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Imagine how I felt, listening to the many bikes whiz by as I was 'arguing' with it. :(

ok, no pretty pics, just an update in the hopes of saving someone else the hassles.... I built a damn around the bolt with some Plasticine (sorry kids) and soaked the bolt in penetrating oil all week (no time to work on her this week), topping it up every night. Plan A Vice grips There was...

lol ok....

I've left mine at the dry cleaners, to pick up the next day... Luckily I don;t have to wear the full suit since things went "business casual". :cool:

Thanks! I spent the weekend removing a single bolt ... but I did and now it's assembly time. ;) Yes, I loved my Virago, it was a nice bike, my first shaft drive.

Yes, document everything as recommended but, don't respond or you might be adding credibility... Kill her with kindness, compliment her on her clothes, her hair, whatever you can think of. It'll drive her batty and you'll look good. DO NOT stoop to her level. Working in (and mostly across) a...

Yes you are. ;) Welcome. I commute to Scarborough, half my commute is in "Country", Once I'm North of the zoo, riding becomes a lot more fun (and less stressful)....

A heat gun works better than a hair dryer.... ymmv.

Thanks again all, An eventful fall/winter (http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?148174-No!!!-Transmission-problems!!!) but I'm getting through it and will soon be back on the road. My commute route should anyone happen to take the same roads; http://g.co/maps/55yy9

Yeah ... I don't think I'll be asking you to help source parts. ;) Last thing I imagined would be the solution, I was reading, thinking backcutting gears etc. I know my way around tools but I'm no mechanic... I got the spring @ Snow City, of course I had to check out the 2012 version of my...

Yes! VERY LUCKY, after fishing around with a magnet, I also found the missing piece; ... and the new one was easy to install... Now I just have to remove the broken header bolt and start reassembly with all the shiny new parts. ;)

... and finally the spring is in (was on back order along with new carb boots, O-rings, gaskets etc.), I hope to pick up Saturday and then it's re-assembly time. Oh... and new rubber of course. Spring is just around the corner and I'm HYPED!!!! ;)

Re: Crossing The Boarder Don't go for the Enhanced Drivers License (EDL). I made that mistake, most service centres can't service you with one of these; "oh, it's an EDL, you'll have to go to an EDL-licensed service centre" this after waiting in line for an hour. I surrendered mine, waste of...

Tapping the rear brake generally works. If not I just pull over and give them the wtf stare down.

Okay, how about something a little different? http://youtu.be/-12Ob8cKnts

Ok, long time no update, basically beavering away at the teardown (as I get time). I found the problem today, and I'm glad I found it before tearing the whole damn engine apart (I probably didn't even have to remove the engine but meh...)! I removed the oilpan and look what was swinging free...

http://guitarshredshow.com/

Kingston Rd Westbound somewhere before Kennedy; TTC bus pulling to a stop way ahead, I pull left to the middle lane, watch the inevitable pile up of cars not paying enough attention to do the same, conscious they will want into my lane, left lane packed, no room to squeeze in and I have to make...

Many moons ago, I bought a used Honda CB350 from a dealership (should be safe right?). Well, the engine locked up on me on the highway, she ate her timing chain. Scariest damn experience I ever had. Thankfully no damage to me other than scaring a few years off my life, some minor road rash...

+1 boundaries are personal and need to be established in advance. My wife received a call from the strip joint my work buddies took me to, broadcast over the sound system of course (the embarrassment thing, set up by a co-worker). The DJ pretended to be a friend of mine who was supposed to meet...