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Welcome and Enjoy! You'll get your ride sorted for sure thru the knowledge on this forum.
 
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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Burn cable
Meitemark: I had just changed the front fork with Race tech and emulators and was going for a trip. Started the bike and some smoke came from left blinker. Stopped at once and the blue cable from left blinker down ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Meitemark: Everything is fixed and runs like a cat. Thanks for helping.Burn cable
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Meitemark
In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Removed AIS/relocated fuel pump bike won't start!!
Signguy: Removed the AIS and relocated the fuel pump and now the bike won't start. PLEASE HELP
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
blue_star: At least one too many. :PRemoved AIS/relocated fuel pump bike won't start!!
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blue_star
In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 11 replies
Subject: Removing Fuel Tank?
MartyN8677: Also changing my spark plugs today, so I need to remove the fuel tank. There is instruction in the Tech Articles for this, but I wonder if my 08 is different than the instructions? I don't see the ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
SoCali Rider: I don't have an 08 ..but that wire looks like its a pull off / push onRemoving Fuel Tank?
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In: Miscellaneous, 5/19/2013, 4 replies
Subject: JD 1000 for sale
GNR10: OK this is not a Honda Road Star, but it is a JD 1000 I ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Boatmark: Well, it IS bigger than a jd750ace!:PJD 1000 for sale
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Boatmark
In: Body/Frame, 5/18/2013, 24 replies
Subject: PAINT IS DONE!!!!!!
texanrebel82: Man im pumped up my paint is done...the guy painting just sent me some pics and man that copper pearl looks awesome. I will be picking them up tonight will post pics tomorrow....im gonna make sure everything ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Boatmark: Looks great!B)PAINT IS DONE!!!!!!
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Boatmark
In: Maintenance, 5/19/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Normal ???
Ashley: When bike has been in garage all night and i crank it and let her warm up , when i go to put it in gear i pull clutch in a bunch of times and shift into second because if i dont it jerks hard into first ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
River: Mine has done that since the day it was new.Normal ???
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River
In: Body/Frame, 4/16/2013, 44 replies
Subject: Rear Suspension double-check
Ricohoc: I've gotten some expert advice in the last week, but my two experts may be asleep now. I crawled on the side of the bike, located the two nuts -- the adjusting nut and the lock nut. Noticed ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
blue_star: It's a 32mm nut. And yes, it is a PITA to get to and adjust. :angry:Rear Suspension double-check
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blue_star
In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 5 replies
Subject: Why are my pipes all blue under the heat shields
Stevie: I took the left heat shield off my Bassani duals to work on the pulley and underneath the heat shields the pipes are all discolored They are not discolored anywhere that shows, just underneath the heat ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Stevie: nice, good to know I seem perfectly normal to me :silly:Why are my pipes all blue under the heat shields
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In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 13 replies
Subject: A Little Help!
Phatstrat: Was doing Roadwing install, tightening banjo bolt on RAP under seat..........oh crap. Any ideas? RAP fits nicely under ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Phatstrat: "good thing the shock will make it worth it". Jason, you are so right, the bike feels tight, better ...A Little Help!
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In: Body/Frame, 5/19/2013
Subject: Leaky latch
BlueCoupe: After putting the Yamaha hard bags on my bike and washing them I noticed the latch button leaks water around them, is this normal and if so has anyone come up with a fix for this.
Leaky latch
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In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 4 replies
Subject: Need to reupholster pillion seat
Slvrknght: So, rather than spend money I really don't have to get the actual pillion seat for my mustang saddle, I've modified my stock one to fit back on the bike. Unfortunately, this required pulling the covering ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Roadstarblue: They have 1/4 " staples for the gun should be fine .Need to reupholster pillion seat
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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/18/2013, 13 replies
Subject: Wife's having a yard sale
Stevie: She's got a metric sh*t ton of stuff out there I got a ice chest of corona out there, I'm out-selling her 2 to 1 :P
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Stevie: Nah Rosarito, it's halfway between Tijuana and Ensenada, nice sleepy little beach town, mostly ...Wife's having a yard sale
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Stevie
In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 42 replies
Subject: What do you think about while you are riding?
mrjeff: On our recent road trip we had many miles to think about things and because our bike communicators don't work very good at highway speeds we had a lot of quiet time for thoughtful reflection. At one of ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Slvrknght: I usually find myself not really thinking about anything important. It's a very zen type of feeling. ...What do you think about while you are riding?
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In: Bolt Ons, 5/19/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Too much of a good thing . . ?
maxtnet: I do love the sound of the V & H long shot slashed pipes which I use with the V & H Quite baffles (packed with 1/4" thick fiberglass), however when going on longer trips, the sound starts to get annoying. ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
MidStar07: maxtnet, Yeah, I'm on about my fifth exhaust. Had V&H longshots on there with the BCT QQs'....still ...Too much of a good thing . . ?
