Asshole sighting
Bill G.
And, we did manage to turn a few wrenches too.
Great to see youse guys,
--
Bill G. - AH#125 BS#233 - http://billg.cc
'01 Wide Glide, '82 Yamaha (squished)
EKIII rides with me - http://EddieKieger.com
"Sometimes we live no particular way but our own" - Jerry Garcia
Traci
> Had the pleasure of tipping a few bottles with Bear and Traci yesterday.
The pleasure was all mine! And thanks, once again, for all the help!
Gotta love this wrenching team, they even show up with their own beer! <g>
Also had the pleasure of meeting Bear's cub, Jeff, who promptly jumped
in to help with the hack set up.
Nice kid ya got there, Bear! Hope he can iron out the problems with his
scoot, and join us for Vermouth.
> And, we did manage to turn a few wrenches too.
A few wrenches!? Holy cow!! That hack will never be removed again! That
was hard work. <g>
I'll let youse guys describe all _that_ fun.
Me? Once the bike had the correct 2 degree lean _away_ from the hack, I
was able to get the carb set up correctly. Next week, I'll work on
figuring out what jets I'm gonna need. Be kinda different riding with
no gaping wounds sucking in air all over the place!
I succeeded in delaying the hack brake installation <g> as most of the
parts are _still_ not here, and we'll wait to put on the quick
disconnect, and speed bleeders at the next session. (course with my
luck, the speed bleeder doesn't fit the CLE hack brake)
A fairing and windshield (thank you Bear!!) managed to find their way
onto Doc. I don't think he looks very happy that way, but I'll give it
the good old girl scout try. Maybe. ;)
Had a bunch of snow find it's way into the hack over the winter, and it
rotted out the new seat I'd made. I tore it apart last night to find
that the gel pad I had put into the seat, had gotten a hole in it at
some point, and that was all leaked out. Nasty mess that was! A buddy of
mine is gonna cut me a new seat bottom out of plywood, then it's back to
scratch building a seat that will be comfortable for Tori for more than
50 miles. Of course I chucked all the extra foam in the fall.
Hopefully, the clutch cable will arrive today, so I can get some miles
on 'im this weekend!
> Great to see youse guys,
Always a pleasure to see you guys!
And thanks, again!
--
Traci aka sybil '81 FLHC w/sc
AH# 122 BS# 231 http://tinyurl.com/84s2m
http://eddiekieger.com/
You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it
come true.
Be...@anywhere.invalid
>
> Had the pleasure of tipping a few bottles with Bear and Traci yesterday.
> And, we did manage to turn a few wrenches too.
>
> Great to see youse guys,
Heh,heh! (He said turn a _few_ wrenches... several times... over and over and over...)
Good seeing you, too.
--
(^::^) AH#120 SENS NEWT#11 BS#188 MISFIT DOF#YES
(_o_) 99 FLHR "GRZLY" 80 XLH (soon to be reborn)
BEAR RMH FAQs - http://rmhfaq.com
Reply-To: gtodd at eye_ex dot netcom dot com
Be...@anywhere.invalid
>
> Bill G. wrote:
>
> > Had the pleasure of tipping a few bottles with Bear and Traci yesterday.
>
> The pleasure was all mine! And thanks, once again, for all the help!
> Gotta love this wrenching team, they even show up with their own beer! <g>
> Also had the pleasure of meeting Bear's cub, Jeff, who promptly jumped
> in to help with the hack set up.
> Nice kid ya got there, Bear! Hope he can iron out the problems with his
> scoot, and join us for Vermouth.
Thanks Traci. He's really hoping that next part we put in will fix it, and he is looking forward to the trip.
========================= big snip ===================
>
> > And, we did manage to turn a few wrenches too.
>
> A few wrenches!? Holy cow!! That hack will never be removed again! That
> was hard work. <g>
Naaaaaa! Now that we _know_ what bolts _NOT_ to loosen, removing the hack will be a piece of cake... and, we have wrenches that will work (fit). /;^)
> I'll let youse guys describe all _that_ fun.
Strictly, 'as per manual'...
Mind you, we had to do it several times before we read _ALL_ the directions and performed the steps in proper sequence. Heh,heh!
>
> Always a pleasure to see you guys!
> And thanks, again!
Pleasure seeing you also.
You're most welcome.
