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  1. bigdolma

    Finished wilbers install and went for test ride

    Motorex, Swiss made, makes 7.5 If you guys are in Chaparal (spelling) motorsports, they sell them there.
  2. bigdolma

    27K Valve adjustment needed...

    well guys, called the dealer again today and so far, no bike. Aparently because of George Bush day monday, the parts will show tomorrow and bike will be ready Friday. Will give more details on what parts have been replaced. The majority of the delay is not having parts in stock for the jobs...
  3. bigdolma

    Almond Festival

    Heard from the almond growers this season is not looking good because of lower than normal temperatures. Aparently, the bees are staying in doors because it is too cold to go outside. Down with the LEOs! :tease:
  4. bigdolma

    AirForce1 Museum/Lunch ride Sat March 11th

    wow, wife and I went there a few weeks ago. I might go for the ride, but will hang out outside the museum with the old folks on buses to talk about WWII. So far, there is a chance, I will do it.
  5. bigdolma

    27K Valve adjustment needed...

    Hi Toecutter, the front springs were not part of the maintenance, had the Wilburs and needed the dealer to put them in for me. I even brought them the correct Viscosity oil as mentioned in the manual for the Wilburs. wife asked me today if there was something worrying me. I said yes dear...
  6. bigdolma

    27K Valve adjustment needed...

    Hi Mogul, I will give more details once I pick up the bike on Tuesday or Wednesday. But on the estimate, they said about $500 or so for the valves and $125 for replacing the front shocks. More to come... armand
  7. bigdolma

    27K Valve adjustment needed...

    lol Turbo, he did mention about some crazy FJR rider with everything but the Space Shuttle boosters on his bike. I said you...I sure know him. armand
  8. bigdolma

    27K Valve adjustment needed...

    They said that these rings if they are bad, they will change it. Mine were apparently ok until the re-torquing. But they only found out after the test. I will get more details on the valve, once I have the ticket report in my hand next Tuesday. They were very thankful with the bike being in the...
  9. bigdolma

    27K Valve adjustment needed...

    needed retorque the steering, so removed the GPS mounts, moved the wires out\ of the way for Sattelite radio, GPS, MP3...etc,. Made sure I gave them the torque specs for the TOGs, if they need to remove them. They did appreciate it. They did say some bikes show up with everything on them...
  10. bigdolma

    27K Valve adjustment needed...

    took the Feejer to YOC last Friday for the 28k valve job. Made an appointment so that they could have all the necessary parts handy for a quick fix. ETA was last Tuesday, got a call today from them saying: "the number 3 valves were a little off. So they adjusted it. They also replaced my front...
  11. bigdolma

    Palomar Observatory Ride Sat Feb 11th

    socal nice avatar? willing to trade for a day or two? <_< Enjoy the ride Larry, have other plans...be safe and enjoy the ride.
  12. bigdolma

    Superbowl Escape Sun Feb 5th

    zzkeno, thanks for putting this ride together bro, I and Dale had a great time. It was a great day, great bunch of riders, sure made my day! Thanks Armand
  13. bigdolma

    Superbowl Escape Sun Feb 5th

    FLOOOOOOOR IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  14. bigdolma

    Superbowl Escape Sun Feb 5th

    exxon mobil the intersection of broadway and mission, between 9 and 9 30
  15. bigdolma

    Superbowl Escape Sun Feb 5th

    ok, will meet you guys at the address mentioned on the first thread. I have a friend joining me/us tomorrow. See you guys there! Armand
  16. bigdolma

    Superbowl Escape Sun Feb 5th

    might join for the morning only
  17. bigdolma

    What grease to use?

    WORD!
  18. bigdolma

    I love my Starmate Reply and Techmount

    how do you adjust it? All I get is contrast and brightness..
  19. bigdolma

    Patriot Guard Ride

    Orange, what is this about BRO?
  20. bigdolma

    I love my Starmate Reply and Techmount

    looks great bro... probably the only downer I see is the brightness is really bright and can not be adjusted. Sort of gets irritating at night especially when trying to focus on bad roads. Distraction maybe? That unit is impossible to adjust brightness.
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