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Old 07-28-2023, 02:42 PM
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Hehe, you said wood...
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Beat you to Bill!
 
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Old 07-28-2023, 03:02 PM
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Oh boy....is this thread gonna turn into a car repair Q&A thread??
 
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Old 07-28-2023, 03:24 PM
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Chuck, have you checked the hose clamps?
 
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Old 07-28-2023, 03:25 PM
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He said the wheel made a clunking noise when he crossed over a bridge and then started making a squealing sound.
 
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Old 07-28-2023, 04:06 PM
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Well no surprise it wouldn’t start with seventeen year old gas 🤓, my fuel system may need some attention .
 
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Old 07-28-2023, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tonebender
He said the wheel made a clunking noise when he crossed over a bridge and then started making a squealing sound.
thanks Jeff
I have thousands of miles yet to even think about getting mine changed. But the seeds were planted soon as the tires were swapped and I forgot to tell the Indy whether I should get them changed
 
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Well no surprise it wouldn’t start with seventeen year old gas 🤓, my fuel system may need some attention .
it starts with the basics.
pun intended.
 
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Old 07-28-2023, 04:29 PM
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I had 28K on my wheel bearings when I changed tires last month. They were pretty tight compared with the ones I installed. (All ***** Racing)
 
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Old 07-28-2023, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by krwould
Changed the seat out yesterday, Saddleman knuckle Solo. It dropped me back a few inches and lowered a touch.


I’m getting worried for Gail , you now have a car she can’t drive and a motorcycle she can’t ride on 😳
 
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Originally Posted by RKGDCG03
I had 28K on my wheel bearings when I changed tires last month. They were pretty tight compared with the ones I installed. (All ***** Racing)
my bike ha under 6 k on the clock but it did some sitting prior to my ownership in 2018
 


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