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  1. Trader
    Even the hum-drum is better when you can acomplish it on a bike. I had to ride into the city yesterday, pick up the rent from the tenants and deposit into the bank. About 30 min ride, then another 10 or so to the bank, then home. Same road I take most times. Same old, same old. It was GREAT!
  2. Trader
    but then noticed the orange and black jacket, dew rag and tee shirt. I started to laugh out loud but.........
  3. Trader
    Thanks for your responses so far....but to be sure you folks understand my situation I'm talking about a SIDEWAYS wiggle, not vertical. Like I said....if I give the front end a good shake, it seems as if the torque travels down the forks and then back up and gives the handlebars a bit of a shake like an echo. I'm just replaced ( and of course greased) the neck bearings when I did the progressives over the winter. The Electric Anti Dive is disconnected. I'm going to check the tightness of everything. It seems odd cause it handles so well. You would think if something was loose it would have a shimmy in the corners.
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    new group

    Trader replied to Sailor's topic in Watering Hole

    And real beer...not that watered down stuff you guys drink!
  5. Trader
    My bike is handling very well since I put progressives and the Condor Brace on it. BUT.....today I noticed something I have never noticed before and I'm wondering if I have a problem or if it is normal. I was at a full stop. I gave the handle bars a "shake" back and forth...as if I was trying to shaking water off the front tire. Just very quick jerk to left and back to center. The front end felt like it "rebounded" As if I gave it a twist that went down the forks and then after I stopped, it came back up the forkss and gave a bit of an "echo" shake! Like I said....it's handling really well!!!!! Condor Brace is tight, neck bearing bounce test looks good....Not sure what else it could be? Is this normal???
  6. Trader
    Riding home tonight and had a close call. I was doing about 55mph and a pickup was at the stop sign on the side road to my right. He was waiting to turn left which would have put him across my path. As I approached the intersection,He started to pull out in front of me I "wiggled" as per a recent posting here and he saw me and stopped. At least I assume it was the wiggle that caused me to be seen. Whatever....thankfully he stopped!
  7. Trader
    What size do I need for my 88? If I just get the size off my 404s would it be the same? I want to go with venoms. I figure I'll buy a set and get them installed stateside...should be a LOT cheaper. Any recommendations as to where I can get them? I guess I'd be looking at the Eastern part of NY...Watertown? I'm hoping to ride down, get them installed and ride back. I'd arrange it for Don's MD but I can't get there this year due to scheduling conflicts!
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    Obviously this is to support the parents...not for the child. But I agree....it might be a bit traumatic for a baby!
  9. Trader
    Hey if you are looking for a diversion....I have all kinds of work that needs doing. You would be welcome to come on up here and dig in!!!! Just trying to help.
  10. Trader
    Must be hot in traffic!
  11. Trader
    Ford brought out a retro Mustang Dodge brought out a retro Charger GM brought out a retro Camero Maybe Yamaha can bring out a retro 1st gen?
  12. Trader
    I'll be sending it to Fuzzy when I'm done. I've updated the list. (post # 15)
  13. Trader

    Clean and Sober

    Trader replied to hog's topic in Watering Hole

    NOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Take em to a pharmacy and let them dispose of them. I don't know what they do with them but at least it won't lead to men growing breasts or other results of drinking water contaminated with hormones and other drugs!!!!
  14. Trader
    Justice has little to do with it. It is a LEGAL system.
  15. Trader
    My Bad. I went looking and found several threads suggesting that cleaning the switch might solve the problem you are having...but nothing actually showing the "how to". Never done it...but probably not a big deal.
  16. Trader
    I'd go back to 1980 or so and go visit a guy called Gates and offer some financial support to his new venture! (and I ain't talking about no bike!!)
  17. Trader
    Just think...in Canada you could have just killed her and been free by now! (25 years for 1st degree!) Just kidding of course! CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!
  18. Trader
    I seem to remember a thread on cleaning it....probably the problem. Unless you've damaged the wire(s) somehow.
  19. Trader
    We've been watching "Heartland"...Canadian dude ranch series. They have the first 4 years on Netflix. It's nice to watch a TV show with no commercials! Lots of old english type movies also (Jayne Ayer, North/South etc) Only thing I have found is when there is a lot of action/high speed, once in a while and not very often) the picture gets a bit pixillated. There are great documentaries also. For $8 you can't beat it.
  20. Trader
    Thanks for posting the pics! Looks like a great ride!
  21. Trader
    I'm looking for ideas for mounting speakers on the trunk top or sides or ????? I don't really want to reduce storage space. Could you all post pics of the set up you have....along with any pro or cons of that set up.
  22. Trader
    Consider this is just a "free sample" of what you get....so pay the $12 and get on board! Then everyone can start ignoring you! NOT!! This place is worth a whole lot more just in technical advice you can get from the knowledgeable members. And even us wrenching dummies contribute....even if it is just in the jokes and humor forum.
  23. Trader
    valve cover gaskets leaking?
  24. Trader
    so... ah....you gots a problem? You want for me to talk to my boys? maybe make dems an offer dat dey can't refuse?
  25. Trader
    I think its a pollution control thing. I've read some say remove it...others say keep it. From what I've read....it's like it's personal chioice and doesn't make any real differnce. Hopefully someone who knows what they are talking about will chime in!
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