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Solved the problem! I had carb issues and (no I know carbs don't effect steering). As I was saying I had carb issues and ended up rebuilding them. While the bike was down I rechecked the steering head and found the bearing preload was far too tight I backed off the nuts about 1/4 turn. Yesterday after I put the carbs back on I took it for a road burn and had it up to 160km (about 100 mph) and no sway at all, it just sat there rock steady. Going around the curves improved too, it was like it was on rails, were before the bike would try to straighten up while going around a bend.

Getting that old, are you Brad!

And if they really don't know what they are doing find a local knowledgeable member who is willing to help, and put it right. A good many of the members have done their own clutches and many know better what they are doing then some of the bike shops.

About 6 years ago a 2x4 fell on my windshield (don't ask). Any way a nail in the 2x4 put a slight 6 inch scratch in the windshield. I buffed out the windshield with nothing other than Meguiars plastx and it came right out leaving the windsheild looking like new. http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g12310-plastx-clear-plastic-cleaner-polish/

Sorry to here such sad news Bob. Condolences to all concerned.

Happy Birthday Minnie. Hope Muffin Man treated you special.

Probably because if a person is going to steal something they want it to start and be able to get away quickly.

I was just sitting here thinking What beautiful weekend this was and how with my bike down it would have been a little depressing. But thanks to you for inviting me to take Scamper and join you for a Saturday afternoon ride I had a great time and so the weekend was not a total loss. Marita also really enjoyed the time she spent with Marca while you and I went off on the bikes. The way she talked on the way home it sounds like they got along really well despite you and me not being there to supervise. I guess its safe to say say that they can be left alone together. Once again think you Carl You have to wonder. With all the forums there are on the web today, I wonder how many go beyond being just a forum and form the types of friendships and bonds this forum has.

Yeah Not having my own bike (not that I wasn't grateful having the loan of Scamper) It was kind of hard to keep up. Or maybe Scamper was just feeling a little put out, being somewhat put out to pasture. Good thing I was there to give old Scamper some excersize.

Its great when in this day and age people can still make a commitment work over the long haul. Congratulations you too.

Glad you and Robin are OK and the bike suffered minimal injury. Strange though I do not remember Laying the bike over as part of the route I showed you and Carl.

I better get out to the garage and check my bike. If all those gremlins stayed at your place then maybe my gas leak stopped and I won't have to rebuild my carbs.

Apparently there is a guy that does nice custom seats up on the mountain in Hamilton. I'll get the info from my neighbor.

"PUFF" The Magic Dragon

Since when does the government show Responsibility

I have devoloped the habit when in the truck or on the bike If I pull up along side someone texting or using their cell I honk my horn and wave the NO NO finger at them. 9 times out of ten they put it down.

Hey Peggy nice to hear from (pay no mind to that Carl guy he is just getting ornery in his old age) Its a shame there is no MD this year. I always look forward to seeing the pair you.

All I can say is the Canadian boys did there bit quickly and efficiently -----Whats the hold up with you American boys -- We even got them across the border for you -

Wow I am sorry to hear that Annie. I hope everything heals up quickly for you. Here is a hug just to help you feel a little better.

a young mechanic I worked with some years back, bought a boat at the boat show. They were cruising and drinking (or was that drinking and cruising ) anyway, on lake simcoe, when suddenly the engine quit out in the middle of the lake. No matter what they tried they could not get it to fire back up. Even pulled the plugs thinking they got fouled. In the end they paddled for about 2 hours to a marina. The Marine mechanic had it fired up in minutes. It seems some one bumped into the emergency kill switch. :bang head:

My 89 has always been the same way. trouble is it runs so good and smooth, with lots of get up and go. When I pull the plugs they are as clean as the day I put them in and so other than doing a carb balance I just preferred to leave well enough alone. The one down side is when on a group ride I seem to use about a $1.00 US more fuel than everybody else per tank fill.

I picked up the 1.2K and the 2.2K one worked the other did not I just can't remember which one worked. but no harm resulted in trying one and than the other. I am actually going to take it one step further. instead of wiring directly to the battery I plan to run it through a micro switch. The microswitch will be set up so the battery light is on whenever I leave my choke on, going out when I move my choke into the normal run position. I have a tendency to forget when i have the choke on.

Looks Good Carl. For some reason the pic with you standing beside it made me think of My Uncle Martian. P/S Was going to come out your way on the bike today but my couple of little chores turned into fiascoes.

Ok because your new we will give you a small grace period but the rule is PIC's PIC'S PIC'S.

The riding part I can do ------The Talks-A-lot will depend on wether or not I can get a word in edge-wise What about Scala Rider. http://www.cardosystems.com/scala-rider