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Please, allow me to vent! 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago

So, got up this morning, knowing I had a nail in my rear tire, and after talking with the awesome guy's on RSC, had decided to plug the tire, thus needing a jack, and a good excuse to buy one, so off to Harbor Freight I go, I'm thinking, Jack, get Mobil 1 V-twin oil, filter, magnetic plug, and pick up some oil for the wifes Sport Trac, cause its due!
Harbor Freight, had 13 jacks in stock, grab one, and a set of metric hex sockets, get to the counter, and the bag-o-shit behind the counter says, we are only taking cash! I'm like WTF, I don't carry cash, I use debit, or credit card, he says, our card readers are down, there is an ATM down the street!!
I won't repeat what I said next, probably get me band, but the store manager did apologize for the employees attitude!!
I called another Harbor Freight, and they are even worse off, their cash register's had crashed too...
So, I'm think Autozone, for oil, filters, magnetic plug, Oh hell no, the Autozone store I knew of was torn down and gone!?!?!, So I'm thinking Baxters Auto parts, down the road some....holly crap, talk about sticker shock!! And the only V-Twin oil they had was Valvoline...not going there!!
I was going to pick up some 5W30 Mobil 1 Syn. oil, yeah right!!! 8.99 a qrt.!! So, I will try again tomorrow, different places, Wally World is on the tour stop...Came home empty handed, poured a Bourbon and coke....mostly Bourbon!!

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Re:Please, allow me to vent! 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago
+1 on the bourbon. Sounds like a really crappy day. Hope tomorrow goes better for you.

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Re:Please, allow me to vent! 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago
Sounds like fun. Make sure that oil your using is mc approved oil. And isn't that weight a little thin?

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Re:Please, allow me to vent! 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago
sounds like you had a frustrating morning, you can make yourself a jack out of 2x6 and some threaded pipe. ibelieve the plans are on this forum in the help section, mort http://roadstarclinic.com/content/view/78/130/

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Re:Please, allow me to vent! 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago
LOL, it was only a 56 mile round trip in a lifted F150 Supercrew that gets 12 MPG, on a good day....

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Re:Please, allow me to vent! 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago
Some days you're the bug, Some days you're the windshield.

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Re:Please, allow me to vent! 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago
@ Rodger, the 5W30 is for the wifes Ford Sport Trac, it's an 03, and have been running that oil since day one...awesome shit!!

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Re:Please, allow me to vent! 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago
+2 on the Bourbon After all that aggrevation you probably didn't need to work on your bike. Tomorrow will be a better day

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Re:Please, allow me to vent! 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago
@ JD, thinking I'm the bug today..LOL

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Re:Please, allow me to vent! 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago
Thanks Rodiemort, I looked at that, and almost pulled the trigger, but this Harbor Freight jack, has five locking positions on it, the highest @ 16", and its good for 1500 lbs, on sale right now for 99.99..

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In: Jetting, 5/14/2013, 19 replies
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Subject: Weekend project finished
Signguy: AIS removed and fuel pump relocated. Oh...and I painted it too. :woohoo:

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
blue_star: +1 Looks a whole lot different now. B)Weekend project finished

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Subject: Kai, you OK ?
ironman: Just saw on the news, all the tornado's in Kansas. Kai, you & your family, riding bud's OK ? Prayin for ya :) :) :)

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Tug: +1Kai, you OK ?

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Subject: PAINT IS DONE!!!!!!
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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

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Subject: help stranded in phx az need an idle mixture screw
moespeeds: I'm in fountain hills, az and my idle mixture screw has fallen out and its gone. I live in nj and fly home tmrw afternoon. Anyone in the phx area have one? I'll order you a new one on the spot and ship ...

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Curt: Bump to keep this at the top.help stranded in phx az need an idle mixture screw

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Subject: Burn cable
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Latest reply, 5/19/2013
jd750ace: Glad to hear you are pleased with it. It's a good suspension combination.Burn cable

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In: Maintenance, 5/19/2013, 16 replies
Subject: Normal ???
Ashley: When bike has been in garage all night and i crank it and let her warm up , when i go to put it in gear i pull clutch in a bunch of times and shift into second because if i dont it jerks hard into first ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
JimH: Same here,i usually pull the lever a couple of times and it's good to go.Normal ???

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Subject: Exhaust Advice
BBB: I put some Hard Krome pipes on my '99 R* that I originally loved, but now I theorize that my neighbors are not thrilled by them. They're not baffle-less loud, but I'd like to quiet them down so I can ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
BBB: No worries..thanks for trying.Exhaust Advice

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Subject: YAMAHA ROADSTAR BIG WHEEL FAT WHEEL SPOKED
GNR10: Okay, anybody looking for a 7" wide rear spoked wheel heeeere you go... UP FOR AUCTION IS A USED BIG/FAT/OVERSIZED WHEEL THAT MEASURES 7" WIDE FOR THE YAMAHA ROADSTAR'S. I BELIEVE THIS IS ...

