607 Search Results for "install stories"

• Re: NOW T-H-I-S IS A PRESIDENT

  • From: australian6
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    Hey Rob, Mate you got my vote!!!!

    But to hell with voting you in, we will just stage a "popular uprising" and install YOU as the President!!

    With such a magnificent and talented cabinet in place this country will be sorted within a couple of weeks.  Btw I would suggest Dr.Phil for the role of Minister for Health & Welfare, FreeBear as the Minister for Transport, Roads & Infrastructure, PioneerGirl with her "take NO shit

  • 1 day ago
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  • Forum: Jokes! Joke...

• Help, I don't have a name to h

  • From: Gussi
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    Hello from Africa, Vancouver and Iceland.

    I work in Africa, live in Vancouver but born and raised in Iceland. I have to admit I don’t have any nickname but because my name is Gunnsteinn Jónsson I really should get one. People have a very hard time pronouncing my name, so every time someone calls out a word that starts with a G, I always answer in case they might be talking to me.

    Many of the stories I have read here are very interesting. After reading how many of you got your

  • 2 days ago
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  • Forum: General...

• Quick Release Tip of the Week

  • From: manybikes
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    Kyle Bradshaw meets with National Cycle's Paul Gomez this week to learn about their cutting-edge quick-release technology, their superior wind deflection products (windshields), new products coming to market, and much more!

    You will get a better understanding of how the technology works and an even better understanding of the superior quality and dedication to the customer that National Cycle brings to the motorcycle industry.

    Switchblade Quick Release Windshields: Cruiser Riders now can enjoy unprecedented convenience, quality and function through an innovative line of quick change windshields. The SwitchBlade System is hilighted by National Cycle's Quickset IV mounting hardware. Featuring National Cycle's exclusive Cushion Wheels, the attractive, buffed stainless steel mounts allow the rider the ability to install or remove a windshield easily, in less than 10 seconds - with NO TOOLS.

    
    
    Windshield Mounting Kits: Strong, sleek, elegant and functional! QuickSet4 secures your SwitchBlade windshield with bulldog tenacity, but is attractive and refined when the shield is off. Our innovative Cushion Wheel spools turn and flex, allowing the shield to lock into place with a reassuring "pop". Want to remove or change the shield? A gentle tug is all that is needed.
    
    
    Windshield Lowers Chrome Lowers extend the protection of your SwitchBlade windshield and, with a National Cycle Light Bar, form an integrated front end look. We engineer our Chrome Lowers with these other components to ensure proper fit and appearance. Designed specifically to fit with our innovative QuickSet4 SwitchBlade windshield mounts. A QuickSet4 Mount Kit is required to fit these particular Chrome Lowers.
    
    
    Vstream Windshields: National Cycle revolutionizes windscreen performance with the new VStream®! The advanced 'V' shape and dimensional contours push the wind vortex out and away from the riders' helmet, resulting in a peaceful, quiet environment. Greatly reduced wind noise... much less turbulence... The VStream revolution is here! 
    
    
    Paladin Quick Release Backrests 
    Backrest Mounting Hardware: Integrated Mounting System to be used in conjunction with the P9800 Back Rest and/or P9900 Luggage Rack. Quick Release and Lockable. High-Strength Steel, finished in National Cycle quality bright chrome. Stainless Steel locking mechanism.Integrated Mounting System to be used in conjunction with the P9800 Back Rest and/or P9900 Luggage Rack. Quick Release and Lockable. High-Strength Steel, finished in National Cycle quality bright chrome. Stainless Steel locking mechanism.
    
    
    Other National Cycle  Products
    Hand Deflectors
    Fender Tips
    Light Bars
    Exhaust
    Highway Bars
    
    
    There you have them! 
    
    
    All the parts necessary to make your ride Quick Release! 
    
    
    Thanks for watching this Cruiser Customizing Tip of the Week! 
    
    
    Until Next Week, 
    
    
    Take Care & Ride Safe!
    
    
    Kyle Bradshaw  aka: Manybikes
    
    
    
    

     

  • 2 days ago
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• VStar 1100 Oil Filter Relocati

  • From: Wolfye
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    For those of you who are interested in the final result of the oil filter relocation kit install, here's some pictures of my bike with it installed.

    You can see the chrome filter cover just peeping over the exhaust pipe there. I was a bit worried that all that chrome might look out of place on my black bike, but I think it looks really nice down there.

    One thing I was worried about was people said that the area which was covered by the vanity plate with the YAMAHA logo would look bad because it was under the plate. A little bit of Mr Sheen (Aussie furniture polish) and it came up like there was never anything there

    

     

    You can see the hoses in the picture (right). I was initially worried that they would not fit because when I held it against the bike I could not see how they would. I bought the normal length hoses that came with the kit, but they fit perfectly as you can see.

