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    Very sorry for my melancholy mood

    It was bound to happen. For a couple years one talks a happy life. Good family, good home, life and good luck.<br /> I haven't been involved with very many topic sites. And this is the best by far.<br />Kind of a personal rule I had with myself when I started getting on the internet 5 years ago...
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    Removeing anti tamper plugs?

    My 2001 BF50 has anti tamper plugs over the mixture screws of the three carburetors.<br />How are they removed?
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    Knee surgery advice?

    About 5 weeks ago my wife fell and hit her knee while on one of our cross country hikes. It wasn't the impact that hurt, it was the position of her knee as she fell.<br />The pain was bad and she was pretty lame so it took an office visit to her doctor.<br />An Xray revealed nothing, yet the...
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    Marlin Mod60 help please.

    I've searched the www hard and my local dealer isn't helpful. So I automatically default to this group everytime.<br /><br />The rifle is 3 years old and is the tubular fed semi auto. Relevant to my seach is that is also a nickle plated/SS model, with a SS scope and hardware. The stock is a...
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    Web browseing help

    I've been in the process of updating, cleaning and reformating my home computer.<br />While I'm doing ok at all this, I'm in no way a guru at it.<br />I'm down to a couple of bugs and hope to have them in control soon.<br /> <br />I was spoiled by an old shareware search engine (Webferret)that I...
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    Calling Flahthead, HD question.

    Flahthead, my '02 XL1200C has a Hayden H9 primary chain tentioner in it. <br />I've read a mixed bag of reviews on it. Some say it will disintegrate and cause lockup.<br />My XL has a very smooth shift hot and cold. I've adjusted the tentioner and inspected the shoe and all seems fine.<br />Your...
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    Cold Water Bass fishing

    My wife and I can catch Bass on a regular basis.However, I've never fished for them in the winter. Last weekend I tried and tried but got skunked bigtime. Yet the local pro's say the fishing for them is good.<br /><br />Here's the lake, conditions and and methods we were using.<br /><br />The...
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    USMC bumper stickers

    USMC Bumper Stickers <br /><br /> "We took Iwo Jima <br /> Baghdad ain't **** " ! <br /> <br /> America, Home of the Free <br /> Because of the Brave <br /><br /> US Marines <br /> Travel agents to Allah <br /><br /> Marine artillery brings dignity <br /> To what otherwise <br />...
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    This is pretty good.

    I know this is NTDWBs but I couldn't quite find the appropriate section to put it.<br /><br /> http://koti.mbnet.fi/~soldier/towboat.htm
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    Pioneer DEH-P4100

    I know I'm testing you guys hard on this one!<br /><br />I have a Pioneer indash CD/reciever that I don't have a manuel for. It's a DEH-P4100. I swear I've done everything to set the clock, ain't happening.<br /><br />My wifes DEH-443 is slightly older and different but setting the clock is a...
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    Honda posting question.

    If posting a Honda outboard technical or repair question or technical or repair advice. The proper place would be in other/old outboards?<br /><br />I can't wait to swap repair tips with owners of Homelite and Scott-At-Water outboards. :D
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    I guess this is where Honda's are put now.

    This would lead me to believe Tohatsu and Nissan are more popular here. :D :D :D :D
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    Pencil-necked Nazi.

    I went to the store earlier today, and I was in there for only about five minutes.<br />When I came out there was a motorcycle cop writing a parking ticket.<br />So I went up to him and said, "Come on, buddy, how about giving a guy a break?"<br />He ignored me and continued writing the...
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    Honda question for hondon

    The motor is a '02 BF50jet, 110 hrs. <br />Are there any issues or from personal experience.<br /><br />I'm getting a chatter or lash type noise from the primary gear area. This noise comes and goes at idle and comes in at approx. 2200 rpm. then goes away above 25.<br /><br />My diagnosis...
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    I'm looking for hardware pieces

    I've done an exaustive search for these two items. If possible I'd like to purchase from iboats.com.<br />The first is a latch. It is a simple stainless design that is approx. 1.5X1.5 in. To latch it you engage the latch hook and rotate the wing section 1/4 turn clockwise, this clamps the latch...
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    Anchor advice.

    Currently I have a Chene anchor that is rated for my size boat (16-18ft.) I have 5ft. of chain attached to it.<br /><br />Specifically I'm wanting an efficient anchor for a river with a current of 2-3 mph, that has a gravel/cobb bottom. Typically I'll anchor in 6-20 ft. of water. <br /><br...
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    Strippers and other things gray.

    It's been soooo rainy, windy, and foggy here in N. California. Every weekend since before Christmas. The river is swollen and muddy, 50' Cottonwood trees tumbleing down river.<br />I've cleaned and rearranged all my tackle boxes three times now. Cleaned and lubed all my reels and put new line on...
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    Motorcycle purchase

    I respect the high degree of IQ on these forums.<br />So again I'll ask for your qualified opinions of the ones who would know.<br /><br />This spring I'll be purchasing a motorcycle for my workday commute. This commute consists of 100 miles daily of Interstate through mostly rural areas. Half...
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    Honda BF50 gear ratio's

    JD, I'll do my best to keep this brief. Since I have to make an important decision, explain both a situation and problem. And get multiple options; receive a Forktail crash course in outboard ratio, power and torque in specific applications. This won't be easy.<br /><br />Several months ago I...
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    Final drive ratio and prop speeds/suggestions

    Typically speaking, if an outboard has a redline of 6000 rpm, what is the prop rpm?<br />Specifically, if an outboard has a redline of 6000 rpm and a final drive ratio of 2:1, what is the prop speed?<br />Again specifically, my outboard is equiped with a 1:1 drive ratio for the jetpump and it is...
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