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Forum: Orange Crush 05-19-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 643
Posted By GoNOW
Mixing battery sizes(not voltage or type, wet,...

Mixing battery sizes(not voltage or type, wet, agm, LiON) when connected in parallel is not an issue. 12.6V is fully charged be it a 2Ah cell or a 200Ah cell. This is assuming the cells are...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-19-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 601
Posted By GoNOW
My ADV model R&R is seeing 17V now, so it's going...

My ADV model R&R is seeing 17V now, so it's going out.
I just order this. http://roadstercycle.com/
Forum: Vendors 05-01-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 111
Posted By GoNOW
Oberon contact info?

I have been trying to get in contact with Oberon for some time. Both their contact form an a email address I found. No response. Are they still in business?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-30-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,512
Posted By GoNOW
I can't speak for other dealers, but not wanting...

I can't speak for other dealers, but not wanting to mount customer provided tires can also be due to the crap they bring in. I did one last week that was an obvious cheap Chinese factory second. It...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-29-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,512
Posted By GoNOW
Many places will match online prices, if they...

Many places will match online prices, if they can.

You didn't read my post. A dealer makes no profit, in fact looses money, paying retail prices buying tires from Bike Bandit, then reselling them...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-29-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,512
Posted By GoNOW
Parts Unlimited, Tucker Rocky, and Western Power...

Parts Unlimited, Tucker Rocky, and Western Power Sports are the big three.
They are mostly distributors, but some have house brands.

If you want a Perelli tire, you can't order it direct from...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-27-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 255
Posted By GoNOW
Three Bond 1184 is the stuff we use to assemble...

Three Bond 1184 is the stuff we use to assemble engine halves on many motocycles that do not use a gasket. Applied correctly, it works great. Too much, or not waiting for it to setup, will cause...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-27-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 255
Posted By GoNOW
Three Bond 1184 will do the trick. Just apply it...

Three Bond 1184 will do the trick. Just apply it right.
Some shops have a machine that will cut gaskets.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-26-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,512
Posted By GoNOW
Here is the secret to wholesale tires. The more...

Here is the secret to wholesale tires. The more you buy, the cheaper they get. It does not matter brand or style. For the big shops/mega malls/online stores who buy tires by the semi-load, the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-25-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,512
Posted By GoNOW
It's all really flat rate time. They just...

It's all really flat rate time. They just calculate it as shop rate X book hours. They do that because shop rate is different for every shop. Because every shop is in a different area with...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-25-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,512
Posted By GoNOW
That is exactly how the entire auto industry...

That is exactly how the entire auto industry works. They look up how long the repair will take in the book, and you pay that price. Assuming the tech is paid by the job, if the repair takes less...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-24-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,512
Posted By GoNOW
Preach it brother. Guy came in today with 2...

Preach it brother.

Guy came in today with 2 quad tires that needed to be mounted to his rims. He brings the old tires on the rims along with new tires (he didn't buy them from us). He asked if we...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-22-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,512
Posted By GoNOW
I am a wrench monkey and not the owner and have...

I am a wrench monkey and not the owner and have no control over operating hours. Staying late is common, but not an hour late. The customer had a ride planned the next day and really wanted new tires...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-22-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,512
Posted By GoNOW
I appreciate customers that know what they want....

I appreciate customers that know what they want. Saturday I stayed 15 minutes after we closed trying to find a throttle cable for a customer who came in with the cable in hand, but didn't know what...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-22-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,512
Posted By GoNOW
Customers judge dealers, and dealers judge...

Customers judge dealers, and dealers judge customers. We are both in the market to make money to buy food and pay bills.

When a customer comes in for a $30 (labor) oil change, he/she is looking...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-13-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 499
Posted By GoNOW
I have seen quite a few HID kits come into and...

I have seen quite a few HID kits come into and out of the shop, and I have removed quite a few too. The quality of the kits are all over the map. I have even seen a ballast blow on a high dollar kit....
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-10-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7,151
Views: 540,613
Posted By GoNOW
With all the roads very winding, you don't need...

With all the roads very winding, you don't need very much of a spot light. A flood works well. Not tried a headlamp since I have aux lights, but a helmet light should do well.
Forum: Vendors 04-09-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,105
Posted By GoNOW
I am guessing this is the links Mike botched up. ...

I am guessing this is the links Mike botched up.

http://www.bajadesigns.com/ProductDetail?ItemNumber=487063
http://www.bajadesigns.com/ProductDetail?ItemNumber=497063

And at this point, I...
Forum: Vendors 04-08-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,105
Posted By GoNOW
Since that's my bike in the photo, let me say the...

Since that's my bike in the photo, let me say the mounts are very strong. I have done 100 miles of off road since the install and the lights have not moved. They are tucked up very tight to the...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-02-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,669
Posted By GoNOW
I wish I could find good customers. I spent an...