The brake session _will_ be done at the 'Bear's Den'.
Don't forget to get that nut and washer for the brake pedal pad and get it on.
I think we still have to wire up the DC outlet for your leg charger too... (CRS?)
kay tee ar six ar@cox.net Les
"Traci" <side-ca...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:oJ6ae.11336$go4....@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net...
<snip>
> Had a bunch of snow find it's way into the hack over the winter, and it
> rotted out the new seat I'd made. I tore it apart last night to find that
> the gel pad I had put into the seat, had gotten a hole in it at some
> point, and that was all leaked out. Nasty mess that was! A buddy of mine
> is gonna cut me a new seat bottom out of plywood, then it's back to
> scratch building a seat that will be comfortable for Tori for more than 50
> miles. Of course I chucked all the extra foam in the fall.
Damn, that sucks... I bet if you emailed your mailing address to oktr6r AT
cox DOT net that something to help that situation might head your way.
--
Les DOF#39
'70 Triumph w/ hack
"There's only *one* RE."
Traci
> Traci wrote:
>
>> Bill G. wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Had the pleasure of tipping a few bottles with Bear and Traci
>>> yesterday.
>>
>> The pleasure was all mine! And thanks, once again, for all the
>> help! Gotta love this wrenching team, they even show up with their
>> own beer! <g> Also had the pleasure of meeting Bear's cub, Jeff,
>> who promptly jumped in to help with the hack set up. Nice kid ya
>> got there, Bear! Hope he can iron out the problems with his scoot,
>> and join us for Vermouth.
>
>
> Thanks Traci. He's really hoping that next part we put in will fix
> it, and he is looking forward to the trip.
couple days later now. did y'all find the problem?
> ========================= big snip ===================
>
>
>>> And, we did manage to turn a few wrenches too.
>>
>> A few wrenches!? Holy cow!! That hack will never be removed again!
>> That was hard work. <g>
>
>
> Naaaaaa! Now that we _know_ what bolts _NOT_ to loosen, removing the
> hack will be a piece of cake... and, we have wrenches that will work
> (fit). /;^)
I still haven't found my wrench that fits. I wonder where I "hid" that! lol
>> I'll let youse guys describe all _that_ fun.
>
>
> Strictly, 'as per manual'...
>
> Mind you, we had to do it several times before we read _ALL_ the
> directions and performed the steps in proper sequence. Heh,heh!
A saying comes to mind about men and reading directions....
;)
>> Always a pleasure to see you guys! And thanks, again!
>
>
> Pleasure seeing you also. You're most welcome.
>
> The brake session _will_ be done at the 'Bear's Den'.
Absolutely!
> Don't forget to get that nut and washer for the brake pedal pad and
> get it on.
All done!
> I think we still have to wire up the DC outlet for your leg charger
> too... (CRS?)
I forgot all about that! <g>
Haven't taken a ride yet. Had a few tranny problems that I got ironed out.
Hopefully I can get out today before I have to go pick up my sister from
the train station.
No, she wouldn't be amused if I showed up with the bike. I don't think. heh
Be...@anywhere.invalid
>
> couple days later now. did y'all find the problem?
It's going into Utica HD today.... <sigh>
> > ========================= big snip ===================
> >
> > Naaaaaa! Now that we _know_ what bolts _NOT_ to loosen, removing the
> > hack will be a piece of cake... and, we have wrenches that will work
> > (fit). /;^)
>
> I still haven't found my wrench that fits. I wonder where I "hid" that! lol
Heh,heh! It'll turn up..... somewhere.
See ya! We're off to drop off the bike now.
Traci
> Traci wrote:
>
>
>
>>couple days later now. did y'all find the problem?
>
>
>
> It's going into Utica HD today.... <sigh>
Uh-OH! And???
>>>========================= big snip ===================
>>>
>>>Naaaaaa! Now that we _know_ what bolts _NOT_ to loosen, removing the
>>>hack will be a piece of cake... and, we have wrenches that will work
>>>(fit). /;^)
>>
>>I still haven't found my wrench that fits. I wonder where I "hid" that! lol
>
>
> Heh,heh! It'll turn up..... somewhere.
Yea, it's probably with all the wiring I "hid". Still trying to figure
out who put all that speaker wire in my tool box.
<g>
> See ya! We're off to drop off the bike now.
