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  1. Snaggletooth
    I had rust issues with my gas tank a couple years back so I took the dive and tore the bike down and did a reseal using the Caswell epoxy treatment. That was a new product for me to use and I wondered about the long term results. I've had some failures before with other products. Every spring I pull the sending unit to inspect the tank and it has always looked fine. It's like a Thermos bottle inside with the epoxy. But I figured the true test would be the fuel filter itself. So while I was changing plugs the other day I changed the fuel filter. So with a bit over 12,000 miles since the last filter change I was happy for find NO sediment in the filter at all. Nada. That was a first. So if anyone is considering treating their fuel tank........ Go for it. The long term benefits are worth it. Not a single carb issue since the treatment. It's worth the time, effort and money to get it over and done with. Mike
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    Well, yeah that's SOP for me. But I just put in my 3rd set for the season. Been riding a bit more this year.
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    I'm big on the DEKA AGM. 3rd season on mine and going strong. American made. 330 CCA I think it is. More than the Odessy AGM. The DEKA is the same size as the stock battery and has extra mounting studs for extra feeds. Tough case and built strong. I've never used a tender on the DEKA. Never needed one. Always top of the charge. Discharge rate on an idle AGM is extremely low. Mine sat 3 months during winter storage a and never dropped lower than 12.6. I'll buy another when this one dies out. Sometime. In the future. Someday. Check out bohannonbattery.com for specs. Or skydoc_17. He sells them also.
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    Oh ... a wiseguy uh?
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    Great news Brad. Thanks for the update. Mike
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    Ok, I'm wondering....... I used the NKG DPR8EA plugs for a couple years and wasn't happy with the life span. I changed to the NKG DP8EA plugs a year or so ago. Not much difference in how long they last. I run them at .035 gap and they are consistant with a nice tan burn on all of them. No fouling and gaps are barely off spec. I can clean and regap them and not get a lot of improvement. It's the same story every time. The bike starts and runs great for about 4,500 to 5,000 miles and all of a sudden it gets picky about starting. I mean real picky. Down right bitter about starting. It will always start, but it's a stand off for a while. A quick change of plugs and she's back to touch of the button. Same way every time. I expect more life from a plug than that but I can not find a reason for the the plugs failing at such a regular schedule. None of the obvious stuff anyway. Caps and wires were new two years ago and still test like new. No corrosion, no resistance issues. The battery isn't the problem either. It's full charge and as soon I change the plugs she's like new again. Any suggestions? Mike
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    I'm with Condor on this one. If you need to replace the old battery I'd go DEKA. I'm only into my third season with mine now but it's been flawless during that time. And I have abused it pretty badly during that time. It's handled more than any other battery I owned and comes back to full power with a charge. Mike
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    I'm 285 all by my lonesome and with all the stuff I keep in the bags I'm sure I'm over 330 lbs. I like the ride at 0 in the front (Progressives) and about 65 in the rear. I keep the damper at 2 most the time. Rides pretty smooth for me there. Mike
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    Prayers up and running.
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    On average about 3 hours a day on the road for work so 21 there, then there are my Sunday rides. So that can run up to 7 or 8 hours for that. I'm bumping close to 30 most weeks. Reminds me ..... I need to do another oil change. Damn! Now that I think about it I haven't even sat in my car since the end of April. Better check and see if my daughter still has it. LOL!
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    Thoughts for the the Warden and you Dan.
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    And they come together to look like this. And 2 bills is about right for the whole project.
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    Dry ice

    Snaggletooth replied to kenw's topic in Watering Hole

    Yep, works pretty good if the dent is smooth. I've done quite a few from hail damage, (God bless the Midwest) and "most" of them don't even show. A nice flat slab of dry ice and wrapped it in a thin flannel cloth. Hold it onto the dented surface and wait. Some of them can take a while. I'd sometimes hear a small "click" and it would be pulled back into shape. If there is a sharp crease in the dent it won't work very well. Ya got some heavy gloves? Gets a bit nippy doing it this way. Worth a try anyway. Mike
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    I can hear it now. (Southern Drawl Added for Entertainment Value) This glass is mine. This glass is urine.
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    Funny you should ask ...... Been playing with another idea from a project I did a while back. It gets the GPS off the bars and onto the dash. It's a good solid mounting point. I started with the dash "visors" in the beginning to cover the cracks on the tops of the dash panels where they mount to the stay frame. That evolved into the visor and again into the sport camera mount on the left side of the dash. Then the idea of extending the right side using a heavier material with a flange/lip coming off the back side that could be shaped up or down depending on the riders height and/or preference that would allow the stud mount from the original GPS mount to be attached through the lip. I've been playing with patterns for the new visor/mount and it looks like it should work fine and keep the GPS out of the wind and in view. I'm waiting for an extra GPS suction cup mount ($12.00) to strip for parts and not have to strip my original one. No pictures yet as I'm still playing with carboard templates. But you might get the idea of what I'm talking about from these pics. Mike
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    So ........... she was trying to outrun the BF/EX? Seriously......glad she's ok.
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    Cool. It's progress my friend. Mike
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    You are going where so few have gone before........... Be fun to see what you come up with.
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    Great idea! The way things are today how often does one hear "Thank You" anymore. Also a fine way to build a stronger relationship with the shops that do their best to take care of us. Mike
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    Well Howdy, Welcome to the site. A '83 V-Maxed eh? You and Dingy should hit it off pretty good. But enjoy the show. We got a fun crowd here, if nothing else shall we say ....entertaining? Mike
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    Crap! Now I really feel bad. You were within 8 miles of me. Sorry to have missed you guys. Mike
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    Always interested in how much stuff you can take off one of these old girls.
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    Wow! Like they say Rocket ..... WHAT A RIDE! Ya know, they write books about trips like this, maybe sell the movie rights. Lets see.... maybe ......Old Coots on Old Scoots? And I missed being able to meet up and ride a bit with you guys by 50 miles. Damn! So where ya going next trip? Mike
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    Dang! That slipped right past me. I saw the flag but I thought they spoke British there.
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    The hex head you were trying to loosen is shown on the left side of pic #1. It goes into the damper at the bottom. It is recommended to use Blue LocTite during assmebly. So it would take a bit to break it loose. The top of the damper is where you need to use a "special" tool to hold that in place while removing the hex bolt. Sorry no pics of the inside of the top but the pic of my tool should explain it. Used 5/8 All Thread with nuts LocTited on both ends. Cheap and simple. As stated you will not need to disassemble that section but it helps to know whats in there. Just make sure they at tight before putting it all back together. You should be fine even with turning them for while. Mike
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