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  1. Sylvester
    [ One other thing that I noticed last night while looking at some specs online. They recommend synthetic oil, which I always use anyway. BUT...this thing takes 8.5 quarts of oil. Now any of you who know me know that I always use Mobil 1...but at over $8.00 per quart X 8.5 quarts PLUS the filter? Since MB reccomends 10,000 mile oil change it should not be all that bad.
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    Muffinman, Found two California Sidecars and one Hannigan (black) on Craigslist. The Hannigan looks great, it is a Classic model with all the stuff (camber, quick disconnect brakes, lighting, dampner and top). Hope to hear for this one soon and it is in Memphis, which is realitively close. Thanks for all the imput on the phone. I will keep you posted.
  3. Sylvester
    Thanks, That is a lot of information.
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    I looked at the electric angle adjustment, but when I saw the $1200 for the hydraulic brake I had an issue. That puts it up closer to the Hannigan. All the same I feel like the brake is needed on the outside. Given a passenger and the hack weight, it would put a motorcycle into a spin in panic stop. What else in the options do you have.
  5. Sylvester
    Which model Hannigan is yours?
  6. Sylvester
    I have decided on a third wheel and have always liked the idea of a sidecar. Who still use one and what options for manufacturers do I have. I already have looked at Hannigan and Texas Sidecar. I am confused with Motorvations options list but will contact them soon.
  7. Sylvester
    I would rather watch reruns of Orange County Choppers, when Paul and Pauly still talked. Oh yeah, Mikey was still stupid like now.
  8. Sylvester
    You have been added to my list, but I don't think I ever took you off from the last go-round. God will sort it out but I will keep them going North.
  9. Sylvester
    I caught the ad for Rick Haywood's trailer on the site this weekend. I would have never seen it if it went to the old ads, since I buy on impulse and don't really shop. "That is all I have to say about that." Spoken by a smarter man than me.
  10. Sylvester
    It doesn't matter as long as it meets the Yamaha specs. Some choose their oil by the way the clutch sounds. In my opinion, pick an oil and stay with it.
  11. Sylvester
    Ya think! Should have been done at least three times by now. Very simple procedure. There is a drain plug at the bottom of the differential and a fill plug about 2/3 of the way up from the bottom. I believe it takes a 17mm socket. Remove the top one and then the bottom plug and drain (with a pan under it). Leave alone for ten minutes to get it all down and out. Reinstall the drain plug, put a block of wood (2x4) under the kick stand to level up the bike some, and install 85-90W hypoid gear oil. You only put in enough to bring it up to the bottom thread of the filler hole. You may see some milky oil since it has been so long and wate will get into these since they have a vent. It is not a big deal. Whenever I am on a long ride and hit heavy rain, I change the fluid when I get home.
  12. Sylvester
    This is a case that Mama Yama knows best. Forget about it! IMHO
  13. Sylvester
    I can't remember if I was one to respond to your earlier post, but I have always maintained to run 3rd to 45-50 mph and never shift into 5th under 65 mph. These machines love rpm. I have a buddy that rides a RSTD and always lugs it around. He is always complaining of mpg and lack of acceleration. He will never listen to me so I gave up.
  14. Sylvester
    You ananlize well, but the safety factor built in to the tires is in excess of 20%. I run Dunlop D404s always and have for the last 100,000miles. I always get better than 10,000 miles for front and back. I ride mostly single an weigh 240#. About once a year my wife rides with me to the NC mountains for a weekend with more riders. I won't ask her but I would assume 180# +. We will leave next Friday for this weekend retreat and we will pack the tour pack and a bag on the top of it. We will ride twisties and switch backs to our intended site. On top of that I have 9600 miles on the tires (again D404s) and have plenty of tread left. I have no fear of riding there and no fear of tire problems. This is me. You need to do your own thing!
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    Will do Old Texan.
  16. Sylvester
    Yes that is correct. Is that a problem? If I angle the 90 degree stem 45 degrees from the center line of the tire, it will be accessable.
  17. Sylvester
    Thanks SMSgt. Now I have a definite. Now to find 10mm 90 degree valve stems. I have the one stock from the rear but I was hoping for chrome. I will keep ya'll posted.
  18. Sylvester
    I did the search before posting the thread and came upwith jack. I looked through the links you gave me and other than one person says they are both 10 mm and one saying they are 8mm and another saying the front is larger than the rear, they best link was the last with a schematic and part number. This however was for the back one only so I don't no about the front, yet. Oh well, I keep on keeping on! I thank you for your help XV1100SE.
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    I need to get new tire valves for my 02 RSMV. Does anyone know the size and vendor to get them from? I want 90 degree front and rear. I am going to mount the rear one facing the right side to make it easier to check and probably the same for the front. Thanks in advance!
  20. Sylvester
    Yes, I agree. Cape Coral, Florida would be a place where salt air would have some effect.
  21. Sylvester
    I agree with Big Tom. Tire pressure and good balancing. I use dyna beads and get over 10k miles on both front and rear on D404s. I keep 42# in the front and 44# in the rear.
  22. Sylvester
    Are they stock mufflers and tips? BUBs have had that problem with the chromed aluminum tips on them. I have read that they have gone to steel tips now and they last much longer. I just painted my BUB tips.
  23. Sylvester
    And God bless you and your riders!
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    Looks good to me. Is that a new one for 2012 or is it a 2011?
  25. Sylvester
    Oh yeah, Knob Noster, MO. I was a superintendent on the first set of hangers for the B-2 bomber. What a massive plane! God bless him for his service.
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