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  1. RedRider
    I was buttoning up the fairing after several weekends of maintenance and mods and noticed something on the bottom of my passing lamp bracket. There are 2 little squares welded onto the bar that appear to have tapped holes in the bottom of them. This might be a nice place to add an aux light mounting bracket. If no one knows what I am talking about, I will post a picture. Thoughts? RR
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    No. You have to get a separate update for each registered GPS - and you can't get an update unless you register. For more info, go to: www.zumoforums.com RR
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    Time for a BN Maintenance Day. RR
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    Just got my Russell Day Long saddle delivered. Hoping to provide a review soon - but I need to put the bike back together first. RR
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    These are pretty standard items. You could likely find one at the local HD shop if no one has one here. RR
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    Glad everything worked out OK. You may want to check your steering head bearings for looseness. Also, check your rear tire. If everything is properly adjusted, that speed should still be smooth as glass. RR
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    I wear Firstgear Kilimanjaro Textile jacket with armor, Venture pants with upgraded armor (either Air when warm or Solid when cooler), boots, gloves, and full face helmet - all the time. ATGATT. Dress for the crash, not the ride. RR
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    Dave, It is from TourTank (www.tourtank.com). It has the internal baffle, vent (with optional turnover flow restrictor), and grounding tab required for IBA criterion. That is really why I got this - along with increasing to almost maximum allowed fuel). My 3 gal unit has the baffle, but does not have the vent (it looks like it has the vented cap) or the grounding tab. The 5 gallon unit is not listed in the motorcycle tank section, but it is in their auto/custom section. They just build it up as a motorcycle tank with the required features. It doesn't cost anymore than the standard motorcycle tanks. About $250 or so (don't recall the shipping). It also comes with the mounting straps. RR
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    Got my notification that my 5 gal aux gas tank is on its way. WoooHooo. Should provide 350+miles between stops (IB rules state you must stop every 350 miles for certified rides - however, not rallies). The Russell Day Long saddle is also in the big brown truck. Should be a good weekend (if I can get the bike back together). Once the tank gets here, I will see how it fits on the current 3 gal tank mounting board. If it doesn't fit, I will post the 3 gal aux tank with the mounting board for sale and make a new one for the 5 gal unit. If the 5 gal tank does fit on the mounting board, I will post the 3 gal for sale with a mounting board pattern only. If you are looking for 100+ mile extended range, keep on open eye for a post on Saturday. RR
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    Another thing to add to the maintenance list. RR
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    Big box - UPS. About $16 (from a business to a business). Would likely be $25ish from and to a residence. RR
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    I have a nice 2XLT FirstGear Killimonjaro jacket that is 3 years old. You will need to be a big guy for this to fit. I am 6'4", 270 and it is a little wide of shoulder and long of sleeve. Excellent jacket (I purchased another on a little smaller) that is very warm with the liner, good circulation with the vents open, and completely waterproof. The jacket is red/black. I currently have it for sale on advriders.com for $125 shipped. Would let it go for $100 plus actual shipping (not much of a bargin, but there would be some savings I think). Depending where you are in IL, I could possibly deliver (travel to St. Charles, IL area frequently). Let me know if you are interested. RR
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    Karen, We definately need to get together so you can impress upon my wife how it is great when I go out and ride so she can clean the house without interuption. Seriously though, I look forward to meeting you this summer. Thank you for letting Bob come help yesterday. You are very understanding - I see why Bob loves you so much. RR
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    Got the valve shims all taken care of with help from Scooter Bob. None were more than 0.06mm tight, but they are now all on the loose side of the valve clearance tolerance. I had to drill and chisel off one of the allen bolts holding one of the chrome covers since it would not release. Once I get the stud removed and the hole retapped, I will be able to put it all back together again (I hope). As of now, I have pieces and parts all over the garage workshop. It is a real mess. Not really good pictures, but this is my steed in all her naked glory. Thanks again Bob for the help today. Took hours off the time required to get this taken care of. RR
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    IMPROMPTO MD @ the RedRider Casa!!!! Jeff - come on up. PM sent with directions. RR
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    Jeff, Glad you got some wind in the face. I am still wrenching. So far - 1) Tighten steering head bearing 2) Added handle bar risers 3) Rerouted throttle cables 4) Changed oil 5) Changed rear end gear oil 6) Upgraded to PCW clutch spring and replaced some blue'd steels 7) Lubed the pins and spline 8) Pulled the carbs, cleaned them up, and set the float levels Still to do - 1) Lube drive shaft spline and put pumpkin back on 2) Replace rear wheel 3) Set valve shims (hoping to do tomorrow) 4) Change coolant 5) Check front brakes 6) Replace brake and clutch fluid 7) Put it all back together and hope it runs 8) Wash and wax I am really wanted to ride, but I've got to get this done. If your bored tomorrow (I guess it's later today by now), come on up. Scooter Bob may be stopping by for some wrenching supervision (him supervising, me wrenching). RR
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    I used this fine piece of machinery last weekend to tighten my steering head bearing. Works as advertised. Very nice and fits perfectly. Easily worth the money. You are going to need this tool sooner or later. Buy it now. RR
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    I might also suggest putting a rubber band (or a velcro wrap) around the pant leg. Kind of like what you did as a kid to keep your pant leg from catching in the bicycle chain. Just a thought. Oh, and to answer your original question - Pinwall Cycles. RR
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    Scooter Bob, Sorry I wasn't around last night, had to be up nort' for bizness. Sounds like Diane got you well taken care of. Glad to hear. They are one of the good dealers. Got a call from Russell Day Long Wednesday and it sound like the upgrade of your old seat will arrive next week. WooooHoooo. Hoping to get some wrenching time in tomorrow. May have to go over to the MIL's house and do some plumbing work though. Did I mention I hate plumbing work? I do. Oh well, it will afford me at least another guilt free wrenching day in return. RR
  20. RedRider
    Yup, go to a locksmith and get 2 or 3 copies of the ignition key made. Hide one on the bike (zip tie to underside of trunk, electrical tape wrap on the frame, etc.). Just don't put the extra key in one of the saddle bags. RR
  21. RedRider
    No rejetting required for the Bub pipes. What pipes you have do not effect the required carb float levels either. At least I hope not. I am in process of setting them to V7Goose's writeup specs - and i have Bub pipes. RR
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    Randy, A trailer gets kind of squirley if pulled empty. Stop by a hardware store and pick up a bag of rock salt (60 lbs or so) and it will travel just fine. Congrats on a great buy. RR
  23. RedRider
    Is your luggage key different from your ignition key? On my RSV they are all the same. RR
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    Yup, bring it on up. Scotter Bob and I will get you set up. By the time you get here I will know how to do the float level adjustment (took the carbs out today). We can burn a weekend and get those other states filles in. RR
  25. RedRider
    Lubing anything is just like oil changes. Considered standard maintenance and not covered under the warranty. RR
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