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Topic: VStar 1100 Silverado |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: October 30, 2008, 10:48 pm Subject: Re: VStar 1100 Silverado |
Thanks for the tip!
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Topic: VStar 1100 Silverado |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: October 30, 2008, 7:09 pm Subject: VStar 1100 Silverado |
I feel like I've abandoned my 72 xs650! Last month my wife and I bought a 2002 Yamaha VStar 1100 Silverado, a bike we can both ride on more comfortably than the XS650. I've still got the xs insured ... |
Topic: Help on backfiring exhaust... |
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: September 1, 2008, 3:40 pm Subject: Re: Help on backfiring exhaust... |
Can I jump in? I've got the same problem, except I'm using MIkes Commando style pipes on my xs2. I've got some leaking where the pipes join the downpipes, where the clamp is. I ordered exhaust gask ... |
Topic: XS2 650 Restoration progress!!! |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: August 31, 2008, 10:13 pm Subject: Re: XS2 650 Restoration progress!!! |
Hey Joseph,
I can't believe it's been a year since you asked what size sprockets I have...I have 17 in the front and 34 in the rear. Maybe my speedometer is off a little bit. I had the back wheel o ... |
Topic: 1980 XS650 Special - Looking for a crash bar / highway bar. |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: August 20, 2008, 11:40 pm Subject: Re: 1980 XS650 Special - Looking for a crash bar / highway b |
Hey fasterpastor, This is off topic, but, what makes you a "fasterpastor?"
Peace,
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Topic: Christian Motorcycle Association |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: August 18, 2008, 7:05 pm Subject: Re: Christian Motorcycle Association |
I've upoaded photos our our Bike Blessing to "Biker Sunday" gallery in my account. Anyone interested can search member photos by entering "Biker Sunday" in search field.
Peace,
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Topic: Christian Motorcycle Association |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: August 18, 2008, 4:38 pm Subject: Re: Christian Motorcycle Association |
Hey Russo, Nice to hear from you and thank-you for your site admin editing. I thought you had died and gone to heaven from the description you gave of your ride, except that you're here to tell it. ... |
Topic: Christian Motorcycle Association |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: August 12, 2008, 9:06 pm Subject: Re: Christian Motorcycle Association |
You're welcome Kyle! My bike looked a little small compared to the others, but it gets a lot of comments. Seems like a lot of bikers started with xs650's. They still sound good.
I almost screwed t ... |
Topic: Christian Motorcycle Association |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: August 12, 2008, 11:28 am Subject: Re: Christian Motorcycle Association |
"Biker Sunday" with the Christian Motorcycle Association was a great success! If you are interested in viewing the newscast video, please go to this link:
http://www.kcautv.com/global/video/popup/po ... |
Topic: Kerchunk shifting into first. |
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Forum: Drive Posted: July 23, 2008, 2:10 pm Subject: Kerchunk shifting into first. |
I've been used to hearing the kerchunk sound when shifting into first, especially from standing still idling in neutral. I'm starting to wonder if it is a sign of poor adjustment...the clutch not ful ... |
Topic: Christian Motorcycle Association |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: July 7, 2008, 1:50 pm Subject: Re: Christian Motorcycle Association |
Hi XS1961,....a bit of history...
In Bible times, salt was so valuable it was used actually used as wages for Roman soldiers, hence, the origin of the word "salary." Salt was valuable for preservati ... |
Topic: Christian Motorcycle Association |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: July 7, 2008, 11:54 am Subject: Re: Christian Motorcycle Association |
Hey folks, Here's some more God talk....and I'll admit, maybe even just a little preaching...
Thanks again for the great discussion! This forum, as usual, helped with finding a solution to a pr ... |
Topic: Christian Motorcycle Association |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: June 26, 2008, 11:07 pm Subject: Re: Christian Motorcycle Association |
I agree, some folks do use that "God is in control" as a cop out. He did give us free will, and often we can really screw things up. When I say God is in control, it's to help me remember who is ... |
Topic: Christian Motorcycle Association |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: June 26, 2008, 7:02 pm Subject: Re: Christian Motorcycle Association |
[b] READERS BE ADVISED...GOD TALK AHEAD[/b]
Hey folks, This is good conversation.
I don't mind the different viewpoints...but being civil is essential in any conversation, otherwise, it's human na ... |
Topic: Christian Motorcycle Association |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: June 26, 2008, 12:16 am Subject: Re: Christian Motorcycle Association |
Lyle, Pr. Al and his friend rode their Harleys down. I didn't get a chance to share my bike with him. They got lost on the way down from Sioux Falls and just barely made it on time. By the time the ... |
Topic: Christian Motorcycle Association |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: June 21, 2008, 10:19 pm Subject: Re: Christian Motorcycle Association |
I'm not a bird watcher. That shot was in the Badlands in South Dakota...just miles and miles of dry grass and rock formations.
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Topic: Christian Motorcycle Association |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: June 21, 2008, 7:40 pm Subject: Re: Christian Motorcycle Association |
I used to laugh too, but something sunk in after awhile. I was spending more energy not believing, than just finally saying, "I give up, I can't figure it out, Lord, just forgive me and help me to be ... |
Topic: XS2 650 Restoration progress!!! |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: June 21, 2008, 7:21 pm Subject: Re: XS2 650 Restoration progress!!! |
One year later....here's what it looks like. Runs great, clutch seems to be slipping just a bit...maybe later I'll check it out.
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Topic: Seat Covers/ Seats in general |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: June 21, 2008, 7:18 pm Subject: Re: Seat Covers/ Seats in general |
I finally got my seat. Here it is from a local upholsterer for $141.00. It just took a while.... |
Topic: Christian Motorcycle Association |
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: June 21, 2008, 7:12 pm Subject: Re: Christian Motorcycle Association |
Hey Lyle, The Sioux City Chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association is doing blessing of the bikes and a worship service here in Hartington NE, Aug. 10, 2008 at 8 PM. I'll try to get some photos ... |
Topic: Mike's '72 style baseball bat mufflers |
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: June 21, 2008, 7:08 pm Subject: Re: Mike's '72 style baseball bat mufflers |
Here is another shot and full view of the bike with mike's xs commando pipes. I just put other photos into my album here.
Peace,
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Topic: Mike's '72 style baseball bat mufflers |
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: June 21, 2008, 7:05 pm Subject: Re: Mike's '72 style baseball bat mufflers |
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Topic: Mike's '72 style baseball bat mufflers |
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: June 16, 2008, 10:18 pm Subject: Re: Mike's '72 style baseball bat mufflers |
I installed the Commando style mufflers from MikesXS on my xs2 and they work fine. The old ones were $19.99 auto glass packs, so it's a huge improvement in looks and sound. It took me a couple of we ... |
Topic: How does the disk brake piston retract? |
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: June 7, 2008, 11:01 pm Subject: Re: How does the disk brake piston retract? |
Hey, the brakes are working, not binding, I might have a tiny air bubble yet in the lines. It seems like I should be able to lock up the front wheel, just to test it at low low speed. I might have a ... |
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