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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 6/18/2013, 10 replies Subject: Tastes Like Peppermint OldBob: I recently spent $6,500 on a young registered Black Angus bull. I put him out with the herd but he just ate grass and wouldn't even look at a cow. I was beginning to think I had paid more for that bull ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 OldBob: Ya know, I knew someone was gonna ask...but in the first post!!?? :ohmy: You didn't disappoint, ...Tastes Like Peppermint 11 posts, last by: OldBob In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 8 replies Subject: Mileage observations tykesplace: I've complained about my mileage before. I ride a lot around town, stop/go, and I'm lucky to get low 30's. Highway maybe mid 30's. Never have I reached the mid to upper 40's that I read about here.A ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 jinxpress: Did a Interstate run yesterday, 65-75 MPH, fast enough for me, filled up, 42 MPG. Riding around home, ...Mileage observations 9 posts, last by: jinxpress In: Miscellaneous, 3/15/2013, 311 replies Subject: MOTORHEAD T-SHIRTS! Going into Production Irish_Artist: Final price is $30.00 for Short Sleeves and $36.00 For Long Sleeves I'm ordering 5 extras of the RSC Shirts left available, Let me know if you want one. _________________________________________________ Alrighty ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 jd750ace: Mine arrived at the house today. I'm not there to see it, but thanks!MOTORHEAD T-SHIRTS! Going into Production 312 posts, last by: jd750ace In: Vendors and Dealers, 6/10/2013, 10 replies Subject: RSC Mechanic's Shirts - Final Day to Order Warden: (Ok, not really burning it, but I won't be offering them again). Based ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 Warden: Just followed up with the vendor. They will have them to me no later than June 28th. Once I have them ...RSC Mechanic's Shirts - Final Day to Order 11 posts, last by: Warden In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 11 replies Subject: Oops, wrong forum Erbman02: Sitting at dealer now, getting front Tire and Rivco risers installed. Way too hot to be doing risers myself. 9am it was in the upper 90's with humidity levels. Next will be to have seat modded. ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 Warden: Just had to fix the hair. Hello "HERBman". Oops, wrong forum 12 posts, last by: Warden In: Pics of My Ride, 6/18/2013, 15 replies Subject: My first roadstar AWDimprezaL: About 3 minutes after picking it up. What is the official name for this color combo? Anyone know where I could get some touchup paint? The second ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 old dog: :welcome: From Niagara NY. PM sent. billMy first roadstar 16 posts, last by: old dog In: Bolt Ons, 6/18/2013, 6 replies Subject: What do the Cobra 2-1 pipes sound like? Deerkiller: So, thinking about rebuilding my Roadstar into a bit of a stripped down hotrod. I need to replace the pipes, as they were damaged pretty badly. I understand that a 2-1 system is going to give the best ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 blue_star: I like these better. Sound isn't a lot different but they look better. What do the Cobra 2-1 pipes sound like? 7 posts, last by: blue_star In: Technical Discussions, 6/17/2013, 46 replies Subject: Are stock Road stars slow? mongovb: I have a 2001 Road Star and am the slowest in the bunch which include a 900 Vulcan and 1100 V-star. I know my bike is no dragster but dam, they all out accelerate me. My bike has about 30k on the top end ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 mongovb: I may have left out one small detail. I am 6'2" and 330lbs :ohmy: And just for the record, I am not ...Are stock Road stars slow? 47 posts, last by: mongovb In: Introductions, 6/17/2013, 20 replies Subject: hello from salem oregon Scruffalufigus: Just sold my 06 750 honda shadow bobber cause I want a bigger bike. I have seen a few of the roadstar 1600s on craigslist and I'm really starting to like them a lot, but I know nothing about them, but ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 old dog: :welcome: From Niagara NY. billhello from salem oregon 21 posts, last by: old dog In: Miscellaneous, 6/18/2013 Subject: another ebay road star listed. decent price sgfrye: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Like-New-One-Owner-/261230312621?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item3cd28a3cad#ht_500wt_1022 another ebay road star listed. decent price new topic by: sgfrye In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 2 replies Subject: Online parts suppliers coolalexrex: So I have deduced that my oil gear needs to be replaced. I figure while I'm in there I may as well put in the Barnett clutch kit. The first few I've looked at don't include the clutch cover gasket! ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 Warden: I ordered the gasket from my local Yamaha dealer. Had it in two days. $18. Given the shipping expense, ...Online parts suppliers 3 posts, last by: Warden In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 6/18/2013, 10 replies Subject: Positive ID. River: Stanley died in a fire and his body was burned pretty badly. The morgue needed someone to identify the body, so they sent for Stanley's two best deer hunting friends, Cooter and Gomer. The three men had ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 pastornj: :unsure: :ohmy: :blink: :woohoo: and that's what's wrong with this once great nation!Positive ID. 11 posts, last by: pastornj In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013 Subject: Looks like a good deal !! Ashley: For those of you that might be looking . http://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/3841429086.html Looks like a good deal !! new topic by: Ashley In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 22 replies Subject: Transporting pipes FatJay: So I'm looking at a set of nice V&H long shots for a hundred bucks on craigslist. Perfect condition, awesome, and a mere 200 miles away. I want to go get them, but how the hell am I gonna get them home? ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 SoCali Rider: She might do 2 miles..but 200 ? Where there is a will there is a way ! You: Will you carry ...Transporting pipes 23 posts, last by: SoCali Rider In: Miscellaneous, 6/13/2013, 20 replies Subject: Great Deal on items on eBay pastornj: http://www.ebay.com/itm/190855565021?item=190855565021&viewitem=&vxp=mtr I'm selling my used BAK - K&N - air filter on eBay - a great deal for an XV1600 if anyone's looking - only $100 shipped. Other ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 pastornj: Handlebars & lowering kit reduced to sell - make me an offer I can't refuse!Great Deal on items on eBay 21 posts, last by: pastornj In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 6 replies Subject: Inexpensive one on Craigslist cyberwolf: Just noticed this one on the South Florida c-list - http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/mcy/3876339984.html Great price if it's in the condition he says it is. White on red is one of my favorite combinations, ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 FatJay: That's a steal, even if the fender is about to crack... Let me see if I have any spare piano's laying ...Inexpensive one on Craigslist 7 posts, last by: FatJay In: Miscellaneous, 6/17/2013, 20 replies Subject: a little rider beware story.... takehikes: I am on a chopper forum and below is part of one guys post about his accident. The most important part is his take on footwear and "crash" bars....basically he is a guys with multi decades riding all kinds ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 takehikes: I think that style boot would help a lot and I'm already looking at some. By the way here is a shot ...a little rider beware story.... 21 posts, last by: takehikes In: Bike Talk, 6/17/2013, 15 replies Subject: How hard is it to change the drive belt? Stevie: Is it something I can start at 9:00pm and the ride the bike to work in the morning or no? Latest reply, 6/18/2013 25bagger: a 15/32 was too small, i used a 1/2...fits perfectly. but i used the 15/32 first. you can do it that ...How hard is it to change the drive belt? 16 posts, last by: 25bagger In: Rides, Meets, Events, 3/26/2013, 102 replies Subject: Meet and Greet Rockers Darn: :censored: :censored: :censored: prices went up, they were under $5 for the last several years, now my guy who was doing them is gone, so the new guy wants $7.00 each or $350 up front for 50 I need ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 chief802: Good idea, I just did it. WooHoo:woohoo: I dont have many, but when I do, its a gooden'!!!:rolleyes:Meet and Greet Rockers 103 posts, last by: chief802 In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 8 replies Subject: And he walked away !!!!! CLOWN: So this is a wild one I have to tell ya all. Getting on the HWY to night on my motorcycle I had just gotten into the fast lane to make my way around a dump truck. Just past the over pass headed south. ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 JohnnyBravo: He's one lucky SOB. Saw a chick on the back of a cruiser the other day. Flip flops, daisy dukes and a ...And he walked away !!!!! 