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35123
I thought some more about the whole reasoning behind the RUN/STOP switch. If it's there so you could turn the bike off in an emergency, which emergency would...
eddie
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Mar 1, 2004
11:41 am
35124
... I for one greatly appreciate it! Interesting...perhaps this would explain why my idle noise is "atypical" when it starts up, it matters not if the clutch...
Hubert Few
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Mar 1, 2004
1:27 pm
35125
... It will also shut itself off effectively if one has a firm grasp of the front brake (force of habit) the operator has a brain fart, thinks the bike is in...
Hubert Few
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Mar 1, 2004
1:27 pm
35126
... full ... on ... Hello John, I have one mounted on the L/S main spar, higher than the rear sprocket. It occasionally feels like it's in the way. Others ...
jamrjohnson
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Mar 1, 2004
1:32 pm
35127
After 7 years of MI riding, first one without any leather, all of them without any kind of heat, I have paid my dues! I rode 45 miles to work almost...
ncgenxb76
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Mar 1, 2004
4:30 pm
35128
Just curious how many MI members we have? Might be cool to organize a lunch when riding season truly breaks. Feel free to post or E-mail me off-group. Nate...
ncgenxb76
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Mar 1, 2004
4:37 pm
35129
I'm in michigan Commerce. Kbecker is in ann arbor. Although I'm still waiting to pickup my 04 strom to replace the 03 b. ... From: ncgenxb76 To:...
William Carrothers
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Mar 1, 2004
4:45 pm
35130
... heck, what took you so darn long? I froze my butt off (35deg or lower) one october crossing PA/MI/Canada/NY/MA in summer weight gear and swore never to be...
Matthew Patton
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Mar 1, 2004
5:22 pm
35131
Many thanks for the update from me also. I'm just about to tear into the bike to change the clutch basket but don't have a clue about the "scissor gears". I'm...
Russ Butler
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Mar 1, 2004
5:43 pm
35132
Check this out. Lower one in middle. http://vstrom.info/dmobrien/clutch/dscn0510.jpg Follow the procedure in the service manual. john ... From: "Russ Butler"...
West
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Mar 1, 2004
6:19 pm
35133
john, mucho thanks, russ ... From: "West" <stromereast@...> To: <VStrom2@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 13:13 Subject: Re: [VStrom2]...
Russ Butler
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Mar 1, 2004
6:28 pm
35134
I like the bike so far. Slow speed manuvers are easier than on the Valk. I think I need to get a little more used to seat. About 100 miles and I know it. I...
mikefryman
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Mar 1, 2004
6:54 pm
35135
... Hey Russ, here's the most important thing to know...a tear down is a HELL of a lot easier than the dry clutch on your BMW twins or my Guzzi! ...
Hubert Few
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Mar 1, 2004
7:52 pm
35136
Hubert, Thanks for sharing. I can totally sympathize with you, my BMW K100 looked exactly the same last winter when I changed the clutch on it. What a bitch....
Todd Rigby
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Mar 1, 2004
8:34 pm
35137
On Mon, 1 Mar 2004 07:00:34 -0500 eddie wrote: ; I thought some more about the whole reasoning behind the RUN/STOP switch. ; If it's there so you could turn...
Jeffrey Kaplan
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Mar 1, 2004
8:34 pm
35138
It DIDN'T turn off? Then the tip-over switch didn't do it's job. Yikes!!!! The run/stop switch on my old Honda was tiny. It was a wierd rocker type where the...
eddie
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Mar 1, 2004
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35139
In a message dated 2/29/2004 9:46:30 AM Central Standard Time, siouxcityboom@... writes: The easy answer is: Don't get yourself in that situation. Habits...
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harrygambill
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Mar 1, 2004
9:27 pm
35140
Here's another angle on the kill switch. In the "old days" the ignition switch was located in various locations all over a bike. I had or saw bikes with the...
Mark
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Mar 1, 2004
11:14 pm
35141
... itself off when leaned over more than about 65 degrees. ... You should investiate that. It should shut off after about 3 seconds. It's easy to check & get...
West
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Mar 1, 2004
11:21 pm
35142
On Mon, 1 Mar 2004 18:14:35 -0500 Mark wrote: ; Here's another angle on the kill switch. In the "old days" the ignition switch was located in various...
Jeffrey Kaplan
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Mar 1, 2004
11:51 pm
35143
On Mon, 1 Mar 2004 17:56:37 -0500 West wrote: ; > No, it doesn't. My bike was flat on its side (no side cases on), and ; > still running with me under it. ;...
Jeffrey Kaplan
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Mar 1, 2004
11:54 pm
35144
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Mar 1, 2004
11:58 pm
35145
Aerostich Darien Jacket, Overpants and Back Protector Jacket is grey size X-LARGE Pants are Black size 40 Jacket comes with gray reversible zip in fleece liner...
seperation1
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Mar 2, 2004
2:11 am
35146
... Damn that looks fun--just the thing to try on a rental......
Jim Lutter
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Mar 2, 2004
3:50 am
35147
Many, many THANX for the DVD, mate, got here this morning, couldn't wait and popped it into the Comp, instead of waiting for tonight to watch at home. ...
Pete
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Mar 2, 2004
4:06 am
35148
have mine mounted on the left side of handlebar. would send you pics but my bike is in a large state of not put togeter right now. ran tube under tank to the...
swoope3636
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Mar 2, 2004
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35149
On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 06:20:49 -0000 swoope3636 wrote: ; but my bike is in a large state of not put togeter right now. Is that in any way related to being...
Jeffrey Kaplan
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Mar 2, 2004
6:34 am
35150
nope, never run out of beer at work, or rum at home. the issue is tires on rims. hope to god i get them back in am. the good news is i got my gearview put...
swoope3636
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Mar 2, 2004
7:18 am
35151
... I'm guessin' John is a pilot for American Airlines. When they ask on the airplane what I want to drink, I always say "I'll just have whatever the ...
Jim Lutter
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Mar 2, 2004
8:25 am
35152
OK Guys, Be honest now. How many of you hadn't noticed that the petrol tank is not symetrical? I've had my tank off at least a dozen times and hadn't noticed...
NignMoi
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Mar 2, 2004
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