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  1. GunnyButch
    We have the Arai 3/4 with the intergrated J&M headset. They are comfortable, no complaints but they are on the pricey side. Most of the time we use a half helmet and no intercom due to the heat down here.
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    Did anyone mention the Badlands? It's worth seeing since you are in the area. One neat thing about the Iron Mtn road is Mt Rushmore is framed in the tunnels, approaching the tunnels on the way up look in the distance and there is Mt Rushmore. Devils Tower in Wyoming is not a bad diversion either. Have a good time out there, we spent 8 days out there in 2003. The Wall is 99% tourist trap but you might as well stop and get a Tshirt.
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    Thanks Don.
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    Never had too add any either. It did mark it's spot in the garage one time when the oil was overfilled and that got my attention right away.
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    The Hannigan conversions don't use the OEM shock, they use progressive suspension IAS shocks. As far as OEM reliability goes the first 2 or 3 years had issues but the later ones seem to be pretty good. My 02 was replaced in 04 and worked perfect since.
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    My wife is seeking sponsors for the Komen walk for the cure, this one is a 3 day 60 mile walk. There is more information about it below, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Butch and Brenda http://www.the3day.org/images/content/pagebuilder/10860.jpg http://www.the3day.org/images/sp.gif This year, I'll be participating in a very special event called the Breast Cancer 3-Day. I'll walk 60 miles over the course of three days with thousands of other women and men. The net proceeds will support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment through Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. I've agreed to raise at least $2,300 in donations. I've set my personal goal at $2300.00 but hope to exceed that amount. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation from $5.00 to $500.00? Keep in mind how far I'm walking - and how hard I'll have to train. You can give online at www.The3Day.org. Just follow the link below to visit my personal fundraising webpage and make a donation. You can also call 800.996.3DAY to donate over the phone. As so many of us have lost a loved one to cancer, my family have lost both Mom and Dad to cancer. I do this walk in thier memories. According to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, approximately 200,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and nearly 40,000 will die from the disease. That's why I'm walking so far. To do something bold about breast cancer. I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me - by supporting me in my fundraising efforts. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Sincerely, Brenda aka "Topmom" P.S. Ask your employer if they will double your donation through a matching gift program! Click here to visit my personal page. If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/TampaBayEvent?px=2714977&pg=personal&fr_id=1301&et=K0HO5pPr-bLtmxwj8NYeyw..&s_tafId=131971 http://www.the3day.org/site/PixelServer?tr=Go0KNwVLx7iZBjYUj8JGlQ.. http://www.the3day.org/images/sp.gif
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    From my experience I don't let pressure out of the front forks. When cinching them down I tighten them enough to partially compress that way they still have room to compress without bottoming out if there is a hard jolt. One other thing is I have the front and rear straps slightly pulling the bike forward to prevent it loosening in the wheel chock.
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    The picture has the soft ties under the handle bars between the mounts, it is kind of a pain to get them under there. I would stay away from attaching to the handlebars anywhere else due to possible bending but that is just my opinion. I have since ran the soft ties over the lower triple tree and around the fork tube but I don't have a picture of that. It holds very well and is easier to route the soft tie. Just make sure you stay clear of the brake line on the right side, there is plenty of room just be aware it is there. The rear is secured to the rear frame in front of the saddlebag. I use just the 4 straps and it stays put just fine, I use powertye 2 inch ratchet straps. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/gunnybutch/SideTie.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/gunnybutch/UpperTie2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/gunnybutch/FrontTie.jpg
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    I quoted flb_78 $400 for all plus shipping. All are in good shape, 35k on the bike when removed, Avon tire mfg date 3307 with about 6k.
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    I have a rear wheel, final drive, brake assembly I'd like to get out of my garage. I triked mine last month. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/gunnybutch/RSVREARWHEEL3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/gunnybutch/RSVREARWHEEL2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/gunnybutch/RSVREARWHEEL.jpg
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    I had one too, I only sold it when I triked. Contact Larry, he will get to the bottom of the problem.
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    Do a search on the Magnuson-Moss Warranty act. It basically says that aftermarket equipment does not void manufacturers warranty but the OEM will not cover aftermarket equipment. Maybe if you mention the Magnuson-Moss Warranty act the Yamaha rep will live up to their legal responsibility, under the law they have to prove not just say the failure was caused by any modifications. I would find a number for the Federal Trade Commission and make a complaint there.
