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dubshow wrote:
4zilch wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:14 am Both.

You say this like I haven't actively researched.
Im looking for solutions. Not the problems.
Buy a barn, host $100k :pinshit: destination weddings.
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4zilch wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:19 am
Apex wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:07 am

Go on....
Eh, mostly all talk. We've kicked it around for the last several years.
I tried. I really did. I just need to find an in with TVA
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:37 am
4zilch wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:19 am

Eh, mostly all talk. We've kicked it around for the last several years.
I tried. I really did. I just need to find an in with TVA
I’ve had some options in TN, NC, and SC. Timing has generally been less than optimal.
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4zilch wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:18 pm
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:37 am

I tried. I really did. I just need to find an in with TVA
I’ve had some options in TN, NC, and SC. Timing has generally been less than optimal.
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Additional notes and things to do on the 400:
Still need to do the coolant
Sta-bil in the tank
Install battery tender pig tail
Will likely replace the lower radiator, or maybe both
Will probably do headers + exhaust at some point this winter
If I get the Ape, I'll upgrade MC on it and use the Ape MC on the 400.
Obtain good quality aftermarket body work and fix the OEM stuff
Sit and wait for the weather to get warm again.
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4zilch wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:19 pm Additional notes and things to do on the 400:
Still need to do the coolant
Sta-bil in the tank
Install battery tender pig tail
Will likely replace the lower radiator, or maybe both
Will probably do headers + exhaust at some point this winter
If I get the Ape, I'll upgrade MC on it and use the Ape MC on the 400.
Obtain good quality aftermarket body work and fix the OEM stuff
Sit and wait for the weather to get warm again.
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dubshow wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:27 pm
4zilch wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:19 pm Additional notes and things to do on the 400:
Still need to do the coolant
Sta-bil in the tank
Install battery tender pig tail
Will likely replace the lower radiator, or maybe both
Will probably do headers + exhaust at some point this winter
If I get the Ape, I'll upgrade MC on it and use the Ape MC on the 400.
Obtain good quality aftermarket body work and fix the OEM stuff
Sit and wait for the weather to get warm again.
:pussy:
Got that fork seal fixed yet?
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4zilch wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:28 pm
dubshow wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:27 pm

:pussy:
Got that fork seal fixed yet?
:nope:

brakes arent needed for where I am going.
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dubshow wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:34 pm
4zilch wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:28 pm

Got that fork seal fixed yet?
:nope:

brakes arent needed for where I am going.
well he asked about fork seal but brakes needed too.
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When the fork runs dry viewtopic.php?p=314389#p314389
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Out of curiosity I looked up the bore x stroke of the 400.

2.2" bore x 1.7" stroke
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Such oversquare. Much :stig:
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Just JDM things.

The 400 needs a lower radiator and likely a fan at some point. Pretty common on these given 25 years of dirt and road spray, they start degrading. The cooling fins on mine pretty much turn to dust with the wipe of a finger. Sadly OEM radiators are NLA, so my options are used from Japan ($$$) or Chinese reproductions ($$).

The fan and shroud have seen better days as well, and I’m not sure it’ll survive a swap. If that’s the case, I’ll likely just go with an aftermarket universal fan. Fortunately wiring is dead simple on these - fused 10A B+ supplied to the fan and a thermostatic ground switch.
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[user not found] wrote: Mon Nov 26, 2018 9:33 am
4zilch wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:19 am

Eh, mostly all talk. We've kicked it around for the last several years.
Same.

Someday. :foreveralone:
Buy Knapp's van and go live by the river?
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I need updates
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Apex wrote: Mon Nov 26, 2018 9:37 am

Buy Knapp's van and go live by the river?
It is for sale, isn't it?

Mmm... sweaty cycling vanlife.
I'm sure everything is for sale for the right price. That van is so badass :doe:
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Nov 26, 2018 9:38 am I need updates
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dubshow wrote: Mon Nov 26, 2018 10:29 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Nov 26, 2018 9:38 am I need updates
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4zilch wrote: Mon Nov 26, 2018 10:32 am
dubshow wrote: Mon Nov 26, 2018 10:29 am

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Spaghetti insurance is twice the price of spaetzle insurance.
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4zilch wrote: Tue Nov 27, 2018 8:50 am Spaghetti insurance is twice the price of spaetzle insurance.
:yikes:
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4zilch wrote: Tue Nov 27, 2018 8:50 am Spaghetti insurance is twice the price of spaetzle insurance.
Italian vs german? So you really are trying to justify the aprilla. :notbad:
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dubshow wrote: Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:18 am
4zilch wrote: Tue Nov 27, 2018 8:50 am Spaghetti insurance is twice the price of spaetzle insurance.
Italian vs german? So you really are trying to justify the aprilla. :notbad:
"justify"
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Congrats Zilch, that's a beautiful bike! :jelly:

I need to check in here more often and get your thoughts and feelz on the new Aprilia. I always wanted juan.
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