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  1. saddlebum
    John and Diane, sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers sent to help you and your family through this difficult time.
  2. saddlebum
    Happy birthday Mini . Missed you at MD things were pretty tame without your pranks.
  3. saddlebum
    These directions are for an aftermarket diaphram but may be of some help. Just don't cut off the nylon washers if you are using oem or same as oem http://jbmindustries.com/Yamaha650.html
  4. saddlebum
    How about this one inch gun
  5. saddlebum
    I wonder if the new synthetic brake fluid is just as bad -----anyone willing to give it a try and do a report.
  6. saddlebum
    Glad to see you back goose, I know sometimes debates can get out of hand. Personally I don't mind a healthy debate now and again as long as it is on the up and up and kept civil. I find that most debates at least the good ones always leave you just a little bit more educated. Hopefully we will see you at MD next year or maybe this year at the international.
  7. saddlebum
    I heard he set it up to first gen specs -----that owner had better be able to hang on ....
  8. saddlebum
    I even left them an old 1st gen one to keep, so they could use it for a pattern if you just want to phone in.
  9. saddlebum
    Its not OEM but these people will make a windshield to fit just about anything, even in a tint if you want. They will even alter the size to what you want. I had two made by them for friends one in a green tint. http://www.paplastics.com/
  10. saddlebum
    I too missed the threesome and hope to see them back next year.
  11. saddlebum
    Don this is my third year and I almost bailed because of so much I had to do and I was really burned out. But I came any way and ever so glad that I did. new faces were met. old faces were re- met. I had a blast, This year I was just not a sectator but pitched in and helped change some tires and a few other odds and ends and felt more apart of it all then ever. I realize it is a lot of work for you and Eilean but I for one and we both know the rest all truly appreciate the trouble you two got to go through to make it all happen. Thanks Don and Eilean and God bless.
  12. saddlebum
    I think letting him have the rstd would be great but I would find something a little less valuable for him to ride first. once he has some real life road experience and proves he looks well after that bike reward him with RSTD.
  13. saddlebum
    Glad you made the round trip safe and sound Jeff. I just got in myself. A bunch of us from southern Ontario decided to come home across Detroit instead of Buffalo to avoid another wet cold and windy ride. Well 2 out of three was not bad we still had some pretty huffy winds. Once across the border at Windsor Marcarl, Wizard 765 and myself decided to take the back roads home, so we split from the rest of the group. It was a long ride but a beautiful ride. A great way to cap off a great weekend. Of course Marcarl being the older one and a little long in the tooth we had to drop him off at home before we could carry on to our own homes. Marca was so greatful that we were willing to do this that she made us a hot cup of choclate before we continued home from there.
  14. saddlebum
    Don't totally go by what the law say's or dosent say. Lawsuits are tricky and manipulative. I know of a transport Company that lost a multimillion dollar law suit for not having ABS on their trucks despite the fact that it was not law at the time. The driver hit a car that ran a traffic light. Lawyers for the plaintif argued that because ABS was available, though not yet law the company failed to take every possible step to ensure the safety of their Vehicles. The judges sided with the plaintif and the company lost. The Irony of it is that it is a well known fact that in a straight line stop ABS increases stopping distance so had the truck had ABS the damage would have been worse. As alway's it is not about right or wrong but who produces the best argument and who stands to gain.
  15. saddlebum
    Now how are you supposed to remmeber all that Glad it wasn't on the MC test, with my bad memory I would have failed and become a cager for life
  16. saddlebum
    , Uh I believe I was at Casablanca before you last year. But then I didn't have to come all the way from Onatrio Any one coming from Toronto direction or anywhere east of Burlington Wants to meet at my place, which just off the QEW, as in previous years, I plan to leave about 8:15 which will land us at Casablanca about or just before 9:00 am. My Motorcycle will be sitting at the end of the driveway until I leave so you can't miss it. Directions from QEW W BOUND. (Google calls it 403 W) to my place (2309 Fassel Ave. Burlington Ont) http://maps.google.ca/maps?saddr=ON-403+W&daddr=2309+Fassel+Ave,+Burlington,+ON+L7R+3P4&hl=en&sll=43.354697,-79.801072&sspn=0.004127,0.006856&geocode=FeqPlQIdIls--w%3BFbhilQIdBEQ--ynJz6As3WEriDFGYm_1fAbYFA&mra=ls&t=m&z=15
  17. saddlebum
    Sorry to have to hear the bad news. My condolences to Brad, Rhonda and the rest of the family.
  18. saddlebum
    Check the gaurdian bell. Make sure there is no road build up inside the bell from all those dirt roads you love to ride on. The buildup, may be preventing the bell from ringing clearly and reduce its effetiveness.
  19. saddlebum
    I used to slide forward on my stock saddle for my 89. I added some padding to the front,tappering it back and slightly built up the pommel area of the saddle and now I sit secure and comfortable.
  20. saddlebum
    Resistance is not all you need to worry about. Currant draw is also a facter which then brings the third factor which is heat. The amount of currant drawn through a given resistance creates heat. Increase either one and the heat generated also wil increase. There are all sorts of ready made voltage supplies and convertors out there you should be able to find the one you need woth out having to mess with the above.
  21. saddlebum
    It sounds like your not even sure if it is even the tire that is leaking. before going to a lot of work and expense I would suggest that you first spray down the tire with soapy water and look for bubbles. Also take off the valve cap and spray the valve stem including the rubber seal were the stem comes through the rim. You could have a bad valve core or stem seal. Put a new core in anyway.
  22. saddlebum
    http://www.wimp.com/trafficlights/
  23. saddlebum
    Hey Bill, Nice grab. P/S I think I see a left side chrome air intake for the left fairing. I have been looking for one for awhile now. If it is in good shpe and if you are willing to part with it I would be interested in it.
  24. saddlebum
    Prayers and condolenses sent for all concerned. May she rest in eternal peace.
  25. saddlebum
    She sounds like my wife. She bought a helmit about two years before getting on. then a leather jacket about six months before getting on. Then one day she wanted to go to a local restaurant for breakfast and on the bike, a short ride but longer day trips came shortly after, She still does not like the open highway so all trips have to be planned W/O highways.
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