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  1. Condor
    Squidley used to make the brackets, but has gone out of business. He may have one laying around?? Check with him. Most mount the lights next to the horns, but I have seen them all over the place. Just try to mount them as low as possible.
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    If money is an issue try shopping Ebay for a Garmin c550 Streepilot. I picked up mine for $85 bucks to the door. It looks like a Zumo, but doesn't have all the buttons and whistles. It does have a viewable anti-glare screen so you can see it in direct sunlight, bluetooth capable, and has an MP3 player. And it works. Mine was gently used and came with the factory docs and box. The seller also unregistered it on the Garmin site so it's now in my name. It also came with two power cords. One for the car and one for the bike. Also a couple of different mounting systems. I did have to buy a bike mount for $10 bucks off Ebay. I think it's the best bang for the buck available. http://www.gpsmagazine.com/assets/Review-c550/pt-SP-c550-CF-lg.jpg
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    Only in the tread area, and maybe a little way up the sidewall. Beads are on their own...
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    High on testosterone.....
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    Could be sweat from the tire installer. Touch the rim with sweaty hands along the bead and it'll cause corrosion. Just a thought.
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    I was referrring to the Progressive site. They did... or may still... make an air assist for the 1stGen. Nothing for the 2ndGen... I also checked Racetech to see if they had anything, and they may, but their site isn't very user friendly.... And hard to understand for those of us that are synapse challenged...
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    Holy Rat Feathers Batman.....!!! XVZ13 Royal Star Venture 99- Un R 10.00 Y SRS $605 $689 XVZ13 Royal Star Tour Deluxe 06- Un R 10.00 Y SRS $605 $689 Now I need to know. What in the 'H' makes MC shocks so special?? And what makes them so much better than a $50 auto shock to warant those kinds of prices?? $605 bucks seems like bend over time.....
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    Don't need to hear this.... The '99 shock was replaced under warantee by the PO, and I figured it was taken care of. Now I'm learning it can go multiple times..... Yeesh!! Just for conversation sake, are there any aftermarket rear shocks around the same price as an OEM available?? I just looked at the Progressive website and couldn't find anything listed for the 2ndGen in a rear shock. Could this be a sign of the times????
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    I just put on EIII's on the '99 front and back in regular sizes. I thought that I'd experience the same performance increase that I experienced on the '83 using regular sized Avons. The EIII's were better, but I think I should have gone to the smaller 130 front. Other than the bike still being a little sluggish, it was still an improvement over the EII's I took off.
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    Sorry to hear about your fathers passing Ponch. May peace be with you and yours....
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    Bleed the clutch fluid....
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    That's one Gunny that's going to bite the dust, and also a lesson learned to keep your mind on the road and don't get distracted......
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    Just a thought on the Nitrogen fill. All tires are recomended to be filled when cold, and I would think expansion due to heat is factored into the end pressure. Now if Nitrogen runs 10-15 degs cooler, and the tire's pressure is set a little low, wouldn't that be considered softer in the whole scheme of things due to expansion not being as much as one would get with regular air, aka Boyle's Law?? I know it's probably splitting hairs, but it's a thought.
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    :sign yeah that:DITTO!! I experienced the same exact same thing when I bought 'Miss Piggy'. I know I'll eventually come to love her the same way I did 'Old Faithfull'. She has short comings, but she is sexy..... http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/buena_vista_home_entertainment/the_muppet_show___season_one/_group_photos/miss_piggy5.jpghttp://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20060824013059/muppet/images/9/96/Hamilton.piggybike.jpg
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    Thanks for the lesson in neck bearings Squeeze. I did pick up a few of those washers from Earl, and have Dremmel in hand, so that's taken care of. Once I get into checking to make absolutely sure it's the bearings I'll feel a lot more informed if it is.
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    I'm tall and the back rest feels best the higher it sits. Sitting low isn't going to offer much support. I also like it slanted back as much as possible..... Gives me that recliner feeling....
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    So what's the best way to relieve the race or bearing seat?? Lathe??? I've never been in this area so don't have a clue....
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    That's an idea Squeeze. If I remember correctly their was some discussion on this board a few years back about some 2ndGen's having a problem with the steering head adjustment. Where the steering head could be tightened, and then it would loosen again very quickly. Turned out to be.... I think.... the neck weld not holding, or something alone that line???.
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    As long as this thread is on handling I tought I'd pop a question. On the '83 when doing a scrub... that back and forth lean when first starting out on a ride.... it was smooth from side to side. I also like to do this on any strange bike to get a clue of what's going to happen when I need to lean a lot. On the new2me '99 when doing the scrub it feels like I'm going over a hump or resistence when the bike hits upright, and before it falls off into a lean. New E3's. Haven't got a clue on the tire pressure... to lazy to check yet. Just thought I'd ask and see if it's normal or ??
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    What battery are you using? If it's an OEM or wet cell type, the battery does not have enough cc amps to supply the load required by the driving lights while running around town at lower RPM's. The stator will not put out until over 3000rpm. Try an AGM Deka and that should take care of the problem.
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    Don't know of any, but a good shot of WD40 and gently pulling on the diaphragm will genrerally get'r done....
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    Ohhh.... Undies. I missed that somewhere... Most of the bicyclists I've seen just wear the shorts.... no levi's...
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    Most of my right thigh is bald. Donated most of the skin to the God's of Blacktop back in another lifetime. Wearing cut-off Levi's when I went down. Never again. I'll sacrafice comfort for safety any day.....
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    Wondered why you've been so quite lately... Good to have you back...
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    If your carbs are way out of sync it'll cough, fart, and pop all over the place. Have you checked the diphragms and sync'd it yet?? Just a thought.....
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