Mine might be taking a trip to the shop this week. Looks like I might
have a clutch problem.
:-/
--
Traci aka sybil '81 FLHC w/sc
AH# 122 BS# 231 http://tinyurl.com/84s2m
http://eddiekieger.com/
I want to know if you can see Beauty even when it is not pretty every day.
Be...@anywhere.invalid
>
> > Be...@anywhere.invalid wrote:
> >
> > It's going into Utica HD today.... <sigh>
>
> Uh-OH! And???
They STILL have it, and don't know what the hell is going on with it either!
No problem duplicating the problem... it flat looses voltage at exactly 65 mph.
I talked to the service writer on Friday morning and he said "We think we found the problem, just got to test ride it to make sure". I called at 4 PM and he said "That didn't fix it". I asked him what he did and he said that they "LOGICALLY replaced the ignition module". I reminded him that I told him, that I had ALREADY replaced the ignition module and the coil.
I told them I brought the bike to THEM because they were Supposed to be better at troubleshooting than I was, and had test equipment that I didn't! <g>
Gonna call them later today, if they don't call me first. (The service guys don't work on the weekends).
>
> >>>========================= big snip ===================
> Mine might be taking a trip to the shop this week. Looks like I might
> have a clutch problem.
In what way? You did get the new cable, correct? Adjustment procedure?
After sitting all winter it probably just needs a few *love taps* with a BFH! <g>
Where did you get the shifter from? I still want to do a few tweaks on the angles with mr. fire_wrench. (Long as you don't mind a painted shifter, that is...) /;^)
There is only this coming weekend to get Doc and Jeff's bike straightened out...
I'm thinking another trip to Malta...
Traci
> Traci wrote:
>
>>> Be...@anywhere.invalid wrote:
>>>
>>> It's going into Utica HD today.... <sigh>
>>
>> Uh-OH! And???
>
>
> They STILL have it, and don't know what the hell is going on with it
> either! No problem duplicating the problem... it flat looses voltage
> at exactly 65 mph.
That's just bizarre. Have y'all found an answer yet?
> I talked to the service writer on Friday morning and he said "We
> think we found the problem, just got to test ride it to make sure". I
> called at 4 PM and he said "That didn't fix it". I asked him what he
> did and he said that they "LOGICALLY replaced the ignition module". I
> reminded him that I told him, that I had ALREADY replaced the
> ignition module and the coil.
Damn kids. They just never listen, do they?
;)
> I told them I brought the bike to THEM because they were Supposed to
> be better at troubleshooting than I was, and had test equipment that
> I didn't! <g>
>
> Gonna call them later today, if they don't call me first. (The
> service guys don't work on the weekends).
Of course not. They're out riding!
Any update?
>>>>> ========================= big snip ===================
>
>
>
>> Mine might be taking a trip to the shop this week. Looks like I
>> might have a clutch problem.
>
>
> In what way? You did get the new cable, correct? Adjustment
> procedure?
New cable adjusted by the book! Hell, I go through about 2 cables a
year. I could do that part with ma eyes closed.
I did keep them open tho. ;)
> After sitting all winter it probably just needs a few
> *love taps* with a BFH! <g>
I was discouraged from doing so, tho it was next on my list! <g>
Looks to be a trashed throw out bearing. Heading down to Jim's this AM
for parts, should be all set by Sat.
found my old notes too. I replaced all that back in '03. Doesn't make me
quite so mad knowing I got 2 seasons out of it. :-/
NO we are _not_ dropping the hack to do this!!!
> Where did you get the shifter from?
I got mine back on. That project was postponed til a later date.
> I still want to do a few tweaks
> on the angles with mr. fire_wrench. (Long as you don't mind a painted
> shifter, that is...) /;^)
I think it'll get me through another season. I'm really kinda afraid to
screw with this one, after having it already break off in my hand once,
already. It'll do for now.
> There is only this coming weekend to get Doc and Jeff's bike
> straightened out...
Get Jeff's bike running! I got this covered.
> I'm thinking another trip to Malta...
Hold that thought! If these new parts don't work, you'll hear me scream
all the way out there! <g>
Did I tell you how good the hack was handling? and the power?? OMG Doc's
got a shiny new set of balls, and they are big ones!!! YAAAAAHOOOO!
<G>
Bill G.
