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  1. Dave77459
    I took the Rider's Edge class from a Harley dealership. Outside work was awesome. Inside could have been done in a night, but stretched out for the sales pitches. However, I did find the "trying on the motor clothes" part useful. It guided me into thinking about features of the clothing. Did I want fingered gloves or fingerless? Why? What features of boots did I like, and why? Since then, I've gone on and bought those features elsewhere. But the salespeople were very good at showing what functions were embedded in the clothing. So, keep an open mind, and act like you are casing the joint. Oh, I forgot the other reason the in-store session was good: the sales staff was extremely easy on the eyes. 'Nuf said?
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    Ponch has done a similar thing, with a box he said he found at Academy in the marine section. None of the autoparts stores or Academies that I've visited carry these sort of fuse boxes. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3373984821_c8fa8c8420.jpg
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    Thanks Larry. That's great information!
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    Stupid question: What is ATO vs ATM, etc? I want to use the blade-type fuses... what do I need?
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    I understand they suck the gas vapors back into the pump, where they condense and become gas again or something. Otherwise, the gas vapors go into the atmosphere where they kill baby seals or something. Here in Houston, we allegedly have such bad air that the EPA require pumps to trap the vapors to reduce ozone. Other areas have similar problems, or so the government says.
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    I have splashback. An RSTD + an EPA air-quality non-compliance area (Houston) is a bad combination. We have that "great" spring-loaded vapor recovery system nozzle. When I ride on the weekends, I like to hit gas stations outside of the EPA-mandate zone so I can use the old-style nozzles. I'll check out the PVC pipe idea, but for now I ride with extra paper towels.
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    This is exactly why I made my own "QR" bolts. I tightened them a little too much, and one stripped when I tried to remove it. V7Goose cut a notch into it so that we could use a screw driver when I replaced my tire. I made them using the T-head rather than the knob. I think they are less obtrusive, and if the day comes when I need to use pliers, I can. The downside of making your own, of course, is that you have to buy 200 bolts when you really only need 8. Dave
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    I was looking at Road Kings when my RSTD fell into my lap. At the time, my appreciation was largely limited to the money I saved. Since then, I've come to appreciate the beauty of Roxie (my bike). At first, I found the size and especially the weight to be a problem. Muscling the bike around was tough. I've shaped up, but I also now realize what a benefit the weight is. Roxie is rock solid when on the super slabs where she gallops free. With a changeout from the stock tires to the Avon Venoms, she acts nimbly on curves and parking lots. Well, as nimbly as you can expect from a big bike. The V-4 is a dream. When sync'd, there is hardly any vibration. I don't get sleepy hands or much fatigue from vibration. Also, the cruise control is a serious blessing. Good bye cramping wrist! Or rather, good riddance! I will say that when I ride with other bikes, the way it does cruise control can be an issue. Most of my friends have throttle locks, which means their speeds vary on hills. With a speed-based cruise control, I lag or overtake them. Not a problem, but it is an issue. I have found the windscreen to be very effective for my wife and I. I don't feel the buffeting that others mention. However, the large size of the screen does make it susceptible to strong cross-gusts. I've felt some "sailing" when I go over the tall coastal bridges, but that is pretty rare for me. Generally, I am very pleased with the windscreen. My stock seat was extremely comfortable. It fit me well, and fit my wife well too. But I am planning an ironbutt ride, so I had a modification by a member here. That made the seat even more comfortable. On 300 mile days, the seat is simply not an issue. I'll let you know about 3500 mile weeks at the end of this month. We might backtrack to San Diego to do the 1500 mile ironbutt home to Houston. That will be a great test. LOL What else? Um, brakes work great. The saddlebags are a good size, and most of the space is usable. I like being able to take of the sissy bar for a tougher look, but I don't often take off the windscreen (I like it). The handlebars work perfectly for me. Just the right reach and height. It's like they designed the bike for my stature and posture. Oh, the stock tail light was a problem. In stock configuration, the brake doubles as the only running light. I added some LED lights to the turn signals, so now I have three light points in the rear. That's much better for my peace of mind. I've added a GPS holder for my Garmin handheld (GPSMAP 60CSx). The gimbaled water bottle holder hits the tank, which is annoying. I added an airhorn. OH! The bike seems to have an overly short range for a touring bike. For me and my riding style, I need to be looking for gas at 120 miles. I recommend you ride the bike before you buy it. Some RSTD's have a "whine" out of the clutch that is annoying. Mine is moderate, and I ignore it. If I had louder pipes (but I love the quietness of the bike), it'd mask the sound. I hope this helps a little. I bought the bike on price, but keep Roxie because I love her. :-)
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    Technically true, but misleading. "OSX.Trojan.iServices.A" is a trojan that targets Macs. So yes, it is not a virus, but it does target Macs. The way to be safe on any operating system is to avoid risky behavior.
