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  1. On 7/27/2022 at 7:48 PM, blackhawkxx said:

    Did you include .org information?  New blood might be interesting.

    I didn't need to, he found us first. That is how I learned it was for sale originally. Whether or not he comes back for more information or commeraderie is up to him. He was a stand-up guy though,  and very nice so I agree it would be good to have him around. 

  2. See previous post regarding bike below.... brought back from MO but have not ridden enough in past year. Started new business etc. and not likely to use it like I had hoped. Crazy low miles, almost like new, with many additions as noted in other ad. Questions please ask. Original tires, were just replaced with new Shinkos, so now ready to ride!

    Alan

  3. 1 hour ago, SwampNut said:

     

    How so?  The cold?

     

     

    Of the vasectomy reversal?

     

    No, I will take his word on the reversal...., I meant his daughter! 😋

    As for the garden,  it has been heat and getting things to get a root system started. Second is rodents. There are some gentle, mid-sized rats called pack rats, and mice. They love some fresh greens! We had grapes starting to bud, and raspberries,  until no more leaves. Without much root system they couldn't come back. Late freezes are an issue too. Just generally more difficult than western WA was. 

  4. On 7/12/2021 at 10:50 PM, TOXXIC said:

     

    Hahaha, doubtful with all that desert landscape Alan will need many farming tips....but maybe?  Far cry from when Alan lived on a sailboat in a Seattle marina with a cat when I met him about 20+ years ago.

    Joyce has big garden plans, but from what we have seen so far this year it is an uphill battle. Will update later...  as for when we met, yes, a lot of changes between then and now,  for both of us! Life has been quite the journey. 

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  5. On 7/8/2021 at 8:50 PM, TOXXIC said:

    Congrats Alan!  Kind of blasphemous having it out in a dirt field. Detailing Dave will pass out when he sees this picture! LOL

    That dirt field is my driveway, still under construction. Welcome to rural AZ! That is Joyce's garden shed in the background.

    I had just unloaded it from the truck, backed up to a small hill to decrease the angle on the ramp.

    Other questions: Yes, it runs, turns out it was maintained despite sitting most of its life. Could use some fresh gas I am sure, but new tires more. Has Michelin Macadams that I haven't seen for ages. Because of sitting in a garage and having relatively few heat cycles they weren't as bad as I imagined. I actually test rode it even, very carefully! 21 year old tires....yikes!

    Felt identical to my '97, riding it was second nature. Very happy with it, just have to finish it's home! Speaking of which, we got the 3rd wall up today, 4th tomorrow, and roof by next week. Super excited about that!!

    That is the XX already residing in it's future home...

     

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  6. I had an issue with my headlights not working, and after following the shop manual and it's instructions for troubleshooting I narrowed it down to the starter switch. I ordered it and wouldn't you know, no change! And of course there are no returns on electrical parts, so it needs to find a home.

    If anyone needs one please let me know! Part # is 35013-MAT-671

    It cost me $70., best offer gets it!

    Thanks!

    Alan

  7. Went back out and started over, got around 15 vac at idle and in the 50s @ 4K rpm, so I am pretty sure my "new" R/R is toast. The place I bought if from was a place in Canada called RMStator, they do nothing but electrical stuff for motorsports, thought they sounded good. No answer to phone or e-mails so far, I'll give them some time to make good on their warranty. Oh, and it only cost $70. for the R/R. A good deal if it works, not so good if it's fried already!

    Alan

  8. I found a stator and r/r at Rick's Motosport (800) 521-0277 in New Hampshire - in stock. The stator cost $140 and r/r $120. Overnight shipping to TX $64.75.

    Kazi

    Was it a Honda OEM or another brand? That is s significant savings! Thanks....

  9. Oh, and Ron Ayers seems to have the best price for a stator at $203., does anyone know of a better price anywhere else?

    It seems the only problems I've ever had with my bike have been electrical and charging related....

    Alan

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