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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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When taking off the front wheel or at least the front brakes, take a Crown Royal bag and put your caliper in it. Then put the string over the shifter pedal or the brake pedal!! Instant paint saver!!!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Thats a great idea!!! Even hide it!!!

Originally Posted by Mickey D
That works.

I used to keep my bike registration in the left handle bar grip. Pull the end plug, roll the registation paper and slip it in. Replace end plug.

Now I just keep it in my wallet, along with my insurance card and CCW permit.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cwoof
One DIY I strongly suggest is replacing your stock shift linkage ball joints with heim joints (see photo). I found out after mine crapped out (200 miles from home, stopping for a red light, went to downshift, and the peddles were blowin' in the breeze) that it is a very common occurance that the front ball joint WILL eventually wear out. Also a good idea to keep wire ties or duct tape on hand, got me home at least!!.
Took care of this on mine this weekend. WOW!! What a difference. No more shifter slop, no more rattle and shifting is so much smoother and neutral is easier to find.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Took care of this on mine this weekend. WOW!! What a difference. No more shifter slop, no more rattle and shifting is so much smoother and neutral is easier to find.
And I bet you get fewer colds.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Gunslingertom
Took care of this on mine this weekend. WOW!! What a difference. No more shifter slop, no more rattle and shifting is so much smoother and neutral is easier to find.
I found the same thing. I was amazed at the difference in the feel when shifting. A much more "solid", "cleaner" shift.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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I found the same thing. I was amazed at the difference in the feel when shifting. A much more "solid", "cleaner" shift.
do all shift rods have the same size tread ???
 
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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do all shift rods have the same size tread ???
When my ball joint broke, I needed a quick fix so I took my shift rod in to a local custom shop and he said he had to measure the thread to order the correct heim joints. I'm not sure what me thread actually was, but NO I beleive they come in 4 or 5 different threads/sizes.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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When my ball joint broke, I needed a quick fix so I took my shift rod in to a local custom shop and he said he had to measure the thread to order the correct heim joints. I'm not sure what me thread actually was, but NO I beleive they come in 4 or 5 different threads/sizes.
Actually, I'm pretty sure all dressers are 5/16-24 thread rod.
 
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And I bet you get fewer colds.
That's true, but if you're looking to cure a case of clap, this isn't for you.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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Actually, I'm pretty sure all dressers are 5/16-24 thread rod.

ok thanks , i guess the best way would be to remove the rod and check the size.

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