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21st May 2006, 10:08
XL Forum - Sportster and Buell Motorcycle Forum Community Bulletin

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Schuncki and I will be flying to California this Wednesday and then driving to Indiana for my son's high school graduation. This is Schnucki's second time to the USA and first time to California

We will be driving my parent's mobile camper all the way from Cali to Indiana so Schnucki will be seeing a lot of the USA.

I am excited and Schnucki is very nervous!

I can't wait to meet many of the So-Cal XL Forum members in Indio on the 27th!

SUPPORT TEAM ELVES!!
The XL Forum has pledged it support of Team Elves which is a Buell Land Speed Record Team. There is a new forum category in the forum where the Team Elves crew will be posting their progress and accomplishments for all of us and can be found HERE. Please read the introduction post in this category to get more info on who the Team Elves are and why they exist.

You can also visit their website at Teamelves.com.

They will also be announcing fund raisers in this section and I encourage anyone who can to participate.

AMSOIL OIL-CHANGE CONTEST

SPORTYSROCK, an XL Forum Silver Supporting vendor and an AMSOIL distributor, sponsored a contest for May and the winner was Dwardy! Congrats Dwardy!

The contest announcement, questions, and answers can be found here: CKICK HERE

BIKER SAFETY TIP OF THE WEEK
Group Riding

Riding in a group is a lot of fun but at the same time create a riding enviroment that can be very dangerous. Before riding with a group insure that you have a lot of experience and are compfortable with your bike. If you do not, but still plan to ride with the group, be sure and let the ride captain know.

There are many safety aspects to group riding and I can not cover them all here so I recommend that you read the article HERE at the Motorcyclecruiser.com.

XL CLASSIFIEDS
Remember to check out the XL CLASSIFIEDS section which is full of great parts that other XL Forum members have for sale. You could save quite a lot on a parts or services that you have been searching for. Also check out the PARTS WANTED section. You might have something that someone else needs.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE XL CLASSIFIEDS

XL Forum Team Membership Price Change
Until further notice I have lowered the price of XL Forum Team Membership to $25.00 per year. If you are a current XL Forum Team Members and your membership renews during the period I have the cost lowered you will receive a refund.

Why am I doing this? I am, and I am sure you are too, tired of hearing about how prices of everything keep going up and up.

V2-Forum.com Contest

V2-FORUM.COM is currently holding a contest for a new logo. Everyone is allowed to enter this contest and the prize will be $100 plus the DVD of your choice from fixmyhog.com. More info on the contest can be found here - V2-FORUM LOGO CONTEST. You have until the last day of May to submit a logo.

Who wants $50.00?

Write a Letter to The Editor and you may qualify for $50.00! - Details are HERE.

I would really like to give some money away and so far have not had a chance to. Come on everyone!! Get out your pen and paper!

Other Website News
If you have friends that don't ride a Sporster but are looking for a nice place to hang like The XL Forum please have them visit our sister site at WWW.V2-FORUM.COM

JOKE OF THE WEEK
Al Gore decides to try riding a motorcycle, even though he has had no lessons or prior experience.

He mounts the motorcycle uninstructed, turns it on and it immediately roars into motion.

As it moves along faster and faster, Al begins to fall from the seat. In terror, he grips tightly on the handlebars, but can't get a firm grip. He tries to throw his arms around the motorcycle's gas tank, but he slides down the side of the motorcycle anyway.

Finally giving up his frail grip, he tries to leap off the motorcycle and throw himself to safety. Unfortunately, his foot has become entangled in the exhaust pipes. He is now at the mercy of the motorcycle's roaring wheels as his head is struck against the ground, over and over.

He is moments away from unconsciousness when, to his great fortune, Wendell, the Wal-Mart greeter, sees him and unplugs the motorcycle.

PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS
Lastly, but most important, I ask each one of you that can, to support your local Patriot Guard Riders. Visit www.patriotguard.org. Together we are making a real difference!



Bert Linson - Your Sportster and Buell Enthusiasts Portal Host.
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Today's Date: 21st May 2006

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LATEST THREADS
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Title: "poker runs" (Date Posted 21st May 2006 by smoking man)
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Title: "7 Missions 'Round The Bay - Northern California" (Date Posted 21st May 2006 by cherry_Bobber)
o 13 Views
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28769

Title: "Auxiliary lights WITH detachable windshield ..." (Date Posted 21st May 2006 by Hoowasat)
o 22 Views
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28764

Title: "All American Motorcycle Madness" (Date Posted 21st May 2006 by JohnT)
o 48 Views
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28763

Title: "What wheels fit my 1994 Sportster" (Date Posted 20th May 2006 by Ks-Sportster)
o 20 Views
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28754

Title: "Bike feels like there, "drag" when shiftin gears??" (Date Posted 20th May 2006 by hagar71)
o 25 Views
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28751

Title: "for those w/ a mikuni and crane ignition..." (Date Posted 20th May 2006 by noslow5_0)
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o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28747

Title: "for those w/ a mikuni and crane ignition..." (Date Posted 20th May 2006 by noslow5_0)
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o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28746

Title: "Wheel Change Question" (Date Posted 20th May 2006 by quickefx)
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o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28726

Title: "Best place to buy" (Date Posted 20th May 2006 by Homarr)
o 33 Views
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28720


-- Threads with the most replies --

Title: "Tired of hearing the Sportster is a girls bike (The one and only Girly Bike Thread)" (Date Posted 9th December 2004 by vetthed)
o 729 Replies, 45460 Views, Last Post: 01:01, 19th May 2006 by maddog
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=725

Title: "What's Your Ride?" (Date Posted 9th January 2005 by alleydude)
o 363 Replies, 24492 Views, Last Post: 05:34, 21st May 2006 by rikrak
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1449

