VentureT
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I had the same issue....needed my high/low beam switch rebuilt.
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I'm going.
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Son, Byrin -
Sure, at some point....things are a little nutty right now at work but at some point I hope things settle down.
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Good to know...thanks....that is 100,000 Miles, right?
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Don't think so...Last shop I went to said there was a leak around the area where the slip-on's attach to the exhaust. I wrapped it up with some muffler tape then put the slip-ons back on...seems to work...for that issue.
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Thanks
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OK, good to know, thanks...my bike is an 2003...so, the stock pipes should till be ok? Anyone had to replace them before?
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For clarification, the one shop I am not going to anymore repeatedly farted around with the carbs and only made it worse. This was prior to the leak down test and valve job.
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Don't have any noted issues - not sure I really want to pay another $400 for a leak down test again though. Thanks for the other ideas.
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I wouldn't say I change gears as soon as possible but I am not trying to redline it (if we had a redline) either. I do a lot of highway (multi-lane) riding so I do use 5th a lot. I had run sea foam through last fall with no change - prior the leak down test, with no improvement. I did have stock pipes on it but the shop I went to said the packing was all burnt out of it. I already had the pipes I have on now once before then took off to put back on the stock pipes for a quieter ride. I had these non-stock pipes wrapped to dampen the noise. I understand there is no way to re-pack stock pipes due to not being able to get into them - any truth to that?...Anyone? So, being a mechanical idiot, here's a question I have....If I am backfiring, I understood that there was raw fuel being dumped into the pipes and reigniting. If that is the case, would I not be running too rich, as opposed to too lean? My wife in her infinite mechanical wisdom (NOT!!!) seems to think that these Barons pipes are the cause of the poor fuel economy - not rejetting, carb settings, etc.. I hate having to say, yes dear, you are right...so someone chime in here. lol Thanks
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Hey everyone, Spring is here in Ontario and I have been doing some riding. Still getting disappointing fuel economy....switching to reserve at about 200km(124 miles) and sucking fumes at 250km (155 miles) to a full tank. After my valve job (see thread), I am still backfiring on deceleration & when changing gears (ranging from pops to bangs) but it is a little better than before. Sadly, this 3G worth of work did not fix all my issues. I am running Baron's bag slash pipes, which have been packed. Never re-jetted because Barons told me I would not have to. No carb readjustment/needle shimming after the valve job. Getting frustrated with spending all this money and not having my problems fixed. Any input is welcomed...any suggestions on who to go to in the Barrie, Orillia, Midland Ontario area is welcomed.
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I hope this turned out to be a tremendously successful initiative. Kudos to all involved and supporting a fellow rider.
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Just when you thought you completed your mental checklist of hazards: Inconsiderate / rude / inattentive drivers pot holes animals here comes one you wouldn't expect.... http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110829/110829_motorcyclist_injured/20110829/?hub=CP24Home
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VentureT replied to tufftom4's topic in Inspirational, Motivational, Prayer Requests, Etc.
All the best for a speedy and successful recovery. MVC = motor vehicle collision. Ride safe everyone.