decalifornication

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Tengai Mark Van Horn wrote:

> > At 3:00 AM +0000 1/13/10, revmaaatin wrote: > >or just remove the l. plate bulb assembly. > >revmaaatin. > > That depends on your state laws and if your local vehicle inspection > guy and/or law enforcement are hardasses about it. > In PA, it is required, and I prefer not to be harassed, although my > woodsbeater I had several years ago lacked it. > > Mark >

Yeah, I know. But one has to take some 'risk' in life. smile. My Texas bike (tattered flag tour-May08') had it removed to save weight, license plate attached just below the tail lamp. Gives just enough light that it gives the impression that it is illuminated; it allows you to see that the plate is covered with mud--which will get you a ticket in some places as well. Rant alert. Some guy over on ADV (Big Dog?) spoke of riding into a NM border town via a dirt road (US citizen, on the US side) and was stopped immediately--actually run off the road to get his attention. After determining that he was a legal resident, issued a ticket for a dirty plate from being on a wet road. Cop had to make it worth his while to stop them. I believe the rider thought it to be 'harassment'. Made you angry to read the post. I really felt more 'secure' that we are guarded by such mentality. For additional sad 'amusement' on the mentality of those that are guarding and legislating your protection, take a look at this snopes post. Makes me proud to be an Amerikan (spelling deliberate). http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/boxer.asp BE SURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO rant TURBO alert. I spent a day as a horse-holder for one of the US House/Rep while stationed in Spain. You are little more than a carpet-dog to these self-declared royalty--"who have worked so hard to earn the title of Senator." B. Boxer, 2009. She should have worked equally as hard in Leadership and Manners 101. revmaaatin. rant off.

[The Reverend]

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[b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]Jan Emery I remember reading a procedure concerning “Decalifornication”, could anyone point me in the right direction.

 

[The Reverend]

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[b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]transalp 1

Was in the auto parts store last night and noticed something new (to the store, anyway): Sylvania Ecobright headlamp bulbs. They are claiming to produce at least as much light as stock (3200k bulb temp. vs. 3100k for a regular halogen, iirc.) while consuming less power. Curious, I looked at the fine print and discovered they are rated at an average of 5 watts less than an equiv. normal bulb. Their H4 or 9003 is 50/60w hi/low and the newer KLR's H7 bulbs are rated at 50w instead of 55w each. It's not a lot. But, 5 watts to use somewhere else is something at least. Me? I have Silverstars in my 09' and like the extra light. =)  

[The Reverend]

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[b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]transalp 1

Was in the auto parts store last night and noticed something new (to the store, anyway): Sylvania Ecobright headlamp bulbs. They are claiming to produce at least as much light as stock (3200k bulb temp. vs. 3100k for a regular halogen, iirc.) while consuming less power.  

[The Reverend]

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[b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]Thomas Komjathy  I ran Silver Stars when they first came out and they were blowing out at half the life of stock, same with my wifes car when I installed some there. Others had the same concern so I stopped using them. It's been several years so maybe they have corrected the problem, how are your SSs holding up?