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    Alex, As mentioned the tire size is narrower, so it does assist in helping the bike turn quicker. Depending on your size (height wise) you may want to install Leveling links and keep the stock 150 tire. The level links will achieve what the narrow tire does and reduce the rake of the front forks, which will make the bike feel lighter to turn. The one thing I noticed when I had the narrow front Avon on my '99 was in a strong cross wind the bike didn't seem as stable. I went back to the 150 on the next set of tires and put the links on and it was better. The links are an option if you have a decent inseam, I'm almost 32" and it was just fine. If your a bit more height challenged then the 130 would probably be a good way to go...hope this helps.
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    Joe, Send me your addy, I have what your looking for and we can get it to you.
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    Rick, I dont want to change your mind on the reverese bleed, but there is an easier way....Speedbleeders. I have had a set on my last bike and I can tell you that I changed out the entire fluid in all of the hydraulic systems in less than 20 minutes. I have removed lines and cleaned them out and installed with nothing in the system. Put the speedbleeders on fill the reservors and it was so fast and easy that I wont do it any other way. Just a thought to poder on....here's the site http://www.speedbleeder.com/
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    Chris, Is your bike a standard or does it have the CLASS system on it. If your not seeing it leak with the soapy water trick on the fork tubes then I would start looking at the tops of the forks behind the fairing. Like Bob mentioned there are 4 orings at the top of the forks, I would check there too. If it has the class system....then you have some other fittings to check
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    Mind you this is just MY opinion, buy factory Yamaha fork seals, as far as a kit....I have never heard of a complete kit. Also if your going to remove the forks from the bike, and you haven't really attemped replacing fork seals, let a dealer do it. The reason I say this is that they have all the nice little tools to do it and are skilled at getting it done without problems. I know there are many of you yelling at the computer that it's not that hard. But the last thing you would want is to make a mistake, and have a leak after you have done it all.
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    Both of the backrests are good ones, I personally would go with Diamond R as they have done a LOT for this site and offer us a great discount. Their customer service is great and their product is top notch. Albiet little the Diamond R is easier to put on in my estimation, you wont go wrong with either product.
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    Hey.... There are some faces there that I recognise Great to see and hear y'all had a good time....I love the sign Lonna and I are going to try to get down there again this year, probably wont be on the bike, but thats ok. I've always said that once you folks started to do these M&E's you would be addicted....looks like your proving that point Thanks for the pics Ponch, it was great seeing them when I woke up
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    My Friend, I read of your daily trials and look up to you, even though you will never admit it, your one of the strongest people I know. As much as it hurts me, being your friend and seeing you in pain, I know that your working through this as exactly you should be. There are many of us that think of you on a daily basis, I being one of them. It's great when you share your thoughts, and pain with us. I know for me it makes me happy to be alive and slow down a bit to smell the roses. I have said it before and will again, the phone is always on, and were always here to chat....the good days will continue Buddy
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    I have a set ready to go, shoot me your addy and we'll make it happen
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    Jonas, As I remember they only had about half a dozen rigs that all they did was transport bikes. Not to seem redundant, but I was VERY impressed with the one that came and picked up my bike. The truck and trailer were immaculant, dual levels with a hydraulic lift gate...top notch gear. I seriously wouldn't think twice to use them if I needed to.
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    Gineau Pigs dont oink...they squeak...silly Floridian
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    It's cool Boss....you be the trail blazer and I'll be the anchor/rope man, you know I always have your back
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    Now Ladies, regardless of if you like mexican or not, the fact that your husbands joined this site is a reason for you all to be grateful. Now would any of you ever met eachother if we weren't so involved with the site....I think not .....and your welcome!
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    Well I know you and that does scare me....but your right, they are 2 of the best folks we have here. Both I consider good friends and I know that I couldn't have done a lot of things without them....this is a cool place no matter what anyone says
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    Boss....your no dummy, but I'm leary on how they can give $25 to you for joining. I'm all about saying to hell with paypal as they are like ebay with chargings becoming outrageous. I'm gonna have to see how this pans out a bit, it's probably ok but that little voice is talking, and when I dont listen to him I get in trouble
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    Ha Ha Ha
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    I had a bike I sold on ebay that the fella who bought it was in Florida and used this place. http://www.haulbikes.com/haulbikes.html Now I'll tell you, this was a very slick setup, I was very impressed with the rig that came and got the bike (at 2am) and I talked with the driver for about 30 minutes or so. I wouldn't hesitate to use them if I have to have a bike shipped.
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    I suppose....if you say so
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    Yeah, that was my 1st one I made, now I make them out of aluminum. They are real handy to have.
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    I'm not positive, but Bill Predock (wpredock) did end up putting a Venture trunk on his RSTD. I would like to believe that it's just a simple changeover of the hardware and install the trunk, but you might want to PM him and ask what he did.
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    Did you go to the pizza place in old downtown St. Charles? That is a great place
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    Tom, Are you talking about the rack that the rear trunk sits on?
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    I like it
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    We are a hip place....that doesn't surprise me, we are cool folks to be around....well some of us
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    At 4K if you buy it now, there is still an easy 4 to 5K to make it useable, and it's still a salvage title. Which puts it right in the value of just buying a used one for that price....there is no deal with that bike unless you want to customize it.
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