    The oil filter itself is tucked up under the front. I'll have to see how it goes with crap flicking up from the road onto the chrome I guess.

    All in all, I'm very happy with the results. Now I have to wait to put another 5,000 kms on her so I can do the next oil change myself!

    

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  • 3 days ago
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• Oil Filter Relocation Kit inst

  • From: Wolfye
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    I think it looks really good - it's not really obvious though. In any case, here's to simpler oil changes!

  • 3 days ago
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• Oil Filter Relocation Kit inst

  • From: Wolfye
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    I think it looks really good - it's not really obvious though. In any case, here's to simpler oil changes!

  • 3 days ago
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• Oil Filter Relocation Kit inst

  • From: Wolfye
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    I think it looks really good - it's not really obvious though. In any case, here's to simpler oil changes!

  • 3 days ago
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• Turn signal install

  • From: HMDOZIER
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    her is a better view of the wires inside the housing.

  • 1 week ago
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• Re: Your Name, Handle or what

  • From: tonyl
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    After reading how others got their nicknames I don't feel so silly, they should but I don't.  I grew up in a district of Montreal called "the point", there has even been t.v. specials on it.  Kind of a rough neighbourhood where street fights were common and carrying a knife or chain was common.  My friends at the time nicknamed me "lonewolf" because I never hung out with one gang, I went from group to group depending on what was happening.  We didn't consider ourselves in gangs at the

  • 1 week ago
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  • Forum: General...

• Rear fender racks

  • From: bigbrunk
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    OK, I've been searching and searching for a rear fender rack for my 07 750 Shadow Aero. Here's the problem. I put a Mustang seat on the bike this fall and I LOVE IT !! BUT.........I can't seem to find a rear fender rack that is compatable with the Mustang seat. Every rack I've found is made to fit with the stock seat. There are some comments/reviews in the parts sections that tell you how to modify the racks to fit, or how to just "jam it under the seat", but I'd really rather have one that is made to fit. Less hassle, less chance of me wrecking it, when I do the install. I really don't want to get into drilling new holes in the fender to install a rack.

     Does anyone have any suggestions, ideas or feedback ?

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  • 2 weeks ago
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• Thank you for your Service

  • From: dmeach
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    JUST A COMMON SOLDIER
    
    (A Soldier Died Today)
    
    by A. Lawrence Vaincourt
    
    
    
    He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast,
    
    And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past.
    
    Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done,
    
    In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one.
    
    
    
    And tho' sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke,
    
    All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.
    
    But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away,
    
    And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today.
    
    
    
    He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife,
    
    For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life.
    
    Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way,
    
    And the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today.
    
    
    
    When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state,
    
    While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great.
    
    Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were young,
    
    But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung.
    
    
    
    Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land
    
    A guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man?
    
    Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife,
    
    Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?
    
    
    
    A politician's stipend and the style in which he lives
    
    Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives.
    
    While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all,
    
    Is paid off with a medal and perhaps, a pension small.
    
    
    
    It's so easy to forget them for it was so long ago,
    
    That the old Bills of our Country went to battle, but we know
    
    It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys,
    
    Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys.
    
    
    
    Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand,
    
    Would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand?
    
    Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend
    
    His home, his kin and Country and would fight until the end?
    
    
    
    He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin,
    
    But his presence should remind us we may need his like again.
    
    For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part
    
    Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.
    
    
    
    If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
    
    Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.
    
    Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say,
    
    Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.
    
    
    
    
    
    © 1987 A. Lawrence Vaincourt
    

    
    

  • Blog post
  • 2 weeks ago
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• Success!

  • From: gypsypearl
  • Description:

    I just wanted to thank all of my CC friends who posted kind words of encouragement, tips, and insight into my mechanical disability in installing a sissy bar all by myself!

    I'm posting a new picture of my bike in its current state...it changes all the time (I'm still finding "my" look).

    It took all of 30 minutes today - something I couldn't do in two hours on Sunday!

    Ya'll are the best!

