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    Greg, Welcome to the family. FYI, you will notice two phillips head screws on the bottom of the gas cap. They have a tendency to get loose. Check them periodically (once a year). RR
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    Sans the expresso maker. RR
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    Well, I signed up for the RAT Insanity Gold. Should be a lot of fun. Now I just need to figure out how to tell the bride. RR
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    You might be able to go to an Auto Electric shop or a motor rewinder and get it rewound. Just a thought. RR
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    I don't usually get the chrome bolts and things because they don't stay clean enough to shine anyway. Would rather ride than wash. Replacement bolts will be stainless. Hey, we need to talk about the Bubs vs. OEM pipes. RR
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    polish

    RedRider replied to Eldermo's topic in Watering Hole

    Keep an eye out for the 'Original Polish'. Better than the new Honda polish. But glad you found something that meets your expectations. RR
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    Herb, You're killing me here. I just rode around Texas for a week and had a great time. Combining with the LD riding would be excellent. I am running a 48 hour/2000 mile rally in a few weeks. Will have to see if that will qualify me for the RAT Gold. Don't know if I can get off of work for this. We shall see. And I was content just doing some easy riding this summer. Bhaaa!! RR
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    Aspen, Just an FYI - you can generally find these bolts at your local hardware store (Ace, True Value, Hardware Hanks, etc.) They often even have the chrome ones. RR
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    Great place to stay is the Iron Horse Lodge (www.ironhorsenc.com). Really nice cabins or camping area if you want. They cater to the motorcycle crowd. Stayed there 3 or 4 times and have never been disappointed. RR
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    www.throttlemeister.com. Top quality product built in Milwaukee, WI (not by Hardly Davidson). My Dad has one on his BMW and it is a piece of artwork and works perfectly. Depending on type, it will cost $115 or $125. It replaces your end weight on the throttle. RR
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    Keep in mind this procedure is done with the lift adapter with auxilliary legs only. RR
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    The bleeder fitting for the clutch is along the side of the engine, left side (clutch lever side). It is covered by a square black cap. RR
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    polish

    RedRider replied to Eldermo's topic in Watering Hole

    Personally, I prefer kielbasa instead, whether on the road or not. RR FWIW: The old 'Honda Polish' has been rebranded under the name 'Original Polish'. The graphics on the can look the same. Honda stopped marketing the 'Honda Polish' (I believe) due to California EPA BS. The product now labeled as 'Original Polish' is the best for cleaning bodywork while on the road. Plexus is best for windshields, mirrors, and faceshields. Pledge is great at keeping the bodywork clean and making cleanup easier.
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    As little as you can pay. I would start at $75. That amount got me a Suzuki GS750 project bike. Post pics once you get it. Sounds like a fun project. RR
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    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D02-FZlQ1Oc]YouTube- Touch-Black Star[/ame] RR
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    Yeah, it's not too hard to do the drive shaft with it still installed in the pumpkin. I've had it out of the U-joint several times but have never removed it from the pumpkin. Just be patient, use a flashlight to look up the shaft tube to see that the U-joint is centered, and slide it in. Easy as that (OK, it's not really that easy, you will need to take a few swings at it). RR
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    $12 at the dealer. Just busted one last month. RR
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    Before you take it apart, you can confirm this is your problem by checking the front of the yoke (pull back boot, rotate tire, etc.). If the yoke turns with the tire, I owe you a donut (or would I owe you a dollar??). RR
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    Yes, this is possible and a dollar to a donut, is the problem here. BTDT just last month. The drive shaft will fit next to the U-joint yoke and jamb the works when you try to put it into gear. Take it all apart and try to re-seat the drive shaft. Once you have it all back together, have the transmission in neutral, pull back the boot covering the front of the U-joint, turn the tire, and make sure the U-joint turns. Be patient and the shaft will go into the joint. If you don't know, there is a plastic plug on the side of the drive shaft housing that will allow you to use a piece of wire (coat hanger, car antenna, heavy gauge copper wire, etc.) to line up the yoke. Good luck. RR
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    It certainly sounds like a fuel difficulty. Did you reconnect the vent hose at the front of the tank when you reinstalled the tank? Is the vent hose pinched somewhere? If you have 2 keys, open the tank and see if it will start and run. If so, you have a vent problem. The only other thing I can think of is you loosened some junk in the tank while moving it around and it is now clogging the fuel filter. Might be a good time to change that out. Good luck and please let us know what you find. RR
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    Thank you for asking this. I have wondered this also. BTW, how do you get the shaft out of the pumpkin? Last time the pumpkin was off the bike (about a month ago) I tried to pull the shaft out and it would not come. Didn't really yank on it too hard, but still. RR
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    ABS mandatory?

    RedRider replied to a topic in Watering Hole

    I want ABS on my next bike. I always wear my helmet. I always wear a seat belt in my car. I never smoke indoors. I don't carry a concealed weapon. However, I hate that the government is (trying to) mandating these behavoirs to me. They are not my mother. Stick to the job they do well, which is,.....????? I'll get back to you on that. You can argue that ABS is preferable on a car/bike, it probably is. However, it is not the government's job to protect me from me. If the insurance institute wants ABS to be on all bikes, suggest to their PRIVATE COMPANY MEMBERS that they provide rate discounts for ABS and let the market make the decision. This is not the intent of the Constitution's Commerce Clause which is the only needle eye they can try to force this mandating camel thru. Rant off... RR
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    Or maybe one of these True Tread tires. Not sure it will meet the speed rating required though. RR
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    Perhaps he is thinking of the older style tyre with the straight grooves like the tyre on the left. RR
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    I understand the Windsor ballet is very nice. Oh, you are taking the wife?? Never mind... RR
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