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Re:Dumped the bike today 11 Months ago
Been stung twice already this year. Last time the stupid bee got me four times going down my back. I hate bees.....

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Re:Dumped the bike today 11 Months ago
Glad you're okay, Coot! Also glad that I don't see many bees over here, but one did sting me between the top of my sunglasses and the ridge of my helmet once. Got me in the left eyebrow, but he got stuck, and I killed him right where he had planted his stinger. Like Curt said, be glad you weren't going 70.

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Re:Dumped the bike today 11 Months ago

The gravel comment got me thinking about a trip I took that took me through some Colorado mountains. All loaded up, full bags and 2 tour packs. Pulled over one morning high in the mountains to adjust something, put my feet down on the gravel, and fwooomp went the bike over.

Tried a few times to lift it myself, backed into it, did everything I could, but it was just too heavy and the gravel was not my friend. In the end I had to undo all my careful straps and clips and pull both tour packs off before I could get it up. It took me half an hour overall, but I was ready to roll again.

Had to think real hard about what I would do if I couldn't end up lifting it on my own on that gravel, since not one car came by in that half hour.

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Re:Dumped the bike today 11 Months ago
I guess a come along and a snatch block would be tough to make room for!

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Subject: Why you spend good money on leathers and helmets
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Subject: New forum mbr posting pictures of my ride
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Subject: chopped up roadstar softail
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smokescreens: This is my attempt at a soft tail. Thinking about going back to a bagger look though. Wow. Small ...chopped up roadstar softail

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Subject: Dirty, dirty, girl.....
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Subject: She's done for now
BlackRain: Thought I just share some pictures on my 2004 Honda Shadow Saber 1100 before and after pictures. She's done for now. Before: After:

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Ashley: Looking good brother !! She's done for now

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Subject: painted and all assembled
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Subject: Afternoon funny!
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In: Bike Talk, 5/22/2013, 9 replies
Subject: This is a cool Roadie video to me
129drifter: If you have four minutes to kill this is pretty entertaining. I watched it in full screen mode with the volume cranked up enough to get my wife's attention ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdvtyJFIzPA

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
GNR10: Maybe in Sweden they think 30mph is fast. Here is another one of that guys vids at the stealership. ...This is a cool Roadie video to me

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In: Introductions, 5/22/2013, 31 replies
Subject: Hello from Ohio!
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In: Bolt Ons, 5/22/2013, 13 replies
Subject: Kickstand
Meitemark: Does anybody know where to get a longer kickstand for the bike. When I raised the fork 4 inch and put Austin taxi tire I need longer kickstand. ca. 3 to 4 inch longer Thanks

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
FatJay: I think if you bent the stand you'd interfere with it returning to it's up position. There's not a lot ...Kickstand

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FatJay

In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 19 replies
Subject: this shock is interesting
smokescreens: i got this shock for the RAP to try out (works great by the way) and i notice 2 things about it. 1. its the same lenght as the road star shock eye to eye. 2. it has a dampener adjustment to make ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
davej: How about power steering fluid? It is light wt and pretty slippery not sticky like ATF. this shock is interesting

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davej

In: Introductions, 5/22/2013, 32 replies
Subject: Welcome from North Carolina
whalj2: Hello to all. Lots of great stuff here. Not new to the Yamaha world but it's been awhile. This is the second Yamaha in the stable. My first is a 1970 Yamaha HS1-B that was my first street bike and ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
tibadoe: Welcome HalWelcome from North Carolina

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In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/22/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Room Available for M&G in GreenBay
Greysnake: I had two rooms reserved for the M&G and one of the guys that was coming along had to pull out so I called and canceled the one(1) bed room. So there is a room available for anyone coming that don't have ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
chico: Hey greysnake,what did the room cost ya? Or what to do need for the room if me and the lil last decide ...Room Available for M&G in GreenBay

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In: Body/Frame, 5/23/2013, 3 replies
Subject: anyone chopped and moved the fender horn??
RyanH0809: HI all, I'm wanting to move my seating position back a couple inches and lower. I've heard from many people and inspected myself and realize the fender horn is the largest restraint here. Has anyone done ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Vette468: Red CUSTOM at the TOP of the page.... Doc -moved his ..hes a Moderator..anyone chopped and moved the fender horn??

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In: Vendors and Dealers, 5/21/2013, 19 replies
Subject: RSC Mechanic's Shirts - FINAL REORDER
Warden: (Ok, not really burning it, but I won't be offering them again). Based on some recent requests ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Scooter76: Ok, I have to ask. Did you read the first post of this thread :blink: :dry: ?RSC Mechanic's Shirts - FINAL REORDER

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Subject: 2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9
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Latest reply, 5/23/2013
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chief802

In: Electrical/Electronics, 5/22/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Help! Sensor replaced but still no speedo
Doc_V: A while back, after reinstalling the dash, the speedo stopped working. The neutral, fuel, engine and turn signal indicator lights all worked, but no speedo. Even the LCD display was blank. When I turned ...

Latest reply, 5/22/2013
Doc_V: Took it out and got up to about 60 and nothing. I whacked on the dash too, nothing. For the heck of it, ...Help! Sensor replaced but still no speedo

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Doc_V

In: Body/Frame, 5/22/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Who has adjustable dog bones?
DropkickFace: How do you like it? Is it a hassle to adjust ? How's the 2 up ride? Would you recommend them? I have the progressive spring & I'm curious how the 2 up ride is with DB's Thanks

Latest reply, 5/22/2013
PhatRJ: Ask and you shall receive. Behold, adjustable dogbones with a Progessive 465 spring. B) I did ...Who has adjustable dog bones?

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PhatRJ

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