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  1. SilvrT
    Spoke wheels require "tuning" of the spokes to a) align the wheel, and b) ensure all spokes are of equal tension. Not to mention the work involved cleaning them. A real PITA. No advantage whatsoever over "solid" wheels IMHO.
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    Regarding Goose's post, check this out ... maybe you can find this product where you live. Clear #1- UV Resistant Clear Coat http://www.u-pol.com/countries/en/navigate.htm I used it and it does a good job but it's not cheap ... almost $30 a large spray can here.
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    heh ... just a couple days ago.... No? http://www.stripeman.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=Graphics&Category_Code=VehicleWraps scroll down...you'll see it.
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    I assume you mean hunting season .... heh, that's the best time to do night riding around here... all the danged deer hide then LOL
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    Another very "scenic" ride is along the Kitsilano Beach area of Vancouver on a hot summer day! *wink* (I recommend the guys do this ride slow and solo)
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    Thanks Curt ... I stand corrected and I did do further research on this and that's what they do alright. Now I gotta go back to that "know-it-all" Harley owner and tell him he don't know nuthin..... (LOL that's my son) :rotf:
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    it's a strange one alright .... but when I click on it, it goes to the tickerfactory website. What about changing the URL to the actual "full" addy of http://www.tickerfactory.com/ezticker/ticker_designer.php
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    yes, I do some "night riding" too...... EDIT: all kidding aside, I don't care much for night riding or driving .... real hard on my eyes.
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    hahahaha .... she didn't strike me as the kind of gal who would go for that .... now what about multi-colored flowers and a multitude of various plants? .... or maybe a Zebra design or... how about something like this... (kinda thought the main wording fits in lol)
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    maybe to "size up" the curve to see if it's going to be easier or harder than initially anticipated...??
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    Brian ... dumb question for ya considering what you do for a living but, have you cleaned your browser history both before and after cleaning out the invalid url code? ... and closed the browser before and after?
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    http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/masonictreasures
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    I've owned both gens... an '85, an '87, and now an '06 ... IMHO, 1st gens (83-93) are very different in performance and handling to the 2nd gens (99 - 09). The 2nd gen, at least for me, is much more comfortable on long rides. It's not as "sporty" as the 1st gen and as such, I don't ride my '06 as aggressively as I did either of my 1st gens. I also feel that the '06 is not quite as powerful (maybe due to gearing) as the 1st gen and the 83-85 "MKI" models were a bit more sportier and seemed to have a bit mor power than the "MKII" models (86-93). That's just my opinion. Having said that, I really love riding my '06 ... much more so than either of my 1st gens. I like it's looks a lot better too although that '89 with only 210 miles on it sure makes me drool LOL After I got my '87 all repainted and decked out tho, I drooled over it too.. maybe I'm just a "drooler" hahaha
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    Some "pinstriping" is definately painted on but I'm referring to the lines that either divide a color break or are accent lines on a single color bike (similar to our Ventures). According to information I've been able to "dig up", including posting a Q on an HD forum, they are "stick-on" as opposed to "painted on" albeit they may well be applied by a "robot". However, I am still not convinced so am doing further "digging" on this simply because I am getting conflicting information and I'm one of those "make me a believer" kinda guys LOL
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    hmmmmmm.... I'll have to double-check on that (just coz I hafta) LOL... ok, now I know what a RaT is... hahaha gawd, do people actually ride those things? (I know they do but....) ... actually, there's a guy around here that has a scooter that's definately a "RaT" ... one of these days I've GOT TO get a pic of it!
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    In studying those pics, it certainly "appears" that it may be correct. I'd doubt very much that it would be 100210. If, in fact, those are the true miles, what a GEM that bike is! It sure does look good!
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    Pretty well anywhere in the Canadian Rockys ... couple specific routes... Kananaskis route thru Peter Lougheed National Park (west of Calgary) Columbia Icefields (hwy 93) from Banff to Jasper Hinton, Alberta, thru Jasper to Kamloops via hwy 16 (the Yellowhead) and hwy 5 hmmmm that was three (not a couple) wasn't it... heck, I could name several more LOL
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    Not exclusive to a Venture ... most all bikes, including Harley's, have this "stuck on pinstripe" which is also sealed and covered with a coat of clear. Here's a tidbit of info... if you scratch that stripe on a Harley, the only way to get it repaired is to send the entire piece back to Harley factory (according to what I've been told) ... and it ain't a CHEAP thing to do! I love pinstripes and plan to get mine done this winter and I am definately getting it done by hand by a "professional". I've used the "pinstripe" decals before and although I thought the ones I used looked good, they weren't UNIQUE, nor did they exactly follow the "flow" of the body lines, not to mention that it is hard to find a pinstripe decal that has the right colors you want. I'm not referring to those "straight-line" stripes, but actual, commercially made pinstripe designed decals. Hey Patrick46 .... your response to my post earned you my respect. If you lived closer, I'd be sure to have you do this job for me. BTW, what is a "RaT" ???
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    Don't know if anyone else has experienced this but, my Sirius XM radio "cig lighter" adapter would keep coming loose from the Aux "cig lighter" outlet ... would only take a few bumps in the road and out it would come. I wired it direct inside the fairing.
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    Apparently it does (work in a motorcycle) according to many on this site. What is unique about it is that it has no "friction modifiers" which, if included as an additive, will harm the wet clutch. All "motorcycle specific" oils do not contain friction modifiers... as I understand it at least. I note that your bike is a '99 ... just something to think about... I had an '87 for 3 years ... for all I know, it never had synthetic in it but I tried that and I immediately noticed clutch slippage in 5th gear when I cranked it hard. That may have been coincidental but I believe I've heard others say to not switch to synthetic in an older engine when it hasn't been using it.
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    Let me rephrase my original comment... Everyone is entitled to their opinion but... A good decal properly applied does NOT look cheap and they are NOT made for "kids cars". A "professionally" done pinstripping job DONE POORLY will look a whole lot CHEAPER. Sorry, mean no offense, but your statement was rather harsh and biased I thought. Having said that, I do agree that a good quality "professional" pinstiping job is by far the best route to go. And thanks for the tip about double charging...I'll certainly be on the lookout for that. I would think tho that under such a circumstance, a person would do some deals just for the exposure...I know I would... it would be like an advertising cost ... so ya don't make as much at the Bike Rally ... but look at all the business you could generate back at your shop. Course, if Bike Rally's were your only place of doing business, gouge, gouge, gouge would be the game for sure! Heck, that's what they do at sporting events...beer is 2-3 times the normal price.
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    Thank you Eck! (for that I could hug ya... but I won't)
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    I don't have that bottle anymore but I know for a fact that Canadian tire sells it coz I bought it there. The 4 litre bottle is White.
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    It would be interesting to see the score of a person talking on the cell phone while doing the Collision Traps test !
  25. SilvrT
    I went from Rotella T to Mobil 1 (which is what's in mine now) and it made no difference to the chirp. Rotella T was 15w40 and Mobil1 is 10w40
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