Carbon_One
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That's cool. What make rig did you get there? Larry
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I cut a 3/4" sheet of 4x8 plywood in half and then bolted my tire changer to that with carriage bolts. At times it'll still want to move on you but with you standing on the plywood it stays put pretty good. When not in use I take the plywood off and stand it against the wall with the changer in the corner out of the way. You can buy half sheets of plywood at Lowe's & Home Depot as well. I used to have anchors in the floor but did away with them when I built an addition to the garage. Larry
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Got one. Better than most but it still wants to jump around with the readings. Still I like it and keep it in my vacuum gauge box. Larry
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Larry
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Too many other toys maybe??? I just changed oil , a carb syn, and valve check / adjustment on a ladys V-Star 650. First oil change in 5 years with only 7300 miles on the odometer. She bought it new in 07. Seems that is the norm at times for some folks. Larry
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That's interesting news about J&E Jack. A good locksmith should be able to make keys for it. I sure like mine as it's a well built trailer. Nothing cheap or flimsy about it at all. Besides the quality of the teardrop I loved that it matches my trike body so well. Of course there's other trailers I like as well but got a decent deal on this demo when I bought it new. I'd try to decide which body style I liked between those 2 trailers but put the quality , capacity, etc in the mix too. After doing all the grading between them you should have a winner. Going to be hard to go wrong with either one I suspect thou. Larry
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Sounds like you've got all the bases covered pretty good. Let us know those test results. Larry
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While surfing the E-Bay this evening I ran across this tire changer similar to what Harbor Freight used to sell. http://www.ebay.com/itm/pppp-Tire-Changer-for-Motorcycle-GoCart-Trailer-Bike-ATV-Truck-size-4-to-16-5-/310408758673?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4845cdc591 May be just what someone wants & can get without breaking the bank. Larry
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Very nice looking combo Larry. With the ice chest mounted do you get many road dings?? Yes I do get road dings but remember I've got two big tires on back but no dings where the cooler sits. I think with your bike there's be much less chance of that happening. For comparison the width of the trikes wheels are about 48", outside to outside. My trailer is 30" wide for the body with an additional 4" per side for the fenders, so it still tucks in nicely behind the 3 wheeler. I has seen other teardrops with the fenders built inside the body thou yours looks exactly like mine. Other dimensions are - 40" height from ground to top of body, 48" body length, & a 38" tongue from center of the coupling to the front of the body. This is the company who built mine. I know there's others out there making them too. http://www.jemanufacturing.com/ Here's a couple links of those: http://www.adventureteardrops.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=68&Itemid=125 http://www.adventureteardrops.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=68&Itemid=125 http://www.rvcapitalwholesalers.com/shopRVCW/pc/configurePrd.asp?idcategory=198&idproduct=17513 Even teardrop campers if one wanted one. Lots to chose from on the web. Larry
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Your choice here Jack. Just to let you know I have the exact same teardrop that I've been pulling behind the trike for the last 3 years. I think either one looks good behind the RSV's.
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Thoughts & Prayers for a speedy recovery. Larry -
which would you choose,I need a new seat
Carbon_One replied to crowrod's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Gotta ask. What about the passengers comfort? 90% of my riding is with the Mrs. aboard. And we know if she's not happy no one is. Larry -
I went down that path myself. Sure was nice getting the pension and then SS later. Makes life somewhat livable again. Good luck to you on your 6 Saturdays and Sunday. Larry
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Or try a local hardware or Lowes or Home Depot:080402gudl_prv:
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counting to what? Larry
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Happy Anniversary Brad & Lonna. :clap2:I'm sure you'll have many more wonderfull years to share together. Yep Life does have it's ups & downs at times but its what we do to smooth that road out that makes life worth living. Larry
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I use and like best the gang gauges like these in the following e-bay link -- http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Synchronizer+gauges&_sacat=0 The set I have is those in the black plastic case. The feature I like about these over the others listed is that the gauges already have the restrictor valve built in so no messing around with tubes or adding valves later. Having the case is nice for transporting them well protected as well. http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Vacuum-Carburetor-Synchronizer-carb-sync-Gauge-Honda-GL-1100-1200-1500-Goldwing-/00/$(KGrHqIOKm8E5I-CrzR8BOeWf,L1C!~~_35.JPG I have a Motion Pro mercury stick as well but never use it anymore. Larry
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Works for me and that is good info too. Thanks for sharing. Larry
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Thanks for sharing this news Bill thou we surely hate to hear/see La in his present condition. While I haven't spent a lot of time with La I surely enjoyed being with him when I was in his presence, the last time at Bill's Eureka Springs rally. Like many here I envied the man for his care free traveling ways, heading off on his bike whenever it took his fancy or where the wind blew him. The first time I met La was at the Fort Collins, Colorado International Rally. Peace to you La as you'll always be remembered. God Bless Larry
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Deffineately a V-Star 650 engine in that article. Like Don said somebody screwed up. :rotf: Larry
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Glad to hear this chapter in your ordeal will soon be over and while the outcome wasn't quite as much as you wanted at least you feel it a fair one. OH ya looking forward to seeing you two blokes next year too. Peace & God Bless to you & Al. Larry
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Will put him in my thoughts and prayers. Larry
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Wonder if the BIRD is getting exited yet? LOL
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Maybe. Getting the bearings centered for the gear engagement and in a tightly fitted tube will be hardest part for me. We'll see. As far as welding up the exiting box I'm not sure it would last or be strong enough. Larry
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I was bored this afternoon so disassembled the old saw to see just what needed replacing. It's not looking good for a rebuild either unless I can fabricate up a gear box. Here's what happened when it died. Output shaft bearing seized up and then the then gear box housing broke. Newer saws don't use this type of box anymore but build it into the upper saw unit so only a cover plate is needed. You can see how thin the cast aluminum box is so it's no wonder they went with a cast in unit on the newer saws. I'll need a gear box, a couple of bearings, a seal, a shaft, and a drive pully. Parts source searching has come up with zip so far too. Larry