Owen
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The two screws, under the cover, that hold the mechanism in place came loose on mine. It acted pretty much the same way with the two screws in a bind.
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I ride with a star group a lot. There should have been a safety brief just before you started. This is where the 'rules of the ride' are discussed. Hand signals, staggered formation, following distance, lane changes, stop signs and lights, etc. The ride capt. should ensure this is always done.
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So sorry to hear about the mishap.... I did exactly the same thing when I first got the bike. And like you my biggest fear has always been hurting my wife. I could never forgive myself, at fault or not, if she were to get injured. I understand completely. That is the reason for all the expense and time toward making the bike as controllable and safe as possible. This will pass and you two will be enjoying the fresh air before you know it!
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About 18k so far this year. I ride year 'round here in Houston.
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The Lone Star Rally has been officially delayed. New dates are December 11-14.
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Next weekend sounds good. My wife is out for a while having just had a knee replacement. Hope your wife is better soon. If you decide to go tomorrow just let me know..
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Any of you local boys want to ride down to Galveston saturday morning for a quick looky see? Leaving about 9am back just after lunch.
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My front brake would squeal like a '62 buick. I mentioned it to the service guys when they did the 8k service and replaced the tires. He looked at them and said they were fine. He suggested running about a quarter mile at 40 or so with the front brake applied moderately to 'de-glaze' them. It worked perfectly. I have to do it every couple weeks. The 40 mile commute in Houston traffic is pretty hard on brakes in these stop and go rush hours. I suspect a better pad would help. Just my two cents... -
Certainly glad you two are ok! I lost a front brickstone last week riding solo but was lucky enough to keep it upright. A little time to heal and a few repairs, you all will be good as new!
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Flat bed wrecker, I had to strap it myself using my own straps. The driver was friendly, but had not a clue...
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I did turn on the flashers but I don't remember doing it... 1/2" lag bolt, there is so much debris everywhere from Ike it will take months to get it cleared.
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That could be why I only got 8k out of the rear Brickstone...
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This was a first for me. Never experienced it before. I'm just a little guy, 5'8", 150lbs, but 50 push ups is no problem but there was no stopping the wobble... No time to think at all, just react. I was lucky!
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I went with stock size equivalents. The bike now has a bit of a sport bike feel. I will have to learn to adjust a little but I really like it. It feels about a hundred pounds lighter at slow speeds. On the freeway it feels a little less stable but not bad.
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Houston Texas, Tuesday morning, rush hour traffic, Beltway 8 toll road and I am heading to South Houston for new tires and 8k service. I attempt to change lanes but the bike does not want to steer! What the #@$!. I realize the front tire is going down. Staying off the brakes, I manage to muscle it over two lanes, looking for a spot to stop. There is no where to get out of the traffic lane for another 50 yards. Speed now down to about 45 from 70. Trying to be as smooth and gradual as possible and timing my stop to hit the small triangular area between an entrance ramp and the main lanes, I apply a little rear brake, the bike starts to slow until about 25 mph. At that point the 'tank slapping' started in violent fashion. I was sure I was about to field test the ballistic nylon in my riding jacket and eat some concrete. Fortunately, I managed to control the bike, keep it upright and hit my stopping point. No harm, no foul, no sad ending. 45 seconds and 150 yards from start to finish except for the heart pounding that lasted an hour or so. My son was following me in my truck to bring me back from the dealer. Scared him badly also. On a lighter note, I had ordered new Avons for front and rear and was really only concerned about the rear because it was already worn flat. The front was in good shape and had lots of mile left in it, but I was determined to replace both at the same time. Glad I had ordered both. They really make the bike 'feel' lighter and more nimble. All in all, what could have been a really bad day turned out fine.
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Glad to hear from all you guys. We faired pretty well... shingles, fences, trees... Power back on last night. Anyone needing water, hot shower, hot meal, wash some clothes, a cold beer or help at your place, just let me know. You are more than welcome here.
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I lowered mine 1" front and 1" rear. I went the expensive route which some felt was foolish... There was no way I would be able to handle this bike, 2 up, and loaded for travel. Being somewhat short in stature, 30" inseam, I had the dealer lower the rear of the scoot by 1". They installed the Barons lowering kit. The difference in seating is very noticeable. Now I can sit flat footed with my feet out away from the bike by about 6" on either side. Before my feet were right next to the bike. This gives me the stability I needed for riding 2 up. The handling changed a lot and handles like a big pig in mud! And of course the lean angle has changed. The front kit was back ordered for almost a month. It finally arrived and has been installed.It was from Barons. It is also a performance upgrade. It was about $250. It replaced the springs, added gas cartridges and retained the stock air suspension. The handling on this bike is now nothing short of remarkable compared to having only the rear lowered. The bike no longer wallers around like a pig in mud. The steering is crisp without being 'twitchy'. Now a full lock u-turn with a passenger takes a mere 14 feet. Not bad! Also the 'top heavy' tendencies of the bike are all but gone (as much as a 850lbs bike can be). The front end is no longer soft. It is firm but no noticeable stiffness on bumps and pot holes. The handling is wonderful! Road 275 miles yesterday and enjoyed it all! Thumbs up to Barons for their front and rear kits! Front kit number BA-7503RS Rear kit number BA-7530 p.s. Had to modify the kick stand so the bike was not too upright when parked.
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I remember vividly, the day my common sense returned to me. I was 24. I realized my dad was not the dumbest sob in the world. He was right. He was always right. Hopefully my 20 year old will live to experience that day for himself.
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I would seriously search the area where you park your bike. I find it very unlikely they chose the bike only and are not in other places near by...
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Yesterday on my way back from a short ride, I was in the center of 3 lanes on a local hi-way. I saw a HD in my mirror haulin' a$$ in the hammer lane. When he passed me I waved but he kept his head down and hit the throttle. I was already doing about 80 when he passed. How rude! So I down shifted and quickly caught him. He saw me rapidly catching him and gave it all it had. I pulled up beside him at about 115, looked over at him and then pulled away. About 4 miles later he was nowhere in sight. I slowed down and started moving over for an exit. In the mirror I see him pulling up beside me. He slowed down, looked over at me and waved. Bet he doesn't tell his buddies about the big touring bike that ate his lunch! But he did concede and wave!
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One must always have a plan 'B'
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That one must be the stealth model! Fred and Jed are more of the Bull in the china shop models!
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Jeff, where's the scabbard for that long gun?
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How do you guard your scooter from theft? This is my main method. Nearly three hundred pounds and no sense of humor. http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w337/Owen064/IMG_0410s.jpg http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w337/Owen064/IMG_0399s.jpg
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Wild guess here... Seems like it should be something unique to the headset operation since you have no problem on the speakers. Set the anti-vox (AV) to max, thats 5. And even the Intercom level (IC) to 0. It seems possible that your intercom is picking up the ambient noise and masking the other audio. The noise would be loudest when running through the gears.