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    But it's a dry rain......
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    After the first ride in 100+ temps you'll know why they're there.....
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    I've been using this Harbor Freight guage on my tires and it works pretty good. The tip will push down and lock on the stem threads. The '83 doesn't have a right angle on the rear but with a little finagling I can get it on. Once it's on it's a piece of cake... The '91 has the rt.angle, and it's a no-brainer...
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    It shouldn't cause any problems. Carefull you don't overfill to where it'll cause foaming. On the amount. There are a lot of nooks and cranies where old oil will remain after draining and you may not need to fill to factory specs. Put in 3 quarts and then fill to the middle of the inspection window a bit at a time.
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    Read thru this tech article and it'll explain. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=505
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    We've lived in this house for close to 40 years, and another thing I've been seeing this year is Turkeys everywhere. We're having a friggin' wild Turkey explosion!! I saw two on the side of the freeway yesterday miles from any habitat...
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    I have all three types. Mesh with a liner and armor, leather, and fabric with liner and armor. I like the fabric best. Warm enough in the winter and cool enough with the vents open for summer, and the most comfortable.
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    Glad to see you made it OK. Lot to be said about staying south....
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    The next time try using 3M 5200 caulk. That stuff will stick to anything and it will not come loose... yet will stay plyable. I generally have to use a hacksaw on the stuff to remove a deck fitting off a boat. Not fun.. 2-part Epoxy will form a hard material that will crack with stress. Just my 2 cents...
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    Here's what I'm curious about... When running in the twisties does a heavier rider need to lean into the curve more than a light rider to maintain zero effect and balance at the same speed taking into consideration the static weight of the bike?? Hey it's raining...whadija expect...
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    Woot is selling ear buds for $2.99 ea. I ordered 3 sets. Can never have enough ear buds with teenagers.... Earbuds WI-2300
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    9000!

    Condor replied to bendtdj's topic in Watering Hole

    Makes 100+ even more impressive.....
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    1200 '85 cb

    Condor replied to Chaharly's topic in Watering Hole

    Being a cheap sort I just velcro'd a handheld Cobra WX38 CB to the panel above the CLASS on the '83. Cost me about $50 bucks off Ebay. I'd love to have a J&M but my wallet keeps saying no..no..no......
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    Coffee

    Condor replied to IH Truck Guy's topic in Watering Hole

    I used to smoke 3 packs a day, and drink black coffee like a fish. I don't smoke any longer but still drink coffee.... only now it's laced with Splenda and CoffeeMate... I know..I know.... I'm a wooose...
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    9000!

    Condor replied to bendtdj's topic in Watering Hole

    Hate to be the devils advocate here, but that doesn't excite me one bit. Yawn. When I can log on and see 100+ viewing the Water Hole in the AM, then I'll get excited....
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    1200 '85 cb

    Condor replied to Chaharly's topic in Watering Hole

    There was an after market CB for the MKI's. Qual-Comm...or something like that.... You see them pop up on Ebay on occassion. Designed to be a plug and play and fit right in the panel in front of the CLASS.
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    Officially?? The spring Equinox is in about a week and a half. All that means is we're gonna START getting warmer....
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    Looks like I'm gonna be stuck riding the Nevada Dessert again this year over I-50. Hope it's cooler than I-80 in '07. O'niting Saturday in Ely, and runing thru Utah to Durango on Sunday. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=sacramento+ca&daddr=carson+city+nv+to:austin+nv+to:eureka+nv+to:ely+nv+to:Durango,+CO&hl=en&geocode=FUS1TAIdgCTC-Cn5l4OycsaagDHbfxl0qmofkg%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B&gl=us&mra=ls&sll=38.441075,-114.6874&sspn=8.205162,14.040527&ie=UTF8&dirflg=d&ll=38.61687,-118.037109&spn=8.185647,22.412109&z=6
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    When I first bought my '83 it sounded like a mad man with a ballpeen hammer loose on the inside. I didn't know any different and thought it was normal. After ironing out all the issues with the brakes and clutch I finally got around to doing an oil and filter change. Put in my old standby Valvoline MC wet-clutch specific 20-50wt, and Holy Ratfeathers Batman the thing sounded like a new engine!! I have since changed to Castorol GTX 20-50wt, and it hasn't gotten any noisier because of it. So I'm with Herb on this one. Try GTX 20-50wt because it's cheaper, and see if things don't quiet down a bunch.
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    This last week there have been a bunch of geese flying over headed north. Must mean things are going to start heating up north of the boarder....
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    I don't think anyone has ever tried to upgrade the rear....except Earl maybe... Since the rear braking is such a small part of the overall braking available it might be easier to just install HH pads and get a mild increase. That said it would be interesting to see what you come up with Gary.
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    Thanks for the heads up, but I have a question. Is that front tire clamp all thats holding the bike upright??? And if the bike needs to be put on it's centerstand it will move aft as it's being lifted up, and I'm wondering how it's kept in the clamp??? Those things scare the 'H' out of me, but if I can picture how it sits up there safely I'll try it. Help.....!!!!!!
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    Ok, I said I'd do it... just took me a while longer than anticipated.... The first two pics are of an V-Line 1200 MKI rack and the second is of a V-Line 1300 MKII rack.
  25. Condor
    Looks like I'm not going to be alone in Durango come Sept. Looking forward to seeing everyone at this years Venture Rider Round-Up 2010 in Durango.... PS: I'm going to start putting together a flyer. Send me any input/info /ideas you might have that would make our visit more enjoyable if you'd like... PPS: And.... I just made reservatioins at the Motel 6 in Ely Nev for Saturday 9/11/10. Anybody else going thru Ely on their way, let's grab diner.
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