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My dual filament bulb had the absolute TINIEST break in the wire right next to the post. I couldn't even see it... my husband found it. My brake light worked fine, it was just the tail light wire that was broken. Course I hadn't replaced it though either. The only other way I can think of to check for faulty wiring would be to trace it out using the wiring diagram and use a continuity meter to check for breaks in the wire. Sorry - not much help.

Please forgive me if I'm posting this in the wrong forum. With this being a 3-day (rainy/windy) weekend I thought I could get some things checked out on my bike. My husband thinks I'm crazy, but I did it anyway (just like a woman, eh?). Here's how she's looking at the moment... She seems to feel a bit wiggly in the front end when I get her going (around 40-45 mph). Maybe because it's such a small bike that's just how it is, but I'm not really sure since I don't have anything to compare it to. ?? Anyway, the tire pressure is good so I thought I should have a look at the run out, bearings, etc. so I took off the tires. The bearings (front and rear) feel good (not rough or catchy) and the run out is good (front and rear tires). So I must just be paranoid... unless there's something else I should check? I've also been hearing some noise from my rear brake and thought while I was at it I might as well look into that too (I mean the tires were already off so what the hell). The front and rear brake shoes look like they have plenty of material left on them, but I think they are shiny. The manual states that I can use 320 sandpaper to rough them up. Do the shoes look like I should give that a try? The manual also states that I can clean up the drums with 400 emery cloth (for any scratches) and then lacquer thinner. My rear shocks are quite squeaky and unfortunately they are obsolete. I found a guy in town who said he can probably get some made for me so I may spring for the rebuild-able ones. So since I had everything else off already, I took those off too. I'll be taking them over to the guy tomorrow morning. The front forks seem to have plenty of cushion when I push on them, but is there a way to "test" them? Should I drain the oil and change it out? I think the rear sprocket looks good so I don't think I'll pull the change lever to check the front. Really she had less than 600 miles on her when I bought her so there can't be that much wear on the chain and sprockets, right? I think I'll clean them while they're off (is kerosene the best thing to use for that?). Of course, not being ridden for a long time can be hard on a bike too. Are there certain things I should be checking because of that? I'm sure an oil change and fresh gas can't hurt. I ran into a snag with the brake cable though. It's fraying at the lever end, and wouldn't you know it, the cable is obsolete. I forgot to ask the guy at the shop if that's something he can get using the measurements, but I searched the forums and also found where splittie65 recommended Venhill Engineering so I may check them out. Here's hoping I can get it all back together right! Any input, suggestions, scoldings are welcome! btw - sorry if the pics are crap... it's hard for me to take one-handed pics with my phone. oh, and just on the odd chance, anyone know how to get oil and grease out of clothes? i was smart enough to put on my apron, but not smart enough to put on the coveralls! another lesson learned the hard way.

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Wouldn't want to do that laundry. Muah ah ah.

He doesnt have to pay to get his butt waxed... he just rides.

This is one of those chicks who give girls a bad name. Sad really. We're not all that stupid.

(ROFL) Holy hell. "I know you think I'm crazy..." Ha! I know you're crazy!

Hi BlackStar. I think you have to have an account with photobucket (or similar), unless you have your own server, to host the images. Then you just use the URL of the image location on their server. How's that? Clear as mud? If I remember right there's a discussion in the FAQ forum about posting pics too.

LOL! You'd really need an exhaust heat shield with that outfit, eh BlackStar?

Agreed!

As Tom Waits said "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." (bastards anyway)

I'll be interested to find out how you do the jockey shift as one day I'd like to build my bike that way. I'll stay tuned...

What a beautiful bike... and such attention to detail. Did you decide not to go with the jockey shift then? Just thought I'd chime in too since I got to read through your project. It was nice to see all of the Farmer County Choppers episodes all at once. Looks and sounds tight! (way better than what you started with - IMHO)

Not very lady-like of me again, eh?

Ah... makes perfect sense now. Sorry

I thought the kid would stand up at the end of the video and be "pitching a tent" in his pants (have a hard on)... or are you just giving me shit?

what's "natters" precious? (in my best gollum voice... and off topic)

Looks like you "know" divster... and we all have to start somewhere.

LMAO. luv the backup singers. Thought for sure the kid would stand up with a boner at the end.

I did! I wasn't going to vote for crap. ha, ha j/k Actually I thought it was really well done... sounds like something I would actually listen to. The first gal was not really my style, and although I do like Dylan (and love me some CCR) the second guy really didn't do it for me either. I love Vince Noir's Electro, but techno's really not my thing unless I'm at a rave or a happening (which is never). The last guy reminded me of something I couldn't quite put my finger on... John Lennon maybe? There was kind of old-timey sound to his voice... so in all honesty I would have voted for drewpy's young-uns anyway. I wish them the best of luck!!

Mmm... my favorite... running over horse apples and cow pies.

Zero to lawn mowed in 60 seconds.

LMAO! Motha... that gal on the tandem had shorts so short she did just about give us the money shot.