AR-NWA ADV BS thread

Discussion in 'Tejas and the Gulf States' started by Elvis70, Mar 27, 2009.

  1. Dravintoad

    Dravintoad Toadthumpin

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    Right next to the blinker fluid reservoir.
  2. mouthfulloflake

    mouthfulloflake Not afraid

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    allowing fluid back in from where?

    ive got a dana 44 empty housing if you want to look at it, its like any other solid axle ive ever seen.

    drain it, refill a known amount, run it, and check later, and check real good for leaks, pinion seal, diff cover, and at the ends of the axle tubes.

    its going somewhere, and youd have to do something silly to get it hot enough to vent otherwise.

    silly, like running a detroit locker on the interstate..



  3. tokyoklahoma

    tokyoklahoma 75%has been 25%wanabe

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    Come to think of it.........it has been sounding like a Calypso Band lately.:huh
  4. mouthfulloflake

    mouthfulloflake Not afraid

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    I feel your pain Mike


    feels like a full time job just keeping the house working enough to be liveable over here.




  5. tokyoklahoma

    tokyoklahoma 75%has been 25%wanabe

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    I had to replace every faucet and water shutoff in the house this summer, along with both toilet valve assemblies.
    I'm just glad that I don't have to pay someone to do everything.:wink:
  6. stuckin

    stuckin Been here awhile

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    If any of u are VETS make sure ur getting ur 10% off at Lowe's
  7. tokyoklahoma

    tokyoklahoma 75%has been 25%wanabe

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    Good for Lowe's.
    I'm not, but most of my family/friends are. I prefer to do business with companies that respect our troupes.:deal
  8. DrLewall

    DrLewall ADV Has gone to SHIT

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    welp...I got him! :clap

    I secured a rat trap to the board and the rat took the bait! If you look at the 1 o'clock position of the tub, you will see the rat as it fell off the board. Apparently, as he pushed on the lever and the trap sprung, he jumped backwards but was not quick enough. The trap bar slammed right across its face. I found the rat on the ground on the left side of the tub

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    the light kinda washes this pic out but you can see me holding the DEAD rat by the tail!

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  9. TRZ Charlie

    TRZ Charlie That's MR. Asshole

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    One word - Condo
  10. mouthfulloflake

    mouthfulloflake Not afraid

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    how did he taste, Doc?
  11. DrLewall

    DrLewall ADV Has gone to SHIT

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    like your sister! :evil
  12. mouthfulloflake

    mouthfulloflake Not afraid

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    If I were single, no kids, no hobbies, and read more books, worked on less stuff, and didnt feel the need to fix things, that would be a great option.

    at this point in my life, it is not a valid one though.

    Im bouncing between living out in the woods with a giant workshop, or burning all of this shit to the ground and living on a sailboat on the coast


  13. mouthfulloflake

    mouthfulloflake Not afraid

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    burnt tuna?



  14. DrLewall

    DrLewall ADV Has gone to SHIT

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    I am game for skipping that 28 deg stuff too...hell for all I care, I would be happy riding to your place and we just ride somewhere and do lunch..right now I dont care if we do hwy or dirt! How abt some back roads out to Gentry and back?
  15. tokyoklahoma

    tokyoklahoma 75%has been 25%wanabe

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    What a great name for a sailboat.:rofl

    If this wasn't the only home my Mom has known since '85, and my Daughter didn't have such a sentimental attachment to it, I would love to live in a condo/townhouse.
    So long as I have a secure garage to store my stuff.:evil
    Maybe after Mom has to go to a 24hr care facility.:deal
  16. NateLePain

    NateLePain The Illegitimate Painter

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    Best moto money I've spent, in my 30 years of riding. :deal

    nlp
  17. stuckin

    stuckin Been here awhile

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    So what did u learn at the class?
  18. DrLewall

    DrLewall ADV Has gone to SHIT

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    hey charlie..sent you via email a proposed route to Gentry..
  19. Dravintoad

    Dravintoad Toadthumpin

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    Nevermind. I figured it out. There are two screws that hold the brake line to the axle with a bracket. I remember when I installed it that these go through the axle tube, essentially making a hole. The oil appears to be leaking out through there.

    And, you're right in that it must be getting hot because the oil is low. I'll clean it up, RTV the holes and refill it. Just not tonight.

    Good thing the weather will be warmer tomorrow. I can take the bike.
  20. NateLePain

    NateLePain The Illegitimate Painter

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    I went in to the class with an open mind, assuming I didn't know jack about riding. The instructor was constantly telling at me to tighten up my knees, turn my head, relax my hands, etc... It was like having a personal trainer.

    nlp