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    Been praying for you, brother, and will continue to do so!
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    Anything can be made to fit with ingenuity and engineering, but no, it is not a direct bolt on. Awwwww, man, what a time to be on linited funds...
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    That is so sad...
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    Ditto!!
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    Oops, my bad! that's how it acts with the front tire off. With the front tire on, though, it pretty much stays wherever I place it. Maybe my tension is just a tad tight... Main point, along with the up/down force suggested, I wanted to make a point about the smoothness of the feel as opposed to any binding feeling by turning the handlebars with the front off the ground... Edit: From a design standpoint, as viewed from the side (and from the front), the center of mass of the assembly should ideally line up with a vertical line at the center of where you want the assembly to pivot on. In other words, as viewed from the side of the bike, there should be just as much mass forward of the steering head as there is behind the head. Too much behind the head and you loose some of the feeling of the front tire, and too much ahead of it makes it a little harder to control. Least wise that's what I remember from the last discussion we had on the pros and cons of extended front ends. The fact that my front end acted as described shows the effect of more mass behind the vertical centerline of the assembly as opposed to with a better balance the wheel stays where I put it regardless. Either that or we tend to get waaaay too technical at work...
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    Also, while on the centerstand with the front wheel off the ground, when you turn the handlebars/wheel off center and let go, the wheel should return to straight ahead position every time. If it is sluggish or doesn't return to center position, you definately have a problem with the bearings and/or bearing tightness...
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    Hmmmmmm, that rider should be wearing pink chaps...
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    Yes, they are stubborn as a mule, aren't they?!!? Hope Jess has a speedy recovery and is back to her old self in no time Jack!
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    Awwww, and here I thought maybe Paul got a speeding ticket...
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    Seems to have magically got back to normal. Couldn't even open a thread earlier without getting database error message.
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    Accident

    bongobobny replied to sleepy2's topic in Watering Hole

    At least you are OK Phil!! I'm sure you wil have the scoot back together in no time...
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    So you're selling the Venture and keeping the Wing, eh James??
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    If he can't find one, I do have one he can use if you are travelling this way...
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    Never knew they made a Royal Star in '84...
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    Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig atround...
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    Just remember, 350's can be built to kick out 375+ HP...
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    Why yes, I have been remembering him in my daily prayers, and will continue to do so.
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    Pretty much back to normal today. Of course that means I'll be active again and get into trouble because I'm supposed to stay off my foot as much as possible for a little while. Carl, there is always stuff to do for me. The lawn needs mowing, the fruit trees need spraying, cars need washing, Goldie needs to be put back together, etc. BTW no more oil leak, so I guess you got it!!
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    Yaayyyy!!!
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    '67 was my favorite year for Chevelles, but the '70 was nice too, especially the SS396!
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    As a matter of fact, you have to go thru Intercourse to get to Bliss, right Cecdoo?? Sounds like you have gotten some good advice, Carl. James wanted me to tell you about statues of Winken, Blinken, and Nod in Wellsboro...
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    My radio has done that a few times too!! But my brace isn't mounted yet...
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    Glad to hear you reached the point of stopping with the chrome because yes, you can reach that stage where enough is enough...
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    Well, then , if a 40 mile trip wasa OK then a little longer trip. like over to my place some time, should be in order...
  25. bongobobny
    Perhaps a Honda Rebel??
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