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    I am a planner, I like to always have a strategy in place. This being the case, I know that eventually (in time) if I want to keep riding 2 up with the wife, I will have to go on 3 wheels. Using my 1st Gen as a platform (she only has about 15K original on her) would it be best to do a trike conversion or add a sidecar? I would love to hear the pros & cons from the group. I'm sure each has their benefits, but since I have NEVER owned either I can only speculate. I like the trike look but the sidecar may be more comfortable for the wife. The added storage on each would be great too. & what about towing a trailer with a sidecar attached?? I would love to hear your thoughts so I can make an educated choice based on our needs Thanks
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    I guess no one jacks up a 1st Gen here I did find this picture online Looks like it's being lifted by the collector.
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    BTW Would anyone happen to have a photo of their Gen 1 up on one of these lifts that show the jacking points? Trying to lift one without crushing the exhaust looks like a challenge!
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    Thanx for the coupons, picked up a 3/8 & a 1/2 torque wrench this morning!
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    Randy, Having checked out the area down there last February, I know first hand how some of those county roads can take some very surprising dips & turns. (one of them scared the hell out of me in a car) You guys have some pucker inducing roads over there! Glad he's doing ok. Tough lesson to learn. He had a guardian angel riding with him that day! My best for a fast & full recovery! Andy
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    Yeah, Got the Scala team pro set for $137 These things are sweet. Real easy to setup & clear reception. I like em! Got the cigarette lighter charger too!
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    Well, due to the lack of reviews, I started getting a little leery about this. You know how it is when that little voice in your head (no, not the wife) starts yappin'. "You buy cheap, you buy twice!" A lesson that took decades for me to realize. So I decided to bite & go for the Scala units. They have a much longer talk & standby time & they have better features.
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    My feeling as well. Absolutely no reviews ANYWHERE...good, bad or indifferent. That scares me
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    Trying to find out if this is worth buying. I'm looking for some headsets for communication between the wife & me. The ability to answer the phone is nice. I know the Scala units are great but Spending over $300 for a pair of them is a difficult chew. I know you get what you pay for, but if these units do the job without a lot of noise it would be worth it for $50 a pop. Has anyone bought these? The are NoiseHush N800 Interphone Bluetooth Motorcycle Headset. http://images.nedsgadgets.com/original/91/OFU1675qdE.jpg http://mspecials.com/image/cache/data/N800-10688_p-500x500.jpg
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    My 84 didn't come with vents or covers. Since the VR is water cooled there really is no need to have those open for air (unless you like the heat). Since the heat is unbearable in the summer, I decided to make my own covers using ABS sheets I found at Home Depot. I think I paid $12 for the sheet. I traced the opening on the sheet of ABS, painted it & plastic welded it in place. Heat is no longer a problem for me.
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    But nobody brought up "HEIGHTH"?
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    My 2 cents on this. I started riding when I was a 16 all different type bikes. I gave it up riding 10 years later due to family, career, & concern about being road kill. I got back into riding last year at 52. I decided to take the safety course to make it easy to get my MC endorsement & not have to worry about getting someone to take me to a road test. (I tested on the course MC) I was always a good instinctive rider & the instructed even noted that I had excellent skills but I was AMAZED at how much I didn't know. Basic things like Lean, push & roll, (PUSH the bars in the opposite direction of the turn????) or how to make tight turns & figure 8's at almost stopped speed. The course is a life saver regardless of the bike she gets. She should definitely do it. My 17 yr old son wants a bike now. I am INSISTING on him taking the course as well. If he turns 18 & wants to do it without the course...well let's just say it's "my house my rules"! Good luck, I hope she listens to your words of experience.
