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You make a good point about that particular remark ... it was intemperate, a bit OTOH, I had been provoked quite a bit by then, and I have yet to see you ask similar questions of the OP with regard to his whole history in this thread. I will own my own, single, mild remark .... I don't see anyone else doing the same.
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Don't get me wrong ... If I could afford those, I would buy them in a heartbeat
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Clearly you missed the recent memo about "civility", so I am going to say this, just the once, for you benefit. You started this thread with a perfectly reasonable request for a low windshield. All perfectly proper and if I had one then, by now, it would be yours. The first response by "slickster" was a helpful suggestion, one which would help not just you but anyone else reading the thread and looking for something similar. That you chose to turn down the suggestion was absolutely no problem at all. That's the beauty of advice, you are free to take it or not. Not forgetting, of course, that we don't know your personal circumstances and therefore do not feel in the least slighted if you ignore our words of wisdom What you followed it up with was a jarring comment about who should, and should not, post to this thread. I'm sorry, but when I read that it was just wrong. Not only are you not in a position to make threads exclusive, it felt like a slap in the face to a guy who had given his time to try to help you. That may pass for acceptable where you live, but in my world it is rude. I responded as mildly as I could, given my desire to add some helpful detail to others, and also wanting to offer support to slickster. You, on the other hand, have chosen to respond to my every comment with snippy one liners. The last of which is a doozy, given that you didn't actually specify that you needed a wider screen, a minor fact which changes the playing field somewhat. Well I am sorry, but you don't get to be snippy to others and not have folk wishing to add support. It was open to you to simply say "Thank you", or even nothing at all. No one would have minded either approach. I may be new here, but new to internet Forums I am definitely not. This is a friendly place at first sight, and your behaviour in this thread is a bit jarring by comparasion. It's so not necessary, it helps nobody. Freebird's request that we try to be polite was well judged. Politeness is the Courtesy of Kings and what is more, it doesn't cost anything. I hope I have read you completely wrong here, and misunderstood your posting, or just happened along when you are having a bad day. Whatever .... May your tank never run dry, and the road open up invitingly underneath your eager throttle. peace.
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Let us know how you get on with it, and good luck I, for one, always enjoy product reviews.
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Our kids, and my wife, are on an extended school day for the rest of the semester, making up 7 of the 11 snow days we needed this year!
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You may want to consider a couple of things .... Is it wise to buy a combined unit in this way? It may be that the perfect helmet for you hasbeen matched with the ideal bluetooth setup. In which case, you will be benefiting for a discounted price for the pair. That would be unusual, and if it is then you are making a compromise ... Either the helmet is not ideal, or the bluetooth doesn't quite do as you would please. Consider each element as separate items, and only buy it if both are what you want, or at least the compromise is one you can live with. It's tempting to get a bluetooth helmet, and will work out very well for some, but you double your chances of disappointment if it doesn't function the way you need it to.
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Thanks Rick.
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So what do you think, did I get my money's worth out of these pads?
twigg replied to LilBeaver's topic in Watering Hole
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There are several solvents that will dissolve ABS plastic ... Acetone is one of them. Any will do. Plastex works by dissolving the ABS powder in the kit into a paste, which then dissolve and bonds to the adjacent material. Acetone was recommended to me as a suitable solvent ... I plan to try it in the next few weeks. The liquid cement used by plumbers for plastic pipes may well do the trick too. I have no beef with Plastex, it's just expensive.
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Russell appear to be the only ones who truly customise a seat. They aren't even the most expensive, although even they aren't cheap. If you are able to do a "Ride In", they can even make adjustments on the spot. You could call them and talk through the possibilities for your bike before committing to anything.
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Here: http://www.carbtune.com/ You might want to consider a ColorTune while you are at it.
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Nope. I had a high one, and cut it down in about an hour. No fees, no taxes, no shipping and no waiting.
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The chemicals concerned are ground up abs plastic, and acetone. Try using the shavings you get from cutting a hard plastic drain fitting with a hacksaw, and mixing the result with a few drops of nail varnish remover. Use the goop you create to stick two parts of the, now useless, fitting together and test the results.
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Communication systems
twigg replied to viragofan's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
Yeah ... all very true. But no one else had mentioned the "other options" ... So I thought I would. Gives a wider choice is all. -
If it bond rubber like that then basically it's super-glue. Plastex can be replaced with acetone and abs shavings ... Go figure the cost. If the crack in a fairing is clean, hold it together with aluminum tape and inject acetone into the crack. Done. Nail varnish remover is acetone.
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If you have a thermal flasher, then they might not flash. The answer is a $10 electronic flasher from any auto-parts store. You won't, by the way, save a great deal as they are intermittent. You will save a lot by replacing the tail light and instrument panel bulbs. Believe it or not those lil' suckers draw 3.4W each!!
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Communication systems
twigg replied to viragofan's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
I think that varies ...... You are right, in the past CB was just about the only way, short of expensive Autocoms, etc. The better modern Bluetooth units will pair readily with other Bluetooth headsets giving an open road range of up to about 900 meters. The other option is FRS Radio (Two-way radio). These will work up to several miles, and can be wired into intercom systems. The Motocomm ST-1 comes with all the cabling, and costs about $180. In fact, you can buy mine if you want, I'm getting the Sena. -
Communication systems
twigg replied to viragofan's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
Currently .... This seems to be getting the best reviews of them all: http://www.senabluetooth.com/products/smh10.php?tab_menu=overview The Advrider guys swear by them, and they are offering a good discount to Avrider members. -
He's looking at a towed weight of around 2300 pounds maybe .... Most big SUVs and Trucks will handle that without a problem in terms just of stopping power, but there is something else. A heavy trailer that is braked is much more stable under heavy braking, as it is not trying to push the back end of the towing vehicle sideways .... and they do push sideways It's good advice to go braked on the trailer .... If you can't, take it easy, brake early.
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Did the lack of anti-dive make a noticeable difference? I'm pretty sure the Progressive Springs did I have just done my fork seals and happily discovered that the bike already has Progressives fitted. In the interests of economy I will leave the valves in place for now, and disconnect the wiring. Was planning on 15 weight oil too.
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Very nice Meanwhile, back on Earth, I have bought motorcycles for less than that Make sure that, whatever set you get, has at least one set of "long reach" jaws. You will find them very useful when you want to fit master cylinder re-build kits!
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Here is the problem with the response you got to this thread. The OP is not the only person reading. So while he might only be interested in buying a short screen, the thread will forever appear when someone searches "windscreen", and they would probably find you helpful post ... er ... helpful. Cutting a windscreen seems drastic, but it is actually very easy and professional results can be obtained with little effort and a modicum of care. It really doesn't do for others to tell us what to post, and where to post it. The OP is free to observe my first rule of internet posting: Take what you need, help where you can, and leave the rest.
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You all can please yourselves. But if you prefer the dial type, you lose a lot of credibility. Sorry, that's just how it is. It never ceases to amaze me how a few folk on a single website can spoil the reputation of a perfectly decent tool, while pretty much everyone else sings it's praises.
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You are correct about the springs ... I was wrong. However, if you find that it is out of sync, I would still suggest returning it and having the factory reset the rods. It's not going to be an easy job, and why risk ruining it? Yes, it is more than precision enough for our purposes, as the very many independent reviews and happy owners testify. There are many similar units, and none of them get such high praise from anyone.
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I have no idea what you are talking about here. The Morgan CarbTune does not have springs. It has encapsultaed stainless steel rods that float in machined guides. The two or four tube are matched at the factory, and cannot go out of calibration unless they are abused. You must be thinking of something else. It very much is an accurate precision instrument.