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    I figured I'd post here as I'm sure someone has the experience to guide me. For the last 2 days I have been getting a pungent sewer gas smell from a cabinet in my kitchen. This cabinet is not under the sink, but it is against the wall where I believe the main vent runs. It has been raining pretty bad for 2 or 3 days as well. I noticed a few things: 1 The smell (not as strong) is present in the cabinets of all bathroom sinks 2. I don't smell anything from the drain openings 3. The smell was almost gone then the wife ran the dishwasher & it got bad again! Am I correct in assuming that there must be a clog in a vent pipe? All the drains flow quickly. Could there be a clog at the main sewer trap outside the house which could cause the smell? I have never had this issue in the 5 years we've lived here. The house was built in 1993 so I know all the fixtures have P-traps and no modifications to the plumbing have been made. It is on a slab foundation. My plan is to go to the roof & snake the vents (& run some water in them) to see if it clears this out. Should I open & check the sewer main trap outside, or is that not needed since all the drains flow quickly? And to think I thought the gas smell from my gen one was annoying:bang head:
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    Ben, I just picked up my half helmet boom. I noticed from your pix that you have the speaker directly on the half helmet. So using the supplied ear curtains is not really essential and the sound quality is still ok at riding speeds? I'm not to0 crazy about using the ear curtains
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    So today some bimbo in a car drove in the exit only ramp at the bank while she was obliviously yappin' on her cell. Almost hit me on the motorcycle head on. I called her a moron & told her to get off her cell! She rolled down her window & gave me an attitude filled a non convincing "sor~ry". I replied "it's a damn exit not an entrance!", & started to go around her... well her reply?, "Well duh!" I stopped still, directly in front of her dropped my kickstand & told her to BACK OUT cuz I'm not moving! Would you believe she said "I'm calling the police." I said "back out or call the cops your choice" So...cops get there, our vehicles are face to face & she's facing the wrong way. Cop started writing her tickets(s) plural I counted at least 3. My guess is crossing a double yellow line, driving the wrong way, & dangerous action. Cop told me to go & be safe, I thanked him. I look at the bimbo on my way out, smiled & said... "Y'all have a nice day!"
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    I am a planner, I like to always have a strategy in place. This being the case, I know that eventually (in time) if I want to keep riding 2 up with the wife, I will have to go on 3 wheels. Using my 1st Gen as a platform (she only has about 15K original on her) would it be best to do a trike conversion or add a sidecar? I would love to hear the pros & cons from the group. I'm sure each has their benefits, but since I have NEVER owned either I can only speculate. I like the trike look but the sidecar may be more comfortable for the wife. The added storage on each would be great too. & what about towing a trailer with a sidecar attached?? I would love to hear your thoughts so I can make an educated choice based on our needs Thanks
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    I guess no one jacks up a 1st Gen here I did find this picture online Looks like it's being lifted by the collector.
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    BTW Would anyone happen to have a photo of their Gen 1 up on one of these lifts that show the jacking points? Trying to lift one without crushing the exhaust looks like a challenge!
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    Thanx for the coupons, picked up a 3/8 & a 1/2 torque wrench this morning!
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    Randy, Having checked out the area down there last February, I know first hand how some of those county roads can take some very surprising dips & turns. (one of them scared the hell out of me in a car) You guys have some pucker inducing roads over there! Glad he's doing ok. Tough lesson to learn. He had a guardian angel riding with him that day! My best for a fast & full recovery! Andy
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    Yeah, Got the Scala team pro set for $137 These things are sweet. Real easy to setup & clear reception. I like em! Got the cigarette lighter charger too!
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    Well, due to the lack of reviews, I started getting a little leery about this. You know how it is when that little voice in your head (no, not the wife) starts yappin'. "You buy cheap, you buy twice!" A lesson that took decades for me to realize. So I decided to bite & go for the Scala units. They have a much longer talk & standby time & they have better features.
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    My feeling as well. Absolutely no reviews ANYWHERE...good, bad or indifferent. That scares me
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    Trying to find out if this is worth buying. I'm looking for some headsets for communication between the wife & me. The ability to answer the phone is nice. I know the Scala units are great but Spending over $300 for a pair of them is a difficult chew. I know you get what you pay for, but if these units do the job without a lot of noise it would be worth it for $50 a pop. Has anyone bought these? The are NoiseHush N800 Interphone Bluetooth Motorcycle Headset. http://images.nedsgadgets.com/original/91/OFU1675qdE.jpg http://mspecials.com/image/cache/data/N800-10688_p-500x500.jpg
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    My 84 didn't come with vents or covers. Since the VR is water cooled there really is no need to have those open for air (unless you like the heat). Since the heat is unbearable in the summer, I decided to make my own covers using ABS sheets I found at Home Depot. I think I paid $12 for the sheet. I traced the opening on the sheet of ABS, painted it & plastic welded it in place. Heat is no longer a problem for me.
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    But nobody brought up "HEIGHTH"?
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    My 2 cents on this. I started riding when I was a 16 all different type bikes. I gave it up riding 10 years later due to family, career, & concern about being road kill. I got back into riding last year at 52. I decided to take the safety course to make it easy to get my MC endorsement & not have to worry about getting someone to take me to a road test. (I tested on the course MC) I was always a good instinctive rider & the instructed even noted that I had excellent skills but I was AMAZED at how much I didn't know. Basic things like Lean, push & roll, (PUSH the bars in the opposite direction of the turn????) or how to make tight turns & figure 8's at almost stopped speed. The course is a life saver regardless of the bike she gets. She should definitely do it. My 17 yr old son wants a bike now. I am INSISTING on him taking the course as well. If he turns 18 & wants to do it without the course...well let's just say it's "my house my rules"! Good luck, I hope she listens to your words of experience.
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    I decided to change the gas filter today since the one in it looks like hell. At the same time I figures I will change all the gas lines from the petcock to the carbs. The pump to carbs line was old but still in ok, as was the line from the pump to the filter. (I replace them anyway) While I was removing the line from the petcock it just tore off. I didn't use any force at all. While inspecting it I noticed that it was all dry rotted on the inside. Although to was not damp, it did have a strong smell. That would explain why when I shut the petcock it would not stink. I warmed her up until the fan kicked on checked for leaks & put her in the garage, that was 45 minutes ago. Normally I would have to vent the garage but now nothing. The stink is GONE. So my suggestion to 1st gen owners if you start a stinkin' out of the blue, check that line. Since it's a little annoying to change, I'm sure it's neglected a lot. Mine was OEM. I figured it has lived it's usefulness after almost 30 years.
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    Following the leads in your pix I see that they all go to the bettery SO...I have to assume it's a 10 amp accessory block someone made up. Follow the wires back as Bob suggested, I'm sure they hook up to running likes & the sort.
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    I have always been partial to iridescent pearl white
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    An original 59K miles 1963 Mercury Meteor
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    Pretty much. I used a 6" scissor for most of it and a tiny curved cuticle scissor for the curves & final detail trimming.
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    I was looking at my 84 after I made the side cover block offs & something didn't look right. It finally hit me the plates where the rear foot pegs bolt on need some dressing up. The black with the ribs was to plain. I decide chrome would accent it nicely but as you all know, I could not find anything for this bike. When I was at Walmart, I noticed this for $6.95: It's basically a plastic mirror which is attached with double face tape. It cuts easily with a scissor. I took a piece of butcher paper & traced the opening I wants to chrome. Made the template & I cut the mirror. I used a regular scissor for the straight runs & a cuticle scissor for the tight bends. Here's the finished look: Though I would share!
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