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    INCONCEIVABLE!
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    OMG!

    LilBeaver replied to ToyOdie's topic in Watering Hole

    This is why I am quite thankful that these boards are not fixed like they are on some bikes... If they were fixed, we wouldn't have that 'buffer zone' and 'audible alert system'.
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    If you are really concerned about getting an old tire (which I usually am too) your best bet is to go to a dealer (with a reasonable price on the tire) and INSPECT the tire BEFORE purchasing it. If you don't like what you see, ask for a different one. For one of my bikes, my local dealer was slightly annoyed but still did it for me, when I requested that they get a tire with a more recent date code on it. They asked that I pay for it ahead of time since they were going to be placing the order and on the signed copy of the reciept, I signed and agreed to accept the tire if the date code was within 1 year (or so) of that day's date. I signed it and had the parts manager initial it to show that we all agreed to it. It took two tries with the tire supplier to get it, but the dealership held up their end of the deal. (As it turns out, they didn't end up charging my CC until after they received the tire that I would accept; but I think for them it was a book-keeping issue). Anyhoo, I don't know if you'll have the same experience with one by you or not.
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    :happy65: Very nice. ($3+ cost of opener )
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    strange

    LilBeaver replied to rod's topic in Watering Hole

    It depends on how your e-mail is setup. For example is it through an Exchange server, POP3 account, etc? The first place I would look is the 'deleted items' folder within outlook.
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    For the 'works performance' shock, their e-bay store is just like ordering it through them. Your best bet is to call it in, just to make sure it gets done CORRECTLY the first time. Then be prepared to wait. It took me over 2 months to get mine, despite their '2-6 week' advertised wait time... Yes, it is expensive - but so is replacing the OEM shock with another OEM shock MORE THAN ONE TIME. If you'd like to go with an OEM shock, part shark has them for 430.38 +S/H. http://www.partshark.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=1345192&category=Motorcycles&make=YAMAHA&year=2010&fveh=37804 But again, think about it: 2 OEM shocks = 860+... Don't hesitate to do some searching on our very own VR site; you can find all sorts of good info on this topic too.
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    The problem has likely been isolated (the plug thing) so I won't repeat that. BUT, it is absolutely critical that you don't start the bike with the fins off - I figured that was worth repeating, JUST to make sure!! It is an easy fix. While you are at it you may as well replace the 4 of those plugs and the coolant too.
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    for carabiners
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    What!? I thought you were one of those AGATT people Kidding aside, I do hope you are okay.
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    1 SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY, 4XY-22210-10-00 Retail: $609.52 'Our price' $430.85 From: http://www.partshark.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=1345192&category=Motorcycles&make=YAMAHA&year=2010&fveh=37804 [Part shark as of 23:28 27/Sept/10 Central Time] Granted this is in USD, but at the CURRENT exchange rate that puts end price at ~441 + S/H Remember that ANY year rear shock 99-2010 will work. The pre 04 style IS significantly more expensive.
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    Or is it a Yamanda?
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    Remember that the GPS only tracks your mileage (kilometer-age, lol)for when you have a signal [in addition to the unit being on]. Therefore, it is perfectly reasonable to expect the GPS to read less than the vehicle you are driving (in addition to the 1-2% offset the bike already has). Hope you had a good trip!!
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    http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-forum/drool.gif Very cool And definitely thank him for his service and sacrifices for us!
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    Very Cool!
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    If I had the time, I sure would. Lots of good riding up there ESPECIALLY this time of year... Of course, I don't need to tell you that now do I... PM Returned. Thanks - Enjoy!
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    Glad you had a good trip! I had the same feelings when I rode through those areas too - Too much to see and too little time!! I sure am hoping I can make it up there for our 2011 get together!! Oh yea. AHEM. I don't see any pictures from your alleged trip - so it must not have happened. :stickpoke:
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    Before I trashed my Cleirview shield (since it snapped off) I pulled the vent out of it. I bought the shield from a fellow member here who bought the shield from clierview with the vent installed. The vent works fine (the ball bearing could use a cleaning and lubrication I'm sure) but all the pieces are there. I was going to hang onto this vent and install it in another shield but I think I'm going to give the round pop-vents a try and figure I can pass this along to another member that wants it. I'm asking $30 (USD) And that is shipped to you (in the US). If anyone in the Vancouver BC area wants it, I can deliver it to you for no charge sometime between 6-21/Oct/10. I have attached some pictures. I can take PayPal, Personal check or cash (if we meet in person).
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    Team USA has made it to the final game. They play for the gold tomorrow morning :happy65:
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    Good comments. For what it is worth two of the guys I work with live in Moscow [born and raised there] and w have talked a few times about the 'suicides' (what they call the folks on sport bikes that do this stuff). the speak broken English, so their translation maybe off a little, but point being, they described this guy's behavior to a tee and said they see it all over. They asked me if I ride "in between the lanes" or "between the going and coming traffic". My answer, of course, was no but like I have already said - they said there are many many people that ride like this there. I counted 3 instances in this video where this guy almost bit it - all involved vehicles changing lanes - but I do agree he shows excellent control over his bike.
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    Thanks for checking in. I'm guessing you'll like the south Carolina winter a tad better than the New York ones BEST OF LUCK to ya!!!
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    glad you got it working
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    Let's not loose track of the original poster's point here. Bottom line: The OEM rear lighting on these things is absolutely terrible.
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    Sure it does. Use the existing driver but before you install anything for it make the software/drivers run in 'compatibility' mode via XP (or Vista if you want a headache). That ought to do it.
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    Last I looked, partshark had the shock for ~450 or so. The Works performance shock goes for ~700 shipped. The work - if you have a jack and the adapter or an overhead winch (some way to lift the rear of the bike) doing the shock is frighteningly easy. When I did mine, I had the old shock off in something like 20 or maybe 30 minutes (including getting out tools, jacking bike up, etc). If mine had fit right the first time I would have had it done, start to my test ride within 45 mintues to 1 hour.
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