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Yeah, destroyed it pushing the front flange out from the back side. It probably needed a repack anyway, it's 12 - 14 years old. At least now I know why it was starting to sound ratty! I've already contacted Dale Walker at Holeshot for new packing and repair parts. For now I'm planning to put it back together w/o packing and with aluminum rivets until the right stuff gets here. I picked up a 1-3/4" exhaust pipe coupling at AutoZone at lunch today to make a sleeve for the broken core.

And here's what I found inside after about an hour of careful disassembly followed by 2 minutes with a 3lb deadblow!

When I came into the garage after mowing the lawn yesterday the sun was just right to see into my tailpipe. NO! not THAT tailpipe - the one where the sun DOES shine. Anyway, you don't have to be a motorcycle proctologist to see there's something wrong in there.

I have 2 left from a pack of copper crush washers I got at Jeg's. Earl's is the brand and they're 10 x 15 x 1.5. PM me your address and I'll put them in the mail Monday if you want them.

Dropped 7.44 lbs.

What Mobil1 oil is best? https://apfco.com/secure/R8235W/

I'm sure you all can't wait to hear my next nerd joke, so... Did you hear about the physicist who took his mathematician friend to a lecture about 11 dimensional space? After the talk, the physicist says, "I'm having a really difficult time visualizing how space would look in 11 dimensions. How about you?" Tha mathematician says, "No problem for me. I just visualize "N" dimensions, then let "N" equal 11."

I stopped in to try these and purchased the RS-200-X's in red/black. I rode home in them and was impressed at how supple the goatskin palms are. On the 1st ride they felt more broken in than some others I've had for a year. Pretty well vented and reasonably cool for a gauntlet. These do run small though. But the 3XL fit my wide hands without the fingers being too long. There probably isn't a size for basketball players or violinists. I can see me wearing these a lot. Thanks IP.

$5.58 plus sales tax would be my savings. It's worth that to me to patronize a local brick & mortar store that also fills my needs for many other items. If nobody ever buys from a storefront, bike shops will go the way of camera stores.

Bought new tires today at IP. Round black ones if you're wondering.

I remember watching John Glenn's space mission on TV with my dad. Yeah, his 1st time in space. TV only had 3 channels then and they ALL showed the blast off and splashdown live. And I remember coming home from school in 2nd grade and mom told me President Kennedy had been shot. Guess I'm old, huh?

Lowering preload does not make the springs less stiff, in fact what is known as preload doesn't actually "preload" the springs at all. All it does is lift or lower the front end for a given amount of weight. 5mm in on the adjusters will raise the front end 5mm. The adjustment is more accurately termed "ride height".

I grab the shovel from the corner of the garage. Put the blade under the tire, push down on the handle, and the wheel goes up.

3M VHB tape is very strong but it has to be applied correctly for maximum strength. VHB is used in many industries to hold parts together - it's what holds the side moldings and other trim pieces on your car. Link to VHB Technical Data .pdf And I attached the application instructions page if the link is TLDR

Geesh! Tough room...

A Higg's Boson goes to a Catholic church service. The priest tells him, "We don't allow elementary particles to attend worship services here." The Higg's Boson says, "Without me, there can be no mass."

Database programming? Girls write software to move data, men write software to move steel!

Saw the ad in Motorcyclist. I'm planning to go one of the days. Maybe I can meet up with some of the OR folks at the show.

Put a Nicky decal on the swingarm.

I'm on the north edge of Gahanna if you need a hand. Hamilton & Morse Roads near Blendon woods and the new triple roundabouts. From what you're saying, I'm guessing my garage is better suited than yours.

More joke nerdity ahead: Rene Descartes walks into a bar... Bartender says, "Would you like a beer?" Descartes says, "I think not." and promptly ceases to exist!

Caution: the following joke is for complete nerds only! Q: What does the "B." in "Benoit B. Mandelbrot" stand for? A: "Benoit B. Mandelbrot"

I've always heard that after midnight 50% of the drivers on the road are impaired. That means, if you're sober, every other vehicle you encounter is not (50% right?). So your best bet is to be drunk so you'll know the other guy isn't!

Drained oil. After lunch I'll change filter and refill. Also planning to install new grips and tank pad.

Do you guys sell TechSpec snake skin? I'm pretty sure I need the generic, cut-it-yourself kit unless they recently started making pre-cut kits for an '01 Suzuki Bandit. Thanks!