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    I've got the old authentic imatation leather version of the one shown in that #5 post. Bought it used off eBay for $25.00 years ago. It's seen a lot of miles and used every week for any and everything. I even has the complete attached rain cover that pops out of a flap and slips on in seconds. It holds more than it looks like it would. Snaps right onto the rack of the '84. Mike
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    I worry less about the wiggle than when it won't bend at all. Da' Snagglestud
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    Ok, before I hit the fleaBay curcuit again I know some of you are parting out some 1st gens. I find myself in need of at least one, if not both of the jointed mounting studs that tie the signal housings to the fender stays. I don't need the entire signal body, just the long angled stud that runs through it with the rubber joint and the short stud to the stay. But if the price is right for the whole assembly that will do to. Found why mine started wiggling so bad. The rubbers joints are breaking up. Let me know, Thanks, Mike
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    A 15 mile ride isn't going to give you much a charge. And 13.5 volts leaves a bit to be desired. But if you end up needing a battery ...... This thread covers a lot of info on common batteries and types. The info here was one of the reasons the DEKA became popular with our members. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33375 Mike
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    They don't call a sawed off .410 a Snake Charmer for nuttin'.
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    Ran across this. Dated 2008 so some may be outdated. http://www.cobraman.net/27576.html?*session*id*key*=*session*id*val*
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    I guess that is a harsh statement. As long as I can see them coming and a good chance I will surive the encounter, I have no issue with the critters. I've even handled a few. Now I have been to two Rattlesnake Rodeos and encountered the favorite man food there, snake-on-a-stick. Tastey enough, but won't be grilling any for friends and family soon. Now those old boys walking the snake pit picking up the rattlers that you chose to roast up, I got concerns for them. Odd folks I tell ya. Worst encounter ever was hitting a 5 ft, Bull snake on the highway with a motorcycle. Hit it and the dang thing flipped up and caught on the foot pegs. First thought: SNAKE!!! Second thought: GET OFF THE BIKE!!! Third thought was: Slow down first. Fortunately I'm not a compulsive person. I made to the 3rd thought successfully. But I'm not going to say I like snakes. Mike
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    Who would of thunk? The other day the LEO's and Humane Society folks removed snakes from an Omaha family home. Not pets by my standards but poisonous ones. So far they have over 30 of them including 18 rattesnakes, 6 cobras, a few vipers and even a mamba. They are still working on identifying several others that they have no idea of what they are. They found tanks all over the house and even in the childrens rooms. So the snakes got removed and he got cited by the Humane Socitety for no permit for non-domestic animals. But the LEO's are looking at him has he has previous charges for terroristic threats and gun violations. Ya gotta wonder about folks sometimes. Guess who ain't a big fan of snakes? Mike
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    I'm trying to picture that in yellow. Nope.... not working.
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    \ I'm not one to judge as I'm a frugal mechanic myself but I'm want to say there are times when cutting costs don't play in your favor. I'd be concerned to cut short on attaching the disks with weaker than needed bolts in this case. Mike
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    Good to know for sure. I've used Plasti Dip on tools for year and it held up very well. I was surpised at the durability of it on the diaphragms. I wanted try the Liquid Tape for patching small rips but but if it's breaking down under gas or oil it's not worth the time and trouble. Thanks Mike
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    Somebody posted a pic here a while back of an inverted copter drawn on a ceiling around a ceiling fan. Had to admit.... kinda cool looking. Pic #1 Now, it seems that dream is a reality. I ran across this the other day. An actual ceiling fan copter with a 3 speed motor, a remote control and it's own heli-pad. Pic #2 It might not actualy be all the great for cooling but you got to admit.....it's got a certain cool factor. Flyinfool? You been busy? Mike
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    I hear ya. Stability can be any one or a combination of tires, neck bearings, swing arm pivots and or road surface, or even the frame issues on an '83. Hard to pin point them through a description. I hope you can hook up with a local and find out rather or not you have a problem to deal with or even better, not find a problem. Hope you are able to get the bike to a condition that you are comfortable with soon. Mike
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    Wish I was in your area to help ya out. Went through that with my '84 when I got it. It had been stored, and cared for during that time, but had not been ridden for nine years. It wasn't running when I brought it home and a lot of parts in boxes. I had it running the next summer and spent a year rebuilding and replacing parts until it ran right and felt safe. But like you, I had no confidence in the bike for long road trips for over a year after that. With the help of the folks here I got to know what was what and started trusting the bike. Today I'd take off and head out anywhere and never give it a second thought. If somebody can get together with you and give ya the old "this ain't" and "this is" calls on the condition of the bike I know it would help ya out. But until then, what are the things you are concerned about? Maybe we can help ya out a bit that way. Mike
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    Take some time and consider this battey. It's one of the top choices for your bike. Tough as nails, more CCA than others, same size as original battery and American made. Been in my bike for 4 years and still cranks like the day I got it. http://www.bohannonbattery.com/html/deka/etx18l.html Compared to OEM and other L/A batteries and comparable AGM's, best buy for the bucks. Mike
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    Some times we just tell him stuff to see what he will do. Free entertainment.
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    If you can't find what ya need you haven't check McMaster-Carr yet. They have a bit of a selection. Just ask Flyinfool. Mike
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    Ah Ha! All ya got to is ask. http://www.mcmaster.com/#spark-plug-sockets/=idj2dh I get all my odd items at Mcmaster. Might want to pick up a set of JIT screwdrivers to. http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-screwdriver-sets/=idj5vc Mike
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    Most hardware stores sell sockets as single items so you buy just the one you need. SK Wayne, Snap On, Craftman, and a lot of others will slip in there fine if they are not impact sockets. You should be able to find a 3/8 18mm deep well without too much trouble. The spark plug sockets are 6 point but a 12 point will work for ya to. Mike
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    From what I've been reading they are in the same bracket as the plug-in insect and mice repellant systems. Worthless. Mike
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    Oh man Jack I'm so sorry to hear this. Fortyfive years is a lot of memories. Hard to find the words. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Mike
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    You got it Dan. Prayers up and rolling.
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    Same kind of stupity down here. Guy about the same age got tagged for 188 MPH on the Interstate. Ran from the LEO's for 6 miles and they found him at his moms place. She defended him with "He's a good kid! It was a split second decision." Yeah right! For 6 miles? He was looking at two years in jail but the judge let him off with 2 months in jail and 188 days of community service. I'm thinking they need a crossing guard on the Interstate. Let him dodge speeders for a while. Mike
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    As far as that goes the local hardware stores usually carry blanks that will work with the Yamaha locks also. Couple of bucks to have one made that way.
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    The code number is stamped onto the original factory keys and on the key tag that was issused when the bike is new. Now being the sharp mind kind of guy I am I take a wild guess and say that key tag is long gone. Some owners wrote the code numbers down in the owners manual that came with the bike. Bet that ain't there either. With any luck you might have one of the original keys in your hand. Any luck? Now I have never pulled mine to check but there have been stories about the code number also being on the ignition key lock itself. So there are the options on finding the number to get a new key made to factory specs. Having one NEW key to work in all the locks is a good thing, Hope ya find what ya need. Mike
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