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WinXP keyboard shortcuts.
SilvrT replied to newman's topic in Computer help and tips for using this site.
I'm from the old world of "DOS" and in those days, we had to know a lot of shortcut keys... each program was different. WordPerfect (if I remember correctly) had 44 of them. In today's world of the mouse, folks don't generally know better...they've become so dependant on that mouse that they don't even realize how unproductive it can cause a person to be. Not so important for the casual or home computer user but productivity in business is a big thing. Many computer users are self-taught and aren't even aware of numerous keyboard methods to do things. Take away the mouse and many folks could not even function when in fact, almost everything (probably 95% or more) can be done without the use of the mouse at all. The remaining 5% would be applicable to programs such as Photoshop or Paint. Simple keyboarding such as using Tab or Shift+Tab to move around a form or pressing Enter to activate the OK button (instead of grabbing the mouse and clicking here or there) can increase one's productivity immensely. I'm rambling... could go on an on about this but you're probably bored by now. Besides, it's late and I'm tired so gonna go snuggle up to my pillow... now, how do I keystroke outta here and press the "Submit" button? ..... -
Dunno what's going on lately but whenever I play one of those embedded vids, my PC totally freezes. No mouse, no keyboard....nothin. and the vid sounds like a music cd when it's skipping .... anyone else having this problem or know what's causing it? This only started recently.
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OK... and what's the process to get the oil seal back in? (gotta cover all the bases here...) Does this oil seal stop the diff oil from leaking out or what's it's purpose?
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Here's a pic of mine. Are you saying I should just "yank" it out of the diff? This assembly is totally different from my '85 .... it did not have a clip, washer, and oil seal.
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no, it's a serving portion....they sit on the plate better...easier to handle...leaves room on the plate for whatever else a person is having with the ribs (salad; pasta; baked beans; etc)... I generally eat several servings...usually to the point that I can't move for an hour or so afterwards.
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well now look what I've done ... I post a recipe and now there's a rib cookoff challenge! I am so sorry that I stirred up this mess... all you poor folks are gonna have to be samplin a whole lotta ribs and votin...and those who are doin the cooking... please accept my apologies for getting you into this....I mean... I'm sure ya'll have a lot better things to do. And you poor judges.... what a sacrifice you're making..!
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Squeeze... mine is "clipped" to the pumpkin...I'd have to remove the clip and oil seal, etc...I'd not be able to put those back on without pulling the shaft out of the u-joint.... yes/no?
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Certainly ! As for "dry rub" ribs, I ain't knockin them coz I doubt I've ever had them. Mebbe a certain "adamant" somebody would care to share their recipe??
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Thanks a bunch guys... I think considering all that's been said and the fact that this noise has been there since I bought it over 2 years ago..I think I'll just leave it alone. It's probably just one of "those noises" many of these bikes have...especially 20 year old ones! Now, I pulled the diff and of course, unlike my 85, the driveshaft is connected to the diff and lubed by the diff so no worries about those splines. The splines at the u-joint end look good and have clean grease. Question now is getting the splined end back into the u-joint as I see it's sitting at a bit of an angle. I recall reading a post a while back about how this can be quite tricky. I haven't gotten to that stage yet so not even sure if I'll have trouble.
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Yes, I see by the parts blowup that they are in 2 pieces. Those particular shims would affect play "in - out" versus "clockwise - counterclockwise" action on the driveshaft...wouldn't they? I was thinking that maybe the pinion shim which is on the left side versus the output pinion might be worn, causing excess free play where the middle gear pinions mesh. Having said that, I guess either could affect the same thing. I see by the parts diagram that there are 2 possible shim sizes for the output pinion and 3 for the left side pinion. I'm curious if there is a simpler way to determine which shim size is needed other than using the formula as suggested on page 3-33 of the repair manual. Also curious to know if these shims wear out and if such wear would produce the deceleration whine symptoms which I (and obviously others) experience. Possible worn bearings...???
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YVW ... and I'll be trying yours next time.
