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  1. Snaggletooth
    Only two things off the top on that slider. It's sticking due to being gummed up or..... the diaphram is breaking down. Either way it's not hard to acess and remove to inspect. I'd take a close look in a dark room with a flashlight behind it to see if there are holes or small rips developing. Mike
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    Some how, I'm having a hard time mustering up any grief for your life style. Nope..... nuttin'. Sorry. Mike
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    I don't know what to say....... stunning! You have to wake up with a smile seeing that everyday. After looking out my window this morning I closed the curtains and went back to bed with a box of Kleenex. Apparently I need to move to a new location. The view I have is lacking. Mike
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    I heard back from Bob and he says his short version I posted the pic of is about 3.5 inches. Bob mentioned he had an idea for those of you interested it being able to install RAM mounts on the studs also and we are looking at that now before I post the details. He mentioned the number on cost for a pair would probably be in the area of $35.00. We are talking shipping now to see what he wants to do. Progress is being made. More info later. Mike
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    My '84 has the bumper that lays againt the strut. It just pops into the hole in the lower and the bumper cushions againt the frame work. Mike
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    I think these are the same also. http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BARON%2DTWIN%2DMARKER&CartID If they are the larger ones I have some NOS grills to fit if you are looking. Mike
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    Very sharp Idea there Jeff. I filed that one in my "improvement" notes. Thanks. Mike
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    The nut gets removed..... forever! (or somewhere you can find it later anyway) The stud is threaded to replace the nut with 10mm X 1 pitch to match the bolt from the controls. The controls from both sides are held in place by a splined shaft that seats into the riser. So that allows for the up and down adjustments to the controls. Pay attention when you look at that as there is a pin in that connection that limits how far up and down they can be moved. If that pin does not align with the slot it will bind and not seat properly. Once the controls are set where you want them there are the two pinch bolts on the risers that bind it in place. The nut itself, or the stud replacing it does hold the controls on, but the pinch bolts do most the securement. I tighten the studs down then hit the pinch bolts and it ain't going anywhere. If you remove that nut and look inside the riser you will see what I'm talking about. Mike
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    I used to do photography for companies in the trucking industry. I had many that were displayed in the company offices for the vanity walls but there were some that were published in national magazines. If they displayed them "on site" I and the employees had no issue with it. I had sold them the photo and gave them ownership of it. But.... If I provided any photo that was to be displayed in public for advertising, or to be published in mags I made dang sure I had signed model releases from EVERYONE that was shown in that that picture or they didn't get the image. Even stock photo sites I submited to had to have a model release submited with the photo for the files. Unless there is something in your company policy signed by you, that states they they have rights to publish any photo I would certainly question it if you don't want it displayed. Mike
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    So we have the same neighbor looks like. A couple years back I was setting my float levels on the bench in the garage using diesel fuel. The neighbor showed up and was asking questions about what I was doing and surprised at the diesel fuel. A few days later I had the bike out in the driveway running and he stopped over again. He commented he was surprised a bike that ran on diesel burned so clean. I still haven't told him. Probably won't. I have considered putting a "Diesel Fuel Only" sticker on the tank cover just for chuckles. Mike
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    Ok...... I'm waiting to hear from Bob on how long his "Short" one is. But this is the list of interested parties so far. I'll try to keep this updated so Bob can see what is wanted. Dingy Short 2 Trader Short 1? reddevilmedic (contacting) Prairiehammer Short 2 painterman67 Short 2 calgaryrider Short 2 Wizard765 Short 2 Jayceefolly Short 2 tz89 Short 2 motorcycle.jockey Short 2 As of 050912
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    Nice ride...... and ya got to love that color. Glad you're sticking around. Mike
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    I just got this from my friend Randy, the Marine I've known and grown up with since we were kids. Drat... didn't work.
