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    Very good post and reminder Tom. You are right that it is easy to get the rear master cylinder out of adjustment, particularly if the foot peg is moved. I try to keep mine adjusted to the point there is very little slack in the linkage when I start pushing down on the pedal and the when the master cylinder linkage starts moving. The trick is to make sure the master cylinder linkage is fully extended when the pedal is as rest and that the pedal moves freely, as I have seen pedals that were a little sticky and needed to be dissembled, cleaned and lubed. RandyA
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    You da man!!!! I am very impressed with what you and your son have done. Ya done good!!!! RandyA
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    On my All-in-One printer there is a slot for an SD card. When I plug a card into it, it automatically down loads anything on the card to the computer. It works the same as if I plugged the cable from the camera to the computer. RandyA
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    Does your camera have an SD card in it that you could transfer pictures to your computer, maybe thru the printer? RandyA
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    I also have run plugged rear tires, but as soon as I get a good chance, I will pull the tire and buff it down smooth on the inside and install a heavy duty patch. RandyA
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    Linda is a wonderful passenger and is very perceptive. She doesn't say much about road hazards, but if she thinks I am not noticing something important, she will speak up and I welcome it. We are on this ride together, both for the enjoyment and the possible bad and I want her comfortable in commenting on something I should know about. RandyA
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    Wishing you the best. The two of you are an inspiring couple. RandyA
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    Charlie, you are part of what makes this place so great. You know you have many friends here that care a lot about you. RandyA
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    Happy Birthday big guy. I wanted to see you at Vogal, but I just was not able to make it. RandyA
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    Thank you so much for sharing your story and to the detail that you did. I say this because we all need to realize how important it is to consider each of the factors that impact our riding. I know there are many factors that can quickly change a wonderful day of riding into a catastrophe, whether it is mechanical failure, our in-attendance, others in-attendance or stupidity, to something in the road. When encountering wet weather, especially hail, along with pulling a trailer, it can be a recipe for disaster as you were trying to avoid. I know that when I pull the camper with my 83, there is never a time I can truly relax and enjoy the trip. I always know it is back there and I always know that the dynamics have changed a great deal as to when it is not there. In fact, the last camping trip was cut short because there was an increased chance of rain. I not only did not want to have to pack up everything wet, but the thought of pulling and stopping the camper on wet pavement, especially hot, wet pavement was more than I wanted to do. I carry on my bike one of the vinyl table cloths that on one side has the cotton like webbing. It works great when having a picnic and also works great to turn the vinyl side down and take a nap in the grass. It also works good to help keep me dry. I also carry two small collapsible umbrellas that help when you just can not find a good place to get out of bad weather. You were very lucky that this situation was not worse and that you encountered some good people to help you. RandyA
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    Has anyone talked to Authur? And thanks for the updates. RandyA
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    Yeah, wild hair was the one that posted it yesterday. His memory is getting pretty short these days. RandyA
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    Thank for the update. I know that many of us are real concerned about you folks in that area. It looks like Pamlico Sound is being pushed back across the Outer Banks from the backside of the hurricane. I hope that relieves some of the flooding. RandyA
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    The weather channel has just reported Irene spawning off a tornado very near Hertford, NC, which would be near the Muffins and ADC's place. I hope and pray everyone is ok. RandyA
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    I just checked and it looks like the outter edge is just getting into the area that the Muffins and ADC live. RandyA
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    The 1st thing to drag on my 83 is the center stand. RandyA
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    I talked to Muffinman about 7:30 and they are planning on riding it out. It looks like they are going to be real close to the eye if it stays on the predicted course. I also talked to ADC (Authur) last night and they are also planning on staying in the area. I hope they are going to be ok. RandyA
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    About eleven months ago, Linda and I went to eastern NC and stayed at ADC's and spent one night over on Okracoke Island. It is such a special place out there and it breaks my heart knowing that there is going to be a lot of devastation and there is little that can be done about it. I spent almost three years in Goldsboro, NC in the Air Force and my son was born in New Bern, NC, so I do have some long ago memories of that area. I also used to camp down at Salter Path, below Atlantic Beach, but that campground is now a big condominium. I wish you all the best and you will be in our prayers. Randy & Linda
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    I did not realize one was available for a second gen, but Gilbert has a MKI 1st gen. RandyA
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    Popping on decel is usually related to an exhaust leak. What happens is under decel, oxygen is being introduced into the exhaust and causing the popping. I doubt re-jetting is going to make any difference on deceleration. Now adjusting your fuel mixture screws may make some difference, as Phertwo noted, because that technically impacts the idle circuit and that is what is happening when you are under deceleration. RandyA
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    I would also like to offer someome a place to stay for a few days to get away from Irene if they need it. I am located in north east Tennessee. RandyA
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    At least she didn't tell you that something else was two inches shorter than you thought. RandyA
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    I have a shorter inseam than you do and the best thing I did was to pick up a used Corbin seat that needed some work and I removed about 1 1/2 inches of foam from the drivers seat. Not only am I more able to touch the ground, but the seat is much more comfortable. RandyA
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    Probably the most common leak on these bikes is the grommet and stator wires coming out of the stator cover. I just pulled my stator cover and worked on mine. The problem is usually oil migrating along the wires and through the grommet holes. I have put about 500 miles on it and so far, so good. RandyA
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