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Forum: Airheads 05-16-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 472
Posted By rufusswan
I don't have a 'home-made' scabbard but with one...

I don't have a 'home-made' scabbard but with one purchase the rod came with a sturdy canvas scabbard. Far lighter than my PVC or alum cases. Due to rod length it will ride upright like a flag pole.
Forum: Americas 05-15-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 486
Posted By rufusswan
You'll love the Ozarks soon as you go thru the...

You'll love the Ozarks soon as you go thru the rice fields on the Ark. side. Search out a place to cross the Miss. river by barge rather than the bridge at Memphis.
Forum: Airheads 05-07-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 844
Posted By rufusswan
Actually, 'to have heard this here'.

Actually, 'to have heard this here'.
Forum: Airheads 05-07-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 844
Posted By rufusswan
I'm surprised (at least to some small extent) to...

I'm surprised (at least to some small extent) to here this. Comforted even.
Forum: Americas 05-02-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,190
Posted By rufusswan
The 'scenic' routes may not be on the way to...

The 'scenic' routes may not be on the way to where you are going :d!

Check out the Ozark Region here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozarks

The thru route to the south is OKC, Little Rock...
Forum: Americas 05-02-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,190
Posted By rufusswan
The 'scenic' routes may not be on the way to...

The 'scenic' routes may not be on the way to where you are going :D!

Check out the Ozark Region here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozarks

The thru route to the south is OKC, Little Rock amd...
Forum: Americas 05-01-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,190
Posted By rufusswan
Yea, he's saying that if you slab thru Arkansas...

Yea, he's saying that if you slab thru Arkansas (the Ozark mountains) you have missed it.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-29-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10,970
Views: 5,601,801
Posted By rufusswan
Either her or it was Veronica Lake.

Either her or it was Veronica Lake.
Forum: Americas 04-29-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 581
Posted By rufusswan
Routes? If you get down here I can help a...

Routes?

If you get down here I can help a bit, or even a beer and a camp night.

You can pick your routes and destinations, and when roads are flat and straight, one road is as good as the...
Forum: Americas 04-29-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,132
Posted By rufusswan
All true gents, and I admit his biking experience...

All true gents, and I admit his biking experience is a bit of a plus. It is also something that he will have to unlearn. There are NO motorbike lanes, and traffic does not seek to avoid...
Forum: Airheads 04-29-2013, 03:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 632
Posted By rufusswan
You can have everything right, but if the coke...

You can have everything right, but if the coke cable does not push the choke closed, all is knaught.
Forum: Americas 04-26-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 360
Posted By rufusswan
I love a hammock but there are also lots of...

I love a hammock but there are also lots of reasons that they 'don't work'. Do yourself a favor and go to Walmart or such and buy a cheap one to start on.

I've still got a cheap one I've had...
Forum: Americas 04-26-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,190
Posted By rufusswan
I'm with CB. There's only two speeds you can...

I'm with CB. There's only two speeds you can tour, as fast as possible and the other one, no matter what bike your riding. I've been all over on a 150cc scooter and still averaged 37 miles Per...
Forum: Americas 04-23-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 581
Posted By rufusswan
Sounds like a good first trip. As a Missouri...

Sounds like a good first trip. As a Missouri boy I'm not gonna dis our state for some nice roads, but, if you take that particular route from Denver to Nashville you have successfully skipped the...
Forum: Trip Planning 04-19-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By rufusswan
I use Wordpress and Youtube for vids. No it's...

I use Wordpress and Youtube for vids. No it's not perfect but it works easily. You can place vids in your posts while Youtube is your media center.

Photos can be held in WP or for ex. Flickr if...
Forum: Americas 04-04-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 261
Posted By rufusswan
Yes, the MO portion from Harrisonville (just...

Yes, the MO portion from Harrisonville (just south of KC) all the way to Little Rock is as fast as it can be done. It's pretty flat until you get south of Springfield.
Forum: Americas 04-03-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 261
Posted By rufusswan
I can't say exactly as it was waay back in the...

I can't say exactly as it was waay back in the mid 70's last time I was there, but the overhang was originally carverd out for the road 'cause the Elk river is off the east side of the road. I...
Forum: Americas 04-03-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 261
Posted By rufusswan
Your time constraint means that any diversion...

Your time constraint means that any diversion needs to be kinda short, so do this:

Go south on 71 until I44, the west to Joplin. Continue until you can get on 49 south, and you will go by Neosho...
Forum: Airheads 03-20-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 715
Posted By rufusswan
Don't know how I screwed up that post but I did...

Don't know how I screwed up that post but I did :D

I cut my seat from the original foam down to a narrow saddle seat rather than a bench. Lots more room to be flexible now and I can grip the seat...
Forum: Airheads 03-20-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 715
Posted By rufusswan
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4133/5020758062_54d3...

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4133/5020758062_54d39dcb24.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rufusswan/5020758062/)
Forum: Airheads 03-15-2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 308
Posted By rufusswan
You can wrestle the spring but it is a bitch. ...

