Freebird Posted May 12, 2016 Author #151 Posted May 12, 2016 Well, the Waverunners are just over 800 lbs. each and on a double trailer. I figure total weight is around 1800 lbs. Don't think I will be trying that. Even if I got them to the lake, then I have to back them down the boat ramp? I don't think so my friend.
BratmanXj Posted May 12, 2016 #152 Posted May 12, 2016 Well, the Waverunners are just over 800 lbs. each and on a double trailer. I figure total weight is around 1800 lbs. Don't think I will be trying that. Even if I got them to the lake, then I have to back them down the boat ramp? I don't think so my friend. Hell, I struggle to launch my ski's with my mother's FWD Ford Escape (my AWD Escape does fine), I'd hate to even try with 1-Wheel-Drive. Thank god mom's got a cottage and I bought a floating pier that I can park the skis on, launch once & retrieve once per year and commute back and forth on the bike regularly.
BigLenny Posted May 12, 2016 #153 Posted May 12, 2016 HEY....it's NOT farkle....it's SAFETY CHROME. You of all people should KNOW that. OK...so here is where I'm at so far. I'm sitting here in a hotel room so this is from memory. I am likely forgetting something but this is a fairly complete list. Now most of this stuff was on the bike when I bought it so I got very lucky there. We all know that you never get your money back out of accessories when you sell a bike but it's nice when you buy a used bike that already has most of them installed. 2005 Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture Russell Day Long heated seat Utopia backrest covered by Russell to match Corbin passenger backrest covered by Russell to match Yamaha ball milled air filter covers Yamaha ball milled carb covers Yamaha ball milled twinky covers Yamaha luggage rack Yamaha passing lights Yamaha chrome front gas tank bolt covers Yamaha chrome passenger floorboard backing plates Yamaha front fender guard Yamaha saddle bag guards Yamaha saddle bag liners Yamaha Headlamp and turn signal visors Yamaha tail light visor The Diamond Cut Guy triple cut cooling fins. The Diamond Cut Guy triple cut saddle bag hinge inserts KuryAkyn Longhorn highway pegs KuryAkyn Iso Grips with throttle rocker KuryAkyn bar end weights KuryAkyn brake mounted GPS mount for my Garmin Zumo 665 KuryAkyn riders drink holder KuryAkyn passenger drink holder Show Chrome folding flag mount for VentureRider flag Dyna 3000 ignition module Carbon One crash bar stiffeners Carbon One trailer hitch Harley Davidson auxiliary rear tail and brake lights Harley Davison visors for auxiliary tail lights Yamaha trunk spoiler with LEDs Show Chrome chrome ignition bezel M61A1MECH auxiliary wiring harness and bullet connectors for lights and hitch Harley touring mufflers or Yamaha RSTD mufflers depending on my mood Hopnel tank bib now but to be replace by custom tank big and saddlebag lid covers from Ace High Leathers Truck Lite HID headlight and driving lights Stainless Steel front and rear brake lines New pictures will be coming soon. Boss, Thats an impressive list of Safety Farkle Chrome! But, you're missing something very important: Rivco Center Stand. BigLenny
eusa1 Posted May 12, 2016 #154 Posted May 12, 2016 Boss, Thats an impressive list of Safety Farkle Chrome! But, you're missing something very important: Rivco Center Stand. BigLenny I just so happen to know where a rare original chrome trip master adjustable height center stand is located for sale:whistling:
Freebird Posted May 12, 2016 Author #155 Posted May 12, 2016 Well, I sure know how to build a center stand. I think I built about 150 of them or so. Hadn't even thought about that but may get around to it.
Freebird Posted May 12, 2016 Author #156 Posted May 12, 2016 I just so happen to know where a rare original chrome trip master adjustable height center stand is located for sale:whistling: Or there's that.
