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In reference to the recent shooting in Colorado, the city of houston has released a video to try to help you incase something like this.
It may take a few minuted to download. But it may help you if you don't know what to do.

http://www.readyhoustontx.gov/videos/RunHideFight-E.m4v

Can anyone tell me what a 1965 Hydra Glide shovelhead is worth? Ballpark. Its in pretty nice condition and runs great. I got 8000 in it. I know it's worth more

A woman from Los Angeles , who was a tree hugger, a liberal Democrat, and an anti-hunter, purchased a piece of timberland near Colville , WA.
There was a large tree on one of the highest points in the tract. She wanted a good view of the natural splendor of her land so she started to climb the big tree. As she neared the top she encountered a spotted owl that attacked her.
In her haste to escape, the woman slid down the tree to the ground and got many splinters in her crotch. In considerable pain, she hurried to a local ER to see a doctor. She told him she was an environmentalist,a democrat, and an anti-hunter and how she came to get all the splinters.
The doctor listened to her story with great patience and then told her to go wait in the examining room and he would see if he could help...

i have a 09 electra glide ultra classic,on start up cold or hot sounds like execisive top end noise,22,000 miles is this something to be concerned about.

Well boys, I am planning to tear into the top end of my '77 shovel motor. The reason being is that there is smoke coming out of the rear pipe every time I start or restart the bike. (The motor has about 2000 miles on it since the so-called "rebuild":gah. No smoke afterwards, just for a second after I start it up each time. The rear plug stays oil fouled, so I change it fairly often for now. Tattoo thinks it may just be the valve seals, but I won't know for sure until I get everything off and have a looksee. I am going to attempt to do this work myself in my shop.

Questions I'd like to ask are: should I do both cylinders? And, what parts should I have on hand before beginning so I don't have to wait around for parts. I'm thinking at least a copper head gasket set, new valve...