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    Yep. One item to a side would probably be about 3". The thing to consider is the over lap of the item mounted. Like the waterproof case for my GPS is wide so that covers a fair bit of the stud on the rear side. Something you wanted to mount on the same side of the bike on that stud may not fit mounted on the rear of the stud. Depending on the item it might fit turned mounted towards the front of the stud. Even at 4" two mounts to a side can be a bit tight.
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    Yes. Nut off.... stud on. Stud is threaded to fit.
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    I'm sure Bob can do the bullet shape on whatever ends up. But the question still rides guys......how long do you want them to be for your applicatoins? How much space do you want available? The short one?........ You guy ain't making this easy.
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    The other day I posted about a recent project I had done. My handlebars extention studs for the 1st gen bikes. I had a few responses that some of you were interested in them. It turned out Bob Myers had done something much like my studs back in '08, much shorter than mine are at 4 inches and he made his at a much higher level of quality than I was able to. He actually has the right tools!!! So I contacted Bob and we talked about it. He has offered to make some of these sets for the guys interested, if there are enough to justify setting it up. So in the exchange with Bob the questions discussed where the material and the big one was how long should they be? Bob is looking at using 1" aluminum in stead of the 7/8" I did mine out of. The one Bob did for his bike is the 1st picture. Mine are the second shot. Which one looks better? Hello Mr. Myers! With mine at 4" on the bars there is exactly 4" between the inner ends. Some of you were interested in shorter ones. So for those that are interested in a set, or one, or a handful post your preference for for how long you would want them on this thread and we shall see what the choices are and what can be done to get this rolling. I can't give any idea of what the cost might be until we hit on some specs for Bob. By the way..... these will probably not be available in wood at this time. Sorry. Let us know. Mike
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    The ones at Wally World I checked out. They are much lighter, thinner than the ones I wear. Probably as dry and breathable, maybe not as durable. All I can find on my tags is Style # FT10322-01. They are labled as Fogg Toggs outerwear. No other clue as to any other model. Bought mine at a local independent bike shop for about $79.00 bucks. You already know how I feel about mine. I'm 6'2" or so and 280 lbs. I wear the XXL to a allow for over the riding jacket and pants. Mike
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    Nice ride Dan. Off to a fresh start and ride safe buddy. Mike
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    Now see what ya started! Now I can see piles of saw dust, shaving everywhere....... Teak accessories.... Brazilian Rosewood trim.... Tiger eye Maple side panels..... OMG!! Wicker seat covers! NO NO NO! Stay away from the Bamboo! Wait! They have been making helmets out of Bamboo haven't they. http://www.webbikeworld.com/eicma-2011/2012-roof-helmets/ Carry on guys..... Never mind me. Mike
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    What you laughing about? My first mock up for these was made from a piece of broom stick. That was left over from what I used to use for my first damper tool for fork rebuilds. And every guy knows every good idea involves a woody.
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    Ok, some of you have expressed interest in this idea and I appreciate your comments and kudos. But being a simple guy with a simple shop I can not produce these cheaply or with any decent quality control to produce a product I would be proud of offering. So..... I've talked to Bob Myers and he would be interested it making these for the folks that are interested in a set. The deal is you contact Bob via PM to let him know you want a set and he will let you know what he can do. He's talking using 1" aluminum round stock for his studs. There is no doubt that he will produce a stud far nicer than what I came up with. So there it is..... PM the man if you want them. Thanks again for all your comments. Mike
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    I was thinkin' about it......... Then I thought about it some more..... Then I ran out of chilli and got to work.
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    Ok... got them on the bars. They lined up fine thanks to Danos drill work. The studs are 4" long and there is exactly 4" between the inner ends. From the seated position the line of sight was good for the gauges. Nothing was obstructed. I hung one of my Venture bags on the riser and that holds the power cord for the GPS tucked in out of the way for use and storage. In my opinion, 4" is about right. Maybe get away with 3" depending on what you decide to mount on them. So that's a wrap on that project. Mike
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    Yes.... My legend lives on!
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