Originally Posted by Mickey D

That works.

I used to keep my bike registration in the left handle bar grip. Pull the end plug, roll the registation paper and slip it in. Replace end plug.

Now I just keep it in my wallet, along with my insurance card and CCW permit.

Originally Posted by cwoof

One DIY I strongly suggest is replacing your stock shift linkage ball joints with heim joints (see photo). I found out after mine crapped out (200 miles from home, stopping for a red light, went to downshift, and the peddles were blowin' in the breeze) that it is a very common occurance that the front ball joint WILL eventually wear out. Also a good idea to keep wire ties or duct tape on hand, got me home at least!!.

Originally Posted by Gunslingertom

Took care of this on mine this weekend. WOW!! What a difference. No more shifter slop, no more rattle and shifting is so much smoother and neutral is easier to find.

Originally Posted by Gunslingertom

Took care of this on mine this weekend. WOW!! What a difference. No more shifter slop, no more rattle and shifting is so much smoother and neutral is easier to find.

Originally Posted by cwoof

I found the same thing. I was amazed at the difference in the feel when shifting. A much more "solid", "cleaner" shift.

Originally Posted by bo_bo100

do all shift rods have the same size tread ???

Originally Posted by cwoof

When my ball joint broke, I needed a quick fix so I took my shift rod in to a local custom shop and he said he had to measure the thread to order the correct heim joints. I'm not sure what me thread actually was, but NO I beleive they come in 4 or 5 different threads/sizes.

Originally Posted by Keithhu

And I bet you get fewer colds.

Originally Posted by Gunslingertom

Actually, I'm pretty sure all dressers are 5/16-24 thread rod.