mello dude

I have seen them advertised, but what are they?

http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/bleeder.cfm

They are one way check valves that replace the stockers. They make bleeding way easier.

MD

Um, Speed Bleeders FTW

Ditto on Speed Bleeders.

MD

Michael just brought home an 03 Honda Shadow Spirit. Eventually it will be solely MY bike. For now, it's ours. I am taking the class in April and I'm hoping to ride every chance I get. My problem is that we have a 4 year old so I can't ride everytime I want to. I eventually want to put him on my bike. Fully geared and safe, of course, but my problem is....we can't seem to find what the laws are for children on motorcycles. Does anyone have any websites or know the rule of thumb for putting your children on your bike?? I want to get out there and ride all the time, but I can't as a stay at home Mom. I'd like to learn what the rules are and where to find child sized gear etc. so I can get out there more often. Any help you have would be great!!

Thanks!

---Sara

I dont think putting a 4 year old on a motorcycle is a good idea. I would wait till he's 11 or 12. You are a begining rider and have much to learn on riding. Also I think legally you have to have a year of experience to ride a passenger.

MD

Them 4th gen viffers are sweet. I had one awhile.

Congrats.

MD

Gloves - deep discount too?

MD

That whole area is pretty fun. Its kinda my default ride when I cant decide where I want to go.

MD

I'd like to watch a dealer adjust V-Tech valves for $240. If they do it for that.. I'll eat my hat... and it's a big fucking hat.

I'd agree with that, -- sounds like a bait and switch. -- "Sure we can do it for $240.." Yeah -when you get the bill its $ 1240.00

I have a 2000 Honda VFR800 (V4) with a little over 20k on it. I think it needs a valve adjustment. It's vibrating more than it used to.

Anyone got an idea of what this should cost? I called a couple local dealers, and the prices varied from $240 to $450. Honda Powersports of troy was the highest, (but seemed the most knowledgable) and Southside was the cheapest, but was the most vague.

Hey dude - dont take your stuff to Southside.. I wouldnt let them tighten an air valve cap on a wheel! A legit valve check adjust should start at about $450, there's lots of labor involved.

- You might jump over to VFRD for more questions. (It might be you need a starter valve sync)

Good luck

md

Got 8000 miles out of my rear qualifier and 8700 out of my front qualifier. That's with the rear on the cord.

Jeez -did you lean it and twist the loud handle at the same time?

---Ok - I'm being an asshat. I got 3600 on the rear and 5100 on the front from the Q's I had. I like 'em and will get the Q2's next time too.

MD

Harddrive is dying. Backup data ASAP. The sound is the heads hitting the platter. Bet it sounds like a nickel when dropped onto a table?

yeah - sounds something like that...... fooook!

My Dell PC is about 3 years old with XP on it. Its starting to make a dull repetitive metalic sound once in a while - seems in sink while a hard drive spinning.

Is the HD going out and what do I do to clone what I have to a new HD settup? I can easily take out old and put in new, but I dont want to lose my programs/data/settup

- Yeah, I'm PC tech challenged.

Thanks in advance for any advice/help.

Dont we wish! LOL!

md

I heard these guys were decent --located in c'bus

http://www.bikes2nv.com/

I had a 4th gen for 7 years, - totally sweet ride. I have owned vfr's concurrently for 11 years now. We should hook up sometime.

md

M'be one of these would work for you?

http://www.exoticsportbike.com/t595_daytona_(97-02).htm

Or look at VFR stuff too

MD

I'm running Hyperpro's in the forks and also with the Penske rear. Working out pretty good. A spring upgrade is a good first step in upgrade in suspension. - Might as well add that I've gone way over and above that with Traxxion Dynamics valving on the front too.

MD

ok here is the deal i am buying a truck in indiana today, i am taking my mother in laws plates and going to pick it up . what the hell do i have to do to get this think legal anyone know . do i have to goto bmv in indiana and do title work and then have it transfered when i get here or do i just risk it and drive back on these plates and let ohio take car of it . never bought a out of state vehicle before anyone know what the protocol is ?

I bought my bike in Indiana. So I risked it and took an ohio plate to get it home. - You have to take the title to a notory at a dealer to apply for an ohio title--- I dont remember exactly but the dealer notory knew what to do. Just ask. Then go to the title place and transfer over, and get plates.

It went smooth no problem.

MD

Yeah no joke man. It's bad. And I don't think Dayton is going to be getting that 50 degree riding weather this time by the first week of march. I'm going nuts!

Ditto to that dude!

MD

Welcome to the world of sport touring!

I would look at a Honda VFR 800. I have seen those modified nicely into sport tourers. Check out http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php? for more info about VFRs.

IMO 600 - 700 cc bikes don't make the best sport touring bikes. Doesn't mean it can't be done, but a larger cc bike may treat you better on a longer trip.

Ditto on the VFR800 - would be a better bike for the long haul but still have the chops for the twistys. Better bike, less bucks. Any 4th gen - '94 - '97, 5th gen - '98 - '01, or 6th gen - '02 to '09, would be a fine ride for what you want. Of course I'm a bit biased ..(mines a '98, much modded.)

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/1574029156.html

MD

I dont think so, they do when you get set up but dont think they replace it.

Anyone else have AT&T / SBC Yahoo and know for sure?

The motorola modem supplied by ATT is a cheap piece of crap and is good for about a year. When it starts to go you get iffy connection to the net.

ATT replaced mine free. The hassle is that you have to go thru the entire service phone numbers starting with the number in India and enventually someone will get you to the local service guy who will come out and check your modem and verify its junk.

Good luck dude,

MD

Where in Dayton are they located?

MD

My ex girlfriend talked in her sleep. At first it weirded me a bit, but I learned to play with it. No matter how random what she said was, I'd top it in answer. Worked into the dream/conversation several times.

My new one just grunts. Not as fun....

My ex did simular - mostly would act out her dreams. Her most re occuring one was she would be swimming in the pool. I would look over and she would be sleeping soundly and flapping her legs and arms. I'd wake her up and then she would be back asleep in a hour and swimming again. Ugh!

Another tendency is she would have dreams of being attacked or shot. I would be dead to the world, totally out, and suddenly she would sit up and start screaming at the top of her lungs but still sleeping. It would scare the shit outta me.

We eventually broke up and she went and married another guy. One things for damn sure, that guy is not getting any sleep!

MD

Corbins are "da bomb" for longer distance riding - I have had 4 of them now and no complaints.

MD

Suh weet!

MD

Sweet thread

MD