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    Fuel Stabilizer

    in The Garage

    Posted

    I've been using StaBil for years and years and have never had a problem with it not doing it's job. Yesterday in fact, I did:

    3 motorcycles (an ST110 that's for sale, my track bike, and Peg's 600F4 that's for sale)

    2 generators

    2 lawn mowers

    1 power washer

    1 leaf blower

    and a partridge in a pear tree

    You have quick hands and a very small funnel, don't you... :icon_evilgrin:

    Anybody have

    in The Sales Floor -- For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

    ... I'm one of those geeks that actually read the little book under the seat on my '99 and would like to see it for the '02.

    WTF would you want the owners manual for?

    Everything in it is in the Service Manual.

    Thought I mentioned that I'm a freak and prefer to read the damn thing... once anyway. :icon_rolleyes:

    Retail is $16.00. Cost is $8.00.

    Heres the part #...31MAT650...

    Go buy one you cheap prick.... :icon_wink:

    J/K..

    yeah, well, untill I get the 8K in medical bills paid off, I'm gonna be a cheap prick. After that, I'll just be a prick. :icon_evilgrin:

    Anybody have

    in The Sales Floor -- For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

    I've seen the service and parts pdf's, I'm one of those geeks that actually read the little book under the seat on my '99 and would like to see it for the '02. If it's really there and I'm just not seeing it, please lead me by the hand as I can be a tard at times and need all the help I can get. :icon_redface:

    Gear Indicator

    in The Garage

    Posted

    What brand indicator is that do you know ?

    It is the Acumen gear indicator.

    We have several riders with this set-up now. It will also work for the digital cockpit version.....

    How would it be set up in the digital cockpit? Not sure I need one, but it is kind of a neat idea.

    Need some suggestions

    in The Garage

    Posted

    Sorry to hear you got clobbered at a stoplight by gramma groink. : |

    She was late teens, early 20's at most. Still in PJ bottoms on the way to work. Just had no license, no insurance and someone elses car. Oh, and her head up her ass.

    Convex mirrors? damn, wish I'd thought of that years ago. I can use them but have to think about focusing on them right now. Have some on a work truck and really jacks me up everytime I look at them.

    I was told that my red jacket on the silverbird doesn't look right today. Maybe I'll get the same awarness as you now... Hopefully.

    Need some suggestions

    in The Garage

    Posted

    Here's my suggestion... make yourself more visible.... not anoying.

    Transition2Yellow.jpg

    I have a Joe Rocket in Red that is similar. I got hit at 8:00 AM in broad daylight. I don't think th eyellow would have made much difference. Maybe, but if the blind bitch couldn't see the headlight in her face...

    And good call, I'm already pretty annoying; ask my wife... :icon_whistle:

    There is a company that makes a black tape that reflects white under light. The BMW guys use this on their side and top bags for night riding.

    Just throwing out the obvious here, but it needs to be said. You can't run a modulator on an HID. Captain Obvious signing out.

    Good call, I've worked with it in the past. Works well too. I'll have to find some and sew it on my jacket, luggage, pants & anything else that may be seen.

    Need some suggestions

    in The Garage

    Posted

    I run a Kisan headlight modulator -

    I was looking at these earlier. No question I'll have one of these.

    I wired a set of these into my stock taillight. They are mounted just below and to the sides of the taillight. They flash rather brightly when the brakes are applied. Easy to install and really catch your eye.

    Flashing break lights

    not a bad choice I guess, I'd want them to be always on rather than needing a switch but I can see where they would get attention.

    Thanks for the suggestions.

