Join the Hot Rods Bike Works Forum at Hot Rods Bike Works Magazine to discuss your Hot Rods Bike Works, modifications, latest news, shows, travel adventures and more.Hot Rod's Bike Works Magazine Forumshttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.comFri, 28 Nov 2008 15:11:49 -0800<![CDATA[HELP ME FIND THIS PART!]]>HELP ME FIND THIS PART!
it goes on the cap side lower fork leg, it helps support the front axel. . it replaces the 2 studs with counter bored allens and matches the other lower fork leg. i need the manufacturer and where to get it. kpprstn@yahoo.com

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7262634/general_forum/help_me_find_this_part/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7262634/general_forum/help_me_find_this_partThu, 20 Nov 2008 22:11:15 -0800<![CDATA[WTS: 2007 Cervelo Soloist Carbon Road Bike $2,300]]>WTS: 2007 Cervelo Soloist Carbon Road Bike $2,300
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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7239543/general_forum/wts_2007_cervelo_soloist_carbon_road_bike_2300/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7239543/general_forum/wts_2007_cervelo_soloist_carbon_road_bike_2300Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:11:38 -0800<![CDATA[Dyno Tunning]]>Dyno Tunning
A year ago I put in a big bore kit 95", S&S 510G cam, modified the CV carb and SE flat top pistons in my 01 FLHT.I recently had my heads ported and polished along with bigger valves etc done. Both jobs were done professionally, one by a HD dealer and the later buy a well known custom shop. When I had the latter shop dyno tune my bike they indicated 85hp and 102tq. I had a chance at another HD dealer to run a dyno test (three weeks later) for free and the numbers were 75hp and 84.46tq. Why would there be such a discrepancy on the two tests? Conditions, humidity were almost exactly the same. The HD dealer is now recommending I go with a S&S 585 cam and domed pistons to get more power. I am getting burned by someone? Thanks for the help. Rider54

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Hello, everyone. We are one of the most capable manufacturers of motorcycle electric starter motors in Chongqing, China. Our products are specifically divided into Two Brush Starter Motors and Four Brush Starter Motors. Possessed with advanced techniques, we produce starter motors for high profile OEMs such as Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, etc. If you want to know more about the mentioned parts, you may visit our website www.aihuamotors.com. If you do have interested in our products, please feel free to email me. My email address is shengdoris1110@gmail.com.

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7147292/news_and_updates/four_brush_starter_motors/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7147292/news_and_updates/four_brush_starter_motorsThu, 09 Oct 2008 05:10:52 -0700<![CDATA[Ultra classic radio noise]]>Ultra classic radio noise
Hi Guys anyone out there ride an ultra classic fitted with a cd player radio i get a loud feedback from mine every once in awhile any info would be appreciatted thanks

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7058578/general_forum/ultra_classic_radio_noise/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7058578/general_forum/ultra_classic_radio_noiseSun, 05 Oct 2008 03:10:33 -0700<![CDATA[stripped threads....help!]]>stripped threads....help!
I was changing the cam tensioner shoes on a twincam-B engine and when installing the cam support plate I stripped the #1 and #2 bolt holes in the engine case that are used to secure the cam support plate. These are the holes with the dowel rings for maintaining alignment of the cam support plate. Can anyone tell me how to remove the dowel rings? Also, what would be the best (perm-fix) way to repair these stripped holes? Thanks.

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7042324/repair_and_maintenance/stripped_threadshelp/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7042324/repair_and_maintenance/stripped_threadshelpThu, 02 Oct 2008 21:10:40 -0700<![CDATA[Todd's Garage]]>Todd's Garage
Guys, have you ever held onto magazines for years. Only to finally toss them and a week later you wanted to go back and read a artical you thought you remembered, well it happened to me..I just gave away all my old Hot Rod Bikes mags and i need to see the Todd's Garage artical where he build the bike table from wood to work on bikes... i have tried and tried to find this on the net to no avail.. can anyone help? thanks Roy