    Marianne

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  • 2 weeks ago
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• To All Veterans A Big Thanks

  • From: madcow
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    Spent some time this morning with the two of the most important guy's in my life, my father and grandfather. I just wanted to let them know how much I love them & how proud I am for their service to their country. My grandfather was a "doughboy" in WW1 & my father was in the USAF in the Korean conflict. Both are very proud of the time they gave for their country and fly the "Red, White, & Blue" with pride on Veterans Day. While talking to them, I noticed many of their neighbors also fly "Old Glory" with pride, because of the service they gave defend this great nation. I was humbled; by seeing so many veterans gathered together. Men & woman who had defended this land in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, WWII, WWI, The Spanish American War, & the Civil War. You’re thinking by now "Where the heck is he at?" Well, I'm at my Dad & Grand-dads gravesites. I never met my Granddad, he passed before I was born, and I lost my Dad in 1999. I grew up hearing of the stories my granddad told Dad about fighting the "Hun" in the "Great War"! My Dad didn't talk much about service time in Korea, but as I got older, seeing programs about the Korean War, I knew it wasn't a pleasant experience. I never said thanks to my Dad till it was to late.  

       The point of this story is: Weather it's a relative, friend, or co-worker, don't wait to show a "Vet" how proud you are of their service, to their country. Till they are gone. Let them know today!" So with that said thanks to all of you in the community who has served. I could name many of you by name, but I would be still posting this on the 12th. By the time I am done..."A BIG THANKS" for your service guy's & gal’s! You’re a "COOOL Group"!

    Chris/aka Madcow

    P.S. Want to especially thank a guy who spent more time under the water than above during his "stint" in the Navy. You always make me laugh when I feeling down! I won't embarrass him by giving his name, since most of you know whom I'm talking about...He's had it rough lately but he's still there for the rest of us.... 

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  • 2 weeks ago
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• not dead yet, what now?

  • From: copperguy
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    So, I was looking in the barn this morning, 16'x28'. Three boys, two raised and gone, last one almost 16. Do you ever get your space back? Ya I know you will miss them when they are gone, bla,bla,bla, But how long do I hold onto their crap, what do I do with all the toys,dirt bikes, go kart???? let alone the amount of bikes we have collected.This pic is only the tip of the ice berg. it does not show what is next to me and in the loft. NO TORNADO could carry this barn away. To long to wait for Grandbabies, let alone, long enough for them to grow up to enjoy this stuff, but I surely dont care to buy it all again IF I HAVE IT NOW. How did u all deal with empty nest???  I already went to neighbors house and asked if he hunted or fished, or just enjoyed shooting. To young to curl up and die. Everything I do,  I have done with my boys. Not going to tell you it wont be nice to have a clean house. But for 25 years all the fishing,hunting,wrenching,target and sport shooting,mushroom hunting, ICE fishing, movie watching has all been with my boys. NONE OF THAT I DO WITH THE WIFE.  Never thought I would live long enough to have such questions, but time is upon me. WOULD BE REAL INTERESTED in your stories relating to this problem.
    
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  • 2 weeks ago
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• The Fun Stuff

  • From: shadowfox
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    Fun Stuff

    

     

    I had a blast this weekend. I did my first ride with over 100+ bikers. Probably closser to 200. We had our Toy Run and I got to be in it. What an experience. First my friends and I met up probably about 10 of us, then we all went to the Toy run. There were bikes every where. All the groups of bikers met up and talked for a while. The group kept getting larger and larger. All kinds of people and groups some independent riders fell in and then when it was time we all rolled together with a police escourt through town to the drop off point. It was a hudge group by this time and we took both sides of the street for as far as I could see. Bikes of all types and people of all kinds also. we all talked and hung out then went for free chilli. Best time I have had yet on the bike. This is what bikers are all about getting together and sharing the ride. The stories and friendships made are great. Just loving it.....

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  • 2 weeks ago
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• OK, so I'm not mechanically in

  • From: gypsypearl
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    I just bought a sissy bar for my bike and received it a couple of weeks ago.  No problem, I thought to myself, I'll have this done in no time.

    Well, the rains came and my bike was filthy, so the next nice weekend I'll detail my bike and put on my sissy bar.

    I spent four hours today, trying to clean, polish, wax and install...the clean, polish and wax went fine.  The sissy bar is still in the box.

    I tried...I really did!  My fingers are sore from messing with those stupid bolts.  Finally got the bracket on the right side - man, I'm moving now (after an hour!).

    The left side was a complete disaster.  After an hour, one bolt won't seat right no matter what I do.  I just took off the successfully installed bracket, tightened down the bolts on the other side the best I could (with one still sticking out about 1/4"), tested to make sure I hadn't screwed anything else up and put my bike up,

    I did remove my curved luggage rack and put my 2-up seat back on.

    It just frustrates me that I try so hard to be self-sufficient but I failed so miserably.

    So I admit it...I couldn't do it TODAY! Maybe next weekend...

