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here is a picture of my 02 wide glide more to follow.

I got my riding boots a little too close to the pipes. Rubber from the heal of the boot melted onto the pipe.
What is the best method for cleaning the melted rubber off of the pipe? I've heard a dry SOS pad is good, anything else?

Got my bike finally. Been waiting since I was 3 years old (or it seems like it..)
Sweet Black '04 Wide Glide. Already has "most" of the chrome I want (handgrips/controls, and forward controls/pegs not included) and the pipes, high flow air, efi chip are going on at 1000mi. Sweet. Waited a long time for the job that allowed me to get this bike. I have one question though.
At around 70 mph I get pretty buffeted by the wind. Would a detachable windshield take care of this? I also plan on a few long distance trips (who doesn't?) and would like to ride in a "little" more comfort if possible.

I've talked to my neighbor who seems to think the windshield will help. He also says to get a smaller helmet...I got a dot approved half. He says to get a "thinner" helmet (Non DOT) and the...

Last week wasn't my first bike week by a long shot. However, this chap and thong thing has gone to a new level. I'd like to make a couple of points for the ladies:

1. If you are wondering if you can pull the look off, you probably can't. If people pay you to take your clothes off, go for it.

2. A good tan doesn't eliminate cottage cheese butt. It's a little better than a pasty white cottage cheese butt, but it's still quite obvious.

3. People working at bike week are very busy and have little time to eat. Don't make us lose our lunch. On the flip side of this, if you want to give us something to laugh at, a little entertainment is always appreciated.

4. Some things are better left to the imagination.


So guys, is any bare butt better than no bare butt at all?

ok CD...my 02 carbWglide runs great.when the idle speeds up after the bike is warm..kinda but seems too fast for me could be slower...I need a happy medium but gotta keep the oil flowing....
ALSO
when I shut it off and come back to start it,I'll get a pop/spit a little throught the carb...what up? the needles/jets are new,could the choke be on a bit? how could I check to see? when it starts I get just a light puff of black after this spit has happened ..does not play a roll a hundred times,but every now and then it will happen ...I had the same thing on other HDs. Never bothered me but figured I 'd take a shot and see what anyone might know.