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Ben Franklin
@ben-franklin
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Joined: September 21, 2022 1:37 pm
Last seen: June 7, 2026 10:47 pm
Topics: 16 / Replies: 321
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RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

Well Friends,I decided to add some new capability into the shop...I think it is a cloth welder of some sort.Bought it cheap at a thrift store (used ju...

1 year ago
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RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

A fine time was had by all!Here is the rather longish youtube video. Still working on sound management:

1 year ago
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RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

Well Friends,Went on a two day road trip up through central AZ with three good friends. Had a blast on "The Bagdad Rollercoaster," then up through Sel...

1 year ago
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RE: Valve Adjustment Problem / Bad valve

@floyd-h Well, from my experience, usually if compression goes up with a little oil, then the piston rings are getting weak. Probably will run fine,...

1 year ago
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RE: Introduce Yourself!

@old-school he put a hanmigan chair on a mates K1600. I thought he did a reasonable job...

1 year ago
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RE: Introduce Yourself!

@old-school Welcome! I'm down in the Phoenix east valley, if you ever want to compare notes or ride somewhere. I get up to Payson from time to time...

1 year ago
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RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

Well friends, had a little fun continuing to learn my video editing software last night. Put this vid together from some ride footage and the stills ...

1 year ago
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RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

@miles-ladue exactly! Besides, it was already in the shop! Note: the stenciling went on the outside for cosmetics...

1 year ago
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RE: What is your "pre-season ritual" for training and rig prep?

Season? The only seasons we see are: Nice Nice and hot Not nice, hotter than hell Nice and hot Unless, of course, you count Dark a...

1 year ago
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RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

Well friends,It seems my left TFX shock blew out on my LL, shortly after I sent the right one off for rebuild.Got some feedback from Jeff, over at The...

1 year ago
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RE: My journey with adding Gen 3 Dream Hannigan sidecar to my Goldwing

@bannerguy great looking outfit! Bet she drives nice!

1 year ago
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RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

Looks like fun, to me! I consider a smaller chair for my little 535 Virago, from time to time. It is proving to be reliable for the occasional ...

1 year ago
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RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

Got out on a little ride today. Just celebrating the first thousand miles or so on the frame repairs and front brace addition. I am liking the new "fe...

1 year ago
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RE: The WartHog Sidecamper - on a Triumph Rocket 3

@ivo-karkaliev Cool! If your travels take you near the Phoenix area, ping me, maybe I'll ride a little way with you.

1 year ago
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