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    Trikes and trailers don't void warranties, modifications to the engine or cooling system would though. Neither are considered misuse or abuse. If the motor is out of warranty that would be reason enough for Yamaha not to fix it but they have gone above and beyond in other cases, maybe they will come through here.
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    I have a hard time believing that a trike conversion caused these problems. Overheating likely the cause but from cooling or oil system failure.
  15. GunnyButch
    Canuck, I am flattered thanks. I took mine to the Hannigan factory which saved about $1000 in shipping/crating, the finished cost to Hannigan was right at $12000. Our families live a couple hours from there and they did it over our Christmas visit and picked it up the day after Christmas, they are very easy people to work with.
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    Just a thought but are you sure you didn't top off with diesel? It would still run but not as well. I don't want to admit how I know this.
  17. GunnyButch
    The short bolts are M6X35, long ones M6X55. One thing I am curious about, how steep is your driveway? 12 feet is a long way to tumble. Good luck on the paint, the damage is fixable by a good painter but it probably won't be real cheap.
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    I haven't seen how the hitch is attached but I think it would be a continuation of the frame tubing across the rear. You won't need to remove the body for anything I can think of, the brakes are easily accessable from the side. I bled my brakes last week, Iused a small floor jack, removed the tire and there was plenty of room. The brakes are Honda Civic CRX and wheels are 4 bolt 15x6.5 Civic. Once the tire comes off there you can get to anything you want but there isnn't much under there. To get the body off there are 6 brackets attaching it to the frame. It is fairly easy to do but it will take some time. Hannigan put everthing together with plug connections so all you have to do is unplug, unbolt and lift it off so it keeps things simple. Here is a list to get the body off: 1. remove both seats 2. unplug wiring connections under passenger seat 3. remove 6 bolts in bottom of tour pack trunk 4. lift off trunk as a unit, i.e. trunk and armrests are still attached 5. remove 4 CB mounting bolts, unplug antenna and remove CB unit 6. remove antenna brackets ( I don't use antennas ) 7. remove passenger grab bars 10mm bolt on top and 5mm allen wrench, you have to go in through the hole where the trunk was to get to the allen bolt 8. remove passenger floorboards, 5mm allen head 9. unplug wiring harness going to the rear lights, it runs back along the frame 10. undo the 6 brackets and it should lift free pretty easy with 2 people I had mine apart over the past couple weeks down to step 10 but didn't have to remove the body for painting, I was just checking things out, seeing how it was made and put together. I was very pleased with the quality of work and design. I thought the rear brake was a liittle soft so I bled them, they won't open your front brake system. I'm glad to answer any other questions you might have.
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    I was out for a little while this afternoon. I like the handling and getter better at it everytime out. Hope to see you on the road some time.
  20. GunnyButch
    I got the trike back from the painter yesterday and got it cleaned up and put back together. Now I can consider it finished. All I need now is some sunshine and a couple days off to ride. I still have some parts if anyone is interested, saddlebags are already gone though. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/gunnybutch/FINISHED8.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/gunnybutch/FINISHED7.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/gunnybutch/FINISIHED6.jpg
  21. GunnyButch
    Congraulations Jeff, I know you will love it. Mine still has a bit of clutch whine but not bad, the good news is after the installation my speedometer and the GPS agree now. I still have some parts left over from the conversion too, my saddlebags sold on craigs list in about 2 hours.
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    Thanks for the replies. I haven't tried TSP yet but was it was on my list of things to try, the vinegar solution I have tried but I will try going stronger on the mixture. I have replaced foundation sprinklers with soaker hoses where I can but there are still a few spray type heads needed.
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    I'm starting to look at spring cleaning the outside of the house and need some advice. I have some lime/calcium deposits on the vinyl siding from the irrigation system and haven't been able to find anything to remove them without ruining the siding. Products like lime away and others say not to use them on vinyl siding. The JoMax cleaner I use cleans everything else, algae and such, but doesn't touch the calcium/lime scale. Does anyone know of something that works?
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    http://www.freewatt.com/products.asp?id=169&name=WAir Have you seen these systems? They generate electrictiy and use the heat by product to heat your home.
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    http://www.boeshield.com/index.htm Boeshield works best for me here with the high humidity and salt air. I've used it on boat trailers in salt water preventing corrosion, cast iron saw table tops, lubricating etc.
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