Snaggletooth

It was a long time ago, back when I was still riding a GW, that I screwed up. I had spent the day at a local gun range and when I left there I had put my ammo and kit in the saddle bags and locked them up, as you should do. On the way home I had several cars pull along side and point towards me and then back off. I remember I'd reached down and made sure the bags were closed. Nothing else came to mind on why they were pointing. I had stopped at a traffic light and a Sheriff had pulled up next to me. I noticed he was looking at me so I gave him a nod and he smiled back and gave me a thumbs up before he pulled away. When I got home and was putting the bike away it hit me. I still had my revolver in my paddle holster on my belt. A .357 Python. Kind of noticable. Plain sight, right out in the open where it was as about as obvious as it could be. Except to me. There were no open carry laws here in Nebraska, the only permit available was the required registration that allowed you to "possess" a hand gun on your property. There were no cell phones back then so the encounter with the Sheriff was nothing more than a random event with a favorable outcome. Things were simpler back then. Would I want to make that mistake today? Oh, I'm pretty sure I won't. Even with all the right permits, all the rules followed and everything in the proper place and secured I still check all the new rules and laws before leaving the state.

Yep it does, but there is a whole lot of safe zone in there to that is even mentioned in the Progressive directions. I ended up running mine at 6 1/2" and got a bit softer ride. The 5 1/2" isn't an absolute for anything other than the maximum level. So many variables to play with. Oil level, oil weight, preload, CLASS air pressure, and if so inclined, adding the Race Tech Emulators to improve the rebound.

Yes sir, Happy Birthday! And many more to come.

I've always been aware of how many LEO's we have here either active or retired. There are quite a few, and thank you all. I was on another site I stop in on now and then that covers another subject I'm interested in. Again, a lot of LEO's on that site also. They tend to talk a little more about their work as the subject of that site is work related to them. One member posted a couple for candid shots from inside his shop with explainations from the drivers on why they had been speeding. The theme of the post was a familier one." The idiots are among us." The first one was 103 MPH in a 45 zone. He had to be at a meeting in an hour. The second one was 108 MPH in a 55 zone. He was on his way home after a concert. He also had open container in the car and a loaded gun. He forgot to mention those to the officer at the time. One poster took a rather nasty shot at the LEOs as he took offense due to feeling insulted and the plain harrasment of people that drive over the speed limit. Everybody does it right? So all I want to say is thanks to all the LEO's we have past, present and future for looking out for us. Being we are riders, we need all the help we can get.

You know, you might be onto something.

Good to see you're hanging around. The small investment here is more than worth it for the entertainment value alone. And then the added attraction of these folks actually know stuff. Gotta keep these blondes in the lineup. Mike

Now if ya want to peak that thing out let me know. Got a few tips from building chainsaws for competitive cutters. It might last 20 seconds or so.... maybe not. You'd have to move fast. I kinda miss blowing stuff up.

Yep, that connection at the back of the tree, the "metering valve" can be tricking. But I think the MKII have the bleeder on them unlike the MKI. That valve is the highpoint of the brake lines and that is right where all the air ends up. Wrap a rag around that one before you crack it open. It can get messy. Once you get that cleared out you should get a better feel.

I've always been an avid reader. About any subject by any writer. There is a writer, Daniel Meyer that writes a series of books called "Life is a Road". His stories are always entertaining and often touch a nerve. If fact many of you have posted versions of his squirrel story. But most of what he does is talk about the experience, not so much as the trip or the destinatiion. Quite a bit of it can hit close to home. One of his short pieces I keep with me. It's not only about the motorcycle trips through the darkest nights, but the events in our lives. This particular piece has been on my mind lately.

DAN!! Are we going to have to limit you to plastic silverware? Missed that part in Boy Scouts on knife safety did ya? At least you missed the important stuff, well other than the bone. And no using the staple gun to close it up. Let the warden get her sewing kit.

That can complicate things. But a good place to be. I'm sure these guys will come up with something workable. Believable ? That's yet to be seen.

Ultraguard is a pretty popular brand cover for inexpensive and easy packing. See them in most bike shops and on eBay all the time. Usually around $20.00 - $30.00 range. I have both full cover for long storage (7 yrs old) and a half cover (3 yrs old) to keep in the bags all the time for keeping the bike dry and the sun off for the short stops on trips. Both mine have held up very well and fairly tough. There are better one, but for the money........

