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appreciate the replies. Using them and materials I had on hand, things worked out relatively ok. Used a safety pin to release the Molex brass connectors (nipped off the tip of the needle).
Cleaned the brass connectors with fine steel wool and methyl hydrate and the nylon connectors with mh & Qtips. Coated the brass connectors with Permatex diaelectric grease. I removed
the brass connectors together to get at the green crud at the bottom of the nylon connector. Attached a few before and after pics.
(hopefully the headlight doesn't turn off when I throw the 4w
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Doing a little maintenance on the 87' this aft, dismantled the fairing, and found this corroded wiring harness connector to the 4w Hazard switch. I've never had one this bad and not
quite sure where to begin without damaging contacts. Looking for any suggestions to clean the oxidization properly and best type of grease, if any, to use after cleaning. The female end is just as bad.
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Great idea Don as we're preparing for 'dewinterization'.
Got up this AM to -12c / 11f and 3 fresh inches of the white stuff. when will it end? whatever happened to global warming?
We planned to cage it to the Toronto bike show today, but that isn't going to happen.
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You don't see any pink ones...
'VR Pink' ... well,, pinkish
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I've had good luck with e3s. 2up, full bags, half twisty half slab. Currently have about 30,000km/18,700mi on them. There's about 3 ml center tread and
they're showing signs of slight cupping. I could squeeze a few 1000mi more, but they'll be replaced with e3s next month.
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Due to the fact that this will be a 7 day trip, I was hoping for some input from those of you who have experienced this ride. Whether negative or positive feedback, it would be greatly appreciated. Is it worth our valuable vacation time? I understand that this is a mountain region with twists and turns, but is it constant? I would like to be sure it is going to be enjoyable for my wife as well. Thanks for the input.
exc thread .. wife and I ran the Ashville - Blowing Rock leg last summer. We enjoyed it to the point of deciding to do the entire BRP this summer. (it was her idea) So, from New Orleans across Fl panhandle and north to BRP is the plan to date. Don't have much more to add that's already been said. I had booked this thread from VenturousRandy's thread some time ago. any info is good info.
Man, it's been a long hard winter. Almost warm enough in the garage to light up the ol' 87.
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Don, can't attach pic to pm replies.
The wiring harness is bundled and rests on the left side of the airbox. The foam wrap
buffers vibration and keeps everything in place for the most part. It looks a little bulky in the pic
but it's actually an easy fit. Bob's suggestion to wire to acc panel is probably better
than my wiring directly to battery with an inline fuse.
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I just purchased a used Garmin 765 and looking for some ideas and advice as to location and mounting method. I intend to wire it in to the electrical system also so if anyone has a preference as to which wiring system is better I would appreciate that also. Thanks.
I used the stick-on disc with suction cup going on 4 years. Works ok and doesn't interfere with gauge vis.
Issues over that time, had to replace defective power cable once and the suction cup came loose twice. Probably separated
because I let the rubber cups dry out over 2-3 months. Lucky that the power cable kept the GPS from totally disconnecting both times for inevitable road kill.
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i have to restructure my budget
and work out a plan
cable bills and internet are way to high
like internet and cable and get that taken care of i don't watch tv that much but Comcast wont let me just go internet with out some kind of tv thing?
so i am thinking maybe dish internet? with plain on basic tv channels?
see about changing my insurance on the jeep and motorcycle? even though that is only $130 a month full coverage on both. i think i can do better?
a couple of options to consider depending on your proximity to your phone company central office :
what some phone companies don't care to advertise is the option of an internet DSL 'dry loop'. in other words internet only over copper wire cable pair
from the phone jack connected to modem/router via a regular phone cord. there shouldn't be a charge for using their copper facilities, just internet.
copper 2w pairs support full DSL, again, if your near a phone company office. They can determine if DSL available by your zipcode. You can also keep or connect
a landline to that configuration. Most phone companies have less costly DSL plans dependng on download/upload bandwidth packages.
there might be free antennae TV available depending on your location, as an example over this way.. Free Toronto Digital/HDTV Channels
best of luck.
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Thanks Max,, they have a place to stay,,, it's just all their stuff that needs to stay somewhere.
Must be the
air around here. On that note, we once had a move with a couple of months overlap and used the local movers trailer to store our stuff. Might be an option. Good luck.
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A group of us ice fishing stayed here a couple of years ago. It's located on Lake Drive in Jacksons point.
I believe they had a cottage rental and private rooms available. As I remember, they're rates were quite reasonable. Might be worthwhile
to contact them for a monthly rate if time limitations get tight.
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"A British inventor has created and patented the first full-sized plastic model motorcycle kit."
Read more here: Inventor's bright idea comes in kit form | MCN
Rumor has it Manning is fabricating a full blown '16 Venture tourer for late fall release. Can't wait for that.
cheers mate ..
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Got em Don, thank you very much.
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If anyone figures out a good way to do this, other than what has been mentioned / suggested so far (above) post it here so others can record their music.. Im off to trying the suggestions above..
You could checkout "Free YouTube to MP3 Converter Studio 8.4" software. Downloads any YT file (single or playlists) and separates them into mp3 & mp4 format.
Most files over 360p are close to cd quality. Easy enough to transfer a few hundred mp3 files to a 2g flash drive.
As in canned cable music, there maybe infringement rights here. Never had issues for personal use only.
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For the amount of money they used to develop and manufacture that machine, they could've upgraded the Venture.
Just sayin. LOL.
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I think its really doubtful. I had the bike leaning in and out several Times and never felt any squirreliness. After I wrecked I checked the tire for any marks or bulges.
When I get feeling better
I'm gonna see exactly what happened
Glad you walked away m'man, could have been a lot worse.
I'm also following this thread if it's possible to identifiy
any mechanical or otherwise issue, of course when your feeling better.
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In IE, go into Internet Options. On the General tab, put a check in the box for Delete Browsing History on Exit.
Then go into the Advanced tab and scroll almost to the bottom. Put a check in the box next to Empty temporary Internet files folder when browser is closed.
done
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Same problem today with IE9. Had to 'delete browsing history' under tools, log out, log in and seems to work ok.
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Max, if you come this way, look me up...we have 3 spare BR's can put you up a nite or two if needed.....
Thanks for the generous offer Donny. We've been contemplating winters south of the the 30*th for years. Good chance that will happen next winter with vr in tow.
Easy detour to Hamilton (Troy's) will be in the cards. Will keep in touch.
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nice pics! Aiming to trailer our scoot down south next winter if the stars align ..
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ordered X 2, Don let me know if additional shipping expenses.
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Yep! $0.99 / Litre
That's like $4.50/Gal Imperial or $3.75/Gal US.
hit .84/L this way today.
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What Have I Started!
Alrighty, keeping with the story line here's a few of our metrics ..
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Their Prime ministers name is Red Green.
He was impeached in '13 for his shennanigans. Even though he has dual citizenship, we let Alex Trebek take the reigns.
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air around here. On that note, we once had a move with a couple of months overlap 
What Have I Started!
low fuel indicator today
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