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Forum: Equipment 05-17-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 355
Posted By 16VGTIDave
This is close, but no compass......

This is close, but no compass......
Forum: Canada 05-10-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 966
Views: 56,130
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Question More details for the noobs here, please and...

More details for the noobs here, please and thanks!
Forum: Old's Cool 05-08-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,051
Posted By 16VGTIDave
When I had to do my engine, I put a large baking...

When I had to do my engine, I put a large baking tray (one that had been retired from baking duties!) under the entire engine and a pan of parts washer solvent under the are I was working on. A...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-06-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,057
Posted By 16VGTIDave
I've been told that when using painted bars, one...

I've been told that when using painted bars, one may have to remove the paint where the controls have bare metal tabs that are supposed to touch the bars to provide a ground path.

Some bikes don't...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-05-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 31,825
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Could you shim the master cylinder so that it is...

Could you shim the master cylinder so that it is in alignment? It doesn't look to be too far out...
Forum: Equipment 05-02-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 672
Posted By 16VGTIDave
I'm fairly certain that a rearward facing light...

I'm fairly certain that a rearward facing light has to be red, with the obvious exception of turn signals. And even if it isn't law, how do you think a cager will react when they are barreling...
Forum: Equipment 04-30-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 755
Posted By 16VGTIDave
My feet sweat. All the time, even when cold. I've...

My feet sweat. All the time, even when cold. I've found that wool socks help with wicking the sweat away, and keeping the odour down. Changing socks part way through the day also helps. Spraying my...
Forum: Road warriors 04-24-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,374
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Nah, you get more time to test the bike and fix...

Nah, you get more time to test the bike and fix the gremlins that appear. :)

I like the naked bike look, so it gets my vote.


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Forum: Equipment 04-21-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 523
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Take a look at http://diymotorcycleseat.com/ to...

Take a look at http://diymotorcycleseat.com/ to get some ideas. Great instructions if you are up to the DIY challenge.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-19-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 837
Posted By 16VGTIDave
It helps to have access to a good motorcycle...

It helps to have access to a good motorcycle wrecking yard or 2.

I was looking to repair the swing arm pivot on my '82 Yamaha Maxim and couldn't find parts for it at a reasonable price. I made a...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-18-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,899
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Looking good! Sent from my iPad2

Looking good!


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Forum: Road warriors 04-16-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,374
Posted By 16VGTIDave
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-10-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,904
Posted By 16VGTIDave
I like the look of the rack, but would still want...

I like the look of the rack, but would still want a fender of some sort to keep the spray and mud under control.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-09-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 958
Posted By 16VGTIDave
If you run a battery, your turn signals and...

If you run a battery, your turn signals and lights should work better at an idle. It is difficult for small charging systems to generate much power at low RPM. Switching as many lights as feasible to...
Forum: Canada 04-08-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21,103
Views: 2,098,904
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Agreed. Share the road applies to everyone. ...

Agreed. Share the road applies to everyone.


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Forum: Canada 04-07-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By 16VGTIDave
I'll see if I can get there early, but I have to...

I'll see if I can get there early, but I have to leave early. :( Have company coming for supper and if I'm late, or absent, my wife will never let me hear the end of it... :deal
Forum: Canada 04-06-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 21,103
Views: 2,098,904
Posted By 16VGTIDave
I'd certainly be interested in attending. Let us...

I'd certainly be interested in attending. Let us know when!
Forum: Canada 04-05-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,878
Posted By 16VGTIDave
The difference between the studs was night and...

The difference between the studs was night and day, and I don't have the skillz to push the limits. I also put the mini bike down. I had to earn a membership into some group... :D
Forum: Old's Cool 04-03-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,899
Posted By 16VGTIDave
I have to caution against the use of PineSol. One...

I have to caution against the use of PineSol. One of the members of the XS400 forum used it in his ultrasonic cleaner and it literally dissolved the carb body. He did leave it in over night, but...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-01-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 33,790
Posted By 16VGTIDave
In the last pic, I noticed the nut that you are...

In the last pic, I noticed the nut that you are using as a spacer, and all the room behind the plate, and I got to thinking. And I have been looking at my bike and pondering how I might be able to...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-01-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 33,790
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Could you weld a gusset onto the back of the...

Could you weld a gusset onto the back of the plate between the bolt above the peg and the peg mount? Just thinking out loud...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-01-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,899
Posted By 16VGTIDave
I'll second that! Get it running and then...

I'll second that! Get it running and then consider modifications. The stock jetting is lean, but should work fine for now. It is more important to get the carbs clean. And that is a treat to...
Forum: Canada 03-30-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 56,130
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Look for an AGM battery. They can take a lot more...

