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    For Sale 2 Rockets

    I am not in good enough shape to be a high miler still. Will be divesting the 08 Touring and the 2011 Roadster trike. Will be keeping the force fed R3 Standard. All reasonable offers considered. To maintain the ability to cruze, they have been replaced w a low mileage Jag XKR ! So all is...
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    Old men scam

    Women often receive warnings about protecting themselves at the mall, parking lots, etc. But this is the first warning I have seen for men, and I wanted to pass it on in case you haven't heard about it. A 'heads up' for those men who may be regular customers at Lowe's, Home Depot, Costco...
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    Towing an R3

    Does the motor need to be running for the oil pump to lube the transmission and final if the R3 is towed? Or can it be safely towed (with the front wheel off the ground) for any significant distance? I am disagreeing with an HD person on another site.
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    Help this age challenged man remember clutch part #'3

    I have ordered them more than once but can't remember where the dialogue is here. I need the numbers of the two upgraded clutch actuator parts and can't the thread. If anybody has the info handy, please post or give me the thread or part numbers. my email address is ken--at--stripespls.com...
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    TPS source

    Does anybody have a source for buying TPS's other than the dealers? I swear, I am going through them like candy. Replaced one on all three bikes at least once and twice on the super charged 06 "Photon". Now it has gone out again for the third time in 7 years. Anybody know of a source? Thanks
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    For Sale r3 Touring rear end

    I have an R3 Touring rear assy. Almost new Mezz, differential, brake rotor/caliper complete. Thought I'd let a friend get it cheap before sending to ebay. $500 to an RAA associate for the whole thing. Need to get it out of my back yard. Shocks say they are Progressive. Know nothing about...
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    For Sale 09 Touring.

    Oops. Subject shows 09. It is an 08. Can't edit for some reason. I will be swapping my Valkyrie for a Red and Black 08 Touring come Wednesday. Lots of chrome and extras including cruise control. Sorry for not having any more information right now but need to get it out there. Tax season...
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    Anyody know how to tell if the tranny has been upgraded from the VIN?

    Hey your rocket gear heads! HELP! I am about to pull the trigger on an 08 R3 Touring. Can anybody help me determine if the transmission came with the upgraded gears? If memory serves me, it is possible to tell from the last 6 digits of the VIN? Anyway, the last 6 digits are 345947. Any help...
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    Need upgrade info ASAP please! VIN

    Hey your rocket gear heads! HELP! I am about to pull the trigger on an 08 R3 Touring. Can anybody help me determine if the transmission came with the upgraded gears? If memory serves me, it is possible to tell from the last 6 digits of the VIN? Anyway, the last 6 digits are 345947. Any...
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    Are my eyes deceiving me?

    Here is a photo of supposedly a Carpenter machine at Bonneville. Is that a DARKSIDE!?!?!? I bet Art had a coronary.
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    [Nov 10, 2014] Lone Star (Galveston Island)

    Being I have recently begun to start feeling similar to human, I was thinking about renting a house on Galveston Island. (Like we used to till I got sick.) I checked with my compadre from Rally Riders and lo and behold, he has already rented one. At this point, it is rented from Wednesday...
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    Electrical gremlin and oil leak

    I am still looking for the electrical gremlin but my oil leak is back. Thought it was corrected (pinched o ring) and some loose valve cover screws. It may have been overfilled with oil at the shop. How much too full will cause a leak? If so, where does it come out? I can't find where it is...
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    Super charger protection from elements?

    Being there appears to be more super chargers over here..... Is anyone concerned about the belt and bearing open to the elements? Has anyone done anything to provide protection from direct contact with moisture and debris from the road to the drive belt and idler pulley? Or, am I being overly...
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    No speedo

    Just getting the R3 standard out of the shop. Only one problem need help with before she goes on the dyno tomorrow. When the ignition is turned on, the tach and speedo do not sweep. It starts just fine and a couple of seconds, the tach sweeps but not the speedometer. There is no display on...
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    Bluetooth-helmet communications

    I am anticipating my longest (both time and distance) ride that will take me away from my business. It is imperative that I field calls on a daily basis and will have to do it while riding. In the past, I have tried direct connection to the phone with little success. Too much wind noise. I...
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    [Jan 8, 2014] I 10 road trip to the Keys. (I 10 Road Trip)

    I just noticed my industry (The National Pavement Contactors Assn) is having their bi annual meeting in Ft Lauderdale in January. I normally do not attend as it is usually located in places much farther north ie Charlotte, Memphis, Nashville and the like. Being it is where it is this time got...
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    Want to Buy Corbin bags

    Looking for Corbin Beetles.
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    Clutch upgrade? What hp?

    My mechanic/machinist/wrench is asking me questions about the clutch as he is finishing the super charger install. He wants to know how much the stock clutch will handle with just heavy duty springs. At what point do the plates need other attention? We are not sure what the hp will be being...
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    Good video about transmissions.

    For those who are mechanically challenged. This video will help you know when to shift and actually what is going on in your R3. Car Transmissions & Synchromesh: "Spinning Levers" 1936 Chevrolet Auto Mechanics 10min - YouTube
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    Neat helmet.

    Reevu motorbike helmets. Reevu - the world's first rear view helmet
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