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Reply #15 - 06/23/07 at 23:28:23

Thanks for all the replies!!!
Whew! Trying to touch up on reading all the posts!
I'm sure I'll be commenting more soon.
For now, just taking it in.
Opened up the low speed mix on the carb, nice. No bluing.

I'm really mad at lady that had the bike before me. She lived right near the Gulf, and I don't doubt she got some salt water on it.
Little bit of rust and corrosion on some points. So I'm battling that. but it's cleaning up good. The chrome is ok, but there is already a good amount of pitting on the engine covers. Bummer. I'll get some detailed pics up soon.

Other than that, haven't ridden/drove anything but the bike all week!
Big Harley town here. It's cool to have them wave then do a double-take like: "What the hell was that?" Cheesy

Cheers!

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justin_o_guy Ex Member	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #16 - 06/24/07 at 03:12:07 Pitting on engine covers? Check"Black & Bling" in the tech section. Tha'll keep you busy for a few minutes.
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drharveys - FSO Serious Thumper Offline Greetings from San Luis del Norte! Posts: 1776 St Louis MO Gender:	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #17 - 06/26/07 at 18:01:50 I'm definitely in favor of proper riding gear. For warm weather riding, look into the armored vented/mesh textile stuff. I'm a big fan ever since I nearly passed out from riding in a midwest summer in full leathers! Enjoy the new bike -- you made a great choice!
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Reply #18 - 06/27/07 at 18:09:13

Congrats on the bike and the excellent score on the MSF, that is one of the safest things you can do in this lifestyle.

2nd safest thing you can do it ATGATT - All The Gear, All The Time.

I live on the coast in North Carolina. Temps here in the summer get the same as in FL. I ride with riding boots, Fieldsheer 4 season mesh pants, Joe Tocket Phoenix mesh jacket, Power Trip perforated leather gloves and new Sporpion EXO-400 helmet (had an Arai till Father's Day). Only time I get hot is sitting still in heavy traffic. I am actually cooler with the jacket on then with it off. The jacket channels air around the torso to help keep cooler. All are armored.

Just some thing to think about.

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DepotMan YaBB Newbies Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 7	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #19 - 06/27/07 at 20:58:56 Hi BeatDuck I also just finished my training class. Went by the DPS today and passed the test. I have a 07 White S40. Only got to ride for about an hour today because of flooding. I live in the Dallas area. Just cant wait for the Sun. DepotMan
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Reply #20 - 06/27/07 at 23:04:05

Thanks again everyone!!
Been lucky (or not lucky, depending whether you're a rider or a plant) with the rain so far. I saw all that rain in Texas today looking at the weather.
Good to hear about so many people taking the class. I know I've been talking about it a lot.

500 miles down!! I've been riding everyday. Should probably get to work here soon.....

Cleaned up some of the aluminum like suggested, 400, 600, 1000, wool, never dull, brasso.
Don't have a wheel, so it's rub, rub, rub.

Found a easy way to stay cool, don't stop. Grin

I know.... it was just fun to say.....

Had a question about med./long trips.
I start a new thread.

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Beatduck Full Member Alliance Member Offline Spleen tingling fun! Posts: 154 Sarasota, FL Gender:	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #21 - 06/27/07 at 23:28:46 Help! I can't type!!!!
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OK.... so what's the
speed of dark?

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Reply #22 - 06/27/07 at 23:38:26

108' today here in Tucson. I grimace a bit before sitting on the seat, at the lights I try not to put my feet down on the pavement in case my boots melt to the road, air feels like a blowdryer when your movin'. Valves ticking a liittle...feelin' a little woozey.
But it's a dry heat.
Members in Phoenix and Yuma are gonna' call me a wussy.

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Ludicrous Speed !... ... Huh

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justin_o_guy

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Reply #23 - 06/28/07 at 17:21:43

praetorian wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:06:

Congrats on the bike and the excellent score on the MSF, that is one of the safest things you can do in this lifestyle.

2nd safest thing you can do it ATGATT - All The Gear, All The Time.

I live on the coast in North Carolina. Temps here in the summer get the same as in FL. I ride with riding boots, Fieldsheer 4 season mesh pants, Joe Tocket Phoenix mesh jacket, Power Trip perforated leather gloves and new Sporpion EXO-400 helmet (had an Arai till Father's Day). Only time I get hot is sitting still in heavy traffic. I am actually cooler with the jacket on then with it off. The jacket channels air around the torso to help keep cooler. All are armored.

Just some thing to think about.

Are the pants overpants, to wear over jeans? I dont want to have to go in a bathroom to change when I get to the store.

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aridzona...
its a
dry heat

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Reply #24 - 06/29/07 at 06:42:28

Serowbot wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:06:

108' today here in Tucson. I grimace a bit before sitting on the seat, at the lights I try not to put my feet down on the pavement in case my boots melt to the road, air feels like a blowdryer when your movin'. Valves ticking a liittle...feelin' a little woozey.
But it's a dry heat.
Members in Phoenix and Yuma are gonna' call me a wussy.

no name callin here, you're out there riding in the heat with us, 108*, 114*, does it matter? ITS HOT!! 8)

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jpsagaser YaBB Newbies Offline Posts: 2 San Diego, CA Gender:	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #25 - 06/29/07 at 21:25:20 Just wanted to jump on this thread instead of starting my own....just got my first bike/Savage today! I grew up riding a '68 Honda Dream that my dad had back on the farm. Finally got out of the navy and have enough time to own my own. Glad to be part of the community!
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PerrydaSavage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Riding "The Rock"! Posts: 3522 Republic of Newfoundland Gender:	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #26 - 06/30/07 at 02:16:39 Welcome aboard Beatduck and jpsagaser! This is the BEST community on the WWW ... great folk here and we all love the same thing (Suzi's "Wonder Lump" LS650!!) 8)
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Reply #27 - 06/30/07 at 04:28:54

Welcome to your new addiction! Jspagasser.

Can't write much now, I'll fill you all in soon.
Still reading, (when not polishing... Tongue

) working backwards, reading the ones that sound interesting or have good tips like "Ribbed rubbers for my chubby!" on pg.139. HAHA. oh! even better! There's a pun in there!

MORE SOON!
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS FORUM!

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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #28 - 07/01/07 at 08:30:10 Welcome aboard Jpsagaser!
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