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  1. Mackels

    Bad Head Torquing?

    Bolt #11 what’s the trick to that? I can’t quite get a grip with my wobble socket. I’m concerned about my torque values with an extension on the extension as well. Carbs off for this? Also on 9&10. What’s the length on those bolts? I measured 40.6 mm. I was able to get on 11. But still want to...
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    Some questions about tires

    Not safe! replace them. Shinko's aren't pricey and....they are usually very fresh. The ones I ordered were manufactured a month or two before I purchased them.
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    Horn Assembly (on the inside)?

    Thanks Willis.
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    Horn Assembly (on the inside)?

    Thank you, so far, no takers.
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    Horn Assembly (on the inside)?

    The horn assembly? Normally I take pictures when I take stuff apart for this reason. However, with the adjustment screw removed first then removing the screws to the cover caused the contents to come out a bit more haphazardly than I anticipated. I have looked and looked but can't seem to find...
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    Slimey Crud run May 6th 2018 (Madison WI area)

    Ha! I saw the gray 16 Ducati yesterday on my way out of town among many other rides, it was great to see all the bikes. The day for riding looked perfect....from my car....on my way to a few lacrosse games.....can't and won't complain about watching the kids play their sports, that doesn't last...
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    Fall Riding

    I keep saying I hope this isn't my last ride of the season.... This was from last Friday, I just had to get out there it was 65ish. I found a road I hadn't explored before. In my feeble attempt to compete with some of you who have superior photo skills, I took this picture. This is the backside...
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    Lecturing relative getting on my last nerve

    Cap'n Peachfuzz. Love it! :laughing:. He's likely jealous. While taking my bike to work this year, there was more than one occasion when I was a couple streets away from the office and literally felt completely at peace while driving down this nicely paved very low traffic road. Jut enjoying...
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    Lecturing relative getting on my last nerve

    You could always give him the, "If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong"
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    What have you done to your XS today?

    Dropped a carb screw and didn't hear it hit the floor. Spent a LOT of time looking for it. Finally located after 1/2 of left side cover removed. I learned and put a towel on the engine. managed to drop another carb screw, but finding it only took 4 seconds.
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    Hitndahedfred (Fred Townsend)

    That is sad news. I echo halfmile's sentiment. Prayers to the family. Thanks CB for letting us know. Glad you got to meet him.
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    Yamaha TX500a Fix or Sell

    I'll try the clutch lever
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    Didn't get involved

    Turns out, the guy was parked in a no parking zone next to a handicapped parking spot. So I guess it was that guys way of sending a message. I was just curious to see what others would do.
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    Resisting Temptation

    TDQ. I used to live in Nashua, NH. NH; where there is a no-helmet law. I used to cringe at the guys who'd pull over the second they got into NH from Mass and take their helmets off on the side of RT 3. I never understood that.
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    Resisting Temptation

    well that will make lane splitting a whole lot easier.
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    Resisting Temptation

    Good job removing Red Shoes! I go back and forth on lane splitting. I have never done it and I am not sure I will unless it becomes legal and even then I am not sure about that. I can see a long line of slow moving traffic on a super hot day getting to the front of the line being a better...
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    Didn't get involved

    So, I had to go to Schmall Schmart today in Madison, I was in my cage. On my way in, I see this guy walking towards the parking lot cars reach down and grab a handful of mulch. I seem him kinda stalling and looking around. I am watching him in my periphery and he waited for me to get inside the...
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    XS650 Craigslist postings depository

    https://madison.craigslist.org/mcy/d/yamaha-650/6296671552.html
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    Beer

    There is a time for a Coors/Busch/Bud Light for me and that is post sporting activities. In my case hockey, nothing better than working ur arse off for an hour or two then cracking open a delicious Coors light. :cheers: But a beer to sit down and enjoy and relax next to a fire with family and...
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    Beer

    My dad brought this back from a trip he'd made to Ottawa, Very good beer. This is my favorite. Local to Wisconsin, but if you ever get the chance.
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