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jd750ace: I don't do "rear tire size envy" :laugh: If it don't work better, it ain't worth the money. I can't ...YAMAHA ROADSTAR BIG WHEEL FAT WHEEL SPOKED

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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Homemade AIS REMOVAL KIT??
Signguy: Can't I just make my own flange covers and plug? Seems easy

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
jd750ace: True. Not like it's holding the ocean back or anything. :laugh:Homemade AIS REMOVAL KIT??

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In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 12 replies
Subject: Why are my pipes all blue under the heat shields
Stevie: I took the left heat shield off my Bassani duals to work on the pulley and underneath the heat shields the pipes are all discolored They are not discolored anywhere that shows, just underneath the heat ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
jd750ace: Aluminum generally degrades to aluminum oxide when it corrodes. Heat accelerates corrosion. Typical ...Why are my pipes all blue under the heat shields

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In: Body/Frame, 3/31/2013, 55 replies
Subject: Spring Mods
Martorious: I know, this should have been done over the winter, but with my unheated garage and tight finances over the winter it just wasn't happening. I'm gonna miss the first part of riding season, but I'm hoping ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Martorious: It's official, I have created a monster!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Spring Mods

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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 45 replies
Subject: What do you think about while you are riding?
mrjeff: On our recent road trip we had many miles to think about things and because our bike communicators don't work very good at highway speeds we had a lot of quiet time for thoughtful reflection. At one of ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
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Subject: JD 1000 for sale
GNR10: OK this is not a Honda Road Star, but it is a JD 1000 I ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Vette468: Id take me a Kawi Chopper ! Just for the SOUND !JD 1000 for sale

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/19/2013, 5 replies
Subject: Too much of a good thing . . ?
maxtnet: I do love the sound of the V & H long shot slashed pipes which I use with the V & H Quite baffles (packed with 1/4" thick fiberglass), however when going on longer trips, the sound starts to get annoying. ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
coot53: I have the exact setup you mentioned, The BCT QQ baffels up front and a modified V & H quiet baffel in ...Too much of a good thing . . ?

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coot53

In: Miscellaneous, 5/18/2013, 7 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, 5/19/2013
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In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/19/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Ruidoso, NM Apencash Rally
EPRoadie: Just got back from the hills of NM, NE of El Paso for the Rally and got some pics if photobucket is online or being a pain in the a** as always: bear with me ! ;) Will post pics ASAP ! [img ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
blue_star: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:Ruidoso, NM Apencash Rally

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/19/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Remington Rem Squeeg-E Universal Gun Cleaning kit
1700cc: Anybody familiar with this cleaning kit? For firearms. Found it on flea bay.

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
BBB: Those kits are awesome. You shouldn't have to buy anything else if you own traditional calibers. They ...Remington Rem Squeeg-E Universal Gun Cleaning kit

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In: Technical Discussions, 5/19/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Got any Cobra Slip on's?
Dysan911: Picked up a used V&H Long shots probably 2 years ago and they needed a lot of TLC to pass for what I would consider something I'd want bolted to my bike. They sound good but the chrome is really starting ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
wild_mac: i got a set of cobra slip ons guess i had em sealed up better then the rest cause they never back fired ...Got any Cobra Slip on's?

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wild_mac

In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Front Pulley Nut
Stevie: How tight are you guys tightening it? I notice mine was not tight at all when I took it off, I just barely tapped the breaker bar with my palm and it loosened right up I put it on the new pulley and ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Vette468: Id hit with the next sized hammer.. Not a mallet.. its a big nut .Front Pulley Nut

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Vette468

In: Body/Frame, 5/19/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Leaky latch
BlueCoupe: After putting the Yamaha hard bags on my bike and washing them I noticed the latch button leaks water around them, is this normal and if so has anyone come up with a fix for this.

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Greysnake: I took the latch off and found an o-ring that fit tight over the threads. Then tightened back up and ...Leaky latch

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Greysnake

In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 15 replies
Subject: Removing Fuel Tank?
MartyN8677: Also changing my spark plugs today, so I need to remove the fuel tank. There is instruction in the Tech Articles for this, but I wonder if my 08 is different than the instructions? I don't see the ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
MartyN8677: Everything sure we back together a lot quicker than it came apart. No doubt will be much easier next ...Removing Fuel Tank?

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MartyN8677

In: Technical Discussions, 5/18/2013, 11 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, 5/19/2013
USAFretired: New part affects the tricky shock?Tricky Air Ride Users

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USAFretired

In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 15 replies
Subject: A Little Help!
Phatstrat: Was doing Roadwing install, tightening banjo bolt on RAP under seat..........oh crap. Any ideas? RAP fits nicely under ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
smokescreens: Glad your happy with it B)A Little Help!

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smokescreens

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/19/2013, 6 replies
Subject: This wll make your morning shave a bit nicer
BuffaloRider: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1139/#tabs That is, if you still shave

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
BuffaloRider: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: No, it's actually the rear leg of a calf in the back ground. When you see ...This wll make your morning shave a bit nicer

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BuffaloRider

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