Forum: Equipment
05-10-2013, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 450
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Forum: Equipment
05-10-2013, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 450
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Forum: Hacks
05-06-2013, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 6,372
Hey Sam,
Sorry to hear about your decision...
Hey Sam,
Sorry to hear about your decision to stay off of the bike's. I would say considering how bad this wreck was that I would probably be doing the same thing. Matter of fact my wife and...
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Forum: Hacks
03-08-2013, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 6,372
Cool buy Sam
Hey Sam, long time no hear.
Sorry to hear about not being on two wheels anymore, but the Ural looks like it will be a blast. I have been looking at side car rigs ever since these came out. That...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-08-2012, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,686
Damn I miss my 08. If it was not for medical...
Damn I miss my 08. If it was not for medical issues that prevented me from riding it I would still have that Bastard. It was one of the best sport bikes I have owned. Comfort, speed, handling... it...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
09-13-2012, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 966
Charlotte native for the last 20 years
CA,
I have been living, working and enjoying the South West side of Charlotte for the last 20 years. I moved from the coast of VA for work and have not regretted it one bit. Send me a PM if want...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
08-27-2012, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 307
Views: 79,094
Neat Mirrors
Hey Paddle, those are neat mirrors. Mind if I ask where you got them from? I need a set of bar end style mirrors for my Versys that has hand guards on it and those look like they would be perfect for...
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Forum: The Garage
03-24-2010, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,036
Marchyman,
40 year old bike huh, some would...
Marchyman,
40 year old bike huh, some would say my Sportster is not much better. :lol3
Yeah I realize things change. I am going to take ID readings top to bottom before doing anything and...
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Forum: The Garage
03-24-2010, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,036
Thanks for the input.
DC, I did not realize...
Thanks for the input.
DC, I did not realize you felt so strongly about this subject. What you must realize though is some people don't have the budget to take their stuff to a shop to have the...
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Forum: The Garage
03-23-2010, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,036
Honing question?
Ok, sorry to bring up an old thread, but it pertains to my rebuild I am working on now.
I am in the process of rebuilding my Sportster motor that I blew up last year with a new crankshaft, Wiesco...
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Forum: Road warriors
08-21-2009, 05:31 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,466
FE, yeah I have seen both of those sites. Lot's...
FE, yeah I have seen both of those sites. Lot's of good info there to be had. As I get into it I will document the build and post it up. Right now I am in riding season so anything I do will be short...
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Forum: Road warriors
08-20-2009, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,466
Ostranza,
as far as converting back to...
Ostranza,
as far as converting back to forward or mid controls, Ebay is your friend. I have found many parts for my bike on there at a good price. It took alittle while sometimes but I always...
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Forum: Road warriors
08-20-2009, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,466
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Forum: Road warriors
07-30-2009, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,229
Looking a little closer.
It looks like they...
Looking a little closer.
It looks like they relocated the turn signals back further and are using the bolt hole just in front of the turn signal mount point and the turn signal mounting hole hole...
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Forum: Road warriors
07-30-2009, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,229
Ok, I'm back.
Rough measurement of the bolt...
Ok, I'm back.
Rough measurement of the bolt holes look to be around 4 3/4" center to center with 3/8" dia through holes. So I am assuming that you would use 5/16 bolts in them.
Hope this...
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Forum: Road warriors
07-30-2009, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,229
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Forum: Equipment
07-17-2009, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,535
Its leather for me. I have a perfed Joe Rocket...
Its leather for me. I have a perfed Joe Rocket that I wear when commutting into work. I ride year round here in the south. I don't wear over pants in the summer, they are just way to hot. I use Icon...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
03-14-2009, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 252
CDL13,
thanks for the info. We are planning...
CDL13,
thanks for the info. We are planning on traveling around June 13 or so. Looking at hoteling it or maybe a B&B. Any suggestions on local atrractions? Prefered beaches? Also looking at...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
03-13-2009, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 252
Travel Help?
