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That really is nice. I have three separate units now. A gas grill, a charcoal grill and a smoker. That would work out so much better.
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Heck..I NEVER get to work on my own bike on Maintenance Day.
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Amid all the other stuff going on around here, I did finally find a couple of hours to work on the bike today. Got the new Avons mounted on Thursday evening so that was done already. A while back, I switched from XM to Sirius and hadn't gotten around yet to redoing the power supply for the radio on the bike. So...I split the fairing an replaced the XM power cable with the Sirius. While I had things apart, I went ahead and replaced the Pioneer speakers with a pair of Polk DB401. I have a set for the rear also but am no hurry on them. Last year on the way to Vogel I lost one of my front lower air deflectors. I finally got around to ordering a new set of Diamond R Accessories polished stainless deflectors and they came today so I went ahead and installed them also. I tell you, I had seen these on some other bikes but had forgotten how nice they are. Truly quality work. So....the bike is ready I think. Only thing I haven't yet done this year is ...uh...actually ride it. Maybe tomorrow.
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I actually made a quick attempt to use the Honda engine. It's only 5 HP and the one on the vacuum is 8 HP. I would have tried it anyway though. Pulled the pump though and the shaft is completely wrong. The motor for the vacuum uses a 7/8" tapered shaft and the Honda has about a 5/8" straight shaft. It would be great for a go cart or something.
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Heck..if you don't care how much...just send it all. Actually the "subscription" is the same as a donation. Just click on "Donations" in the upper menu bar, the left menu bar or in your profiles is a link called "Paid Subscriptions". They are all the same thing. There are several choices of amounts to choose. Any of the "yearly" choices are one time donations. You will just get a reminder next year and nothing more. If you had rather just not do it that way at all or want to send more or less than the choices offer, you can just PayPal to dk_nelson@verizon.net
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Just a way to help support the site. Pay for the hosting, software, etc. TOTALLY and COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY. NOBODY will be locked out of any area for not paying.
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Truth is, I have NEVER liked Tecumseh engines. Never a single time have I had any good luck from one. My preferences are actually Honda and Kohler. After that, I'll take a Briggs. I didn't even realize that this vacuum had a Tecumseh on it until after I bought it. Probably would have bought it anyway but wouldn't have been thrilled. I bought a new pressure washer last week because the pump on my old one went bad. Couldn't find a pump for less than a new washer costs. The old one had a Honda engine that still runs like new. I'll probably put it on Ebay and see what it will bring. The new one has a Suburu engine. This will be my first experience with them.
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No, it never ends. It's a curse that I will apparently just have to live with. I knew this one was coming though. A couple of weeks ago I posted about how the oil drain pipe on the 8HP engine on the lawn vacuum broke and all the oil drained out and it died. About how I did get it running again and how it didn't even smoke and ran great. I wondered how long THAT would last. I now know how long it will last. It lasted until about 6:30 PM yesterday. I was mowing and the vacuum was running great when suddenly there was a loud clanging noise and it quit. A quick inspection was all it took to see the approximately 3" hole in the side of the block. So....that one is done. It was a 8HP Tecumseh. I just found and bought a new 8HP Briggs on Ebay so this piece of crap will live to vacuum another day. And there with another $325.00.
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You don't even have to do all of that. When you click on their name in a post, there is a link there to simply send them a PM.
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I've had two reports from people who tell me that the donation button in the upper right of the menu bar and also the one in the left menus do not work and you just get a blank page with some text. If that is happening, then you just need to clear your browsers "cache" because it is pulling up old pages from your cache. Some have also told me that they don't want to "subscribe" because they don't want it to automatically bill them again a year from now. Please note, ONLY the monthly subscriptions are automatic billing. For the yearly ones, you will get a reminder but will NOT be automatically billed.
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96 Royal Star how can you make it faster.
