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    Steering Stem Nut For Mounting

    I made my own version of the StemStand for my Garmin 276. StemStand will sell you a replacement nut, but it was expensive. I ended up buying a replacement Yamaha nut instead (around eight bucks I think) and atttaching a piece of 1" aluminum barstock to the top of it using three countersunk...
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    Making Road Kill

    The standard advice for years has been that if the critter is small enough to be eaten in one meal, run over it. If it's too big for dinner, swerve to avoid it. I swerved to avoid a big buck (knowing my appetite at the time, having just finished breakfast), and managed to whack his girlfriend...
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    Wake Up Call

    I had a similar scary experience, also in upstate NY, Rt. 22 to be exact...the pick-up truck in front of me was full of 55-gallon drums, all standing vertically in the bed...probably just haulin' his victims to the landfill... The drums had metal covers on them, one of which decided to depart...
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    Avon St Tires

    Instead of a jack, I use a come-along from the ceiling with nylon straps around the handlebars. If I remove the front wheel first, I can then lower the front end a few inches, which has the effect of raising the rear higher. No plywood or 2x4 is needed under the center stand. I would think it...
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    Tire Change Shop Questions

    I use a custom independent Harley shop for my FJR tire mounting...they have state-of-the-art mounting equipment (a $6K Italian job) that is no-touch... I pay $25 for mount, $35 for mount and balance (for two tires), but I almost aways do my own balancing unless I'm in a real hurry. Plus, the...
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