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feeds@yuku.com (SammyPops) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:38:07 GMT

Stan
You posted you have a sealed battery. My battery is three years old and I'm thinking to replace it. Which battery do you have?

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feeds@yuku.com (eclecticdawn) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:17:44 GMT

I feel your pain with cleaning those spokes. Takes so much time and effort to keep them looking nice, especially if they've been neglected in the first place. I had spoked wheels on my VLX600, and by the time I got the whole way around the wheel cleaning those buggers, it was time to start over again!! The previous owner of the bike didn't take care of it, and the rims were pitted, too. It was a never-ending battle, and I seriously considered powdercoating the rims and painting the...

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feeds@yuku.com (TechJD) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:10:46 GMT

well so far I have spent about 5 hours cleaning rims up
and that didnt even really touch the spokes which I'm a afraid are about hopeless,
rusted beyond getting shiny again, thinking about useing a converter compound to make
them black and at least seal them from rusting farther
previous owner really let them go, rims are pitted but still shine up
and with my budget I cant afford to just run out and buy new wheels
when I get the seat cover Dawn gave me on I...

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feeds@yuku.com (eclecticdawn) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:25:08 GMT

Congrats on the new ride and welcome to the nuthouse (I say that with utmost respect, my fellow riders). Make sure you keep us updated with the bike progress, JD!

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feeds@yuku.com (tonythecarguy) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:27:18 GMT

welcome JD
I've rattle canned mine gloss black, looks good.

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feeds@yuku.com (Skip MMShadowT) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:30:58 GMT

Congrats JD and welcome to the group.

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feeds@yuku.com (TechJD) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:08:29 GMT

ok I was thinking about sprayin it Black

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feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:01:43 GMT

There are after market covers for the lower battery area and frame, but there was not a factory one. I just applied some chrome tape to the bottom side of the battery and it looks better. My new sealed battery was solid black and didn't look that bad, but I put chrome tape on it also.

Stan

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feeds@yuku.com (TechJD) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:11:53 GMT

Thanks all
Glad I joined

ok heres a couple of new pic ( the saddle bags belong to my son - he didnt take so good of care of them )

In both images you can see the battery, it looks like there is supposed to be a plate
there covering that. So is there ? and if so anyone got one layin a round ??
I also...

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feeds@yuku.com (Rabbi Glenn) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:22:15 GMT

Hi JD, and welcome to the Forum!
We'd love to see more pic's as you make the changes (we'd love to see pic's of just about anything - within reason).

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feeds@yuku.com (mktobob) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:16:20 GMT

Nice looking bike JD. I am anxious to follow your progress. Bob

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feeds@yuku.com (John Manderson) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:10:09 GMT

Hi JD,

Welcome to the forum from Western Canada. Sounds like your getting your new ride all spruced up for spring.

Have a safe riding season.

John

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feeds@yuku.com (burninfilm) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:12:52 GMT

Hi JD, Welcome from S. Mississippi.. Nice looking bike. Hope to see some pics after your add-ons...Bob <><

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feeds@yuku.com (TechJD) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:34:10 GMT

Thanks all
as for Heel Toe Shifter, from my understanding all ACE's had them

I have already added a windshield and windshield bag, cup holder ( holds Stainless Steel Thermal Coffee Cup )
I put an old pair of saddlebags on it temporary, till I can afford a better set and get a rail to allow them to fit

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feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:05:23 GMT

Welcome to the family, from Alabama. I noticed that you already have a heel/toe shifter on it. I'm thinking only the Tourer had this and if so then you are already part Tourer.

Stan

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feeds@yuku.com (BeauJames) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:23:20 GMT

Hey JD and welcome. All bikes are welcomed here and your bike looks very much like a T without the shield and bags.

Take care and ride safe.

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feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:36:46 GMT

Welcome to the Forum JD!

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feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:32:04 GMT

TechJD......hello and welcome to the HSATF forum. Glad you thought enough of us that you wanted to join. Many of us either do not have a Tourer, or had one and moved onto other makes and/or models. There's never been a pre-requisite that you HAD to have a Tourer to belong. So that being said we happy to see you joined us.

Your 96 in fact looks very much like a naked T. It will be interesting to follow you along with any changes or improvements you plan to make. If you have any...

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feeds@yuku.com (TechJD) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:00:20 GMT

Hi all I just got me a new (as in new to me ) bike
I wanted a Tourer but things didnt work out that way
I ended up with 1996 VT1100C2 ACE, so I hope thats good enough to belong here
I'm from Ky and started riding Nov 2006
I had at that point sent a few hours on a cycle, a couple hour of a C90 Street n Trail as a teen,
then a hour or so on a 750 Hondamatic in my early 20's, 2 years a go...