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  1. saddlebum
    Do they put some sort of reverse kit in it or do you still have to push it backwards ?
  2. saddlebum
    I carry a first aid kit similar to the trauma kit of items I put together based on getting more severe injury's. Rolls of guaze, packets of field dressings (or compression bandages). cloth sling (useful for maney types of injury's), a wire splint, long steri-strips, needle and thread, small sharp folding knife, a roll of black electrical tape (working as a mechanic for years I found it sticks and stay's in place in wet or greasy conditions better than any other type of tape and is less bulky than duct tape), and a small mouth to mouth face sheild (the plastic type you can stick in your wallet), I also carry a second small band aid kit, for small cuts that just wont stop leaking (more for the benifit of others who prefer not to see blood running down your hand dripping on everything, sort of thing).
  3. saddlebum
    I would also like to add my sentiments to all those who are happy to hear you are ok. Sorry about the bike but but you and the Mrs come first.
  4. saddlebum
    Assuming the wiring is ok and it is acting up even when turned on by the fan overide switch, I would say thats a pretty good sign that the fan motor itself on its last legs speacially if it works cold but not when it is hot. try running 12 volts directly to the motor and see how it runs then.
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    JUst my humble opinion but Historically HD riders have always looked down on those who did not ride an HD and although today there are maney HD riders who are no longer like this, there is still a smal faction of HD riders who are. Quite often the sentiment you put out is the sentiment you get back. In truth it is sad since we are all people who enjoy riding and therefore should respect understand and share in each others preference of motorcycle without always having to critisize.
  6. saddlebum
    Wait a minute it does say . Audio system is CD changer compatible and handset-ready (available accessories). this way you can play cd's and cassettes both.
  7. saddlebum
    The way I see it if your worried just lighten up on the adjustment, even a small amount of trailer brake has to be better than no trailer brake at all
  8. saddlebum
    Hey thanks for all the input . Nothing worse than going somewhere new and finding out after you get home about all the places you should have gone too.
  9. saddlebum
    Well I am impressed! very nice!
  10. saddlebum
    EEEEWWHH, now that I think about it, the thought of that BIG BUTT, wrapped in a RED PANTY, swiming around in a oversize Sunday, Is enough to make me give up icecream, forever:thumbdown:
  11. saddlebum
    I got it , I got it black and white with a cherry on top He thought it was a great big SUNDAY and dove right in
  12. saddlebum
    All of the above , Although I have to admit I always thought you never opened your mouth for anything but icecream:rotfl::rotfl:
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    My wife and I are flying to Vegas for a week august 23 to the 29th(i think). I am more of a sightseer than a gambler or relaxer, so If anyone can toss up some hot tips or advice that would be great. Since we are Flying down I was thinking of looking into renting a motorcycle for a day or two, and go on one of them cycle tours, so any hand me down knowledge or tips in this area would be great too.
  14. saddlebum
    Actually a proper crimp is stronger and more secure. If for some reason , such as a poor or corroded conection, or even an overload on a terminal, it can overheat to the point were the solder will melt and let go. Also if the copper wire and the terminal are not clean enough you may not get a proper solder joint. My preference is to properly crimp the terminal (key phrase here is properly crimp) with a quality crimping tool, and then solder it to seal out moisture etc.
  15. saddlebum
    Are we talking regular automtive oil or motorcycle specific oil
  16. saddlebum
    I believe for the 1300 you would be better off picking up a second gen rear drive for a spare. If I am not mistaken the only difference is the the second gen has an extra hole for a sensor which you simply plug. Other than that I am pretty sure they are the same.