Look for an AGM battery. They can take a lot more abuse than a regular battery, and are not that much more expensive.
Forum: Canada 03-26-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 56,130
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Absolutely! I wouldn't be waiting for paint to...

Absolutely! I wouldn't be waiting for paint to dry, or trying to create a hotbox to speed the process...
Forum: Canada 03-24-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By 16VGTIDave
I'm close to Sewerat, and have space I'd be...

I'm close to Sewerat, and have space I'd be willing to offer as well, if you don't find anything closer to Windsor. I'm 5 minutes off the 401 at exit 250.
Forum: Equipment 03-22-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,314
Posted By 16VGTIDave
You should have stopped when you said you were...

You should have stopped when you said you were convinced. You are entitled to your opinion. But everything after that was an insult. Just because you had a bad experience that you blame on the beads,...
Forum: Equipment 03-22-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,314
Posted By 16VGTIDave
I'm no physicist, but as I understand, when a...

I'm no physicist, but as I understand, when a tire is rotating concepts like "up and down" or "top and bottom" don't apply. Those are static positions. A rotating tire is dynamic. Centripetal force...
Forum: Equipment 03-22-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,314
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Some need a scapegoat. Others don't understand...

Some need a scapegoat. Others don't understand the science. And that is okay. One does not need to understand physics to appreciate gravity. But denying that gravity exists because one does not...
Forum: Equipment 03-20-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,528
Posted By 16VGTIDave
And as a Canadian, I cringe every time I see a...

And as a Canadian, I cringe every time I see a Robertson screw on any vehicle! Their presence usually indicates that maintenance and repairs were carried out by an amateur carpenter who thought they...
Forum: Canada 03-17-2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,878
Posted By 16VGTIDave
It was cold enough last night, there may be some...

It was cold enough last night, there may be some ice.

You know you wanna! ;)

Bet you can't do just one lap! :)

Let us know!


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Forum: Equipment 03-14-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,809
Posted By 16VGTIDave
After all the positive mentions of the Aeropress,...

After all the positive mentions of the Aeropress, I've just pulled the trigger on one. And the Hario mini grinder, even though I have been grinding at home... This stuff better live up to all your...
Forum: Equipment 03-11-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By 16VGTIDave
All done! Nice and clean with rounded corners....

All done! Nice and clean with rounded corners. Power tools rock!

And I modded the case a little to allow the door to open just a bit more than it used to. Now inserting the cable is easier with...
Forum: Equipment 03-11-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Thumb Thanks for the pics! I bought the bar mount a...

Thanks for the pics! I bought the bar mount a couple weeks ago but haven't used it yet. I completely forgot to check to see if a charging cable would fit. It's now dremel time!

Dave
Forum: Canada 03-11-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,878
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Thanks for everything! I really appreciate you...

Thanks for everything! I really appreciate you pimping out your bike to strangers (like me) and I had a blast! I learned a fair bit watching you guys tearing it up and more when chatting afterwards....
Forum: Some Assembly Required 03-10-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 846
Posted By 16VGTIDave
A word of caution regarding the Truck-lite LED...

A word of caution regarding the Truck-lite LED headlights. A friend was considering this light for his HD Road King. And then he read that they have a very precise beam pattern. And this makes the...
Forum: Canada 03-10-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,150
Views: 73,859
Posted By 16VGTIDave
I'm going to tentatively say I'll be there. Still...

I'm going to tentatively say I'll be there. Still working on my schedule for the week...

Dave
Forum: Some Assembly Required 03-09-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,680
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Patience. Being able to step away from the bike...

Patience. Being able to step away from the bike and look at it a 3rd or 4th time before cutting or welding is priceless! Being able to consider all the variables (like how bolts will be put in or...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-05-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,554
Posted By 16VGTIDave
Roundabouts - assume that nobody knows how to...

Roundabouts - assume that nobody knows how to drive in them. Nobody. This is especially true in areas that have been replacing traffic lights with them. I've only got 5000 km on my motorcycle license...
Forum: Canada 03-03-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,878
Posted By 16VGTIDave
I've run out of parts to install, so I'm on my...

I've run out of parts to install, so I'm on my way soon!


Sent from my iPhone 4S
Forum: Canada 02-28-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,707
Posted By 16VGTIDave
I stopped in to A Vicious Cycle today to pick up...

I stopped in to A Vicious Cycle today to pick up some fork gaiters (they were cheaper than anywhere else including fleabay). I mentioned the praise for them being shared here, and they were very...
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