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  1. AKRefugee
    It ain't a matter of if you will do it, It isn't a matter of how many times you will do it before you finally figure out how to keep your big fat fingers off of it. (can you say more than 5 in the same week?)
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    A while back I said I would report back on getting my "I" basket done. I finally had enough time planned for non-riding and got the work done recently. I took it to RER Motorcity in Monroe CT. The service manager's name is Pete. He said that while they had not done an "I" basket he knew exactly what I was talking about when I mentioned the whine. He said they would contact Yamaha and coordinate everything for me. He than took me into the back and introduced me to the mechanic that would actually be doing the work. The shop was clean and well organized even though it was very busy. They ordered the part and we scheduled an actual day for the work. Once they got into the replacement they found out that Yammy had not sent a gasket they needed for the job. Pete called me that day and told me what had happened. He called Yamaha and arraigned for them to send the needed gasket. After two days Yamaha had not sent the gasket and Pete called them again, With out any coaxing from me he "discussed" it with them and Yammy sent it to him via overnight (hehehe). Through out the whole process Pete kept me well informed and was definately my advocate with Yamaha. I told him about this forum and told him I would tell everyone about my experience with RER. He apoligized to me for the delays but said that now that they know exactly what to do, and what is required, they are more than ready to help out anyone else that would need the "I" basket change under warrenty. I would highly recommend RER for the "I" basket work. As for the whine, well mine is gone, adios, sayanora, tata, out of here and I love this bike even more than before (which I didn't think possible). Now the only whine associated with this bike is me whining about not getting enough riding time.
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    Super Glue. What do you need it open for anyway???
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    I use a black foam can cooler (aka koozie) with the bottom cut out. Put it on my gas cap. No more glare on the windshield. Looks good because I have the 06 Cherry Red paint and I use it as a holder for my cell phone when I am riding. I can also use it to hold a small water bottle or my coffee cup while I ride to work.
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    Nah, their hands aren't "frozen" to the grips, there just trying to hold all the lose pieces on.
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    Boomer, Sorry to here about the not so nice results of your attempt to turn the RSV into a dirt bike. Maybe you should have them put knobbys on it while it is in the shop. I am not that far from you. If you need any help on the weekend with anything around your place drop me a line or call me and I will come give ya a hand with it.
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    I know a few business aviation operators have this for their flight crews but they only provide it for the international operations. Haven't ever heard of it having to be used to get anyone back to the US so can't tell you how well it works. Haven't heard of anyone using it for domestic US.
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    Yeh, sure is. Ain't it great to still get to be a kid at times?
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    Last year on a very hot day I came across these two boys holding up a sign that said "ICE COLD BEER". I stopped and talked to them and they said that they had sold all but two of the case. Bet Dad was not very happy when he got home and went to get a cold one. Hehehe
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    Yeh the crotch rocket kids get a bit confused when you blow by them like that sitting upright and comfortable with the music blasting.
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    Rev limiter on mine (non corrected speedo) as follows 1 - 40 - 45 2 - 60 3 - 80 4 - somewhere over 110 haven't hit it yet 5 - way way faster than I can get this thing going
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    Man you sure know how to bring a tear to these old eyes. Thanks for sharing that.
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    Several times a year I initiate a "Three Turn Ride". I set a start time and an end time, get by riding buds together and off we go. When we come to an intersection, an off ramp, an on ramp or anywhere else the direction can change the leader makes the choice right, left or straight. After the third time the leader slides to the back and the next person moves to the front and makes the next three calls. They then slide to the back and the process continues. We do this until the end time and then we all make our way home from where ever we are. This allows everyone to get a chance to lead. Believe me we have been to some "interesting" places doing this.
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    Yeh, I've got the TK - 17's. Came with the bike when I bought it last year. Dealer put new rubber on the back, guess they used the cheapest they could find. Would NEVER buy them with my own money. Don't have full confidence on them in a good corner. Feels like it almost want to slip out from underneath me. Hasn't done it yet but. Best way I can explain it is that its like having a cheap pair of gym shoes and a good pair of gym shoes. When you plant your feet they both stick and hold you but with the good pair you feel planted where as with the cheap pair it just doesn't feel as secure. Will need to replace these by Mid August and will spend the money for the Avons.
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    Got one still in the box here. Pay shipping and donate what ever you feel is right to this site and it's yours. Sorry, It's gone. On its way to Joe today.
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    As much of a PITA it is untying your shoes I would not recommend wearing slip ons. Heaven forbid but if you ever are in a situation where you must get out of the aircraft in a hurry you will want your shoes securely attached to your feet. Slips on will fly off your feet in the event of a "sudden stop" tie ons will normally stay on your feet. Another good idea is ti wear cotton or wool, do not wear any thing with any of the "lons" i.e. nylon. During takeoff and landing fully extend your legs straight out in front of you. Most sudden stop injuries are from the legs being thrown forward into the seat in front of you causing lower leg injuries, you will want those legs if you need to get out quick. When you ride you wear a helmet for safety. Don't drop your guard when it comes to safety just because your on an aircraft. Watch the safety demo, read the evacuation card, count the seats to the nearest exit (both in front of and behind you in case you need to feel your way out). Believe me being aware and ready can save your but. Been there, done that.
