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  1. Condor
    I agree, and use USPS almost all the time, but sometimes it's unavoidable with a large fairly heavy item. I'll then try to ship it as a gift of no value, and make sure the NAFTA statement in on the bill of lading.... When shipping to Europe we just have to bite the bullet...
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    Sure now that the corn season has passed.... Gonna have to try it next year. Wonder if you could do the same thing after Bbq'ing on the grill???
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    Tenders and maintainers are cheap and do not charge. Good smart chargers cost more and will do it all...
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    WHO YOU CALLIN' CRANKY??........
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    MOTRIN...... A seniors best friend....
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    I said that they sold.... Not aware of any listed lately.... But who knows?? Maybe another set will show up??
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    Dang!! Hope the guy has lots of insurance coverage....
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    Long story... I had basically the same thing happen on my new2me '99RSV. P.O. stated that he put a new battery in the bike recently. It was one of those 'Bike Masters'. Anyway it went dead a couple of times, so I replaced it with a DEKA. Things were better, but even the DEKA went dead after sitting a few months during the winter. I did occassionally run it to keep the surfaces oiled. Prior to leaving for the international in Cody I checked the batt and it was charging at 17vdc. I didn't have time to chase things, so left on a prayer. Made it all the way to Thermopolis WY before the battery when totally dead. I ran 2.5 days on battery power alone. Still thought it was the battery... DOH!! Bought a CarQuest battery and made it to Cody. Checked the next morning and the charge rate was 14.2 vdc. Went on a ride and killed the CQ. Finally replaced the rectifier with a new one. Problem solved. The thing hasn't died since, and spins the starter like crazy after sitting for a month or more. So..... you might want to take a look at the rectifier??
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    Diamond R makes a set of chrome lower deflectors..... Saw a set sell on Ebay recently.
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    The '85 is a work in progress. It's sorta the beta model for the MKII's and falls about half way between the '83-'84's and the '86-'93's.
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    Squeeze!! Where ya been? Missed ya buddy.... All rotors on the MKII 1stGens are 298's also. I think the original poster needs to know if the adapter will work on his '83 with the narrower 88mm bolt pattern and get away from swapping out the MKI forks for MKIIs with the 100mm pattern. From the way it reads the adapter is designed to work on the '85 V-Max. If the '85VM's had the same caliper as the 83, then it would work, but I think Yamaha went to a 4 piston caliper on the 85VM, and maybe the '85VR too?? This part makes sense, but don't know if they did it for sure?? The adapter may work on the MKII VR's if someone wanted to upgrade their calipers to the late model V-Max calipers, but sadly if someone wanted to go to any 100mm bolt pattern caliper on thier '83 they are still going to have to swap out the forks....
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    Looks good to me.. Nice job..
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    Nope.... I think the R1's are a single pin and the 2gens are double....?? Again.. first cup..
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    The 2ndGen front pads are SBC FA125... I think??, and the R1's take SBC FA252 pads. The 1stGens take the FA88 on the front..... It's early and my first cup of coffee, so treat the above info as hearsay....
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    Good for you.....
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    OK guys... Listen up. This thread is about members that DON'T like the heel part of the shifter. We're not trying to threaten your methods in any way. Personally, I don't really care if you do like the H/T shifter... more power to ya..., but just because you do doesn't mean we all have to abide by your methods. That's what makes the world go 'round. http://www.cast-aways.com/CONDORPICS/Sam-Side.jpg
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    I just measured the spare H/T I have and the pegs are 13" inside to inside. Not much room. I was always hitting the heel peg and not let it come back up for the next shift. PITA. If you think 13" is tight you should try a 1stGen H/T. 9" between pegs. Anyway I just got rid of the heel peg also, but went with the Venture Line. IMO the toe is easier to use because the foot is all you have to move. With the heel the whole leg needs to be lifted.
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    Ask for the 10 and maybe they'll give you early retirement.... After all what good are you going to be with a gimpy foot....
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    That would work.... It looks like you have the same?? highway pegs too. I've actually been giving some thought on shortening the front peg by an inch or so.. I get along fine with the short 1stGen pegs, and the larger peg seems to get in the way a bit... big feet ...
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    Knew what you meant... Didn't know that they didn't take air....
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    Sure as long as it's an 1800cc, less than 4 years old, and in coast to coast condition.... so's I could sell it and buy a couple more 2ndGens....
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    Do you still run the same air pressure in the front forks as you did prior to the Ricor's??
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    Why is everything so dang expensive in Canada??
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    It may be over kill. I was pretty happy with the progressives in the '83. Just thought I'd ask if anyone had tried them yet??
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    Installation of the center stands on 2ndGens all have that problem if they are smog emissions equiped. Attached is a copy of the installation of a Rivco CT. Maybe it'll help, and yes the valve can be relocated.
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