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Re:Successful steering neck tightening. 9 Months, 2 Weeks ago
All but 3 are in the bone yard or on static display. 2 still belong to the Air Force, and the only "A" model is still flying with NASA.

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Re:Successful steering neck tightening. 9 Months, 2 Weeks ago

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I done my time on C-141's in the early 90's when we were trying to keep the wings on hem long enough for the C-17 (why do "low bidders" cost so much nowadays?

) to come on line. We were replacing inboard lower wing planks that cracked out from the riser weep holes. We are doing Plank insertions on this magnificent beast up here, among many other things. Lockheeds, it seems, (at least Constellations, P-3's, 130's and 141's) carry a lot of the same structural DNA.

My dad was an EE at Lockheed, Lockheed-Martin, General Dynamics & Convair, all at the same desk.

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In: Introductions, 5/20/2013, 28 replies
Subject: Hello from Rhode Island!!
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kozaturf: :welcome: from "The Region" NW IndianaHello from Rhode Island!!

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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 ...
Front pulley inspection / belt help ..

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In: Vendors and Dealers, 5/21/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Custom Dynamics - Great customer service!
PhatRJ: Just like we post when something goes wrong with a vendor, I think its important to post when things go right. The guys and gals at Custom ...

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In: Technical Discussions, 5/21/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Clutch and Throttle cables (does 99-04 fit '05-up)
patryk_c: Hi, I need to get new cables for my brand new mini-apes (Wild1 10'') In Europe they only have those for 99-04 models available - would it fit 2005 XV17 ?

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
DocShadow: Get a piece of tubing and tape it to the grip end. Run the tubing as you want the cabling to run to ...Clutch and Throttle cables (does 99-04 fit '05-up)

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In: Bike Talk, 5/20/2013, 32 replies
Subject: Intervention Needed
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OU812: Thanks Neighbor.. appreciate itIntervention Needed

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In: Technical Discussions, 5/21/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Dunlop Elite III
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Latest reply, 5/21/2013
JakePaes: Should be called DunFlop tires instead! THEY SUCK!:angry:Dunlop Elite III

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/14/2013, 40 replies
Subject: Some of Warden's handy work...
Mr_Shamrock: Got some decals from Warden the other day. He does some really nice work!!!!! So nice I have another order already placed. Check out the nice RSC decal...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Boatmark: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Some of Warden's handy work...

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In: Electrical/Electronics, 5/21/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Video of my new Kenwood Stereo!
JakePaes: I got my Reckless fairing a while ago now, at first I rode without any tunes for a about a month and installed an amp that allowed me to play my iPod/mp3 player or XM, but it just wasn't what I wante. ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Boatmark: Nice!B)Video of my new Kenwood Stereo!

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Boatmark

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/20/2013, 25 replies
Subject: suburban Oklahoma city getting hammered right now.
Blackroadie: 5 pm news (eastern time) talking about a suburban Oklahoma city ( moore) just got hit with a tornado.... 2 elementary schools in the direct path as schools in session.....homes and business's destroyed ...

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Boatmark: Not to make light of this by any means, but I get teased by my Midwestern friends about our earthquakes ...suburban Oklahoma city getting hammered right now.

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In: Maintenance, 5/16/2013, 33 replies
Subject: Front end feeling
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Latest reply, 5/21/2013
DageonYar: If your front was at 31 . Gotta check those tires every time you ride if you only ride onceca week ...Front end feeling

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In: Jetting, 5/20/2013, 8 replies
Subject: MPGs
TheSheepdog: For a very long time, I have check my mileage and calculating it would get between 35 and 38 mpg. I adjusted and tweaked trying to regularly hit just 40. Well I had a broken speedo. Thanks to Danny ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
SKWEARpeg: Start a new thread under the "Jetting" tab, and list the year of the bike, the mods to your bike(ie, ...MPGs

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SKWEARpeg

In: Tech Tips, 5/20/2013, 4 replies
Subject: Canadians who did the Erbman crankcase filter?
iMac: Hi all, Anyone in Canada done this mod? I am going to do it, but thought I'd see if anyone found a good place to get those parts and avoid the "what are you talking about" look from the 15 year old ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
iMac: Thanks guys, you rock.Canadians who did the Erbman crankcase filter?

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In: Jetting, 5/18/2013, 39 replies
Subject: Very Heavy Fuel Consumption
Schweeet Daddy T: My fuel consumption is ridiculous... 17mpg and this with no mods on the bike except a half of stage one gutting of the stock pipes. I say half because I only removed the rear cone and drilled through ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
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In: Introductions, 5/17/2013, 30 replies
Subject: Hello from the Great Lakes State!
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Latest reply, 5/21/2013
River: :welcome: From Western Washington.Hello from the Great Lakes State!

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/21/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Anybody Willing To Make FloorBoard Tech MOD ?
shane8813: Hey Guys!! I'm having trouble finding 3/8 flat steel locally as I live in a rural area and I've looked online and their prices are outrageous. I was wondering if anyone was willing to make me a set of ...