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    That is a Martin Mars. There are now only two of them left flying. That is either the Hawaii Mars or the Philippine Mars. The are operated by Coulson Group and are based in British Colombia. These aircraft were built between 1945 and 1947. They were originally designed as bombers but the navy felt they would be better as transport aircraft. When they were converted to water bombers they were reengined. They can carry 7200 Gal (US) of water. Got to see this takeoff one time. Wow those 3350's let you know when they have the throttles pushed up. Nothing better than the sound of a good old round engine. Here is the wiki on it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JRM_Mars
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    Deer

    AKRefugee replied to a topic in Watering Hole

    Bambi on the table yum yum yum Thumper in a stew for me and you Taught all my kids to hunt since they were old enough to sight the 22. Prior to moving from Alaska all my kids had taken a caribou by the time they were 12. All of them were or are honor roll students and all in the top 5 of their classes. I never pushed them on the school and firmly believe that the confidence that learned in the field, knowing they could take care of themselves no matter what, was what made the difference. They also learned respect for hard work and are respectful of others because of this. Packing out a caribou is not easy work let me tell you. When we move to the lower 48 and lived in a more urban area they didn't have to prove themselves to anyone else. They knew who they were and what they had inside them so they didn't need to bend to per pressure to fit in. Teaching your kids to hunt is not just about shooting something. It is way bigger than that.
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    Went out for a burger yesterday evening and on the way home had a "little fun" with some young bucks on sports bikes. I was cruising along about 65 mph (in fifth gear) when these two guys pulled up along side me. They both looked over at me and started doing these little speed burst and slow downs. They did this about 3 times and then hunched over their tanks and took off. I let them get about 500 to 600 feet ahead than I sped up (still in fifth) to pull along side them. We were doing about 85 now. I ran along side them for a few seconds (in a comfortable upright position) nicely waved with my left hand, reach back dropped a gear and nailed it. In my mirror I could see them leaning over their tanks even more but to no avail. They were easily left behind. Later on I let them catch up to me on an off ramp and the look on their faces was priceless. When I took off this time they didn't even try to keep up. Like I said I know it wasn't nice of me but I just couldn't resist
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    When I learned to drive it was yellow means slow down proceed with caution and prepare to stop. If the tail end of your vehicle was not across the crosswalk (or line of the intersection) on the other side when it turned red you could get a ticket for running a red light. I was also taught that if the light turned yellow before you hit the solid lines associated with the intersection you should stop and that if you were already within the solid line section you were suppose to have enough time to clear the intersection before the red. Been using that as my method and hasn't failed me yet.
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    From my experience with GPS's and other navigation/distance measuring equipment I can tell you that the measurements on the GPS as compared the actual distance traveled on the surface may in fact be different. A GPS can not measure a curved line it can only measure a straight line. What it does is takes a reading and markes a point then it takes a second reading and makes a second mark. It than measures a straight line between those two points and that decomes the distance traveled. If you are traveling in an arc (corner) the straight line as measured between the two mark will actually cross to the inside of the arc and will show a shorter distance than what you travel in the arc. Since I do not know how to insert a drawing here you will have to do this yourself to see what I mean. First draw a circle. Then place a point at the the 10 o'clock position, this is your first "GPS point". Now place a point at the two o'clock position, this is your second "GPS point". Now draw a line between the two points, this is the "GPS distance traveled". As you can see it is shorter than if you were actual riding the circle line between the two points. If you were traveling at a higher rate of speed your points would be lets say at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions and therefore your error would be higher. How often your GPS takes a reading to set the points will affect the error rate. While this will usually be quite small it does add up. I would be willing to bet that folks that ride lots of twisties, or fast, compared to those that ride straighter roads or slower will find that they will have a higher error rate.
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    I'm thinking that something like this is just what I need to make the rear end slightly more visible. Now tell me you didn't see me coming!!! . . . . . http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm220/AKRefugee/Rearend%20Lights/lightsonbackend.jpg
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    Now come on, who wouldn't agree to such an appropriate plea?
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    Thanks a lot, do you know how it feel to spew beer out your nose from an instant snork? When I read that I immediately got a picture in my head of a big burly guy trying to wrestle a live deer into a pink tutu or a nice woman's dress on a dining room table. Don't ask . . . Glad to hear that both of you are okay. Don't forget a little something extra in the collection plate this week.
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    Clay, from me and my family, thanks you and your family for what you all are doing for us both here stateside and in the sandbox. Safe travel and prayers for you and your family.
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