    Need some suggestions

    in The Garage

    Posted

    After having been run over while sitting at a stoplight, I'd like some suggestions on gear to increase visibility. Mainly I'm thinking Headlight modulator and LED taillights with various patterns. What am I missing? I'd just like retarded cagers on their cellphones to see me before they feel the bike under their wheels.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Byron

    Ran into a mountain

    in The Sales Floor -- For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

    I'll look into the judgement, although I think mine will fall just behind State Farm's. They are going to chase her for everything they have to spend on me under the uninsured motorist policy I keep (Thank God I've been keeping that policy). Anyway, I won't be doing much of anything until we find out the extent of my problems. MRI at 11:45 tomorrow to check for ruptured disks in my back. I still ache whenever I've been laying down, sitting up, walking or breathing for too long so we're gong to make sure it's just normal aches and pains, not internal injury related aches and pains. Anyway, I'll get over it and be back in the saddle as soon as I can. The part I hate most (after having my baby beat up) is that I had ordered a new helmet 2 days prior to the wreck and now it's sitting in my closet just begging for a ride. I may have to borrow a bike in the next week... :icon_whistle: just no one tell my wife. :icon_biggrin:

    Ran into a mountain

    in The Sales Floor -- For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

    Jeepers, man. Nothing like a suicidal bike. Hope you're okay.

    Now sue the dipshit, or take it out in trade.

    Forgot to mention that along with no license and no insurance, it was someone elses car. I don't think sueing her would be worth the effort, I could own her entire world and still owe the lawyer more than I get. Damnit.

    Ran into a mountain

    in The Sales Floor -- For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

    Well, it just keeps getting better. After the wreck on the mountain, the bike was still ridable so I continued to ride it to work. on Oct 27, I was in the turn lane about 3 feet back from the thick white like when a little girl, who has no license and no insurance, decided to run over me. the front of the bike is trash. forks bent, plastic shattered, headlight assembly torn off.... just ugly. I was thrown off and my back was tweaked a little but seem to be fine otherwise, just bumps and brusies. Anyway, I think the old girl has had it. I spent a week in bed and am now back at work although not nearly as productive as I was 3 weeks ago. Took her to the shop yesterday, we'll see what they have to say about it....

    Byron

    Ran into a mountain

    in The Sales Floor -- For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

    If you need to get new parts call University Motors in Fargo, ND (701)235-6478. They give members of this forum a nice discount. Honda Line Direct also does. I don't know their contact info, you'll have to search this forum.

    Typical savings is 30-40% off retail.

    Thank you. I hadn't heard about that but it'll make parts even cheaper. That's allways good.

    Ran into a mountain

    in The Sales Floor -- For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

    Good luck.

    I've been hunting for an assortment for right-hand-side parts since April and I'm still lacking.

    The parts are easy enough to get, just have to pay Honda a ton for them. On the positive side, most of the parts listed from the dealer are marked up about 40-75%. State Farm is going ot cut a check that will pay for everything, I just don't want to pay as much as the shop wants for the parts.

    Ran into a mountain

    in The Sales Floor -- For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

    If you're doing this via the insurance, go over the bike with a fine tooth comb, and don't forget to get a new helmet and gear out of it if they were damaged. If you're going to take an insurance hit, you might as well have it made all perfect....they won't do you any favors.

    Keep in mind that in a right side impact, the lower fairing mount that is an extension of the oilpan is often broken off. If you can push in the lower fairing bolt, then its been broken. The estimate should then include the cost of the oilpan, bracket, and replacement. Also, if your front cowl is smacked, check for broken tabs on the headlight and instrument cluster, both of which warrant replacement.

    But never, never throw anything away unless its pulverized. Somebody will need it. (like me.... :icon_wink: )

    The Honda guys didn't find the broken lower cowel stay but I can buy one for 6 bucks so wasn't worried about it. If you are correct and it's part of the oil pan, I'll have the estimate revised. Can't be that hard to do... I know, wishful thinking. I did tell them about the helmet and the answer is buy one and give us the reciept. I can live with that. I'll check the tabs, I'm thinking I'll have to replace at least part of that cluster but there was not direct impact on that area so I hope it's not a problem. Thanks for the advice.

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