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Really hope its a neg. result on the test, will keep you both in our thoughts. My wife is HR at a local factory, so far 4 tested positive, all with minor symptoms and all doing well. There is lite at the end of the tunnel. Craig

Vent in gas tank clogged, with a low tank of gas try riding with gas cap cracked open. Just an idea? Craig

I have a relay in front fairing, takes 5 mins to get to it. Also have Dion"s relay/harness for ignition switch under tank. Have a relay for stebel horn from Larry, down by horn area. Also put a fuse block in tour pack up against passenger backrest for other acces. You can put a relay just about anywhere you want on these bikes, between plastic covers and nooks and crannies there are plenty of places. Craig

Wish you were closer, does the motor run?, there is a guy on Madura Forum looking for a 1200 motor rite now. I tell everyone that takes mine for a ride not to crack the throttle in first and second unless you have a quarter mile of straight road in front of you, cause you are gonna be doin 70 before you know what the heck happened. Craig

Spray some PB Blaster or any other penetrating oil you have around, in the joint, let set over nite, Tap end of muffler with block of wood and hammer next day. Spray some more then work up and down, side to side and twist. Always worked for me. Bike will smoke and stink for awhile after you replace pipe and start it, but it clears once oil is burnt off. Good Luck, Craig

Peggy, looks like you have way to much yard and way to many trees. My back hurts just looking at that pic. I guess it keeps you and Ron in shape keeping after the "estate" Always amazed when I think of you two clearing the land and building your dream house yourselves. That is a great story! Take care, Craig & Kim

Yep Suzukis ole V4, calvacade was 1400cc, Madura is 1200cc, but same motor. Have it from new and it still looks and runs perfect. That motor was way ahead of its time. I agree the Vmax motor would make a great bagger, but that argument was beat to death. Craig

Finished maint on trike and balanced carbs, hit 67 here so I went for a nice ride. Trike ran great and it felt great to go for a ride. Next up the Madura, maint. then total detail, they are calling for rain this weekend so I doubt I will get another ride in. Picked up stix in back yard with one of those 3ft grabber things, worked pretty good HF saved my back. Put fertilizer and crabgrass preventer on lawn. Peggy it seems like there is plenty to do, and I am doing it while I feel good. Hope you and your first husband are keeping busy too, Craig

Thanks for the info, if your wife is tired of looking at it on the livingroom floor, let me know I am interested:smile5: Craig

Is the wheel in the pic highly polished or is it chrome. If chrome could you give me more info on wheel I would like one for my trike. Thanks, Craig

Yeah the guy on the bicycle w/the gopro is having a heck of a time keeping up. Craig

Great idea! Added to my list:thumbsup2: Craig

Doubt that they "legally" want to arrest everyone, just issueing a strong request to those that would like to slow the spread of this virus. I found so many things to do in the house and shop, stuff I have been putting off for way to long. Working on bikes, closets, shop,and yard, getting a jump on spring, I personally like how it has slowed the world down a bit, although not at the expense of peoples health. If you are bored, stop over, I can find something to keep you busy:Laugh: Craig

I went with the 130 on front one time on my RSV, it definetly made the front seem lighter and was easier on low speed turns. I did not like how it made the bike feel at highway speeds, too lite and "squirrly" bike didnt want to track a straight line. It felt like it needed to be more solid and planted. Figured I spent alot more time on the highway then I did in a parking lot so I went back to 150, happily ever after...The End Good luck on whatever you choose, Craig

Went on internet and bought a supply of detailing stuff, wash, clay bar, 2 coats glaze, 2 coats wax, detail spray... doin that to each section of trike and bike. Will definetly kill some time in the shop!! You can shave in those back fenders. Craig

Will keep him in our thoughts Chuck, hopefully his heart is strong enough to fight thru this. Take Care, Craig

There were a few 07 bikes that had left rear valve cover leaks from factory, more of a nusance then a problem. The gaskets were replaced under warranty. Also if crankcase oil is overfilled you get oil up in carb air box, when bike sits on sidestand you can get oil residue on left side rear. I would clean it off as best as you can and then just keep an eye on it. Sounds like a good project for next winter. When you fill crankcase only fill to mid site glass. The bike is built for 2 up touring, you will love that about it. It aint gonna be as lite and snappy as your FJ. Craig

Hang in there Don, no advice, you aint gonna listen anyway:smile5: Craig

Yep contact Skydoc, Earl is his name, he can help you with your brake questions. Great guy too! Craig

Very sorry to hear this, I hope she makes a full recovery and heals quickly. Will keep her in our thoughts and hope for the best possible outcome. All the best, Craig

Thanks for putting the party on again Don, June 6th is our 39th anniv. sounds like a great way to spend it! Look forward to seeing everyone, its been too long. Craig

Hey Don, Happy Birthday!!! Didnt realize roller skating could get you that ripped:pushups: Craig

Thanks for the letting us know Don, and May he Rest in Peace. Craig

Bike looks beautiful, I have its little sister. Look up "tracy plug" there is a fix that needs to be done on the secondary to keep oil in it. When you change oil you have 3 places to drain, motor oil, secondary oil and rear oil. Take good care of the secondary they are hard to find and replace. Otherwise they are great bikes, you will love the power that motor puts out and yes it does have hyd valve lifters, no adj. needed. Hope you can get it running without too much trouble. Craig

When we first married I had the Madura and at the time it was a "big bike" but Kim was never really comfortable on it so we didnt ride much together. Then our daughter was born and Kim spent all her spare time with her. Once Tine was older and off on her own, Kim wanted to ride again, so I looked for a bike that was all about her comfort, and the first gen was the ticket. Found this site and we rode to every MD and Meet-n-Eat we could. Then 4day trips up to 10day trips usually just the 2 of us, we had some really great times. Moved on to a beautiful 06 black cherry, alot lower and much easier to flatfoot, we toured up and down the East Coast, met alot of great people and saw some beautiful places. It has always been an adventure and my co-pilot has made it alot more fun. She is more comfortable if I go alittle slower, take the turns alittle easier and take a break after about 2hrs in the saddle, and I dont mind at all. I still like to jump on the Madura by myself, crack the throttle thru the gears and wind thru the turns faster then I should, but on a long trip it is always more fun with Kim on the back. Hope we get the chance to enjoy alittle more seat time this summer. Craig