> Be...@anywhere.invalid wrote:
>> Traci wrote:
<big ol snip>
> Did I tell you how good the hack was handling? and the power?? OMG Doc's
> got a shiny new set of balls, and they are big ones!!! YAAAAAHOOOO!
Traci, is the hack handling properly or do we need more adjustments? Is the
30mph wobble gone? Did ya try some 50+mph riding?
Traci
> "Traci" <side-ca...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:F%mee.4218$7F4...@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net...
>
>>Be...@anywhere.invalid wrote:
>>
>>>Traci wrote:
>
>
> <big ol snip>
>
>>Did I tell you how good the hack was handling? and the power?? OMG Doc's
>>got a shiny new set of balls, and they are big ones!!! YAAAAAHOOOO!
>
>
> Traci, is the hack handling properly or do we need more adjustments?
I think you guys got that pretty dead on!
I need to throw some weight in the hack and take it out on some curves
to check that, hop on the Northway and get 'im up to around 80 and see
how that feels, and try some heavy braking over in the Commons parking
lot too. But, around here, it felt great!
> Is the
> 30mph wobble gone?
Sure was! And I tried hard to find it. Twasn't there.
> Did ya try some 50+mph riding?
60-70 even. <g>
Be...@anywhere.invalid
>
> "Traci" <side-ca...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:F%mee.4218$7F4...@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net...
> > Be...@anywhere.invalid wrote:
> >> Traci wrote:
>
> <big ol snip>
>
> > Did I tell you how good the hack was handling? and the power?? OMG Doc's
> > got a shiny new set of balls, and they are big ones!!! YAAAAAHOOOO!
>
> Traci, is the hack handling properly or do we need more adjustments? Is the
> 30mph wobble gone? Did ya try some 50+mph riding?
What he said???
Be...@anywhere.invalid
>
>
> That's just bizarre. Have y'all found an answer yet?
Yesterday, they said they pretty well had it nailed. Maybe pick up the bike today or Friday. We'll see... <sigh>
>
> > I talked to the service writer on Friday morning and he said "We
> > think we found the problem, just got to test ride it to make sure". I
> > called at 4 PM and he said "That didn't fix it". I asked him what he
> > did and he said that they "LOGICALLY replaced the ignition module". I
> > reminded him that I told him, that I had ALREADY replaced the
> > ignition module and the coil.
>
> Damn kids. They just never listen, do they?
> ;)
>
> > I told them I brought the bike to THEM because they were Supposed to
> > be better at troubleshooting than I was, and had test equipment that
> > I didn't! <g>
> >
> > Gonna call them later today, if they don't call me first. (The
> > service guys don't work on the weekends).
>
> Of course not. They're out riding!
> Any update?
See above. /;^)
>
> >>>>> ========================= big snip ===================
> >
> >
> >
> >> Mine might be taking a trip to the shop this week. Looks like I
> >> might have a clutch problem.
> >
> >
> > In what way? You did get the new cable, correct? Adjustment
> > procedure?
>
> New cable adjusted by the book! Hell, I go through about 2 cables a
> year. I could do that part with ma eyes closed.
> I did keep them open tho. ;)
>
> > After sitting all winter it probably just needs a few
> > *love taps* with a BFH! <g>
>
> I was discouraged from doing so, tho it was next on my list! <g>
> Looks to be a trashed throw out bearing. Heading down to Jim's this AM
> for parts, should be all set by Sat.
> found my old notes too. I replaced all that back in '03. Doesn't make me
> quite so mad knowing I got 2 seasons out of it. :-/
Only two seasons??? Damn!
> NO we are _not_ dropping the hack to do this!!!
Heh,heh! Certainly glad of that. Although now that we know what parts to NOT loosen up, removing and replacing the hack would not be a very big deal.
>
> > Where did you get the shifter from?
>
> I got mine back on. That project was postponed til a later date.
Yeah, I know. What I meant was, where did you get that shifter from originally?
(The shifter that is on Doc now.) Was it ordered from somewhere or was it custom built and then chromed??
>
> > I still want to do a few tweaks
> > on the angles with mr. fire_wrench. (Long as you don't mind a painted
> > shifter, that is...) /;^)
>
> I think it'll get me through another season. I'm really kinda afraid to
> screw with this one, after having it already break off in my hand once,
> already. It'll do for now.
