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Should we be afraid of Artificial Intelligence?
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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...
Today at 1:42 PM
motormike
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Itchy Boots Fan Boi's (Spoilers Ahead)
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Visit her postings... she has a helmet on the clock ..auction... last I checked it passed my wallet abuse meter. 😎
Today at 1:35 PM
motormike
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Dampers.. dampener's .... rubber thingies
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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...
Yesterday at 7:36 AM
motormike
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Just out of curiosity - Airplane Guys
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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 ...
Thursday at 6:40 AM
motormike
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Does everybody talk to themselves when alone?
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..... if I have a bonehead moment ...... I've expressed my intelligence... lack of... to myself..... 😎
Thursday at 6:34 AM
motormike
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Dampers.. dampener's .... rubber thingies
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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...
Thursday at 6:28 AM
motormike
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Dampers.. dampener's .... rubber thingies
in
The Garage
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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...
Wednesday at 7:23 PM
motormike
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Aftermarket Headpipe fitting OEM Muffler
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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...
Tuesday at 7:21 PM
motormike
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Shop Day ....
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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...
Tuesday at 6:35 PM
motormike
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Shop Day ....
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Is it because 82' Xs engines are about 50 pounds heavier than other Xs engines... ? or is it because I've been collecting social...
Tuesday at 1:21 PM
motormike
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Broken points bucket.
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We all have " moments ".. last week I spent an hour mounting a carburetor.... poor lighting.... tight space... got it done.. used my...
Nov 27, 2023
motormike
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Welding Aluminium ?
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I got a buddy.. retired welder.... certified ... still gets tested... still works part time..... has equipment in his garage and has...
Nov 27, 2023
motormike
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My first car
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17 years old...... 1959 Studebaker Lark, 2 door hard top... flat 6 with 3 on the tree. Bright stunning red ! ! ... I worked at an...
Nov 25, 2023
motormike
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My first car
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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...
Nov 25, 2023
motormike
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My dead XS650
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I had a Cb350 Honda and a Xs1b cam chain snap. 😩
Nov 24, 2023
motormike
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Starting Saga
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Pull headlight fuse.. ? try it..... perhaps that might help direct the needed corrections ?.. 😎
Nov 24, 2023
motormike
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Will ya Quit Tryin' to Friggin' Bury Me... fer Pete's Sake.....
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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...
Nov 23, 2023
motormike
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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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...
Nov 23, 2023
motormike
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Small oil leak
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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...
Nov 23, 2023
motormike
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My dead XS650
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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...
Nov 23, 2023
motormike
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Getting the ‘57 beetle back on the road in 2024
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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...
Nov 21, 2023
motormike
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Are we becoming dinosaurs?
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We all noticed at any wheeled event..... very few young faces... we even had a couple of local golf courses closed.... today's Gen...
Nov 20, 2023
motormike
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Advice... opinion
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The used w/harness is in excellent shape..... my old harness.... fuse clips when bad ... I cut and soldered a replacement glass fuse...
Nov 20, 2023
motormike
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Best place to get braided stainless brake lines?
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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...
Nov 20, 2023
motormike
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Honda’s new retro CB350
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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...
Nov 20, 2023
motormike
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Shop Day ....
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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'...
Nov 16, 2023
motormike
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Look'n for....
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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...
Nov 16, 2023
motormike
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Look'n for....
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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...
Nov 16, 2023
motormike
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Advice... opinion
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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...
Nov 16, 2023
motormike
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Look'n for....
in
The Garage
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A guy named Ram Hilly and his cohort .... Shannon Oneil .. got the lead on Ram on this site from a member Thanks
Nov 15, 2023
motormike
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Advice... opinion
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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...
Nov 15, 2023
motormike
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Advice... opinion
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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...
Nov 15, 2023
motormike
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Advice... opinion
in
The Garage
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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...
Nov 15, 2023
motormike
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Wanted -
Cover
in
Classifieds
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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...
Nov 14, 2023
motormike
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Shop Day ....
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.. Updates.... customer wants his 75' muff's chromed... we welded and repaired.... and explained... rust and rot could return.. either...
Nov 14, 2023
motormike
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2003 Royal Enfield 500 Deluxe
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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...
Nov 14, 2023
motormike
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My Dream
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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...
Nov 12, 2023
motormike
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The Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day......
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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...
Nov 12, 2023
motormike
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2023 Dick Russell Memorial Rally - Mountain View, AR. May 4th - 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Yamaha 650 Society.
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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.. '...
Nov 12, 2023
motormike
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2023 Dick Russell Memorial Rally - Mountain View, AR. May 4th - 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Yamaha 650 Society.
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Great Video.... !
Nov 12, 2023
motormike
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My Dream
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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...
Nov 12, 2023
motormike
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35 cents for every dollar ....
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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...
Nov 10, 2023
motormike
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Not Xs.... it's from Italy
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SOLD ! A buddy.... was really ... really stoked about the little Eye Tie motorcycle.... kept dogging me .... told me I already had...
Nov 10, 2023
motormike
posted the thread
35 cents for every dollar ....
in
The Garage
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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...
Nov 8, 2023
motormike
posted the thread
Shop Day ....
in
The Garage
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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...
Nov 8, 2023
motormike
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Official CX Refurb Thread
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There's a excellent Cx forum on the web... worldwide followers..lots of help 😎
Nov 7, 2023
motormike
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Official CX Refurb Thread
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Th This my 82' Cx500.... Ex Chicago PD Click on the downsize from full screen lower right corner. it should work from my facebook. 😎
Nov 7, 2023
motormike
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Official CX Refurb Thread
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Nov 7, 2023
motormike
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Just out of curiosity - Airplane Guys
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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...
Nov 6, 2023
motormike
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1981 XS650 Special - Build Thread
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Always liked the silver.... nice to see Special's starting to get a little luv and remain stock. 😎
Nov 6, 2023
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