Forum: Members Lounge
06-23-2012, 08:51 PM
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Oh well
I guess I'll have to settle for one of those who only has the original operators manual.
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-23-2012, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 3,273
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Wow
Man, what I wouldn't give for some stock standard pipes as nice as those....:D
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-22-2012, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 20
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I got one
I've read about 3/4 of it. Very interesting. Lots of ride stories and accident stories, etc....
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-22-2012, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 11
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Again
Those large things go very cheap with Greyhound and really fast.
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-21-2012, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,252
Mmo
I've been using MMO for years and I think it has all the advantages of the 2 cycle oil. Just squirt some in whenever I think of it....
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-19-2012, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,334
What?
Why are you using 32 yr old parts? I rebuilt my petcocks with new parts and I also have good floats and new float needle valves for just in case.
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-19-2012, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
Practice
Yeah, back in the day that was one of the things at MC rodeos. Now I practice going through town without touching down. sometimes I can go for hours in town without touching down. Timing the traffic...
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-18-2012, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,334
No probs
I've had the XS for many years and never had any problems with the vac petcocks. Making the changes to make an off position is just for those who don't have the skills to do it right. I'll bet you...
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-18-2012, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,334
Specials
There isn't an "off" position on the standards. You have to get the petcocks right and/or the floats right or you're in a heap of s**t. As for the specials, I would for sure keep the vacuum valve in...
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-17-2012, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,481
No sense
Didn't make much sense, but I can't see why some would think it's inapropriate here.... Maybe they're way too sensitive.
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-17-2012, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,448
Big bear
I met a big bear out here on a mountain road too narrow to turn around. He was about 20 ft away and when he stood up and faced me I got a little scared. He was a good 4-5 hundred pounds and looked...
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-17-2012, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,334
Petcocks?
The XS has vacuum operated petcocks or other vacuum systems, so why are you fiddling with petcocks?
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-14-2012, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 1,639
Views: 213,185
Vet Caps and Morons
A few days ago my best friend from high school sent me a ' Viet Nam
Veteran' cap. I never had one of these before, and I was pretty hyped
about it, especially because my friend Ron was considerate...
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-05-2012, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,971
Cigar lighter
Just put a cigar lighter on you bike fairing and plug it in there.
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-05-2012, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,971
Another option
I bought a Magellan 1340 Roadmate at the computer store as afactory refurbished model for $69.00 and it works great on trips. It has more functions than I ever learned to use, sticks to the...
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-04-2012, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,779
Speedo cable
If you notice the speedo cable has a collar on one end to keep it from going through the outer housing and that end should be just under the speedo to prevent it from falling out should the housing...
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-04-2012, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,048
Patriot Guard
I ride with the Patriot Guard Riders for funerals for fallen soldiers and I have seen a few rides with miles of bikes, probably lots more than 200. Sometimes on the freeway it becomes a real problem...
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-04-2012, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,779
Glasses
On my way to a rally on Fri the 13th. I stopped to look at a map and had to take off my sun glasses and put on my reading glasses. I have a glasses case mounted on the dash of the fairing and as I...
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-04-2012, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 1,639
Views: 213,185
Scotch & water
A lady goes to the bar on a cruise ship and orders a Scotch with two drops of water. As the bartender gives her the drink she says, 'I'm on this cruise to celebrate my 80th birthday and it's today..'...
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-02-2012, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 6,374
Hard
Gassin' it hard to get through the intersection before the light changes. Yeah I know, stupid, but the guy turned left in front of me and I hit him at about 75 mph. I jumped up just before impact and...
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-01-2012, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 15,832
Ah yes
Excellant resource for sure. Should be posted somewhere it can be found easily....
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-01-2012, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 6,374
Avoided?
I didn't say impact was avoided. Drove right into the back seat of a '62 pontiac once, no helmet. There was surely an impact, but when it happened I wasn't there. No helmet, no injuries. That's what...
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Forum: Members Lounge
06-01-2012, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 6,374
Rag on
I know that you think I don't wear a helmet, but the doo rag is between the helmet and the head to prevent the helmet liner from getting rotten and smelly from the sweat. All you guys think you are...
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Forum: Members Lounge
05-31-2012, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,900
Old one
I got one I wear all the time that's at least 5 yrs old, but still in good shape. Firm rubber foam for support and not deteriated but I always use a "Do rag" under it to keep the sweat off the foam...
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Forum: Members Lounge
05-31-2012, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,701
Crash bar
Mack, I see you have the same crash bar I have. People have been very intrested in that bar and I can't find them. Where did you get it? I want to get some made but at 5 at a time it's $285 each and...
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