Title: "do you actually have a motorcycle "license"?" (Date Posted 14th July 2005 by freebyrd)
o 276 Replies, 12733 Views, Last Post: 14:39, 19th May 2006 by C Dubya
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=9793

Title: "Another afflicted SE A/C setup" (Date Posted 29th April 2005 by thunderpaw)
o 240 Replies, 21614 Views, Last Post: 03:25, 19th May 2006 by Denzone
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=6369

Title: "Do you use premium gas in your Sportster?" (Date Posted 26th February 2006 by jhawkr)
o 209 Replies, 8598 Views, Last Post: 00:14, 19th May 2006 by cphilip
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=22976

Title: "Read This First ----- JETTING 101" (Date Posted 20th March 2005 by stevo)
o 197 Replies, 25430 Views, Last Post: 01:01, 20th May 2006 by Don Burton
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=4465

Title: "Helmet poll" (Date Posted 26th November 2005 by FireMedicXL)
o 195 Replies, 8633 Views, Last Post: 22:23, 18th May 2006 by thornious
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=17635

Title: "What year Sporty do you feel is the best year.....and why?" (Date Posted 10th October 2005 by Jeffytune)
o 194 Replies, 12253 Views, Last Post: 07:04, 20th May 2006 by MisterB
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=14684

Title: "Official XLForum Poll: What kind of bars are you running?" (Date Posted 10th October 2005 by Preacher)
o 191 Replies, 10891 Views, Last Post: 19:15, 18th May 2006 by Shai`tan
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=14666

Title: "Riding experiences above 100mph" (Date Posted 10th July 2005 by starbuck)
o 157 Replies, 9198 Views, Last Post: 20:06, 16th May 2006 by load_it_up
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=9567


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Title: "Cafe' Image thread WTFN" (Date Posted 22nd July 2005 by edman)
o 12933 Views, 130 Replies, Last Post: 11:28, 19th May 2006 by edman
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=10225

Title: "ICM Reflash Review." (Date Posted 3rd February 2005 by LuxBlue)
o 12687 Views, 133 Replies, Last Post: 03:16, 14th May 2006 by gronk62
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=2376

Title: "adjusting primary chain tension" (Date Posted 19th July 2005 by sportsterrific)
o 9638 Views, 87 Replies, Last Post: 05:16, 16th May 2006 by 88sporty
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=10084

Title: "Rubbermount Poll" (Date Posted 27th February 2006 by Lightning)
o 7613 Views, 111 Replies, Last Post: 09:54, 21st May 2006 by USMC_Davii
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=23020

Title: "Round Air Cleaner Poll" (Date Posted 6th April 2005 by barry1967)
o 7575 Views, 101 Replies, Last Post: 15:26, 15th May 2006 by mikira
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=5305

Title: "Poll: How Tall are You?" (Date Posted 27th January 2006 by ZenBiker)
o 6458 Views, 152 Replies, Last Post: 10:46, 21st May 2006 by speedster
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=21079

Title: "Stock mirrors. Can you see behind you?" (Date Posted 22nd November 2005 by jhawkr)
o 6403 Views, 141 Replies, Last Post: 15:25, 18th May 2006 by tlgibson97
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=17388

Title: "How many Sporty seats ya got for one ass?" (Date Posted 17th July 2005 by schmidlapper)
o 5383 Views, 101 Replies, Last Post: 03:58, 20th May 2006 by Homarr
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=9980

Title: "i got an HD because?" (Date Posted 12th December 2005 by greenmeany1)
o 5242 Views, 148 Replies, Last Post: 21:38, 15th May 2006 by drd1135
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=18565

Title: "Spokes or Mags" (Date Posted 30th October 2005 by Mattbastard)
o 5199 Views, 93 Replies, Last Post: 16:43, 19th May 2006 by johnnybgood
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=15886

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LATEST POLLS
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Question: Should more techno crap be added to our beloved Sportster?
o 'Yes. Lotsa pretty bells and whistles and things that go "BING"' (8 Votes)
o 'Nup! Keep it simple, raw, and exciting. The way a real motorcycle should be!!' (49 Votes)
View Poll Results: http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28653

Question: How much money have you saved by being a member of the XL Forum?
o '$0 Nada...Zip...Zero...Zilch' (27 Votes)
o '$1-$50 I've saved enough for a few beers' (4 Votes)
o '$51-$150 I have saved a fair amount' (4 Votes)
o '$151-$500 I have saved a lot of money' (21 Votes)
o '$501-$1000 If I've saved this much...how much have I SPENT!?' (10 Votes)
o '$1000-$2500 Man I've saved a TON' (5 Votes)
o '$2500+ XL Forum has saved me enough to purchase a small country' (3 Votes)
View Poll Results: http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28559

Question: Do you wear ear plugs?
o 'Yes' (67 Votes)
o 'No' (58 Votes)
View Poll Results: http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28433

Question: what engine oil do you use?
o 'mobil 1 V twin' (21 Votes)
o 'mobil 1 20/50 gold cap' (13 Votes)
o 'red line' (2 Votes)
o 'royal purple' (0 Votes)
o 'syn 3' (37 Votes)
o 'amsoil' (27 Votes)
o 'bel ray' (0 Votes)
o 'hd 360' (18 Votes)
o 'rev tech' (2 Votes)
View Poll Results: http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28008

Question: Do you wear gloves?
o 'Always!!' (112 Votes)
o 'Never' (2 Votes)
o 'Only when it is cold outside' (44 Votes)
o 'Yes, but the fingerless kind' (20 Votes)
o 'This is none of your danged business Bert...leave me alone you kook!' (7 Votes)
o 'Occasionally' (6 Votes)
View Poll Results: http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=27693


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