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    Very well said Tom, and I couldn't agree with you more. There are some folks that dont know Don personally, I am fortunate that I get to see him several times a year and call him my friend. Don is a very modest man and he hates it when folks have to donate. We actually made him put the donation button on the site as he is dead set on keeping this site free to all. There are a lot of folks that are having tough financial times, and that is to be understood. I do alright and donate what I can when I can. To me this place is worth a minimum of $100 a year as I have made so many good long lasting friendships. Don may come out and tell us not to worry about it, but I say that we do worry about it and send monies if you can. Again that is if you can and you believe this place is worth some money. I know that I send money in all during the year, 20 here 10 there, there are always costs that pop up and then the OPE fund for sending flowers to members funerals and whatnot. I appreciate all of you that have made donations and those that are going to. This place is a happy place to come to because of Dons tireless work and the memebers that help this place run.
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    Folks.... I wanted to bring this back up to the top and perhaps shed a little light on this. The Ontario group has worked very hard to get this rally going, I know exactly what they are going through as I have done this. There doesn't seem to be a lot of interest in this for whatever reason. Perhaps it's the location and some folks are apprehensive of going into another country, it's not rocket science, and Canada ins't Siberia. Perhaps it's the money aspect of it, you feel that $90 per person is a lot to ask. I can assure you that the Rally in Colorado was right on par with the money # that Rooster has put up. We have a central location with all the amenities, a place to have a central breakfast, and a place to come back to in the evenings. This includes a T shirt (colorado price was 10 to 13 dollars ea.) Breakfast (Colorado was $5 per person at the Moose Lodge) and the ending supper That was $12 in Colorado and not worth that much money. The Moose Lodge was $600 to rent for the 4 days and I pulled my hair out asking for donations due to me not having a registration fee up front. I will say something here at the cost of ticking some folks off and hopefully getting them off the fence. There is a good possibility that this event could be cancelled due to lack of interest or scaled way back. To me that is a huge slap in the face for all the Ontario members that have busted their butts to make this happen. It's a given that I am going to be there with Lonna, but Rooster needs solid #'s and in a few days. If you have concerns or issues COME ON AND SPEAK YOUR MIND nobody knows what everyone else is thinking. Nobody is going to persecute anyone else for stating concerns about this rally. The time to act is right now, we are at the 11th hour with the registration and I know that Rooster has some of his own money wrapped up in this. I have gone into Canada hundreds of times and I always end up back across the border. Please dont let this rally not happen because of fear of crossing a border. If anyone wants to talk about anything pertaining to this in private, my PM box is always on. Lets get behind our Canadaian members and make this happen, there are many great roads in Ontario and I know that everyone that crosses the border will have a vacation to remember.
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    Always good to save money, means more fuel for the scoot
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    I think you misquoted that, you are the best friend any of us could have. I'm sure there were folks huddled in the corner like a dope addict coming down from a trip....you amaze me buddy....now get in the shower...stinky!
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    Brother....I dont know how you do it, but you NEVER cease to amaze me or let any of us down. I figured it was going to be way more of a train wreck and you performed another hail mary. I just sit here and scratch my head
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    It is very different looking, I like it from a fabrication stand point, but I don't think I would buy it even if I could afford it.
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    Man you folks are hard on a brother...even my damn wife is throwing me under the bus
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    2 words Tate BITE ME! In all seriousness, very cool my friend, what a dream job to have
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    Stock size front tire and leveling links, if your inseamed challenged, then forgo the level links and go with the narrower front tire
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    Don, As it's been mentioned on the other post about a dedicated server, Let's see how feasable a change is. I'm sure that the donation button has been hit more than once, and I'm all for getting us to a better place with the members we now have. Let us know what you want us to do and how we can help and we'll just make it happen.
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    I knew you would like it...you must have rode to work today
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    Theres some sort of practical joke in this I'm sure
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    TJ, It was my pleasure to be able to help you, like we talked about last night, my knowledge on the bikes is due to the MANY times I screwed something up and learned the hard way. BTW thanks for the directions on getting home, the ride was awsome and nothing better than I could have asked for....see you soon bud
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    I have done several of the swaps and never had an exhaust leak. I clean the header pipe on the bike with some emory cloth before I install the pipes onto them and it's a tight fit. The clamps I use are spesifically made for mounting Harley pipes on metric cruisers. They can be purchased from V twin mfg and are part # 31-9920 Here's a set on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350055072927&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=022
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    TJ, If you would like I could stop over after work tonight and give you a hand and we can knock it out. My cell # is in my profile, give a call if you would like a hand.
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    Thanks for all the feedback fellas, I looked at the website Carl posted up and do believe that I found what I'm looking for. Did I mention that I love this place
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    JT, Talking to the man as I type, as always, the phone is on and should you want to talk with a Yankee I'm here to listen my friend. God Bless your wife, let us know if we can do anything else besides pray.
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    I just bought a set at a local Walmart by me here in Michigan not too long ago, cost $15.67 + tax. I'll try to stop in and see if they have anymore.
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    My nieces and nephews love the bike, it stirs the soul even at a young age
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    Your best bet for right now is to split the fairing and clean the connections, make sure to grease them up with some dilectric grease before you put them back together. I know that folks have had a similar problem and that took care of it, let us know how you do.
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    any information about LED's that can be used to replace "peanut bulbs" for some of the aftermarket 1st gen lights. I dont know that I have ever seen anything like what I'm describing. I have to ease the power consumption that the bulbs take and I'm curious to know if there are direct replacements that will fit into the exsisting bulb receptacles.....Thanks for any guidance
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    Can't get Geico cycle insurance in Michigan, not available here from what the website said when I was looking to insure my '86. Serves the little green lizard right
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    JB, Anything you want to offer up as far as a writeup is cool, we dont want this to be a partime job for you. It seems like it would be pretty strait forward, My biggest question is about the led strips, the rest I can muddle through. Whatever additional info you can give us is greatly appreciated....thanks again
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    Around here in Michigan our gas has 10% ethanol added, I personally have never had an issue with it, but that doesn't mean that you aren't. I would suggest the 1st thing you do is runa can of seafoam through it and see what happens. I'm not saying it's in your head but for the few dollars that can will cost it might be a thought.
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    It's all in fun, I have many friends who ride Harleys and they are great machines. They have a lot more up to date amenities that the RSV should have. I wont get one because of the seating position, I can honestly say that I feel better on an RSV as far as footing position than a Harley....but I really like the looks of the Nightrod
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