  17. saddlebum
    Had a great time friday. Met Chabichecka and paysaw, and two of paysaw's friends one of which had a great between the ears map of the back roads and led us on a super scenic ride full of twisty's as far as Caladonia. From there we took Wayne's advice. Wayne pm'd me in the morning, which resulted in a landline conversation. During the conversation he suggested taking a route through to Selkirk, which we did rather than go through Hagersville, and then the lakeshore road past Nanticoke through to Dover. A beautiful scenic ride and no delay's ( hope to make that ride again before the summer is out ). Once there we wondered about some (somehow lost the little brown guy but happily found him again). At 2:00 I headed of to timmie's were I Hooked up with Bob , Becky, Wayne the old guy we sometimes call Carl (just to make him feel good), Oh yeh and Abdul. Carl, Abdul and I, wondered about somemore had a beer and eventually left following the lake shore to Dunville were we had a great meal and Carl kept hitting on my, well our, waitress (who was actually madly in love with me). Saddly I had to break her poor heart and leave without her. Carl and I then rode on to Waynes (Abdul striking off on his own to head home), to make sure Wayne got Bob and Becky safely back to there place, were Carl forced me to have a glass of Waynes Irish cream which I accepted only so I could say Hi to Robin (Waynes better half). Carl and I then left headed back to his house were I got to say Hi to Marca (Carl's Better half) sit relax and have a coffee before heading home. Total actual riding time for me was 600 km 7 hrs and the best day I have had so far this year. :big-grin-emoticon: :big-grin-emoticon: :big-grin-emoticon: :big-grin-emoticon: :big-grin-emoticon:
  18. saddlebum
    And your still alive to write about it- - - - -Imagine that :think:
  19. saddlebum
    If it were not for the fact that you said right up front that you were riding a wing and that it was like riding a car, I would swear you you just described a FIRST GEN except for the leg room part.
  20. saddlebum
    Sorry Abdul. You look so young I always forget How OOOOOld you really are.:rotfl: So I will see you at Timmy's At Harvester road and Walkers line here in Burlington. P/S I know I reapeted the location but since your so old I thought a reminder would not hurt For those of you who want to meet up also, just take Walkers line cut off from the QEW go south to the next street (Harvester road) and make a right (there is a ford dealer on the cornor) once past the dealership Tmmie's is on the right. See you there.
  21. saddlebum
    Have been pulling trailers forever and never greased the ball. A lot of dirt collects on a greased ball and tends to do more grinding then lubricating.
  22. saddlebum
    1 am is fine with me....................... I was thinking around 7 am to leave toronto. would take me an hour to get near your place. If you prefer, i could leave at 8 am and meet you around 9 am? if you want to leave even later, then 10 am max.How does that sound? Anyone wanting to join up from Toronto is welcome. Once there, i prefer to split up and be on my own so as not to take up anyones time to wait for me while i am looking at a bike for half an hour or spending lots of time trying out Helmets etc. We could then meet at Timmies at 2 pm, as is our tradition...and set up a time as to what time we should leave. Abdul. Meeting up around 9:am sounds good to me. If you remember how to get to my place we can meet there Or if you prefer there is the timmy's on Walkers line and Harvester Rd just south of the QEW. As Abdul say's, anyone wanting to join up is welcome.
  23. saddlebum
    Sure, we could ride together. what time were you planning on leaving? I was thinking about leaving pretty early. Is that okay with you? How early, is early? I am asking because I get home from work at 1:am.
  24. saddlebum
    Unless something very important comes up I fully intend to go. I booked the day off work months ago . Hey chabicheka, since your most likely passing my way let me know and I,ll hook up and ride with you [quote] Oh.....and for the one's that have never met me, i will be wearing 'brown' skin... What do you wear the rest of the time :rotfl: :rotfl:
  25. saddlebum
    I leave work at 1:00 am every night. The traffic lights do not change to green untill aproached by a cage and ignores motorcycles. When driving my truck I have notice that the light changes in 16 seconds. So, when I approach the light with my motorcycle I count off 20 seconds then go through if the way is clear. Last night I was pulled over for crossing on a red light. I explained the above situation to the officer and after verifying my license he let me off. Who is too say the next time I will get let off though and as I explained to him I can't sit there all night waiting for a cage to approach the light. I know this is not an uncommon occurance, so how do the rest of you deal with these situations
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