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7127109/repair_and_maintenance/todds_garage/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7127109/repair_and_maintenance/todds_garageWed, 24 Sep 2008 17:09:50 -0700<![CDATA[2006 Softail Deluxe]]>2006 Softail Deluxe
I have my bike into Harley to try and figure out what is wrong with it. Right during this year's Sturgis rally, I was unable to maintain a certain speed without it coughing/spitting/surging. However, it's random. It doesn't happen all the time. We tried fuel booster & changed the spark plugs that they recommended. It appeared to work for awhile. After rally, I took it in for my 7500 mile maintenance and told them about my problem. They did the maintenance and in addition changed the air filter which they said was pretty dirty. Again, it appeared to work fine on my ride home. But, then next time I went to ride, it did it again. They have since hooked it up to the computer, downloaded whatever, changed the spark plugs and still nothing. Any ideas?

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7108575/repair_and_maintenance/2006_softail_deluxe/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7108575/repair_and_maintenance/2006_softail_deluxeWed, 24 Sep 2008 17:09:51 -0700<![CDATA[GPS for bikes...]]>GPS for bikes...
I wanted to see if anyone could recommend a good GPS system for a bike. My b/f has a custom rigid frame motorcycle, which vibrates, a lot. I know there are two systems made specifically for bikes but does anyone know if they can handle the vibrations from a rigid frame, not to mention the jolts from hitting any pot holes?

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7108512/general_forum/gps_for_bikes/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/7108512/general_forum/gps_for_bikesThu, 11 Sep 2008 00:09:45 -0700<![CDATA[08 nightster foward control brake link]]>08 nightster foward control brake link
hey fellas! does anyone know if i can replace the ball bolt in the end of a rear brake link? can i just replace it with aregular bolt? thanx for the help.

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1996 Roadking fuel injected. Have a leaking fuel return line under the left side of the tank. Is this a quick disconnect fitting? How do I disconnect it? Do I need to replace the entire line or just an O ring?

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Ok, i have what is titled as a 95 Assembled bike, rigid frame, evo style engine with S&S cases, and carb, and a 4 speed ratchet top kicker tranny, with electric start. i was told the tranny was out of a 75 shovel. i want to change it to a 5 spd. keeping in mind this is an aftermarket frame am i in for a hell of an ordeal swapping it out. Oh it also is equipped with a BDL open primary, chain drive. Thanks