Heh,heh! I have welding equipment here, and I know how to weld. <g>
When I do chrome application, it looks like flat black paint though. <g>
>
> > There is only this coming weekend to get Doc and Jeff's bike
> > straightened out...
>
> Get Jeff's bike running! I got this covered.
OK!
>
> > I'm thinking another trip to Malta...
>
> Hold that thought! If these new parts don't work, you'll hear me scream
> all the way out there! <g>
>
> Did I tell you how good the hack was handling? and the power?? OMG Doc's
> got a shiny new set of balls, and they are big ones!!! YAAAAAHOOOO!
> <G>
You just did! And I read Bill_G's msg and your response too. Super! Glad that part worked out.
Be...@anywhere.invalid
>
> Bill G. wrote:
> > "Traci" <side-ca...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> > news:F%mee.4218$7F4...@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net...
> >
> >>Be...@anywhere.invalid wrote:
> >>
> >>>Traci wrote:
> >
> >
> > <big ol snip>
> >
> >>Did I tell you how good the hack was handling? and the power?? OMG Doc's
> >>got a shiny new set of balls, and they are big ones!!! YAAAAAHOOOO!
> >
> >
> > Traci, is the hack handling properly or do we need more adjustments?
>
> I think you guys got that pretty dead on!
> I need to throw some weight in the hack and take it out on some curves
> to check that, hop on the Northway and get 'im up to around 80 and see
> how that feels, and try some heavy braking over in the Commons parking
> lot too. But, around here, it felt great!
>
> > Is the
> > 30mph wobble gone?
>
> Sure was! And I tried hard to find it. Twasn't there.
>
> > Did ya try some 50+mph riding?
>
> 60-70 even. <g>
Super!
(Brakes on the hack before MAMMARY???)
Curly Hoodlum© #15
> Bill G. wrote:
>> "Traci" <side-ca...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>> news:F%mee.4218$7F4...@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net...
>>
>>>Be...@anywhere.invalid wrote:
>>>
>>>>Traci wrote:
>>
>>
>> <big ol snip>
>>
>>>Did I tell you how good the hack was handling? and the power?? OMG Doc's
>>>got a shiny new set of balls, and they are big ones!!! YAAAAAHOOOO!
>>
>>
>> Traci, is the hack handling properly or do we need more adjustments?
>
> I think you guys got that pretty dead on!
> I need to throw some weight in the hack and take it out on some curves
> to check that, hop on the Northway and get 'im up to around 80 and see
> how that feels, and try some heavy braking over in the Commons parking
> lot too. But, around here, it felt great!
>
>> Is the
>> 30mph wobble gone?
>
> Sure was! And I tried hard to find it. Twasn't there.
>
>> Did ya try some 50+mph riding?
>
> 60-70 even. <g>
*THAT* is great to hear.
--
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BS#(ride report pending)
100% Pure Evil With The Look And Feel Of Wholesome Goodness
Traci
> Traci wrote:
>
>>
>> That's just bizarre. Have y'all found an answer yet?
>
>
> Yesterday, they said they pretty well had it nailed. Maybe pick up
> the bike today or Friday. We'll see... <sigh>
I'm real curious to see what they say the problem was.
Maybe old iron ain't so bad. ;)
<bigger snip>
>> I was discouraged from doing so, tho it was next on my list! <g>
>> Looks to be a trashed throw out bearing. Heading down to Jim's this
>> AM for parts, should be all set by Sat. found my old notes too. I
>> replaced all that back in '03. Doesn't make me quite so mad knowing
>> I got 2 seasons out of it. :-/
>
>
> Only two seasons??? Damn!
Nice, huh?
Let's just say I _bought_ new parts in '03. After I "regained
possession" of my bike we found some used parts in place of the new ones
I bought. And that's the short version.
No telling if the new parts made it on the bike or not.
At this point I believe I have re-replaced all the stuff I bought in '03.
>> NO we are _not_ dropping the hack to do this!!!
>
>
> Heh,heh! Certainly glad of that. Although now that we know what parts
> to NOT loosen up, removing and replacing the hack would not be a very
> big deal.
True, but Sr. Manual Laborer doesn't want to touch it. I'm good wit dat.
>>> Where did you get the shifter from?
>>
>> I got mine back on. That project was postponed til a later date.
