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http://www.radarbusters.com/radar-detector...addacircuit.cfm I just ordered some just like them at half the cost at: http://www.partsexpress.com/wire-cable.cfm

Did any of you guys use a "quenching" diode on the relay? I am trying to get up to snuff here afore I fry any of my electrics. The relays that were used...were they fairly specific to car or boat? I will add up all the amperages for all my devices and try to get a relay that can carry at least twice that ( since I will be running vest/gloves/chaps during the cooler months) I do not know that the backflow EMF means shit to a bird. The info I am getting is off a car audio site. I just do not want to damage any expensive parts. Thanks in advance for your help!

I think I remember someone talking about connecting auxiliary fuseblock straight to the battery through a solenoid type deal. Seems to me a good idea, since mine is spliced into the headlight lead (dealership did this right after I bought my bike). I have not had any serious problems, but I do get some interference, especially with my modulated light. The solenoid would be actuated by something like the brakelight line. Is this a correct assumption? Has anyone done this & has a solenoid they can reference? Thanks, Philip

I (mostly) followed Forrest on his turbo'd XX during the pre-hookers ride. I can tell you that from what I saw, for that thousand miles or so, his bike appeared to be as stable as any of the other rides. I imagine if the conversion is done right (and his is) it would be a dependable ride. But-----200 HP with NO blowers or gas would be pretty awesome, and I don't think $3500 would be too steep.

Ron? Is that you?????

hondaparts-direct.com They have free shipping over $200 right now. I just ordered some stuff from them, haven't received it yet. They have an awesome fiche of the bird online.

Since the headers converge into a single pipe, why couldn't a fellow just close off one side and run the bike through one stock muffler? I understand the flow might be a problem, but how bad? I am thinking the same thing about my MINI.....at the cat it flares out to 2 systems. Why keep the extra weight?

Couple weeks hell, Joe, more like TOMORROW! You make a good point, and I am taking it. I just got worried because at SeXXt, several of us noticed how high the temps got while we were going up Roane Mountain following a slow car. I had never noticed that phenomena before. Thanks!

I just bought a bottle o' water wetter yesterday. I figured if I am going west it may be prudent. Without going into all the details, who would be comfortable in telling me the best quick way to add & how much? I am currently running 50/50 AF & DW. I would like to just suck out a corresponding amount of the old fluid & replace with WW. Am I missing anything here? Joe?

Except in certain cases. True, and remember that as the object expands, the entire universe must expand to take in the extra volume or be compressed for the duration of the expansion incident. So be careful with that wax, Eugene!

(shrug) a few days down time 1000's of miles from home waiting for a part sucks - whether in the wilderness or at a Hilton hotel... LOL, and knowing me (and my budget!), I'm a LOT more likely to be camping & riding in the wilderness than populated areas, especially in the Rockies... Keep in mind that when you need parts while on the road the dealer is not your only option. Many of us here have quite a collection of spare parts and can get something overnighted to you if needed. Hell with the way we're spread out across the country you're never too far from a helping hand. And Brett loves using his "helping hands"......keep that in mind!

I have had mine on for a little over a year now. Hasn't worked yet, but I am about to get on the wiring in a very serious fashion. Hasn't caused me any problems yet. Very good detailed instructions somewhere on the board, except it hooks to the tach sensor, not the speedo.

I just bought a bead seat at Honda Hoot for $17.50. I hope it saves my ass going to Hookers. Saw an older gent on a kaw 650 who swears by it.

If you're gonna be camping AND you have a cell phone, you might think about rigging a heavy duty power adapter somewhere so you can charge it while you are riding. A Radio Shack power inverter can be olugged into that so you can recharge your electric razor. I saw this stuff at Honda Hoot yesterday, and it looks like the shit to keep around: http://www.rescuetape.com/?gclid=CNjj19yw74wCFRUHWAodA0I6Dw Brett says you can purchase BLACK duct tape at appliance parts stores...very cool. Good traveling! You should post your itenerary & see if any members will allow you to crash at their joint.

Which year/model VFR am I looking for? I want the bars, but do not know which one fits my bike.

That's a GREAT start...Thanks!!

Does anyone have an audiovox cruise control hooked to their speedo sensor? I need some help figuring out why mine doesn't work.

Yeah, I hate to say it but everything has to be just right to let me justify gearing up for the 17 mile commute. I work weird shifts, no covered parking in a high bum rate area (motorcycle cover was stolen by one of the fuckers a few months back), and Alcoa Highway is just shit during rush hours. When I DID have my cover, though, it only took me about 30 seconds to put it on. I did not secure it, however. And if I had brought it inside between uses (so it would not get stolen) then my time would be even longer. And when I do come in wearing my gear, every fucker in the joint wants to talk to me about bike shit and tries to make witty comments that are totally lost on me. "Izzn't it HOT in all that stuff?" "Dontcha know it's s'posed ta rain today?" "How can you ride that? Ain't it cramped?"

http://www.customdynamics.com/kisan_trailb...eceleration.htm http://www.customdynamics.com/signal_dynam...t_modulator.htm I have the second unit (I think, it may be from a different mfr) It was not a real pretty install, there is not much wire going to the light to splice into, IIRC. I think it does its job, though. There are lots of different styles, I am sure a quick google will overwhelm you. BTW, I have a headlight modulator, as well as a "trick" blinker module that modulates blinkers also. Look under trick flasher. I got it to fix my LED issues.

http://www.picotech.com/auto/waveforms/knock_sensor.html http://www.picotech.com/auto/waveforms/knock_sensor.html thank you R1000, Ron I am sure that will change over time! (Windscreen sent this afternoon, btw, and THANKS!!)

Knock Knock

I am not sure but I think my controller is on the fritz. It allows voltage even when it is clicked to the "off" position. This does not seem right. I have written them, but no answer yet. Can someone run a voltmeter on theirs & confirm my suspicion?

If I recall, I flared until the link got "sticky" in relation to its neighbor. I didn't have the concept of specs in mind. In hindsight, the stickyness may have been virginal. Anyway, I am going to rectify it tonight or tomorrow.

THAT's the kind of info that makes this board so good! I have a caliper & will check tonight. Oldgeezer, how's that for info?

Doug had a buddy replace his chain a few weeks ago, using what sounds like a ball peen hammer on his master link. Doug is concerned that they were not mushroomed enough. I promised him pics of mine, done with one of those pro-motion (or motion-pro, I do not remember which) tools. Would you gurus comment on whether I should tighten down more, or is it OK? Then Doug can decide what to do concerning his. And of course, if mine is too lean, I will compress more. If anyone has pics of a proper brad, please share! Thanks