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  1. Black Owl
    Brad, According to my manual, the Br/w wire is for the flasher relay. Check page 7-1 circuit 33
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    and all the other Long Riders out there. Every time I hear this song, I immediately think of lowell. But I also think it would be an appropriate theme song for a lot of the members here. The Long Way Home (Tom Waits) Well, I stumbgled in the darkness I'm lost and alone Thiugh I said I'd go before us And show the way back home Ther's a light up ahead I can't hold onto her arm Forgive me pretty baby but I always take the long way home Money's just somethihng you throw Off the back of a train Got a handful of lightening And a hat full of rain And I know that I said I'd never do it again And I love you pretty baby but I always take the long way home I put food on the table And a roof overhead But I'd trade it all tomorrow For the highway instead Watch your back if I should tell you Loves the only thing I've ever known One thing for sure pretty baby I always take the long way home. You know I love you Babbby More than the whole wide world You are my woman I know you are my pearl Let's go out past the party lights We can finally be alone Come with me and we can take the long way home Come with me, together we can take the long way home Come with me, together we can take the long way home.
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    If the starter will spin with the cover off, it sounds like you may have the starter dragging on the cover when you torque it down. Try backing out the bolts one turn at a time to see if you can get the starter to turn. If it turns with the side cover loose, that will tell you what the problem is. Then you can either mill down the case, or try a thicker gasket.
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    Don't know a whole lot about tires, but side wall cracks in tires are usually the result of one, or a combination of, the following: 1. Rubber tires exposed to low temperatures for an extended period of time will harden and become brittle and are more susceptible to cracking. 2. Cracks on the sidewalls which are isolated, deep and concentrated around the lettering are indicative of an aged tire. 3. Fine surface cracks are more usually the result of ozone attack and may indicate that the tire has been in storage or left standing for a long period. Other local irregulatities are usually an indication of flexing stress. But this is just my opinion and may not be worth the time to read.
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    I would strongly encourage installing speed bleeders. www.speedbleeder.com But, that's just my opinion.
  6. Black Owl
    My recommendation would be to braze it.........
  7. Black Owl
    Try pushing the lever rather than pulling it. If the clutch releases when you push on the level, the clutch is installed upside down....... http://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/emotions-smileys-free/music22.gif
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    Would definately be interested in trying this product......... If you can wait until our rain becomes liquid. Right now it is still falling in solid form........ http://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/seasons-smileys-54682/weather37.gif
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    Hope we don't have to wait till fair season to get past the ferris wheel...
  10. Black Owl
    Sound like you may have a leaking shaft seal. If I remember correctly, $10.00 from Mama Yama.
  11. Black Owl
    Well, the technical term is "wire loom". The purpose of placing wiring in a loom is two fold. It protects the wiring from external damage and shields it from heat. It will also prevent unintended grounding. So, "Is it necessary?" Probably not. "Does it help?" Definately......... But then, this is just my opinion.............
  12. Black Owl
    Good job Lynn. From the looks of the water level, another day or two and you might have to look for another bridge. Don..... Any way to pin this thread so that it doesn't become buried????
  13. Black Owl
    Interesting solution. Myself, I just wear gaiters..... Solves the hot.... cold....wet... and road debris issues.
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    Thanks

    Black Owl posted a topic in Watering Hole

    Pegscraper... Got the package the other day. Just what I needed for the project.
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    That's what Marilyn said at the PIP last year......... :stirthepot:
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    Our thoughts are with Mark's family in this time of sorrow. Wish I had had the opportunity to speak with him one last time.
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    Alan, The welding class goes through May 16. So I still have a few weeks. If you thing you can find those lifters, that would be great.
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    Day late

    Black Owl posted a topic in Watering Hole

    and a dollar short............. Someone was asking about road service programs a while back. I use Motorcycle Towing Service (MTS). The rate is very reasonable. The benefits are exceptional. And they offer the cold climate package for folks living in the frozen wastelands of the country. Coverage includes, the US, Canada, Hawaii and Pôrto Rico. They also have arranges discount rates with several motel chains and auto rental agencies. As I say, at least for me, the services and benefits offered for the price are excellent. You can check them out at www.mts-towing.com
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    Okay..... How about rockers. Anyone got two or three old GM rocker arms sitting in an old coffee can in their garage?????
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    Yes. Still interesed. If fact, can also use the mains. Letting my gentle character shine through and working on an art project...... Thanks.
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    Thanks much
  22. Black Owl
    Either one. For the project I'm working on it won't make any difference. Parts is parts. Any and all would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    What part of MN are you in? Several folks here familiar with the 1st Gen that could probably give you some help if we knew where you where......
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    some old tappets, lifters, and connecting rod bears laying around their shop that they want to get rid of. Am working on a "project" and need the above parts. Any condition or size. Thanks in advance.
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    Lowell, Have you tried Yamaha Carb cleaner. It is an excellent cleaner mixed with gasoline. A bit pricey, but it will definately clean all the accumulated crub from the carbs.
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