BigLenny Posted May 12, 2016 #157 Posted May 12, 2016 Well, I sure know how to build a center stand. I think I built about 150 of them or so. Hadn't even thought about that but may get around to it. Oh yeah. I forgot you built them. I just know I wouldn't want to do without the center stand I have on my RSTD.
bongobobny Posted May 12, 2016 #158 Posted May 12, 2016 Hell, I struggle to launch my ski's with my mother's FWD Ford Escape (my AWD Escape does fine), I'd hate to even try with 1-Wheel-Drive. Thank god mom's got a cottage and I bought a floating pier that I can park the skis on, launch once & retrieve once per year and commute back and forth on the bike regularly.This reminds me of waaaaay back in the day at the Buffalo Small Boat Harbor. I just about always saw this van, or was it a pickup, with a trailer hitch mounted on the FRONT bumper. Thought it, and the owner was just plain stupid!!! That is, until I saw it in action one day retrieving his boat and trailer from the launch site!! He had NO problem seeing where he was going to hook up the trailer, and absolutely NO problem with traction pulling it out!! Everybody else, me included, had problems getting traction on the wet concrete...
cecdoo Posted May 12, 2016 #159 Posted May 12, 2016 So then what would it take to be able to pull the wave runners behind the bike. Ya they are a bit heavy, but I have seen some pretty heavy trailers behind bikes.............. Add some trailer brakes so you can stop without getting run over, the power is already there................ Just some more food for thought.................... Now can ride both the bike and runners....................... I wanna be there when ya launch those babies on a wet ramp:scubadive: Craig
BlueSky Posted May 13, 2016 #160 Posted May 13, 2016 HEY....it's NOT farkle....it's SAFETY CHROME. You of all people should KNOW that. OK...so here is where I'm at so far. I'm sitting here in a hotel room so this is from memory. I am likely forgetting something but this is a fairly complete list. Now most of this stuff was on the bike when I bought it so I got very lucky there. We all know that you never get your money back out of accessories when you sell a bike but it's nice when you buy a used bike that already has most of them installed. 2005 Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture Russell Day Long heated seat Utopia backrest covered by Russell to match Corbin passenger backrest covered by Russell to match Yamaha ball milled air filter covers Yamaha ball milled carb covers Yamaha ball milled twinky covers Yamaha luggage rack Yamaha passing lights Yamaha chrome front gas tank bolt covers Yamaha chrome passenger floorboard backing plates Yamaha front fender guard Yamaha saddle bag guards Yamaha saddle bag liners Yamaha Headlamp and turn signal visors Yamaha tail light visor The Diamond Cut Guy triple cut cooling fins. The Diamond Cut Guy triple cut saddle bag hinge inserts KuryAkyn Longhorn highway pegs KuryAkyn Iso Grips with throttle rocker KuryAkyn bar end weights KuryAkyn brake mounted GPS mount for my Garmin Zumo 665 KuryAkyn riders drink holder KuryAkyn passenger drink holder Show Chrome folding flag mount for VentureRider flag Dyna 3000 ignition module Carbon One crash bar stiffeners Carbon One trailer hitch Harley Davidson auxiliary rear tail and brake lights Harley Davison visors for auxiliary tail lights Yamaha trunk spoiler with LEDs Show Chrome chrome ignition bezel M61A1MECH auxiliary wiring harness and bullet connectors for lights and hitch Harley touring mufflers or Yamaha RSTD mufflers depending on my mood Hopnel tank bib now but to be replace by custom tank big and saddlebag lid covers from Ace High Leathers Truck Lite HID headlight and driving lights Stainless Steel front and rear brake lines New pictures will be coming soon. Looks like you've exceeded the load rating for the bike already!
