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    Thanks Ruffy, I appreciate it. Just another headache in my daily dealings.
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    Yep it was Arizona Honda that bought them out back in what? 2009? Have they sold again since then?
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    This is odd for them. I have ordered tires several times from them and always had them within a couple of days. And always great updates on the order and shipping. This is the first time they have left me hanging. EVER! I ordered when I did so I would have plenty of time to get them mounted for the Memorial Day weekend. I sent an e-mail to them through their internal system on the 23rd and one through my e-mail direct to them on the 25th. No reponse to either one. Not like them at all. Mike
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    Thanks, Still surfing for other possible numbers myself. Very strange. Mike
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    Ok, I'm having a problem here. I ordered new tires from them on May, 17th 2011 and they comfirmed the order by the next morning. I used PayPal and my bank account showed the proper debit by the end of May 18th, 2011. Since then..........nothing! I have tried to contact them by e-mail twice with no response and tried to call their number (1-520-628-2947) and it is disconneted. The listed fax number (1-520-784-0564) is disconnected as well. ' I know they no longer will take orders over the phone but they seem to be unavailable at all. Any one know what is going on with them or have a working phone number? Mike
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    Well, in my opinion, it's pretty much centered on the tire. If you go for a patch that's the best place to be. The closer it is to the sideway the more concerned I am about it failing. Myself...........I'd go for one of the mushroom headed plugs. They are the best chance for a realiable seal and very durable. It isn't going to work loose and throw it. I hate running on a tire that has been repaired because there is always that thought in your mind.....is it going to hold? The best bet would be replacement but as the tire is so new I get where you are coming from. That sucks. I have used the mushroom plugs several times over the years in both car and bike tires with no problems. Just my Mike
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    Too HOT

    Snaggletooth replied to Art708's topic in Watering Hole

    One morning a couple of weeks ago it was 38 degrees when I left the house for work at 4:00 am. By the time headed home at 6:00 pm it was 87 degrees. Around here we just carry a swim suit in the pocket of our parka in case the weather changes. Love the midwest........
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    Boomer.....Glad you are around to tell your story. It's crazy out there anymore and with the schools getting out......it's not going to get any better. They sure aren't looking for us. Mike
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    Ok, maybe I'm off the train of thought here so I'm going to ask a few questions. As you stated you added LED's to the trailer, right? Have you changed out the OEM brake or turn lights on the bike itself for LED's? If you have NOT changed out the bikes OEM bulbs and you are only changing the lights to LED's on the trailer it should not effect the flash rate at all. The system already has sensed that the current draw is correct due to the OEM bulbs and that should be fine. Plugging in the trailer with LED's will not affect that reading (due to the very low draw from the LED's on the trailer) and should function as always. I have played with this a bit on my bike adding LED's to the OEM turns and brake circuits and found no issues with the flash rate. I'm getting ready to install a hitch on my bike so I've been playing with the wires and lights. Am I missing something here? Mike
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    Tornado

    Snaggletooth replied to Monty's topic in Watering Hole

    Just watching the coverage on Jopin, MO. on the news. Took a beating for sure.
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    I was looking for a set last year and skydoc_17 said they were were still available for about $10.00 or $11.00 each from Yamaha.
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    On the left side of your screen under the "Main Menu" click on the "Venture History". It will explain the details on each set of gens and give the basic rundown on the bikes. However, it will not be as colorful and interesting as the explainations from the members here as far as which color is faster and the reasons the 2nd gens are ALWAYS trying to keep up with the 1st gens. Mike
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    I did a 2,600 mile week last year on my '84 around NE, IA, MN, SD and down to MO. Kind of a trial run around the home location in case of problems. Over the last winter I made more improvements to the bike and the fear of having major problems on the road is pretty much in the past. Not worried about taking off and going where ever I feel anymore. I know she will get me home.
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    Hi Gary, Good to hear you are making progress towards getting fixed up. I know what you are dealing with. Hope it brings the relief you need. Mike
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    Dang! Have we met? Running from the cops one time through a grave yard and missed the tree.... but managed to find an open grave. When I started breathing right again I figured that was as good a place as any to wait for the coast to clear. LOL! Ah, the days of yore......
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    There are all kinds of fools out here. I was headed home on the bike a couple of weeks ago and in the right hand lane of a 4 lane street. I was in the middle of my lane with my right signal on to turn at the next intersection. All of a sudden a fool on an Ultra was on my right within inches of my right grip. Any closer and he would have clipped me. He was moving right along about 40 mph and as that particular section of road is potholed and broken up he was having a hell of a ride. His feet were bouncing off his floor boards. He then cut across both lanes to the left into the left turn lane and cut through oncoming traffic to turn left. All in about 100 ft. First time in my life I was hoping to see a rider go down. He probably wouldn't have given it a thought if he had clipped my handle bars and dumped me into the traffic on my left.
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    Hapy B-Day Jack. Mike
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    Ride like a Pro has a video that covers the "Fricton Zone". This is the method of barely slipping the clutch at low, almost idle RPM's allowing the bike to move forward at very low speed. This is THE method to learn on these heavy bikes. You can keep the bike moving and balanced at a speed barely more than a slow walk. It does take practice to master it but you will find it invaluable for slow speeds like you describe, low speed turns, and any tight manuvers. In my opinion, duck walking is one step away from a mishap. About everyone will tell you once the bike is moving....feet on the pegs!! You have a wet clutch system with is very tolerant of this method. It will not burn out the clutch....unless.....you use it in great excess. Oh yeah, and keep your fingers off the front brake lever!! That can change your balance in a split second. A lil drag on the rear brake will help you control your speed. A lil drag ok. LOL! so my Mike
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    I can only hope he wasn't running to get on his motorcycle.
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    Greg welcome aboard. What a way to meet up the first time eh? Glad it all worked out for you. I've been around here for about three years and the members of this club never cease to amaze me. Makes me pretty proud to be a member here. Mike
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    I would have to assume you are talking about one of the six washers on the damper assemblies. So....yes, you would need to remove the broken section and replace it with new. There are two wave washers and a flat that go between them on each side.
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    hoses

    Snaggletooth replied to oldgoat's topic in Watering Hole

    Hey ya goat, The odds of the radiator having a problem would be minimal in my opinion. I had steam blowing off mine last spring and pulled it off to have it checked. The guy at the radiator shop was impressed and said he hadn't seen a radiator made that well in years. He pressure checked it and found no problems. I had him give it a dip just for the fun of it. I found that I had a pinhole on the upper hose that attaches on the upper left corner, just behind the clamp. That was blowing down onto the radiator making it look like that was the problem. Now I've had some luck taking the old hoses to the auto parts store and playing around on the hose display rack. Sometimes you can come up it something that is real close to what you need for a lot less than OEM prices. As far as clamps, just replace them with new SS ones. Cheap insurance. Mike
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    The Foggs arrived today to. Good fit, Great condition! Thanks! Mike
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    Yep, one more stupid thing comes outta my mouth ya'll gonna tar and feather me. I've been spending too much time working on my daughters BF's car and had Delco on my brain. It it a Motorcraft DY-755-A Ignition Module.
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    If you are getting the same temps at your place as I am here (85-95 degrees) it sounds about right. The gauge will run just short of the red around town and drop a bit on the open road in really hot weather. About 3/4 up in the green is a good reference point for running down the road in decent weather.
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