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    Hey, heated the sleeves with a soldering gun;...

    Hey, heated the sleeves with a soldering gun; then replaced a screw but not all the way in; and then beat on the screw until the whole sleeve slid a bit. Took the screw out and punched the sleeve the...
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    Yes, perhaps it is a matter of getting the sleeve...

    Yes, perhaps it is a matter of getting the sleeve out of the riser. A post mentioned the two dissimular metals may be corroded together.
    Thanks
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    Can't remove the cover that the risers go...

    Can't remove the cover that the risers go through. All risers have a sleeve in them that won't move, and they won't separate from the cover which has to lift through the risers.
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    RT 2014 222000kms.

    Often times my RT Limited cranks very slowly. When that happens, I release the starter button and immediately press it again. The second try always cranks with authority just like it is now getting...
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    FS: Yes, I did try that too. Thanks

    Yes, I did try that too. Thanks
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    FS: Do you still have these headlight assemblies? My...

    Do you still have these headlight assemblies? My left hand shutter assembly doesn't work on my machine. The whole unit is part number 710003098 for the left hand light assembly.I wouldn't need the...
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    Replaced the transistor -Now the fuse stays good...

    Replaced the transistor -Now the fuse stays good but no shutter action on that headlight. Swapped the little circuit board between the left and right headlight and the snag stays on the same side....
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    I replaced headlights to LED but after one day...

    I replaced headlights to LED but after one day the HI Beam 20 amp fuse was blown. Found the left headlight shutter not working. Found a shorted transistor on the little circuit board in the headlight...
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    trip to NFLD

    I will be on a charity ride this summer going from Victoria, BC to Gander Nfld. We leave Victoria 30 July and get into Gander ~26Aug. Any body is welcome. Lodgings at military bases and most food...
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    409 KM

    Last summer , when going from Calgary thru Saskatoon, One tank took me 409 km in 4 hours and 10 minutes. I got better mileage after a few thousand miles on the engine.That was 2 lane roads and 10%...
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    55

    First video I ever saw 1984
  12. Thread: Need help!

    by rbob
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    rear brake pads

    Yes, any calliper that is also used for the emergency brake, like the spider, requires the piston to rotate as it is pushed back. My C clamp with a moveable head to push the piston back simply...
  13. Thread: Front Brakes

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    front brakes

    Go ahead as stated before. Just don't let the service manual procedures scare you. They would have you hook up the buds computer system and bleed the brakes in a complicated maneuver involving...
  14. Thread: 29K service

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    35K service

    On my 2014 RT Limited, I went with 5K service, then 20k service, then 35k service.Sales pitch at purchase was 15k intervals so after the initial 5k service, I just did the math. The dealer said I...
  15. xenon depot.

    I ordered a kit of Led headlights for my 2014 RT Limited. The price was $105.00 or so with a discount. I am in Canada. The lights were shipped from Canada.I was surprised at the bill because I...
  16. Thread: Eco mode or not?

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    eco mode

    Ran lotsa scenarios. In normal use around town my fuel mileage was 4% less in Eco than out of Eco.
    On an extended trip on the interstates from Maine to Seattle, I drove multi tanks of fuel in Eco...
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    Rev it up

    Most vehicle drivers in North America are used to lugging their big bore engines in the hopes of saving fuel. I had an uncle in the 60's who went through engines in his Volkswagon bug because he...
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    brake pads

    Picked up the front pads-took a front brake assembly off and discovered that I still have just a bit less than half of the pad thickness left.
    So I put it back together and intend to change them out...
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    brake pads

    OMG Checked the fluids the other day--added a little water ,oil at the top, but the brake reservoirs were down so I had a peek at the brakes and from the outside they look like the pads are mighty...
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    I am on my second OEM tire on my 2014 Limited....

    I am on my second OEM tire on my 2014 Limited. The original tire was changed at 14,000 kms on a trip and I don't know what compound the replacement tire is, but I am just now looking for a car tire...
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    Don't forget the brakes!!

    After your 40 minute try out, I hope you are used to the only one pedal for the brake. If you get into a panic stop, that right hand grabing for a lever feels pretty empty.Once you are used to only...
  22. Amp

    Don't forget that you can go to the audio menu and boost up the bass. It makes a big difference.
  23. Thread: Trailer Issues

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    trailer wiring

    I too have my own trailer with a four pin plug.
    My 2014 RT Limited uses four wires for :1- left signal
    2- right signal
    ...
  24. Thread: Had to share

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    good idea

    [QUOTE=xBobbyx;976696]So I was scrolling thru Instagram and came across this pic. Had to share.
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    cruise

    Or if he has the GPS and you don't, then just set the cruise at an average speed and let yourself fall back or gain on him automatically until he gets the hint and maintains a constant speed.
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    auto module

    Same here. I bought the cheapest convertor module from the local auto parts store and spliced the inputs to the l turn, r turn,brake,tail lights and the ground onto the braided ground strap located...
  27. trailer wiring

    Yes, I tapped into the existing wiring to a power module I bought at an automotive store. My next step is to try it out on my utility trailer.It will likely be only used in parades as a float for...
  28. I am attempting to build a cable to hook up the...

    I am attempting to build a cable to hook up the lights for my own trailer. I am trying to get from the RT Limited to the end of my trailer hitch on the bike. I was looking for an empty plug under the...
  29. clock

    I see my clock is an hour and a quarter fast after a year. I might as well wait till the time change now to look up the procedure for adjusting. The GPS still gives me the right time
  30. Thread: Tool Kit

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    tools

    Went on a 18,000 km trip last summer and all I used was the tool pouch to help fix the Harley's with me.
    Bob
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