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Re:Front Brake Calipers Help 11 Months ago
Yeah, as others said it will take time and a lot of pump cycles. Overnight you could rubber band the lever in the pulled position to see if that helps along with tapping the line a bit esp at the intersection/Y.

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/13/2013, 20 replies
Subject: Heading to Texas - Let's Ride!
pastornj: OK all you Longhorns! :P The Black Beast is loaded on the trailer and I'm coming to Texas! :) Lord willing, we'll be arriving late Weds night the 15th in Wylie, TX to see our daughter, her husband, ...

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pastornj: What's the name of the bbq place?Heading to Texas - Let's Ride!

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In: Jetting, 5/10/2013, 33 replies
Subject: is this Svs?
willy6501: hey folks. I think I may have a case of Svs but I'm not 100% certain. my 2004 roadie will run good for the firs couple of miles and then start acting up with sputtering, backfiring and flames coming from ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
willy6501: anyone have a writeup for reaming the valve guides?is this Svs?

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In: Bike Talk, 5/23/2013, 5 replies
Subject: Pics of speedstar needle
davej: We talk about using different needles in the tuning process. I have seen many wondering about the dia size of the speedstar needle. I had the needle out today so I thought I would post this pic with measurements ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
pastornj: maybe just because of the picture, but it looks like the taper starts a bit above where you drew the ...Pics of speedstar needle

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/23/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Pay it Forward
StarRN: I have a set of Küryaken SwingWing Pegs up for grabs. If you happen to be heading to the meet and greet in Green Bay, they can be yours for a few beers for the little lady and I.. Otherwise let me ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
StarRN: They are yours sir!Pay it Forward

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StarRN

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/22/2013, 12 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 ...

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Emu@Oz: No charge, just clean up behind yourself. Might have some floor space in the house too if needed, ...Room Available for M&G in GreenBay

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/23/2013
Subject: radarscope app for i-phones, smartphones
sgfrye: i just added a great app for my i-phone. radarscope, it gives realtime dopplar radar and map images based on your location. if your're out on the road and want to avoid an area of rain, it could help ...
radarscope app for i-phones, smartphones

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/23/2013, 2 replies
Subject: GNR10
Ashley: I was looking at your pic . Nice ride . How did you get your passenger floorbaords at that angle ? Looks like that would be more better for wife . I have the stock passenger floor boards .

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Ashley: Good for him ,sucks for me :angry: Oh well :laugh: :laugh: GNR10

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/22/2013, 24 replies
Subject: Someone picked the wrong house.
tykesplace: This happened in my town today. . The guy came home and saw someone in his house. The ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
LBundy: In Indiana, its D.O.A. on nothing at all! Thats how we roll;) ;)Someone picked the wrong house.

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LBundy

In: Body/Frame, 5/22/2013, 37 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
RabidRoadie: Bike looks awesome!painted and all assembled

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RabidRoadie

In: Bike Talk, 5/23/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Stratoliner in Indy
Scooter76: If anyone is looking for a statoliner. Not sure if it's a great deal, but if anyone is looking :). Looks good to me. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/3803024472.html

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Warden: I'm considering hooking up the trailer and driving down there with some cash!Stratoliner in Indy

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Warden

In: Miscellaneous, 5/22/2013, 22 replies
Subject: Dirty, dirty, girl.....
XtremeIN: Hello all, I have just returned from a 1000 mile trip. For me this was a rather big deal. It was the first long ride I have been on. It was the first long trip that I have done on my Road Star. It was ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
GNR10: I bought my bike it was clean. It gets dirty, I wash it. I keep it cleaner than some do their guns.Dirty, dirty, girl.....

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GNR10

In: Bolt Ons, 5/23/2013, 3 replies
Subject: HeavyMetal's dash plate idea
greyphart: Took HEAVYMETAL's idea about a dash plate mount and went with it. This is for those of us who can't afford/don't care about a fairing. Simple and cheap. This mounts by 4 1" x 1 1/2" corner braces attached ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
greyphart: Interested in pics. Thanks!HeavyMetal's dash plate idea

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/23/2013, 21 replies
Subject: Crossing the lines
Scooter76: Watch out ya'll. I'm sneaking across the border :woohoo: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Scooter76: You better get back home . Your chrome will be there tomorrow :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Glad you ...Crossing the lines

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In: Body/Frame, 5/23/2013, 9 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
DocShadow: I only got rid of one horn. Docanyone chopped and moved the fender horn??

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DocShadow

In: Miscellaneous, 5/22/2013, 14 replies
Subject: If It's Not One Thing, It's Another (Need Bolts)
shane8813: Ok, so I did the crankcase vent by ERB. Getting ready to go for a ride and went to put my windshield back on, only to find out I'm missing both windshield mounting bolts on the left side. I took it for ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Ashley: :blink: :blink: Dont tell her that :laugh: :laugh: My wife the first few times riding with me was ...If It's Not One Thing, It's Another (Need Bolts)

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Ashley

In: Bike Talk, 5/22/2013, 17 replies
Subject: I'm a terrible photographer
FatJay: Seriously. The pictures I take look terrible. I could take a picture of a supermodel, and people looking at it would ask "why did you take a picture of Rosie Odonnel?" Then there's photographers out ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
FatJay: Come on... I just ate.I'm a terrible photographer

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FatJay

In: Pics of My Ride, 5/23/2013, 8 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
Deerkiller: :laugh: :laugh: I saw it on craigslist a little bit ago too. Looks like you're keeping it instead? ...chopped up roadstar softail

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Deerkiller

In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 23 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
jd750ace: Hydraulic fluids won't have the lubricity of motor and fork oils. In my experience, the RAP was a beast ...this shock is interesting

24 posts, last by:

jd750ace

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 7/8/2012, 833 replies
Subject: 2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9
Darn: OK folks, I talked it over with Scootergirl, I think we can throw an awesome M&G here in Green Bay with a day ride up to and around Door County including some awesome rustic roads along lake Michigan (probably ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Deedot: We're planning a short run to Doc's HD for a fish fry Friday night, but the real ride through ...2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9

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Deedot

In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 22 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
GeorgiaStar: I used to have some stuff called Dri-Slide...Molybendum Disulphide...Really great stuff, went on as a ...Front pulley inspection / belt help ..

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GeorgiaStar

In: Bolt Ons, 5/19/2013, 6 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, 5/23/2013
SKWEARpeg: Be sure and recheck the torque on the flange nuts, after the next three or four times you ride the bike, ...Exhaust flange nuts

7 posts, last by:

SKWEARpeg

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 13 replies
Subject: Carb leaking gas
Chubs: After installing my new stator I started my bike and noticed fuel dumping between the cylinders. I have taken the air cleaner off and tried to find where the leak is coming from with no luck. Its not ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Chubs: Perfect, that's exactly the kind of info I was looking for!! Thanks brotherCarb leaking gas

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Chubs

In: Technical Discussions, 5/14/2013, 26 replies
Subject: Sounds like a card on bicycle spokes
Starship: 03 silverado-pumpless,otherwise stock.15,000 (not for long now that I have it B). Have noticed this sound from the front jug about half way through each gear for a narrow rpm range.It has been going on ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Starship: Bike tool kit came in handy when tightening the shock also...need to keep that kit in mind.Sounds like a card on bicycle spokes

27 posts, last by:

Starship

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/21/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Bikes, Blues, & BBQ
Mudball: New event this weekend in Elizabethtown, KY and I'm stuck on the side lines. I had knee replacement 6 weeks ago and it's most likely be another six week before I'll be able to get back on the bike. If ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Mudball: Micheal they are closing down the down town area. Most will be 31-w some of high way 62. from 65 get ...Bikes, Blues, & BBQ

11 posts, last by:

Mudball

In: Bolt Ons, 5/22/2013, 16 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
fpontarolo: When I extended the forks of my 650 Vstar I thought it was going to fall over the first time I but it ...Kickstand

17 posts, last by:

fpontarolo

In: Pics of My Ride, 5/22/2013, 10 replies
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:

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
smokescreens: hey it grew a air cleaner:laugh: :laugh: looks good rain :)She's done for now

11 posts, last by:

smokescreens

In: Bike Talk, 5/23/2013, 1 reply
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

2 posts, last by:

smokescreens

In: Maintenance, 5/16/2013, 38 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, 5/23/2013
jd750ace: With it flopping free to the stops, it mat take nearly 1/4 turn to get it where it needs to go, but more ...Front end feeling

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jd750ace

In: Pics of My Ride, 5/10/2013, 26 replies
Subject: New forum mbr posting pictures of my ride
kfinch58d: I just did my introduction post in another thread & I said that I would post some pics of the work I've done so far. So, this is the evolution of my ride so far. The first pics are the way I got it & I'll ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Tug: Have you tried asking around on one of the lots of helpful infoNew forum mbr posting pictures of my ride

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Tug

In: Miscellaneous, 5/23/2013
Subject: Who was looking for crash bar ?
Ashley: Here is one . http://winchester.craigslist.org/mcy/3784177720.html
Who was looking for crash bar ?

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Ashley

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