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  1. LilBeaver
    Okay. I was pretty sure about it, but before I started pulling my own out and whatnot - I just wanted to double check. Thanks.
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    I know, dumb question, but is what I have outlined, what everyone has been calling the 'pumpkin'? I've always referred to this particular piece as the rear axle gear assembly... But, 'pumpkin' is certainly thrown around quite a bit... Thanks. Like someone had said, I do ride a 2nd gen so I guess that makes me kind of slow with some things... I'm okay with that.
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    If it turns out it will not be a simple 'plug and play' type setup, it probably would not be all that difficult to put in a switch somewhere and a relay that taps into the existing turn signal circuit to activate the four way flashers. In reality, that method may be cheaper as well.
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    On the 2001 RSV US model we have: Left side (where driver's left hand would go): - Headlamp High/Low toggle (No off option) - Turn signals (blinkers) (Left/right, push in for off) - Horn Right side (where driver's right hand would go): - Engine shut off switch (Red one) - Cruise control toggle (Up for resume/accelerate; down for set/decelerate) - Cruise control cancel - Hazard on/off toggle (causes both, left and right, turn signals to flash simultaneously on both front and back of the bike) -- this is the toggle switch that is to the left of the cruise and unlabeled. It has 2 positions, up and down. - Starter button Another thought is that I believe there may be an extra relay for the flashers, so you may want/need to check for that as well. Hope this is what you were looking for.
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    I guess I'll keep my mouth shut then. Congrats on the weight by the way!
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    I think that over-tightening the screws/bolts that hold the windshield in place has a lot to do with it too. (As well as the big windscreen blowing in the wind)
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    Well shucks; Looks like I ought to be in for one of these too. While the hammer and screwdriver work, I sure do prefer to do it right...
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    Hmmm... What about browser toolbars, plug-ins, add-ons etc? Do you have any of those in common on your work machine and home machine?
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    Shift Lever One thing to do (to keep organized and make sure you don't miss some that the dealer would have put on would be to go through the assmebly instructions and check everything that the dealer would/should have touched... Or just start at the front (or wherever) and work your way all the way around the bike...
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    Looks like some great scenery out there! Glad you guys had a good ride
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    Quite frankly, I don't see an issue with it either way. It seems like a lot of work to go through and pick apart a whole thread post by post, deciding which ones ought to come out and which ones ought to stay, etc. Unless it is very clearly one or two that are way out of line or something... I can certainly see pros and cons to both methods. But whatever you guys want to do; I'll just try to stay out of trouble
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    I was wondering how ya'll were doing up there... They weather people are telling us that we will only get 8 here in Lubbock. wohoo. I too thought I left this crap in the midwest. It was a good time trying to get in my truck this morning. It was like a big popsicle. It was funny at first. Then I realized it was BOTH of the doors were frozen shut, (door handles, locks, and all the way around the edges too). Although we were getting some thunder & lightning earlier too. That was cool. The only time I've ever gotten snowed/sleeted on and thunder/lighting in the same storm was during a tornado or two a few years ago.
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    US Census

    LilBeaver replied to CMIKE's topic in Watering Hole

    EDIT: Sorry, I did not read this very carefully earlier and had missed some pertinent info... end edit ---------------------- https://ask.census.gov/cgi-bin/askcensus.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=781&p_created=1103807925&p_sid=VnXw98Tj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_srch=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPSZwX3NvcnRfYnk9JnBfZ3JpZHNvcnQ9JnBfcm93X2NudD0xMjc3LDEyNzcmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0x&p_li=&p_topview=1 Here is some more information on it. I don't see anything regarding a fine for not filling it out (I did just skim over it very quickly though, so I could have easily missed it) but I DO see that they claim that you are required by law to fill it out 'completely and to the best of your ability'. Lucky you.
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    US Census

    LilBeaver replied to CMIKE's topic in Watering Hole

    Weird... Well, I've got a bunch more words about this but I should probably keep them to myself...
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    US Census

    LilBeaver replied to CMIKE's topic in Watering Hole

    This is simply 100% false. My mom happens to be a real estate agent and for the last couple years she has been doing appraisals under the main appraiser that her office uses (times are a little slow for her so she decided to pick up some extra cash by helping him out for a while). Property values are decided based primarily on market conditions for that particular area. Also on, of course, condition of the house, land, etc etc. But no. They do not ever refer to the census to determine the value of a home. Local cities or counties do have government appraisers that come around once a year (well, are supposed to) to appraise your property to know how much 'rent' (property tax) you need to pay for your little chunk of land. But again, this has NOTHING to do with the census people.
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    US Census