Prayers up David. Hope for your recovery soon. Mike

I don't know about your relationship with your "other", but have there been any questions from her about loyalty, threats or lectures concerning making "choices" or "decisions" on this subject lately? Somethings there are ways to avoid having those long talks.

When I did mine I just swapped out the stock bolts for some SAE ones with a fine thread that were about a 1/4" longer. Added a washer to head of the bolts to shorten it a bit and one to the inside and the NyLock nuts. Stuck a couple of chrome acorn caps on the heads of the bolts and called it good.

That's cool to hear. :clap2:

You hit it on the head right there. Prep is everything when using any sealer, no different from paint. With the expoxy I use you still do a high pressure wash, a good long shake rattle and roll with a box of nuts and screws to break loose the worst of it and then another wash and a rinse with alcohol or something similar. There is always going to be surface damage and that product avoided the acid etching step. After three years I have not found a trace of rust or breaking down liner in the filter so I'm happy with that. Whatever you use, Prep prep prep. Then cure all the way though.

I just realized you got off easy. You got away with driving in a Torx drive. If you ever find yourself in a tough spot again and have to deal with the inside of the Allen strippped out and break the Torx drive bit..... Drive a inverted Torx socket onto the head of the Allen. There is almost always a way out. Without fuses.

This could cause one of two things. A great headline on tonights news or..... A new ET record for the 1/4 mile. Well, maybe both. Glad it worked for you.

That's what I keep ending up with. With the cloudy looking "bubbles" I think it was the moisture condensation in the tubes creating a drag on the walls and maybe making air bubbles in the mercury. Once everything dried out, no more problem.

Again, I find myself sitting here trying to find the way to say "Thank You" to everyone that has responded to this post. The only word that keeps coming to mind is overwhelming in every sense of the word. I've been around this site for quite a while but I'm still amazed at this place. You folks describe it as family, friends, riding, eating, wrench bending and BS companions. It goes way beyound that. Oh yeah, the word dysfunctional seems to come up a lot to. Truth be told, that may be one of the biggest attractions. Keeps life interesting don't it? But the other night the phrase "this site is a fluke" came up. Made me laugh. It is, it really is. By definition, a stroke of luck, an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome. Luck brought me to this site back in 2007, just a few months after finding a good deal, by luck, on my '84 Venture and looking for more information on it. I've been on many other forum sites over the years on many topics and interests but this one had a different feel to it. I guess the term I used was "interwoven". The topics, the forums, the creative nature, the shared joy of riding and the interaction between members tied it all together in a way that most sites don't. So I stuck around. My "fluke" My bike brought me here in the beginning so I guess it knew where we needed to go. I guess it should have a proper name. I suppose "Fluke" might be fitting. Last week I felt like I was fighting a losing battle by myself. Just one of those trials in life we all go through, but what happened here was a reminder I wasn't alone. That has meant a lot to me. As far as the issue with my daughter, she's feeling better. She's being treated with meds for now and we are seeing a specialist next Monday for an evaluation and probably... more tests. They are sure they found what her pain was, but don't know what actually was causing it. So on we go. And we are going to get through this together. So the best I can say is thanks Don for keeping this zoo intact and running so well and " Thank You" to each and every one of you that have offered words of kindness, advice, prayers and support for me and my daughter. We both appreciate everything that all of you have done Mike & Ashley

A lot of places sell low grade fuses for low prices. Not worth the buck saved. I had problems with cheap fuses failing to blow myself.

Where were you when I was fighting my clutch slave? A little fire power had crossed my mind to. I know what you're going through. All I can offer is what worked for me. An inverted Torx socket. It was the only thing that woud grip. But..... that involved heat, a BFH and a hand impact driver. I know the beating is what you want to avoid. But try it beore you light the fuse. Good luck. Mike

This is the product I prefer. Used it in my '84 tank and did a few other types to. About as tough of a product as I could find. Like a Thermos bottle inside now. http://www.caswellplating.com/restoration-aids/epoxy-gas-tank-sealer.html Some of the tanks were close to scrap as the sealing welds were not looking good from rust. Haven't had one fail yet after this treatment. If actually bonds to rust better than a spotless clean surface. The mix flows into every crack and crevice and filled all the low and thin spots. But check out the read on the product and PM me if you have any questions. It's one product you don't need to acid treat to prep the surface. Mike

You got to think about it? Pick a card, any card. Now just GO!!! :stickpoke:takethe1stgentakethe1stgentakethe1stgentakethe1stgen:biker: