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2012/06/30 01:56

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Stevie: that was so last week we're on the third truck :cheer:Wife's having a yard sale

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Subject: hello from Western Washington
mmrider: Hey all, I've been a long time visitor of this site so I figured I should probably go ahead and register. Im the original owner of a 2000 R* millennium edition. thanks for havin me, keep the shiny side ...

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Edge51: :welcome: from B.C. Canadahello from Western Washington

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NWRODIE: I remember, it was always laying next to my MAD Magazine... Ah! The good ol days!!:PAnybody remember "Mean Mutha" cartoon from easyrid

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In: Bike Talk, 5/17/2013, 4 replies
Subject: Hey Curt, they ain't talking about you are they?
Doc_V: Came across this and couldn't quite make out the all the text, but saw the bold print and wouldn't be surprised if it was you. It's from the Aug 09 issue of V-Twin Magazine. Either ...

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Curt: Your right Vette! I don't think so but often wonder if Yamaha did the BOLT after mine to some extent.:laugh: ...Hey Curt, they ain't talking about you are they?

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Subject: Finally won first place
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NWRODIE: Congrats!!Finally won first place

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Subject: Mods & upgrades complete
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Phatstrat: Eleanor is still one of the classiest Road Stars I've seen, great job! JeffMods & upgrades complete

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/17/2013, 8 replies
Subject: hsr carb
Arps: Is this the one everyone recomends? http://southbend.craigslist.org/mcy/3811631733.html I don't have the money for it, but rhoufht I'd share as it seems like a good deal. Its right near where I work.

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Curt: Erbman I think the version that is setup to run a pump is setup with a smaller float valve than the standard ...hsr carb

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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 7 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, 5/18/2013
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In: Technical Discussions, 5/18/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Tricky Air Ride Users
USAFretired: Have a question for those who have or had the Tricky Air ride shock. How much pressure did you ride with in the shock? Did you ride with the shock maxed out? Thanks, Pat

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Curt: You need to mod it like mine my fender stays the same distance from the tire because it is mounted to ...Tricky Air Ride Users

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Austin 400
Tigers67: Aussie V8 Supercars racing in Austin Texas this weekend if anyones interested :) :woohoo: :woohoo:

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Curt: Here ya go. http://www.speedtv.com/schedule/filter/date/2013-5-19Austin 400

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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 5 replies
Subject: hyper charger thingy!!
kmb102: My buddy has a HD with a hyper charger I think is what its called. it a chrome air intake with the butter fly that opens and closes. Anyway it has a crack and needs to be replaced and he is thinking about ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
smokescreens: i had a hypercharger and i also have a wideband A/F gauge. i can tell you for a fact the hypercharge ...hyper charger thingy!!

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In: Pics of My Ride, 5/18/2013, 13 replies
Subject: I am stoked!!!
DAVECS1: Well after 4 hours of machining adjusting swearing and other various garage rolling disasters, I was rewarded for my persistence. When I sat this thing down off the lift, I just about melted. I don't know ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Doc_V: Looks good, keep the photos coming.I am stoked!!!

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/18/2013
Subject: Passenger Backrest with Venture Hard Bag Setup
azbto: I installed a set of venture hard bags on my roadie and picked up the passenger backrest mounts (the ones that bolt onto the outside of the venture hard bag mounting brackets) but when I ordered the passenger ...
Passenger Backrest with Venture Hard Bag Setup

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/18/2013, 2 replies
Subject: line kit help
Williamandersonedu: I recently purchased a set of 16" bars for my 99 and was wondering (havent bought the lines yet) how much over stock should I get them. I know that they are measured at +1 +2 +3etc I'm just not sure what ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Williamandersonedu: Cool man. I appreciate the help.line kit help

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Williamandersonedu

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Husband is "Down" in Aisle 5
68jmpr: A husband and wife are shopping in their local supermarket. The husband picks up a case of Budweiser and puts it in their cart. "What do you think you're doing?" asks the wife. "They're on sale, only ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Stick: :woohoo: :laugh: :woohoo: :laugh:Husband is "Down" in Aisle 5

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Stick

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Looking for a fairing!
Warden: I bought a very rough fairing from a member here. Very rough and not something I'm going to try to salvage. The deal was legit, just more work than I want to tackle. But putting just that on the ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
River: No leads, but I went the fairing route 3 years ago, and never looked back. My son won't even have ...Looking for a fairing!

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River

In: Miscellaneous, 5/17/2013, 13 replies
Subject: Rain guards/soft lowers
cabtek: Got caught in rain and cold weather and was thinking it would be nice to get the wind off my legs when it's cold. Has anyone used rain guards or soft lowers? Do they affect engine cooling? Do they work? ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
txulrich: I really like being able to change the look. 2 snaps and 2 clips on some straps and I can take them ...Rain guards/soft lowers

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txulrich

In: Bike Talk, 5/17/2013, 13 replies
Subject: Vance & Hines Exhaust???
RabidRoadie: We have a fellow member selling a V&H Pro Pipe off a 1600! Will it bolt up to a 1700? I have always wanted that exhaust,if it will bolt up to my 1700, I will drill holes and add bungs for the 02 sensors! ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
RabidRoadie: A good excuse to make your own! Awesome!!!Vance & Hines Exhaust???

14 posts, last by:

RabidRoadie

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 13 replies
Subject: pissed at work, dumb hilo driver >:-{
smokescreens: Damn hilo driver went fifty miles and hour into my trailor with a parts rack on his forks. Hit my bulkhead so hard he riped the front of my trailor off! Damn neck hurts now too.

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
68jmpr: Trailer can be repaired, Hope your neck injury isn't anything to serious and you fully recover.pissed at work, dumb hilo driver >:-{

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68jmpr

In: Miscellaneous, 5/17/2013, 24 replies
Subject: Caught in the rain
Scooter76: So, I'm getting off work a little early. The entire day is some beautiful 80+ weather. I'm excited to take the bike to the BMV, which is barely 5 miles from me to get it registered. Well, silly me forgot ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
SKWEARpeg: I need to get a set of the frog togs for my solo bike. I have some wet gear on the big bike, and I've ...Caught in the rain

25 posts, last by:

SKWEARpeg

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 5 replies
Subject: i have a question
sappermech: As I understand it we lose torque when we go from two into two to to into one and gain torque when we go two into one on our exhaust. Well if that true and we can have o2 sensors welded in can we preserve ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
RabidRoadie: Tlc65 if I'm not mistaken Yamaha had Cobra make those pipes for them! This exhaust question is ...i have a question

6 posts, last by:

RabidRoadie

In: Technical Discussions, 5/17/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Transmission slips out of gear
Knowseeker: Hi there, My 2001 Slips out of gear into neutral with the clutch in and bike stopped. Supposedly can do this in gears other than first also. Is this a problem that should have been fixed by the trans ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
jd750ace: jd, exactly where is this linkage to be lubed ? I too am having shifting issues with my '06 ...Transmission slips out of gear

7 posts, last by:

jd750ace

In: Technical Discussions, 5/16/2013, 24 replies
Subject: motor swap
trykenator: Can an '08 be refitted with a carburetor?

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Erbman02: Good to hear it's nothing major. Hopefully the splines on either part didn't get messed up, usually ...motor swap

25 posts, last by:

Erbman02

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 17 replies
Subject: the latest crop of walmartians
ultrastar: And this is why I will not step foot into a Walmart http://beartales.me/2013/01/14/the-latest-crop-of-walmartians/

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
roadtoad1: If you really want to see bizzare, go to wally world on welfare check day:ohmy:the latest crop of walmartians

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roadtoad1

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