Freebird replied to a topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
I am not an expert on the Royal Star but from everything I've read, the biggest problem was that they limited the air box too much in an effort to keep it hidden and improve the looks. Baron's sells a "Big Air Kit" that is supposed to really help. Of course, it also means rejetting the carbs. The problem is that by putting the needed air into it, the carbs then end up being too small. You can change the carbs too and there is an article in the tech library that shows a method of doing so. If you don't want to go that far though, the BAK and re-jet might get you where you want to be. -
There are several on the market. I have one on my trailer that is basically the same as these but home made by the guy I bought the trailer from. Works well and a lot cheaper to make than to buy. http://www.wheeldock.com/?gclid=COP-ivmKv5MCFQIaFQodZhguDA http://www.wikco.com/wheelpro.html
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Here are the links for you: Diamond R Accessories http://www.diamondraccessories.com He has the backrest and the Wagner Grill Cover Utopia http://www.utpr.com Wagner http://www.wagnercustomproducts.com/
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Looks GREAT. He makes a fantastic product.
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I love those older bikes. I would have bought it also.
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Installing the brake pads at Maintenance Day shouldn't be a problem.
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Sleeperhawk's Mechanic Needs Your Help!!!!
Freebird replied to Sleeperhawks Mechanic's topic in Watering Hole
Done...and good luck. Would hate to see you locked up TOO long and George have to wash his own bike. -
OK folks, I have been meaning to post this for a while but just hadn't gotten around to it. There is a lot of talk here about the tightening/adjusting of the steering head bearings. There is a short cut method posted in the tech library on how to tighten them without tearing the entire front end of the RSV apart. This method works fine for a short term fix. I want to say though that the easy method is NOT the preferred method. At least, not for the first time you do it. The fact is, just as Yamaha is not very good at adequately greasing the rear splines and drive shafts on these bikes, they are just as bad at greasing the steering head bearings. You can tighten them to help with any looseness but the fact is, they need to be torn down and repacked. It is not a quick job and in fact, I would expect to spend about 6 hours doing it. It is a lot of work but sooner or later, you are going to have to do it. If you don't do it now, you will do it later when you have to replace the bearings. Bob Dakin recently had this conversation with a local Yamaha service tech. Bob mentioned that he needed to tear his down and grease the bearings. I think Bob has 30 something thousand on his RSV. The tech responded that he shouldn't even bother because most of these bikes need new steering head bearings at about 50,000 miles anyway. Well my response to that is that if they need new bearings at around 50,000 miles it's because they are properly greased from the factory. So, use the short cut method if you must. I've done it to. But keep in mind that it is NOT the long term solution. If you do it, you will likely have to do it again. They will loosen up again because the bearings are wearing due to inadequate grease. Once done and done properly, they will last a LONG time and it's not something you will have to worry about again for several years.
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I went with: Rear: Avon Venom AM42 150/90HB15 Front: Avon Venom AM41 150/80-16
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You know, that is the only thing I haven't done. I didn't even check the air pressure after I put them on. I'll do that in the morning. I was going to do a search here and see what pressure others are running.
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Two thing you need to do: 1. Clear your cookies. 2. Then click the box that says "remember me". In that order.
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OK....I finally got my new tires mounted today. Local Honda shop is open until 8:00 and I managed to get home early enough to get the wheels off and get them over there, mounted and balanced and then got them back home and the bike is ready again. This will be my test of the Avon's versus the Michelin's. I have been very pleased with the Michelin Commanders with my only very small complaint being that they did howl just a bit in the long curves. I liked them so much that deciding to try the Avon's was a tough decision for me. I've heard so many good reviews though that I decided to give them a try. If they grip as well on the wet roads and give me decent mileage then that will be fine. If they are quiet in the curves also, that will be icing on the cake. We'll see. By the way, I do have the leveling links and once again went with the 150 (stock) size tire on the front.
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How involved are MC inspections in your State?
Freebird replied to Tartan Terror's topic in Watering Hole
None here in Ohio either. -
Probably wouldn't have to remove the left one but it makes it easier for me when I'm putting it back together. I use a torque wrench when I tighten the axle bolt back up and there's not much clearance there.
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Wayne, I just checked and I do have the front and rear rotors. They do have some light but smooth feeling grooves. I don't see any cracks. It's up to you. If you want them, PM me an address and I'll get them in the mail.