrives. But that’ the same with all pumpers unless you work at an airport with the large foam trucks that have huge carrying capacities, they rely on volume for bulk fuel fires. I’m sure there is a method to the madness and it usually has to do with accountability, dollars & cents or spending grant money that they will otherwise loose. It could be that they also got a good deal on this truck for the same price as a smaller one, sorry but I don’t have all the facts and it really is hard to say. We received delivery of new trucks up at the airport that don’t even fit through the station doors and have to be housed in a hanger, guess who’s getting a bigger firehall! Boy, if we have to roll those puppies you’ll know there is a problem. If you do find out more please let us know, one thing for sure is that the boys in the station will be busy and the department may be looking for some new recruits!
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    Well you can put away the buckets when that baby comes roll’n in!! If you don’t have any tall buildings in your district perhaps they’re planning to build some. The other thing that could come into play is ‘Mutual Aid’ considerations. That’s where one district will support another with manpower and/or equipment and visa versa. It’s also a great tool for industrial compounds, yard fires (such as scrap yards or used tires) or fuel storage facilities. They’re also quite handy when protecting exposures and certainly when distance is a matter for firefighter safety. Put it this way, if you have it, you can use it and in that situation if you didn’t have it you might wish you did. I’m sure the department will be proud of their new apparatus and take very good care of it. We’ve come a long way from the horse drawn pumpers, wooden ladders and buckets and that’s a good thing! Congratulations!! On another note, as our winter is on approach and we’ll eventually be looking to turn on the heat please remember Fire Prevention. Make sure your chimneys are clear, smoke detectors are working (install new batteries and replace the detector if it’s 10 years or older) and that all combustibles are properly stored (including the fuel can for the scoot). A little common sense and you won’t have to worry about getting those nice shinny trucks dirty!
  21. dragerman
    Hey Don... Do the Gauges come with a bike?!?
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    "OLD"...oh GREAT... now not only am I broke but I'm BUSTED!
  23. dragerman
    There once was a man from Niagara Whose hard time’s was not from Viagra He had no wages, to buy his gauges That poor young man from Niagara!
  24. dragerman

    kumho

    dragerman replied to gunboat's topic in The Darksiders

    I did a comparison between a new Kumho PowerStar 758 165/80/R15 and a new Dunlop 404 before installing the CT. Both tires were new, mounted on rims and inflated to 38 lbs. I was very pleased with how these tires measured against each other. I’ve been running with the Kumho for about 1000 miles and must say that I’m very pleased with it so far.
  25. dragerman
    Yes, however when push comes to shove Yamaha may say that your warranty contract is with the Dealer you bought the bike from and not them, check the fine print on your warranty agreement. You have no contract with Yamaha and would have to file a ‘Statement of Claim’ against the Dealer and the Dealer would in turn have to file against Yamaha. However I must say that when listed on an action anyways Yamaha reps sure look silly standing in front of a judge explaining why they would spend more in time and money defending an action that they are ultimately responsible for anyways then to fix the problem in the first place... especially when the solution is cheaper then their defense and you can prove your claim! (Don’t ask me how I know!)
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