I wish I could find good customers. I spent an hour past closing, off the clock, getting a bike fixed for the customer that they just had to have for the weekend. Then they don't pick it up for 2...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-01-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,779
Posted By GoNOW
https://photos-5.dropbox.com/t/0/AABB5Nwp9gUOE8Y-z...

https://photos-5.dropbox.com/t/0/AABB5Nwp9gUOE8Y-zIzCZnqRlmdCOR8QihyUnvSC5xJcoA/12/24907255/jpeg/1024x768/3/1364889600/0/2/BD%20Lights.jpg/WNuUbOgLpids_Rooxb6Yb1dypv-RnkldrL1g9yCmDJM
Just put a set...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-01-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7,151
Views: 540,613
Posted By GoNOW
How hard is it to get unlost? All you have to do...

How hard is it to get unlost? All you have to do is walk downhill.
Forum: Equipment 03-31-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,727
Posted By GoNOW
I have the HF tire changing stand with bead...

I have the HF tire changing stand with bead breaker, but I don't have the motorcycle adaptor. I just use the stand part for car and ATV tires since they are the only ones that will fit.

If I can...
Forum: Equipment 03-31-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,727
Posted By GoNOW
They are more trail tools then shop tools. At...

They are more trail tools then shop tools. At the shop, I use my HF bead breaker to pop the bead, then larger tire spoons MP 08-0409 to spoon off the tires. The BeadPros are not that easy on the...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-30-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 7,906
Views: 1,462,038
Posted By GoNOW
They are prototype mounts from BajaDesigns.

They are prototype mounts from BajaDesigns.
Forum: Orange Crush 03-30-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7,906
Views: 1,462,038
Posted By GoNOW
Tested out a set of Baja Designs Squadron LED...

Tested out a set of Baja Designs Squadron LED lights. I don't understand how lights that small can be so bright.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/24907255/ADV/BD%20Lights.jpg
Forum: The Garage 03-30-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 672
Posted By GoNOW
Many of the Chinese scooters come with something...

Many of the Chinese scooters come with something like this stock. It's so they can put a big sticker on the side that says ABS and jack up the sale price.
And they don't do anything at all. Total...
Forum: Equipment 03-30-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,727
Posted By GoNOW
We got a set in the shop to test out. I tried...

We got a set in the shop to test out. I tried them on many different wheels. I was even able to pop the bead off a Harley tire with them. It was not easy or quick but it was doable. I just changed...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-29-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7,151
Views: 540,613
Posted By GoNOW
Might be up Sat night watching the sunset from...

Might be up Sat night watching the sunset from the peak. I normally would no go to such a sucky place on a weekend, but it may be my only shot this year.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-27-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,512
Posted By GoNOW
How about a things customers tell dealers. ...

How about a things customers tell dealers.

Ring Ring:
Me: Hello, (insert motorcycle shop name here)
Her: How much to fix a tire?
Me: What kind of bike is it on?
Her: A dirt bike, and I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-27-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,512
Posted By GoNOW
Changing motorcycle tires is nothing like car...

Changing motorcycle tires is nothing like car tires.
I used to teach a collage level automotive class to do quick services. I can do an oil change, full inspection (brake pad thickness, every hose...
Forum: Racing 01-23-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 29,161
Posted By GoNOW
The site is going down, but the torrents may be...

The site is going down, but the torrents may be still active as long as there are seeders.
And the big download is not related to fight club. So it will still be active. Just save the torrent now.
Forum: Racing 01-22-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 29,161
Posted By GoNOW
The Stage 15, Race Review is up and that looks to...

The Stage 15, Race Review is up and that looks to be the last of it.

Thanks everyone for all the help.
I will keep the page up till the end of this week. So grab/watch it while you can.
Forum: Racing 01-21-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 29,161
Posted By GoNOW
Found a problem with the torrent for Stage 14H...

Found a problem with the torrent for Stage 14H 720P and got it fixed. Please redownload.
Forum: Racing 01-20-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 29,161
Posted By GoNOW
Please get a MD5 checksum of the file that will...

Please get a MD5 checksum of the file that will not playback and I will compare it to the one on the server.
Forum: Orange Crush 01-12-2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By GoNOW
Precision Concepts worked with KTM to develop the...

Precision Concepts worked with KTM to develop the suspension on the big KTM. Nobody knows it better.
Forum: Racing 01-12-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 29,161
Posted By GoNOW
I hope so. But we are at the mercy of those who...

I hope so. But we are at the mercy of those who get the coverage for us. It's not like you are forbidden to download both. :D
Forum: Racing 01-10-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 29,161
Posted By GoNOW
I am here. Just had to put in a very late night...

I am here. Just had to put in a very late night at work then got home and crashed into bed.

Everything is up.
Forum: Racing 01-09-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 29,161
Posted By GoNOW
The flash video plays ok on my Nook. And if I...

The flash video plays ok on my Nook. And if I download the flash files (they are MP4), it's perfect playback.
Forum: Racing 01-07-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 29,161
Posted By GoNOW
Yep. Sorry. Unless you are an active member of...

Yep. Sorry. Unless you are an active member of this form, we don't exist. :D
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