Marcarl
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I like it, says it well.
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Thanks for all the work you've done for this project Brad. Hope the problems something simple.
DIDDO:thumbsup2:
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What to do, What to say? I'm in a daze, all I can do is pray for you all
May your Shepherd fill you with a peace that passes all understanding.
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The one most important lesson I was taught at rider training, and probably put that way because we think of it too late as an afterthought:
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Maybe a dumb question but also maybe safe than sorry: how did you use the meter?
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Hard decision, easy answer. Lend them both to friends to take to Frt Collins, see which one comes back and then choose the other. Oh ya friends.
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Thanks for the good advice all and a special thanks to MarCarl for the call this morning. I did insert the loading coil in the new plastic connector which was machined out to be exactly like the original.
Wheuuuu, you had me worried. Now before you use your CB find someone with a matching meter and match it back up, or it still may burn out. Oh ya, You're welcome, you were only a phone call away, and it seems you have a very pleasant and helpful partner.
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Are you talking about the black plastic piece halfway up the antenna? Isn't that the loading coil. I'm certainly no expert, but I don't think you can set the SWR anywhere near correct if you just make a connector to hold the two pieces together. If I'm right, you could damage your CB transmitting with that setup. I hope someone with a little more knowledge will step in here. I hope I'm wrong.
This statment is dead on. Do not use your transmit button without the loading coil in place, IT WILL BLOW YOUR CB. Receiving works ok without the coil but transmit needs a balanced system!!!!!
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Peanut butter let it sit overnight.
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I rotate them every time I go for a ride, that way I don't forget to do it and have much more piece of mind while on the road. For me it's always saftey first, so I check to make sure that one time the stem is on top and the next it's on the bottom, just can't remember if it was on the top or bottom when I parked it last fall, darn does that mean I now have to get new rubbers? wonder what my wife will say about that,,,,,, I'm just getting a little older maybe?
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Hey Ventureriders
I patched up my diagphrams with liquid electrical tape last year and they worked great, however when I took the carbs apart last weekend to clean them I found the liquid tape was peeling off. I heard that some guys are using Plastidip for this and was wondering if it lasts longer.
I know the real solution is new ones but 2-3 hundred bucks are not that easy to find and this Forum is 'poor man tips and fixes.'
Once they start getting holes in them, it's a constant battle to keep ahead of the perforations, along with the possiblity of some of the goop smeared on the rubber coming off and screwing up the carb, it just isn't worth it. Flatout Motorcycle wants $174.04 US for the four, but I have seen them for about $35.00 ea. To me that is worth the change to new.
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In the mean time get some Seal All, clean it up well, put Seal All on it and you're away to the races until a new cover makes an appearing.
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Ace, do you just put a dab on the rotor or do you have to pull the wheel? Jim
I always figure when you do a job, do it right!!! The brakes, pads, rotors, spokes, rim, tires,,,,,,,everything, that way you sure you got the important pieces for sure. Gives longer tire wear, keeps the dirt off the wheels so you can wipe them off easy for looking good to go to church, no rust anymore,,, it's just awesome,,,, I like it sooo much I'm thinking about doing the whole scoot, just so it all looks the same, going to use different color greases to show off different parts and give it that customized look.
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I'll just be here and listen, and may the Great Shepherd be a comfort to His sheep.
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Question: Where are you putting, pouring the starting fluid.
Is it a spray starting fluid and is it eyther
if you take out a plug is it wet or dry
If all else fails, try something stupid, such as: Get on the scoot, put up kick stand, squezze the clutch, check the emergency shut off, turn the key, wait for fuel pump to stop, choke a little, and turn it over. Don't laugh I seen it work, in my own shop.
Other thing that comes to mind is that I would replace the cable before I'd get to any really serious stuff, you just might find your answer in that process.
