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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeUSAF
They do not sell that here in Florida!
That's because no one uses blinkers in Fl. ;-)
 
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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 03:25 PM
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Here ,found one
 
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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 03:35 PM
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Don't forget that those muffler bearings should be serviced regularly, recommended after the 1000 mile brushing-out of the baffles.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Az Limited
I finally found some, thank god, I was running low.......

Is this synthetic or dino??
 
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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dh_meyer
So when are going to get around to discussing TIRE WEAR ?
 
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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 03:44 PM
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I bought the last wireless extension cord they had on sale. They also had their wood burning microwaves on closeout.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rwven
I just finished prepping my bike for a 2-1/2 week tour that I'm starting on Wednesday. My muffler bearings were fine. I switched all my blinkers out to LEDs so I don't need blinker fluid anymore.
I don't think so. I've always heard that LED blinkers require specialized synthetic blinker fluid.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 03:54 PM
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Or send the apprentice to the boiler room for a bucket of steam...or the new sailor down to the sea chest.
 
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In the Army at the motor pool, we got "black out drive fluid" for driving at night. Then there's a "box of ground guides" which is the individual that walks in front and back of equipment And for people that fix things there's the guzinto, goes into,
 
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