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PA potholes are really bad this year.

What is the two stroke event?

Ouch, just checked the price for Yamaha’s float. Doesn’t the XS650 use standard Mikuni floats? You can get the standard Mikuni float for a lot less if someone can figure out which one is correct. See:http://jetsrus.com/float_and_float_pin/a_float_and_float_pin_yamaha.html

From what I’ve read, its the LED drive circuits that cause the emission problems. The US FCC has rules governing it. You might be referring to compact fluorescent light bulbs. They use an electronic ballast that can cause interference problems.

I used to be a fan of Haig & Haig Scotch Whisky (without the “e”). But the PA state stores don’t stock it anymore, so I moved on a found a good bourbon whiskey (with an “e”).

In 1972, the cat’s meow of calculators was the HP-35. The XS650 engineers likely would have been thrilled to be using one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP-35

Bloomberg had a recent article that discussed the future of EV. They are expecting price parity in around 8 years, where gas & EV cars will be around the same price. That’s the tipping point.

Roadster charges $200 for the SH847.http://www.roadstercycle.com I don’t know of anyone that sells the SH775, but the SH775 is used by several bike/atv/etc manufacturers. Polaris is one that I am aware of. Polaris part # 4012941 is the SH775. It retails for $180. A few eBay retailers have it...

Video on real or cheap fake Shindengen.

A shunt regulator/rectifier operates the alternator at maximum current output and controls the bike’s DC voltage by sending the excess current to ground. This heats up the alternator & can shorted its life. A series regulator/rectifier allows the alternator AC voltage to vary and control’s the...

KTM transfer port injection two stroke: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/motorcycles/a27046/ktm-two-stroke-transfer-port-injection-tpi/

From my stupid idiot young kid days, I remember ridding my new GT380 to work & using the clutch to coast across a sheet of ice covering the road. Nowadays when its that cold & icy, I push the little button that turns the Jeep seat heater on.

Nice RD! What model year is it? Also, one of the manufacturers figured out how to do direct fuel injection for low $$$ via the transfer ports. With a bit of luck they might come out with some new bikes for the old-guy two stroke crowd.

Getting back to the original topic… A friend is in a similar situation with important medical issues. Recently got noticification from his insurance company that he had to switch medications because his expensive medications would no longer be covered. He took the info to his specialist & they...

Look at the flat surface facing the motor where the choke cables are attached.