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6908932/repair_and_maintenance/have_questions_need_help/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6908932/repair_and_maintenance/have_questions_need_helpWed, 20 Aug 2008 16:08:02 -0700<![CDATA[CP KUSTOMS- WARNING]]>CP KUSTOMS- WARNING
This is a warning about CP KUSTOMS custom bike builders and its owner Chuck Palumbo. I'm not a great writer but please read this all, its important. I've found one guy who posted on a forum that one bike that the WWE tried to claim was built by Palumbo was a bike built by this other individual and on another forum a girl states "This man is a rapist". I'm not sure about either of their claims, just about what I'm going to say now. Its about time we stand up and say ENOUGH! You can no longer play with human beings and destroy lives. I'm writing this as a warning and a wake up call to all those Chuck Palumbo fans out there. My Aunt knew this man years ago back in his early career and a few months ago they reconnected. He manipulated her to get her to do things to benefit him; e.g. getting promotions advice, she was a promoter, for his bike business and building him a custom page plus connecting him to contacts, like the lead singer of Anna's Brother (myspace.com/revision6) who was an old friend of hers for more than half her life and he was willing to do a concert to promote CP Kustoms in exchange for Palumbo hooking him up to the people in charge of the wrestlers entrance themes- she did this all for free because she trusted him. Now before you guys high five because he is THE MAN!! Palumbo knew from the moment he reconnected with my Aunt that she was very sick with Refrectory Sprue and T cell Lymphoma. She was still recouperating from losing a large chunk of her GI track. He kept pushing that she could trust him and how he cared, the whole time manipulating her to give up things she cared about- like her website helping others with her disease. Finally they got close enough she told him about an abusive situation she was at the mercy of. He promised her he wouldn't walk away. He showed how "tough" he really was by ignoring her calls and messages after that and just blowing her off without a word. He used her for everything he could get and then when it got tough he walked away without second thought. He knew my Aunt was very sick and is lucky if she has a couple years left to live her life and he caused her more pain then most people could imagine. This is not a joke or a gimmick. After he ran away rather than stand up like a man, my aunt couldn't forget the feelings she felt for him because to her it wasn't just lines. June 3rd my Aunt tried to commit suicide in a hotel room in a town where they had talked about seeing each other before he turned and treated her like nothing. She spent a week in ICU. This could have all been avoided because before she tried to take her own life both her friends and I tried to contact him just to talk to her and leave things on a decent basis but this guy ignored us. He didn't care about how dumb she felt in trusting him, the shame she felt into buying into all his manipulation, or how deeply he hurt her by just turning his back when he promised her he wouldn't. My opinion is that once he couldn't use her for his own benefit anymore and he'd actually have to put something into the friendship, not just taking, the guy couldn't care less if she were alive or in the cemetery. The truly sickening part is that Palumbo was the only one on the planet she completely confided in about how bad things were, how scared she was, how confused she was, that she didn't know what to do and even that she was thinking about suicide so she was getting all her things in order and telling people what they meant to her. He KNEW she was crumbling emotionally and rather than stand by her like he promised he would or even help her find help, the decision he made was to turn his back like her life meant nothing and leave her literally hanging. This was not some gimmick but a life in the balance. . When exactly did it become acceptable in society to be morally corrupt, self absorbed and have zero compassion for other human beings? It seems those qualities are the norm in Palumbo's world. Someone was quoted as saying this statement about Palumbo " He cannot see beyond his own needs or wants. Human life doesn't matter to him beyond his own." It's funny but in my opinion I couldn't have said better words when it came to Palumbo. I have no reason to tell you about this except I don't want to see anyone else get hurt. I have no reason to lie and I have nothing to gain in all this. The only person in all this who has anything to lose with this truth being exposed is Palumbo- and he knows this is all TRUE.He knows its true and that's all that matters. My Aunt still cares about him and it destroys her to see what he has become because back in the early days she talks about what a special and good guy he was but like so many in that industry its destroyed anything decent. When my Aunt asked Palumbo what his bad habits were. Well lets just say it wasn't smoking or alcohol. In his words "You know how it is in wrestling!" When my Aunt told Palumbo the person hurting her was just as big as he was Palumbo replied "Are they on steroids?" In my opinion that tells me that he is on roids, to be that big and he believes to