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    I have loaded my two 84 parts bikes and my 89 and 87 onto my trailer and they do hit at the bottom. The 84's had a bolt under there that snagged my ramp right at the top of the ramp at the angle point. One thing I have done is to use a different receiver hitch when loading and unloading the bike(s). I loaned mine out but the picture below shows the type of hitch, a 5-inch drop hitch. I put the ball on the hitch upside down so it becomes a 5-inch riser hitch. I tow my trailer with a 2-inch drop hitch upside down to level it out. By raising the trailer tongue up, the angle of the ramp and rail meeting point becomes less. i always also look for a sidewalk, concrete area to load/unload at. If you are early or late in the evening, or even weekends, you can find a business like a bank that is closed. Back up to a side walk area and unload onto it. That can add ( subtract) another 4-inches to your angle. Oh yea..doesn't hurt to have at least one linebacker available to help wrestle that beast up/down...
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    I will have to disassemble more of the bike/fairing area to be able to see more in that area. I'm wondering if it has anything to do with the cruise control ? Isn't there some vacuum type lines that run across the front of the fairing ? I don't think this one is a Cali bike. I know there is a way to tell from the VIN or Model number, but will have to research that to find out how. I don't see that long black breather thing up above the front of the engine. No shock.. to cowardly Symptoms are hard to start cold. Use all choke. Runs like crap and is hard to accelerate the engine speed without it crapping out. once it warms up, i can use less choke but never none. Very slow to accelerate RPMs with throttle, choke will accelerate RPMs some. One interesting thing I noticed: When cranking over, or when idling on it's own, the throttle bounces back and forth. Almost looks like a ghost is giving it a little gas. It is also in rhythm with the engine idle sound. I have ridden it around the block a couple of times but it runs so bad, doesn't accelerate rapidly, although it seems to try over a distance, or decelerate well at all. Also sounds like a small back fire at times from a rear cylinder. I am going to try cleaning a few more of the jets etc. I want to do anything but pull the rack. Oh yea..the new plugs didn't make any difference. Neither did the new diaphragms.
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    On my prayer list. Can you give us his first name ?
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    Our Home Group starts in 7 minutes..it will definitely be on our prayer list. Best wishes Dan.
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    In the past, I just listed each item and had a replacement cost from an ad, or catalog etc. They can see that they are on the bike, you just need to show replacement costs. Play tough ! They will nickle and dime you to death. After I t-boned a car that ran a stop sign, the insurance company for the driver of the car fought me over the last $87.00. I went to an attorney and said here's their offer, I will split 50/50 with anything you get over that offer. We both got $1,500.00 each from just one letter from the attorney. That $87.00 dollars cost them an extra $2,913.00. Hey...by the way Brian...how are you feeling ?
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    There already is a hose from the #2 carb going up in the direction of where it should go. This hose appears to be a different hose. Okay, thanks.. I'll give it a little more Ummph on the pop out attempt
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    Okay my guru friends… I’m working on the 87. Just put in the new diaphragms over the weekend and cleaned the carbs in that area. Already did the super duper SeaFoam flush. The Bike still runs like crap. Just put in new plugs today and checked the wires and caps for resistance. That is documented below. QUESTION: I also found the vacuum looking hose hanging from the front left ( not the one that goes from the carb base up) and I can’t figure where this hose goes and why it is disconnected. ( picture below) I followed the his e up with my hand and it feels like it connects to some type of nipple at the bottom of the upper left fairing. Any ideas ?? So, after checking the plug wires for resistance, I did find one problem with one plug wire. The stats are these: LF – 23.4 LR – 35.5 RF- 23.2 RR – 23.1 So having the high resistance in the left rear, I pulled the cap and got a reading of 8.9. The right rear cap was 9.0. The left rear wire without the cap was 26.9 and the right rear with out the cap was 14.2. So, if I remember correctly, all the readings except the left rear wire are good. QUESTION: So how would a wire reading of 26.9 affect the running of the bike ? QUESTION: Also, I tried to remove the cap on the Idle Mixture screws. I drilled a small hole, screwed a screw into it and tried to "pop" it off. They didn't pop off. Should I drill the whole thing out or will it pop out some how ?
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    I don't have a clue to what all this means and what you are saying, but it sure sounds like GREAT information !! I don't have a V-boost or anything like it.....
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    Maybe this can help. It looks like a part that holds a wire in place..but that is only a guess.
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    I have 2 84 parts bikes that have tanks on them. Just an FYI in case you decide you need one.
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    I'll be watching this thread as I just installed new diaphragms and the new little washers on the slide needle on my 87. Unfortunately, the thing still runs like total crap. New plugs are going in today, but I think I have to pull the complete rack and clean each carb. This makes me a very unhappy camper. I have added several documents that I have copied off of previous posts. The 3 part one was cut up to meet file size rules and you can re-past it into 1 document. I do not remember who posted the original information but i thank them for it and hope they are not upset at the re-posting. CARB REMOVAL AND CLEANING1.doc
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    And... don't feel bad. I got the 87 started today after replacing the diaphragms and it still runs like crap. Will put new plugs in it tomorrow but if that doesn't work, looks like a rack pull for me..
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    You have the answer ! Run to Harbor freight and get the set of long needle nose pliers for $10.00. I just used mine AGAIN today on the 87. They are worth every penny. I bought mine to connect that hose and can't believe how many other uses they have had. I won't leave the garage without them !
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    Good news for you: Texas has freeways with 80 MPH speed limits and supposedly going to 85. Bad News: Texas Highway Patrol tickets at 1 MPH over posted.
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    Spark Plugs

    KIC replied to pick's topic in General Tech Talk

    So what is the benefit of using a hotter plug versus a stock plug ? Does a "7" do something better than an "8" ? Inquiring minds want to know...
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    Or Indonesian ? Obama said dog tasted good......
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    My daughter, grand daughter, and son in law are still at Bragg. I can't wait until they leave there and move closer west. Good luck on your new adVenture west.
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    Checked the want ads. Openings for dog sled operators Ice fisherman Medics ( with experience treating frost bite) Snow plow operators Igloo builders Ice Road Truckers Ski Lift operators ( must supply own mountain)
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    They hold exactly 57.62 lbs of Harley parts, one 2nd Gen tow rope ( so they can keep up) , and years and years of faster fun.
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    Just spray your screen with RAID and I'm sure they will go away.... Probably just Big Tom morphing himself into another body..he was infesting several threads recently...
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    One thing I noticed on my 89 is that it ran bad when the airbox was off. Once it was back on it ran fine. So, you might see more issues on it running when you take the airbox off to look at the sliders. I have been battling the poor mileage and gas smell gremlins myself. Good luck !
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    Don't have a bib for the Lil 2nd Genner..but I could hook you up with a 2nd Genner seat like I did for my friend's 01... Sorry...sometimes i just can't help myself.....
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    ...Okay..not really... but thought I would post these picts from a news story:
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    Unfortunately the shock was a little too much for Big Tom. Emergency procedures were enacted. An ice cream rescue and intervention was required. Rumor has it that after a banana split IV, and a prescription of one double dip cone every four hours, he should make a full recovery.
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