SwampNut

I run the board on a program called phpBB. The makers of that software are security-conscious, and implemented some great security measures. Unfortunately, AOL does some non-standard things that make you look just like one of the intrusion methods used for hacking. So it breaks the session. They were planning on releasing a less-secure version, which I could load and eliminate this. I just haven't thought about it again and haven't looked to see if it is available.

It rides fine, but short-lived and no better than longer lasting tires. I've also personally seen three of them bubble/explode on the road right in front of me. :shock:

Did you check your tire pressure? If the bike's been sitting, it might be low, which would make the front end feel heavy.

I like the red ones.

Just a note on the battery... It won't do any good to take it out. Just put a charger on it still in the bike. If you take it out, it will still self-discharge and damage itself.

Wow, that's cheap. I meant to post an update on this since I've put a lot of use on all the tools. The circular is just surprising. I really thought I'd never use it, but now I've retired my corded circular saw. Yesterday I was ripping full panels of 3/4" particle board and MDF and I was shocked at how well it did. It's really nice not to have the cord fucking you up on an 8' cut, and being so small and light has so many advantages. The drill has been abused the most, and it just works well. I've used it for everything from cable installs where I had to drill large holes to building computers with the clutch on the lightest setting. Works well, lasts a long time. The recip saw is powerful. Surprisingly so. I was going to eBay the laser level/studfinder, but ended up using it. A lot. It's much more useful than I ever expected. The only unfortunate part is that the kit doesn't include the case for it as it does when you buy it alone. It does have a box you can keep it in. I bought the intelligent 1-hour charger. If you buy this kit, plan on spending $27 to buy that, and do it immediately. The included charger in the kit is horrible. It is slow, and worst of all, has no intelligence to prevent overcharging. I guarantee this will ruin your batteries. I got it from http://www.nickandjack.com which has great prices and delivery was fast.

Oval tabs?? Must be something hidden until you remove the spring? The dimension I need is the diameter of the spring perch at the bottom of the shock, which is kind of gold metallic colored. It comes off when the spring is removed. This part:

Cool! What's the diameter of the other perch?

BTW...the spring guy had a few regional championship trophies for motocross in his office. From the mid-70's. He was also a flat-tracker and drove the dirt oval. Lots of cool pics. He seemed real interested in our project, said it reminds him of shit they used to have to do to get a bike in race-capable condition.

There's not a chance in hell I'm trusting hose clamps on this. I saw the effort they needed to change the last one. On the spring, we have one more small delay. It is slightly conical, and that apparently is an issue. It might be that it won't need to be conical, but I need some measurements. Does anyone have a 900 shock without a spring on it?

Yeah, they won't work. Since I've got the RaceTech spring I had to try to find a way to change it, and had a hell of a time.

Then there's mounting... Do you guys have access to a place that can put the spring on the shock? I had a hell of a time finding a place. Only one with a compressor is a Harley aftermarket performance place. So I kicked around the idea of buying one if people want to send me the shocks to swap the spring.

The guy who can do this was out with the flu. I'll be back over there today.

I would find another dealership. A lying thief usually employs questionable people. You don't want one of your people exposing your lying and thieving, after all.

Ok, I fucked around on this too long! I'm going over to the spring place right now. When I get back I'll post cost and collect payments. I have to prepay the order in full, so I'll ask that everyone that wants one do that also. I'll account for all the costs as soon as I have them.

Not sure what you mean, but... Even at max it will not be high enough to maintain stock angle. So yes, a spacer is necessary just to bring it back to normal. But the spring is still way soft.

With that spring even at max preload two up with luggage it's going to be way too soft. For the damping settings I liked full compression and half turn back from full rebound.

Go to the shop and tell them your plans for the swingarm. Get them to agree to compensate you for any difference between the original trade value of the swingarm and the value now with the new "custom" mods.

"Listen, it's my house bitch, I paid for it, and you'll do what I tell you and like it!" That's what I recommend. Please hook up a webcam and give me the URL first.

Ah, good work, very sneaky! We won't tell the wife. I can obviously see your plan to eventually annex Bedroom 3 into the garage by simply knocking out a wall. Let me guess, you'll call it a "storage room" and pile some boxes right by the door, implying the room is full. Then you make the hole in the garage and build a "door" from cardboard boxes, so only you have access to the hidden free space in the former bedroom. Very good, I like it.

I've always used the aluminum strips with the round rubber seal attached. When positioned just right, it will seal the door just like a refrigerator seal. Apply silicone to keep it from being squeaky.

Don't forget stupid things like light bulbs and lamps for the rooms that don't have installed lighting. On the other hand, don't go overboard buying stuff right away when you're in a rush and emotional. Take your time deciding what you need and how much you want to spend now vs. later. Now, you forgot the important stuff: Garage size, amp capacity of its electrical circuits, and what size compressor you're going to fit in there. And if you're going to be doing any little jobs around the place, check out that B&D power tool set I mentioned in another post. It really has been nice for the current remodeling I'm going. I never figured a battery-powered circular saw and some of that other stuff would be any good, but they've been huge time-savers.

I like Honda Polish for the shield.

If you have a Pocket PC or Palm you can also load a database of food info, or a program to track your consumption. I use Personal Health & Diet Manager on my PPC.

Me too. 53k miles or something like that.