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I emailed progressive requesting instructions for the 1st gen fork spring install and here is the latest version which they sent me two days ago. I only glanced over it but it does not seem to vary much from the the version Bob K. posted Instruction Sheet Part #3055 Rev. G.pdf

Soooo Phantom wife not only exists but has a name as well ! Happy Birthday Beverly and many more now that we know you are not just a figment of Phil's imagination !!

Wife: Why is it a man can hit a deer between the eyes at 200 yards but miss a 2 foot dia bowl from only two feet away? Husband: Cause my rifle has a scope and my pistol don't!

speed rating of tire is usually designated by a letter on the tire side wall see chart below 75 mph 120 km/h M 81 mph 130 km/h N 87 mph 140km/h P 93 mph 150 km/h Q 99 mph 160 km/h R 106 mph 170 km/h S 112 mph 180 km/h T 118 mph 190 km/h U 124 mph 200 km/h H 130 mph 210 km/h V 149 mph 240 km/h

You could always replace them with 530/12. the bolt pattern would be the same and you can choose between 4 ply approx 850 lbs at 55 psi or 6 ply approx 1050 lbs at 80 psi.. You can often find sales on rim and tire assembly's for about the cost of a tire.

I do not think forgiveness is required it clearly states trailer weighing more than 750 lbs it does not say a loaded trailer or GVW. So I would take that as curb weight of trailer only and would argue that if I were to get stopped or charged.

You could always hook a CB to it and use it for a CB base station and stay in touch with venture riders via CB that are on the move.

Check out the local car parts dealers these fittings are often used on cars for vacuum lines etc.. Also check and see if there is a hose and fitting supplier like Parker Hannifin in your area.

There should be 2 air vent tubes and 1 fuel supply line . The 2 black tee's (one on each side between the diaphragm covers is were the vent tubes go. The brass looking pipe on the right side of the picture is were the fuel line goes. If your not sure which hose is which just either blow through them, the two you can blow through are the vent/air tubes the one you can't ( tastes worse than the other two ) is the fuel line. Alternatively just follow the hoses and see which one goes to the fuel pump.

I agree I would rather replace my more often then wear down my rotors.

Agreed do not cut back on the oil. As a matter of fact cut back far enough you will hamper the dampening effect and you will end up with a bouncy front end. You can always shorten the spacer tube if it rides too hard.

Elementary, it was the only spot on the bike that was without a sticker.

@Pasta BurnerThe other is for the sending unit at the top of the tank

Took it off the work table, and went for my 1st ride of the season. A little later than I normally would begin riding but the more I worked on it the more little things I found that either needed to be or may as well address. including top set polishing removed parts on the buffing wheels I mounted on my wood turning lathe, while they were off the bike.This of course led to having to remove and buff parts that I initially intended not to bother with but once you start bring some aluminum pieces up to a chrome like finish, the ones you were just going to let go look even worse. So off they come and to the make shift polishing station they go. Swapped out rusty chrome crash bars with a good looking set I salvaged from an 87 I stripped down for parts and all this being fitted in with refurbishing a hard top camper that belonged to my son. Thanks to my big mouth I stuck my foot right into a cowpuc ( pun intended @cowpucLOL ). and got myself elected to do the work. But that is another story.

Not normally but some gear oils do and if someone used gear oil instead of actual fork oil. Gear oil can have a very strong almost a sulfur type smell.

Just what are you trying to say.

Looks like the boot that goes around the ignition switch and sits in the plastic cover.

Its hard to tell from the picture but it looks like maybe the dust boot from the top of the lower tube. Or the seal you forgot to put on when you serviced the air cleaner on your lawnmower.

You can also use the plastifix with the fiberglass cloth. when replacing missing tabs I use multiple layers of fiberglass drywall tape and plastifix.

I have to admit ...very wisely said.

Sorry to be the devils advocate but when I checked the price of that adapter and since I have no issue with the stock filter setup, I figure I can buy a lot of filters for that money. Biggest reason those bolts are hard to take out is the tendency people have for over tightening them.

And yet they leave disappointed. finding out that picture you posted of yourself was century's old

Aww you just look at the pictues anyway.

Actually it makes sense that Pennzoil and Quaker state share the same issues , since Pennzoil and Quaker are basically the same oil produced by the Pennzoil-Quaker State Company. It would be specially bad for the 318 because they were notorious for for the drain holes at the back of the heads plugging up and an oil like Pennzoil or Quaker State would worsen that issue.

I am inclined to agree. if it was from a more established member I would but 1st post, posted by a 1st time trial member I would be VERY WARY.