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I'm finally getting around to installing the stock tail lights, and signals that @blackcamaro picked up for me in Stoney Creek ages ago. (And I think GVH found the parts).
Since I'm doing that, I'm also in need of purchasing some stock bolts for the chrome fender thingys on the sides of the fenders. (I'm sure that's the technical name for them)
The PO inserted signals into them, plus swapped out others for longer bolts when he had the bags on.

So....seeing as my Honda Shadow is a 1998, am I better to order from Honda, or or there other recommendations?
I am also considering adding a sissy bar at the same time, as my little guy is older now and showing interest in coming out, and I'd feel more comfortable with a back rest for him.
Where should I look?
What should I avoid?

Thanks in advance

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Joe Bass said:
I'm finally getting around to installing the stock tail lights, and signals that @blackcamaro picked up for me in Stoney Creek ages ago. (And I think GVH found the parts).
Since I'm doing that, I'm also in need of purchasing some stock bolts for the chrome fender thingys on the sides of the fenders. (I'm sure that's the technical name for them)
The PO inserted signals into them, plus swapped out others for longer bolts when he had the bags on.

So....seeing as my Honda Shadow is a 1998, am I better to order from Honda, or or there other recommendations?
I am also considering adding a sissy bar at the same time, as my little guy is older now and showing interest in coming out, and I'd feel more comfortable with a back rest for him.
Where should I look?
What should I avoid?

Thanks in advance

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I would search Kijiji or FB Marketplace for the sissy bar.
There is tons of stuff like this on line that people are just looking to get rid of.

Depending on how urgently you need this, you can also try some of the salvage shops or private bike shops.

It would probably be one of those items that has been sitting there since 1998 and collecting dust.
 
Joe Bass said:
My words probably came across wrong. I am not aggressive at all. The lean was just to keep my line (unless I was doing it wrong).
That being said, I believe thise bikes you mentioned or more standard style bikes? Since I was a kid, I wanted a bike that looked like mine. And I love the ride. But, for the last 6 years since I have gotten my license, what I wanted and what I am suited for, may be 2 different things. So I guess I can agree on that. Those bikes, though, are all much too tall for me to be comfortable on. Would you put the cb 500x (I think) in that category? I think that might be a logical next choice. But not in the budget.

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I too, am the proper height for a human. Check out lowering links. I've done 2 bikes.
EDIT: last bike was less than 20 minutes - just two bolts
 
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I too, am the proper height for a human. Check out lowering links. I've done 2 bikes.
EDIT: last bike was less than 20 minutes - just two bolts
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If you get to see any of Frank Lloyd Wright's places, Falling Water for example you will find that the ceilings, doorways and railings were designed for the man of the perfect height, five foot-six. Wright happened to be 5'-6".
 
Finally got around to using some more of that MTO reflective material that I picked up from @PrivatePilot YEARS ago
(Thanks again!)

This is the "Love Symbol" that was utilized by Prince, and was also what he was referred to during his AFKAP days.
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Joe Bass said:
Finally got around to using some more of that MTO reflective material that I picked up from @PrivatePilot YEARS ago
(Thanks again!)

This is the "Love Symbol" that was utilized by Prince, and was also what he was referred to during his AFKAP days.
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I'm not going to lie. I'm disappointed your helmet isnt purple.
 
Joe Bass said:
Finally got around to using some more of that MTO reflective material that I picked up from @PrivatePilot YEARS ago
(Thanks again!)

This is the "Love Symbol" that was utilized by Prince, and was also what he was referred to during his AFKAP days.
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Is the logo pointing to your panza? :LOL: 😬
 
sburns said:
Is the logo pointing to your panza?
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a) it doesn't need to be pointed out, you can't miss it! Lol

b) on the back. Great reflective material. Same as on the MTO signs, so I figured it would help me be more visible to vehicles behind me.



@GreyGhost I'm due for a new helmet....so you never know

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Glad you were able to put some of that stuff to good use. One thing is for sure, you'll be seen. Cagers will be wondering how the hell you got a light-up Prince symbol on the back of your helmet though. ;)
 
nobbie48 said:
If you get to see any of Frank Lloyd Wright's places, Falling Water for example you will find that the ceilings, doorways and railings were designed for the man of the perfect height, five foot-six. Wright happened to be 5'-6".
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I've been to some of his locations, never really felt the doorways weren't adequate. But will have to keep it in mind for next time, some things were odd though. Falling water, visually appealing, great concept but poor execution. FLR didn't believe in rain gutters, and this place and others suffered from water damage. You could smell the dampness at Falling water.

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I visited there before I had a bike. Would be a great trip as Pittsberg and surrounding, there are some great roads, hills etc.
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I really like Pittsburgh
industrial city that has re-invented itself

last time I was there was to see my Bills get blown out by the Steelers
the EJ Manuel years were bad, the lowest
 
Saw a XY150 at a neighbour's house.
Says it doesn't run, no paperwork.
Wondering if it's worth anything for parts.
I was in a rush so snapped a couple pics quickly.

And pics won't upload
Effing Tapatalk ugh!
Won't work on the browser either.
I suck




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Joe Bass said:
I was in a rush so snapped a couple pics quickly.
And pics won't upload
Effing Tapatalk ugh!
Won't work on the browser either.
I suck
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Mods, please move this off-topic post to this thread:

www.gtamotorcycle.com

Joe Bass' technology woes thread

Well, as @sevet pointed out, I have more tech issues than just about anyone. And someone else did mention that the last thread I was posting in wasn't really about internet issues anymore.... So the iphone 4 doesn't upgrade enough for Pokémon Go, so there's $50 + screen protector + cut SIM...
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Lightcycle said:
Mods, please move this off-topic post to this thread:

www.gtamotorcycle.com

Joe Bass' technology woes thread

Well, as @sevet pointed out, I have more tech issues than just about anyone. And someone else did mention that the last thread I was posting in wasn't really about internet issues anymore.... So the iphone 4 doesn't upgrade enough for Pokémon Go, so there's $50 + screen protector + cut SIM...
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*slow clap*


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Joe Bass said:
Saw a XY150 at a neighbour's house.
Says it doesn't run, no paperwork.
Wondering if it's worth anything for parts.
I was in a rush so snapped a couple pics quickly.

And pics won't upload
Effing Tapatalk ugh!
Won't work on the browser either.
I suck




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Is that a bike or Pokemon card?

Never sure with you. :D
 
Ugh
It will only upload at lowest resolution
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Joe Bass said:
Not sure
This is all I see:
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Some form of china bike. I'm conflicted between offering a ridiculous lowball price and trying to get it running and leaving it to run around in the woods at my parents or just letting it go to the dump where it probably belongs.
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