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      60 Minutes did a report on AI.... It's a race between the US, Russia and China to develop the ultimate AI... of course, the US said...
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      Visit her postings... she has a helmet on the clock ..auction... last I checked it passed my wallet abuse meter. 😎
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      22 pieces drop'd at the powder coat guys.... I haven't been there for a few months, and the shop has doubled in size... they have...
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      Tall tail..... they discovered the problem after most of it broke off.... plane was able to land.. and they shortened the tail ...
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      ..... if I have a bonehead moment ...... I've expressed my intelligence... lack of... to myself..... 😎
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      Thanks guys... I emailed the one supplier mentioned here... no reply yet.... $38.oo... Each ! steep ! I have a guy who makes rubber...
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      I emailed several vendors about the rubber-foam dampers for the gauges on my 82' Xs.... mine are falling apart.... so far I've heard...
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      Header pipes on my 82' are rusty pitted.... the mufflers look good.... chrome work is $$$$ ...Perhaps this are the answer.. Can I...
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      motormike replied to the thread Shop Day .....
      Ooooh I just checked a gasket kit from Mike's... it's been a while since I needed a set and they seem to be rather pricy.... I could...
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      motormike replied to the thread Shop Day .....
      Is it because 82' Xs engines are about 50 pounds heavier than other Xs engines... ? or is it because I've been collecting social...
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      motormike replied to the thread Broken points bucket..
      We all have " moments ".. last week I spent an hour mounting a carburetor.... poor lighting.... tight space... got it done.. used my...
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      motormike replied to the thread Welding Aluminium ?.
      I got a buddy.. retired welder.... certified ... still gets tested... still works part time..... has equipment in his garage and has...
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      motormike replied to the thread My first car.
      17 years old...... 1959 Studebaker Lark, 2 door hard top... flat 6 with 3 on the tree. Bright stunning red ! ! ... I worked at an...
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      motormike replied to the thread My first car.
      Had a white version... great car... 4 bbl carb, 4 speed... it would smoke a stock 350.... but they'd catch me on the other end.... My...
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      motormike replied to the thread My dead XS650.
      I had a Cb350 Honda and a Xs1b cam chain snap. 😩
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      motormike replied to the thread Starting Saga.
      Pull headlight fuse.. ? try it..... perhaps that might help direct the needed corrections ?.. 😎
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      I got that also..... I don't think it's really from the VA .... I already got squared away to get crispy and hole at Fort Snelling...
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      motormike replied to the thread Happy Thanksgiving!.
      Got two punk'n pies... one for the moochers... and one for ME ! with whipped cream... to be enjoyed one delicious slice at a time...
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      motormike replied to the thread Small oil leak.
      Years ago our local cycle boneyard would get in big fours that road rashed the bottom of the engine when they went down. JB Weld was...
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      motormike replied to the thread My dead XS650.
      If you like the numbers to match.... fine a nice runner same era..... pop the top end... split the cases .. swap crank.... or find a...
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      Had this year model while stationed in Germany..... took forever to deice the windshield .... had to replace the clutch .... a couple...
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      motormike replied to the thread Are we becoming dinosaurs?.
      We all noticed at any wheeled event..... very few young faces... we even had a couple of local golf courses closed.... today's Gen...
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      motormike replied to the thread Advice... opinion.
      The used w/harness is in excellent shape..... my old harness.... fuse clips when bad ... I cut and soldered a replacement glass fuse...
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      We have Bert and Erine nearby ( Brake and Equipment )... large warehouse with machine shop. They'll make one while you wait... rubber...
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      motormike replied to the thread Honda’s new retro CB350.
      A friend of mine is from India, and he tells me the 350's have always been huge over there... not so much with the 500 Bullets. Many...
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      motormike replied to the thread Shop Day .....
      Update... chrome shop called.... they want another $200.oo if it was me I'd tell to pack sand where the sun doesn't shine.... My 82'...
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      motormike replied to the thread Look'n for.....
      I'll try and find the contact.. but like to assume it was with good intentions..... we all assume members on this forum are stand up...
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      motormike replied to the thread Look'n for.....
      I got a lead for a electrical part from this forum directing me to Ram Hilly... about 5 Nov.... we settled on $60.oo..Paypal.... his...
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      motormike replied to the thread Advice... opinion.
      Found a really nice one on ebay.... even the fuse box was in excellent shape.. was a bit more then Mike's... but I think it's worth...
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      motormike posted the thread Look'n for.... in The Garage.
      A guy named Ram Hilly and his cohort .... Shannon Oneil .. got the lead on Ram on this site from a member Thanks
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      motormike replied to the thread Advice... opinion.
      Thanks for the piston lead... I plan on a compression test shortly.. bike ran fine... but now's the time to entertain a top end job...
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      motormike replied to the thread Advice... opinion.
      Mine ... looks ok... I got my spiffy omh meter out and the wires all check out.... perhaps a used one might be a good idea... I just...
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      motormike posted the thread Advice... opinion in The Garage.
      Need new wiring harness for my 82' Special.... has anyone used the Mike's item... ?. I got one from Mike's for a different client's...
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      motormike posted the thread Wanted - Cover in Classifieds.
      Seems these are one of the first things that gets tossed or lost..... I need the left side... 82' Special.... I have a guy who makes...
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      motormike replied to the thread Shop Day .....
      .. Updates.... customer wants his 75' muff's chromed... we welded and repaired.... and explained... rust and rot could return.. either...
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      motormike replied to the thread 2003 Royal Enfield 500 Deluxe.
      Got 2 RE's in the stable.. luv my 500 (2010)....3 wheeled fun.... cruises all day long at a steady 55 mph... solo camp'n trips...
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      motormike replied to the thread My Dream.
      As stated... I don't care for the bags... wrong era for one... we fab'd up some support brackets.. they and the bike are going for...
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      .. sadly.. this isn't taught today.... there's a larger city south of me with a small military museum .... I asked how often the...
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      I enjoyed the rally last year... my first with the group... great bunch of guys. Try'n to convince my buddy... the harelipped dog.. '...
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      motormike replied to the thread My Dream.
      The Dream is a nice little cruiser ... I even like the Buco bags.... period correct... a buddy had both the 305 Dream and 305 Super...
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      motormike replied to the thread 35 cents for every dollar .....
      So I can order a bar switch from Mike's and wire it to the 82' then I can have lights on command ? I didn't care for that light on by...
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      motormike replied to the thread Not Xs.... it's from Italy.
      SOLD ! A buddy.... was really ... really stoked about the little Eye Tie motorcycle.... kept dogging me .... told me I already had...
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      This is my 82' Special.... had it for a few years .... sold it to Joe College kid... (first bike).... it developed electrical...
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      motormike posted the thread Shop Day .... in The Garage.
      Yesterday we finished up a 75'.... we did it for a guy a few years ago... it now had no charging... replaced rotor-stator... and the...
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      motormike replied to the thread Official CX Refurb Thread.
      There's a excellent Cx forum on the web... worldwide followers..lots of help 😎
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      motormike replied to the thread Official CX Refurb Thread.
      Th This my 82' Cx500.... Ex Chicago PD Click on the downsize from full screen lower right corner. it should work from my facebook. 😎
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      motormike replied to the thread Official CX Refurb Thread.
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      Watched this about an hour ago..... I was surprised at the final outcome.... several others never made it back in the sky.... I don't...
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      Always liked the silver.... nice to see Special's starting to get a little luv and remain stock. 😎
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