     

     

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  • 2 weeks ago
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• Riders Passion Clock and Therm

  • From: manybikes
  • Description:

    In this Cruiser Customizing Tip of the Week, Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing meets with Riders Passion's Jeremy for a walk through of their clock and thermometers.

    Jeremy and Kyle discuss frequently asked questions from both the Cruiser Customizing Customer Service Team as well as the Riders Passion Crew. In addition Jeremy talks about what sets Riders Passion apart from other motorcycle clock manufacturers. Some of these include: 

    • 10 Year Warranty!
    • Quartz Components
    • 100% Waterproof
    • Aircraft Grade Billet Aluminum
    • Triple Chrome Plating
    • Both C and F on the thermometer face
    • and  much more...

    Click here to watch the  Riders Passion Tip of the Week Video 

    Click  here to see the Metric Installs of Stem Nut, Handlebar Mount, and Windshield mount clock and thermometers. 
    Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing shows just how easy it is to install Riders Passion Stem Nut, Handlebar, and Windshield mount clocks and thermometers.

    Click here to see the Harley Davidson Stem Nut Video Install
    Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing shows just how easy it is to install Riders Passion Stem Nut mount clocks and thermometers onto Harley Davidson motorcycles. 

    Thank you for watching this  weeks Riders Passion Tip of the Week!

    Until Next Week -> Take Care and Ride Safe!

    Kyle Bradshaw
    Cruiser Customizing: Community Director
    aka: manybikes

     

     

     

  • 3 weeks ago
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• Riders Passion Harley Davidson

  • From: manybikes
  • Description:

    In this Cruiser Customizing Tip of the Week, Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing meets with Riders Passion's Jeremy for a walk through of their clock and thermometers.

    Jeremy and Kyle discuss frequently asked questions from both the Cruiser Customizing Customer Service Team as well as the Riders Passion Crew. In addition Jeremy talks about what sets Riders Passion apart from other motorcycle clock manufacturers. Some of these include: 

    • 10 Year Warranty!
    • Quartz Components
    • 100% Waterproof
    • Aircraft Grade Billet Aluminum
    • Triple Chrome Plating
    • Both C and F on the thermometer face
    • and  much more...

    Click here to watch the  Riders Passion Tip of the Week Video 

    Click  here to see the Metric Installs of Stem Nut, Handlebar Mount, and Windshield mount clock and thermometers. 
    Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing shows just how easy it is to install Riders Passion Stem Nut, Handlebar, and Windshield mount clocks and thermometers.

    Click here to see the Harley Davidson Stem Nut Video Install
    Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing shows just how easy it is to install Riders Passion Stem Nut mount clocks and thermometers onto Harley Davidson motorcycles. 

    Thank you for watching this  weeks Riders Passion Tip of the Week!

    Until Next Week -> Take Care and Ride Safe!

    Kyle Bradshaw
    Cruiser Customizing: Community Director
    aka: manybikes

     

     

     

  • 3 weeks ago
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• Riders Passion Tip of the Week

  • From: manybikes
  • Description:

    In this Cruiser Customizing Tip of the Week, Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing meets with Riders Passion's Jeremy for a walk through of their clock and thermometers.

    Jeremy and Kyle discuss frequently asked questions from both the Cruiser Customizing Customer Service Team as well as the Riders Passion Crew. In addition Jeremy talks about what sets Riders Passion apart from other motorcycle clock manufacturers. Some of these include: 

    • 10 Year Warranty!
    • Quartz Components
    • 100% Waterproof
    • Aircraft Grade Billet Aluminum
    • Triple Chrome Plating
    • Both C and F on the thermometer face
    • and  much more...

    Click here to watch the  Riders Passion Tip of the Week Video 

    Click  here to see the Metric Installs of Stem Nut, Handlebar Mount, and Windshield mount clock and thermometers. 
    Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing shows just how easy it is to install Riders Passion Stem Nut, Handlebar, and Windshield mount clocks and thermometers.

    Click here to see the Harley Davidson Stem Nut Video Install
    Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing shows just how easy it is to install Riders Passion Stem Nut mount clocks and thermometers onto Harley Davidson motorcycles. 

    Thank you for watching this  weeks Riders Passion Tip of the Week!

    Until Next Week -> Take Care and Ride Safe!

    Kyle Bradshaw
    Cruiser Customizing: Community Director
    aka: manybikes

     

     

  • 3 weeks ago
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• ape hangers

  • From: rodaseo
  • Description:

    looking for ape hanger idea for my shadow aero 750.  prefer to not have to install new cables.  Any suggestions with pics?

     

    thanks,

    Erick (member name Rodaseo)

    erodas@pcsiiinc.com

     

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  • 3 weeks ago
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