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  1. Freebird
    I have deleted the three posts with links to the forwardon websites. I think that most of us were getting security warnings about viruses or trojans when clicking on those links. They were posted here by a longtime member and so I'm absolutely sure it wasn't done with malicious intent but just one of those things that happen sometimes.
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    I love it. Reminds me of the anniversary edition Harley colors which is one of my favorites ever. GREAT JOB.
  3. Freebird
    I agree. My wife isn't very big either but I run about 35 lbs. in the rear. Also, these bikes are NOT level by design. Many of us have added the leveling links to raise the rear about an inch.
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    Are the brake pads still the stock pads that came on the bike? If so, they have a tendency to be noisy. Replace them with some EBC HH pads and you'll probably be much happier.
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    I had a problem with mine yesterday too. Eileen and I got up and rode to Port Clinton to meet up with some other folks that were camping there. Mine started right up when we left here, it had been on a battery tender though. Got to the camp ground and visited a while then got ready to go for a ride and it wouldn't start. It was the ignition switch because it TRIED To start but the battery was just almost dead. Jumped it off another bike and off we went. It started just fine the rest of the day but according to my volt gauge, it is only running about 12 volts. I have to think that the stator and etc. is working because like I said, it started the rest of the day with no problems but never indicated over 12 volts. Also, if I turn on my driving lights the volts go down to about 11. So, either the stator is charging but not enough to keep up with any added lights and etc. or the battery is bad and just won't take the proper charge. OR...the volt meter that came with my gauge set is way off. I'll do some checking today with my regular volt meter. I'm thinking my battery is about shot. It is a 5 year old Oddessy.
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    VERY nice. I love the old trucks. I had a beautiful one several years ago. Mine was a short bed fleetside but I loved it. Wish I had some good pictures because this one just doesn't do it justice.
  7. Freebird
    I think it would be easy enough to remedy. I would simply recommend perhaps a small piece of leather wrapped round the ring and then perhaps secure it a bit more tightly with a nylon tie or something so that it doesn't swing around as much.
  8. Freebird
    Now the STATOR...that is a different issue. Not sure if the '81 was involved or not but stator failure was fairly common on some of the old Wings and required pulling the engine to change. Again, not sure it this applies to the '81 or not.
  9. Freebird
    OK folks, I had a few requests for the VentureRider Guardian Bells and since I was almost out of them, I went ahead and ordered 50 more. They should be here sometime next week. Information, pictures, pricing and ordering info can be found here: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17406 For those of you coming to my Maintenance Day, I will have them available there for $12.00 each because you save the shipping cost.
  10. Freebird
    I use synthetic in everything I own. I use Mobil 1 for motorcycles in my RSV. Old habits are hard to break so I still often change the oil in the motorcycle at 3,000 but have no problems at all going to 5,000 if I get behind on it.
  11. Freebird
    Looking forward to seeing you. To upload a picture, just type your post like you normally do then before hitting submit, scroll down and hit the button "Manage Attachments". You'll get a window where you attach your pictures. Make sure they aren't TOO big. 640X480 and no more than 200,000 bytes.
  12. Freebird
    Yes it is.
  13. Freebird
    Anybody can set up a poll. Just like creating a post except before submitting, you scroll down and select the "Add Poll" button. It has to be a new thread though, you can add a poll to an existing thread.
  14. Freebird
    WOW....you did a fantastic job on it. Looks like a labor of love and just in time to enjoy it.
  15. Freebird
    If he did actually re-jet it, I would bet that is the problem. No re-jetting is necessary when adding the Road King mufflers or any other slipon mufflers for that matter. Also check to make sure that the carb boots are seated properly on top of the carbs, they can lip up and you will suck air.
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    If I lived closer and you didn't buy it, I would. It should make money.
  17. Freebird
    Pull the gas tank off and make sure the carb boots are seated all the way down on the top of the carbs. Mine was doing something similar and I found that the boots had ridden up and it was sucking air.
  18. Freebird
    Yea, of course we remember. I'll bet Eck remembers too. Welcome back.
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    Randy, good luck my friend. If you are going to the Cole Eye Institute, that is where I went to start out. You will be in our prayers. They have some great doctors there but remember that they aren't the ONLY ones.
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    Oberlin, OH on June 6th. About 150 people signed up so far.
  21. Freebird
    OK...I don't know about the Canadian sources but here is what I recommend. Order what you want and have them shipped to my house for maintenance day. We'll install them while you are there.
  22. Freebird
    For now, look in your UserCP...scroll down to "Paid Subscriptions". I am trying to migrate all paid members to the "Supporting Members" group. Once that is done, it will show in your posts.
  23. Freebird
    You bet...prizes are always welcome and fun.
  24. Freebird
    In regards to the service manual, make sure you are using the latest version of Adobe. That problem is often caused by the file being created by a newer copy.
  25. Freebird
    He is right though, the links are not showing up properly for the newley created "Supporting Members" group. I have found out what is causing the problem and will try to get it resolved tonight. Sorry about that.
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