Talkeetna Ride

[TheAkNeoDude49]

Hi There!
Another Great Ride!! We have new members The flyFisher431 and his wife! What a great couple I really enjoyed meeting you guys! And it was nice to have my old Buddie Big Dave come along for the ride with part of the group! Al was waiting for us at Jitters,What a nce guy!! Boy 45 minutes blew by drinking coffee and having fun talking with every body!
And Daves friend Edd showed up with his nice Gold Wing.

The Ride turned out to be owseme concedering they called for a total rain out !! Owell thats alaska weather in a blink of an eye it can change.

Thanks to every body that was able to make It.
Kent
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[Flyfisher431]

IT was a great ride and nice to meet everyone. The weather was good, not to hot not cold. Susan had a great time and looks forward to our next outing. I hope to get the clutch slipping problem fixed by the next time we head out. Thanks for all the tips everyone shared. Always nice to ride as a group. Here are a few more pics of the day.

Ben & Susan

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data ... e1-med.JPG (http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/4333Talkeetnaride1-med.JPG)
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data ... e2-med.JPG (http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/4333Talkeetnaride2-med.JPG)
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data ... e4-med.JPG (http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/4333Talkeetnaride4-med.JPG)

[TheAkNeoDude49]

Hey Flyfisher431!

These are 2 clutch kitsI recumend,Barnett or MTC both have springs and clutch plates. and you will want to replace your exhuast gaskets. And be mindfull of exhaust studs wiyh Headers they like to pull out when taking off! I use antiseize on studs when replacing.

Kent

http://www.hondadirectlineusa.com/vtx/p ... =495068510 (http://www.hondadirectlineusa.com/vtx/product.asp?pid=2629&ID=495068510)

http://www.hondadirectlineusa.com/vtx/p ... =495069465 (http://www.hondadirectlineusa.com/vtx/product.asp?pid=4717&ID=495069465)

[Flyfisher431]

OK,
As a Master Card Mechanic I'll need a little more info about the exhaust Gaskets. Is there same correlation between the cluth and gaskets or is this something you noticed about my bike.

Thanks for the help.

Ben

[TheAkNeoDude49]

Ben,

As funny as it seems,The clutch is behind the main cover that has the 2 crome covers bolted to it on the right side of the bike. And to get to it you must remove the exhuast as well. Here is a good link. Need any more help call 227-6587
Kent :) :) :)

http://www.bareasschoppers.com/clutchspring

[Flyfisher431]

OK thanks. Looks easy in the pictures.

Ben

[alaskarider]

Great ride! Very pleased to meet Dave, Ben and Susan. I look forward to riding with you folks again. No gravel, no hail, no rain and no wind. Hey Kent you ok? you were looking a bit green last time I saw you.
Al

[TheAkNeoDude49]

Hey Al,
Ya it lasted for about an hour after I took pepto. Wow :shock: :shock:

Thanks for your concern Al. It was a good ride any way. looking foward to the next!! :) :)
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Kent