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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Ever try ky for cable lube ?simular application.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ko4qc
Seriously..you are a total DUMBASS!!!...

You are calling me the dumbass? Sometimes it is better to keep your trap shut and let people think you are stupid, than to open and let them know it.

Now back to my blinker fluid, Thanks for all of the insight guys! i think I will try the KY jelly for starters, will that void my warranty?

I was on the phone with a gf and couldent stop laughing from reading this thread so she got mad and hung up! lmao
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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My favorite brand is made by K-Y.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ko4qc
Seriously..you are a total DUMBASS!!!...
Come on man! Why make fun of this most important overlooked maintenance requirement.

What's cheaper, blinker fluid or a new wiring harness?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Blinker fluid? Arrrrg....

 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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dont forget to check your Canooter valve too.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Quickstang83
dont forget to check your Canooter valve too.
On no, I missed that one in the manual also. Woops, sorry I've got a Road King. They apparantly don't have a Canooter valve, that's for the Sportys only.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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that canooter valve is realy close to the muffler bearings, you need a sky hook to pull them out... check the manual it tells how to do it
 
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And to think all this time I was using vodka and bondo mix. What a dummy! Keep em in the wind............HOLLYWOOD
 
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vodka and bondo is old school, these new bikes require high tech lubricants for the blinkers!
 
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