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I'll get the mounting sorted out before I get there. Now to figure out which amp to get. I do have an old 50W Jensen amp on the shelf in the garage. Is there such a thing as a high power output but low power consumption amp? If I remember right, the Polks are rated to 150W

I finally had a chance to go for a ride after rebuilding the forks and installing Sonic 1.2 springs, Belray 15W fork oil set at 5" with 1" of spring preload. At 1st it didn't feel much different then I started to hit the twisties, this is where my opinion started to change, the bike tracked much more sure footed, hitting bumps, dips and small potholes are no longer a buttpuckering event, the front end stayed planted and no longer felt like it was going to wash out [emoji3] . My second concern was using 15W oil, upon recommendation by @Rick Butler , my concern was put to rest on the first ride. The bike handled all the different road conditions well, without being too stiff and harsh. I highly recommend this upgrade to anyone who's bike does not feel planted in turns or dives when getting on the front brakes. That's my story and I'm stickin to it.

I have been wanting to add an amp to my audio system on the 2nd gen, the problem is I'm not very confident of my abilities when it comes to electrical stuff. Is there anyone that's done an amp install on their 2nd gen that would be willing to help me with that at Freebirds on Saturday? I upgraded the speakers to Polks 2 years ago.

I'll put that one on the bucket list for next time I'm out there. We're not going to have time during this trip. Thanks for the tip.

Lucky the gators didn't make lunch of him!

They are rock solid if you have some Carbon One crash bar braces installed. Otherwise pull straight out to the sides on the front crash bars

Don, I'll actually be staying in Roberts, Mt. , at a friends house, which is North of Red Lodge by 12 miles . I have been out there several times already and have done the loop you talk about. Beartooth and Chief Joseph are just a day ride from Wayne's house and we will ride those again this time. Last time there we did a loop that included Cooke city, Gardner, W. Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Riverton, Cody then back to Wayne's. The next day we loaded the 4 wheelers and went to St. Anthony's sand dunes in Idaho for 3 days. Check out some of the dunes videos on youtube. Especially Choked Cherry dune This time our ride will take us North & West to Going to the sun road & Glacier NP.

Good plan Condor. I like to have more than 2, I have had straps fail on me. I also like to have straps on the back end of the bike to keep the rear from shifting on the trailer. I try to tie it down so it will stay on the trailer even if it flips over!

I'll be in Montana in July and Glacier NP is on the agenda, has anyone ridden this route from Red Lodge to Glacier NP? Looking for opinions/ advise on this route I'm going to suggest to others in the group. Mapquest link for proposed route http://mapq.st/1DgvMsv

That's why I stated "as close to the risers as possible" but you are correct, there is that possibility if too much force is used. Don is using a wheel chock so there's no need for aggressive fork compression.

Also DO NOT leave it in gear, as any rocking motion will cause the pistons to move in the bore without lubrication. Not good for long hauls.

These are the point I use for tie down. I use strap extenders on the handlebars to get the ratchet strap hook away from the paint and put them as close to the riser as possible. Use ratchet straps NOT cam straps.

Thought that may ellicit a responce from you! Lol Anyway Congrats on this milestone. Only true love stays together for 48 blissful years, here's to 48 more

Too many Rum balls folks,,, [emoji12]

Can't quite figure this one out,,, 2 days ago you pushed Joyce off the step stool and now today you're praising her, what's up wit dat?

Yes Bill, it sure looks that way! I awoke to the same sight you did I completely rebuilt the forks and have not bee able to test it out yet due to all this lousy wet weather Yep, we live in Michigan

I thought about taking pictures while I did the job but oily hands and picture taking don't go well together. Thanks again Carl, the job went smooth. Now if the weather would dry up I could try out my handiwork.

Nope those are chrome yamaha trinkets too BUT Mama's trike could use a set of those

Yes Chuck I Do have the chrome floorboards and most all of the other Yami chrome accy's.

I'll refrain from further comments till the OP replies with more details.

Could just be a matter of getting used to the new clutch 's friction zone. What clutch kit did you put in?

I don't think there's a step by step for the master cyl. Over the years I think I've read most everything there is tech wise on the site. There's not much to it. You may need a hone to clean up the bore in the master.

Here you go Jonas

Some pics of the diamond cuts and polished out lower fork legs. Not the greatest cell phone pictures but it's all I got right now.http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/20/9c85c7363abb24de7986d6b44a9c717f.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/20/4b1e6b8bfbf04dc006716de5c5525c3d.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/20/738ac5a568359f3b3edce561f4d104de.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/20/d37ae9ca6eab54016eb30099eaef9700.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/20/b5a4ed4aea4d45ab4e84679c60291699.jpg

Thanks Brad Worked like a charm I was able to save the deflectors from the scrap pile. Thank you to everyone else that offered suggestions too.