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  1. Freebird
    No, I promise I haven't forgotten. They were out of them but are supposed to be getting some more. I went into two other stores and they didn't even carry motorcycle parts. I PROMISE I will find you one though.
  2. Freebird
    Folks, this is a hard thing for me to even mention here. I am NOT mad. I understand that bad things happen sometimes to good people. I just want to mention it though because I can't handle this too often. I got my bank statement today and found that a check that one of you sent to me got returned for insufficient funds. This is the second time this has happened. I never mentioned it the first time because I really just hate talking about this kind of thing. It has to be said though. I'm not even sure who the check came from. I will contact my bank on Monday and try to find out. I THINK it was for a donation to the site. While I know it was made with good intentions, the bottom line is that the donation ended up costing me $60.00. That is what my bank charged me for the depositing the bad check. I think it is nuts that my bank charged me $60.00 for a bad check from somebody else and rest assured I will be talking to them about that also. I'm sure it will do no good though. The other one was a couple of years ago but the end result is that I've lost $120.00 due to these two checks. I'm sorry to say that I will probably no longer accept checks for any donations, patches, parts, anything else. It's just not a chance that I wish to take any longer. Sorry it had to be said. I know that the person who sent the check certainly had the best intentions and would never have let it happen on purpose.
  3. Freebird
    Mike, I agree that it feels small compared to the RSV. I think it would be comfortable with some highway pegs though. As for the Streetglide, one of the guys that rode with us to Fort Collins this year was riding one. It was a rental due to a charging problem with his Valk on the morning that we were leaving. He really liked it. It seemed especially small to me though.
  4. Freebird
    Ken, Did you check with Hale's in Mansfield? I've never bought from them but have heard good things.
  5. Freebird
    I just tried it also. Opened right up for me.
  6. Freebird

    Warning.

    Freebird replied to star4772's topic in Watering Hole

    Thanks for the warning. I had looked and almost bought those a couple of times. Sorry it didn't work out but thank you for warning the rest of us.
  7. Freebird
    Mine had a red and a blue wire also. One was for running lights and the other for brake lights. I wonder if the one that you got is different and is for running lights only? Check the lamp sockets to see if they are dual or single element.
  8. Freebird
    That is going to be very cool...very unique. Can't wait to see it when you are finished.
  9. Freebird
    Here is a pic of the Shadow that I had with the Memphis Fats.
  10. Freebird
    I can't answer for anybody here riding a Road Star but I had one back when I owned a Honda Shadow Ace. Mine was actually a Memphis Fats and it was an excellent shield.
  11. Freebird
    My only advise would be to find a nice '86-'93 model. That way you will prevent having to deal with any second gear issues or frame issues that sometime show up on the '83 models. Otherwise, VERY good choice.
  12. Freebird
    I don't know if it's a problem with the software or that people are not entering the correct zips. I will try to find out.
  13. Freebird

    In stock

    Freebird replied to rod's topic in Watering Hole

    The Midnight has always been higher due to extra chrome. In all previous years, the Midnight had a chromed front end, forks and etc. where the others did not. Not sure about the Black Cherry, did it have a chrome front? I didn't think so.
  14. Freebird
    Really sorry to hear about your wreck. Sounds like you are very lucky though to not be injured any worse than you are. Don't be too hard on yourself. I drive every single day in my job and I think I am very careful and a good driver but I have had a couple of close calls also that I attribute to my own faults. As for those tires. Are you saying that you have a new set that you hadn't mounted yet? If so, I may be interested. Shoot me a PM.
  15. Freebird
    Yep....who would'a thunk it.
  16. Freebird
    If you want to email it to me, I'll put it in html format and add it to the tech library. You can send it to dnelson@axcesswave.com
  17. Freebird
    No, I'm sure that's a Bushtec Turbo. Great trailers.
  18. Freebird

    Clutch Whine

    Freebird replied to TEW47's topic in Watering Hole

    I'm absolutely serious about it. If you have done all that you can through your dealer and Yamaha then it's either that, live with it, or sell the bike. I strongly believe that manufacturers should stand behind their products and be accountable. Some states include motorcycles and some don't. In the ones that do, there are usually Lemon Law Attorneys who will represent you for no money up front. They WILL take their cut out of any settlement though.
  19. Freebird
    I use the motorcycle specific MX4T...I think they call it MX4 Racing oil now or something like that. I think it's 15/40.
  20. Freebird
    Great job. I also copied it to the First Gen Tech Library.
  21. Freebird

    Clutch Whine

    Freebird replied to TEW47's topic in Watering Hole

    I think it's a crock. Some are MUCH louder than others and I don't think that Yamaha has stopped replacing them. If mine was that loud and they took that stance, I would sue them under the lemon law....no doubt about it.
  22. Freebird
    I agree about the tests that show Amsoil is best. I DO think it is good oil but do not think it is any better than Mobil One and the truly independent tests that I've seen confirm my opinion. I'll stick with my Mobil One thank you.
  23. Freebird
    I've seen a few in dealerships here in Ohio. If anybody is interested in coming here to buy one, I will be happy to check who has them.
  24. Freebird
    I have the tall shield and have ridden in some heavy rain. It can be a problem. It is worse when my glasses get fogged up along with the wet shield. I can sit higher in the seat and see over it if I have to though. As for the vents that people are talking about, I actually have the Goldwing vent in mine but later installed two of the round vents. I actually like the round ones better. I think the next time I need a shield I will order it with no vent and just go with the round ones.
  25. Freebird
    You left out the Michelins. Several of us here are running the Michelin Commanders. I would put them right at the top of the list. Depending on who you talk to, probably number one or number two on the list.
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