9 posts, last by: JohnnyBravo In: Bike Talk, 6/17/2013, 7 replies Subject: found one for sale evfd333: Not sure where to put this but I found a r* on Columbus craigslist. It looks to be nice. http://columbusga.craigslist.org/mcy/3876901451.html Latest reply, 6/18/2013 gfolkert: I'd rather have the 2007 for $7500 than the 2008 for $7195. Yeah, I know the 2008 is FI. I just don't ...found one for sale 8 posts, last by: gfolkert In: Body/Frame, 6/18/2013, 6 replies Subject: Tour Deluxe Bags on a Road Star? chief802: Has anyone already put Tour Deluxe bags on their Roadie? I dont like the square corners of the harley bags and I also dont like the curvy roundness of the Roadie bags. The Tour Deluxe bags are nice and ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 chief802: Yup, that's them Kai. I love the way they look on the roadie. I see you have the guards also. The ...Tour Deluxe Bags on a Road Star? 7 posts, last by: chief802 In: Bike Talk, 6/17/2013, 33 replies Subject: it's not a harley STORYTELLER: I was at a barbecue yesterday and my nephew and his new girlfriend showed up.She asked me if that was my harley out front and would I take her for a ride as she had always wanted to go for a ride on a ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 bluesman: I took the Yamaha badges off my side covers. Thinking about replacing with those cool Willie G skulls.it's not a harley 34 posts, last by: bluesman In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 12 replies Subject: Roadstar values/insurance companies Deerkiller: So, looking for some advice from some of you who may have some experience. Lets say the insurance company totals my bike. Book value is around $3800-3900, plus my accessories. Since my bike was in immaculate ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 SKWEARpeg: Or look around a bit for another company.Roadstar values/insurance companies 13 posts, last by: SKWEARpeg In: Electrical/Electronics, 6/17/2013, 16 replies Subject: I repaired my speedo & Smokescreens ROCKS! Doc_V: I F'in did it!!! WOOO HOOO!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: ..So in the ongoing saga that's been my dead ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 SKWEARpeg: It's the one with the cool flame customizing job.:cheer: Well now that you mention it, I ...I repaired my speedo & Smokescreens ROCKS! 17 posts, last by: SKWEARpeg In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 6/17/2013, 39 replies Subject: Strangest cargo in a saddle bag? Arps: So my wife and I were out yesterday tooling around. She suggested we stop by this pet store because my daughter needs a new dish for her pet hermit crabs. Long story short we wound up buying my daughter ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 Ratl: Some years ago, when my wife and I were still newlyweds and just starting out, we had an apt with nothing ...Strangest cargo in a saddle bag? 40 posts, last by: Ratl In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 12 replies Subject: Rattle and Hard Ride slyguy: Perhaps this should be two topics, anyway.... I went on a ride with the Mrs. this past weekend. There was a nasty rattle when I hit bumps. I think it might be coming from my exhaust; but it doesn't move? ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 slyguy: so what did you do, remove the belt guard all together?Rattle and Hard Ride 13 posts, last by: slyguy In: Miscellaneous, 6/13/2013, 14 replies Subject: Little Workshop Revamping DAVECS1: My floor was literally falling apart in my favorite room. So i bt the bullet and had a company come in that doea factory floors. consider me impressed and giddy. Starting at 5pm they washed the whole floor ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 Arps: We need a post your garage thread!Little Workshop Revamping 15 posts, last by: Arps In: Technical Discussions, 6/10/2013, 55 replies Subject: Pulling The Heads willy6501: After battling SVS for a few weeks now and coming to the realization that this bike won't run on anything but Ring Free I'm going to pull the heads and ream the guides. Does anyone have any hints or words ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 willy6501: Definitely a little intimidating but not really hard. Keeping track of all of the different size ...Pulling The Heads 56 posts, last by: willy6501 In: Miscellaneous, 6/18/2013, 1 reply Subject: Where to buy E3 spark plugs - Ottawa? DageonYar: Hi Guys, I think I fouled yet another plug :( ... So I was reading up, and I think I would like to try these E3 spark plugs that everyone raves about. Was wondering if anyone here knew any shops in the ... Latest reply, 6/18/2013 blue_star: Can't help with where to buy them but if you are fouling plugs, switching to E3's probably won't help ...Where to buy E3 spark plugs - Ottawa? 2 posts, last by: blue_star

