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Topic: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
Matt
Replies: 50
Views: 60852
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:16 pm Subject: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
| Yep, It must be cause after tapping into it the cruise has been working flawlessly. Haven't used it on any long trips yet, but it will get more use I'm sure. Is there anyplace I can get a free electri ... |
Topic: Front brake master cylinder rebuild |
Matt
Replies: 9
Views: 17232
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:07 pm Subject: Front brake master cylinder rebuild |
| Earlier today I completed the fork seal replacement and installed the front fender extender, and after 50+ miles it seems as though I did it allright. Replaced just about everything and I sure am glad ... |
Topic: Online tire buying? |
Matt
Replies: 10
Views: 14639
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:37 pm Subject: Online tire buying? |
| www.motorcycleproshop.com seems the cheepest I found, and shipping I think is only $9 per tire. I've never ordered from here, but after comparing several different tires it seems like this is where I' ... |
Topic: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
Matt
Replies: 50
Views: 60852
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:10 pm Subject: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
| Got the cruise working by switching to the larger coil wire. I'll give it a better test this weekend to see how it works in different conditions. I installed it with the vaccum canister and was able t ... |
Topic: Fender Extender |
Matt
Replies: 9
Views: 13520
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:17 pm Subject: Fender Extender |
| I bought a real nice front fender extender off ebay a couple weeks ago for a fair price. The quality is better than I expected, its is made out of a rubber material instead of hard plastic. Theres ano ... |
Topic: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
Matt
Replies: 50
Views: 60852
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:10 pm Subject: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
| I've switched the small green for the larger green; I read that it don't matter which coil. Is the larger wire needed because it is higher power/voltage? I'll see if it works on the ride to work in th ... |
Topic: Front brake master cylinder rebuild |
Matt
Replies: 9
Views: 17232
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:05 pm Subject: Front brake master cylinder rebuild |
what all did you get in the kit, and is the part number I listed also the kit you ordered?
Matt |
Topic: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
Matt
Replies: 50
Views: 60852
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:25 pm Subject: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
| Well, its a no go after the first test ride for my cruise install. The power light illuminates, but pressing the set button doesn't engage, just a decelerating coast. When I hooked it up I used one of ... |
Topic: Front brake master cylinder rebuild |
Matt
Replies: 9
Views: 17232
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:04 pm Subject: Front brake master cylinder rebuild |
| I noticed today that its dripping at a good rate. My question is the rebuild route to take. If I buy the $47.95 rebuild kit from Beemerboneyard it looks like it only comes with the piston. Is this cor ... |
Topic: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
Matt
Replies: 50
Views: 60852
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:26 am Subject: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
| I guess I'll stick with my original plan and include the vacuum canister with the install. I was able to pick up a real nice small ball type canister with built in check valve on eBay last month, chea ... |
Topic: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
Matt
Replies: 50
Views: 60852
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:24 pm Subject: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
| No vacuum canister needed, that makes things easier. I've seem that paint advertised for plastics but wanted to make sure. Is tapping into one coil good, or should it be both? Still curious about the ... |
Topic: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
Matt
Replies: 50
Views: 60852
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:06 pm Subject: Yet another satisfied Audiovox cruise control customer |
Hi Larry,
I have my unit still in the box awaiting install. Did you install a vacuum canister and if so where? It looks like you painted the control housing black, did you and with what kind of paint ... |
Topic: GPS Navigation, who has what. |
Matt
Replies: 28
Views: 22683
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:27 am Subject: GPS Navigation, who has what. |
| I have a Garmin Nuvi 250; in December it was the cheapest Garmin unit that spoke street names. It is fast to acquire a signal and very accurate. The feature I wish I now had was the route creation fun ... |
Topic: Metzeler ME880 sizes for K1100LT? |
Matt
Replies: 11
Views: 19390
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:04 am Subject: Metzeler ME880 sizes for K1100LT? |
| I'm going to go with the Macadam's. I've never had a flat with the Michelin's I have on my Explorer, so I may have as good of luck with moto tires from them as well. Looking at prices online it seems ... |
Topic: Fork seal part number confirmation needed |
Matt
Replies: 5
Views: 11561
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:43 am Subject: Fork seal part number confirmation needed |
Hi,
I'm currently waiting for my fork seal parts to arrive. I ended up ordering more parts than I probably will need to replace but feel if its apart they may as well be replaced with new. One part ... |
Topic: Metzeler ME880 sizes for K1100LT? |
Matt
Replies: 11
Views: 19390
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:24 pm Subject: Metzeler ME880 sizes for K1100LT? |
| I've also thought about the Macadam's and Lasertec's, as these do come in the right sizes. I think I'll investigate a little more. I've read some prior posts on these models. Anyone have any updates o ... |
Topic: Metzeler ME880 sizes for K1100LT? |
Matt
Replies: 11
Views: 19390
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:08 pm Subject: Metzeler ME880 sizes for K1100LT? |
110/90H18 FRONT
140/80VB17 REAR
Is there any problem using this front tire size as it seems 110/80/18 is not an available size? Next nearest is 100/90H18 FRONT
I think this would be a fine set ... |
Topic: Power socket used for battery tender? |
Matt
Replies: 3
Views: 8483
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:16 pm Subject: Power socket used for battery tender? |
I tried again, and I now can get voltage at all 3 sockets without ignition on. Thanks
Matt |
Topic: Searching Forums |
Matt
Replies: 2
Views: 27079
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Forum: Suggestions Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:37 pm Subject: Searching Forums |
| It seems like it is not possible to search the forums by choosing "Search topic title only". I have found this function to be very helpfull and quick on other web forums I search. Doing a se ... |
Topic: Power socket used for battery tender? |
Matt
Replies: 3
Views: 8483
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:33 pm Subject: Power socket used for battery tender? |
| I took voltage readings with the ignition off on the three power sockets, and I only see battery voltage in the socket next to the key ignition switch. I couldn't find any voltage in the socket under ... |
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