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  1. MiCarl
    Use a left hand bit and 9 times out of 10 just as it cuts through the head it runs the screw out.
  2. MiCarl
    Now to add another variation for you. The springs in my forks are not progressive. They are not stock. I don't know what they are. I run them at 0PSI. They have no preload spacer. They are so stiff that if there was a preload spacer I'd pull it out.
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    When it's all said and done, it's gone because we (not as individuals, but overall) are unwilling to pay for it. Warm bodies are expensive, companies cut back on them like mad so they can have their price be a nickle cheaper than the competition. Then we flock to the cheaper guy so the one with service either has to cut back or go bust. It's a vicious cycle to the bottom. The places we get excellent customer service (good restaurants, top flight hotels, resorts) we pay for it - usually directly in the form of tips.
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    You're a thief Pete. Glad to see somebody from here got them.
  5. MiCarl
    You'd need to make sure the can was clean. You don't want any contamination in there. Also, somehow need to keep the fluid in while you turn the can over and immerse it. The $29.99 Harbor Freight bleeder that is operated by your air compressor comes with a special bottle that is meant to do that. It's got a shut off valve and brackets to mount it to the brake reservoir. None of them for motorcycle though...... You could hold it in place.
  6. MiCarl
    I stand to the left, grab the grips, rock back and push it off. It aint easy, and I'm 6'0 250lbs.
  7. MiCarl
    I wasn't impressed by the Kobalt boxes at Lowes, they seemed poorly made (The welds looked like I did them!). I have been told that the big SS one seems ok but I didn't look at it. I ended up getting the Husky stainless base and chest from Home Depot. The quality seemed pretty good to me, although "flimsy" by Snap On, Mac etc. standards. I liked having shallow drawers because I use mostly smaller tools. The 36" width was just right for my work space. It's got a pull out work platform in the bottom of the chest which I didn't care about but do find myself using from time to time. At $750 it's better quality than Craftsman at twice the price.
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    Source for online manuals
  9. MiCarl
    Dan, You need to cut 10-12 inches off each side of that snow shovel. Not only will you not tire so quickly, it'll corner better too. Glad you're ok.
  10. MiCarl
    That's gonna count as the deal of the century then. Congrats!
  11. MiCarl
    I don't recall ever doing #4, #6 or #9 (at least since they put seat belts in the cars). Done all the others though, sometimes more than one at a time.
  12. MiCarl
    Did you say when the problem initially occurred the radio worked, but only in the ACC. position? That would likely be ignition switch, or maybe connector where it plugs into the harness. Spark in that neighborhood could be caused by the same thing.
  13. MiCarl
    I've bought from Hess. I got a square deal on my purchase.
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    MiCarl replied to dunvilsteev's topic in Watering Hole

    I like anything by Follett. My favorite has to be "Pillars of The Earth". The sequel "World Without End" is also outstanding. If you like historical fiction (middle ages) try them.
  15. MiCarl
    I think the link is fixed now.
  16. MiCarl
    Buy it now of $45. Somebody better snap it up! LINK
  17. MiCarl
    They are sold each. You need to order two for two helmets.
  18. MiCarl
    We use a pair of the full face set and they are awesome. Bit of warning though, the mic is quite large and finding a spot for it in the chin bar can be challenging.
  19. MiCarl
    This is a good point. Ball joints bad enough that you can see a change in camber should sound like a dump truck with three bowling balls in back.
  20. MiCarl
    You're not starting a job, you're starting a business. You need to get with an expert (business accountant) yesterday. How you structure the business will impact reporting requirements, legal requirements, ability to offer yourself retirement and health plans etc. A Sole Proprietorship may not be the best way for you to operate.
  21. MiCarl
    If the diaphragms don't have holes I wouldn't replace them. Parts shouldn't have fallen out when you pulled them. I haven't looked to see how the needle is locked in. Maybe someone else will come along and help with that.
  22. MiCarl
    AT&T would prefer you not know this...... You can purchase one of their brand new prepaid phones (Go Phone), stick in the SIM card from your daughter's phone and she's good to go. Their low end prepaid phones are often on sale for under $30.
  23. MiCarl
    Venture's don't have a plenum...... The plate the manual refers to is something flat to set the carburetor throats on before you tighten the bracket screws to make sure the throttle shafts are aligned. Misaligned shafts can cause problems. That's really only an issue if you separate the pair from one side. The connection right to left is a linkage so there is not an alignment issue. You'll have to separate left from right to pull the float bowls off. You shouldn't have to separate the 1-2 or 3-4 carburetor pairs. The service manual will also tell you not to open the pilot mixture screws. Don't believe that either, you can't properly clean them without pulling mixture screws. Mark the carburetor body in line with the screw slot then gently bottom the screw, counting the number of turns until it bottoms. Record the number of turns then remove the screw. Under there are a spring, a tiny washer and a tiny o-ring. You need to fish them all out. Now you can clean! When you put the screw back in gently bottom it then back it out the amount you recorded earlier. Do not soak the carburetors in a carb dip. It will damage the seals on the butterfly shafts. Replacing them is a really big job. They're hard to get, but I know a guy......
  24. MiCarl
    You don't need to "re-wire" the bike. You need to splice in a pigtail with connector where the converter box currently connects. You cannot easily run a 5 wire trailer from a 4 wire connection. You'd need some sort of logic system to watch the wires and decipher what was going on. Then you'd want a power wire so back to 5.......... Yes. The only thing you can realistically do with your current lights is to rewire the stop/run lights and ditch the amber ones. That's more work than simply connecting a 5 wire pigtail to the harness, under the seat, right where the converter currently plugs in. I'm wondering if the real issue here isn't that you lack confidence in your ability so you'd rather tackle the trailer than risk screwing up the scoot. Perfectly understandable. The better option would be to get a little help from someone that knows what he's doing. Then you learn some things and build your confidence for next time. You might even get me to make the trip if there's a hint of pizza.......
  25. MiCarl
    Gary, he's trying to go the other way. He has a 5 wire trailer but the bike already has the 4 wire converter. Stray, to clarify my earlier post - Your motorcycle has a 5 wire system, just like the trailer. That converter under your seat is so you can connect a 4 wire trailer. All you need is a 5 pin plug (to match the trailer) wired into the motorcycle system. I suggested wiring it into the harness where the converter connects just because it helps you find the right wires. Also, keeps all the connections together.
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