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    Who is this? Silver Ford SUV San Leandro Costco 7/26/17

    Silver Ford SUV @ San Leandro Costco. Had huge BARF Roadside Angel sticker on right rear corner panel. Nice to see a fellow BARFer. Yes I am bored.
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    Where to buy "battery cap" for MC battery

    So I was given a Champion Powersports Battery but after putting in the acid, realized the battery didn't come with the plugs to seal the battery. Anyone have lead as to where I can pick up just this part? I'm in Oakland but willing to travel. Thanks. UPDATE: SOLUTION FOUND.
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    Yoshimura TRC Slip On

    Hi have what looks like a Yoshimura TRC but doesn't appear to have a screw external to the muffler that secures a baffle/insert. Did Yoshimura make a TRC or any other muffler without a "set screw" to secure the baffle/insert? It appears that there is some sort of mesh inside the slip on as it...
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    WTB/borrow, preferably Buy Yoshimura TRC insert/baffle

    Looking to borrow or preferably buy an insert/baffle for Yoshimura TRC exhaust. Can get one from Yoshimura directly but would have to pay more than I want to get it here before next Saturday, October 22. Any leads leading to finding one also appreciated.
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    RIP Redwood Parkway 80 - 09/29/2016

    RIP, condolences to family and friends.
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    Best place to get master cylinder replaced under warranty

    Best place to get front brake master cylinder replaced, under warranty? Any recommendations appreciated.
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    PSA: Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

    FYI: OPD conducting a Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on Monday May 9, 2016. Ride carefully.:ride
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    Clutch question

    Bike rode fine when I bought it. This just cropped up. Bike is 07 Gsxr750, changed oil. Moving bike around in gear with clutch lever pulled to handlebar, experiencing lots of resistance to moving the bike. When started, bike shifts between gears but near impossible to get neutral and...
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    Cats and such

    I bought an 07 Gsxr750 with an Akropovic slip on. A few questions. First, is it true the 06 and 07 don't have a cat built into the midpipe as on the 08 Gixxer? Thanks.:ride
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    Commercial driver driving wreckless

    Wondering if anything can/could of be/been done if I reported a wreckless driving incident? Scenario, dually truck and smaller car involved in cat and mouse behavior, dually truck finally cutting off the smaller car and coming to a stop on interstate 80, causing cars behind to slam on brakes...
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    2008 SV650S seat question

    Middle of seat on my SV650S is showing wear (looks like thread underneath skin of seat is starting to show). Material hasn't torn yet. I have access to 3 different repair kits, two requiring multiple steps and one just a press on application like a band aid. Wondering what others have used to...
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    Injected SV650 Hesitates Briefly After Accelerating Hard

    Injected SV650s hesitates briefly (as if maybe starving for fuel) after slowing from accelerating hard onto the freeway. Any suggestions what may be causing this? Engine is warm, no unusual behavior unless having accelerated hard. Bike only has about 13K miles. Only engine mod I know of is a...
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    Experience With Sonic and Other Brands of Front Fork Spings

    Wondering what front fork springs people have used and their recommendations. Specifically interested in Sonic springs. Also, interested in recommendations for SV650S front spring upgrades. Thanks.
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    RIP Captain Edward Tracey SLPD

    RIP Captain Edward Tracey, graduate of OHS, former OPD. The good always lead the way. Condolences to family and extended family.
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    Can't edit "about self" in profile

    I am doing "something" wrong, I know, but don't know "what" that is. I can't edit my profile even when clicking on link to edit my profile. What am I doing wrong? Thanks.:ride
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