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In: Electrical/Electronics, 5/20/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Question for those who've replaced Speed Sensor
Doc_V: I'm at a total loss and don't really know what to do now.... I seriously could use some help... I managed to break loose, the screw that holds the speed sensor, using a tiny ratchet tool. Problem is, ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
jd750ace: Possibly a long hemostat to get a positive turn on the screw heads?Question for those who've replaced Speed Sensor

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jd750ace

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/20/2013, 21 replies
Subject: I'm gonna be a grandfather
Claymeister: Its has officially been announced today. Of course I have known for a couple weeks... My daughter(24y) is going to be a mommy. That makes me going to be : A Grandfather ! Yea. She is due in mid ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Roadstarblue: Congrats Rob,I'm gonna be a grandfather

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In: Jetting, 5/20/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Crash bars
Sparks500: I have a set of Barons crash bars on her now, but, they're getting kind of pitted. Not great chrome, I guess. They're well made otherwise. I'm looking at either replacing them or having them re-chromed ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
MartyN8677: The Cobra fatty is a 1.5" bar. I COULD have paid over $200 for it from lots of different websites. ...Crash bars

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In: Introductions, 5/20/2013, 5 replies
Subject: Its All mine... Payin it off..
Vette468: Harley Credit can quit callin my Cell phone..days after ive made the payment.. :p I bought it off the Showroom of Dillons Harley Davidson..traded a new V-Star for it.. Havent done much to it'.its not ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
River: Pics!Its All mine... Payin it off..

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River

In: Body/Frame, 5/20/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Question for audio guys
samw: Getting ready to mount the stereo in my fairing and I was wondering since I have a marine stereo is it necessary to use a cover? The bike stays in the shop at night unless I'm traveling,but I do ride in ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
smokescreens: i have been told there are different levels of marine grade. allmost every radio out there that has marine ...Question for audio guys

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In: Jetting, 5/5/2013, 26 replies
Subject: Horrible mileage
Charlie Horse: So far on this road trip I'm getting unbelievably poor gas mileage. The first stretch from home to Las Vegas, NV I was getting 38 MPG. It's been all down hill from there so to speak...on average 30 MPG. ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Charlie Horse: So I finally got around to messing with the carb settings yesterday. After reading another post yesterday ...Horrible mileage

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In: Bike Talk, 5/20/2013, 3 replies
Subject: V&H pro pipe carb setting
Sparks500: Just put on the pro pipe and now I could use some suggestions for the carb settings. When I got the bike, it had v&h long shots on it, and it has a jet kit. Which one i have no idea. I'm getting some popping ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
davej: Yes high temp RTV will work. I think it is good to 900º. You will love the performance from the pipe. ...V&H pro pipe carb setting

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davej

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 7/8/2012, 808 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, 5/21/2013
Darn: Nah I got wide open BUB's and haven't got a second glance in over 5 years;) Course most of the ...2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9

809 posts, last by:

Darn

In: Jetting, 5/20/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Still not good...
WITT33: I found that I have stock air pilot jet 2.0 with . My bike starving for fuel at idle RPM with pilot jet 40 and below 3 1/2 turns on PMS, with 4 turns works excellent. DJ needle on ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
WITT33: Hmm I bought mikuni air bleed 1.3 for Kuryakyn Hypercharger because stock 2.0 create too big vacum on ...Still not good...

3 posts, last by:

WITT33

In: Bolt Ons, 4/9/2012, 28 replies
Subject: 10" apes w/ stock cables , wires ?
DropkickFace: Trying to get definitive answer on will 10" apes work with stock cables & wiring ? , more specific .... What 10" ape bar dimensions work ? Width , pullback, center width etc... Thanks, James

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
BC1955: I have to beg to differ with you. I have ridden with apes as big as 18' and besides the bad assed ...10" apes w/ stock cables , wires ?

29 posts, last by:

BC1955

In: Miscellaneous, 5/10/2013, 28 replies
Subject: A list of fallen riders?
Darn: As most know, we are going to set a stone at the motorcycle memorial in Door County June 8th for all of those who we have lost. Could we start a list here so we can read the names at the memorial? Please ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
jeckes: Please add Big Al Jenkins Dale ReedA list of fallen riders?

29 posts, last by:

jeckes

In: Bike Talk, 5/21/2013, 2 replies
Subject: I have an exhaust question
SPUDWRENCH12: I have a 2000 roady . got rid of the pump years ago added big air and Sampson shoguns and rejetted the bike. I am going on a long trip and was wondering if I added baffles to keep the leo's out of my business ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
SPUDWRENCH12: I just read some tech articles. I'm good to go.I have an exhaust question

3 posts, last by:

SPUDWRENCH12

In: Pics of My Ride, 5/20/2013, 9 replies
Subject: FINALLY
Georgeherrin: Sunday was an awesome day!!! Had to relax after racing Saturday and grenading two motors so I got up early and cleaned the bike and told the wife I was going for a ride on the Trace. I am only 12 miles ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Georgeherrin: i didnt over do it I dont think. We stopped alot walked alot just had a great enjoyable time together. ...FINALLY

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Georgeherrin

In: Miscellaneous, 5/20/2013, 5 replies
Subject: tornado
seminole_bob: 2nd day of severe weather here. Man i'm tired of this. Guess it's time to install a storm shelter. Shawnee Oklahoma hit yesterday by a tornado lots of people lost homes and some lives. Today it hit south ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Aussie John: We have just been watching on the news, not looking good there, hold on tight, thoughts are for everyone ...tornado

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/20/2013, 13 replies
Subject: Rain Gear and trip accessories
RoadiesRock05: I am taking a trip this weekend to Duluth, MN. I am leaving Wednesday and returning Monday. The forecast calls for rain :( Any opinions about what is the best rain gear to get for a good price? I would ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
cike: I got the wife and I suits off ebay a while back for about $35 each. the tag says EXL. these are very ...Rain Gear and trip accessories

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