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  1. buffalodave

    Removing front wheel to replace tire

    We all know how any wrenching project can be full of surprises. Example: Today I decided to replace the worn stock front tire (Tourance) with a new one (Anakee II), before heading out west on my next trip. All went well until I tried to remove the front axle. Unbelievably tight. I had to weld a...
  2. buffalodave

    Removing front wheel (when on the road)

    Does anybody have advice on removing the front wheel when bike is on center stand? eg. in case of flat front tire while on a road trip? And no, my fat-a***** GF does not travel with me on the road. So much for the counterweight idea!
  3. buffalodave

    Throttle Body Icing

    Has anyone here ever experienced icing up of the throttle bodies causing a failure to return to idle? I had this happen to me near the top of Mt Washington, NH at 6,250 feet. Occurred shortly after starting engine (cold) for the return trip down the mountain. Air temp approx 36 degrees F. I had...
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