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    From my limited knowledge of oils (having worked in the auto servicing industry many years ago), a multi-grade oil such as 10w30 is a good "all around" oil for those climates where neither the heat in summer or the cold in winter is too extreme and the operation of the vehicle is "average". If you're in climates where the temps vary considerably, you'd either change your oil more often, using a lighter grade (ie 5w30 in colder tempts) or a heavier grade (ie 20w40 in hotter temps) -OR- use a grade such as 5w40 or 20w50. Same would apply if you're working your engine much harder than "average" or, less than average. This is a kindof a "rule of thumb".
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    That's it then... I'm saving my beer cans for when I get a 2nd gen (if ever I do!)
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    Live and learn

    SilvrT replied to a topic in Lessons Learned

    All I can say is.... I thought these things had a 5 year warranty? oh, so we're supposed to pay for a factory defect?
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    I might add that windex and other such products are not good because something in those products (ammonia I think) causes etching on such things as m/c windshields, laptop screens, etc. A quote from Windex web page... "LEXAN® Windows For all of you airplane and helicopter owners, we're sorry, but Windex® is not formulated to clean your LEXAN® windows." I believe m/c windshields are made from Lexan or a similar product.
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    The "wet rag" method is a good idea...I think I'll put one into a zip-lock bag and carry it around with me. On the other hand, I've found that a concentrated spraying on them bugs with the lemon pledge and letting that sit for a minute or so works the same way as the "wet rag" method. As I mentioned, I never have scratching issues and my last bike's windshield was on for 5 years and when I sold it, it looked just as good as new. Having the wet rag just adds to making the process better. Dang, I never even looked for Pledge "wipies"...gotta check that out!
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    I have used Meguire's clear plastic polishing compound & scratch remover before and with a lot of elbow grease, it does work on "minor" scratches. Dunno what others use to clean their windshields but I've been using good old Lemon Pledge and a soft cloth for years....windshield always looks clear. Gets the bugs off real easy and leaves no smears.
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    Get some "deer whistles" ... they seem to work for me... never seen a deer yet let alone hit one. Gotta warn ya tho... they don't work on bears!! LOL
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    those people are commonly referred to as "politicians"
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    That's great information. Seems it's what many of us do without realizing it. Nice to have it laid down in writing...sort of solidifys things. I'd like to add... when passing on a 2 lane...I tend to stay in the right groove of the passing lane. That way, I remain in the side view mirror of the person I'm passing longer and, if I have to get back into my own lane quickly, I have less distance to do so. (that method may be right or it may be wrong but that's what I do)
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    "old timer"??? -~~~~ not ME!!!
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    how many circles around them thar "locals" didya make before ya realized THAT?
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    I've NEVER done any of these EMBARASSING THINGS! (yeahsureright!) (oh no...not ME!)
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    As above, you can key anything you want into the text and make it appear as a quote by using the [ ] keys on your keyboard... " [ " then " quote=JimBob " then " ] " then " body text " then " [ " then " /quote " then " ] " (leave out the " and the spaces and of course the word "then") I had to do it this way otherwise it winds up as a quote.
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    so what you're inferring is the 2nd gen engine is inferior? The old guy who retired didn't pass along all his "secrets" to his apprentice eh?
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    What's different between the 2nd gen & 1st gen in this regard? I've had 2 1st gens and don't get this "tapping" sound ever.
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    That was friggin scarey!
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    Thanks Eck!
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    I'm going to Home Depot this evening to check this stuff out. What exactly does "RTV" stand for? and about what section of the store might I find this? Thanks
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    This isn't a replacement light but an add-on. I mounted these where the helmet holders (were) on my 1st gen. They are "impressive". See Item B, page 29 of the Trailer and Towing section of Princess Auto's on-line cataloge (downloadable in pdf format)
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    AHHHHHHHH... that looks very much like the old-style computer keyboard plugs. I'm pretty sure I got one of those somewhere and can probably adapt it.
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    I'm guessing that's a PS2 connection then? The one on my 1st gen looks much bigger than that.
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    Since we're on this topic, does anyone know if there's an adapter that can be used on the stock 1st gen headset wiring connector that will allow a person to use those little earplug type speakers used on things like mp3 players or ipods, etc?
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    Quote "Dress in layers with adequate air space in between." First of all, what is considered "adequate" air space? Secondly, I've always wondered...if you have layers, how do you get air space in between as each layer "lays" against the next.? (just a couple "dumb" questions) Now for my "tip"... never take a running "mount" on your bike from the left side as you'll probably wind up on the ground, on the right side of the bike, with the bike on top of you. "hi ho silver!" (don't ask me to explain how I know this)
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    hmmmmmmmmm.... I'd be interested in knowing if those "imaginary" cones stay in place when you hit them or...??? sorry, just ribbin ya but I had to say something!
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    A person (youth or adult) with a new M/C license and never having ridden before can go out and ride the most powerful bike there is. similarly, a person with a basic drivers license having driven nothing but small cars around the city can go out and drive a class A motorhome and/or a truck pulling a 5th wheel trailer. Neither are required to take a course. There's something wrong with both of these pictures IMHO. There needs to be some kind of government regulations on this.
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