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by hogv8
Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:33 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: Tear Down
Replies: 39
Views: 8398

Re: Tear Down

I really like your rihnocoat frame . If I ever have strip mine down I will be doing the same .
by hogv8
Thu Jul 20, 2017 4:16 pm
Forum: Tech
Topic: Starter Relay
Replies: 13
Views: 2699

Re: Starter Relay

I've found whenever I've had a starter problem it's turned out to be either a loose connection on the starter itself or corrosion on the started connections . I have removed all the wires at the starter, cleaned the connections and all was good again . Might be worth a try , tighten them but just be...
by hogv8
Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: Harley's
Replies: 31
Views: 12814

Re: Harley's

Thanks Gila , I've always tried to make my Boss look as simple and clean cut as possible , your welcome to any of my ideas or style .
by hogv8
Wed Jul 19, 2017 4:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Harley's
Replies: 31
Views: 12814

Re: Harley's

Sweet !
by hogv8
Wed Jul 19, 2017 5:33 am
Forum: General
Topic: Harley's
Replies: 31
Views: 12814

Re: Harley's

The Mindless Philosopher wrote:I sure wouldn't mind one as a backup for when the Hoss breaks.
My wife rides it more than I do .
by hogv8
Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Harley's
Replies: 31
Views: 12814

Re: Harley's

Over the last 55 + years I've owned a bunch of Harley's and I still own one .
by hogv8
Sun Jul 16, 2017 9:24 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: Acceleration hiccup
Replies: 10
Views: 2014

Re: Acceleration hiccup

knockdolian wrote:
hogv8 wrote:My bike always runs good but I still add a can of Seafoam every now and theN and it could be my imagination but the engine seems to fire up quicker and run crisper .
Thanks I'll give it a go. The whole can or the reccomebed oz per gallon ??
I use the whole can with a full tank of gas .
by hogv8
Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:46 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: Acceleration hiccup
Replies: 10
Views: 2014

Re: Acceleration hiccup

My bike always runs good but I still add a can of Seafoam every now and theN and it could be my imagination but the engine seems to fire up quicker and run crisper .
by hogv8
Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: Tech
Topic: Acceleration hiccup
Replies: 10
Views: 2014

Re: Acceleration hiccup

Could be as simple a shit gas (water ) Put a can of Seafoam in your next fill up .
by hogv8
Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:16 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: Horn Upgrade.
Replies: 25
Views: 4762

Re: Horn Upgrade.

Puff wrote:Inspection ?!

WHAT inspection??

:nanner: :rofl: :mrgreen:
NY state vehicle inspection . None in Tennessee?
by hogv8
Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:14 am
Forum: General
Topic: THREAD EDIT: Squeezed Out of Lane
Replies: 10
Views: 3142

Re: Where is the "Brotherhood?"

knockdolian wrote:My driving instructor once gave me som advice. He said "always assume everybody else on the road is an asshole. Most won't disappoint!!!
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Assume th e y are all out to kill you is more like it !
by hogv8
Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:42 pm
Forum: Tech
Topic: Horn Upgrade.
Replies: 25
Views: 4762

Re: Horn Upgrade.

My horn sounds like " you meet the nicest people on a Honda " beep beep but it passes inspection .
by hogv8
Sat Jul 08, 2017 1:34 pm
Forum: Tech
Topic: Horn Upgrade.
Replies: 25
Views: 4762

Re: Horn Upgrade.

I have to disagree. Been riding for nearly 55 years and have used my horn many times, effectively. In CA, where lane splitting is legal, a good, loud horn is a must Different strokes for different folks . Been riding also for over 55 years and have just have not been one to use my horn bike or truc...
by hogv8
Fri Jul 07, 2017 5:39 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: Horn Upgrade.
Replies: 25
Views: 4762

Re: Horn Upgrade.

IMHO a horn on a motorcycle is a totally useless device . OK for trying to get a fellow riders attention for some reason but to get the attention of a vieichle not so much . I have a cheap little quiet horn on my bike strictly for inspection , other than that it never gets used . The same goes for m...
by hogv8
Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:34 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: Need tranny pulled and more
Replies: 4
Views: 1211

Re: Need tranny pulled and more

You should contact Boss Hoss Concepts , I heard they are rebuilding Nesco's and probably would do the whole job for a price ??
by hogv8
Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:18 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2017 La Crosse Gathering
Replies: 18
Views: 8923

Re: 2017 La Crosse Gathering

Is Dale AbEl the guy that always hung around with Marv with the green bike ?
by hogv8
Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:16 pm
Forum: Tech
Topic: 2nd gear light issue - serious
Replies: 19
Views: 4943

Re: 2nd gear light issue - serious

Jack, when I make it up to your house, I'll bring the beer and the Captn. I'd like to see you and your bike in person. I'd be willing to test your planetary with a burn out in the grandkids sandbox, if that ok ? :tequila: Jeff , I travel thru your neck of the woods every February on my way to Flori...
by hogv8
Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:41 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: 2nd gear light issue - serious
Replies: 19
Views: 4943

Re: 2nd gear light issue - serious

I heard that Boss Hoss Concepts is rebuilding Nesco's . Apparently their getting parts somewhere ?
by hogv8
Fri Jun 16, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: Tech
Topic: 2nd gear light issue - serious
Replies: 19
Views: 4943

Re: 2nd gear light issue - serious

Gordon that is great news to hear !! And now you know even more about how your bike is wired for anything that comes up down the road. Somewhere there are a bunch of pictures of parts of my B model all apart when it had broken 1/2 a tooth off the sun gear in the planetary. I don't know where they a...
by hogv8
Fri Jun 16, 2017 6:15 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: 2nd gear light issue - serious
Replies: 19
Views: 4943

Re: 2nd gear light issue - serious

Happy your back up and running , transmission problems always get my complete arresting . Jeff is the man !
by hogv8
Thu Jun 08, 2017 4:06 pm
Forum: Tech
Topic: Stamped Steel to Roller Rocker Swap
Replies: 5
Views: 1498

Re: Stamped Steel to Roller Rocker Swap

I have Crane 1.6 roller rockers in my SB engine . Summit racing or Jegs would have them .
by hogv8
Thu Jun 08, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: LED headlight changeover
Replies: 17
Views: 3992

Re: LED headlight changeover

Cree makes some nice lights .
by hogv8
Fri Jun 02, 2017 8:46 am
Forum: General
Topic: Voice from the past...
Replies: 17
Views: 3684

Re: Voice from the past...

Is it quick ?
by hogv8
Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:43 am
Forum: General
Topic: Voice from the past...
Replies: 17
Views: 3684

Re: Voice from the past...

So the chrome header pipes are just for looks .
by hogv8
Thu Jun 01, 2017 4:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Voice from the past...
Replies: 17
Views: 3684

Re: Voice from the past...

Well I guess I have to be the only dummy to ask , what's in the side car ? I see stuff in there but can make out what it is ?