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Re:Changing Plugs 11 Months ago

Daggett wrote:
I am getting ready to change plugs for my first time on my '08. Is pulling the tank the best method, seems to be the only way? I found the tech article on tank removal to give me a starting point, assume I just take it loose enough to get to the back plugs. Thanks in advance for any tips.

I am leaving the 4th with my wife for Asheville, NC from Indiana. Her Stryker is ready to roll, just getting my Roadie ready. We are getting excited about the trip. Never ridden the Blue Ridge Parkway or the area roads.

When you get here give me a shout. I can at least give ya some good roads to ride while your here if I can't make it out with ya. How long you staying?

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Re:Changing Plugs 11 Months ago
Since you're about to go on a road trip, I would definitely recommend you don't pull the tank. Caused me too much trouble. The service manual also says to just pull the back bolt out and pivot the tank up.

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Re:Changing Plugs 11 Months ago

Roger7886 wrote:
Daggett wrote:
I am getting ready to change plugs for my first time on my '08. Is pulling the tank the best method, seems to be the only way? I found the tech article on tank removal to give me a starting point, assume I just take it loose enough to get to the back plugs. Thanks in advance for any tips.

I am leaving the 4th with my wife for Asheville, NC from Indiana. Her Stryker is ready to roll, just getting my Roadie ready. We are getting excited about the trip. Never ridden the Blue Ridge Parkway or the area roads.

When you get here give me a shout. I can at least give ya some good roads to ride while your here if I can't make it out with ya. How long you staying?

Headed down the 4th of July. Have to head back Sunday the 8th for work on Monday. So not staying as long as I like. We have no definite plans, just plan to ride. I will give you a shout out, and also would appreciate suggestions on roads. Never been there but pics sure look beautiful!

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Re:Changing Plugs 11 Months ago
FWIW...I always take the tank off my 05...just makes it easier to see things, reach things and torque the plugs right...only problem I ever had was the last time I changed the plugs I dropped the third (last of course) nut that holds the instrument panel to the tank and couldn't find the summabitch...bought three and keep them handy now...live and learn

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Re:Changing Plugs 11 Months ago

Daggett wrote:
Roger7886 wrote:
Daggett wrote:
I am getting ready to change plugs for my first time on my '08. Is pulling the tank the best method, seems to be the only way? I found the tech article on tank removal to give me a starting point, assume I just take it loose enough to get to the back plugs. Thanks in advance for any tips.

I am leaving the 4th with my wife for Asheville, NC from Indiana. Her Stryker is ready to roll, just getting my Roadie ready. We are getting excited about the trip. Never ridden the Blue Ridge Parkway or the area roads.

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Re:Changing Plugs 11 Months ago

I always take the speedo off the tank, and the tank off the bike. I leave the speedo connected to the wires, and lay it up over the bars, or bungee it to the shield to keep it out of the way. As much as paint and tins cost, I feel much better getting the tank clear off, out of the way, and resting on something soft, either on the floor or the bench, where its not going anywhere.
A scratched fuel tank makes for an ugly bike, and you just can't earn back enough "atta boy's" to make up for it.
Besides, with it out of the way, you can take your time cleaning and polishing the rocker covers, and making sure all the grit etc, is out from around the base of the plugs when removing them. JMHO

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SKWEARpeg: :laugh: :laugh: A lot of work to get there... Rico will love this if he sees it.:cheer:The Ultimate Ethnic Joke

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SKWEARpeg

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 5 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, 5/18/2013
jd750ace: You should switch back to the 10 amp fuse. If you are trying to run other stuff off the blue wire, it ...Burn cable

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jd750ace

In: Jetting, 5/18/2013, 12 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, 5/18/2013
SKWEARpeg: I think if your keeping the stock pipes, I'd do at least a stage 2(see how you like it, and you ...Very Heavy Fuel Consumption

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SKWEARpeg

In: Miscellaneous, 5/18/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Road Star Parts vendor
roady4me: I tried to order from them last year and never got the order. Could not reach them by phone or email.

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Tug: last yearRoad Star Parts vendor

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Tug

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/15/2013, 10 replies
Subject: 21 years
espressodude: Well tomorrow will be 21yrs married. If I'd have killed her when I first thought about it, I'd be out by now.

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
HEAVY METAL: 30 yrs. this July, I love her but it's been like doing life with out parole....She has let her side of ...21 years

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HEAVY METAL

In: Maintenance, 5/16/2013, 21 replies
Subject: Front end feeling
rox: Went for a ride on the 04 RS tonight and experienced a front end issue. At most any speed if I sway the bike from side to side I feel what I describe as a grind. It happens both left and right sway. I ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
jd750ace: Update?Front end feeling

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jd750ace

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Honda Road Star! WHAT?
Curt: And how do you get custom tires? Geeez he doesn't even know what bike he has.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/3813490717.html

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Roger7886: So does that make mine a Ford RoadStar since its painted Grabber Blue? Just trying to figure this out ...Honda Road Star! WHAT?

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Roger7886

In: Technical Discussions, 5/18/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Can smeone enlighten me on " AIS" ?
Jim West Pa: I've read in some posts here where some of you guys have done away with you AIS. I looked it up and saw that it is Air Injection System. I ask about this because i have had a carb issue with both my ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
greyphart: A WHOLE 'NOTHER issue. Trust us. Fortunately many can do it in their :sleep:.Can smeone enlighten me on " AIS" ?

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greyphart

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