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 6/18/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Tastes Like Peppermint
OldBob: I recently spent $6,500 on a young registered Black Angus bull. I put him out with the herd but he just ate grass and wouldn't even look at a cow. I was beginning to think I had paid more for that bull ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
OldBob: Ya know, I knew someone was gonna ask...but in the first post!!?? :ohmy: You didn't disappoint, ...Tastes Like Peppermint

11 posts, last by:

OldBob

In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Mileage observations
tykesplace: I've complained about my mileage before. I ride a lot around town, stop/go, and I'm lucky to get low 30's. Highway maybe mid 30's. Never have I reached the mid to upper 40's that I read about here.A ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
jinxpress: Did a Interstate run yesterday, 65-75 MPH, fast enough for me, filled up, 42 MPG. Riding around home, ...Mileage observations

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jinxpress

In: Miscellaneous, 3/15/2013, 311 replies
Subject: MOTORHEAD T-SHIRTS! Going into Production
Irish_Artist: Final price is $30.00 for Short Sleeves and $36.00 For Long Sleeves I'm ordering 5 extras of the RSC Shirts left available, Let me know if you want one. _________________________________________________ Alrighty ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
jd750ace: Mine arrived at the house today. I'm not there to see it, but thanks!MOTORHEAD T-SHIRTS! Going into Production

312 posts, last by:

jd750ace

In: Vendors and Dealers, 6/10/2013, 10 replies
Subject: RSC Mechanic's Shirts - Final Day to Order
Warden: (Ok, not really burning it, but I won't be offering them again). Based ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Warden: Just followed up with the vendor. They will have them to me no later than June 28th. Once I have them ...RSC Mechanic's Shirts - Final Day to Order

11 posts, last by:

Warden

In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 11 replies
Subject: Oops, wrong forum
Erbman02: Sitting at dealer now, getting front Tire and Rivco risers installed. Way too hot to be doing risers myself. 9am it was in the upper 90's with humidity levels. Next will be to have seat modded. ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Warden: Just had to fix the hair. Hello "HERBman". Oops, wrong forum

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Warden

In: Pics of My Ride, 6/18/2013, 15 replies
Subject: My first roadstar
AWDimprezaL: About 3 minutes after picking it up. What is the official name for this color combo? Anyone know where I could get some touchup paint? The second ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
old dog: :welcome: From Niagara NY. PM sent. billMy first roadstar

16 posts, last by:

old dog

In: Bolt Ons, 6/18/2013, 6 replies
Subject: What do the Cobra 2-1 pipes sound like?
Deerkiller: So, thinking about rebuilding my Roadstar into a bit of a stripped down hotrod. I need to replace the pipes, as they were damaged pretty badly. I understand that a 2-1 system is going to give the best ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
blue_star: I like these better. Sound isn't a lot different but they look better. What do the Cobra 2-1 pipes sound like?

7 posts, last by:

blue_star

In: Technical Discussions, 6/17/2013, 46 replies
Subject: Are stock Road stars slow?
mongovb: I have a 2001 Road Star and am the slowest in the bunch which include a 900 Vulcan and 1100 V-star. I know my bike is no dragster but dam, they all out accelerate me. My bike has about 30k on the top end ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
mongovb: I may have left out one small detail. I am 6'2" and 330lbs :ohmy: And just for the record, I am not ...Are stock Road stars slow?

47 posts, last by:

mongovb

In: Introductions, 6/17/2013, 20 replies
Subject: hello from salem oregon
Scruffalufigus: Just sold my 06 750 honda shadow bobber cause I want a bigger bike. I have seen a few of the roadstar 1600s on craigslist and I'm really starting to like them a lot, but I know nothing about them, but ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
old dog: :welcome: From Niagara NY. billhello from salem oregon

21 posts, last by:

old dog

In: Miscellaneous, 6/18/2013
Subject: another ebay road star listed. decent price
sgfrye: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Like-New-One-Owner-/261230312621?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item3cd28a3cad#ht_500wt_1022
another ebay road star listed. decent price