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In: Jetting, 5/18/2013, 29 replies
Subject: Very Heavy Fuel Consumption
Schweeet Daddy T: My fuel consumption is ridiculous... 17mpg and this with no mods on the bike except a half of stage one gutting of the stock pipes. I say half because I only removed the rear cone and drilled through ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Schweeet Daddy T: Not sure if I've mentioned this already guys but please keep in mind that this bike is an 06 model and ...Very Heavy Fuel Consumption
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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 12 replies
Subject: Lindby bars
Roadstarcountryboy: Hey guys been looking for some unique highway bars for my 07 r*. Anybody have the lindby multibars? They look really cool and comfortable just expensive
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Roadstarcountryboy: I checked eBay but they're still around 260Lindby bars
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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/19/2013
Subject: Remington Rem Squeeg-E Universal Gun Cleaning kit
1700cc: Anybody familiar with this cleaning kit? For firearms. Found it on flea bay.
Remington Rem Squeeg-E Universal Gun Cleaning kit
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1700cc
In: Bike Talk, 4/23/2011, 23 replies
Subject: Polishing Compound Recommendation?
About_Time: Morning all. After a recent crank case vent mod (thanks Erbman), I noticed what I would call more of a scuff than a scratch in the clearcoat of my fuel tank. I have the usual collection of waxes and ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
USAFretired: It is an 06, the last year for them. Does not compare to the fun I had with some I had in the past, ...Polishing Compound Recommendation?
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In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013
Subject: Anybody need a hitch
t0rqed: Saw this on craigslist http://corpuschristi.craigslist.org/mcy/3768166062.html
Anybody need a hitch
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t0rqed
In: Bolt Ons, 12/9/2012, 48 replies
Subject: K&N RA 066V or Baron's BAK?
pastornj: I've never been one to follow the pack or fit in with the majority - that's one of the reasons I ride - probably true of many people on the forum. I've currently got the K&N version of the BAK and I'm ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
MidStar07: When I stay in hotels that have the little shower caps in the bathroom, I snag those....throw them in ...K&N RA 066V or Baron's BAK?
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In: Pics of My Ride, 5/19/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Winter mods before and after take 2
RoadiesRock05: Here is my attempt to upload my pics with photobucket.
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Stevie: Oh snap! Winter mods before and after take 2
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In: Technical Discussions, 5/19/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Got any Cobra Slip on's?
Dysan911: Picked up a used V&H Long shots probably 2 years ago and they needed a lot of TLC to pass for what I would consider something I'd want bolted to my bike. They sound good but the chrome is really starting ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
NWRODIE: Same for me, every time I let off the throttle, I was like Elmer Fudd shooting at that stupid duck. Sold ...Got any Cobra Slip on's?
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NWRODIE
In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013
Subject: Bill's Old Bike Barn
blue_star: Thought this was pretty cool. Some of ya'll in the north east may be interested in checking it out sometime. B)
Bill's Old Bike Barn
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blue_star
In: Maintenance, 1/30/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Dying issue....
Wildhorse629: Okay, so if you ever been navy you've heard the expression to fix it until it is broke, well I've done exactly that. Now this is happening on my other bike, but bikes are bikes and aside from FI and CARB ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Vette468: :angry: i gotta know...what kind of Musclecars you into :p could you have a air leak somewhere else... ...Dying issue....
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Vette468
In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Removing Stock Grips
MartyN8677: Ready to install new Avon's but can't find instructions for removing the stock grips. Does anyone have step by step instructions for that? Thanks.
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
MartyN8677: Yep, this one came off easy. With the Avon grips, instructions just say "clutch side should ...Removing Stock Grips
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MartyN8677
In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/18/2013, 23 replies
Subject: daughter wants to ride
cike: don't want to sound like I descriminate against girls but I don't know how else to say it. What would you do if your daughter wanted to learn to ride? My daughter is 23 and has been riding on the back ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
MidStar07: My son and daughter both have their permits now, but they don't have bikes. I keep a 250 Ninja here at ...daughter wants to ride
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MidStar07
In: Bolt Ons, 5/19/2013, 4 replies
Subject: Exhaust flange nuts
Martorious: Anyone have any laying around? I had one get up and walk away while I had the exhaust off. Or a source for a replacement set? Only thing I've found locally are plain nuts, want something a little more ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Martorious: Thanks. Ordered a full set as mine were starting to show some rust. Shipping was more than the ...Exhaust flange nuts
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Martorious
In: Bolt Ons, 5/19/2013
Subject: Parts to those in Need
Wildhorse629: I was going through my garage the other day trying to clear things out that are no longer needed. I came across the ECU and coils that I pulled from my bike to upgrade. They were working perfectly fine, ...
Parts to those in Need
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Wildhorse629
In: Bike Talk, 12/3/2012, 45 replies
Subject: Who doesn't run front turn signals?
Dysan911: This weekend I turned my little bagger into a stripped down scoot. No fairing, Lowers, Bags, passenger pegs, all gone. To give the front a cleaner appearance I removed my passing lamps and the turn ...
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
slamllc: Here is a situation. Suppose you are riding on a highway or other road three lanes in the same direction. ...Who doesn't run front turn signals?
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slamllc
In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Homemade AIS REMOVAL KIT??
Signguy: Can't I just make my own flange covers and plug? Seems easy
Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Tug: Depends on the grade. Most people don't know what they have.Homemade AIS REMOVAL KIT??
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Tug




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