Tykes_Place
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Last Activity: 5 hours ago
Joined: 05-28-2010
Location: Helena, MT
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I called the Konkleville hotel. They don't offer block rates, but they do block out rooms for group reservations. It would be best if we can give them... -
Royal Star Venture bags and frames work great too. Frames just take a minor modification to match up to the passenger board mounting holes.Leave a comment:
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When I got my '05 it was a stock clutch. After it started slipping I installed the EBC spring. And it started slipping at NW Starfest two years ago. Way...Leave a comment:
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Hopefully just the stories around the fire and not the gas puke. :blaze: -
Did you verify with the installer what PSI you wanted, and that it was correct when you left the shop? I think PSI can drop with new tires at first, but...Leave a comment:
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I’m looking dates and weather averages. For Orofino it’s 80 in June and 90 in July and August. For Lolo it’s 65 and 75. Elk City is 70 and 80. ...Leave a comment:
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It’s actually pretty reasonable. The gun was $200. I think he got the oven for $50. Powder is $10-15 per lb. you need a compressor, but only 0.5 CRM...
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Powder coated my ED backrest
I’m down in Bakersfield visiting my brother. He just got an Eastwood powder gun. So we’ve been powder coating a bunch of stuff. I chose to coat my...
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Obviously I’m for it. People at NWSF have brought up the idea of a Montana ride the past few years. This goes into MT a bit. Not quite Glacier or Beartooth,...Last edited by Tykes_Place; 2 weeks ago.Leave a comment:
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Quick-Glo chrome cleaner is all I use anymore. Best I've ever used.Leave a comment:
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Have you removed the AIS? I don't see that in your profile.Leave a comment:
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Right. It was covered extensively on the old forum.
As long as your in there it's an easy swap and good insurance for about $10. I also went with... -
I had to look up it from an old post. You might be right. But I don't remember roller bearing vs ball bearing. I can see the logic of that though. In... -
Heat did the trick. Steady pressure with the allen wrench while torching the bolt head and they let loose after 15 seconds or so. Easy peasy.Leave a comment:
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This is the bearing you want. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UEFJ1Y
Put the plate in the freezer for a few hours. Then use a socket of the...Last edited by Tykes_Place; 3 weeks ago.Leave a comment:
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Interesting. So it's not just me. I'll have to take it easy then and see how it goes. Thanks for checking! -
Maybe I should have said allen heads. Anyway, I was also wrong on the size. 6mm is the one that fits, but it's sloppy. It might just be my cheap allen...Leave a comment:
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Yes. They're hex bolts.Leave a comment:
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Rear brake disc hex bolt size?
Does anyone know the correct hex size for the rear brake disc bolts? 6 mm seems right bit it's a bit loose. 7mm is too big. Is 6.5 mm a thing?Last edited by Tykes_Place; 3 weeks ago.
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