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  1. RedRider
    Us 2nd Gen riders need that high speed course just to leard to control the powerful capabilities of our machines. Do they have any courses that go downhill? RR
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    I am working on a bike for my son to learn on (Kawa Vulcan 750). He will NOT even get on the bike without taking the riding course. Now, part of that is because until I get the Kawa put together, my RSV is the only bike available for him to learn on. NOT going to happen. I will let him learn on the 125cc bike provided by the course, then graduate to the Kawa, then maybe, just maybe, he can ride my baby - once. I learned a lot when I took the course as a new rider. The ERC was enlightening also. I will take that again in a couple of years - hopefully with my son. Mandated, no. You just can't legislate against stupid (not taking it as a new rider). RR
  3. RedRider
    You can change the bulb without splitting the fairing by going into the rear of the fairing from the left (clutch lever) side. It is significantly easier to do if you have a lift since it makes the path easier for your hand. If you have a son/daughter with a little bit of grip strength, they can help. It is kind of a tight fit for your hand. It is a quarter turn CCW to remove. Good luck. RR
  4. RedRider
    You can get gaiters from several sources. I just saw some from Kyramun (sp?) that were on sale for about $30. They go over the boots and up to the knee. Haven't used them before, but they look like they would work well. RR
  5. RedRider
    Rather than rotate tires, I just run in reverse for the second half of the riding season. RR
  6. RedRider
    Dawg, You may be abnormal, but I couldn't have gotten in there without removing the reed valves. RR
  7. RedRider
    I was looking for a way to better understand my wife at 80mph. Nothing helped. Buddy, have her talk slower! RR
  8. RedRider
    David, You will want some grease handy to grease the bearings in the suspension link (it will be obvious what this is). Also, a 2x4 with your wife to lift the rear wheel and make it easier to align the bolts for reinstallation. Takes about 20 minutes and is an easy job. Good call in getting the CarbonOne lift adapter. RR
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    I agree on this being a great class. Took it twice on consecutive days - once by myself and once with my bride on the back. That was a challenge. Laid the bike down once doing the bike with rider. Only on my way home did I realize my clutch was burned up. Will probably take it again next summer. Should be interesting to see how different it will be with a good clutch and levelling links. RR
  10. RedRider
    Mine just came in - haven't installed yet. Also got a new rear rotor. Will advise.
  11. RedRider
    You guys are going to get me divorced with all the great ideas and products to improve my riding experience. Oh well, that would certainly leave me more riding time and room in the saddle bags. RR
  12. RedRider
    Airhawk seat cushion. It will cure what ails ya. RR
  13. RedRider
    That is the Sears premium jack and is a great piece of machinery. If you can swing it, I highly recommend the CarbonOne lift adapter. However, either way, that is a great lift with either wood or puck blocks. Jeff
  14. RedRider
    Good call Freezy. I didn't think of doing that. RR
  15. RedRider
    Take a look at the premium lift from Sears also. It is about $150 but the reviews are excellent. Just a thought. RR
  16. RedRider
    There is an earlier post that proclaims the Airhawk seat cushion as a good solution. I wholeheartedly agree!!! www.shapefitting.com These cushions are made by Roho - a medical devices company. Their principle product are medical pads - for wheelchairs, beds, etc. that keep people from getting bedsores. You inflate them (just blow it up) and sit on it. While sitting, release a little air until you sink into the cushion down to about 1/2 inch from bottoming. It will take a little experimentation to get the exact setup. However, once you have it set up, you will no longer have any difficulty with sore buns. I bought one 2 year ago before riding to Las Vegas and back. I travelled 4200 miles in 6 days. To be honest, the last couple of hundred miles I was ready to get off the bike. But I think sitting on a cloud for that long would get uncomfortable. However, I rode the next day and felt great. They are a little expensive (about $200), but they can go between bikes. Also, very high quality. Have a 2 year warranty. I have put many miles on mine without any trouble. In case you haven't noticed, I like this product - it works as advertised. Good luck with whatever you find.
  17. RedRider
    1) Get the lift adapter from CarbonOne - I recommend the one with the legs. Excellent piece of work and makes a very stable platform for working on the bike. 2) Place the side stand on a 2x4 so the bike stands up a little straighter before you begin lifting. 3) Get someone to help you when installing the leveling links. It makes it easier if you can have someone lift the rear tire to line up the bolt holes. Just place a 2x4 under the wheel and have someone lift on the end of the board. Works great. 4) Grease all the needle bearings while you have it apart. 5) Enjoy the leveling links. It makes a noticable difference. RR
  18. RedRider
    What did you hear back from the brake dude? I am in need to replace my rear brake disk, and am interested in hearing how your search and repair went. RR
  19. RedRider
    Very nice.
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    Very nice. Well done. RR
  21. RedRider
    Yes, they are just silver. Stainless without coating. At least that is what I hope they are (putting mine on this weekend). Shouldn't need to grease the links, but you should grease the pivot bracket (has 3 bolt passages/bearings). RR
  22. RedRider
    Just placed my order. Looking forward to receiving. Been doing wokr on my bike over the winter and have had to remove the light bar too many times. Maybe if I planned better, I could have gotten all done at once, but that would be too logical. RR
  23. RedRider
    And you luuk fabulous!!
  24. RedRider
    If I get any lawn equipment with cords, my wife has a tendency to cut through them. I had a choice of either repairing the cords, or doing the yard work myself. However, I came up with another choice that prevented the redistribution of manual labor in the yard - GAS POWERED leaf blower (Craftsman), hedge trimmer, mower, chain saw, etc. only. Of this arsonal, I recommend only using the leaf blower to dry the bike. RR
  25. RedRider
    OK, before I took off today, I checked the voltage at the cig lighter. It was 11.7 volts. At the battery, it was 12.34 volts. This is after sitting on the battery tender over night but without the motor running. Does this sound about right? RR
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