That's good to know, Brian. Thanks for posting it, as I'm sure some may be considering the less expensive options.

IMHO and experience, if one O ring started to leak, chances are, the others will too, and most likely, when and where you can least afford it. It may be a pain, but do them all at once. Do you really want to go through this again?

I've found that the EBC pads create a horrendous amount of brake dust, as do most of the lower priced options. The sinstered pads take a while to break in and while they do provide a bit more stopping power, they are very hard on (wearwise) the rotors-not an inexpensive item to replace. Even though ...

How about if you guys explain in plain english for those of us that aren't electronic wizards? inverting input, non-inverting input, comparators,bread board, PNP thingamajigs, etc., All I know about that electric stuff is that it doesn't get along with water, in some circumstances it can kill you, a...

Until you have one of those 'unplanned ride termination' events - then what happens? this is my worry also... I am 78 and if I have an "OFF bike" experience, I will be crammed into a horrible place w/o lots of Space to Isolate in..... the hospital I would be sent to has a lot of people on ventilato...

On my Goldwing, my helmet goes in the trunk when not in use. On the scooters, the helmets go under the seat or in the topcase. At home, if they aren't in their respective rides, They go in their helmet bags and sit on top the the garage refrigerator. All four helmets fit on top of it easily.

^ That's been my experience also. I found to EBCs to be very 'dirty', and not worth the few dollars saved over the O.E.M. pads. While metalic pads seemed to stop better, they do a number on the rotors, which are not cheap to replace.

I'd also check the condition (pressure)of the thirty year old fuel pump, as well as the gas cap, as starting spots. Take a look at your new fuel filter, too.

This may be a bit more helpful:
https://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts ... water-pump

There are other diagrams you can pull up and look at, too.

This may be a bit more helpful:
https://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts ... water-pump

Congrats Mark. I know you'll do it but I'll mention it anyway- don't forget to change the brake fluids and coolant! A good flush of both will help too. Looking forward to watching your progress and what you find.

Thanks for reminding me about the front fender side panels. I think I had one leave while on I-80. It took me awhile to get a replacement, in the right color. I'm heading out to get my tacklebox and then to the garage!

Years ago after losing one, and being on the "frugal" side, I did something similar, but I used two long fishing leaders on each side.

What about some clear,really sticky, tape folded over the edge of your flag? That should stop any unraveling and loose threads. It only needs to be slightly wider than the end of the flag. I'm taking for granted your flag is fraying only at the rearmost edge.

How about some details?

The most common leakage is from the various hoses and clamps. That's where I would start, if it isn't really obvious. For some reason the clamps lose tension over the years

Not a Spring ride, but a few years ago I did a meetup with a scooter group (Maxi-Scoots.com) riding that area roads for the better part of a week. A great bunch of people and great roads. They are going back this September 8-13, using the Harrison area as a base. Any and all are welcome, regardless ...

The only difference is that you "fixed it'. Apparently, you didn't!

Have a price in mind?

Wrong side of the country.

Here's a link to what others have used.

https://darkside.nwff.info/?p=tires

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Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:36 am

Lmbo....Varrrooomm...that went right over his head...lol

and didn't even slow down!

Even if you regularly check your tires, keep in mind that the last 1/3 wears really, really quickly.

John, you're too heavy handed! As long as I run under 75mph, I get 37-40 consistently w/my '93-1500.

All I can say is "WOW". How the heck did anyone survive that?