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LilBeaver

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  1. VERY NICE. I think I might just have to do the same. I like the extra light. You may want to consider going with an LED board for your tail light as well. They are a little spendy, but VERY VERY visible in the day time (as well as at night). I think I got mine for ~50 (after shipping). And the company guarantees them for life (so long as you still own it). I'll keep an eye out for those bag rails... I've been looking for a pair (for the extra protection... and the looks of course) but just haven't been able to justify the ~150-200 for OEM stuff.
  2. Rick: I was thinking the same thing - especially from reading the initial thread on this (a ways back) until 'Travelin Man' 's comment [below] I find myself needing to switch to reserve around 160 or so when I am doing all 'around town' type driving and closer to 175ish when I'm out for a real ride. So this has me intrigued. My only real concern about this process is how to get all of the 'extra' metal out of the tank so it doesn't go through the fuel system after you do the mod. Maybe someone could provide some insight on that...
  3. Well, I had to look really hard at first to find them - but I bet they REALLY jump out when you hit the brakes and also I'm sure they really stand out at night. I do like them next to the brake light like that though. Now I'm going to have to stop in at a truck stop next time I am out to find something similar By the way the green combo IS the fastest and best looking out there (but maybe I am a little biased...) By the way, where did you find the saddlebag rails for $81 ?! Thanks for sharing your idea
  4. NO KIDDING... I really enjoy working on my own vehicles and especially when things go smoothly like they are supposed to... even getting the screws out of the reservoir covers (that were damaged by the mechanic that changed my tire trying to do me a favor... Long story, but it ends with I now have a jack and no one will be touching my scoot without me around again) backed out with an easy out just like they are supposed to work. anyhoot, now I've got to get a decent 'check ride' in... Just for good measure
  5. That was a cute welcome mat you had there... (NICE trailer too, by the way).
  6. :clap2: Terrific. I'm sure you made that man very very happy And it sounds like he'll be able to take care of it too.
  7. Sounds like a great ride/day! It was in the 60s here today too - but I spent the day in the garage and doing stuff around the house that I have been putting off for waaaay too long.
  8. Got it all taken care of today. I have some pictures, but since it isn't any thing too exciting I will not post them. A big thanks to Skydoc_17 (Earl) for the help It was a pretty straight forward process although a little time consuming due to how dirty my calipers and pistons were. But, got-r-done and am happy with the results.
  9. B u M p
  10. Yup yup. Oh yea, don't forget the check made out to "cash" sent to me, PM me for my address Seriously though, glad you are okay.
  11. Gotcha. Thanks a lot
  12. I think I'm just a total D.A. What is the trick to turning this thing off? Also, It seems that I had to set the Tachometer to the "02" option, which the instruction claims to be the setting for "one fire per revolution" - which I thought I had remembered these things fire twice per revolution. Is this what others had to do too?
  13. :thumbsup2:
  14. Well, this is my 3rd 'winter' here and I'm still much happier with the couple days of cold/snow/ice. I can manage the July/August heat to put up with 1 week of winter instead of 5 months of winter. In fact today as I was walking into my office, I was thinking boy it sure is cold out but quickly reminded myself that I just got off the bike and it is February, so
  15. Alright! Looks like you had some great weather today Much better than the crap I had today that won't clear out until the weekend. The high today and for the next two days is only ~ 1.5 C and cloudy. (But this only happens a few times a year here) It only stops me from riding when we get rain/snow around these temps though... Glad you got a good ride in
  16. There was a game last night? Wow, I guess that shows how tuned into things I am...
  17. So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with you, your family, his family, and all of your close friends. Gdspeed.
  18. Wow!! Thanks for being so generous to us :happy34: Good for you though, Make some money on the deal while you can!!
  19. Good luck. After I put mine on, I found that I still had to loosen the bolts to let the light bar rotate forward a little in order to get the fairing off. Before I installed my spacer, I could get the fairing off by loosening the bolts enough that the lights would rotate forward (and not have to take them all the way off). I know others have had better luck, but this was my experience.
  20. WOW. Not too shabby. And yes, that buy it now price isn't too bad at all The more and more I see that color combo, the more I like it. I'll probably turn mine over within the next year or so for something a wee bit newer with fewer miles and the warranty left over, but I'll sure miss my pewter/green combo
  21. When I was living in the northern part of Michigan (U.P - Marquette to be specific), attending NMU, my roommate told me once that I make motorcycle sounds and motions in my sleep... I don't know if he was just being funny or if he was actually serious. I don't really doubt it though, those were some long winters up there and I experienced some SERIOUS withdrawal. I have not heard any complaints since I moved to Texas though. Now if I get one or two days that I cannot ride, I start to twitch a little...
  22. Got a surprise in the mail today (well, actually it was at my front door since it was too big for my mail box). Got my 2010 Star calender today. Has a bunch of custom bikes in it... Just bikes no women (which is nice so I can hang it up in my office) I had completely forgotten about it
  23. Thanks
  24. Air cooled V-Twin and only 677lbs!! Boy, Everyone in here must have gotten the 'deluxe package' or something... Two extra cylinders, liquid cooled and ~200 lbs more weight
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