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    Ok, my '83 doesn't. It used to drop big time until I changed out the battery. So lets think about a few things?? At idle the stator isn't putting out a charge so the batt has to deliver all the amps to drive any circut demands put on the electrical system. And over the years resistence starts to build due to dirty contacts etc. so more amps are needed. Now I can't be sure if messing with the connectors, or the new batt contributed to the problem clearing up, but something I did while swapping out the battery seemed to take care of things, and now it doesn't dip at all. I take that back... While playing a tape and sitting at a stop light it still dips a tad. That tape deck pulls a bunch of amps. On last years Venture West IV ride down to SLO I played the tape deck quite a bit and noticed that the motor turned over slower when starting as the day progressed. At one time it almost didn't start. That's when I started turning off everything. After a bit things started to return to normal. At the time I was runing a test AGM batt I'd bought off Ebay and it didn't live up to its billing. So I stuffed an Odyssey in when I returned and everything was good again. Since then I've been testing a Deka ETX18L AGM and I like it better than the Odyssey. Three reasons why. It's the same foot print as the OEM Yuasa.. not so with the Odyssey.., and it's cheaper, and it has a bigger capacity. More bang for the buck. And that's my story and I'm stickin' to it....
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    Do you agree.

    Condor replied to piper's topic in Watering Hole

    I disagree. The tire is part of the braking varible, but is only a contributing factor. All braking potential is based on the footprint of the tire to the surface, nothing else. Where the rubber meets the road so to speak. All other variables such as tire compound, pad condition, surface condition, are contributing factors.
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    Parts that won't fit: Clutch Cover Head Light Assembly
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    My guess would be a corroded ground in your light circut?? edited... Or.... a dead short in the hot side of the wiring for the flashers.... A big drop in the meter shouldn't happen.
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    Anything around San Diego is gonna break the piggy bank. For a change of scenery try Quartzite Az. This is where all the Snow Birds hang out from up north. I've traveled thru there during the late winter and the trailers along side the road go on and on. They start coming in September and by late May the place is empty. An intire town springs up every winter. Another place to hang a hat is Slab City in California. I'm seen PBS documentarys on the place. Sounds like fun....and is cheap...
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    Have a great time.....
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    Around here they'll let you put any casualty loss value you want on it, but when it comes to paying the claim they use blue book values...
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    Didn't I read somewhere that the idle jets contribute fuel to the system for the first couple of thousand RPM over idle?? And the jet(s) may be plugged?? Just a wild stab.... Also you may be dropping a cylinder and new plugs may be in order??
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    If you can get online try going to http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
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    Brownsville Tx. Learn how to say Gracias...
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    'Bout that long......
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    The Tach is electronic. Put an heating pad on it overnight. . Ya gotta remember it's been doing it job for over 25 years. It's a wonder it even works at 20 degs...heck I know I wouldn't....
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    I think the deal here is that everyone likes the brand they own, and there are a bunch of brands. The big discision to make is what you plan on using it for. A cheap light weight cover that stows easily, and packs small, is great for over nighters, but if you plan on storing your bike outside for an extended period of time, only a heavy waterproof full cover will do, preferably built out of Sunbrella. All light weight covers are wooses when it comes to UV exposure, and when left to the elements will become toast in just one summers use, and they leak like crazy during the winter months. Most light weights don't breathe very well either, due to being built with a thin PVC backing. They also loose their water proofing very quickly. Condensation will occur if a cover doesn't breathe, and those vents look cool but are worthless unless they start putting something in the flap to hold it open. On the lighter covers from Hong Kong and China light weights are sewn with cheap thread that does not hold up well to UV exposure. With a 6 bikes, that I store outside, I need a cover that will protect 24/7. I've questioned a few asian sellers on Ebay about their covers and they all come back with the same 'not good for long time storage'. I've also asked about them building something better and they respond 'no'. I've also bought covers from US makers, and I usually get one 'made in China'. I'm sure there are a few US builders left, but the retail on a 'made in the USA' cover is pricy, and most bike owners will not pay the price, so the US maker is going to China to compete. I wish there were a cover maker that put out a Sunbrella cover. You paid a lot of money for your bike, it doesn't make sense to not take care of it.....
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    Thanks.......
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    Welcome aboard Kerry.
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    Welcome to the site Ray. The Cyclecom system is not very common as it only lasted for a few years before Yamaha started putting in their own CB. So it's probably the reason there hasn't been a bunch of advice thrown at you. Very uncharacteristic for this group... I can't remember exactely if the AMP on the '83 has a plug for the CB to interface into the system, I do know the newer Royale AMPs do. So replacing the AMP with a newer unit might be something to look into???
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    You can still find Zippos at most convience stores. A little bit of Velcro and you're good to go.....
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    PM me your address Paul.
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    OK Dan. I'll send you the $30 via Paypal if that's alright? Need your email address if it is.
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    How much to 95608 in Sacramento?? UPS might be an option being it's so close. Let me know, and if the shipping is decent... read cheap... you can send them down here....
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    I use Dawn on the tires because it's usually the cheapest dish soap at Sam's Club. I also Lemon Fresh Pledge for the plastic. Probably 2-3 times a year. I know that Carnuba's will last longer, but we're talking a motorcycle here. Takes about 10-15 minutes with Pledge and 2 micro-fiber rags to do the whole thing. Pledge also works great on the windshield....
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    I've been around since the good ol' days, and that's the first time I've ever heard of sugar water... Hmmm learn something new every day... Up until now I just been scrubbing the tires with a brush and dish soap suds.
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    83.......... 52k 83/84...... 56k 87........... 39k 90........... 76k 91........... 96k 93........... 72k
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    That's an interesting observation, and one I hadn't thought of before. The only thing I can add is that when lightly braking there isn't a hole lot of dive, and when I'm in hard stop mode everything is getting squeezed and stomped on... Takes care of that one sided operation.... Also on my '83 the forks have been swapped out for a set from an '86, along with Progressive springs, and I didn't feel the need to wire the AD's up. With the added R1 calipers it's makes a very nice set up.
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    Hope this helps....
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