Hey All,
I am looking for some help in planning a trip to the Kennebunkport area with my wife and three kids. We have been looking around on the web for places to stay but I figured I would ask...
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Forum: Equipment
02-10-2009, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,972
First Gear overpants here. I have the newer...
First Gear overpants here. I have the newer version with the water resistant leather and knee armor. Been using them for commuting and trips for two years. Excellent pants, fit and finish are great....
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Forum: Equipment
10-21-2008, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,563
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Forum: Road warriors
09-10-2008, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 2,054
Views: 506,026
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Forum: Equipment
08-15-2008, 04:51 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 372
FG Jaunt sizing advice?
Hey All,
Looking at getting a FG Jaunt on closeout and need some help with the sizing. I am looking at the XL for myself, I just need some input as to how it fits. I am 6' and 215 lbs athletic...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
07-24-2008, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 454
Welcome!
Welcome to the area! I hope you enjoy it down here. I live down in the Lake Wylie area south west of Charlotte. Plenty of good roads here to ride and the weather is good for riding year round.
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Forum: Equipment
06-30-2008, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,936
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Forum: The Garage
06-06-2008, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 751
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Forum: The Garage
06-05-2008, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 751
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Forum: The Garage
06-05-2008, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 751
Dot on tire?
OK, I am really having a brain fart here. I am installing a new front tire on my bike tonight and can't remember if you line the painted dot on the tire up with the valve stem or opposite of it? :huh...
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Forum: The Garage
06-02-2008, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,558
Thanks for all the info People.
I finalize...
Thanks for all the info People.
I finalize the contract later this month for the work and I will be ordering material after that.
Yeah I was a little ticked about the shops response to my...
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Forum: The Garage
05-30-2008, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,558
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Forum: The Garage
05-30-2008, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,558
Thanks for the replies.
Styrofoam huh? I...
Thanks for the replies.
Styrofoam huh? I guess it cuts down on the vibration right?
Shearing 3/8 thick material? I have heard of sheetmetal shearing up to 1/8" but not much thicker. Must be...
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Forum: The Garage
05-30-2008, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,558
Cutting Alum with a Skill saw?
Hey All,
I have got a question, does anybody around here have any expierence with cutting alum plate with a Skill circular saw? I have a project coming up that I need to make some table tops out...
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Forum: Face plant
05-20-2008, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 5,617
RAW,
thanks for the info on the riding gear. I...
RAW,
thanks for the info on the riding gear. I am glad it did its job so well. Rash suck's! Looks like I might have to divert some funds to pick some Motoport gear myself, my wife will be thrilled I...
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Forum: Face plant
05-19-2008, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 5,617
Any comments on the Motoprot gear? :ear ...
Any comments on the Motoprot gear? :ear Obviously it worked well, just asking. Maybe some pic's of the rash marks on the gear to determine how it faired? I am looking at pulling the trigger on a...
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Forum: Ride reports
05-06-2008, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,428
Last I heard Margaritaville was closed. If I...
Last I heard Margaritaville was closed. If I remember correctly the hotel next door to it bought it or something like that. :cry So much for stopping and having a drink with a view ( of the beach...
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Forum: Equipment
04-23-2008, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,269
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Forum: Road warriors
01-17-2008, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,573
Rincewind, nice looking T-Bird. I like the set...
Rincewind, nice looking T-Bird. I like the set up, and thanks for the info. The fairing was delivered yesterday, talk about quick service. 2 days from order to delivery :clap good on ya' National...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-16-2008, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,573
AZbiker, yeah tried over there too. They don't...
AZbiker, yeah tried over there too. They don't like it much at all either, mainly because of looks from what I gather. I am more of a function over form guy myself so the looks don't bother me....
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Forum: Road warriors
01-16-2008, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,573
Whoa, no opinions at all. That is surprising...
Whoa, no opinions at all. That is surprising around here. Most of the time somebody has at least a little something to say about stuff. This fairing must be so ugly that no one ever puts it on their...
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