Jump to content

Al Bates

Supporting Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    449

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Al Bates

  1. Al Bates
    Hello Rick Hope this helps I did a lot of checking around and decided to go with PCW. I talk to John at PCW, great guy, instructions will come with the kit. (pics below) I installed the kit on my 02 about 60,000 ago, clutch lever pressure stayed the same and still going strong. PCW Racing (John) http://www.pcwracing.net 112 Henry street Schenectady NY 12304 518-346-7203 I talk to John, great guy, instructions will come with the kit. (pics below) I installed the kit on my 02 about 60,000 ago, clutch lever pressure stayed the same and still going strong.
  2. Al Bates
    Because of the warranty is long gone on my bike and my brothers bike we decided to remove the complete AIS. All went well only two things to look out for, one getting the steel tubs out with out scratching the paint, this can be tricky, I cut the steel tubs as you can see in the pics. After removing the steel tubs from the engine the ports will have carbon inside of them, have to get the carbon out for the plugs to fit properly. Remember have to pull the bottom of the radiator out fot the front AIS pump and that means taking off the button radiator hose. Check out the pics below. I removed the AIS years ago only because there was a few parts that needed replacing, and I was'nt about to pay for them. Hope this helps
  3. Al Bates
    Here's what I found, hard shifting for me was cause by different oils, synthetic oils are not the best oils to use because of wet clutch's, I found after updating the clutch and using synthetic oil the shifting got a lot easer. I been using synthetic oils for the past 60,000 miles, works well for me, the bike has over 100,000 on it now still strong.
  4. Al Bates
    Patriot Guard Rider patchs? What is the differents? Check out pics below. Proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders http://www.patriotguard.org Thanks Al Bates
  5. Al Bates
    I had mounted one in a few places, first use one of Carbons Ones (Larry's) brackets worked great. Then after removing the ASI system I mounted the horn up under the bike and that's where it's been for the past 4 years. Check out the pic's
  6. Al Bates
    I purchase a NO-Mar for 125.00 years ago but if HF had one at that time I would have purchase one. I think there all about the same, some guys make there own. It easy, once you get familiar with and the technique down, it's a pice of cake. It's important the wheel and tires has a good balance. Did you watch the video?
  7. Al Bates
    ALso don't forget about the Motorcycle Wheel Balancing Stand. They also sale the stick on weights. http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-balancing-stand-98488.html weights http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=Balancing+weights Video of STATIC BALANCE [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBzviKTPMrg]YouTube - Static Motorcycle Wheel Balancer from No-Mar[/ame]
  8. Al Bates
    Sometimes driving slow is more dangerous then driving fast. It all depends. Driving slow and hanging around heavy trucks will increase your danger zone by 50%. I drive within the speed limit and if everything is right sometimes 5 over. It just all depends on everything. I drive according to the conditions sometimes fast and sometimes slow. I'm a defensive driver and always have been. I can say I have had a bike all my life and never had an accident.
  9. Al Bates
    Thank you for that answer, it has been floating around for years. Better to ask it here then another sight, honesty is the best policy
  10. Al Bates
    My question was about "moderators" not the administrator. Can moderators read my private messages I send to other members?
  11. Al Bates
    Question: I hope no one gets offended, but my curiosity is getting the best of me. Question after reading the post on: Please Read! Regarding private information. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=56688 Can moderators read my private messages I send to other members? I did read under Reading and Posting Messages http://www.venturerider.org/forum/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_vb3_mods_admins What are moderators and administrators? Moderators oversee specific forums. They generally have the ability to edit and delete posts, move threads, and perform other actions. Becoming a moderator for a specific forum is usually rewarded to users who are particularly helpful and knowledgeable in the subject of the forum they are moderating. Administrators are the people who have overall control of everything that happens on the board. They oversee how the board is styled, what forums to create and how to organize them, what information to require from members and who to appoint as moderators.
  12. Al Bates
    EBC Front FA179HH (2 sets) Rear: FA123HH (1 set) Tried many different brands, seems that EBC are at the top of the list for me
  13. Al Bates
    Christina Aguilera performs the National Anthem at the Superbowl football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers in Arlington, Texas, on Feb. 6. and she suck's and just think she got paid for that
  14. Al Bates
    No one, we just meet up there around 5 or 6:00 it's a big place
  15. Al Bates
    OK Eck, it's fixed, I'm lucky just to get it posted
  16. Al Bates
  17. Al Bates
    Maintenance Day 2011 Calendar: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=220&day=2011-6-4&c=1 Comfort Inn, Elyria OH Ask for Laura and mention you are with the Venture Riders. 739 Leona St. , Elyria, OH, US, 44035 Phone: (440) 324-7676 62.95 Per night http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-elyria-ohio-OH086 Diane and I will be at the hotel Fri June 3 and Sat 4 2011 check out Sun the 5 Last Year Gary Dinges suggested that we meet Friday night at the Quaker Steak & Lube, it was really a cool place, we loved it. Hope to do it again this year, Diane & I will be there Friday night for sure. Check out some pics from last year. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=50049 Check out some pics from years past. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=50098 Hope to see everyone there
  18. Al Bates
    Nice pics Bobbie
  19. Al Bates
    Hello Elder Here is a good test you can do to check it out. But after 3 years I would think it's time for a new one, this is call preventative maintenance. Make sure that the battery is fully charged. Disable the engine from starting. Next connect a volt meter to the battery. Now crank the engine for 15 seconds and watch the volt meter. The volt meter should not drop below 9.7 volts. The higher the volts the stronger the battery. If the volts drop below, or close to 9.7 volts, there is something wrong with the battery, replace it. With this test you are checking the load needed for that system to start that engine. You are also testing if that battery can handle a load. I have used gel batteries and did not like them. My favorite is a liquid closed vent battery.
  20. Al Bates

