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  1. RedRider
    Spokes are a pain to keep clean and adjusted. However, that was probably not the difficulty with the highway riding. Many of the older bikes and dual sports have skinnier and/or longer travel forks which make them somewhat spindly. A good fork brace will often stiffen them up for a better ride on the highway. RR
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    Changing out a clutch is really easy. You don't even need to drain the oil. Set the bike on the side stand and go at it. You may get a couple of drips, but that will be all. I would recommend picking up a set of mechanics picks from a hardware store (under $10 usually) to make it easier to remove and inspect the plates. Make sure to get a new clutch cover gasket before you start (unless it is included with the PWC kit - don't know). RR
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    Spoke wheels will handle rought terrain better because they are more flexible than the mag wheels. That is why all dirt bikes and most dual sports have spokes. RR
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    I think I have a pdf of the instructions on my home computer. Will check later today and post (if I find it). RR
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    I love cats - they taste like chicken. RR
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    My Dad has a BMW (R1200GS) and it is a fine, fine machine. The LT is not made for someone who is 6'4" though. Looked at one sitting next to the RSV and was deciding between the two. Both were the same $$ at the time (they were both used). If I could have fit on the LT, I would still be riding it today. Fortunately, my second choice was my best choice. The 1200 engine is smooth and powerful. Maintenance is not that bad because they are designed to be wrenched on. Setting the valve clearance is easy since the heads stick out the sides. FI, ABS, long history of shaft drive. If it is comfortable for you, and you have a decent dealer in the area, and can afford the relatively high price, they are hard to beat. 250,000+ mile machines. You will never have a BMW dealer say "that bike is more than 10 years old, we don't work on them anymore". Their technicians are trained on BMWs only as the dealers are generally single line dealers. If I were to change bikes, this is the only non-Yamaha I would go to (as of now). However, with the current economy, a change is not likely. RR
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    That is the pump of choice (made by Progressive). Less expensive from HD than thru Progressive - who'd of thunk! RR
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    Actually, Japanese. But I can't understand that either. Welcome to the asylum. RR
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    How much would it have cost without the lap dance? RR
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    Look in the Yellow Pages for an Auto Customization shop. Generally, the pin striping is actually painted by hand. RR
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    I had a couple of Chatterbox headsets and was not impressed with their quality (both failed). Went to J&M and have been satisfied. RR
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    Your wife seems fine riding on my bike with the Utopia backrest. Seriously though, it does not creat any difficulty for my wife on the back. Still plenty of room. RR P.S. Welcome to the family.
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    Wil, The Ural dealer is about 2 hours from you. They are in a shop on Hwy 13 just south of Phillips, WI. Stopped by there a couple of times just to look. A Ural hack would be a lot of fun. I could put a set of goggles on my puppy (165 lbs. of St. Bernard) and cruise the countryside. RR
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    But she has to come pick it up in person (and then tour the US visiting all of us). Feel free to bring the hubby too. RR
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    OH MAN, that sounds interesting. However, too expensive (if you add the allimony payments that would incur if I brought home another project). Too many projects need finishing the way it is. RR
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    +1 on Kermit Chair RR
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    +1 on the breakfast only place - forgot about that. If they can survive on breakfast only, they have to be good. RR
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    I really like this article. It seems the best memories of a trip are finding the 'hidden gems' of food in out of the way places. A few clues I have found that works: 1) Buicks parked outside generally mean they have good coffee. 2) Bars next to factories have decent 'bar food'. Burgers, fries, occasional bonus of pork tenderloins or the like. 3) A tractor parked outside marks a definate place to eat. You will get more food for your dollar and it will generally be pretty good. 4) Lots of bikes parked outside takes some further evaluation - Lots of Harleys generally means decent food and cheap beer (not valid reasoning for breakfast), lots of BMWs and other touring machines doesn't mean anything. They are from out of the area and were just guessing. 5) Asking locals has ALWAYS provided a good place to eat. I even had one local who just came out of a restaraunt recommend a different place than she just ate in. It was the best road meal I have ever had. 6) A place out in the middle of nowhere that has a decent number of vehicles will generally be good. If they can survive not being in an area of good traffic flow, they must have something going for them. Thanks for writing these articles. I find them entertaining and informative. Ride on. RR
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    You may want to drain the fuel bowls to see if there is any gunk in there. Otherwise, ditto Goose. RR
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    Just an FYI while you are messing with the shifter. Take out the bolt that hold the shifter and put some blue loctite on it. They have a tendency to loosen and fall off. RR
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    I saw the written ad in Rider magazine and thought it was a hilarious expenditure of advertising dollars. The website dedicated to the destruction of this bike is even better. Erik Buell is certainly an innovator. It appears the staid suits at HD haven't broken his spirit. RR
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    opossum

    RedRider replied to Caveman's topic in Watering Hole

    Did ya' go back and pick it up for ma' to make dinner with? RR
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    Charlie, That's a nice long trip with the stock plank...er... I mean ... seat. There is an ATV pad from Walmart that fits well. Took the KLR to work Tuesday and did about 350 miles. Got the Sargent seat put on a couple of weeks ago and it is a Huge improvement. Tempted to do an Iron Butt with it just to say I did. Looks like you had a great trip. RR
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    The oil will seek its own level by venting. You will end up with a mess when a full 1/2 qt comes venting out. I would suggest just draining it all (or most) into a clean pan and then refilling it. Not more than half way up the window when it is straight up. Good job catching this before you had a real mess on your hands. RR
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    If you intend to use the photos for an internet posted trip report or to include on a website, the photo hosting site www.smugmug.com is very nice. It is not free, but easily allows you to resize and copy into internet postings. It was designed (and is owned) by the creator of advriders.com to make it easier to post pics in the ride reports. It provides an easy place for others to visit and view your pics. There is also an upgrade that will allow you to post/host videos. I am not associated with smugmug, although I am a member. RR
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