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    I decided to change the gas filter today since the one in it looks like hell. At the same time I figures I will change all the gas lines from the petcock to the carbs. The pump to carbs line was old but still in ok, as was the line from the pump to the filter. (I replace them anyway) While I was removing the line from the petcock it just tore off. I didn't use any force at all. While inspecting it I noticed that it was all dry rotted on the inside. Although to was not damp, it did have a strong smell. That would explain why when I shut the petcock it would not stink. I warmed her up until the fan kicked on checked for leaks & put her in the garage, that was 45 minutes ago. Normally I would have to vent the garage but now nothing. The stink is GONE. So my suggestion to 1st gen owners if you start a stinkin' out of the blue, check that line. Since it's a little annoying to change, I'm sure it's neglected a lot. Mine was OEM. I figured it has lived it's usefulness after almost 30 years.
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    Following the leads in your pix I see that they all go to the bettery SO...I have to assume it's a 10 amp accessory block someone made up. Follow the wires back as Bob suggested, I'm sure they hook up to running likes & the sort.
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    I have always been partial to iridescent pearl white
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    An original 59K miles 1963 Mercury Meteor
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    Pretty much. I used a 6" scissor for most of it and a tiny curved cuticle scissor for the curves & final detail trimming.
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    I was looking at my 84 after I made the side cover block offs & something didn't look right. It finally hit me the plates where the rear foot pegs bolt on need some dressing up. The black with the ribs was to plain. I decide chrome would accent it nicely but as you all know, I could not find anything for this bike. When I was at Walmart, I noticed this for $6.95: It's basically a plastic mirror which is attached with double face tape. It cuts easily with a scissor. I took a piece of butcher paper & traced the opening I wants to chrome. Made the template & I cut the mirror. I used a regular scissor for the straight runs & a cuticle scissor for the tight bends. Here's the finished look: Though I would share!
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    Gary I read this on another forum dated last May. Maybe it will help. I just went through this process today, with a 1999 Honda Civic, importing from Canada to the USA. I'm a Canadian citizen but permanent resident of the US for the past 8 years. I had a lot of anxiety about it, but it turned out to be a simple process As other posters mentioned, you do not need the HS-7. What you need is a letter on original letterhead from the manufacturer (in my case, American Honda, if importing a Honda manufactured in Canada into the USA). Do this in advance, as it took a few weeks to get this letter from them. I crossed the Windsor-Detroit border today with a temporary 10-day plate on the car I obtained in Ontario when the title was transferred to me (at a cost of $15). The customs officer asked me for the vehicle registration/title before even asking for my ID (a greencard, in my case), and when I planned to import the car. I said, "uh...now". I didn't realize there was an option?? Anyway, he sent me inside to fill out a form "CBP 7501" - "Entry Summary". They asked for the vehicle registration, my ID again, and gave me an explanatory form to help me fill out the form correctly. They inspected the car, had a big discussion about one ambigous line in the letter from US Honda stating the car was "non-compliant" re: instrument panel differences. (i.e. km/hr vs mph on the odometer), went out to inspect the car again, and then issued me 2 copies of the stamped, approved 7501, one for me and one for Secretary of State so I can register the car here in Mich. They were extremely courteous and helpful. As long as you have a letter from the manufacturer stating the vehicle complies with US standards, you will be ok. Make sure you have a temp plate on the car and insurance. Do your homework! Many late-model cars are importable into the USA. Expect to spend a half hour or so at customs going through the process, but they will help you through it. Oh, and another good thing...I was charged ZERO duty on it at the border. I asked the Customs Officer what I should write under the "value" section on the form, as the car was used and a gift to me from my dad. He guesstimated $2000, but wrote $0 in the value for duty section, so I was charged no duty. He said if I had been importing a brand new Ferrari, I'd be assessed duty, but not for an older car like the Honda. When I register the car at the Secretary of State office on Tues., they will likely charge state tax on the assessed value of $2000. I'm ok with that! Glad to see this forum here. The process of importing cars can be a bit mystifying. Just do your homework! The info is available online or with a phonecall or two. Just make sure you have your ducks in a row when you show up at Customs. They will help you with the paperwork. Cheers! E-mail me if I can help in any way. I can relate to the confusion on this...took me months to sort it all out, but in the end, it was a process, but a smooth one.
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