    Lost Post

    Al Bates posted a topic in Watering Hole

    Could someone please help me find a post. Yesterday I was reading a very interesting post, we had to leave so I booked marked the post. When I returned I just couldn't find it. The post was on somthing like any leo's out there and what to say and what not to say when pulled over allso the ten rules which you might want to memorize by a 33 year law enforcement veteran and former training commander with the Maryland State Police and Baltimore Police Department and narrated by former federal judge and acclaimed Baltimore trial lawyer William Billy Murphy Jr. I did find the sights: http://www.independentamerican.org/2010/11/16/10-rules-in-dealing-with-criminals-with-badges/ http://flexyourrights.org/10_Rules/Murphy Thanks for your help. AL Bates P.S The post was very interesting to me and seeing both sides and some of the real experiences that each side have to offer was great. If I do ever get stop again I will place my hands on the wheel and roll my window all the way down and turn on my inside lights, most of all I will be cool, calm and respectful. I wish the post was still here i could have learn a great deal more. Note: hot heads deleting post do nothing for the sight. I wish they would check with the boss first. P.S.2 Infomation in post like the one that got deleted may help to keep both sides straight. No mater what profession there is always a small percentage that will stray.
  21. Al Bates
    Motorcycle Trailer! Check this out. Saw this at Harbor Freight, not a bad deal and with the 20% coupon found in most magazines. (I know there in the gun magazine) The 20% would be off the $379.99 bring the total to around $304.00+tax:sign isnt that spec
  22. Al Bates
    Avon Venoms
  23. Al Bates
    Thanks to all, great pic's and info, it sure helps and greatly appreciated, Keep them coming
  24. Al Bates
    Dennis, great pics, thank you for the info. ?? when you went through Glacier Park did you make reservations ahead or just wing-it?
  25. Al Bates
    Steve, me not knowing the area sure would be great having you show us around. Thanks a million, greatly appreciated
×
×
  • Create New...