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It isn't just kids you see text messaging it's older and so called wiser people as well inc mothers. In Ontario it is illegal to use a cell phone while driving so more and more people text message keeping there cell phone below the steering wheel of course this means they are looking down not ahead:bang head:

:mad: DITTO:mad::mad: DON HAS WORKED HARD AND SPENT MUCH TIME AND EFFORT MAKING THIS SITE WHAT IT IS MUCH OF IT AT HIS OWN EXPENSE 1) WE HAVE INTERNAL E-MAIL 2) WE HAVE TECH INFO SECTIONS AND MORE THAN HELPFULL PEOPLE THAT HAVE HELPED MANY THROUGH PROBLEMS 3) I MYSELF WOULD RATHER PAY A MEMBERSHIP FEE THAN CLUTTER OUR WONDERFUL SITE WITH ADVERTISING AND POP UPS 4) THIS SITE HAS ALWAYS BEEN OPEN TO VISITATION BY ANYONE MEMBERSHIP WAS REQUIRED IF YOU WANTED TO POST THREADS OR BE MORE INVOLVED I ASSUME IT WOULD CONTINUE AS SUCH EXCEPT THAT A VERY SMALL FEE TO HELP DON OFFSET THE COST WOULD BE REQUIRED FOR MEMBERSHIP 5) LAST BUT NOT LEAST IT HAS JOINED PEOPLE TOGETHER FORMING GREAT FRIENDSHIPS BOTH ON AND OFF THE SITE. AND THAT IS MORE THAN MY 2 CENTS WORTH, I SENT IN MY $12 FEE TODAY PLUS AN ADDITIONAL DONATION AMOUNT

If I am not mistaken some one here not to long ago had a first gen loaded on a trailer and towed it home with another first gen thats got to be somewhere around a thousand pounds

Well said Don and besides we have almost 7,000 members here Does a moderator have to take each and every one by the hand and explain. I think not that would create a lot of work for people who also have a life outside this site and need time for that too. Don in my book you and all the moderators are doing a fine job and I for one will always respect your decision should you ever delete a post of mine for what ever reason, no explanaition required.

Glad to hear you came out of it ok. NOW you mentioned red meat and chps and someone said DQ just around the cornor sounds like a MEAT and EAT in the works to me :dancefool:

According to the supplier and author of ride like a pro, material in all previous version's of ride like a pro are included in ride like a pro V . I was told this by them when I purchased my own version and wanted to buy the previous versions as well.

my sentiments exactly:thumbsup:Well put short and sweet and to the point.

Let me first say although you guide line would apply and make sense to most there are those who use foul language and inapropriate behavior around there own kids, regardless of there age so the guide line is somewhat open to interpatation even though most of us do relize what it implies As far as having a post being pulled I don't see why the moderators have to be put to extra work just to sooth our feelings, we are adults not children. If its been pulled they had a reason don't loose sleep over it I don't. Sometimes it could be as simple as how a coment was phrased which could lead to misinterpatation and if the moderators feel they need to pull it to keep the peace or avoid a possible misunderstanding so what its not the end of the world. We have a great bunch of members here, and we are all a part of a one of the best web based memberships I can think of.SO lets all enjoy whats good about it and not quible over small details.

just tried going in nobody on but it seemed to be ok

No wonder you have been such long standing member . Is your cheese cake oops I mean you coming to Marcarls eat and meet this year http://www.fotosearch.com/bthumb/CSP/CSP037/k0375422.jpg

As long as she can make cheese cake she can stay !!!!! Hey Charlie can you make cheese cake ?????:snow2::banana:

here is an interesting article from IN THE SADDLE Get a grip How often do you take a really good look at your tires? Once a week? Once a month? Only if there’s a problem? “Tires are the most critical part of a motorcycle because they’re the only thing between you and the road,” says Patrick Fletch, service manager for Budd’s BMW Motorrad in Oakville, Ontario. If your bike’s tires aren’t well maintained, or if they’re poor quality to begin with, it can spell trouble when the rubber hits the road. If something goes wrong with your tires when you’re riding, it can have immediate and devastating results. “Regular maintenance will help keep your tires performing the way they should, and keep you safe,” adds Patrick. Here’s what he has to say about how to keep your tires in top shape. Check your tire pressure “Correct pressure is the key issue when it comes to tires because it’s overlooked all the time,” says Patrick. “I suspect that 30 to 40% of all riders never bother to check their tire pressure.” Low tire pressure not only affects tire life and fuel economy, but proper handling and braking. Overheating could lead to a blowout. Try to get into the habit of checking your tire pressure every time you fuel up. If you use your bike mostly for commuting, check your tires at least once a week. Tire pressure should be checked when tires are cold and they should be set to the manufacturer’s recommended specifications. Never exceed the maximum load indicated on the tire sidewall or listed in your manual. Equally important is your tire pressure gauge. Make sure that it is calibrated correctly, otherwise you can easily fill your tires to the wrong pressure. Take it to your dealer or a qualified service centre for comparison on a regular basis. Or, have them install a tire pressure sensor that will alert you to the changes in air pressure. Watch for tread wear If there’s not enough tread, or the tread shows signs of uneven or unusual wear (such as flat spots or feathering), you could be heading for trouble. A worn tread in combination with wet surfaces can cause poor handling. An easy way to determine when your tire should be replaced is by looking at the wear bar on the tire tread. Most manufacturers recommend that tires should be replaced when a minimum 1 mm (1/32”) tread depth remains. Look for tire and rim damage Tires take more abuse than any other part of a motorcycle. You should inspect tires for damage every time you take your bike for a ride. Look for visible damage such as abrasions, cracks, bulges, and splits in the sidewall or tread and punctures from nails that your tires have picked up along the way. Damage can occur when your tire forcefully strikes a solid object that you may not be able to see. Take it to an authorized service centre for inspection. The condition of your rims is equally important as they have a direct impact on the life of your tires. For solid rims, check for dents that can create air leakage or affect the balancing weight. If you have spoke rims, Patrick recommends that you have a professional replace broken spokes and tighten loose ones. Buy current tires “Another thing that gets overlooked by riders is the age of the tires,” Patrick says. “You should buy tires that are current-year production.” Because they’re a petroleum-based product, tires continually break down. The rubber compound will get harder over time. Patrick estimates maximum tire life at two to three years, regardless of whether the tire has been in use or sitting in a warehouse. “Be careful when you’re looking for a deal on a new set of tires,” he warns. Before you buy, check the age of the tire on the sidewall stamping. And never mix tires that don’t match, such as a radial with bias or bias-belted tire. It can dangerously affect your motorcycle’s handling characteristics. If in doubt about what tires should be mounted on your bike, always consult your owner’s manual or contact the manufacturer. Ride smart New tires have a slippery coating that should be properly “scuffed up” to get an optimal grip. That generally means no hard cornering or braking for the first 160 km. “It’s also very important that riders take time to know what new tires feel like, especially if they have a different tread pattern or are made by a different manufacturer than their old tires,” advises Fletch. If you look after your tires, they’ll look after you.

