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    Done that. Generally Sea Foam is better as a once or twice a year treatment to keep things clean. It's not so good for cleaning out grime from clogged passages. I was lazy when I had the carbs apart and now it's time to do the job properly. As an aside .... Do the needles require any shimming when you change from the standard air filter to a K&N?
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    When I got the thing I did some carb work. All the diaphragms were replaced as were two of the air cut-off valves. They were cleaned and balanced. What I did not do was remove the jet blocks and replace the necessary bits in there. That, and checking the float levels is all on the list of jobs to do.
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    Thanks. I have a 10 or 15W iron. I have used it for working on the motherboards of XBox among other things, so it will be fine Adding jumpers to the Computer Monitor on the VR was a breeze by comparison.
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    Gary that was solid info that helps ... Thank You. Did you sell all those after-market TCIs? I will refurbish the one I have in any event, and even though it does seem to run well most of the time, but I am seriously considering the upgrade. I would like to map the ignition towards fuel economy. The bike has plenty of power but in July I am running an LD Rally and I will need to cover up to 4500 miles in 100 hours. That's a lot of gas and reducing the bill would be helpful.
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    I agree, it might. That probably should be done anyway ... ick! I'll get a list of the needed diodes and warm up the soldering iron As well as doing all the other stuff
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    I chose NOT Mine had a system when I bought it, but it was old and the wiring was a mess so I removed it. The real risk is that it will fail leaving you stranded, just when you need that least. A high-end system, well installed should be reliable, but it's complex and failure of the system can shut down the bike. Balance that against the extra security it offers and make your choice. Personally, I would always prefer a decent security chain into a well-installed ground anchor.
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    Thanks for the quick reply. It's an '86, so I suspect not an early one. The coil can be diagnosed simply by swapping it to another cylinder and seeing if the problem moves. It's intermittent which is always a pain. I just wondered really what might cause the tach to stop ... it actually only did that a couple of times and was accompanied by a loss of power when it cut, and a surge when it jumped. So where precisely does the tach get the signal ..... and the tach does work from a cold start, even when #2 isn't warming the exhaust header.
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    For all those not wishing to spring for, or wait for Plastex .... The powder in Plastex is ground up ABS. The correct solvent is Methyl Ethyl Ketone ($10 per Quart - Lowes) ABS is available all over your house and shop. Many toys, old panels, plastic car bumpers ... You'll find some. You do not have to grind it fine ... a rasp or saw shavings are fine. Mix it as per Plastex ... That is, a few drops of the solvent to a pile of shavings to make a paste. Work quickly that stuff dries fast. Please don't use fiberglass anywhere near ABS. It won't hold and will lull you into a false sense of security because it appears to work but will fail just when you most need it not to fail
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    I appear to be having an issue with Number 2 Cylinder. Gas mileage is not what I think it should be ... low thirties rather than at least high thirties, and I have long suspected that one or more cylinders isn't pulling it's weight. On a recent ride home of about 90 miles, the rev counter started misbehaving. It would be steady at 4000 then drop to zero for short periods, jumping again to 4000 rpm. That is entirely consistent with #2 Cyl. cutting out and in. From a cold start, the exhaust to #2 remains cold. It will start running once it's revved a bit, but it's inconsistent. So there clearly is an issue with that cylinder. It could be any one or more of a number of things and I'm happy enough to pull it apart to find out what. I plan to replace all the plugs, wires, plug caps as a matter of routine. I can easily diagnose a failed coil but I was wondering if I should be looking deeper than that. As I understand it the only other parts in the system are the TCI and the Pick-Up Coils. Does the failing Tach indicate anything that might pinpoint the problem? At the moment I am seriously considering the TCI upgrade too. I may well simply start by replacing the diodes in the original, but I can't help thinking that a long term fix is going to be the upgraded unit Dingy was selling. Any thoughts?
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    I think they are M4 Stainless replacements shouldn't be too hard to get. Add a little anti-seize.
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    Jetskis. The quickest way to ruin a beautiful lake.
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    Going down that route would require a dyno to jet the carbs correctly, unless you really know what you are doing. I fitted them to my 1977 Yamaha Triple, because K&N don't make a filter for the '77. It is not without issues though. The airbox is not just a box to hold the filter, it is a tuned device that controls both the quantity of air and the speed it moves. In any event .... K&N does make a filter for our bikes, and it is normally a straight swap with not jetting issues. At worst, shimming the needles to allow a little more gas in the mid-range is probably all that would ever be needed. And that's an easy job
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    The Darksiders will love that Now ... where is that "stirpot" icon??
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    Decent modular homes are every bit as good as stick-built, and can be better. They are fully mortgagable, and insurable as homes.
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    You are correct, and I didn't mean to be dismissive of a 450 mile ride either The LD community swears by the DayLong, and they are cheaper than the Corbin. If possible, do a "Ride In" and they will tailor it for you on the spot. I like the Travelcade mainly because it is comfortable. 1000 mile comfortable (I know this, I tried it), but that only applies to me. I was lucky when I bought the wreck! The ride I linked above was 519 miles, door to door, and it was one of the toughest I have ever done. 75% of it was on Oklahoma secondary roads, in the rain with temps not getting above 42F ... all the while "on the clock" and trying to navigate to bonus locations. It was good to finish 500 miles on the highway, in warm weather ... that's a blast.
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    Oh I dunno .... A 2nd Gen doing 70mph will easily pass a 1st Gen doing 50mph!
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    Four Hundred and Fifty miles isn't a lot. Unless you have the wrong equipment, then it is torture Four thousand five hundred miles in four days is a lot, and that is what I am facing next July, but I have a seat that can take me that far without my butt getting sore. Hips, knees ... they are another story. I did five hundred miles last Saturday, in the most appalling conditions. That was a lot but mainly because I was cold and wet for most of it. You can read about it here: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/11/29/1040792/-Pops66-Mini-Rally?via=blog_741009 Anyway ... I have a Travelcade Road Sofa. It wouldn't have been my first choice, but it was on the bike when I bought it and I got lucky because it is supremely comfortable. Could use a new cover. Take a look at the Russel Day Long ... You won't regret it.
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    I'd love one. Just bolt on some HIDs and go rallying By the way Red ... I entered a Rally with the VR you advised me on ... and I won http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/09/27/1020374/-Red-Dirt-on-My-Tires-aka-I-Went-to-McAlester-and-Burst-a-Balloon!?via=blog_741009
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    The procedure for fitting the Sirius diaphragms is straightforward and easy. Just go carefully and they slide right in.
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    Of the modern Garmin range, only the Zumo are waterproof, and shock protected, but you pay a high price.
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    It looks like a ground up restoration. If it really looks like that in the flesh, then the price is probably less than half the restoration cost. If you want an XS11 then I doubt you will find a better one, and the price looks good for what is basically a "better than new" bike.
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    Riding all day on them is not a major issue. Few ever actually do it anyway I did a SaddleSore 1000 on my XS750 in March this year, and that was on a seat I built myself. Go get a Russell Day Long and ride all day.
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    I got mine from Amazon for about $130.
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    Thanks Gary, I can't remember the last time I used more than two fingers on a front brake. Quite honestly, in an emergency braking situation the LAST thing you need to be doing is grabbing a handful of front brake. I can't think of a quicker way to lock-up the front wheel, leading to lots of pain. Two finger squeezing is best, and if that doesn't stop you as quickly as you might like, then fix the brakes
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    Sounds like a terrific trip Just as an aside .... If you are planning any IBA rides, get clearance upfront to use the trike because generally they don't allow them.
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