be his size you have to be. What can you expect though from a guy who counts Scott Steiner and Steve Austin as buddies? Wasn't Steiner arrested a few years back for trying to run over a cop in a roid rage? Didn't Ausin lose the line between gimmick and ring when he beat up his ex wife Deborah? These are hero's? In my opinion this guy, Palumbo, has a high school mentality. It seems its all about the popularity click for him. My Aunt, as she got stronger and started to talk more, said how he would name drop about Fred Curry from Cinderella being his best friend and how Sammy Hagar was burned out by cocaine. Palumbo's opinion would change about things or people depending on what was popular with his buddies. He'd cut up custom bike builder Billy Lane to everyone saying he deserved to rot in prison for what he did in killing a person in a drunk driving accident- my Aunt never even knew about Lane's accident until Palumbo told her. Then when one of his buddies hooked him up to visit Lane all of a sudden he was bragging Lane was his buddy. When my Aunt reached out to Lane, who she knew and hated, from the past to make amends to him, Palumbo called her selfish. In reality she was trying to protect Palumbo from getting involved in Lane's bad karma because she really genuinely cared about Palumbo. Her being selfish, that's a laugh coming from a guy who knew how badly my Aunt was hurting and decided her life wasn't worth caring about. I could see why these 2, Lane and Palumbo, would be kindred spirits. I mean Lane purposely bragged he was a drunk even on biker build off and he was an accident waiting to happen for years. Of course these 2 would click because it seems, in my opinion, they both think they are so above others that destroying a human life is just an inconvenience to them. They are the victims and the rest of us are just peons in their destiny. No remorse, no concern, and thinking money means more than a life. I'm sure Lane's victims family will much rather have his money at the family gatherings than their loved one. Sarcasm obviously!! Palumbo seems to make decisions based on what his buddies tell him to think, especially a guy named Chavo. I guess he was told what to think concerning my Aunt too because she told me that when she informed him how she was being hurt he was visiting his sister and he was completely steady and standing by her like a true friend would be and told her "You don't have to worry about me walking away, I just need time to think about the legal aspects", but the next time they talked 2 days later he was telling her to purposely become homeless and go live on the streets even though he knew how sick she was, and then he just turned his back on her completely without the respect any human being deserves or even a word to her; just cutting all contact off. I think he was actually trying to see if she would be stupid enough to do exactly what he wanted yet again. My Aunt is no dummy, she just trusts in human goodness and when she makes a friend its all the way, not just in the good times or if it benefits her. She did so much for Paumbo and he did absolutely nothing for her except feed her BS lines!! No one deserves to be treated the way my Aunt was. No one has that right! In my Aunt's words " How do I get past caring for someone in ways I never felt possible? How do I get past believing in another human being with everything inside me? How do I get past trusting someone with all my secrets? How do I get past knowing that in return my life meant nothing to them and I was nothing but a fool believing in everything they said?" You'd think this man would give a crap about what he has done to another human being but he is right back on his myspace page as if she were nothing( www.myspace.com/customchuckyp .... yes that is really him ) in my opinion, trolling for even more woman he could use to benefit himself without, it seems, a care for anyone. If I could give him one piece of advice it would be for him to walk away and distance himself from his so called "buddies", go home to Rhode Island and take a look at his life. Then maybe he could realize the extent of what has done, how my Aunt never did anything but care for him/ trust him/ need him, and maybe find the decent guy my Aunt adored so many years ago. This is not slander or defamation because everything I've said here is completely true and Palumbo knows it. I've done nothing but tell the truth and if this saves someone else from being destroyed or makes Palumbo take a look at what he is doing in this life, than that's all anyone can ask for at this point. Its time we hold these people accountable for people like my Aunt. Its up to you if you buy Palumbo's bikes but would you really want a bike from a guy who has only built about 6, cares nothing about other people and admits he uses drugs? In my opinion its time we all stand up and fight for human compassion and decency telling this guy that his behavior will not be accepted because this is not high school. Besides, in my opinion his bikes are just ripped off designs from other builders. Think about this, what if it had been your family member and someone you loved treated like this? This guy has ZERO biker honor and, in my opinion, so wrapped up in looking like he is cool he lets all his buddies make up his mind for him and has zero concern for who he uses then destroys. Rob

