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    Thoughts & prayers for the family. Peace be with Steamers brother. Larry
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    I used the Intense white ones on this link. They offer other versions as well. http://www.piaa.com/Bulbs/Bulbs-H3.html Larry
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    I've been running the Piaa extra white anti-vibe bulbs since last spring. For me they've been the best bulb so far. Previously I was using the Sylvania Ultras and while they were good the Piaa's light the road better IMHO. Normal use for me is 95% of the time I'll be in low beam along with the OEM spot lights which also have the Piaa's in them. Both sets of lights are on at all times. Larry
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    Great news there on the rotator cuff repairs John. Larry
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    Yea weather here sure is weird for this time of year here in Michigan. No ride for me thou as I'm still waiting for cylinder seals to arrive so I can finish up this last weeks work. Better enjoy the ride cause the temps will be taking a dive back into the 30's starting tomorrow. Larry
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    I'm pretty much in agreement with Don on time limits to do those various jobs. Having just done the valve job on both my bike and Ragtopgs69's bike (with him working on it too) It easily took 20 hrs doing them both. Some of the work done removing the panels etc was done as part of the valve adjustment procedure. Like changing a fuel filter, flushing the coolant system, spark plugs, checking float level while carbs were off, etc. Cleaning components of dirt & grim. We also checked and adjusted the steering head bearings using the method in the tech library here. Then reassembling everything once our parts come in. So ya shop labor is a killer due to the amount of time to do some of these jobs. Larry
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    #2

    Carbon_One replied to captdrac's topic in Watering Hole

    2nd that as well:thumbsup2:
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    Missprint should of said 2001
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    Finally a decent half time in a number of years. Larry
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    Michigan tags are renewed on date of birth 1901 Dodge Ram pickup -- $93 2011 Kia Sorento -- $146 2005 RSV -- $38 personalized tag $23 for standard/ plain or Colored tag $30 total -- $277 As Carl noted trailers are a one time / lifetime purchase based on weight. My 150 lb empty mc trailer as is my 600 lbs landscaper trailer cost $75. Actualy any trailer up to 2400 lbs would still be $75. At 2500 lbs costs jump to $200
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    So true. And what KarlS, Marcarl, & MiCarl all say is true as well. Folks who no longer can collect unemployment benifits are dropped off the list thus no longer are they counted. Goverment should stay out of the freemaket and let the companies either sink or swim. Seems like the only ones not at risk are the managment types. Once they know they're not getting a life raft thrown at em they'll wise up with better management polices. Yey there'll be some hurting till it all settled out but I think in the long run the country will be better off. Larry
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    Can't help on the mottled stripes but paint is the only way to go. Larry
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    That's pretty much what my area had today. Mostly sunny, dry roads and temps up to 42*F. Seems like winter hasn't even started here yet. No complaints coming from me thou. Larry
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    Seems pretty high to me as well. Granted all the work done does take time to get it done right. An itemized bill would deffineately determine if this paticular bill is in line with normal shop charges or a complete rip off. Sure am glad I have the ability to do my own work thou. Larry
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    Rc Heli's

    Carbon_One replied to Eddie's topic in Watering Hole

    Maybe they're wall queens? Larry
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    Ya hard to get a read of the radar with all that Tupperware on them. Larry
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    So what part of it they objected to? Larry
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    Not that old yet but I'm with ya on this. Larry
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    Finished up the valve adjustments on my bike and Ragtop69gs's bike yesterday. While both engines had at least one intake out of specs the rest were OK. We did swap some shims around to get them in the middle thou. All together about 6 shims were either moved or replaced on each bike. Two outright shim replacements for mine & one on Jay's bike that Skydoc's kit didn't have in it. To get those I went to a local dealer who swapped me for the two 270's and two 265's we needed giving him the 275 & 276's that were abundant in the kit. Larry BTW: the actual OD measurement of the shims is .985. On another note micing the shims I found them to be really consistant as to marked thicknesses.
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    Welcome back Thom. Larry
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    This problem is one reason I offer a crash bar brace for these bikes. Adding foot rests to the bars amplifies the flexing even more so. But I do agree with the others here that if the lower is cracked and still under the 5 year period since purchased then its should be covered under warranty. Larry
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    Excellent news Carl. Wishing her continued recovery & good health in the years to come. Larry
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    Thanks everyone. Forgotten about some of them mentioned and have delt with a couple in the past, such as Pioneer, Zanottimotor, Parts shark Time to check em out. Larry
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    Ok I've lost my list of favorite online vendors when my pc had to be replaced a couple months back. Who do ya all recommend. I'm looking for OEM parts. Checked the local dealer with poor results on pricing besides the fact I still have to order all my items. That just sucks so may as well order all I need online anyhow. Had already checked Yamahapartshouse.com. Thanks in advance, Larry
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    I have a set of those horns as well as the Stebel air horn. These Magnums TM80's are as loud as the Stebel air horn. I mounted one under the left lower cowling where the other stock one mounted and the other is under the front fairing. Because they have a chrome finish they'll look good mounted oustide on the bike as well. Larry
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