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Sorry Ken, I have no 2X left. I have an XL and a 3X if either of those will work for you.

Yes, they were ordered and I still have some. See this thread for ordering info. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17406

OK folks. Everybody who has asked for a shirt up to this point is now covered. That includes RiderDuke and JRichard. I am pretty much out now though. Here is what I have left: 1 Medium, 1 XL, 1 XXL, 1 XXXL. Now I have quite a few that are spoken for but not paid for yet. If any more become available, I will let you know.

Well, it turns out the the key in the flywheel was just fine. All the valves were a bit loose but not bad. I did find one of the rods appeared to be out of the seat a bit. None were bent. I lined all the rods back up, adjusted the valves and put it all back together. It seems to be running good again. I ran it full throttle and with the mower engaged and there was no backfiring. I won't call it fixed until I actually need to mow again. Raining here today though. I THINK it is OK now.

Folks, I have had this device on my bike for several years now and it is fantastic. Yes, it does work with the Buddyrich cable.

I've got to do a count later today. I think I have one but let me be sure.

I also have a SWR meter. Anybody coming to MD is welcome to use it.

Those pictures just keep coming back don't they. I think I have narrowed this down though. After taking to Eusa, I am betting that it's a sheared key on the flywheel. I broke a drive belt last weekend and finally got a new one delivered on Friday. Got it on and mowed about 3/4 of the yard before the backfiring started. When the belt broke last week, it got wrapped in the mower clutch and quickly bound everything up. It made a lot of noise and stopped the engine very quickly. Very likely that the key is sheared. I'll pull the flywheel today and check it. Thanks for all the responses.

I used to have the turn out Samson's on my '99 but they were just way too loud. I then with with Khromewerks. They were a little better and you could repack them when they got a little louder over time. I felt that the Khromewerks were just better mufflers. I finally got tired of even that much noise though so ended up going back to stock. I installed a set of RSTD mufflers with the tips that can turn down or out. No louder than stock but I like the looks.

Buddy, Yes, that is a real possibility. Those rods are aluminum of all things. I've already replaced them one time about two years ago. Very easy to do and there were no valves burned. I plan to check that tomorrow. Eusa1, Got your PM. Thanks. If I don't find a valve problem, that is the next thing I will check. Sounds like a big job though and I hope I don't have to do it. This mower has just shy of 1700 hours on it now. I guess I can't complain but I know that when I bought it, I wished it had a Kohler or Kawasaki engine.

Here is the problem. Snapper zero turn. 21 HP Briggs Vanguard engine. Already run several tanks of gas through it this spring so it's not old gas. The problem just started the last time I mowed. Backfiring bad through exhaust. Worse when I engage the blades and put a load on the engine. Worse as I give it more throttle. Starts easily. Things I've done so far. New plugs, new air filter, Seafoam. None of which has helped at all. Tomorrow I plan to check the valve clearance but I doubt that is the problem. Any suggestions?

hmmm.........maybe it's time to report it stolen.

I have an extra. I'll be happy to send it. Be sure to include your address with the PayPal.

You guys are making a lot of assumptions. First of all, you need to remember that I technically OWN the Red Baron. Maybe I'll sell it to Jonas, MAYBE I won't. He can't be bothered to be here for my maintenance day so maybe I can't be bothered with selling my beautiful Red Baron.

Jonas, The only way you can do that, I think, is to have the pictures uploaded somewhere else and then link to them in your post.

I believe he is. Check the classifieds under "member vendors" and "Carbon_One".

I've honestly never seen one that is wider. Don't know if something could be modified to work or even if they have any that are wider enough to do what you want.

NOTE: SHIRTS ARE ORDERED. If you did not get your order in by now, sorry that you missed it. I ordered a very few extra so send me a PM and I will see if I have one for you. If you DID list that you wanted one, it was ordered whether you have paid or not. Please submit payment via PayPal to dnelson@frontier.com If you replied that you wanted one but have changed your mind, please let me know and I'll release yours to somebody who didn't get their order in.

It's not too late. For those who will not be at MD, just add $3.00 for shipping within the continental USA. I think that should cover it. Probably $5.00 shipping to Canada.

Condor, It's not that unusual to see a little fluctuation if it is idling when the turn signals are on. The fast blinking is a concern though. I recommend that you pull off the left rear turn signal lens and check for water and/or corrosion. I've seen several that got water in them and it always seems to be the left rear. I guess because it leans that way when on the side stand.

Just bumping this up again. I will be placing the order for the shirts tomorrow morning so if you want one, please post the sizes you need. If you don't jump in now, you probably won't get one.

Really sorry to hear this news. It's always hard to lose a fellow rider, especially when it is one of our own. God bless the family in their time of need.

Yes, I got it and that's fine too.

OK folks, I'm going to have to order these shirts first thing tomorrow morning in order to get them here in time. I waited too long to get on this. So.....the price is going to be $20.00 per shirt. These are very good quality Hanes Beefy T with pockets. It would be very helpful if those of you who use PayPal would get your payment sent because I have to pay this in full when I place the order tomorrow. Please mark it as personal or "gift" when you do so. Otherwise, they will keep about $2.00 or so of it. You can send the PayPal payment to dnelson@frontier.com Thanks, Don