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    A lot of people use the Sears MC jack. It seems to be on sale a couple times each year. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=32067&highlight=sears+jack
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    mend fast Vic...
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    I bought a Suzuki DR200 today. A very clean 2006 with 1900 miles on it. A local fellow had it on the Atlanta Craig's List. And he gave me a good price on it after I took it for a short spin. Not a lot of power, but ok for putting around in the local woods I expect. I'll go back for it with my trailer in the morning. http://randyrick.us/motorcycles/Suzuki/SuzukiDR200.jpg
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    I'm glad I saved my Whitworths.....
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    The web page programmer is probably going to lose his job, in case any one here is looking for a job themselves....
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    I ordered 2 kits and extra 2.55 and 2.75 which weren't in the kit. I also ordered a set of passing lamps and mounting brackets which I have been wanting but I thought were too expensive... but since I'm getting the shims at such a good price, why not buy something else?? Ps. I received my shim tool from Old Bike Barn, its the correct K&L 35-3462 tool. So thats a good source. Old Bike Barn is in Quebec, so is a good alternate source for our Canadian members. Cost was less than a dollar more than the source V7Goose posted.
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    While I haven't actually done this, it shouldn't be all that difficult to calibrate a torque wrench as opposed to comparing two torque wrenches to each other. I just checked my socket sets and a 15mm 12point socket seems to closely fit the 1/2inch square socket attachment on a flex handle or torque wrench or ratchet. So. exactly one foot from the center of the attachment on an 18inch flex handle, tie a rope or wire and hang a 25 pound barbell weight. With the 15mm 12 point socket on the torque wrench to be calibrated, attach the flex handle at at right angle. Pick up the torque wrench (running vertically) and with the flex handle perpendicular, lift the 25lb weight off the ground. The torque wrench reading should be (about) 25lbs.
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    James, Thanks for the lengthy reply and good information for me to consider. I'm leaning towards a bike to ride in the woods, as opposed to riding great distances on the highway. I have read a couple stories of guys doing multi-thousand mile trips on their TW200's, but I doubt I'll get more than 100 miles from home on it. Probably not true dual-sporting. I like the reliability of the Hondas, but their price seems a bit much. Guess one gets what they pay for? I did briefly look at the Kawasaki Sherpa, and saw a couple references to them on other forums as being a very good value. I have a lead on a new-oldstock 2007 XT225 Yama that I'm thinking about. I'll take another look at the Sherpa 250 before I decide. I don't think I want more than a 250cc. Light weight is good, but riding comfort is a consideration. Riding the Forest Service roads is mostly what I envision, with maybe a little trail riding to get to some secluded trout fishing spots. oh yes. I'm a 30inch inseam'r, and I'd prefer to be able to get both my feet on the ground if I have to.
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    Usually the seller gives a signed over title to the buyer of a used machine. Other than a signature, no effort is required or needed. A copy of the origonal invoice when the seller bought the machine should be all you need to transfer the warranty using a local-to-you Yamaha dealer. Again, not something for the seller to do. The seller should make himself available for a shipping company that you arrange for, just like the seller must make himself available for you to pick up the bike in person, should you do it that way. Buy me an airline ticket there and back home and I'll ride it to you. I'm retired.
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    a Jawa 1960 vintage.
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    The thread about a member (Charlie) buying a KLR650 got me thinking about riding the dirt roads. I live on the edge of the Chattahoochie National Forest, so besides having lots of twisty 2 lane roads around here, there are even more narrow dirt roads and trails thru the forest. Maybe the 90 degree heat got me thinking about how much cooler the woods are than the asphalt? I almost bought a KLR650 this past week too. But I held back while I looked around and have almost decided that I want something in the 200-250cc class. I don't need a machine capable of sustained highway speeds, the dirt roads start 2 miles from my driveway. The smallest displacement machine I looked at is the one I'm actually leaning towards, a Yamaha TW200. It has a low-low gearing and a big fat rear tire that shouldn't get stuck anywhere. On the down side it has a top speed of 65mph and only 16 horsepower. Does anyone here ride something like this also? Other options are the 225/230/250cc machines from Honda/Kawasaka/Yamaha. http://randyrick.us/motorcycles/TW200.jpg
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    On the twins with screw type valve adjustments I've owned, checking the clearance is a 30 minute job. Add 2 minutes per valve if they need adjusting and re-checking.
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    Smith&Wesson Chief Model 36 loaded with .38spl+p hollowpoints. Usually in a belt clip holster. Sometimes I have an AMT .45acp hardballer (stainless steel 1911 clone) in the car. I have a GA carry permit. No permit is required in GA to have a weapon in your car. I also reload on a Dillon 650, wish I'd bought more components before the prices skyrocketed recently.
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    Thats a lot of safety chrome on my favorite colors...
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    When you send the paypal, there is a box to check that its a gift or charity. That way no fees have to be paid. If you check the box (or pull down menu) for purchase or services, a fee will have to be paid.
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    Brad, You might check AF contract jobs at/near Arnold Air Force Engineering Center at Tullahoma, TN. Thats about 50 miles west of Chattanooga, and beautiful country.
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    I think Ignitech has a working unit for the 1st gen xvz13's with a single pickup coil. Its their xvz12 solution that they are re-enginering so only one box is required.
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    They say a picture is worth 1000 words....
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    GaThumper, Sent you an email. What do you think about this KLR on Craigs list? I've sent the owner an email asking to look at it. However, there appear to be several recalls on the older KLR that I expect wouldn't be an issue if I bought a new 2009. Am going to look at a new one at the Kawi dealer in Auburn GA this afternoon. There's another dealer in Hayes NC that advertises good prices. thx http://atlanta.craigslist.org/mcy/1268660117.html
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    Jeff & friends. If you need someone to go with to the Dairyqueen in Columbus, GA this weekend, let us know. I expect we could put together a quick road trip for the Georgia riders.
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    Rod, I don't have the one I ordered yet, and haven't done a valve adjustment on my bike yet either. But the tool uses a camming action to push down the valve lifters, so its not round. I suppose if you used a grinder and polisher it might be possible to make one out of a thick socket. Or maybe weld a ramp/cam onto the outside of the socket. At that level of labor, most people would just spend the $38. If you want to try to fabricate your own, I'll ship you the tool I'm getting so you can mic it. I'm attaching a picture of the shim tool from the first year machines. It is a different tool, but I expect would work on ours also. It uses a lever to depress the tappets. This might be easier to fabricate or emulate.
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    Buddyrich provided the pointer to the following company which has the shim tool for $38 and also 25mm shims at a reasonable price. I'll add it here for completeness. http://www.justatv.com/pages/valve_shim_tools/valve_shim_tools.htm Here's a better picture of how the shim tool is used to depress the valve lifters.
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    I wonder how long the led's will last in the front where they bounce with the front tire? How long have people had led's mounted there without problems? I like the idea of leds on the side of my bike. I'm also thinking about putting them on their own circuit so I can use them as true parking lights, the led drain on the battery shouldn't be excessive.
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    Blue & White ... the colors for Bavaria http://fotw.vexillum.com/images/d/de-by2c.gif
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    This has me thinking about getting a machine that I can ride the trails and dirt roads on. Their are lots of them in the national forest just north of me.
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