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6992729/news_and_updates/cp_kustoms_warning/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6992729/news_and_updates/cp_kustoms_warningWed, 20 Aug 2008 16:08:00 -0700<![CDATA[CP KUSTOMS- WARNING]]>CP KUSTOMS- WARNING
This is a warning about CP KUSTOMS custom bike builders and its owner Chuck Palumbo. I'm not a great writer but please read this all, its important. I've found one guy who posted on a forum that one bike that the WWE tried to claim was built by Palumbo was a bike built by this other individual and on another forum a girl states "This man is a rapist". I'm not sure about either of their claims, just about what I'm going to say now. Its about time we stand up and say ENOUGH! You can no longer play with human beings and destroy lives. I'm writing this as a warning and a wake up call to all those Chuck Palumbo fans out there. My Aunt knew this man years ago back in his early career and a few months ago they reconnected. He manipulated her to get her to do things to benefit him; e.g. getting promotions advice, she was a promoter, for his bike business and building him a custom page plus connecting him to contacts, like the lead singer of Anna's Brother (myspace.com/revision6) who was an old friend of hers for more than half her life and he was willing to do a concert to promote CP Kustoms in exchange for Palumbo hooking him up to the people in charge of the wrestlers entrance themes- she did this all for free because she trusted him. Now before you guys high five because he is THE MAN!! Palumbo knew from the moment he reconnected with my Aunt that she was very sick with Refrectory Sprue and T cell Lymphoma. She was still recouperating from losing a large chunk of her GI track. He kept pushing that she could trust him and how he cared, the whole time manipulating her to give up things she cared about- like her website helping others with her disease. Finally they got close enough she told him about an abusive situation she was at the mercy of. He promised her he wouldn't walk away. He showed how "tough" he really was by ignoring her calls and messages after that and just blowing her off without a word. He used her for everything he could get and then when it got tough he walked away without second thought. He knew my Aunt was very sick and is lucky if she has a couple years left to live her life and he caused her more pain then most people could imagine. This is not a joke or a gimmick. After he ran away rather than stand up like a man, my aunt couldn't forget the feelings she felt for him because to her it wasn't just lines. June 3rd my Aunt tried to commit suicide in a hotel room in a town where they had talked about seeing each other before he turned and treated her like nothing. She spent a week in ICU. This could have all been avoided because before she tried to take her own life both her friends and I tried to contact him just to talk to her and leave things on a decent basis but this guy ignored us. He didn't care about how dumb she felt in trusting him, the shame she felt into buying into all his manipulation, or how deeply he hurt her by just turning his back when he promised her he wouldn't. My opinion is that once he couldn't use her for his own benefit anymore and he'd actually have to put something into the friendship, not just taking, the guy couldn't care less if she were alive or in the cemetery. The truly sickening part is that Palumbo was the only one on the planet she completely confided in about how bad things were, how scared she was, how confused she was, that she didn't know what to do and even that she was thinking about suicide so she was getting all her things in order and telling people what they meant to her. He KNEW she was crumbling emotionally and rather than stand by her like he promised he would or even help her find help, the decision he made was to turn his back like her life meant nothing and leave her literally hanging. This was not some gimmick but a life in the balance. . When exactly did it become acceptable in society to be morally corrupt, self absorbed and have zero compassion for other human beings? It seems those qualities are the norm in Palumbo's world. Someone was quoted as saying this statement about Palumbo " He cannot see beyond his own needs or wants. Human life doesn't matter to him beyond his own." It's funny but in my opinion I couldn't have said better words when it came to Palumbo. I have no reason to tell you about this except I don't want to see anyone else get hurt. I have no reason to lie and I have nothing to gain in all this. The only person in all this who has anything to lose with this truth being exposed is Palumbo- and he knows this is all TRUE.He knows its true and that's all that matters. My Aunt still cares about him and it destroys her to see what he has become because back in the early days she talks about what a special and good guy he was but like so many in that industry its destroyed anything decent. When my Aunt asked Palumbo what his bad habits were. Well lets just say it wasn't smoking or alcohol. In his words "You know how it is in wrestling!" When my Aunt told Palumbo the person hurting her was just as big as he was Palumbo replied "Are they on steroids?" In my opinion that tells me that he is on roids, to be that big and he believes to be his size you have to be. What can you expect though from a guy who counts Scott Steiner and Steve Austin as buddies? Wasn't Steiner arrested a few years back for trying to run over a cop in a roid rage? Didn't Ausin lose the line between gimmick and ring when he beat up his ex wife Deborah? These are hero's? In my opinion this guy, Palumbo, has a high school mentality. It seems its all about the popularity click for him. My Aunt, as she got stronger and started to talk more, said how he would name drop about Fred Curry from Cinderella being his best friend and how Sammy Hagar was burned out by cocaine. Palumbo's opinion would change about things or people depending on what was popular with his buddies. He'd cut up custom bike builder Billy Lane to everyone saying he deserved to rot in prison for what he did in killing a person in a drunk driving accident- my Aunt never even knew about Lane's accident until Palumbo told her. Then when one of his buddies hooked him up to visit Lane all of a sudden he was bragging Lane was his buddy. When my Aunt reached out to Lane, who she knew and hated, from the past to make amends to him, Palumbo called her selfish. In reality she was trying to protect Palumbo from getting involved in Lane's bad karma because she really genuinely cared about Palumbo. Her being selfish, that's a laugh coming from a guy who knew how badly my Aunt was hurting and decided her life wasn't worth caring about. I could see why these 2, Lane and Palumbo, would be kindred spirits. I mean Lane purposely bragged he was a drunk even on biker build off and he was an accident waiting to happen for years. Of course these 2 would click because it seems, in my opinion, they both think they are so above others that destroying a human life is just an inconvenience to them. They are the victims and the rest of us are just peons in their destiny. No remorse, no concern, and thinking money means more than a life. I'm sure Lane's victims family will much rather have his money at the family gatherings than their loved one. Sarcasm obviously!! Palumbo seems to make decisions based on what his buddies tell him to think, especially a guy named Chavo. I guess he was told what to think concerning my Aunt too because she told me that when she informed him how she was being hurt he was visiting his sister and he was completely steady and standing by her like a true friend would be and told her "You don't have to worry about me walking away, I just need time to think about the legal aspects", but the next time they talked 2 days later he was telling her to purposely become homeless and go live on the streets even though he knew how sick she was, and then he just turned his back on her completely without the respect any human being deserves or even a word to her; just cutting all contact off. I think he was actually trying to see if she would be stupid enough to do exactly what he wanted yet again. My Aunt is no dummy, she just trusts in human goodness and when she makes a friend its all the way, not just in the good times or if it benefits her. She did so much for Paumbo and he did absolutely nothing for her except feed her BS lines!! No one deserves to be treated the way my Aunt was. No one has that right! In my Aunt's words " How do I get past caring for someone in ways I never felt possible? How do I get past believing in another human being with everything inside me? How do I get past trusting someone with all my secrets? How do I get past knowing that in return my life meant nothing to them and I was nothing but a fool believing in everything they said?" You'd think this man would give a crap about what he has done to another human being but he is right back on his myspace page as if she were nothing( www.myspace.com/customchuckyp .... yes that is really him ) in my opinion, trolling for even more woman he could use to benefit himself without, it seems, a care for anyone. If I could give him one piece of advice it would be for him to walk away and distance himself from his so called "buddies", go home to Rhode Island and take a look at his life. Then maybe he could realize the extent of what has done, how my Aunt never did anything but care for him/ trust him/ need him, and maybe find the decent guy my Aunt adored so many years ago. This is not slander or defamation because everything I've said here is completely true and Palumbo knows it. I've done nothing but tell the truth and if this saves someone else from being destroyed or makes Palumbo take a look at what he is doing in this life, than that's all anyone can ask for at this point. Its time we hold these people accountable for people like my Aunt. Its up to you if you buy Palumbo's bikes but would you really want a bike from a guy who has only built about 6, cares nothing about other people and admits he uses drugs? In my opinion its time we all stand up and fight for human compassion and decency telling this guy that his behavior will not be accepted because this is not high school. Besides, in my opinion his bikes are just ripped off designs from other builders. Think about this, what if it had been your family member and someone you loved treated like this? This guy has ZERO biker honor and, in my opinion, so wrapped up in looking like he is cool he lets all his buddies make up his mind for him and has zero concern for who he uses then destroys. Rob