>
>
> Yeah, I know. What I meant was, where did you get that shifter from
> originally? (The shifter that is on Doc now.) Was it ordered from
> somewhere or was it custom built and then chromed??
D'oh! Sorry about that.
It's a V-Twin part (that he had in stock)with my clutch lever on it.
>>> I still want to do a few tweaks on the angles with mr.
>>> fire_wrench. (Long as you don't mind a painted shifter, that
>>> is...) /;^)
>>
>> I think it'll get me through another season. I'm really kinda
>> afraid to screw with this one, after having it already break off in
>> my hand once. It'll do for now.
>
>
> Heh,heh! I have welding equipment here, and I know how to weld. <g>
OH sure! why didn't you bring all that out the first trip??
heh
> When I do chrome application, it looks like flat black paint though.
> <g>
As long as you don't paint it green, and it doesn't need to be polished.
<snip>
>> Did I tell you how good the hack was handling? and the power?? OMG
>> Doc's got a shiny new set of balls, and they are big ones!!!
>> YAAAAAHOOOO! <G>
>
>
> You just did! And I read Bill_G's msg and your response too. Super!
> Glad that part worked out.
I'm glad all those parts worked out, but I didn't doubt yer work!
Traci
<snip>
> (Brakes on the hack before MAMMARY???)
sounds like it might be a plan, tho I can't make MAMMARY this year.
Traci
> On Thu, 05 May 2005 13:16:57 +0000, Traci wrote:
>
>
>>Bill G. wrote:
>>
>>>"Traci" <side-ca...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>>>news:F%mee.4218$7F4...@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Be...@anywhere.invalid wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Traci wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>><big ol snip>
>>>
>>>>Did I tell you how good the hack was handling? and the power?? OMG Doc's
>>>>got a shiny new set of balls, and they are big ones!!! YAAAAAHOOOO!
>>>
>>>
>>>Traci, is the hack handling properly or do we need more adjustments?
>>
>>I think you guys got that pretty dead on!
>>I need to throw some weight in the hack and take it out on some curves
>>to check that, hop on the Northway and get 'im up to around 80 and see
>>how that feels, and try some heavy braking over in the Commons parking
>>lot too. But, around here, it felt great!
>>
>>
>>>Is the
>>>30mph wobble gone?
>>
>>Sure was! And I tried hard to find it. Twasn't there.
>>
>>
>>>Did ya try some 50+mph riding?
>>
>>60-70 even. <g>
>
>
> *THAT* is great to hear.
No doubt! I might even be able to keep up this year!
Be...@anywhere.invalid
>
> Be...@anywhere.invalid wrote:
> > Traci wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> That's just bizarre. Have y'all found an answer yet?
> >
> >
> > Yesterday, they said they pretty well had it nailed. Maybe pick up
> > the bike today or Friday. We'll see... <sigh>
>
> I'm real curious to see what they say the problem was.
> Maybe old iron ain't so bad. ;)
Old Iron is my preference to work on.
New stuff is such a pleasure to ride... when it's working OK! <g>
WELL, Now, today, at 3:20 pm..... they are saying.......
We are awaiting a call back from Harley Davidson... they're stumped!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Probably gonna be on *my* dime too.
Bigger Grrrrrrrrrr!
>
> <bigger snip>
>
> >> I was discouraged from doing so, tho it was next on my list! <g>
> >> Looks to be a trashed throw out bearing. Heading down to Jim's this
> >> AM for parts, should be all set by Sat. found my old notes too. I
> >> replaced all that back in '03. Doesn't make me quite so mad knowing
> >> I got 2 seasons out of it. :-/
> >
> >
> > Only two seasons??? Damn!
>
> Nice, huh?
> Let's just say I _bought_ new parts in '03. After I "regained
> possession" of my bike we found some used parts in place of the new ones
> I bought. And that's the short version.
> No telling if the new parts made it on the bike or not.
> At this point I believe I have re-replaced all the stuff I bought in '03.
Bigger Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Where the fucks Guido when you need him. <sfsf>
>
> >> NO we are _not_ dropping the hack to do this!!!
> >
> >
> > Heh,heh! Certainly glad of that. Although now that we know what parts
> > to NOT loosen up, removing and replacing the hack would not be a very
> > big deal.
>
> True, but Sr. Manual Laborer doesn't want to touch it. I'm good wit dat.
>
> >>> Where did you get the shifter from?
