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  1. Tartan Terror
    I dont think that is the case. If you rode at least 230 mi between the two days then you have ride charge time. I would look for the small stuff. Were any accessories left on or the ignition switch? Were any accessories added that may have been wired wrong? Sorry to ask stupid questions but who knows. Other than that it may be something with the ignition switch. Earlier models did have some trouble with them but the later ones were fine. Maybe that you got the switch made at Friday 4:30
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    Hey Drebbin. You are forgeting another good one in ther too. Warm and safe. I bought the Gerbing and am happy with them but after I did I had a few buddies who are MSF instructors tell me about this company. This guy is the original designer of the Gerbing style and Gerbing copied his ideas. After he left the conpany he improved on his own design and came up with his line. I saw this stuff as a Buddy of mine is dealer and I was inpressed with the more efficent designs and comfort features. Check it out. If I had to do it again I would buy this stuff and it also is 100 per compatable with Gerbing items. http://warmnsafe.com/
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    I Like the Avons too but to answer your question you tires are safe if you are just judging the production date. IF they were about 5 years old and sitting outside then maybe I would be concerned. Look at the general condition of the tire an that will tell it all. Look for weather dry rot or small cracking in line with the bead. I own a tire business and get these questions all the time. If your bike is stored inside and at resonable temps you are will within any safe zone. Heck most passenger and bike tires are in a warehouse that is climate controlled that amount of time before they make it too you. If they look clean and there are no other issues like prior repairs, cuts or poor handleing issues use them then put on the Avons later.
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    My thoughts go out to the Families of out Heros who have paid the ultimate price. It is time for us to end Bush's War. There was a time when I supported him but now I think it is Ego thing for him. Where will it end. These people been killing each other since long before we ever thought of being a country. What makes him think he can stop that.
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    I dont think I would go that far. None of the Major tire manufacturers endorse plugging as proper repair. Patching is recomended. I would only use a plug as an emergency and then remove the Tire ASAP
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    that is interesting. Im suprised that they dont use cold vulcanizing fluid on the plug to keep it bolded to the inside rubber. Do they require you to use a drill and if so how do you do that on the road. I think the reamer would work but that would take a little work to get the hole big enough to get the plug in.
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    I do know the process but It would be great for everyone to see. I own a tire business so if you want me to explain how the chemicals work and fill in few blanks let me know. PM me
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    Right you are! I have mine sitting on the shelf for tomorrow install along with the fronts. Im gonna use the EBCs also but Im using HH
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    Hey Don. I think this may be great to move over to the Safety section so we save it!!! What you think?
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    Hey Jerry, How are things. Havent talked to you in a while?
  11. Tartan Terror
    Nope- You are right on the money. Thats right!
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    I have the Back off module. I like it. It flashes the tail light in a rotating pattern when you are on the brakes. They do notice. I had one dude pull up next to me at a light and tell me he thought I had a short. I just ordered the Kisin HL modulator too.
  13. Tartan Terror
    [quote=bobo;50822it could I suppose be due to a poorly balanced wheel but you'd most likely notice that more often than just from 62-68. . I was gonna sugest that one too. Sound like the range for an out of balance condition to affect you. My experience in the tire business is most tire balance issues happen between 55 and 70. That is the harmonic point of the tire. Check the Sync on the carbs first as that is easier and then have the tire balance checked as that is much more work to remove and balance.
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    I like the way that is set up but I think that would have a problem under the tank. If a way was devised to make it attach to the stock air system then I think it would work well. I also think it would give the beast a little kick in the rear for more power. Have you contacted them regarding the RSV? Price is a little steep too!
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    You actually could do that too. You will have to hund for the piece after and place it back into the rivet. I just pryed up the rivet and worked it out slowly.
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    those are easy to get out. All they are is plastic rivets. Just get a small flat screwdriver and push it in behind it. Work is slowly out. The war the Rivet works is there is a small pin that pushes into the center that spreads out the fingers that holds it in. When you have it out just push the pin out. When you reinstall it just push the fingers in and then push the center pin in to spread the fingers and there you go. If you arent planing to do this anyway spray some lithium grease into the mechanism and it will really help to stop the sticking you get as Yamaha is very light in the lube Dept.
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    Yeah! Look like you are from the 60s. All you need is the platform shoes with the glass soles and have a goldfish in them!! LOL
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    Yuck!!! LOL Are they Fuzzy too??????
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    Hey if he did those he can make a Geico style RSV commercial --- Even a caveman can ride it!!!!! LOL
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    Hey If you think the tank chap is nice on Beer30s (Gene) you should see the Helmet, Windshield bags and trunk bib look. They all match and quite snazzy!!! I bought mine from Yamaha Accessories. They offer a few but I got the studded one with the pouch.
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    Havent seen that brand. Do you have a link so we can see?
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    Guess that junk does just as much damage to the outside as the Inside!!! That is really scary. And MacDonalds thought the coffee thing cost them money. Guy even admitted the knew about the problem!
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    I for one would get in line to buy one. Im sure if any of the two mentioned knew how much interest there is they would atleast offer the service of the upgrade. For them lots of money to be made!!! let me know how both work out!! and Im watching the thread.
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    Dont Smoke!!! LOL Id like to see Helium in tires. Get a flat and you start talking funny!!! LOL
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    Cant be much. The volume of the air in the tires is much more than the in the shocks. The more air- the more effect! I would imagine very little
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