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  1. I've got the Heli-bars with a Ram mount for the Garmin 2610 as shown in the above picture, but it is mounted to my clutch reservoir. It has two swivel points so I can maneuver it anyway I want. I check clearances at full left and right locks, then set it and forget it. I'll see if I can post the two pictures I took. Tony Edited: Clear of all gages. Direct connect to the battery with fuse in-line.
  2. Thanks for the feedback guys. Didn't think to check while I was in there, but everything was surprisingly clean. I'll definitely check next time. Thanks again. Tony
  3. Hey all, I'm one to usually ride the Bird rather than work on her, but I took a chance and figured out how to get the front cover off to see the front sprocket. (Small stuff, I know.) So after cleaning it out and putting it back together, I noticed in the manual that the same bolts to get the cover off are the same bolts to open up the clutch hydraulics. The cover with the banjo fittings never detached from the sprocket cover though and I didn't notice any hydraulic leaks. Is there the chance that I may have gotten air in the clutch hydraulics or is it sealed some other way? I have the manual but it wasn't clear. NOTE: I was able to shift the gears into first, second and back to neutral with the bike off after I was done. The clutch fluid level looks fine. I just don't want to go for a ride and then the clutch gives out. Could end up to be a bad situation. Thanks for your help. Tony
  4. McMaster Carr. They have sheets of all types of foams and rubber. I am not sure of the material that Honda uses, but my assumption is that it's there to prevent rattle. Whatever you purchase, make sure it is heat resistant. You don't want the foam melting onto the engine when it gets hot. Please post up when you find what works. Tony
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    I just got the Garmin 2610 and love it. It has all the bells and whistles, but if you're looking for a basic unit, the Garmin V is a good way to go. It has it's shortcomings I've read regarding speed and memory size, but it all depends on what you want one for. Good luck and there are a ton of sites that review these things. I got alot out of amazon.com and the reviews from people that have bought one. TJ
  6. I get the same temps you get with Amsoil 10W-40. Looks normal. Never overheated ... yet.
  7. Do a search and find Warchild's instructions on how to change the oil on the 'Bird. Changed mine about a month ago following his instructions and they were dead on. I even was a good boy and changed the washer for the first time. Everything you need to know is in his write-up.
  8. The 1st, 2nd clunk is a characteristic of the 'Bird. To minimize the clunk, hold in the clutch 2-3 seconds, then shift into 1st. Sometimes its quieter, sometimes it's not.
  9. Just wanted to say a thank you to Carlos for hosting this site and everyone on the board who freely shares information on their Bird. Over the past month, I've changed the oil (Amsoil 10W-40), oil filter, air filter, spark plugs (great write up Warchild), put a new tank bra on, and cleaned and lubed the chain with WD-40 and Chainwax respectively. Easy stuff for most here I think, but for me it was a new experience and an eye opener as to what I've learned from everyone here. I even went for a 200 mile ride afterwards and nothing fell off nor did the bike ever die on me. 8) So I just wanted to say thank you and without this board, I don't think I would have ever made it without broken knuckles, alot of swearing, and a broken bike when I was done. Thank you. Tony
  10. Chrome Turtle Wax once a year. O.K. Maybe twice. Cleaned cover residue off of an older bike where the previous owner put a cover on it before the pipes were cool. Good stuff.
  11. Thanks for the tips. I'll go through the manual and tighten up all the structural points as was suggested. The deeper sound seems apparent all the time, but the vibration is most noticeable when in gear. Disappears when I pull in the clutch. Vibration seems more apparent at the upper RPM's (>3000). No noticeable differences in vibration with speed, gears or when cornering. Something I believe is unrelated but might be: I took the bike around the block w/o ear plugs and a helmet and heard the chain clicking on the front sprocket. That is something I've never heard before. And the brakes have always sound like their gliding on the rotors. Unsure on how to adjust for that or if its just to be expected. Chain tension is good. Thanks again for the advice.
  12. Ditto what Nik stated. (Just not as well. ). I've had the same thing happen. Ordering a second set sounds like a good idea. I'm going to have to go do that.
  13. Hey all, Got an odd-ball circumstance that occurred and was wondering/hoping that someone else had a similar experience. A few days ago in the middle of a ride, the sound of the bike became deeper and it seems to resonate throughout the bike so it's not as smooth as it was. I started her again yesterday and this deeper sound and resonance is still there. It seems the dynamics of the bike have changed slightly and though a deeper sound is nice, I don't want to trade the smoothness for it. It's a 2001, stock, and I just hit 7,000 miles. Original plugs and air filter, so I'm going to start there, but I've also seen posts that the pipes eventually burn in and give a throatier sound. Though I thought that would be around 3000 - 4000 miles. Lastly, should I be looking at the fuel such as the filter or running some fuel injection cleaner. I don't feel much of a power loss though, so this is probably not it. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
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