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  1. saddlebum
    I realize that alot of the mods require some serious searching, but I am inclined to disagree. I have found that there are a lot of mods done and a lot of the related info shared. Keep in mind however that the gold wing Market seems to have a bigger source of accessories, were a lot of the mods on this site are of the shade tree version or experimental, performed by talented people with limited choices and resources.
  2. saddlebum
    Sorry to hear about this pain issue of yours. I hope it gets resolved and ASAP
  3. saddlebum
    Huh yeh I was thinkingggg................Distinguished
  4. saddlebum
    Dont worry Carl as soon as she sees your face.... ......she will remember you
  5. saddlebum
    So what you are saying is ..............you are just there for the wine . . . . Just as well because since Tom will get there before you (being on the front seat and all) the icecream will be gone. :banana: :banana: :banana:
  6. saddlebum
    I am going to have to do something because now it does not match my other three mugs:confused24:
  7. saddlebum
    I read the instructions it say's nothing about the disc glued on top.
  8. saddlebum
    Hey thats my kind of horn. Can you send me a set for my wifes car before I go deaf
  9. saddlebum
    You must be related to my buddy down the road from me he uses that stuff for everything from repairing broken bungy cords to holding his underware up The other day when some shingle blew off his roof he headed up the ladder with the broken shingles and a tube of super glue:rotfl:
  10. saddlebum
    The safty chrome glued to the top of the lid of my venture mug came off . Will this render it unsafe for further use of my mug Is it coverd under warranty If it is do I have to produce my reciept Will an affidaved from a notary of the public be required to varify that it was not abused:think: Would I have to send it in for inspection:think: Should I fill it with hot coffee or cold beer while I wait for an answer :witch_brew: :witch_brew: :witch_brew: :witch_brew: :witch_brew: :witch_brew: :witch_brew:
  11. saddlebum
    There are a lot of pro's and con's brought up here so I thought I would throw my 2 cents worth in As Freebird pointed out heavier guage wire will not produce more amps. It will however allow for a large amp draw determined by the demand of the device on the circut. If the amp draw is higher than the wire can handle it will over heat. Guage is not the only determining factor in how many amps a wire can handle. Length of wire must also be considered. In other words just because the 3 inch leads of a device are only 14 gauge this does not mean that 10 feet of 14 guage wire is sufficiant to carry the same amp load. For every so many feet of wire the guage of the wire should be increased in order to be able to carry amp load demanded of it. Ever try running your 15 amp skill saw which ran fine on a 10 ft 18 guage extension cord, on a 100 ft 18 gauge extension cord and found you had to switch to 100 ft 12 gauge extension cord. In other words the longer the cable is the heavier gauge you should be using. This is why as Freebird pointed out many supply lines are much larger than the short line connecting a machine to the supply line. With regards to connectors melting the primary reason is high resistance in the connector. This can be caused by (A) Dirty or corroded terminals often the result of using connectors that are not sealed against moisture and weather which is often the case with many motorcycle connectors and which is why I always use weather pack connectors. Corroded terminals create resistance, which creates heat, which melts connectors. (B) loose fitting connectors. This can result in arcing. Arcing causes a residue which creates high resistance. High resistance? Here we go again creating heat and melting connectors. International trucks in 70's and 80's were notorius for this problem which caused many dash fires. © The size and type of terminals used. If the terminal is not designed to carry the amp load demanded of it, it will over heat, as it over heats it starts to build resistance. Oops there is that resistance guy again and guess what? you got it, more over heating and once again a melted connector. Much has been argued about which piece of equipment is hardest on wiring. Well I have worked on pretty much every type of on road and off road equipment, over the past 40 years and I would have to say that transport trucks are the worst. they run in a variaty of conditions and Much of the wiring runs along open frame rails, were it is exposed mud slush snow and salt. Even good quality weather pack connectors eventually meet their end. But on the same note I have see were salt has gotten into sealed harness and right through the wire insulation eaten through to soild wire and turned it green. FIBRE OPTICS HERE WE COME.
  12. saddlebum
    I have the TOM TOM RIDER 2 which I have run on my motorcycle for 4 years now,and I really like it. It is designed for motorcycles comes with a scala blue tooth headset and ties in with your cell phone. It also comes with a RAMM mount and an assortment of hanndlebar mount adaptors. I currantly own two TOM TOM's for the car as well. I have run the Garmin's (not the zumo's) and have come to prefer the TOM TOMs. With regards to the maps you will find that both garmins and Tom Tom.s sold in Canada come with Canadian and US maps. Gps's sold in the US often give you a choice which is often Canada and us or US and South America.
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    I know all too well what it is like to loose someone you feel you could have spent more time with and I truly feel sorry for your loss. Your words are true and carry a lot of weight, hopefully they will enlighten those who are still fortunate enough to have their parents and impress upon them to spend as much time as they can with their Parents. As you said in many cases parents are not perfect and they never will be. But most always try to do the best they can the best way they know how.
  14. saddlebum
    I have a couple of ramm mounts and I firmly believe they are the only way to go. If you go to the ramm site you can create any configuration you need by purchasing individual components
  15. saddlebum
    Hey I had a productive day yesterday too. . . . . I actually got out of work before the bar closed
  16. saddlebum
    to me a thirty day notice sounds about normal. most things that are due usually operate that way. or maybe 2 week notice with a thirty day grace period. orrrrr free membership for anyone with a birthday in JUNE.
  17. saddlebum
    This is so very sad to hear I am extremely sorry for you and your sisters loss, and for Chris to feel this was his only answer for whatever his pain was. Prayers be with all concerned.
  18. saddlebum
    The above was a total give away I can't believe no one caught on. . . . ./ . . . .ITS A BRACKET TO HOLD A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE SIGN BY DAY OR FLASHING AMBER LIGHT BY NIGHT, CARRIED BY 1st GENS TO USE WHEN TOWING A 2nd GEN UP HILL or IN FOR REPAIRS :banana::banana:
  19. saddlebum
    And that would change his opinion, just how exactly?
  20. saddlebum
    Hey Snag are those charging rates with the new regulator and an updated alternator or with the new regulator and the OEM alternator
  21. saddlebum
    As long as it misses your thumb what you worried about......:rotfl:
  22. saddlebum
    A maid to clean up after me
  23. saddlebum
    And proud of him you should be.
  24. saddlebum
    pic's:photographing:
  25. saddlebum
    I feel like others on this site, that it appears Mom may be makeing a bigger issue of it due to her own embarrasement and insecurity, although I can see some truth in it all. My biggest fear here for this little girl is. Would she be learning to cope with and rise above her differences or would she learn that every issue in her life can be corrected with a quick fix like plastic surgery or something similiar. Will she become one of those who feel every little cosmetic thing she is not happy with, needs surgary? What happens to her if her problems cannot be quick fixed, will she be able to meet the challanges of life head on despite small hurdles?
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