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  1. Snaggletooth
    I'm no fan of Scotch-Lok type connectors by any means. I cut over 2 dozen of them off my bike when I bought it. But I found something that works real well for splicing and quick repairs at the Westlake hardware store a while back and keep a few in my "crisis kit" in my tools bag. A couple of dabs of dielectric and they are pretty much water proof and removeable. Come in 2,4,6 and 8 connectors.
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    Well, New Enough is hacking at me again. They have been offering up some things that I have been wanting to improve on for a while. Today I got the notice on the HJC Sy-Max II going on sale. I've needed to replace my full face helmet, a Vetter I bought when I bought my GL1100, (and no I don't wear it anymore), to something more modern. LOL! I have the HJC Trooper style half helmet that is my daily bucket. Fits great, stays cool and most comfortable helmet I've ever owned. But the colder weather is setting in a full face would be nice. But from what I'm reading the HJC Sy-Max II has some pretty good reviews and has been around for a bit. Now today, they listed one in my size, which is a bear to find and for a decent price. Anyone here own one of these and what are your thoughts on it? The sun visor is one of my main concerns. Nice feature, but seems to be the weak spot in the reviews. Thanks for any comments. Mike
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    Ron, Is the bike able to run at all or is it completely Fubar? If it is able to run safely with no risk of burning up more loom you might check for bigger local bike dealers close at hand. Some have a ramp built to unload pickup and straight trucks. Even a heavy equipmet dealer would have a ramp to load and unload. Even some bigger grocery store have hydraulic docks that go from ground level to about 5 ft. high. Most of those will handle about 5 tons. Just thinking out loud. Keep us posted on your progress when you can. Mike
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    Davecb I'm sure Rons a bit busy so I'll throw this in. Escort.............also made by Champion.
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    Ron, Your best bet for loading the dead rig is find your rental truck and then contact a local towing company and ask for a tow truck with a recovery flat bed. They can tilt the bed down and winch the rig onto it then raise the bed to the level of the box floor of the rental truck and be able to roll in in. I've done this a couple of times with dead trikes. A few more $$'s to spend but less chance of more damage. Good luck. Mike
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    I don't think they do. I looked a few times over the last couple years and never found anything available for the 1st gens other than some bolts and fittings to replace broken ones. I was lucky enough to find a NOS set of smoke lowers on eBay last year. Been watching for a set of uppers to match but not much hope for that I guess. Good luck. Mike
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    Ken knows the right tool for the job. Sounds like he's happy with your work to me buddy.
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    Bet there are a few good ghost stories to go with that, eh?
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    Well.....I just opened both files with Open Office. Save the valve shim file form Dingys post to a file on your computer. Then go to your Open Office and select "Open" from the drop down menu and select the valve shim file from where you stored it. Should pop right open. If that don't work PM me with your e-mail and I'll send you copy of the file to try that way. Mike
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    And at the whip snap of rawhide................ouch!
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    Thank you for saying that Mini. I've been telling that to the ladies for years.
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    Yep............28 degrees when I left for work this morning on the bike. Guess my new jacket is going to work out fine. Had to open up a couple vents. Getting a bit warm on the way in. Felt a bit foolish pulling my bike into the lot. A couple coworkers showed up in their cars wearing parkas. Guess their heaters didn't work. Figures though.......the same guys that call in when it snows and can't make to work.
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    Didn't think those would last very long.
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    There is a set of turn down pipes listed on eBay for a MKI. I can't tell if they are Jardines or Macs bu there is a BIN of $125.00 on them. 290495687656
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    Not there yet but the new 1600 is holding my attention. Mike
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    WOW!! Something I never want to see on the road in front of me! Or in the rear view mirror either for that matter. Mike
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    Uh oh. Ya gone and done it now Earl. Ya went and shook the cage din't ya.
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    They all say that..................in the beginning! Welcome to Hotel Venture. Muhahahahahah!! Earl, I've been outside of the box for so long I can't even see inside it anymore.
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    I suppose that all depends on if you want to take along a cup of coffee or a MUG of coffee.
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    You're right about the shortage of options on mounting stuff on the MKI and MKII bars. I was looking to add a switch panel for my lights where I could reach it and not have to poke a bunch of holes in my fairing. I came up with this idea. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34990 The last four pics show where the bolt will attach. A spot on the other side to under a rubber plug but I think that one is a left handed thread. Using that same mounting hole you could fab up a rod with a flange on the end and be able to mount up one of the marine cup holders with the gimbal joint. It's not the answer but it's a starting point. Mike
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    Sometimes it's fun to say "Ya missed a spot" but with Carbon One ya just can't get away with it.
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    Sounds like one of the Wally World crowd wandered off again.
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    The truth as we know it. Amen
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    Hang in there. It may seem tough right now but it may very well be the best thing for you and the kids. I did that battle 18 1/2 years ago. My daughter was only 8 months old when I got full custody of her. The X dropped out of the scene completly within a year. I know I did the right thing for both my daughter and myself. I never would have forgiven myself if I didn't put up the fight. It was worth it. Mike
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    superbrightleds.com is the place to go for sure. I've replaced every marker and running light on my bike with LED's from them. No need for wiring in new stuff, just replace the bulbs. If you don't find what you need on their site.....it may not exist. And great service to. Fast shipping and I did have one bulb that was defective and after one e-mail request they shipped a new bulb...no charge. Been all season now with the new lights with no failures. Works for me. http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Ftail-brake-turn.html Mike
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