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    What are you listening to right now?

    the same thing i always listen to. just the ringing in my ears. :eek: going deaf will be a pleasure.... if the ringing will stop. :welcome:
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    Would you change your FZ8 for this?

    looks like a ticket maker. .
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    Recording your Rides

    best way to not have wind noise is to put a sock over it. no really, a wind sock. might try a little bit of electrical / duck tape on the sides of the cam to keep the cam from shaking in the case. was that a battery? or a display unit? i do not have the extended batt, but do have the...
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    the r6 and r1

    been looking for a great used fz8 (would rather have new)..none out there. but it looks like every body is dumping there "r" bikes...for anything else? makes me wonder what is up is there a problem with this family of bikes? ???????????
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    What is your longest distance?

    as a commercial operator. PLEASE do not ride in the NO zone around a rig. if i have to do something you are toast. .
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    Recording your Rides

    i have not posted any videos yet. but i have a go-pro mounted to the bars looking forward. and a contour mounted on the rear fender looking back. have been tail-gated and when they see the cam....bingo they back off... fast. still looking for a good program to work with. read $$$$$$. seen a...
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    Fumoto Oil Drain Valve?

    yes, one of fords better ideals. always put something in the way of getting the job done right. i do not have that truck any more, have a focus now. warranty so the stealership gets to do it. cost me $$$$ but this car sits so low. i do not have a jack that can get under it anyhow. but if i...
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    Unbelieveable oil change

    sounds like the installer was not in a good mood, must have just been told has to work over time that night...and it was friday. over the years i have used many a way to remove a filter, three different special "strap" wrenches. screw drivers, and locking jaw pliers. some filters on so tight...
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    Fumoto Oil Drain Valve?

    i have never believed this item as just more to go wrong. as i have never striped any threads on a drain plug in my life and i have done many a drain on many a car, truck, bike, tractor, etc. but the last truck i owned could have used this item as the factory set it up were the oil drained (and...
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    12 volt aux

    + two for the tap lite. and i also have a power plug for heated gear coming out between the seat and tank. given in to having heated gloves. i have become the old man with hands as cold as ice....now if only i had that very cute 21 year old girl to keep me warm at night. :eek: .
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    killed my first deer yesterday

    hay being around to complain is the best part. the last deer i hit could not be found...bit i was in a 18 wheel rig doing 60 mph (legal in nevada). just dented the bumper. had to be deer burger out on the side of the hill..but them buggers are sturdy. hit one with the cage (low speed) it went...
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    Bad back disc

    so far at least i am not the oldest. only 51 here. and bad back due to a fool in his cage doing 95mph and crossing the center line on a narrow two lane straight but rolling rd. lucky to be alive and a problem to others...:eek: every day is a :bday: for me.
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    Motorcycle Forums

    sorry i do not know of any out your way. but here in ca there are many. set up for regin...not bike. pashnit.com --state of ca. barf ---sf bay area. cvrf ---central valley area. just to name a couple.....i know. i know three. there has to be something out your way. ask around at...
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    What do you use to navigate?

    as long as there is black top in front of me i am golden. (if i can afford a duel ride then dirt/snow/ice/etc will not stop me) as for the computer map programs they get it right most of the time. it states i am right were it puts the little pointy pin. part of the fun is going on a rd were...
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    Yeeeeaaaaaaa

    cold and windy (as in blown over. any rig/cage/bike/etc. 30mph and gusts up to 50mph.) here in ca this date, had a light rain/sprinkles last night. but should hit 70F by friday.
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