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    Jrichard A "stretched" timing chain used to be a common problems on earlier automobiles that used a steel chain instead of a belt. The stretching come from both the chain wearing AND the drive gears that it runs on wearing. It wasn't uncommon for an engine with over a 100K to have the timing chain jump a cog on one of the gears, usually the camshaft gear (the cam gear was often aluminum with a nylon cover). This would cause an engine to run real rough and somtimes even bend a valve or two or even 16 :whistling:if the timing was far enough off. If you have that many milles on an engine I would say it is time for some serious maintance. Dig DEEP into that pocketbook and pay quickly before you suffer more engine damage. Re-adjusting the timing is just a stop-gap measure that will only last a short time.
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    I have a question about the nitrogen filled tires. Prior to putting the nitrogen in, does the installer pull a vaccum on the tire??? If he doesn't then you do not have a pure nitrogen enviroment. There will be some "air" allowed in when the tire is installed. I realize this is a small amount, but still, it would not be pure nitrogen. Wouldn't this be enough to dilute the nitrogen and cause it to seep out??? Personally I feel this is just a marketing gimmic to increase profits. If a person properly maintains their bike, you will get the same results with regular compressed air.
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    I have several ideas about how to stay awake but the Warden will only practice them with her... :innocent: :rotf: :rotf: The Warden has fallen asleep several times. When she does I know it is time to find a quiet, secluded spot to wake her back up.
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    Yeah, what he said. The axle nut creates a straight pull. There is no way that a direct pull could cause a solid steel shaft to bend due to being overtightened. :no-no-no: At least not under the torque range you are talking about.
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    One of the best investments that I have ever made since I started wrenching on cars, at a very young age, and tractors and bikes is a good torque wrench. Even an inexpensive one is a good asset. It takes all of the sweat out of worrying about wether it is too tight or too loose. Also it makes ya look like you know what you are doing... LOL Oh yeah. Don't forget the service manual. It is as important as a torque wrench... There is one in the Forums if you don't have a paper copy. Good luck
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    Now don't go and get Muffinman stirred up. Ya'll know how much Mini likes to play when he is away... :dancefool: :dancefool: :whistling:
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    26 degrees, heading for Daytona from Kentucky. :thumbsup2:
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    HEY!!!!!!! I resemble that remark!!!!!!! :crying: :crying: :rotf:
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    I had one do that and I had to use a pair of Vise Grips to get it out. It was kinda tough to get loose but it finally gave up and came out. I changed out the bolts in mine with a set of bolts that have knobs on the heads. Now I can take them off with my hands. If I hadn't done that I was going to put bolts in that had hex heads. They would be easier to get out than the allen screw heads. I really believe the bolts that come stock are rather soft. It seems that the heads strip out pretty easily. Good luck.
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    An 05 should still be under warranty. I would check with the service manager at your local dealer and see what he can do with it. A freeze plug should NOT come out by it self. It sounds like there may be another problem. Good luck
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    Larry. I'm sorry to hear about the accident, but am very relieved to know that you are OK. You are a living testimony that a person can never be too prepared for the inevitable. Heal fast so you can get your ride back on the road.
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    I'm sure someone with more smarts than me will jump in with the paticulars, but I'm sure that the Valvoline car oil is NOT the best choice for a motorcycle with wet clutches. . There is a code on the oil bottle that you want to look for and I dont remember what it is. As far as using 10W30, I still use Yamaha oil and since they have quit offering 10W40, I have switched to 10W50. While using the proper weight is important, it is not as important as having the right formula. And also regular maintance program. Just my most humble opinion. (That and a buck fifty will get you a Coke) I got this from Second Generation Tech Talk: You can change to any other brand of oil as long as it is formulated for Motorcycle use, in other words, don't use anything that says (energy conserving) on it because it has additives that are not good for wet clutches.
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    I ride all the way to the first gas station. Honestly, when it hits reserve I am seriously looking for gas. I have ridden 35 miles , by my odometer, before I finally found a station. Let me tell you, I was getting real nervous. When the Warden is with me I very seldom let it get on reserve. She loves to ride, but HATES to walk.
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    I looked on the Extreme Supply , www.extremesupply.com , site for different helmets. On their sizing chart they list 2 companies that offer a 4X helmet. Those are Bell and Pyrotect brands. The Bell is reputed to be a good helmet. I do not know anything about a Pyrotect, actually I have never heard of them. If I were looking for an odd helmet, I would find a dealer that has a good supply, then ask them to order the size I wanted. Not only will this save you shipping, but it may even save you have to pay for shipping on anything you return. My local dealer will return anything that wont fit free of charge. Hope this helps.
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    WOW... It doesn't take much for this site to go from a nice quiet PG site to naked submarine races at Don's. Man when the cat's away, the mice, and others, will playyyyy..... :dancefool: :rotf: :rotf: :innocent:
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    I think I have the only job in the world that you have to go to work twice a day. Up at 5 and at work by 0520. Off at 1120 then back on at 5:20 pm. We work 12 hours a day for 30 straight days. The commute isn't bad though. I just have to climb a couple of flights of stairs to get to work... NOW for the good part. When I do get off, I am of for 30 straight days. That gives me plenty of time to go riding while the Warden is at work. :dancefool: :innocent:
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    Make sure your emerngcey kill switch is turned ON ... Not speaking from experience of course. :bang head:
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    It is very unliklely that the threads are stripped unless someone has been wild with the wrenching, so please don't assume anything. Before you go buy any extra parts and tools, simply check to see if the plug is loose. Very gently tighten it and make sure it seats firmly. If it does, drain the oil and inspect the threads on the plug. If they are OK, replace the brass or alunium crush washer with a new one. The new washer will be soft when it seats so you may have to tighten the plug just a little extra. Fill her up with oil and check for leaks. if you dont have any leaks just "RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT"... Good luck
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    With 58K on the Black Beast, I haven't packed them yet, but I have given it some thought. My riding buddy has a 99 Roadstar with 90K on it. We are going to do a frame rebuild this winter so we will pull the swingarm and repack or replace, which ever it needs. Depending on how bad that is, I may or may not do mine. It's a shame that no one puts a grease fitting on that bearing. Sure would make maintance a lot easier.
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    Eck. I just bet that you feel awful ashamed having to ride a bike that is not dressed out properly... :crying: :crying: :rotf: :rotf: :stirthepot:
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    All of them. I like anything that helps dress the bike up.
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    Dang, The title said the sidecar was "attached with pictures". I wanted to see how the Muffin Man got it to hang on just using pictures. It looks like he used bolts... :think: :confused24: :rotf: :stirthepot:
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    I thought this thread was about a new job and here you go talking about marriage..... :rotf:
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    There's a battery under there???????
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