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Author Topic: A tough roll......"Shake Down"  (Read 4930 times)
RonHolly
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USAF Ret. '68-'92

Tampa, Florida


« Reply #40 on: December 10, 2013, 06:17:37 PM »

The turn signal switch is not very "finger" friendly.  Seems it takes extra effort to turn that sucker off.  I push it inward and just doesn't want to co-operate!  Found several times that I left the blinker on and confused other drivers my intent.  Could put me in a dangerous situation. 


Just shot some WD-40 into the switch housing and everything is nice and easy and now switch turns off every time.
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'98 Valkyrie, '05 Triumph Speedmaster
'77 Gold Wing, '81 Gold Wing,
olddog1946
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Moses Lake, Wa


« Reply #41 on: December 10, 2013, 07:16:52 PM »

The way things are going with my Beemer I'm thinking of going down to one, the Valk!  Have to give that some hard thinking though.  I really like riding my Beemer.  It's a "Bitchin" ride!




I also have an 02 LT (light truck), with 105000 miles on it. I honestly think it will outrun the Valk and there is no way I can beat that 55-56 mpg I get riding between 60-65 or the 40's in the 70's. I think your's is "prettier" than mine, though.
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US AIR FORCE E7, Retired 1965-1988
01 Valk Std.
02 BMW k1200LTE
65 Chevelle coupe, 1986 Mazda RX-7 with 350/5spd, 1983 Mazda RX-7 with FOMOCO 302/AOD project, 95 Mustang GT Convertible 5.0, 5 spd
Moses Lake, Wa.   509-760-6382 if you need help
RonHolly
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USAF Ret. '68-'92

Tampa, Florida


« Reply #42 on: December 11, 2013, 03:28:59 AM »


I also have an 02 LT (light truck), with 105000 miles on it. I honestly think it will outrun the Valk and there is no way I can beat that 55-56 mpg I get riding between 60-65 or the 40's in the 70's. I think your's is "prettier" than mine, though.
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My LT has 49K on it now and is starting to cost money here and there.  Nothing is cheap to repair on an LT, as I'm sure you are aware!  Must be an Air Force habit to like the LT's.  I'm also retired AF '68 to '92.  My neighbor, a '94 Harley Low Rider owner, is really pushing me hard with money offers to sell my LT to him.  I really don't have the room for two bikes and may sell it to him.
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'77 Gold Wing, '81 Gold Wing,
olddog1946
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Moses Lake, Wa


« Reply #43 on: December 12, 2013, 11:37:22 AM »


I also have an 02 LT (light truck), with 105000 miles on it. I honestly think it will outrun the Valk and there is no way I can beat that 55-56 mpg I get riding between 60-65 or the 40's in the 70's. I think your's is "prettier" than mine, though.

My LT has 49K on it now and is starting to cost money here and there.  Nothing is cheap to repair on an LT, as I'm sure you are aware!  Must be an Air Force habit to like the LT's.  I'm also retired AF '68 to '92.  My neighbor, a '94 Harley Low Rider owner, is really pushing me hard with money offers to sell my LT to him.  I really don't have the room for two bikes and may sell it to him.
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BMW = BRING MORE WAMPUM
I got mine cheap cheap cheap, needing a clutch. Dealers want $2500 to replace one. Did it myself and saved 1900 bucks. But you are right as rain about being spendy. Not to mention a pain in the tush to work on. As long as I'm able to enjoy them both I'll keep em, but since mine have to sit out side I've got more room. However, I can't find a thing wrong with cash in hand.
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US AIR FORCE E7, Retired 1965-1988
01 Valk Std.
02 BMW k1200LTE
65 Chevelle coupe, 1986 Mazda RX-7 with 350/5spd, 1983 Mazda RX-7 with FOMOCO 302/AOD project, 95 Mustang GT Convertible 5.0, 5 spd
Moses Lake, Wa.   509-760-6382 if you need help
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