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Mark - Is there a way to see what I voted for?
Thanks for this.

I ordered a new set of plugs for the R5, fully aware that there may be counterfeit plugs out there.

I browsed EBay, saw some that looked very underpriced, so I passed.  I chose a middle of the road price ($21 a pair to the door) from a large seller.

Interestingly, they arrived with this 'scan me' label on them.  I actually did scan it, and it took me to the sellers site with a claim that they a legitimate NGK seller blah blah blah.

Anyone get caught up with fakes, and know how to spot them?

No wheelie thread is complete without the Tanner...

Hmmm, it's a small sealed "Powersports" battery, I have to take it out to examine exactly what it is.  I just measured it at 12.77 after being off the charger for a few days but will troubleshoot further with my meter later today...

I found my key in the "on" position and the bike with a dead battery.

The battery took a charge, but we have no start.  My Irridiums are now black and oily, but I do see spark.

Awaiting new BR8EIX's in the mail.

Question is can/do Dynas burn out when left powered on?

Thank goodness you are ok.  What was the other drivers reaction?

It's almost funny.

This week I got a box of live worms from Idaho -> NJ in two days, USPS.  Worms might not have enjoyed that circuitous route.

We also had a glorious weekend in NJ.  I had the whole family down, and my five year old granddaughter asked to take a ride.  She's pretty fearless.
I gave her the choice:  Fast bike or Slow bike.  She chose the slow bike.  We had a blast zipping around town together on the 200.

Perhaps try rotating in heavy Barnett springs, first three then six if needed?

Not to beat a dead topic, but expanding on what Bitzz said.  Regarding a non-F 400 DG swinger, I've had one on my 350 for years. 
Details you need to know: 
- a 400 DG is 2" longer over stock from a 350.
- it's almost plug and play.
- a kind member here machined a cool extender for the rear fender, so it arches properly.
- the longer geometry hasn't affected handling that I can tell, other than make me work a bit more throttle for wheelies.
- a machinist friend made me several of the right side bushings needed to fit the 350 axle in the 400 swingarm slot.  I thought it may be a wear item but in years, it's never needed replacement SO if anyone wants to mate a 400 swingarm to their 350, I could provide the needed bushing.  The fender extension would still need to be dealt with.

LMK.

Hahaha I *just* watched Straight out of Compton on an airplane flight...

They look great, perform well.  Just not available as you've found out.  Keep an eye out on EBay and here, perhaps a pair may come up.  Mine are from Doug's (RIP) last run.
To buy new pipes, you have a few options.  Off the top of my head
- DG (meh)
- HVC (meh, apparently hard to tune for from threads here)
- Lomas (plenty on here about JL pipes)
- Spec II (great pipes and a long wait time)
- Higspeed
- Other Japanese builders iirc.

Good luck.  Do your searches.

Google Photos reminded me today that it's been 16 years since I started tearing down the R5 I rescued from a basement.   It's still with me.

That's beautiful.  I've always been attracted to the engineering marvel of specials...

Is that silver 350 a Canadian color, or repaint.  I like it.