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sgfrye

In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Online parts suppliers
coolalexrex: So I have deduced that my oil gear needs to be replaced. I figure while I'm in there I may as well put in the Barnett clutch kit. The first few I've looked at don't include the clutch cover gasket! ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Warden: I ordered the gasket from my local Yamaha dealer. Had it in two days. $18. Given the shipping expense, ...Online parts suppliers

3 posts, last by:

Warden

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 6/18/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Positive ID.
River: Stanley died in a fire and his body was burned pretty badly. The morgue needed someone to identify the body, so they sent for Stanley's two best deer hunting friends, Cooter and Gomer. The three men had ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
pastornj: :unsure: :ohmy: :blink: :woohoo: and that's what's wrong with this once great nation!Positive ID.

11 posts, last by:

pastornj

In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013
Subject: Looks like a good deal !!
Ashley: For those of you that might be looking . http://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/3841429086.html
Looks like a good deal !!

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Ashley

In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 22 replies
Subject: Transporting pipes
FatJay: So I'm looking at a set of nice V&H long shots for a hundred bucks on craigslist. Perfect condition, awesome, and a mere 200 miles away. I want to go get them, but how the hell am I gonna get them home? ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
SoCali Rider: She might do 2 miles..but 200 ? Where there is a will there is a way ! You: Will you carry ...Transporting pipes

23 posts, last by:

SoCali Rider

In: Miscellaneous, 6/13/2013, 20 replies
Subject: Great Deal on items on eBay
pastornj: http://www.ebay.com/itm/190855565021?item=190855565021&viewitem=&vxp=mtr I'm selling my used BAK - K&N - air filter on eBay - a great deal for an XV1600 if anyone's looking - only $100 shipped. Other ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
pastornj: Handlebars & lowering kit reduced to sell - make me an offer I can't refuse!Great Deal on items on eBay

21 posts, last by:

pastornj

In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Inexpensive one on Craigslist
cyberwolf: Just noticed this one on the South Florida c-list - http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/mcy/3876339984.html Great price if it's in the condition he says it is. White on red is one of my favorite combinations, ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
FatJay: That's a steal, even if the fender is about to crack... Let me see if I have any spare piano's laying ...Inexpensive one on Craigslist

7 posts, last by:

FatJay

In: Miscellaneous, 6/17/2013, 20 replies
Subject: a little rider beware story....
takehikes: I am on a chopper forum and below is part of one guys post about his accident. The most important part is his take on footwear and "crash" bars....basically he is a guys with multi decades riding all kinds ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
takehikes: I think that style boot would help a lot and I'm already looking at some. By the way here is a shot ...a little rider beware story....

21 posts, last by:

takehikes

In: Bike Talk, 6/17/2013, 15 replies
Subject: How hard is it to change the drive belt?
Stevie: Is it something I can start at 9:00pm and the ride the bike to work in the morning or no?

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
25bagger: a 15/32 was too small, i used a 1/2...fits perfectly. but i used the 15/32 first. you can do it that ...How hard is it to change the drive belt?

16 posts, last by:

25bagger

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 3/26/2013, 102 replies
Subject: Meet and Greet Rockers
Darn: :censored: :censored: :censored: prices went up, they were under $5 for the last several years, now my guy who was doing them is gone, so the new guy wants $7.00 each or $350 up front for 50 I need ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
chief802: Good idea, I just did it. WooHoo:woohoo: I dont have many, but when I do, its a gooden'!!!:rolleyes:Meet and Greet Rockers

103 posts, last by:

chief802

In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 8 replies
Subject: And he walked away !!!!!
CLOWN: So this is a wild one I have to tell ya all. Getting on the HWY to night on my motorcycle I had just gotten into the fast lane to make my way around a dump truck. Just past the over pass headed south. ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
JohnnyBravo: He's one lucky SOB. Saw a chick on the back of a cruiser the other day. Flip flops, daisy dukes and a ...And he walked away !!!!!