    LilBeaver replied to CMIKE's topic in Watering Hole

    I will reserve all other comments except for this one. Beware of the possibility of it being a scam. The census bureaus typically send those things out in mass to chunks of zip codes at a time. Your friend can call the local census bureau and determine if it IS, in fact, a real one or not. It sounds like if one were to answer all of that kind of information it would be quite easy to 'walk off' with someone elses' identity. In other words, sounds a little bit like a scam to me... Just a thought. It is ALWAYS wise to check the validity of anything before putting down personal information.
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    dmoff: Thanks for the tip
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    You got it
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    By the way, maybe it isn't old age... Maybe memory is linked to hair loss... That's what my dad tells me anyways. That is the more hair he loses the less he remembers; of course he still has a little left on the top and hasn't considered growing his eyebrows real long for the combover yet...
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    Thanks. This is pretty much in line with what I was thinking. I'll wait a little while for anyone else to chime in and probably go ahead and put an order in tonight.
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    That's some good news.
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    I have a dumb question here. If it has been answered many times before, my apologies. I've spent a good amount of time searching and did not find a direct answer to my question. I've done wheel bearings on cars and trucks numerous times, but never on a bike. I don't really know a whole lot about them other than to take them out, spin them to check for flat spots, smooth rolling, etc. then grease the crap out of them and then put them back in. I am looking to replace the front bearings on my 01 RSV (I have ~40k miles on it. got the bike at ~28k. Full records of dealer recommended services within 50 miles of the recommended service point), found them on partshark.com for $10.97/piece. My questions are: 1) Is that a reasonable price, or would hitting an autoparts store for a generic replacement (if possible) be a better way to go. 2) Is it just a single wide 'bearing' or are there two (one for each side) -- (I know, probably a dumb question, but I figured it was better to ask then order the wrong number of them) -- DO'H, Found the answer to this on the next fiche I checked. 2, duh. 3) Do I need to grease them before I put them on? Can the old ones simply be re-greased and reinstalled? (I figured for 20 bucks for a set, I might as well just replace them even if they can be greased ) 4) Do I need new oil seals (I presume 2 of them; ie. one for each side)? 5) Any other parts that will need to get the job done? Like I said, I know, some dumb questions - but I much rather ask and then get it done right the first time than what the other options could lead to. Thanks a lot folks! Oh yea, for what it is worth, most of my riding is in what would typically be considered 'extremely dusty conditions'. Thank you very much west Texas... EDIT: I vaguely recall some folks either ordering bearings (possibly OEM from a dealer) and getting the wrong ones. Was that an issue with the dealer goofing up, or is it an incorrect part number on the fiche? -- This is also why I wanted to ask this question...
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    Gary: No problem here. Whatever works for you Looking forward to it. -Rick
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    If you really did you Lacquer thinner on it, make sure you keep that puppy waxed... A little dab here and there, wiped off almost immediately is not enough to do any major damage right away but if it was being rubbed in to get the glue off there is a good chance that some damage to the clear coat occurred. A healthy coat of wax once every couple of months ought to take care of it though, no big deal. Looks great!!
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    Wow, that stinks... Two questions: 1) How long have you had them? 2) Does the manufacturer (kury...) list any type of warranty on them? Looks like their Warranty policy is ~ 1 year LIMITED WARRANTY Küryakyn warrants that any Küryakyn products sold hereunder, shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the consumer excepting the following provisions: • Küryakyn shall have no obligation in the event the customer is unable to provide a receipt showing the date the customer purchased the product(s). • The product must be properly installed, maintained and operated under normal conditions. • Küryakyn makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to any gold plated products. • Küryakyn shall not be liable for any consequential and incidental damages, including labor and paint, resulting from failure of a Küryakyn product, failure to deliver, delay in delivery, delivery in nonconforming condition, or for any breech of contract or duty between Küryakyn and a customer. • Küryakyn products are often intended for use in specific applications. Küryakyn makes no warranty if a Küryakyn product is used in applications other than intended. • Küryakyn electrical products are warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase by the consumer. Components of Küryakyn products containing L.E.D.s will be warranted for defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase. • Küryakyn makes no warranty of any kind in regard to other manufacturer’s products distributed by Küryakyn. Küryakyn will pass on all warranties made by the manufacturer and where possible, will expedite the claim on behalf of the customer, but ultimately, responsibility for disposition of the warranty claim lies with the manufacturer.
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