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    Loctite - Gear Shifter Bolt

    Blue locktight.
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    Hi, got my m1, my gear and my bike today...

    Sweet...Welcome, ride safe/
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    fuel economy. do you care?

    Yes... I have the smallest tank ever, and I travel long distances, and sometimes pull a trailer. I monitor my tire pressures and have to carry extra gas for emergencies. Every ounce of gas matters. If possible I have to re-route to get gas and miss out on some areas I want to ride due to my...
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    Insuring someone else's bike

    Have you done this with a bike or a car?
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    Spare tire needed for Safety Certificate in Ontario?

    I would think not. I thought they were eliminating spares from cars. Would a bike not need one? The safety is the same, I think.
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    Most hated Canadian?

    We had buffalo? I assume you are referring to Bison, don't think we had 'em. Unless you include us with the U.S.
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    Most hated Canadian?

    I don't disagree with you, Suzuki is way up there as far as one of the most informed Canadians. Can't say I hate him...but he needs a a talkin' to.
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    Chain Broke Off at a Red Light

    What kind of blue silicone? It actually stays on? Thanks in advance for a reply.
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    Bike Barn, cycleshell, Ride Inn or other

    Sand bags are good to use and are very gentle on fabric
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    Emergency braking

    I locked 'em up doing 120 on the 400 with my 96, 1200 Virago. It happened so fast, but I think I went 60% front 40% rear, could have been more on the front, but like aI say it happened so fast, good old Virago did me good that day, it was dry roads too.
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    Rain Gear favorites

    As far as rain gear goes, I'll wear anything but pink. You definitly want to be seen in a downpour.
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    Secret GPS tracker terrifies Ontario man

    I would think not, 'cause he wouldn't be tracking the cab.
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    Rain Gear favorites

    I have a 1 piece rain rider (little awkward to put on) it's quite light, I use plastic bags in my boots, and rubber gloves over my leather gloves. Went for a ride out east one year and rode for 14 days, 11 days of torrential downpour, and it all worked well, except when the sun would shine I...
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    I Was THERE !!!!!

    Sturgis... When the Hells Angels rode into town and the Other club disappeared, I was on the main strip. Can't remember the year 'cause I was there so may times. I think it was 1989. The freaking place was silent when the Angels cut their motors.
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    Greasing rear suspension linkage on a XR650L

    My stearing head has a Zerk sqirt and members on the XL forum have advised to not use it and take it apart to grease it,( It's a '93 harley xl) I put a few pumps of synthetic wheel bearing grease in it once in a while (maybe every 2 years, and no problems.(It does leak out a bit in the heat) I...
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    Anybody use rear wheel bike dolly in their garage?

    I used to use a bike jack, but I took the wheels off it for easy clearance. Now I'm looking for a cheap alternative.
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    Where are the coin car washes?

    Refreshing this thread for someone looking for car washes...
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    Manual car wash places okay for bikes?

    Did you try the search option on this sight? There was a good list of coin washes a while back when I was looking for them. I'll try to find it.
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    battery fluid

    Or in a lot of cases it will burn a hole, or many holes, in any clothes. From experience also...
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