9 posts, last by:

JohnnyBravo

In: Bike Talk, 6/17/2013, 7 replies
Subject: found one for sale
evfd333: Not sure where to put this but I found a r* on Columbus craigslist. It looks to be nice. http://columbusga.craigslist.org/mcy/3876901451.html

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
gfolkert: I'd rather have the 2007 for $7500 than the 2008 for $7195. Yeah, I know the 2008 is FI. I just don't ...found one for sale

8 posts, last by:

gfolkert

In: Body/Frame, 6/18/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Tour Deluxe Bags on a Road Star?
chief802: Has anyone already put Tour Deluxe bags on their Roadie? I dont like the square corners of the harley bags and I also dont like the curvy roundness of the Roadie bags. The Tour Deluxe bags are nice and ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
chief802: Yup, that's them Kai. I love the way they look on the roadie. I see you have the guards also. The ...Tour Deluxe Bags on a Road Star?

7 posts, last by:

chief802

In: Bike Talk, 6/17/2013, 33 replies
Subject: it's not a harley
STORYTELLER: I was at a barbecue yesterday and my nephew and his new girlfriend showed up.She asked me if that was my harley out front and would I take her for a ride as she had always wanted to go for a ride on a ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
bluesman: I took the Yamaha badges off my side covers. Thinking about replacing with those cool Willie G skulls.it's not a harley

34 posts, last by:

bluesman

In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 12 replies
Subject: Roadstar values/insurance companies
Deerkiller: So, looking for some advice from some of you who may have some experience. Lets say the insurance company totals my bike. Book value is around $3800-3900, plus my accessories. Since my bike was in immaculate ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
SKWEARpeg: Or look around a bit for another company.Roadstar values/insurance companies

13 posts, last by:

SKWEARpeg

In: Electrical/Electronics, 6/17/2013, 16 replies
Subject: I *repaired* my speedo & Smokescreens ROCKS!
Doc_V: I F'in did it!!! WOOO HOOO!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: ..So in the ongoing saga that's been my dead ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
SKWEARpeg: It's the one with the cool flame customizing job.:cheer: Well now that you mention it, I ...I *repaired* my speedo & Smokescreens ROCKS!

17 posts, last by:

SKWEARpeg

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 6/17/2013, 39 replies
Subject: Strangest cargo in a saddle bag?
Arps: So my wife and I were out yesterday tooling around. She suggested we stop by this pet store because my daughter needs a new dish for her pet hermit crabs. Long story short we wound up buying my daughter ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Ratl: Some years ago, when my wife and I were still newlyweds and just starting out, we had an apt with nothing ...Strangest cargo in a saddle bag?

40 posts, last by:

Ratl

In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 12 replies
Subject: Rattle and Hard Ride
slyguy: Perhaps this should be two topics, anyway.... I went on a ride with the Mrs. this past weekend. There was a nasty rattle when I hit bumps. I think it might be coming from my exhaust; but it doesn't move? ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
slyguy: so what did you do, remove the belt guard all together?Rattle and Hard Ride

13 posts, last by:

slyguy

In: Miscellaneous, 6/13/2013, 14 replies
Subject: Little Workshop Revamping
DAVECS1: My floor was literally falling apart in my favorite room. So i bt the bullet and had a company come in that doea factory floors. consider me impressed and giddy. Starting at 5pm they washed the whole floor ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Arps: We need a post your garage thread!Little Workshop Revamping

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Arps

In: Technical Discussions, 6/10/2013, 55 replies
Subject: Pulling The Heads
willy6501: After battling SVS for a few weeks now and coming to the realization that this bike won't run on anything but Ring Free I'm going to pull the heads and ream the guides. Does anyone have any hints or words ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
willy6501: Definitely a little intimidating but not really hard. Keeping track of all of the different size ...Pulling The Heads

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willy6501

In: Miscellaneous, 6/18/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Where to buy E3 spark plugs - Ottawa?
DageonYar: Hi Guys, I think I fouled yet another plug :( ... So I was reading up, and I think I would like to try these E3 spark plugs that everyone raves about. Was wondering if anyone here knew any shops in the ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
blue_star: Can't help with where to buy them but if you are fouling plugs, switching to E3's probably won't help ...Where to buy E3 spark plugs - Ottawa?

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