Dragonslayer

I've got an extra pull behind Northern Handiman trailer with a car top luggage carrier mounted to it I might be willing to part with since I have two trailers now. Much cheaper than $1,500.00 I would sell mine for $500

Rub it in Gilligan...... Hey a new handle for the boss Gilligan.... A three hour cruise, a three hour cruise......

Check and see if fan blade is hitting shroud.

I don't blame you a bit and agree. If you are already into a fuel system rebuild and have the means. New is always better than patched. I'm just saying it might a viable option for some.

Sounds great let me know when you expand closer to Georgia.

Didn't mean to over state the obvious to the well informed but since we are on this subject, I thought I would share my pm response to Seeing's pm inquire to me .... for those that did not know. Yes the intake boots/joint/manifolds.. rubber elbows (whatever you want to call them) are the intake manifolds for the air/fuel mixture to the cylinders. Them being air tight is critical for the engine performance. Air leakage through penetrating cracks as well as loose air seals under the clamp on top and mating surface on bottom can have a dramatic adverse effect on how the engine runs. The cracks that show up in them is similar to rubber dry rot cracks on tires and start on the outer surface. Over a period of time they worsen and when they expand to the point that the crack penetrates all the way through the wall of the boot, the engine starts sucking outside air through the crack. Although replacing the boots is not a difficult job, if you can find them or afford to pay yamaha what they want for them, I've found that applying the Liquid Rubber product with the brush applicator (about $4.00) is an easier, cheaper and near permanent solution. The liquid rubber covers, fills the cracks and bonds with the rubber the boots are made of, sealing and preventing the cracks from enlarging over time. The upside is much, much cheaper, A lot less labor intensive, usually you can apply on the cracks without having to disassemble the bike and remove the carbs to replace the boots , paint it on in place and only takes a couple of minutes to do with about a ten minute dry time. The down side is visually the painted on rubber is not as smooth as the original factory formed rubber. But, It is hard to even notice it (if you use the matching black version and not the red) where they are located under the carbs. Another very important trick using this product. If you have not had this problem you eventually will. It's just a matter of time. The large rubber diaphrams in each carb under the outside carb cover plate will eventually develop pin holes in the diaphram. When this happens your engine performance and gas mileage drop significantly. New replacement diaphrams run about $80.00 each x 4=$320 plus tax and shipping. The cheaper, easier fix is to: 1. remove the 4 screws to remove the cover plate. 2. slide the diaphram out of the carb body. 3. Hold the diaphram up to a light so you can see where the pin holes are 4. paint the pin holes with a light cover of the liquid rubber 5. let dry. 6. reinsert the diaphram 7. replace the cover 8. Go ride. I also use the product to fill the back side of all of the electrical quick connect plugs where the wires go in. This prevents warm connections from drawing moisture into the plugs which causes oxidation, corrosion on the connecting surfaces which leads to electrical high resistance and intermitten electrical failure. Just a few tips I've learned the hard way over the years. Hope that helps.

I'd love to hear them next time I see ya.

Glad that worked out for you. It feels great to be able to prove the Doctors wrong. Years ago they told me I would never walk again.... Screw that, watch me run was my answer.

Your right the guage package Don added is much more functional.

True, the more important point is: When you get tired of fixing on the 1st Gens you can hop on the 2nd Gen and go for a ride.

It's about time....Yammer can you make one without the cassett player? We need internet connectivity and a sound media technology that does not go away when there are so many old school players still hanging around.

HMMMMMMMMMM wonder what a cross between a 1st Gen and 2nd Gen be like?

I guess it does pay to host the big maintenance day every year.

I've had good results using liquid electrical tape/rubber with brush applicator to paint over the cracks. Seems to repair them without having to replace them.

Not really.... Bubba is more my speed.... Did you get to meet Bubba?...... He's the bomb.

I knew the two of you would get along but, I never in a million years believed I would see the two of you holding hands. I don't know what to think about that. :detective:Not that it is wrong if that is what blows your skirt up ... I'm not saying.... :whistling:I'm just saying:backinmyday:

The radio does take some getting use to, but at least you can plug the mp3 player into it directly and not have to depend on a FM modulator like you had to do with the 1st gens. You'll get used to the radio in no time.

Yea, with all of the red and black shirts it looks like a Bulldog convention at a LSU ralley....Opps sorry Lewis No Really Lewis Congrats on all you do for St. Judes. Sorry I couldn't be there with you.

I knew all along it would be you. I guess I have ESPN. I told comcast not to add that on my channel line up. As another recent 2nd Gen convert. It won't be as bad as you imagined it would be.

Dang, Now you got me singing that stupid song over and over in my head :whistling:

Great story, I've been on a few road trips where I had to Mcgiver myself to safety. It helps to be able to think on your feet.

Todd, I spent time with Angel at Don's Maintenance Day year before last. He's a great guy and knowing both of you the two of you should hit it off famously. Take Bubba with you he will get a great kick out of Bubba. Tell, Angel I said hello. If you got the means, buy him a beer for me. I'll pay you back next time I see you. You know I'm good for it.

and gave two houses away with all the furnishings, But, I kept the boys love and loyalty. That's all I wanted to salvage from the relationship. Life is too short to worry about lost pots and pans.

I can see in my mystical crystal ball that Yammer is considering Freebird's second gen. Am I right, do I get to pass go and collect $200?

Yea what's up wid dat?