You can wrestle the spring but it is a bitch. Next time I remove the spring I'll try to do it before I take it off the bike.
Forum: Airheads 03-09-2013, 05:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 431
Posted By rufusswan
Petroleum Jelly. 10,000 uses around the house...

Petroleum Jelly. 10,000 uses around the house or shop.
Forum: Airheads 02-18-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 947
Posted By rufusswan
I keep some single-edge razors blades around, but...

I keep some single-edge razors blades around, but I've had a cheap set of Whitlin' Jack carving knives for a couple of decades that will generally outperform a razor blade. Some like this from ebay:...
Forum: Americas 02-16-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 237
Posted By rufusswan
That works, but the occasional upcoming turn...

That works, but the occasional upcoming turn really is 90 degrees around a fence post - oak or cedar tree and has a damned tight diameter.

Rain or no rain for days, there can be invisible gravel...
Forum: Americas 02-11-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,014
Posted By rufusswan
Late April/early May due to school vacations or...

Late April/early May due to school vacations or warm camping weather. But the tourists crowd the traps of Branson, Eureka Springs, Hot Springs or the lake system camping grounds.

As a biker...
Forum: Americas 02-02-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 202
Posted By rufusswan
Thought I'd add some comments to the flurry of...

Thought I'd add some comments to the flurry of responses you've received :huh

The further south you go the flatter the land is going to be. You can ride the coast for a hell of a long ways, but...
Forum: Airheads 02-01-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,891
Posted By rufusswan
Kinda like a road sign I saw in Tennessee: "...

Kinda like a road sign I saw in Tennessee: " Antiques made - while you wait!"
Forum: Airheads 01-29-2013, 05:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,339
Posted By rufusswan
I put on Duro's on because they were cheap and I...

I put on Duro's on because they were cheap and I considered the old tires dangerous. I still have the Duro on the front but swapped the rear for a Spitfire. I got about 5K miles out of the rear and...
Forum: Airheads 01-14-2013, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 554
Posted By rufusswan
Woody, I've never been inside the forks...

Woody,

I've never been inside the forks but I will do so as soon as I get a few warm days. I have the standard rebuild package from Hucky's in the shop. It contains two black and large rubber...
Forum: Americas 01-13-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,567
Posted By rufusswan
Like most folk, you know you can't go everywhere...

Like most folk, you know you can't go everywhere in the lower 48. Those that do know that the only Great Riding between the Rockies and Appalachia is the Ozark Mtns.
Forum: Airheads 01-08-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,139
Posted By rufusswan
In those days that was a very true statement. ...

In those days that was a very true statement.

Radio was radio but AM was cheap, easy and traveled greater distances at lower power than FM. It was also MONO. FM was the new stereo and required...
Forum: Airheads 01-08-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 523
Posted By rufusswan
I thought I saw them at Hucky's for $50 a piece. ...

I thought I saw them at Hucky's for $50 a piece. My bike came with them and were in real good shape. I fixed a couple of small dents and shined them up.

I guess if you are inclined to gettin'...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-03-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,235
Posted By rufusswan
I soak the dirty nuts/bolts in phosphoric acid...

I soak the dirty nuts/bolts in phosphoric acid then they go on the wheel. Wipe clean and dry. Then they get two coats of clear lacquer which is called nail hardner from the cosmetic counter. A...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-24-2012, 05:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,025
Posted By rufusswan
Or you could just tap it for a smaller drain plug.

Or you could just tap it for a smaller drain plug.
Forum: Airheads 12-23-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,171
Posted By rufusswan
" I'm wondering at the present mileage if a cross...

" I'm wondering at the present mileage if a cross country trip would be taxing on a motor with 50,000 miles" ?

Maybe, but maybe not. My 71 R75 just hit 55K and I woundn't hesitate a minute. I...
Forum: Americas 12-22-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 858
Posted By rufusswan
Yes, for the Chicago to Joplin portion of 66, May...

Yes, for the Chicago to Joplin portion of 66, May has been the traditional start of the riding season. The jet stream has pushed the cold up into Canada and the hot humid weather has not yet arrived...
Forum: Airheads 12-19-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 645
Posted By rufusswan
Petroleum Jelly is a descent substitute for many...

Petroleum Jelly is a descent substitute for many "oils" as well as dielectric grease.
Forum: Airheads 12-11-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,079
Posted By rufusswan
Personally, I think you are 'over thinking' the...

Personally, I think you are 'over thinking' the issue.

On the throttle cables and the choke, the issue is are they really at closed. You don't need to worry about the fully open issue. If you...
Forum: Airheads 12-10-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,011
Posted By rufusswan
Bill what you are describing was sold by Honda. ...

Bill what you are describing was sold by Honda. It's called a Big Ruckus. Here is a shot of a good friends Ruck. She has to carry a cane as she has a very game left leg, but a step-thru frame...
Forum: Americas 12-06-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,103
Posted By rufusswan
Stick Arkansas on that map boys. Bayou county on...

Stick Arkansas on that map boys. Bayou county on the east side and mountains in the north west. Harrison is the capitol of the modern KKK.
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