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sure leave the dirty work to me...........
as Lonna said......his bike he can clean it.........
but then again.........they are his clothes, but we wash em
Ya or he walk around in them for 1 month straight
his dirty dishes but we wash em
What wrong with last night's supper, it was good then
his dirty bathroom but we clean em
whose bathroom?, oh he has his own? fancy!
his dirty kids but we clean them
Only when they're dirty, are they not yours
his dirty mind and we take care of it
In Redneck's case, what mind
his dirty.....well you get the idea..................
what would you do without us
as for redneck........I think wolfie will make sure he gets his.............
Got to have one first
but let me tell him this....if he doesnt take Lori to Fort Collins this summer.....well it wont be pretty......
as for rednecks bucket and sponge......well they would come in handy....stuff that wet sponge in his mouth to shut him up and put the bucket over his head........bang on it a few hundred times.....then we will see who cleaning the bikes.
Do I need to go on?
:rotf: Alright I'm otta here.
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I'm just going to sit here and be 'next to' you. My heart aches and my mind is stunned. How brief life can be. Our prayers for you Bro.
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That sounds like a great idea. We should get them all a nice wash bucket with a wash mitt, soap ,chrome polish and every thing else they will need to do there womanly dutys and keep our scoots clean and shiny.:stirthepot:
Guess you ain't going to Fort Collins or any other place a lady may show up. You got intestinal fortitude man and I hope lots of padding on the rear side.
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Thought I'd start a helpful thread on where to buy tires. It seems that prices are all over the board and if we can convince some retailer that there are 2000 members here that will buy on price we may have some results. Personally I don't mind if a retailer makes some money on what they sell, that way I know they will be there for service when I need it and will also be there when I need more stuff, but sometimes I see a ripoff happening and then it's time to put some competition into the mix. So when you post here, let us know where you bought your tires and for how much, including shipping or what ever else you paid.
Bought 2 Avon Vemons A41 and A45 for $500.00 mounted and balanced, Brantford ON 2006
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If somebody can figure out how to get this F350 (sounds like Ford to me) onto a 2nd gen, then maybe, just maybe the rest of us wouldn't have to drink so much beer waiting for everybody to join us for lunch.
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20 to 25 miles before you lose the clutch. Personal experience.Yeah, and my leg got hot too!!!
So you guys were riding together? Is there a name for that?
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I tried to post a picture, but I'm not that good at this fancy stuff, give me a wrench or hammer and I can do a lot more damage.
Yes, the ciriclip goes on the fork, then the joint, then the damper (cut side up) and then the upper tree. The ciriclip prevents the joint from sliding down and the upper tree keeps it from sliding up, so it stays in place. The o-rings are the babies that keep the air in. You should be using new o-rings so that you don't have any future problems. Be sure to lubricate with a little oil before you slide it all together but then clean the oil from the fork end that fits into the upper tree.
If you need more info, I'll post at 5 am tomorrow. Don't be afraid to ask if you're not sure.
Carl
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Goes on first, then the air joint goes in on top, then the spacer\damper, then the steering head presses down on it all to hold it together. Hope that helps.
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Nice job, took my front wheel off and put the buffer to it, took about 1 hour for just the edge, course then I got a 1st gen. Trick is to keep it looking good, any wild ideas out there?
A graphic safety video
in Safety and Education
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That was well worth the 2 hr download
Here's the translation for the captions:
This film is meant to warn of the possible dangers that could happen on the road.
1 out of 10 roads users is a rider.
In 70% of MC \ cage accidents the cager didn't see or seen the rider too late.
Not enough cagers figure MC into the daily traffic pattern.
MC must realize their vulnerable postion in traffic
A MC is vulnerable
Riders have more difficulty with road hazzards such as pot holes, branches, wild life, than what cagers do.
About 20% of auto accidents are fatal.
About 60% of MC accidents are fatal.
Because of his small profile the rider seems to be farther away than he really is.
Riders often use the engine as a brake and so fail to show a brake light.
In MC jargon the guardrail is seen as a guilotine or french fry cutter.
Painted lines are slippery business.
IN MEMEORY OF OUR FRIENDS.