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    Current R/R thoughts

    Good summary, MelloDude. I myself ran through the RR headache recently. I chose the R1 RR route. I added VFRness from wiremybike for added...
    Post by: irvfr, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    melted stator wires

    Pliskin, glad to hear that you fixed the RR problem. I replaced my old RR (stock) with a used Yamaha R1 RR (from an '06). It seems working...
    Post by: irvfr, Mar 6, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    12.6 volts at ilde

    Squirrelman, I hear you. I shouldn't idle for a prolonged time. Glad that I caught this problem at my garage not at a remote roadside....
    Post by: irvfr, Feb 25, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    12.6 volts at ilde

    Hi, Pliskin, what a coincidence. It seems my RR is finally giving up lately. I still have the infamous original RR (SH579A-11)!!! When I started...
    Post by: irvfr, Feb 25, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Northern NJ / Eastern PA riders... Its getting to be that time again...

    Pilskin, 45,000 gallons of water is approximately 30x30x7' of water. That's a lot of water. Hope everyone is safe. I couldn't ride much...
    Post by: irvfr, Sep 27, 2011 in forum: USA - Northeast
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    Helmet Help Please!

    If the forehead has a hot spot, try with some cushion on that area. Maybe put a patch (about 1/4 inch thick) on the top of the head toward front...
    Post by: irvfr, Sep 4, 2011 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Northern NJ / Eastern PA riders... Its getting to be that time again...

    KC-10, sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the ride at the Hawk's Nest. Weekend is not a good time visit there. Too much traffic. A friend of...
    Post by: irvfr, May 5, 2011 in forum: USA - Northeast
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    Northern NJ / Eastern PA riders... Its getting to be that time again...

    Hello, everyone. It was a loooooong winter. How have you been? I wish everyone not suffered too much PMS. Over the winter, I got anther...
    Post by: irvfr, Apr 25, 2011 in forum: USA - Northeast
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    Cheapo China Leather Jackets???

    Yes, as the air gets cold, its density increases, which means the air is getting thicker. So you and your bike feel more resistance as you blast...
    Post by: irvfr, Oct 9, 2010 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Tire mounting questions

    Hi, Dino. I just replaced my front and rear tires today. There is a shop in Garfield (running his own business out of his garage) doing a decent...
    Post by: irvfr, Sep 16, 2010 in forum: USA - Northeast
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    Getting a feel for a Poconos ride.

    Was a great run today Good to see you all today. Weather, roads, food, and of course the riders were all perfect. Thank you, Randy, for leading...
    Post by: irvfr, Sep 5, 2010 in forum: USA - Northeast
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    Getting a feel for a Poconos ride.

    I just got home late. Yes, I guess it is the gas station at the intersection between Rts.6, 97 and 209 in Port Jervis.
    Post by: irvfr, Sep 4, 2010 in forum: USA - Northeast
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    Getting a feel for a Poconos ride.

    I would like to join this time. 7:00 am at the info center is too much for me. I will arrive at Mobil on Main Street before 9.
    Post by: irvfr, Sep 3, 2010 in forum: USA - Northeast
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    Favorite Roads

    That's my favorite route near my house. But I don't think I ever saw a single naked person ever. Maybe I was so much focused on the road hazards....
    Post by: irvfr, Aug 13, 2010 in forum: USA - Northeast
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    Getting a feel for a Poconos ride.

    Wish I could join you tomorrow. With packing for vacation next week, I will be quite busy tomorrow. Have a great ride all. Will join you folks...
    Post by: irvfr, Jul 17, 2010 in forum: USA - Northeast