They look out of place imo on anything other than a dual sport or adv bike.
But definitely an option.
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- Thread starter Joe Bass
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But definitely an option.
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Took a break from the deck for a bit as my kids had grad and other stuff.
On vacay next week. Hopefully will be complete and can enjoy it next weekend.
Gonna use the basic Thompson Water seal. If any one sees it on sale please let me know.
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On vacay next week. Hopefully will be complete and can enjoy it next weekend.
Gonna use the basic Thompson Water seal. If any one sees it on sale please let me know.
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Reading through the "rebel won't start" thread I saw the reply from @RoadGhost. Now I have some questions:
Are you supposed to prime all bikes that have a choke?
I have never done that on my Shadow, as I just did what the PO said to do, which is: full choke, start, some throttle, run 1 min or so, choke off.
Have I been doing it wrong this whole time?
Am I damaging my engine at all?
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Are you supposed to prime all bikes that have a choke?
I have never done that on my Shadow, as I just did what the PO said to do, which is: full choke, start, some throttle, run 1 min or so, choke off.
Have I been doing it wrong this whole time?
Am I damaging my engine at all?
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Riceburner
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You are fine. I start mine like you do. 'Cept I have a tach and can see when it's warmed up enough.
I only ever primed one of my old old bikes. The suggestion is for that particular engine/carb config.
I only ever primed one of my old old bikes. The suggestion is for that particular engine/carb config.
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marbles999
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Lotto isn't a contest since you have to buy a ticket.
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Do you offer real Italian food?Anyone bored and wanna come help me sand this beast? I'll put water/ beer in the fridge and order a pizza. ?
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Mange!
You come and help and I'll throw some spiducci on the grill.
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Sounds good!
I'll come when I get some time
On a different note --
My 2005 Pilot has some rust on the wheel wells. It's got about 250k on it, but I don't doubt I will get another 50k out of it (about 5 years for me). But, I can't justify putting $ into the body work.
I have been trying to search online for the black oversized fender flares to just bolt on, but my google fu is weak, and I'm coming up with nada.
There is a place called Riva that sells truck accessories near me that I will check out as well.
Anyone have any leads for me?
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My 2005 Pilot has some rust on the wheel wells. It's got about 250k on it, but I don't doubt I will get another 50k out of it (about 5 years for me). But, I can't justify putting $ into the body work.
I have been trying to search online for the black oversized fender flares to just bolt on, but my google fu is weak, and I'm coming up with nada.
There is a place called Riva that sells truck accessories near me that I will check out as well.
Anyone have any leads for me?
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Thanks ?I care Joe. Looks very nice.
If I can offer any advice to my fellow gtamers it is this:
If you are thinking of staining your deck, please consider Thompson water seal. Easier to apply. Will not peel. (which was my biggest issue, it will fade, but I am ok with that)
Easy clean up, and is available in about 8 different tints.
I should have done this years ago.
Now to pressure wash the interlock and add some fresh polymeric.....
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Expensive though
Sorta. $39 a jug. I used 3 jugs but my deck is 27 x 16.
When I used BM Arborcoat it cost me ~$100 in stain.
Tbh I would spend 2x to save the freaking stress I endured with the stain.
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Yeah, previous owner didn't put anything down, and it was starting to go when we bought the place. Getting worse every year, soon we'll have to bite the bullet and tear it out and build another.
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Ugh. I hate stained decks. Continual maintenance. It looks good though.
I have had good luck with Cabot Australian timber oil. be careful when it's wet, it is like water over ice.
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