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Yes, it's good info...thanks. From my perspective, there seems to be a lot of "play" somewhere and I have a whining kinda noise coming from somewhere down there during deceleration. By "play" I mean that when the bike is on the centerstand and it's in first gear, I can rotate the tire forward and back to what seems to me to be excessive. I can tell by doing this that the free play is at the engine end. Thought maybe there might be a shim issue or something. I'm pretty certain it's not u-joint related tho. Speaking of removing the swing arm, does the rear shock need to be removed to do this? .... Guess I am looking for the easiest "fix" involving the least amount of disassemby. I have everything stripped down to the point of being ready to remove the rear tire. I'm at least going to remove the diff and inspect the driveshaft splines at the diff end and lube them.
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Been trying to find info about the middle gear and output shaft. Specifically ... how to check free play or gear lash ... can shims be installed... can it be done with engine still in the bike...etc? I know I've read before some info about this but can't seem to find specifically what I want by searching. Could someone point me to some tech info about this or maybe you can walk me through the process... got some pics? I have the service manual but all the info there seems to be based on the engine being out of the bike and with the cases split.
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"those" meaning..... you and the guy in the mirror??
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Yer just lookin for a free meal!
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Truth is...some people's kids really are UGLY! :rotf:
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Well thanks Juggler....no wonder my ribs taste so crappy! I always wondered why they were so damned tender and juicy and why they just fell right off the bone....
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Not mentioning any names here (you know who you are) but this is in response to your recipe that you so generously shared... Rick's RIB's... Rack(s) of back ribs... as many as you need. Cut into serving portions (appx 4 or 5 ribs each) Wash in cold water...salt lightly...let stand for appx 20 min. In a bowl, mix some diijon mustard with crushed fresh garlic & some extra virgin olive oil. Baste the mixture liberally onto the ribs (both sides) Sprinkle Rick's Spices liberally on the meaty side. Wrap tightly in tin foil so that the meaty side is up and the drippings won't drain out...set in a roasting pan...put in fridge for a couple hours. Heat oven to 450 Place ribs into oven and cook for 15 min @ 450 Reduce heat to 250 and cook for 3.5 to 4 hours (this may vary depending on quantity of ribs) Remove from oven and let stand for appx 1/2 hour. Mix BBQ sauce (I used mixture of Spicy Szechuan, Thai Peanut sauce, HP sauce, and Sweet Chili sauce) Remove ribs from foil wrap and baste liberally with sauce mixture. Heat BBQ to 450 or so Place ribs meaty side down and grill for appx 5 min. Flip over and baste with BBQ sauce again. Serve with your choice of side dish (I love salads) If you don't like "salty" taste... eliminate salting at beginning. ps..Rick's Spices...sorry, that's a secret!
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maybe Yamaha will take over the plant and start producing a 3rd gen venture..........
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since you are riding a second gen, a bunch of gerbils and a circular cage will prolly fall out... :rotf:
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What an awesome day it was today. Beautiful sunshine...warm... we went to the the insurance co and got a 1 day permit and took off around 11:30am ... just got back about 5:45pm. First ride of the year it was... first time ever that I smoked a Harley rider before the end of February!!! We are so pumped and exhilarated it's indescribable! I pulled her into the garage, put her up on the centerstand and gave her a kiss and a thank you for yet another safe and trouble-free ride. Gawd I love this scoot!
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Last summer I took a trip out to Saskatchewan... she purred along across the flats of Alberta & Sask with cruise on @ 140 km/h which is around 86mph... dunno what it did for gas mileage but overall trip came out over 40mpg
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Awesome weather here on the West Coast... sunny with highs of 13 celcius today... gonna get a 1 day permit and go for a ride....YEEEAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!
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When I'm on a 2 lane highway, and find I am following one or more vehicles, I almost always pass because I'd rather drive at my own pace than be constantly adjusting to the pace of those in front of me. Our freeways around here are mostly 4 lane (not 6 or 8)... There are many signs that say "slower traffic keep right" ... I almost always ride in the left lane but what's crazy about many of them in the left lane is that they seem to think the right lane is for going the speed limit and the left lane is not restricted... DUH!
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DITTO what you say... I have a "noise" coming from that area during deceleration.... may well be a similar situation happening here.