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When I saw the photo the first time I thought I recognized the bike but couldn't place it.

Do you ever take it to Calico Cupboard in Mt. Vernon?

I could swear I saw it in their parking lot a f ...

Nice.

Did you take her on the Oyster Run this last weekend?

I had planned to go myself, but decided making money was more important than spending it.

[quote="gggGary"]location is top secret![/quote]

Unless he finally sold it, I imagine it's still stored in Christenson's repair shop in Kenosha Wisconsin.

I'm partial to Pirelli Speed Demons.

Very sticky and a nicely rounded over crown for cornering.

This is funny -- When I bought my '00 V-Star on Craigslist the seller used the low mileage (8,800 all in Caps) as a selling point and then noted in his list of improvements and upgrades that the speed ...

[quote="xjwmx"]Ever have the experience of hearing about a celebrity in the news and thinking, damn I was sure he was dead? Thought it was unique to my experience until I heard somebody mention it. ...

Personally, I think the "shout" column should be removed altogether.

I'm pledging from this moment on to make generous use of the 'close' tab at the top left corner of the "shout" column -- Out of ...

I'm thinking about doing the Oyster Run myself this year, Barb -- I'll probably do it on the V-Star, though. The thought of another several hundred mile putt on the XS makes my backside hurt just thin ...

Thank you for clearing up some of the mystery behind this mornings e-mail, Russo.

Your venture sounds like a worthwhile endeavor -- You and your business partner can count on a donation from me.

[quote="Yamahopper"]Yeah, but you did give the part number. I googled that and found the first one there from wiringproducts.com. I ordered it this morning. Thanx again.[/quote]

That's the same ...

[quote="Yamahopper"]IAmGrowler
You got pics of that? Sounds like a good idea!
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This is how mine is set up.

[quote="tg113907"]I just finished wiring my bike, and im currently using the flat fuses. I was just wondering if it is better to use those or tube fuses. i didn't know if there was any advantages or d ...

[quote="baclay9"]I built the stand out of some square tubing a cycle shop let me have. It is the stuff the new bikes and 4wheelers come crated up in. It was actually my first time welding, so thanks f ...

I'm using Pirelli Speed Demons at the moment and they are with out a doubt the stickiest tires I have ever had.

A bit spendy, but worth the cost in cornering and wet pavement.

That does look great.

Where did you pick up that engine stand?

It looks a great deal more solid than the one I have.

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Works ...

[quote="pamcopete"]IAmGrowler,

Do you mean the hold down screws for the plate?
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All of the hardware.

I just checked my '00 V-Star and it looks to me that the clutch perch will accept the original XS clutch cable.

I imagine the V-Star throttle and switch assemblies could also be modified and inte ...

I did it when it was installed.

I also tossed the original hardware and replaced it with stainless allen screws.

Update:

Rode the bike from Seattle to Portland over the weekend, round trip was a little over 375 miles.

Took the battery out (an AGM from MikesXS) and put it on the charger when I got home -- ...

Installed the new Regulator/Rectifier when I got home today.

Installation took less than 30 minutes and 5 zip ties.

The difference was immediately apparent when I kicked it over -- It started ...

[quote="XsRich"]Just wondering what would be the best way to go about painting the bike (frame, tank & fender) without taking out a loan? Anyone?[/quote]

A clean dust free environment is always he ...

A Cell Phone and a AAA card are the best tools.

Dollars to doughnuts, if I'm stranded, it's going to be pissing down rain.

I'm too old and fat to be working on a scoot in driving rain.

If ...

[quote="crashcourse"]Anyone know a good way to get scratches out of a vidor? They're not big, just lots of 'em. Really fine sandpaper?[/quote]

Meh.

I usually just go down to Bent Bike (or up ...

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