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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 30, 2017 10:57:09 GMT -5
That's great! Did you get your money back from the ones you ordered?
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 29, 2017 15:19:32 GMT -5
How come no bell bottomed pants?
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 29, 2017 14:21:00 GMT -5
That's one cool buggy!
Rene
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 29, 2017 4:01:26 GMT -5
I had one of those Ramblers when I was a teen in high school. The bench seat folded back flat and even with the back seat and made a nice bed. I would rent it out to my school mates for the night and had that car paid off in no time!
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 29, 2017 3:42:54 GMT -5
That's very kind of you...thank you!
Rene
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 28, 2017 6:59:23 GMT -5
I've been out your way three times before. Twice by motorcycle on the I90 and once cycling with my wife around Jackson Hole/Grand Teton National Park. The elk, moose and bison along with the scenery was something else! I agree about the windshield...very warm. I cut down my old scratched up one but prefer my new Sno-Stuff full size for warmth.
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 27, 2017 23:22:57 GMT -5
That's a real nice view!
Rene
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 27, 2017 16:56:09 GMT -5
It's simply a pressed on tapered fit. Make sure to tighten the bolt while holding on to the outer clutch hub assembly. Also line up all three dots on the outer edges to keep the whole clutch assembly in balance.
Rene
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 24, 2017 17:02:14 GMT -5
That there is what I'd call, "Cracking the Whip!".
Merry Christmas to those that celebrate the day and to those that don't...have a great day just the same!
Rene
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 23, 2017 14:54:31 GMT -5
Now that you've been stung...welcome to the Sting Club!
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 23, 2017 14:52:33 GMT -5
I guess that would make him a tough Snow Angel
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 18, 2017 10:53:22 GMT -5
I like it!
Is your windshield going to be clear or smoke...I think smoke would look good with the black accents and headlight surround.
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 18, 2017 10:48:22 GMT -5
I had the same issue with your photo of you painting your hood.
I left clicked the photo and it shrunk to normal size...try that.
Rene
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 18, 2017 6:12:11 GMT -5
Are shocks still available for these?
Rene
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 17, 2017 20:09:08 GMT -5
I went out for a good ditch banging run today on my modern sled...wow, it sure is different than my vintage ones! This is my third run this season with the first two being on my old sleds. I enjoy both types of riding, but I'll tell ya, this tall grasshopper style of suspension, along with all of the modern features, sure make the miles roll by like it's just a stroll through the park! I've learned a lot from riding old machines again. I've removed all gauges so I'm less distracted and more focused on my surroundings (i.e. WATCH OUT FOR DANGER AHEAD!!!)...enjoy the scenery, smell the flowers and not be focused on total miles ridden or top speeds achieved. Maybe I've finally matured? (maybe!) I went out riding today, and truly enjoyed myself way more than I have in a while and I owe some of that to riding vintage .
How do you guys feel about vintage vs modern?
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 17, 2017 0:09:39 GMT -5
I bet it's kind of like hitting your head against the wall...it feels soooooo goooood when it's over.
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 17, 2017 0:00:35 GMT -5
It may be an illegitimate child, but you'll love it just the same!
Do you have a cdi ignition or points?...only the 80/81 Sting 440 engines had a cdi unit.
Rene
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 16, 2017 19:24:07 GMT -5
This is all good stuff to learn just in case I need to join you Para-rail guys one day.
Rene
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 16, 2017 19:20:39 GMT -5
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 16, 2017 14:57:33 GMT -5
My guess would be that you have a '79 Sting 400 with a 80/81 hood. Your seat cover, pararail II suspension and 400 former engine are all clues. Maybe the 400 did not come with a tach like the 440s did?
80/81 Stings only came with 440s...(it must be true, I've read it somewhere on the internet!!!)
Our sleds may be brothers from different mothers? or sisters from different misters?
Rene
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