> >>
> >> I got mine back on. That project was postponed til a later date.
> >
> >
> > Yeah, I know. What I meant was, where did you get that shifter from
> > originally? (The shifter that is on Doc now.) Was it ordered from
> > somewhere or was it custom built and then chromed??
>
> D'oh! Sorry about that.
> It's a V-Twin part (that he had in stock)with my clutch lever on it.
That's what I was hoping you would say. Wonder if it is still available.
Do you know the part number by any chance? I have a V-Twin catalog
>
> >>> I still want to do a few tweaks on the angles with mr.
> >>> fire_wrench. (Long as you don't mind a painted shifter, that
> >>> is...) /;^)
> >>
> >> I think it'll get me through another season. I'm really kinda
> >> afraid to screw with this one, after having it already break off in
> >> my hand once. It'll do for now.
> >
> >
> > Heh,heh! I have welding equipment here, and I know how to weld. <g>
>
> OH sure! why didn't you bring all that out the first trip??
> heh
Heh,heh! Rrrrrriiiiiiiiiggggggghhhhhhhhhttt!
>
> > When I do chrome application, it looks like flat black paint though.
> > <g>
>
> As long as you don't paint it green, and it doesn't need to be polished.
Got that covered. <g>
roach
"Traci" <side-ca...@earthlink.net> wrote
> > Traci, is the hack handling properly or do we need more adjustments?
>
> I think you guys got that pretty dead on!
> I need to throw some weight in the hack and take it out on some curves
> to check that,
Sounds like fun. Want some real weight in that thing? I'll volunteer.
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roach
<Be...@anywhere.invalid> wrote in message
news:427A919A...@ix.netcom.com...
> Traci wrote:
> >
> > Be...@anywhere.invalid wrote:
> > > Traci wrote:
> > >
> > >>
> > >> That's just bizarre. Have y'all found an answer yet?
> > >
> > >
> > > Yesterday, they said they pretty well had it nailed. Maybe pick up
> > > the bike today or Friday. We'll see... <sigh>
> >
> > I'm real curious to see what they say the problem was.
> > Maybe old iron ain't so bad. ;)
>
> Old Iron is my preference to work on.
> New stuff is such a pleasure to ride... when it's working OK! <g>
>
> WELL, Now, today, at 3:20 pm..... they are saying.......
>
> We are awaiting a call back from Harley Davidson... they're stumped!
>
>
> Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Unplug the speedo wire and see if it still does it.
Be...@anywhere.invalid
>
> <Be...@anywhere.invalid> wrote in message
> >
> > WELL, Now, today, at 3:20 pm..... they are saying.......
> >
> > We are awaiting a call back from Harley Davidson... they're stumped!
> >
> >
> > Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
>
> Unplug the speedo wire and see if it still does it.
Thanks, I'll pass that along.
Traci
> Traci wrote:
>
>>Be...@anywhere.invalid wrote:
>>
>>>Traci wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>That's just bizarre. Have y'all found an answer yet?
>>>
>>>
>>>Yesterday, they said they pretty well had it nailed. Maybe pick up
>>>the bike today or Friday. We'll see... <sigh>
>>
>>I'm real curious to see what they say the problem was.
>>Maybe old iron ain't so bad. ;)
>
>
> Old Iron is my preference to work on.
Good thing for me, huh? ;)
> New stuff is such a pleasure to ride... when it's working OK! <g>
>
> WELL, Now, today, at 3:20 pm..... they are saying.......
>
> We are awaiting a call back from Harley Davidson... they're stumped!
OH for the love of pete! It's not like it's rocket science!
> Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
>
> Probably gonna be on *my* dime too.
>
> Bigger Grrrrrrrrrr!
No doubt! Jeff's got to be steaming, as well as Dad!
>><bigger snip>
>>
>>>>I was discouraged from doing so, tho it was next on my list! <g>
>>>>Looks to be a trashed throw out bearing. Heading down to Jim's this
>>>>AM for parts, should be all set by Sat. found my old notes too. I
>>>>replaced all that back in '03. Doesn't make me quite so mad knowing
>>>>I got 2 seasons out of it. :-/
>>>
>>>
>>>Only two seasons??? Damn!
>>
>>Nice, huh?
>>Let's just say I _bought_ new parts in '03. After I "regained
>>possession" of my bike we found some used parts in place of the new ones
>>I bought. And that's the short version.
