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  1. 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
  2. RedRider
    Airhawk seat cushion. It will cure what ails ya. RR
  3. 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
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    Good call Freezy. I didn't think of doing that. RR
  5. RedRider
    Take a look at the premium lift from Sears also. It is about $150 but the reviews are excellent. Just a thought. RR
  6. 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.
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    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
  8. 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
  9. RedRider
    Very nice.
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    Very nice. Well done. RR
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. RedRider
    And you luuk fabulous!!
  14. 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
  15. 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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    Buddy, Thanks. I will get this changed next week and will let you know how it works. RR
  17. RedRider
    Drebbin, Where did you connect the voltmeter? I put one in over the weekend connecting the positive line to the power going to the passing lights and the negative going to a ground point on the stereo chassis inside the fairing. I am not able to get more than 2 red/1 yellow out of it (sitting on a CarbonOne frame lift adapter - very nice btw), even with the engine running. Put a battery tender on it and made sure the battery was at full, and still only got 2 red/ 1 yellow. And ideas? Jeff
  18. RedRider
    Thanks Boomer. The additional height won't bother me at all (6'4"). I also ride 2 up occaasionally and find myself fighting to be steady coming into a stop. I always just chalked it up to not being a great driver. Now I have a great excuse (until I install the links). Any pointers/excuses I can use for my golf game? Jeff
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    Thanks Rick. Also, thanks for providing Diamond R with the design of the leveling link. I don't have the equipment to make my own out of stainless. I am really looking forward to trying this out. I took the MSF advanced rider course last summer and had immense trouble with the low speed turns. Part of it was my clutch going out (at 35000 mi. - GRRR - and just out of warranty), but most of it was the balance of the bike combines with my lack of skill. At least the leveling links should take care of the bike balance. As for the skill .... Thanks, Jeff
  20. RedRider
    Looking at installing the Diamond R leveling links. In the instructions and discussions in here about installation, it is emphasised to lube bearings and splines while down in the bowels of the bike. What bearings, what splines? I was reading the Clymers last night and it appears the only bearings that would be exposed is on the lower shock mount link (3 holes with what appear to be journal bearings). The only splines i could identity are on the drive shaft. This would require removing the 4 nuts/bolts to the rear drive unit, would it not? Am I seeing this correctly? How hairy is this to do? Please help. Jeff
  21. RedRider
    Now, how do I put a garage door opener on my garage door?
  22. RedRider
    Frog Toggs are pretty good. However, my wife gave me a HD rain suit that collapses into a small bag. The bag is about this size of a flat volleyball. Packs very nicely. More importantly, the rain suit is comfortable, fits well - even over cold weather gear, keeps out the rain wonderfully, but is cool enought to ride in when it is hot out. The legs open up enough to fit over my boots (I wear size 15). I am very pleased with the suit. I expect it costs a hundred dollars (that's what HD stands for, isn't it?). I like it much better than the Frog Toggs. The crotch of the FTs hang down too far. I split them once when swinging my leg over the bike. Other than that, they are OK. Priced nicely and packs well. Fit both top and pants in a shoe bag. My wife still uses the FTs and is OK with them. They are extremely nice in the summer as they breath well. Hope this helps. Jeff
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    My reserve usually kicks in about 4.5 gal. I will be testing total tank range in the spring preparing for an IB run in June. Will pack a gallon gas can and run the tank dry to see what I really can get out of a tank. Will let you know what I find out. Jeff
  24. RedRider
    That can be cured with flowers, chocolate, and expensive stuff from the jeweler.
  25. RedRider
    Greg, Longhorns are a great way to go. They allow you to adjust them for closer/farther away, not just up and down. If you are tall, or short, it is really nice. They are worth the extra money. Jeff
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