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6992726/general_forum/cp_kustoms_warning/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6992726/general_forum/cp_kustoms_warningSun, 17 Aug 2008 18:08:45 -0700<![CDATA[atv's]]>atv's
I'm looking for parts for a 1984 Honda TRX 200.This thing is giving me fits trying to find anything new or used.I found out after I bought it that it's unique in that it was manufactured for a short time and thtas probably why I can't find anything.If anybody can help I sure would appreciate it.I thing if possible I'll just clean it up and sell it,any help there would be appreciated also. Dan Sickler sickler55_1@msn.com or 928-289-5563 Winslow,Az.

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6981107/general_forum/atvs/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6981107/general_forum/atvsWed, 30 Jul 2008 15:07:40 -0700<![CDATA[M.F.Egan.Vintage Motorcycles]]>M.F.Egan.Vintage Motorcycles
Could someone find me his contact details please. Kind Regards Simon

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6939600/favorite_places_to_cruise/mfeganvintage_motorcycles/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6939600/favorite_places_to_cruise/mfeganvintage_motorcyclesTue, 22 Jul 2008 17:07:00 -0700<![CDATA[Junk Yards, Salvage Yards and Motorcycle/ATV Recyclers]]>Junk Yards, Salvage Yards and Motorcycle/ATV Recyclers
Finished this database not long ago and thought you guys would appreciate it... Lists junk and salvage yards in all the states, just click your state on the map. http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/Junk-Yards-Salvage-Yards-Auto-Recyclers.asp

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6884819/repair_and_maintenance/junk_yards_salvage_yards_and_motorcycle_atv_recyclers/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6884819/repair_and_maintenance/junk_yards_salvage_yards_and_motorcycle_atv_recyclersFri, 27 Jun 2008 13:06:50 -0700<![CDATA[SPARK PLUG GAP]]>SPARK PLUG GAP
HELLO I JUST BOUGHT A 2007 SPORTSTER 1200 CUSTOM, I NEED TO CHECK THE SPARK PLUG GAP AND I WONDER JUST WHAT THAT IS???