Yammer Dan Posted May 13, 2016 #161 Posted May 13, 2016 One of the horns being stubborn.....but its still around. I didn't want to dive into that mess of wiring under the front faring... Need to change out the Bush Tech hitch. I can't see me using it. If I do a trailer it will be Harbor Freight build unless I run across one of those deals ya just cain't pass. Corbin Dual Touring Seat RSTD Mufflers LED Brake Light Harley Tail Lights Dyna 3000 ignition module Mic Mutes intercom conversion Yamaha passing lamps Yamaha bag rails Yamaha trunk rack Yamaha ball milled chrome air breather covers Yamaha ball milled carb covers Yamaha ball milled air breather (twinky) covers Yamaha ball milled front caliper covers K&N air filters Kuryakyn highway pegs Hopnel tank bib Hopnel trunk bib Diamond R leveling links Diamond R passenger highway pegs Diamond R chrome wind deflectors with SS brackets Chrome ignition bezel Clearview windshield Windshield vents Baron's tach Fiam electric horns Custom saddlebag hinge covers SpeedoHealer Galfer SS brake lines Galfer SS Clutch line Flanders Bars Barnett SS Throttle cables VMAX Rear End (also have a stock rear end to include) Rick Butler Rear Brake Mod Headlight modulator SunPro gauges with "PONCH" face plate Buddyrich lower wind blockers Carbon_One crash bar strengtheners Sonic Front Springs SkyDoc clutch kit Yamaha front fender rail Yamaha trunk spoiler AceHighLeathers custom saddlebag lid covers AceHighLeathers custom gas cap cover YSS Rear Shock A couple Band-Aid Stickers!!!
Flyinfool Posted May 13, 2016 #162 Posted May 13, 2016 Well, the Waverunners are just over 800 lbs. each and on a double trailer. I figure total weight is around 1800 lbs. Don't think I will be trying that. Even if I got them to the lake, then I have to back them down the boat ramp? I don't think so my friend. I guess you will hae to UPGRADE to a 1st gen to pull them................... Look at all the farkl......I mean safety chrome you would get to do again........................
eusa1 Posted May 13, 2016 #163 Posted May 13, 2016 One of the horns being stubborn.....but its still around. I didn't want to dive into that mess of wiring under the front faring... Need to change out the Bush Tech hitch. I can't see me using it. If I do a trailer it will be Harbor Freight build unless I run across one of those deals ya just cain't pass. I'm in need of a bush tech hitch ! hook me up!!
TDbiker Posted May 13, 2016 #164 Posted May 13, 2016 HEY....it's NOT farkle....it's SAFETY CHROME. You of all people should KNOW that. OK...so here is where I'm at so far. I'm sitting here in a hotel room so this is from memory. I am likely forgetting something but this is a fairly complete list. Now most of this stuff was on the bike when I bought it so I got very lucky there. We all know that you never get your money back out of accessories when you sell a bike but it's nice when you buy a used bike that already has most of them installed. 2005 Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture Russell Day Long heated seat Utopia backrest covered by Russell to match Corbin passenger backrest covered by Russell to match Yamaha ball milled air filter covers Yamaha ball milled carb covers Yamaha ball milled twinky covers Yamaha luggage rack Yamaha passing lights Yamaha chrome front gas tank bolt covers Yamaha chrome passenger floorboard backing plates Yamaha front fender guard Yamaha saddle bag guards Yamaha saddle bag liners Yamaha Headlamp and turn signal visors Yamaha tail light visor The Diamond Cut Guy triple cut cooling fins. The Diamond Cut Guy triple cut saddle bag hinge inserts KuryAkyn Longhorn highway pegs KuryAkyn Iso Grips with throttle rocker KuryAkyn bar end weights KuryAkyn brake mounted GPS mount for my Garmin Zumo 665 KuryAkyn riders drink holder KuryAkyn passenger drink holder Show Chrome folding flag mount for VentureRider flag Dyna 3000 ignition module Carbon One crash bar stiffeners Carbon One trailer hitch Harley Davidson auxiliary rear tail and brake lights Harley Davison visors for auxiliary tail lights Yamaha trunk spoiler with LEDs Show Chrome chrome ignition bezel M61A1MECH auxiliary wiring harness and bullet connectors for lights and hitch Harley touring mufflers or Yamaha RSTD mufflers depending on my mood Hopnel tank bib now but to be replace by custom tank big and saddlebag lid covers from Ace High Leathers Truck Lite HID headlight and driving lights Stainless Steel front and rear brake lines New pictures will be coming soon. I didn't see your Wagner Grille Guard mentioned. I'd hate for your list to be incomplete...
bongobobny Posted May 13, 2016 #165 Posted May 13, 2016 Unfortunately, the Wagner grille is now rarer than hen's teeth...
