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Old 11-14-2008, 09:54 PM   #1 (permalink)
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it would be brighter if it had cbr 600 forks and desmosidici radial brakes.
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One time at band camp...
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but it is also much cooler because it has a gear driven final drive, which makes it much more visceral.
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So there I was standing on the corner minding my own business when POW outta nowhere
This guy throws a bottle of nitroglycerine at my feet(true story).
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Please post a photo, I'm not sure if i understand the correct lcoation of the valve tappet main jet for that model.
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So I grab the counter in anticipation of the impending loss of consciousness secondary to precipitous drop in blood pressure.
It did not come, so I slowly opened my eyes.
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oh, i think i see what you are saying, the height of the needle was affecting the float, so you went with the synthetic?
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Okay, I'm lost on this thread. Is this just a thread to boost your post counts?
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If so.....I'm in, but it seems silly.
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Okay, I'm lost on this thread. Is this just a thread to boost your post counts?
I'd be careful with how much boost you use as it might push out the head gasket at higher rpm's.
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The counter check blocks flow to the flux capaciter. So you need to adjust flow to the bladder valve. I usually avoid carbs, but I do know that much.
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Like a tornado sucking in anyone stupid enough to get too near.
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your flux capacitor might not be functioning correctly because your R/R isn't feeling the connection between itself and the stator. you can use a tire gauge to balance the performance.
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So I told Jeff, start an IV. Give me a shot of nubain and call the surgeon. Tell him it is me, he'll see me right away.
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There is a new component out there to rplace the flux. Its called a circumpharnageaconnective.
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yeah, but the petcock is vacuum operated, so you need to make sure that your air filter isn't clogged.
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There is a new component out there to rplace the flux. Its called a circumpharnageaconnective.
Do you have a website link you could post up for that?
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The filter is a problem, but if you pull some power off the indicator light should go off and you can complete the mission. If need be you do the first leg part 135 then the return leg part 91.
That is kind of twisting the rules, but not really.
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your flux capacitor might not be functioning correctly because your R/R isn't feeling the connection between itself and the stator. you can use a tire gauge to balance the performance.
First question is if we are dealing with a 5th gen flux capacitor or a 6th gen flux capacitor because there is a difference in the connections and how the feel....
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First question is if we are dealing with a 5th gen flux capacitor or a 6th gen flux capacitor because there is a difference in the connections and how the feel....
yeah the 5th gen is more visceral according to the 5th gen owners here, but there are ways around that. although it is hard to breathe in there, you can always use a gsxr airbox with a cbr 1000 swingarm....but you have to rejet your power commander if you do.
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I believe you may be missing the point here, folks. This is not entirely about the capacity for rationalization. These things can be replicated among several genre. Two or three simultaneously. I have personally done it at least 4 times in the last 10 years. The key point to recall is the refractory period requires potassium. The ion pump must not be interrupted.
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OK, let me put it another way...
It is much like walking under a motion sensor flood light. You see?
The first step activates the switch allowing electricity to flow to the bulb.
Once the bulb is lit, the rest is elementary. Click click. So just then I notice that nitro is mixed in D5-sugar water, if you will. So i am standing in 500 cc of sticky liquid death(again, true story). Needless to say, I was pissed.
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That is something I had not thought about......so what you are saying is, delinking your ion thingy allows your vfr to be a cartoonish impression of an RC212V? I need the schematic for that. and where do i buy the tools? can you rent them?
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yeah, but the petcock is vacuum operated, so you need to make sure that your air filter isn't clogged.

yeah, but if the gyro isn't sync'd to the rotary drive the slagal motor won't pump correctly?
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As long as the voltage output doesn't drop when you turn the key off, it should work just fine, but if it does, you are in desperate need of a carb cleaning, or maybe just a synch.
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