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« Reply #140 on: July 06, 2009, 10:51:43 pm »
Quote from: Slonishku on July 05, 2009, 11:42:14 pm

...and put LED bulbs in to replace the old running light bulbs. I still have to rig up the HIDs and...


just thinking out loud...try not to overload your electrical system with too many doodads  Bigsmile

I'm pullin' for ya  Thumbsup
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« Reply #141 on: July 07, 2009, 04:03:36 am »
Quote from: Nodaclu on July 06, 2009, 12:55:45 pm

Hang in there Slonishku!!

Just think of what a great story all of this is going to make when you complete the rally! Something about doing the ride on a Rat (looking) RE5 will have people talking more than doing the ride on what would appear to be a completely restored bike.


I think Slonishku is just trying to make sure he has the hopeless class nailed down.  Bigok

Good luck Slonishku, we're all pulling for ya.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #142 on: July 07, 2009, 03:33:48 pm »
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just thinking out loud...try not to overload your electrical system with too many doodads  Bigsmile

I'm pullin' for ya  Thumbsup


The only reason I'm using HIDs and LEDs is to try to free up enough electrical capacity to make occasional use of a low wattage heated jacket (Gerbings Warm 'n' Safe 65w jacket) and my Garmin 378 w/ XM. I'm going pretty low key (for the IBR) on the farkles.

Thanks for all the well-wishes. I'm pulling another big session tonight. I'll have it together, just a matter of how much (or little) saddle time I'll have on it pre-rally. I'm going to finish the rally one way or another.

During the rally, I'll have a SPOT tracker running, and I'll have my wife post occasional updates. If the RE5 goes kaput mid rally, I'll likely be begging for help here!
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« Reply #143 on: July 07, 2009, 09:34:56 pm »
Alex I will be testing a pair of these for the run west to east before the rally http://visionxusa.com/led/S1100/
I tried them up against a pair of stock Hella FF50's the other night and they are better and at only 10watt per unit they would be great to amp short vehicles.

I have a pair of Hella FF50's with Philips +80 Power extreme globes in them on my bike now, so will just do a swap for the run across the country to see how they go.
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« Reply #144 on: July 08, 2009, 06:25:39 pm »
Davo,

Those look pretty nice, but probably out of my price range for the rally. I'm pretty much tapped out on spare funds these days! Still, I'm eager to hear how they perform. If adequately bright, LEDs would be awesome.
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« Reply #145 on: July 08, 2009, 06:46:22 pm »
Checkpoint two will be in Santa Ana, CA on Sunday August 30. That should be the big one for maintenance. Oil change, wheel swap, and anything else that comes up.  

My wife will be bringing a set of fresh wheels, final leg clothes and supplies, and oil changing gear to me there.

I'm hoping to find someone with experience with bikes of similar configuration and vintage who'd like to help with the wheel swap, oil change, and giving the bike a once over with eyes less weary than mine. Is anyone here potentially interested?
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« Reply #146 on: July 10, 2009, 12:20:42 am »
Great news- I just did an emergency carb transplant, and the rally bike is running beautifully! Of course it wouldn't be an RE5 if another problem didn't pop up. In this case, an apparetly transmission related knock on the shaft behind the front chain sprocket. More later- it's after midnight and I'm beat.
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« Reply #147 on: July 10, 2009, 01:34:32 am »
Quote from: Slonishku on July 08, 2009, 06:46:22 pm


I'm hoping to find someone with experience with bikes of similar configuration and vintage who'd like to help with the wheel swap, oil change, and giving the bike a once over with eyes less weary than mine. Is anyone here potentially interested?




Mate although I have no experience with the bike I have no servicing etc due at #2 so I will look for you and at least add support.
I am doing my oil and tires #1 while I am fresher.
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« Reply #148 on: July 10, 2009, 02:18:52 am »
Quote from: Slonishku on July 08, 2009, 06:25:39 pm

Davo,

Those look pretty nice, but probably out of my price range for the rally. I'm pretty much tapped out on spare funds these days! Still, I'm eager to hear how they perform. If adequately bright, LEDs would be awesome.

Heck...throw up a paypal thingie.

I'd throw a few bucks yer way  Bigok
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« Reply #149 on: July 10, 2009, 07:06:36 am »
Great news- I just did an emergency carb transplant, and the rally bike is running beautifully! Of course it wouldn't be an RE5 if another problem didn't pop up. In this case, an apparently transmission related knock on the shaft behind the front chain sprocket. More later- it's after midnight and I'm beat.  Sleepy
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« Reply #150 on: July 10, 2009, 08:37:22 am »
Quote from: Slonishku on July 10, 2009, 07:06:36 am

Great news- I just did an emergency carb transplant, and the rally bike is running beautifully! Of course it wouldn't be an RE5 if another problem didn't pop up. In this case, an apparently transmission related knock on the shaft behind the front chain sprocket. More later- it's after midnight and I'm beat.  Sleepy


It lives......

Hats off to you, this is an awesome undertaking.
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« Reply #151 on: July 10, 2009, 04:12:18 pm »
Quote from: Orson on July 10, 2009, 02:18:52 am


Heck...throw up a paypal thingie.

I'd throw a few bucks yer way  Bigok


Paypal thingie? How do I do that?

Of course, if anyone has any gear they'd like to have certified as "Rally Tested and Slonishku Approved", let me know!  Bigsmile

There's a rumor that I might have a wee passenger for the Rally, too...
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« Reply #152 on: July 10, 2009, 07:43:50 pm »
What kind of gear are you in need of?  Headscratch
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« Reply #153 on: July 11, 2009, 11:59:01 am »
Quote from: Slonishku on July 10, 2009, 04:12:18 pm

Paypal thingie? How do I do that?

I've never tried it, but I'm sure they have instructions.

www.paypal.com

UFO can probably give paypal tips  Smile
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« Reply #154 on: July 16, 2009, 09:14:49 am »
Quote from: Tony T on July 10, 2009, 07:43:50 pm

What kind of gear are you in need of?  Headscratch




A dependable 30 year old bike or course  Lol

Slonishku, been following this thread.  I hope you make it all the way.  I know I'm pulling for you  Thumbsup
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« Reply #155 on: July 16, 2009, 07:23:53 pm »
Actually, I'm doing pretty well gear wise. The only things I really have left to get are a Laminar Lip for the fairing (that $85.00 is hard to bite down on right now), boots, a dry bag, and a replacement stereo input cord for the J&M CB (mine got away from me and the stereo jack sat against the header of the Bandit just long enough to turn it into art). I'm sure I'm forgetting something huge.
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« Reply #156 on: July 16, 2009, 07:30:58 pm »
Quote from: Slonishku on July 16, 2009, 07:23:53 pm

 I'm sure I'm forgetting something huge.


Chili?  
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« Reply #157 on: July 16, 2009, 11:13:59 pm »
I need to get ahold of Andrew on that point...
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« Reply #158 on: July 17, 2009, 07:10:38 am »
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Chili?  


Chili's not that huge.  I've talked with some of his hookers.   Lol
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« Reply #159 on: July 17, 2009, 05:01:05 pm »
Quote from: Black Ice on July 17, 2009, 07:10:38 am



Chili's not that huge.  I've talked with some of his hookers.   Lol


Lot Lizards?
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