Judging by the sreen in your pic youmust have mosqiutos all year long up there:rotfl: . P.S. Sorry about your luck buddy:snow2::snow2:

sorry to hear the sad news Brad hope the trip down and back is safe and uneventfull for your loved ones and that her mother recovers quickly.

Go try the sportster take it for a real short ride then look him right in the eye and say this piece of junk is what you want me to trade my v-star in for just so I can help bolster your ego are you out of your cotton pickin mind ,I may as well park my but on a chain saw.

When ever I park the bike for the season I fill the tank, spike it with a good dose of seafoam and run the engine to run it through the carbs. I thought about stick valves as well and thats why I intend to do a compression test.. and a cylinder leakdown test ( although I would have expected to hear some ticking noise from the top end if the valves were stuck). As far as the plugs since I have to take them out to do the cylinder tests I may as well replace them because even though they look ok I have no Idea how long they have been in the bike. There again if it was spark failure you would expect the plug to come out wet which it did not. Which leads me to believe it may be some sort of carb failure. When I think back though when I left Marcals place last fall I think I started to notice a bit of a miss about 3/4s of the way home. Ya I checked for PEPERETS shoved up the tails pipes but I didn't see any. Carl you may have to fill me in on your ctc and air cleaning technique. I'll check the hoses as well maybe when I put the bike back together last fall I didn't secure something enough.

Go figure spent all last summer rebuilding my bike after it got smashed up. Had two good rides out of it before parking it for the winter. yesterday. I changed the oil and filter fired it up to go for my first long awaited ride for the seaso and wouldn't you know it, an engine miss put my hands on the exhaust pipes and the left front one is stone cold , YUP a dead cylinder I put a spark tester in line with the plug and opened the gap to test spark strength and was over 1 inch and still getting strong spark jump across the gap. pulled the plug and although it was black it was not wet like a misfiring plug would normally be. going to do a compression test todayand see what my compression is. I sure hope it isn't some delayed damage from when the bike went down.

wonder how many parts he had to buy along the way, or gallons of oil he used. All kidding aside that is amazing:thumbsup:

No matter what insuarnce company you are with the claims adjuster handling your case is a big factor. Example in my accident my bike was written of the adjuster told me the buy back on the bike would be $1,300.00 . I was leaving for 4 mths vacation so asked I if I could make my decision when i got back. In the mean time this person for reasons unknown to me was no longer with the company. The person who took over the handling of my claim informed me my settlement was $300 dollars higher then I was first told and the buy back would be only $200.00 go figure. She also went out of her way to help me straighten out a flawed rookies police report so I would not be held 50% at fault. BTW I am insured with Kingsway insurance.

Want to see a real austin healy check out this car a freind of mine retro fitted. He has restored over 200 of these Austin healys any thing you want know about these cars he can tell you. He even manufactures and supplies a replacement frame for healys. http://www.britishv8.org/Other/MartinJansen.htm http://www.jule-enterprises.com/ ONE WORD OF WARNING HE IS 100% HARD CORE HARLY BUT ALSO LOVES BRITISH BIKES

don't kid your self aluminum will corrode as well as steel speacially if salt is used on the roads, and more so if it is in constant contact with steel such as steel fastners.

Most definitly use either distilled or deionized water to mix with your antifreeze or try one of the premixed types. Tap water has minerals in it that can build up in the system coating surfaces and blocking passages in the radiator over time. Also make sure the antifreeze you use is approved for aluminum engines. AVOID DEXCOOL antifreeze there is some contriversy over its compatibility wth certian head gasket materials.

try using a very fine (extremely fine) buffing compound and a slow turning bufffing wheel ( you can do it by hand with a lint free cloth using small circular motions but be prepard to take some time) followed with polishing compound and then a high quality wax Its a sloww prcess but for a someone not familliar with the process Its playing it on the safe side. A more agressive step would be to wet sand it with 1200 (twelve hundred ) grit sand paper. keep it wet and rinse often. Follow with buffing compound and then the fine polishing compound and finally wax. Just an after thought Meguires plastx works really great taking scratches out of plexi glass it might be worth a try then rinse when dry and wax

actually depending on who makes it i have also seen it in blue.

thats the same look up i us click on this link for your 86 and it is item 67 http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/parts/home.aspx