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  1. Condor
    Presently I have 7 on the list and paid for. Rich-99 would be #8. However, I need to be up front with those folks already on the list and have paid via paypal, and at least fill them in on what's been going on in the last couple of days. #1 I had reason to call Odyssey on a warantee issue. My battery (PC680MJ) developed a dead cell. The manufacture date was in Aug'05. So I called them and was told that if used it in a power sport application it was out of warantee, and they would not cover it. I tried to explain that the warantee starts from the time of purchase from a dealer at the time of sale, and it could have set on a dealers shelf for a year or more making it fall under the 2 year warantee limit. They were pretty firm about not dealing with it. Did I want a replacement? Sure. So, I'm sending it back to them with an invoice dated Aug '06, and see what happens. It's not doing me any good. #2 If this is what we can expect from them when it comes to customer good will, I'm not sure I want to deal with them any longer. They love our group buys, but after market service shows some lacking. #3 I have also been telling every one that Odysseys are the best thing since sliced bread, and I belived it, but that thinking has been shaken. #4 After telling me that they would be getting a shipment of 680's and 545's the first of May, they are now saying it will now be sometime in June. So.... I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm getting ticked off. Rest assured that anyone that has paid, your payment is safe, and will be refunded if I can't resolve some of these issues, or I can refund them right away if everybody wants...... I also want to appologize for misleading folks. Questions?
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    Yep,they're Markland....
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    This the final call for those on the list that haven't yet sent their money in. If you still want to get a brace you need to send the payment in now. Some of you may have changed your mind, and that's OK, just let me know. Also there are a few on the list that I'm unable to contact. If I don't hear from you by friday evening, I'll have to consider you're no longer interested. Sorry. For those that have sent in their payments, please go to the first post and check your name. Make sure you are marked as paid, and you have the correct finish marked. If I've made a mistake.... yeah it happens..... let me know. I'll be giving the manufacturer the final results on Saturday morning. ~Condor~
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    Gas prices

    Condor replied to MikeM8560's topic in Watering Hole

    Our whole economy is dependant on dino fuel. The oil producing nations have got us right where they want us, and haven't fired a shot... We should have gone after the middle east nations when, after tons of money was spent developing the oil industry in ME countries, they kicked the oil companies out, and took over all the assets without a kiss my patoot.... And we folded like a wet blanket.
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    There are two different floorboards available used. Markland and Venture Line. IMHO the Venture lines are a lot better looking and have the same board configuration as the venture line passenger boards that are so common. The board on the VL is triangular in shape and the Marklands are more oval. Plus I'm not sure Markland made heel/toe/brake pedals??
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    Yeah, I vote for the kick stand switch as well.... Tell us we win anything...
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    It is a good looking brace. I'm no engineer, but I would think that the position of the notch up against the fork would hinder water drainage, and the pricipal of a thicker brace is to prevent flexing and have the front forks respond in unison, and from the looks of the size of the notches in the screw areas it might make the walls weaker and allow flexing..... I think???? I'm gonna look for some plugs.
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    He should have told you that in the begining instead of learning about it here.....
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    Brad, I just checked that area on the '93 and the only thing that I could find with a blk/brn 2 lead wire is for the left hand speaker.....??
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    I would think that the slots might?? mess with the integrity of the brace. I'm going to take a look at it when I get mine and toy with the idea of punching scuppers.... that's boat talk.... drain holes... into each opening, or hunt around for some of those plastic caps that would fit...??. But then it never rains in California
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    Not sure what you mean by weep holes Todd??? As far as being like a Super Brace, I think you need to ask is it like all the other braces that are on the market.... but here are the pics. You be the judge. http://i10.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/e4/c5/0c81_1.JPG http://i13.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/e4/c5/155e_1.JPG http://i2.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/e4/c5/b5dd_1.JPG
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    If the bike had been sitting for 2 years with an empty tank in a hot cold atmosphere it probably will develop rust on the tank walls. The tank 'breathes' during temp changes and will draw in hot humid air when it cools down for the night which collects on the walls and creates rust spots. The next day it heats up and the air will expel leaving the condensation. The next night the whole cycle starts all over again. Not all water in a tank comes from wet fuel. A bigger problem occurs when the tank is full, and the heavier water settles to the bottom of the tank and the bottom of the tank corrodes. Rust particals on the walls will sluff off and if enough gets in the bottom of the tank it can plug filters and even plug carb jets. I ask the dealer to inspect the tank, and if there is a significant amount of rust present to replace the tank under warranty, or his cost if Yamaha won't warranty the problem.
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    Gas prices

    Condor replied to MikeM8560's topic in Watering Hole

    Man I love sailboats!!! 40 gallon diesel tank and 24mpg..... before I put up the sails.. And the wind is still free.....
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    Here's a couple of pics if they'll help.
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    A while back I picked up a set of THESE off ebay for spares. Cheap enough....
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    My gold '83 has a custom tan leather seat made by a local leather guru. Looks great and sits very comfortable. The only thing is I have to treat it just like a horse saddle and use Farnam's Leather New on it about every couple of months. Most folks that have seen it think it looks great....
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    Gas prices

    Condor replied to MikeM8560's topic in Watering Hole

    Shoot.... I walked into a gas station the other day and asked for $5 dollars worth of gas. The attendant farted and gave me a receipt.................
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    Thanks Rocket.... If anyone is under the impression that you are getting a Super Brace after what had transpired in the closed brace thread, I need to reiterate that this is a fork brace from a different manufacturer. NOT A SUPER BRACE
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    Yep, I got carried away and replaced all 6 of my bleeders on my '83 with speed bleeders. Don't have any trouble bleeding the brakes, but do have trouble once in a while with the clutch fluid. The air rises faster than fluid can flow down the line. So I usually end up reverse bleeding the clutch. Which ever way you end up going make absolutely sure you get all the air out of the '83's lines. The brakes need all the help they can get....
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    Yeah, it's tuff. I put mine up for the winter when the temps get below 60......
  21. Condor
    Hey Dan, Yep, you're on the list. The payment 'how to' is in the first post of this thread.....
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    Gas prices

    Condor replied to MikeM8560's topic in Watering Hole

    I remember years ago when running south of the boarder to buy fuel was commonplace. Out of curiousity I just did a search on Pemex prices, and it looks like it may start again. Updated March 2008 Magna: Aproximately $2.38 Dlls/gallon Premium: Aproximately $ 2.97 Dlls/gallon Diesel: Aproximately $2.01 Dlls/gallon
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    Bongobobny mentioned something, and I got to thinking.... and that's dangerous. He said he planned on polishing his new brace out to a chrome shine and then sealing it with a couple of coats of clear. The Aluminum Braces regularly come anodized. I'm into low maintenence so the anodized finished is OK by me, but.... if there any others on the list that were thinking along the same lines as Bob, let me know, and I'll have yours held out of the anodizing process and delivered in a natural finish.
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    For all those interested in picking up an Odyssey Battery for your scoot, the last day I'll be taking payments will be the 29th of this month. So, if you are interested, you need to get to me. This years group buy has been a bit slow, so once it's closed, it'll be another year before we think about starting another one..... For those that have been waiting patiently, many thanks. Time is getting short.....
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    Gas prices

    Condor replied to MikeM8560's topic in Watering Hole

    A whole new underground industry... Black market wind and sun.... Pssst... Wanna buy some wind?
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