Melville, I have a right side muffler you could have for the cost of shipping if you'd like. It's in primo condition other than a small rash on the outside rear where it ground on the road after I was boldly knocked off the bike by a woman in a Mercedes. Let me know if you want it.
Chuey
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Thanks for the thought, Chuey! But I think I'm good to go here, as the muffler expenditure is approved. Today I scored a fine Hein Gericke textile jacket from an older gentleman who is hanging up his helmet. Saved enough $$ that Mrs. melville is granting me much leeway in several areas. Also, my MC contract does not permit rash.Chuey wrote:Melville, I have a right side muffler you could have for the cost of shipping if you'd like. It's in primo condition other than a small rash on the outside rear where it ground on the road after I was boldly knocked off the bike by a woman in a Mercedes. Let me know if you want it.
Chuey
I don't recall this Mercedes incident--recent?
I'm in the middle of mounting the headpipes right now, taking a break while my Ring Of Fire beans are coming to a boil. Today's eclipse is coming right close to us, and we thought we'd make some appropriate cuisine.
Call me Mel. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me at home, I thought I would ride about a little and see the other parts of the world.
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Headpipes on!
I then filled the floatbowls and pushed the starter button. It appears I'll be needing a battery. Not sure why--it only sat a year and a half mit the parking lights on......
So I pulled the Kombi over and got the jumper cables out. Turned over much better and I heard a coupla pops, but insufficient fuel and battery for a full VROOM. Next week, I'll have a fresh battery and fuel in the tank, and I'll expect a bit more.
I then filled the floatbowls and pushed the starter button. It appears I'll be needing a battery. Not sure why--it only sat a year and a half mit the parking lights on......
So I pulled the Kombi over and got the jumper cables out. Turned over much better and I heard a coupla pops, but insufficient fuel and battery for a full VROOM. Next week, I'll have a fresh battery and fuel in the tank, and I'll expect a bit more.
Call me Mel. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me at home, I thought I would ride about a little and see the other parts of the world.
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Man, those headpipes look SO SHINY!
Chuey
Chuey
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But I'm really looking forward to giving them their next round of patina.Chuey wrote:Man, those headpipes look SO SHINY!
Chuey
Call me Mel. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me at home, I thought I would ride about a little and see the other parts of the world.
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Wipe them really clean with alcohol or the like before firing it up, or any fingerprints will rapidly turn brown. Don't ask me how I know!
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THANK YOU!!!Tim Shepherd wrote:Wipe them really clean with alcohol or the like before firing it up, or any fingerprints will rapidly turn brown. Don't ask me how I know!
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Ahem,justoneoftheguys wrote:
THANK YOU!!!
Pepsi for you Rob.
Stay away from alcohol.
It's the devil's drink.
Lord of the Bings
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You want me to wipe down my brand new OEM headers with Pepsi before firing it up for the first time?ME 109 wrote:Ahem,justoneoftheguys wrote:
THANK YOU!!!
Pepsi for you Rob.
Stay away from alcohol.
It's the devil's drink.
Will that produce a unique patina?
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Yes, you'll get a nice caramel color (for a short time) which will look like Stainless.justoneoftheguys wrote: You want me to wipe down my brand new OEM headers with Pepsi before firing it up for the first time?
Will that produce a unique patina?
They'll look sweet!
Lord of the Bings