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Re:Hard to Start 1 Year, 2 Months ago
i'm no carb guy by far but i do know if your tps is not set properly she will not want to turn over , i made the mistake of taking mine off once while cleaning the carb and it was hard to crank and didn't want to run good below 1/4 throttle

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Subject: Bikes, Blues, & BBQ
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Subject: this shock is interesting
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In: Bolt Ons, 5/22/2013, 16 replies
Subject: Kickstand
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Subject: Someone picked the wrong house.
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Subject: She's done for now
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Latest reply, 5/23/2013
smokescreens: hey it grew a air cleaner:laugh: :laugh: looks good rain :)She's done for now

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Subject: Carb leaking gas
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Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Chubs: I finally obtained a float valve and seat and will be installing them tonight. While I have the bowl ...Carb leaking gas

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Subject: My tupperware girl
River: Well, she's gotta go. I put her on Craigs list.

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
smokescreens: while im sure that goldwing give a real rice ride you cant argue the lines the roadie has over itB) good ...My tupperware girl

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In: Maintenance, 5/16/2013, 38 replies
Subject: Front end feeling
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Latest reply, 5/23/2013
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Subject: Sounds like a card on bicycle spokes
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Latest reply, 5/23/2013
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Subject: Room Available for M&G in GreenBay
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Subject: New forum mbr posting pictures of my ride
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Subject: anyone chopped and moved the fender horn??
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Latest reply, 5/23/2013
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Subject: Who was looking for crash bar ?
Ashley: Here is one . http://winchester.craigslist.org/mcy/3784177720.html
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Subject: trailer hitch template arrived
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Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Darn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:trailer hitch template arrived

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Subject: I'm a terrible photographer
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Latest reply, 5/23/2013
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Subject: Dirty, dirty, girl.....
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Latest reply, 5/23/2013
XtremeIN: Thanks guys. I would post some pics for proper thanks, but I haven't figured that out yet. MichealDirty, dirty, girl.....

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Subject: 2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9
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In: Body/Frame, 5/22/2013, 36 replies
Subject: painted and all assembled
texanrebel82: it was getting late so no sun pics I will try to post tomorrow

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
pastornj: Very classy! NJ painted and all assembled

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/22/2013, 15 replies
Subject: Helpful Friends???
68jmpr: My wife said "Fix that gutter downspout TODAY!" So I decided to invited the boys over and fix the downspout. One brought his welder, one brought some cutting tools, the others brought the beer. ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
txulrich: THAT is just frickin hilarious! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Helpful Friends???

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Subject: What is your favorite BEER?
Questcap: Hey guys... tired of talking about motor oil, or which color R* is the fastest? What's your favorite BEER?:woohoo: My first choice has been Coors Original "Banquet" beer... the stuff in the gold ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
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In: Miscellaneous, 5/23/2013, 5 replies
Subject: Why you spend good money on leathers and helmets
BuffaloRider: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=edc_1197207476 :huh: I hurt just it. Obviously at a strip. :blink:

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
pastornj: You can dress for the ride or dress for the slide - is the correct phrase. Anyone who races ...Why you spend good money on leathers and helmets

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In: Jetting, 5/23/2013, 8 replies
Subject: PMS a PITA to get to
FatJay: I put the new intake on and now I can't hit the PMS without taking the intake off, which makes adjustment a real hassle. I remembered someone making an extender of some sorts for it. Does it attach to ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
smokescreens: If its the stock carb barrons makes a replacement screw. I still ended up sliping a 3" piece of 5/16" ...PMS a PITA to get to

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smokescreens

In: Introductions, 5/22/2013, 19 replies
Subject: Checking in from Boise
Sawtooth: Hi folks, I have been lurking a couple of weeks and decided to make it official. I just picked up a 2005 R* Midnight about 10 days ago and am still like a kid on Christmas morning. Most notable features ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
wild_mac: :welcome:Checking in from Boise

20 posts, last by:

wild_mac

In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 16 replies
Subject: Front pulley inspection / belt help ..
DropkickFace: This is a update from my post yesterday about a squeak / whistling sound. I removed the front pulley cover. Cleaned some debris & pulled & cleaned the plastic rollers. Didn't see anything obvious but ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Ashley: Dont really have a chirp in rear . Sounds more like a whirring noise from rear :laugh: if that makes ...Front pulley inspection / belt help ..

17 posts, last by:

Ashley

In: Miscellaneous, 5/22/2013, 18 replies
Subject: Spring Mods 2013
davej: Just got done with this years mods. HD lower fairing w/ HD crash bar. New King Tour Pack. Bassani duals W/HD mufflers. And a Roadwing shock. I still need to tune the carb for the new exhaust. I would have ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Edge51: VERY nice job....your ride looks awesome :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:Spring Mods 2013

19 posts, last by:

Edge51

In: Pics of My Ride, 5/23/2013, 6 replies
Subject: chopped up roadstar softail
whaley01: This is my attempt at a soft tail. Thinking about going back to a bagger look though.

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
smokescreens: This is my attempt at a soft tail. Thinking about going back to a bagger look though. Wow. Small ...chopped up roadstar softail

7 posts, last by:

smokescreens

In: Introductions, 5/22/2013, 36 replies
Subject: Hello from Oklahoma
RyanH0809: Hello from Oklahoma. Recently bought a 2006 Midnight Star! It already had a bunch of accessories, and only 5k miles. I've been really impressed with Yamaha's 48 degree vtwin. I have a couple of friends ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
JimH: :welcome: From Texas,glad to hear you made it through the storms!Hello from Oklahoma

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