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    British Customs Sleeper Exhausts in Ceramic Black

    I have had the black ceramic sleepers on my 05 Bonnie for 7 or 8 years. The only damage to the black ceramic is where my boot hits it when putting the sidestand down. Love them.
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    Hitch Receiver MC Carrier

    Here is another photo high in Colorado with the air springs and the load straps.
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    Hitch Receiver MC Carrier

    I have carried my bonnie on a crank up and down hitch carrier for many thousands of miles. I removed the steel trough for the bike and installed one of aluminum. I also modified the carrier with tabs and use two very heavy duty ratchet straps to eye bolts on the back end of my truck side...
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    Where is everybody ?

    Disconnect everything non essential and see if it still blows. Remove all bulbs, or better yet disconnect them from the harness. Can also remove all fuses that don't run the engine. Ad stuff back one at a time and maybe you can find the problem. Could likely be a power wire with worn...
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    Babes On Bikes *NSFW*

    Nice exhaust.
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    Hello From California

    If you take your time you can find parts for most mods used, but in nearly new condition on this forum, other forums and ebay. I tried 5 seats and 5 exhausts before I found what I wanted. Bought my suspension that way too. You will get the parts at about 1/2 price. If you don't like them...
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    Engine Removal Project

    The aircraft mechanics use stp by itself.
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    Engine Removal Project

    My aircraft mechanics always use STP engine oil treatment to lubricate bearings on engine assembly. It is also great for installing difficult hoses. It is thick, sticks on and is VERY slippery. http://www.stp.com/products/oil-additives/oil-treatment/
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    Engine Removal Project

    For what it is worth, I have had great luck with permatex liquid aviation gasket cement. I learned about on my airplanes. I had an air compressor which regularly blew the head gasket. That stuff on both sides and it hasn't blown in 15 years!
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    790 head

    Is that head missing two cam caps?
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    Shaving and razors

    I haven't shaved since Monday, August 3, 1980 when Hurricane Celia blew us all to hell. No water and power for about a month and by then I saw no reason to ever shave again.
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    Bike stalled out on the freeway. HELP!

    Vapor lock would happen if it is hot weather, not cold.
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    My first countersteering

    Push Down!
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    How much gas till reserve?

    Good thing you don't live in Texas. Hitting reserve here randomly is asking to be walking!
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    My first countersteering

    Please get and read Proficient Motorcycling by Hough. It can save your life! I read it after being a rider for nearly 50 years and still learned a lot.
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    when men were men

    Geolpilot and his ex in 1971 in the Colorado Rockies on a 1970 Daytona.
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    reproduction fuel tank seam trim

    It doesn't serve any function, therefore, not worth much.
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    Joe Lucas "Prince of Darkness"!

    I kept the ugly plastic lights and I like them for one reason. I live on the corrosion coast of Texas and plastic doesn't corrode!
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    Someone to Lean On

    Oh wow. Yes TRIUMPH!
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    Bonneville Garage Sale Post #1

    The parts arrived today, very well packed. Thank you much.
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    Bonneville Garage Sale Post #1

    I'll take the headlight bucket, the mirrors, and the headlight ears. Sending PM.
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    Brake rotors

    You can always look in a parts book or go to BikeBandit and look up the parts from each year to see if they have the same part number.
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    Passenger Pegs Swap (L->R Side)?

    It will probably work for the passenger, but the bike will only make left turns.
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    Footpeg Break Issue

    That would be panties!
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