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  1. Raveller

    Progressive Shocks at cheapcycleparts

    I went to the site very quickly and probably clicked on the wrong one. I think the model is the 416 that I put on but I may be wrong. The shocks were a great improvement. That was before I realized that the springs could be bought from progressive to rejuvenate the stock rear shocks. Before the...
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    Progressive Shocks at cheapcycleparts

    Hi, I put these on the back of my standard. Of course I have the removable bags so I can get to the adjustments. That saves the price of the air shocks that are a little more. I use these guys for all my OEM parts and some aftermarket also. Most of their prices are very competitive but I do...
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    a puzzle for you mechanic geniuses...

    I hope you nailed it already but if not here is my 2 cents. It sounds like your tachometer bushing has gone dry. Try disconnecting the cable to the Tach. If the noise goes away then all you have to do is turn the tach upside down and very carefully put 1 drop of light machine oil on the bushing...
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    The best Tire store I have found

    Hi All, This is a place in Nevada that I found with a real good selection of tire sizes and brands. I found that even with shipping the prices are better than any I can find locally. At the very least a good price comparison. Good Luck, Greg Raveller https://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/
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    new to me 82 1100 standard is home

    Hi, You may have had a bubble in the cooling system after removing the thermostat. These things are known for getting a bubble caught in there and then finally letting out a big burp (if running with the rad cap off) and circulating coolant. It may be that your thermostat was restricted. You...
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    And on a personal note...

    Hi, I can draw some parallels to that. After 30 years in the Auto biz. I took the big test and found I could make a living doing something that I sort of enjoyed. Now I do broadcast installations. I keep my hands clean, don't have to deal with pissed off people and make better money. Good luck, Greg
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    FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE STORE TODAY

    Hi, I wouldn't worry about it. It sounds like exactly what you think it was. You may want to put a can of seafoam in and run that through just as a preventative measure. Have a great trip and take some pics for us folk you left at home. Greg
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    Hello From California

    Hi, I was a member in the past but I have had to reregister. I think there was a crash that lost my member info at some point. Anyway I'm back and just wanted to say Hello to all. raveller Greg
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