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  1. I've done numerous Iron Butt challenges with 850...

    I've done numerous Iron Butt challenges with 850 Suzuki and GL 1500.
    I have tried them all.
    Airhawk ! Blow it up with your lungs. Very little air required. Experiment with air amount. Just...
  2. Thread: Fuel Door DIY

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    If the raising of the seat is something that is...

    If the raising of the seat is something that is to be avoided due to passenger or gear, I can understand wanting a fuel door.
    but if they came with one from the factory you can be sure that there...
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    What is the situation like when you need to...

    What is the situation like when you need to remove a tire that has Ride-on in it?
    Does it create an ugly mess for the tire tech?
    Does it screw up TPM's?
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    On the GL 1500 in my Iron Butt Challenge days I...

    On the GL 1500 in my Iron Butt Challenge days I used an insulated 1 gallon water jug that I converted to a drinking device. Strapped it into the passenger seat. I did use an angled bite valve. ...
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    Thanks guys. 12tree

    Thanks guys.
    12tree
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    Clear Coat on RT? Any Touch-Up available?

    I am wondering if anyone here knows if there is a clear coat in a rattle can that would be compatable with that which is used on my 2010 black RT.
    My story: I got a scratch on top of my front...
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    I have never heard any thing that I would...

    I have never heard any thing that I would describe as a whine. Other than on this forum, that is! When riding all I hear is caused by the loose nut on the end of the handlebars.
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    Google SAE panel mount plug. I mounted one in my...

    Google SAE panel mount plug. I mounted one in my left saddlebag. This is the plug that comes on better battery chargers. I ran mine directly from the battery with an inline fuse close to the...
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    I remember putting a pine 2x6 on my office chair...

    I remember putting a pine 2x6 on my office chair to toughen up my butt, weeks before a trip, when I toured on my Norton. Over the years I tried many different things. Always been fond of the...
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    Lots of good stuff available for painted and...

    Lots of good stuff available for painted and plastic, but for the windscreen there is nothing better than Plexus. I even use it on my glasses (plastic lenses).
    12tree
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    Thanks. that is the info I needed. 12tree

    Thanks. that is the info I needed.
    12tree
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    Anyone tried Show Chrome air deflectors?

    Does anyone have experience with the Show Chrome over mirror and under mirror air deflector adjustable extensions ?
    Sling Mods has them.
    Thanks in advance
    12tree
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    The bead material on modern tires will not...

    The bead material on modern tires will not survive being unmounted and remounted.
  14. Thread: Super Visor

    by 12tree
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    One more comment and then I will let it rest. ...

    One more comment and then I will let it rest. Putting black tape on your face shield is not anything like using a Super Visor. I've done that too. It is not even close. When you put tape on your...
  15. Thread: Super Visor

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    It mounts to the face shield. I have had mine on...

    It mounts to the face shield. I have had mine on a HJC IS Max modular. Before gluing in place, tape it on and ride toward a setting sun. Adjust as needed as the sun gets lower.
    When satisfied,...
  16. Thread: Super Visor

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    Super Visor

    I have been riding for over 50 years. I would not ride without a Super Visor on my helmet.
    I have no connection with this company.
    12tree
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    Copper Spyder, I really appreciate the info. I...

    Copper Spyder,
    I really appreciate the info. I seriously had no intentions of messin with the master cylinder. I was planning to mount my slave cylinder to the backside of the aluminum casting. ...
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    Thanks to all. GWolf, I do have jack stands. ...

    Thanks to all.
    GWolf, I do have jack stands.

    CopperSpyder, I have already removed the pushrod that goes from the brake pedal and sticks into the master cylinder boot. Does this mean that the...
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    Thanks to all. GWolf, I have jack stands. C

    Thanks to all.
    GWolf, I have jack stands.
    C
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    Big cast aluminum thing

    I am building a hydraulic hand brake assist for my 2010 RT. The master cylinder is mounted and turned out to be a bit of work but a very neat installation. I can provide pics and info if anyone is...
  21. Thread: Salty Roads

    by 12tree
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    The old rule of thumb here in Wisconsin, where...

    The old rule of thumb here in Wisconsin, where there are 2 seasons, road construction and salt, one would not ride a motorcycle on the road until after the first serious rainstorm.
    I always cringe...
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    Back in the day when I did my touring on a...

    Back in the day when I did my touring on a Norton, my favorite tool roll was the bottom half of the leg of a pair of blue jeans with one end sewn shut. It's better to kneel on than gravel or...
  23. Thread: Aux Gas Tank

    by 12tree
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    Yes and yes.

    Yes and yes.
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    Fight nice boys.

    Fight nice boys.
  25. Thread: Under seat

    by 12tree
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    Thanks all. That is the info that I needed.

    Thanks all.
    That is the info that I needed.
  26. Thread: Aux Gas Tank

    by 12tree
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    This is what I did on my GL1500 when I was doing...

    This is what I did on my GL1500 when I was doing Iron Butt challenges.
    1 - 3 gallon aluminum tank in each saddlebag.
    A fuel pump normally used in aircraft.
    Some electrical switches.
    Brass Tees....
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    I know of one situation where a guy was giving...

    I know of one situation where a guy was giving rides to kids on his motorcycle on a dead end road. A neighbor called the cops. He was charged and convicted of child abuse and will forever be listed...
  28. Thread: Under seat

    by 12tree
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    Under seat

    Is there an intended use for the 2 tray areas under the seat ?
    What are these 2 clips for ?
  29. Thread: Under seat

    by 12tree
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    Under seat

    Is there an intended use for the 2 tray areas under the seat ?
    What are these 2 clips for ?
    Sorry, pic is upside down.
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    Airplane, Lesley Nielson ??

    Airplane, Lesley Nielson ??
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