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6860538/repair_and_maintenance/spark_plug_gap/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6860538/repair_and_maintenance/spark_plug_gapSun, 22 Jun 2008 19:06:40 -0700<![CDATA[CVO Air filter Tour bike]]>CVO Air filter Tour bike
After such a huge investment into a bike that should be good to go, is there an upgrade to the guts of the air filter? The Stealer says there is for about $144. Can't figure that out. Planning on getting a 2 into 1 ceramic pipes but want to know the "generic" means to doing this. Right now, its $1200 for the exhaust, filter, and FI programmer. What brands are most predictable without dynos? So much updated items out there its like going to a candy store... What are the preferences out there? Aloha :cool:

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6815324/repair_and_maintenance/cvo_air_filter_tour_bike/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6815324/repair_and_maintenance/cvo_air_filter_tour_bikeFri, 16 May 2008 15:05:44 -0700<![CDATA[throttle handle on sportster]]>throttle handle on sportster
Need help installing throttle handle on 2004 sportster. Can't get the throttle cables off.

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6726232/repair_and_maintenance/throttle_handle_on_sportster/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6726232/repair_and_maintenance/throttle_handle_on_sportsterMon, 12 May 2008 03:05:16 -0700<![CDATA[tire change on 04 road king]]>tire change on 04 road king
never changed a rear tire on dresser. what difficulties can I expect? Looks like the left exhaust must be removed? How about drive belt adjustment? They charge 2 hrs. labor to change a tire, doesn't look to tough but?? Thanks for any step by step help.

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6753507/repair_and_maintenance/tire_change_on_04_road_king/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6753507/repair_and_maintenance/tire_change_on_04_road_kingWed, 16 Apr 2008 00:04:55 -0700<![CDATA[Looking for biggest V Twin motor out there???]]>Looking for biggest V Twin motor out there???
:cool: :shocked: :D Gotta have big......... BIG............. :grin: BIGGERRRRRRRRRRRRRR !AHhahahaha :smirk:

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6670409/general_forum/looking_for_biggest_v_twin_motor_out_there/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6670409/general_forum/looking_for_biggest_v_twin_motor_out_thereFri, 11 Apr 2008 14:04:50 -0700<![CDATA[Street slammer handle bars on 08 Fat Boy]]>Street slammer handle bars on 08 Fat Boy
Does anyone know the length for idle/throttle cables, and brake lines when putting on HD street slammer handle bars on a 2008 Fat Boy? HD sells them but I want to go through another vendor. Any help would be appreciated.. Thanks

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6660725/tech_tips/street_slammer_handle_bars_on_08_fat_boy/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6660725/tech_tips/street_slammer_handle_bars_on_08_fat_boyThu, 10 Apr 2008 01:04:48 -0700<![CDATA[dropped in to see wahtz happ'nen !]]>dropped in to see wahtz happ'nen !
:grin: Just dropped in to see whatz happ'nen. So far so good. Great bunch and cool projects! I love the fabricating planing horse trading stuff before it goes on the road caue the real story lies in your efforts to get it on the road !!!!!!!!! :cool: Hi all. Hear from you soon. J ;)

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]]>http://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6687039/general_forum/dropped_in_to_see_wahtz_happnen/index.htmlhttp://forums.hotrodsbikeworks.com/70/6687039/general_forum/dropped_in_to_see_wahtz_happnenTue, 08 Apr 2008 13:04:34 -0700<![CDATA[Chain to belt conversion???]]>Chain to belt conversion???
Hey guys, Can anyone tell me what it's going to take to switch from chain final drive to belt on a 1980 Superglide? I already have a rear wheel off a Heritage. Thanks, James

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