>>No telling if the new parts made it on the bike or not.
>>At this point I believe I have re-replaced all the stuff I bought in '03.
>
>
> Bigger Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
>
> Where the fucks Guido when you need him. <sfsf>
It pay to have lots of brothers, thats for sure!
<snip>
>>>>>Where did you get the shifter from?
>>>>
>>>>I got mine back on. That project was postponed til a later date.
>>>
>>>
>>>Yeah, I know. What I meant was, where did you get that shifter from
>>>originally? (The shifter that is on Doc now.) Was it ordered from
>>>somewhere or was it custom built and then chromed??
>>
>>D'oh! Sorry about that.
>>It's a V-Twin part (that he had in stock)with my clutch lever on it.
>
>
> That's what I was hoping you would say. Wonder if it is still available.
> Do you know the part number by any chance? I have a V-Twin catalog
I know what it is, I'm not telling, and don't you dare!
They are expensive!!
>>>>>I still want to do a few tweaks on the angles with mr.
>>>>>fire_wrench. (Long as you don't mind a painted shifter, that
>>>>>is...) /;^)
>>>>
>>>>I think it'll get me through another season. I'm really kinda
>>>>afraid to screw with this one, after having it already break off in
>>>>my hand once. It'll do for now.
>>>
>>>
>>>Heh,heh! I have welding equipment here, and I know how to weld. <g>
>>
>>OH sure! why didn't you bring all that out the first trip??
>>heh
>
>
> Heh,heh! Rrrrrriiiiiiiiiggggggghhhhhhhhhttt!
I showed my folks the pics of all the stuff we had in the garage. Dad
didn't know the garage was _that_ big! lol
Traci
As opposed to "poser" weight? <g>
C'mon up! You looked sooo cute in there.
Be...@anywhere.invalid
>
> Be...@anywhere.invalid wrote:
> > Traci wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>>Traci wrote:
> >>>
============== snip ==============
>
> No doubt! Jeff's got to be steaming, as well as Dad!
For sure!
I didn't call them yesterday, and they didn't call me. I'm thinking it's about time for an eye-to-eye conversation on Monday, and VERMOUTH is that coming weekend. <sigh>
>
> <snip>
> >>>>>Where did you get the shifter from?
> >>>>
> >>>>I got mine back on. That project was postponed til a later date.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Yeah, I know. What I meant was, where did you get that shifter from
> >>>originally? (The shifter that is on Doc now.) Was it ordered from
> >>>somewhere or was it custom built and then chromed??
> I know what it is, I'm not telling, and don't you dare!
> They are expensive!!
Heh,heh! It would have been a case of... "Ahhhhh Shit!", IF the bending process went awry. <g> Now that I know they are available, I have less trepidation about bending the one on Doc. (See how it works?)
============== snip ===============
> I showed my folks the pics of all the stuff we had in the garage. Dad
> didn't know the garage was _that_ big! lol
I don't have much room in my garage left.... barely enough room to do work on a bike. There is a *bunch* of stuff I should throw away... BUTT, as soon as I did, I would _need_ that piece of stuff! <g>
Traci
> Traci wrote:
<snip>
>>>>>>> Where did you get the shifter from?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I got mine back on. That project was postponed til a later
>>>>>> date.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Yeah, I know. What I meant was, where did you get that
>>>>> shifter from originally? (The shifter that is on Doc now.)
>>>>> Was it ordered from somewhere or was it custom built and then
>>>>> chromed??
>
>
>
>> I know what it is, I'm not telling, and don't you dare! They are
>> expensive!!
>
>
> Heh,heh! It would have been a case of... "Ahhhhh Shit!", IF the
> bending process went awry. <g> Now that I know they are available, I
> have less trepidation about bending the one on Doc. (See how it
> works?)
I should be taking notes. This is called "planning ahead", isn't it?
<g>
> ============== snip ===============
>
>
>> I showed my folks the pics of all the stuff we had in the garage.
>> Dad didn't know the garage was _that_ big! lol
>
>
> I don't have much room in my garage left.... barely enough room to do
> work on a bike. There is a *bunch* of stuff I should throw away...
> BUTT, as soon as I did, I would _need_ that piece of stuff! <g>
Murphy's Law!
--
Traci aka sybil '81 FLHC w/sc
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