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  1. Flyinfool
    Yup most engines like cool/cold air. When the air is cold it is more dense, this means that the air molecules are packed closer together. So when the engine sucks in air it can actually get more air in. The more air you can put thru the engine the more power you can get. That is what turbos and super chargers do, they pack in more air.
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    With pulling a trailer and the clutch already slipping, the clutch may be completely gone before you get to the rally. What may right now be just a fluid change or a spring change could end up being a full clutch replacement on the side of the road. (still a simple job if you have the tools and parts) If the clutch does go out completely then you will also have to do several quick oil and filter changes to get all of the burnt clutch crap out of the engine. As mentioned I would start by checking the fluid in the clutch reservoir. That can be changed or lowered as required and still give time to order and get parts shipped today if they are needed. If you are going to go for limping to the rally, make sure you have some member phone numbers with you for possible roadside assistance. Even better would be to have all of the necessary parts with you just in case.
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    Of course they are. I have my guns ready
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    Did you really have to take the rotor off to use it? All of the changers that I have seen used were able to get the tire on and off without removing the rotor(s).
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    Wimin and wine? :confused24: At least that is what I tell the better half to justify the cost of my hobbies.
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    I really wish I had the opportunity to go thru the dirt bike phase when I was still young and immortal. I do not have the reflexes for loose ground if things get that bad. I'm to old now to start learning a dirt bike, I wont heal as fast between lessons.....
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    :sign yeah that: If it is leaking from anywhere else then you have an issue.
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    It was truly a memorable weekend. Orlin you did a great ride thru the hills and valleys. Thanks again. I am a lousy photographer, I never had the camera when I needed it.
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    Well I'm glad someone did.
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    Many states have an allowance for bike to run a red that is not detecting them. Most states have different rules as to the amount of time or circumstances where it is legal to do so. You must check with your state to find out which rules apply to you.
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    I put a big rare earth magnet (2 x 1 x 1/2) on my bike and it has solved the problem of not tripping lights. Much less bulky than a speaker magnet and stronger too. Yes I have found nails stuck to it, but I figure that those nails were headed for my rear tire.
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    Dan Stop with the :bang head: already. Did you hurt the oak tree that you smacked with your head?? Sounds like you have a house full of labor to get that garage finished off...... Glad your OK, Hope everyone out that way is too.
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    None before? How about during and after??? Mmmmmm........ Rumballs..........
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    Dang, glad you two will be OK. My damage sure sounds minor compared to yours. That was a real nice looking trailer too. Did you at least get to keep the deer, not much meat but what is there would be real tender....... Must have been the heat causing craziness in all living critters. There were 3 deer that crossed thru our group during the ride on Saturday. Just cuz its light out does not mean the deer are gone.
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    Dang everyone beat me to the smart a$$ answers. heat will help if it is loctited in. PB Blaster if it is rusted in. Impact drivers can work wonders.
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    I am begining to wonder if the rocks have declared war on me.........
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    First a thanks to Orlin and family for a great week end. My 180 Mile return trip ended up taking 7.5 hours thanks to a jackass in a P/U that took out my bike and the car behind me. My poor bike is now held together with Gorilla tape, and bungee cords. Just before Madison on 14 a P/U had a rock about the size of a softball roll out of the bed and come bouncing down the road. I swerved hard right and thankfully I was able to keep on the road, but the rock just caught the left saddle bag breaking the lid, the lid and the rock then flew up in the air and both hit the windshield of the car behind me. The rock ended up going thru the windshield and ended up in the empty passenger seat of the car. Other than some very rattled nerves there are no injuries. Both of us were very lucky. I had to sit at a McDonalds and eat ice cream till I calmed down enough to ride home. Had I not swerved hard I would have caught that rock square in the front. Seeing what it did to the car, I am sure it would have come right thru the plastic front end of the bike. I did not even know the bike and trailer and could even make a move like that. I guess the practice drills at swerving that I do in a parking lot are worth the effort. Oh and of course the P/U never stopped. I am now in the market for a left saddle bag lid for a 1st gen MKII. Preferably the metallic Maroon to match my 88. I have not inspected the bottom half for damage yet.
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    Made it home had a graet time, I think everyone did. Thanks again to Orlin and his whole family for putting up with all of us. Even the river monsters seemed to tolerate us ok. And there was no journalist there to document it.......
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    All packed except for the cooler. I'll pack that in the mornin. Still trying to figure out what I forgot to pack, The whole trunk on the bike is empty. Got all of my "baking" done.
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    Just a couple inch piece of gas line will do wonders.
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    Someone should keep their head covered while riding in the heat.........
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    No need to remove the upper fairing. Surgical tubing might not be stiff enough. There is a plastic panel above the valve cover that can make it hard to get in there, The panel is not bolted in, it just snaps on top of the nuts that hold down the valve cover. It can be wiggled out and back in. Just look close and make sure you pay attention to how it fits and how it came out.
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    They are already canceling fireworks on the 4th around here due to the dry. But since I am going to be on a bike trip there is rain in the horrorcast every day.....
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    First, Get a mirror and look down the hole to be sure there is not something there trying to fall into the cylinder and blocking the plug. Use a short length of gas line on the end of the plug to act as a handle to get it started. Look at the front on the other side to get an idea of the correct angle for the plug. And patience. and your new vocabulary........ If you didn't already, having the lower fairing off helps
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    WHEW!!!

    Flyinfool replied to Mel's topic in Watering Hole

    OK the global warming in the winter was kind of nice, BUT ENOUGH ALREADY. Bring back the :snow2: :snow2: :snow2:
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