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  1. RandyR
    Blackjack has said that the north Georgia M&E for that saturday may meet up with the mini-asheville people. So I'm not sure if that also means we're staying for saturday night dinner.
  2. RandyR
    Any chance of getting some pics of the brackets some time? It sounds like several people have done this. does it raise the seat height any? tia
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    To Moped

    RandyR replied to Yama Mama's topic in Watering Hole

    Congrats. any many more happy years... !!!!
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    I've put the Yamaha Special Tools list on my web site. It is an Adobe .PDF file. http://randyrick.us/motorcycles/Yamaha/YamahaSpecialTools.pdf
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    Here's the company that makes the Yamaha special tools. http://www.klsupply.com/COMPANYINFO/tabid/58/Default.aspx They use different part numbers than Yamaha, and only sell wholesale. For instance, the 1stGen/2ndGen valve shim tool is part # K&L Supply 35-3462, which is the same as YM-33961 or 90890-04105 Here's a web site that sells the valve shim tool. http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/VALVE_SHIM_TOOL_YAMAHA_XVZ13__P11156.cfm At $75, I think its a rip off. A little more research may show up a tool at a more reasonable price, say $15. I don't know what a Yamaha Dealer would charge, and the online parts sources I've looked at didn't list this part. btw, I found an Adobe .pdf document with pictures of various Yamaha special tools .
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    I remember those.... Just need to tighten the ropes a little to get rid of the sag. You won't pass inspection that way....
  7. RandyR
    Do they let you sleep on the couch?
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    Motorcycle Jack

    RandyR replied to Shot's topic in Watering Hole

    The Carbon1 adapter works well with my Sears jack. Its almost a necessity as heavy as these bikes are.
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    It says 'solenoid'.. implying that a magnetic coil pulls the light emitting element in to adjust the beam between high and low. sounds too complicated for a light bulb.
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    I have the less expensive red Craftsman jack. I wouldn't call it junk, its not as heavy duty as the black (I think) one. The red one I've had for maybe 8 years, it lifts up my RSTD with the Carbon1 adapter and holds it there ok. The Pep Boys jack looks somewhat different than the red Sears jack. The Sears jack has a long handle, and 4 wheels, not 2. I've always used my MC jack on a concrete slab, I'm not sure how I'd feel using it on gravel. It would probably be ok if it was packed gravel without large loose stones. The jack has a large angle iron frame that supports it.
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    Pep Boys in Georgia is having a sale on a MC Jack for $79.98 with a $20 mailin rebate. Maybe its on sale elsewhere as well? TORIN 1500 lb. Motorcycle/ATV Jack #T64017
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    While I can do it, I'm not comfortable riding more than 3-400 miles a day. The RSTD is as comfortable of a MC as you'll find, I believe. I plan stops every 90 minutes whether I need gas or not. Walk around a bit in a new small town and see whats there. Do they have a Dairy Queen? Maybe there's an interesting museum or folk art gallery? I used to stop at every small tavern that advertised Budweiser and cheeseburgers, those roadside holes-in-the wall are gone for the most part, and I don't usually drink while riding anymore. I've found that a liberal sprinking of mentholated talcum powder in my underwear is a big help too. So slow down and enjoy the USA. Your butt will thank you...
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    Goose, What if you ran it long enough to open the thermostat? Then another few minutes. Wouldn't that evenly dilute the old antifreeze enough? RandyR
  14. RandyR
    Yesterday I stopped at WOW Used Motorcycles in Marietta, Georgia, just north-west of Atlanta. They have more different motorcycles than ANY motorcycle dealership I have ever been in, probably 3 times as many !!! Their web page says 'over 600 used bikes', I believe it. If you're near Atlanta its worth stopping to gawk. I mean lust !!! http://www.wowmotorcycles.com/ And its just up hwy 41 from that old Atlanta land mark, The Big Chicken !
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    Sounds like a good ride. Probably a lot more comfortable than here in georgia where its been in the 90's a couple days. I got cooked good yesterday while taking a long ride.
  16. RandyR
    A liberal dose of WD40 and let it soak... then back to the needle nose.
  17. RandyR
    How old were the tires, since this was a used bike? for instance: if 1303 is the dot code (manufacture code) the tire was in a batch made in the 13th week of 2003
  18. RandyR
    did you check fuses?
  19. RandyR
    If you were to use an internet email server like Yahoo, Gmail, etc, then you could check it from anywhere. Thats what I do, and have been on Yahoo for over 10 years, no problems. I've stopped using my internet providers email for the most part.
  20. RandyR
    where is the picture located (your computer, a web site or photo sharing site)? what is the pictures file extension? (JPG, GIF, BIN, etc). Email it to me steyrhahn@yahoo.com and I'll see if I have the same problem with the file.
  21. RandyR
    Thanks, then my existing 4x8 should work once I replace the old & soft flooring with a new sheet of treated plywood I already have painted for that purpose. I'll stop thinking about mods until I try it.
  22. RandyR
    Since I have a tilt-bed trailer, I'm going to have to get creative in what I do to get a few extra inches of space. I also have to be concerned about the balance point. With my previous MCs I have ridden them onto the tilted tiltbed and just let the bed slam forward while I was on the bike. Then I get off the bike with kickstand down, and pin the the bed locked down (horizontal), then strap down the bike. That has worked well for years for me and allows me to trailer a bike alone. The tilt-bed lock is going to constrain what I can do. Here's a picture. http://randyrick.us/motorcycles/2009_0618trailer0003.JPG I'm hoping that cutting away a foot of angle iron from the center of the railing, and mounting a wheel chock such that the front tire remains on the existing trailer bed will be sufficient. And allow the weight to be centered ever so slightly forward of the balance point of the trailer bed.
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    routine

    RandyR replied to wild hair 39's topic in Watering Hole

    Lowell, sounds like you need to add some Moly60 to your food... (just kidding of course) Good luck with the doctor. Maybe some cortisone will get things moving again?
  24. RandyR
    This is not good news. I've had a 4x8 flat bed (tilting bed) that I've had for 20 years and its hauled all my motorcycles during that time, as well as doubling as a general purpose large goods & garden supplies hauler. It has a plywood bed in it that does need replacing. I may need to find a welder to put an extension on the front of it, from what you've said. Guess I better measure my new RSTD closely, I just presumed I could use my trailer for it too. --added-- Well the spec for the RSTD says its 98.6 inches long, and 8 feet is only 96 inches, so that equals 2.6 inches too long. I may try putting the motocycle in at a slight angle and then turning the handlebars to one side to see if I can get away without modifying the trailer as you did.
  25. RandyR
    Good motorcycle.
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