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  1. chimneydoc

    High Mileage

    Hi there I have 95K on my 06. Runs good, except for the usual parts that wears out it has been a good running bike. I would however like to know how many miles I can expect out of my bike? Any input is greatly appreciated. Doc
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    High Mileage?

    I have an 06 with 57k on it.:cheer: Is this considered high mileage? how many miles can I expect to get? Thank You Doc
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    Mini Air Compressor

    I was searching the net a few days ago and found this Slime compressor at Walmart for $5.00. I felt the price was right so I ordered it and picked it up a couple of hours later. Brought it home and searched my spare parts bin and found a extra battery tender cable and spliced it together. It...
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    Your Age by Chocolate Math

    I found this on another Fourm I thought I'd share it. 1. Pick the number of times a week you would like to have chocolate, more than1 but less than 10. 2. Multiply this number by 2. 3. Add 5 4. Multiply times 50. 5. If you have had your birthday already this year add 1760. If...
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    Easy way to remove your oil filter.

    I have a end cap oil filter wrench which started to slip on about the third time I used it. So I just drilled a small hole in it. I then used a self drilling screw to drill into the old filter and it just back right out. ( It's not recommended to drill a hole in the new filter to screw it on.)...
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    What does your Bike want for Christmas?

    I know it's a bit early but Santa needs a bit of time, so I'll start it out. My bike would like a louder horn, a Acumen gear indicator and a larger tank bag would make a great stocking stuffer. Also Santa would like confirmation if you have been naughty or nice (your wife would have to answer...
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    Generations

    Show us your family. These are my sons and grandson, first time together in a long time. My oldest son has been in Iraq, working for a security firm. It was good to have them all together in one place. Doc OOOPS the first pic was of a bike get together called the Oyster run held in...
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    How many miles do you get out of a set of tires ?

    I bought a set of tires 8 k miles ago, they were Pilot Power 2Ct. What is the averrage miles I should get from a set? I was hoping more than 8,000. At my age I can't belive I ride so hard that I can go through a set of tires that fast. Thank You for any input Doc
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    Using the Kill switch.

    I was told not to use the kill switch to turn the engine off all the time, that I should use the ignition switch. Has anyone heard of that? I use the kill switch all time to kill the engine, then the ignition to shut everything off. Any opinions Thanks. Doc
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    Thank You Wa. State Patrol

    I was headed south in I-5 this morning to my first job of the day. Up ahead of me was a couple of Harley rders in the middle lane, the speed limit was 70mph. I was in the fast lane in my work van. I looked in my right side mirror an saw this cager comming up fast and thought to myself there is...
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    You know your not too old to ride if.

    You know your not too old to ride if you can still swing your leg over the seat and you can still strap your O2 bottles to your bike. :rockon: Doc
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    Anyone interested in a Mt. Baker run on 7/11

    Anyone interested in a run to the top of Mt. Baker on 7/11 ? We could have two rally points for those who live in Wa. and those who live in B.C. There is no place to eat at the top but plenty on the way up with lots of twisties. :cheer: Doc
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    Mt. Baker run on 7/11

    Is there anyone intrested in going on a Mt. Baker run on Sat 7/11 ? We could have two rally points. One at the Costco in Burlington just off of I-5 for the Wa riders. And one at the Texco gas station where Hwy 9 meets up with the Mnt. Baker Hwy, there is a Texco gas station there. There is no...
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    Mt. Baker run on 7/11

    Anyone intrested in going to the top of Mt. Baker on Sat. 7/11? We could have two meeting places for the Wa. riders and one for the B.C riders This would be weather permitting, I think the weather is going to be good. The ride will have lots of twisties at the top. We could meet at Costco in...
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    New Tires

    I got a flat tire this weekend. I have Pilot Powers on now. I don't trust a patch on bike tires (long enought to get it to the shop). Any suggestions on replacement tires. Thanks Doc P.S I tried to post a thread on how I Installed Autoswitch garage door opener on my bike. I guess if...
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    How Accurate is the spedo on the FZ

    Just wondering how accurate is the speedometer? If the speedometer says 60 are you going 60?
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    Cornering on wet pavement

    I have only been riding about a year and when I ride on wet pavement I don't know how much I can safely lean into a turn. I don't want to dump my bike to know I've gone to far. Thank you for any help. Doc
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