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    Dude, my buddy and I are riding to AZ from Houston, stopping at the Grand Canyon and Sedona. We're going two weeks from today, so your posts could not be more timely. Thanks for making me even MORE excited! Dave
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    That last photo is pretty funny!
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    Kinda embarrassing, but also not. Last night when I went out to try tightening the Footpeg Fastener, I was actually tightening the fastener holding on the rubber pads. Oops. I blame the installation diagram, which is kinda confusing because it doesn't show the two fasteners at the same time. But really, had I examined the part closely, I would have seen the proper bolt hidden on the underside beneath the rubber pads. I tightened them tonight in the proper position, and they stayed. Yay! One drawback I see with these Kuryakyn pegs is that they use standard sized bolts, rather than metric. So now I need to haul around another set of tools, at least until I am sure the parts aren't going anywhere and that I like where I have them. Thanks all for the help. It is much appreciated.
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    Maybe you could repurpose the Subscribed Articles to list our Subscribed Threads?
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    Where's Quality Control when you need them? I only wrenched in one side, and it had no effect. I'll try the other, and if that works I'll try swapping to see if that solves the problem. If not, I might try the wavy washer to add fake depth and bite.
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    I wonder if I can put in one of those wavy lockwashers to give it more bite? Thanks for the insight.
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    OK, I'll pull out the bigger wrench and give it a go. Thanks. How does your wife like the Flame ones? Those were an option I was considering, but it looked like no one used them, which I took as a bad sign.
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    I like to use subscriptions to threads to bookmark ones that I like, and to be notified when replies are made. My question is about the mysterious Subscribed Articles and even more mysterious Subscribed Journals on my Home Page. All they ever do is tell me "There are no subscriptions." What is their purpose? Why can't they take me to my Subscription List so that I don't have to go via my User Control Panel? To be honest, that usually takes me a while to remember where it is. Those "Subscribed" links must surely be important to be so high in the links on the left side. I'm just mystified at their purpose.
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    Thanks for the ideas (and for putting the scare in me LOL). Here are the installation instructions, for reference. It looks like the Male Mount is the part that is spinning, circled in red in the photo below. I think I tightened the Footpeg Fastener, but I didn't really heave on it. Should I have to?
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    I tightened it quite tight, and it still spins freely. I recall now why I didn't try it earlier; it seems to be related to the rubber pads. Any other ideas?
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    You mean on the outside end? There is; I'll give it a try. Thanks.
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    I just got my Kuryakyn Switchblade highway pegs. I like how adjustable they are, but there is one adjustment that I can't figure out: how do you stop them from spinning? The actual foot platform spins like on bearings. When I extend the heel rest, it swings down to point towards the ground. I don't see how the heel rest could be of any use. The pegs themselves are less supportive, since the turn so readily. Is there anyway to lock them in place at a particular angle? What am I missing?
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    Do I need to "compress" it? I guess I could go under the rack, around the tires, and over the seat?
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    Due to scheduling problems, I have to ride my bike to the shop where the new tire is and they will mount it. I want to keep the old one, since I have a few thousand miles left, I reckon, and having a workable emergency spare will be handy. Has anyone carried a rear tire on their luggage rack? Note that I have a RSTD.
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    I have the same experience. The difference between you and me is that I figure 120 miles on a tank of gas. Good luck. Dave
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    I saw this on a different group and have been pondering it: I live in Houston and am in similar weather. The part I bolded appeals. Right now though, I am looking for a similar jacket in High-Visibility Yellow. If am not going to weather leather, I might as well be seen. LOL The yellow version of this jacket is what I want: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/10312/ITEM/Tour-Master-Transition-Series-2-Jacket.aspx
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