Freebird Posted May 13, 2016 Author #166 Posted May 13, 2016 OOPS....forgot about that. It already has the Wagner grill. Will add it to the list.
Freebird Posted May 14, 2016 Author #167 Posted May 14, 2016 Well I got Carbon_Ones crash bar supports installed this morning and the visor on the Harley tail light. That may be about it for today. Much yard work to be done but it rained all night so mowing is out. Going to try to get some weed eating done though.
bongobobny Posted May 14, 2016 #168 Posted May 14, 2016 What kind of weeds are you going to eat?? Are they yummy like cattail roots??
cowpuc Posted May 14, 2016 #169 Posted May 14, 2016 HEY....it's NOT farkle....it's SAFETY CHROME. You of all people should KNOW that. OK...so here is where I'm at so far. I'm sitting here in a hotel room so this is from memory. I am likely forgetting something but this is a fairly complete list. Now most of this stuff was on the bike when I bought it so I got very lucky there. We all know that you never get your money back out of accessories when you sell a bike but it's nice when you buy a used bike that already has most of them installed. 2005 Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture Russell Day Long heated seat Utopia backrest covered by Russell to match Corbin passenger backrest covered by Russell to match Yamaha ball milled air filter covers Yamaha ball milled carb covers Yamaha ball milled twinky covers Yamaha luggage rack Yamaha passing lights Yamaha chrome front gas tank bolt covers Yamaha chrome passenger floorboard backing plates Yamaha front fender guard Yamaha saddle bag guards Yamaha saddle bag liners Yamaha Headlamp and turn signal visors Yamaha tail light visor The Diamond Cut Guy triple cut cooling fins. The Diamond Cut Guy triple cut saddle bag hinge inserts KuryAkyn Longhorn highway pegs KuryAkyn Iso Grips with throttle rocker KuryAkyn bar end weights KuryAkyn brake mounted GPS mount for my Garmin Zumo 665 KuryAkyn riders drink holder KuryAkyn passenger drink holder Show Chrome folding flag mount for VentureRider flag Dyna 3000 ignition module Carbon One crash bar stiffeners Carbon One trailer hitch Harley Davidson auxiliary rear tail and brake lights Harley Davison visors for auxiliary tail lights Yamaha trunk spoiler with LEDs Show Chrome chrome ignition bezel M61A1MECH auxiliary wiring harness and bullet connectors for lights and hitch Harley touring mufflers or Yamaha RSTD mufflers depending on my mood Hopnel tank bib now but to be replace by custom tank big and saddlebag lid covers from Ace High Leathers Truck Lite HID headlight and driving lights Stainless Steel front and rear brake lines Wagner Grill Guard New pictures will be coming soon. One of the horns being stubborn.....but its still around. I didn't want to dive into that mess of wiring under the front faring... Need to change out the Bush Tech hitch. I can't see me using it. If I do a trailer it will be Harbor Freight build unless I run across one of those deals ya just cain't pass. Corbin Dual Touring Seat RSTD Mufflers LED Brake Light Harley Tail Lights Dyna 3000 ignition module Mic Mutes intercom conversion Yamaha passing lamps Yamaha bag rails Yamaha trunk rack Yamaha ball milled chrome air breather covers Yamaha ball milled carb covers Yamaha ball milled air breather (twinky) covers Yamaha ball milled front caliper covers K&N air filters Kuryakyn highway pegs Hopnel tank bib Hopnel trunk bib Diamond R leveling links Diamond R passenger highway pegs Diamond R chrome wind deflectors with SS brackets Chrome ignition bezel Clearview windshield Windshield vents Baron's tach Fiam electric horns Custom saddlebag hinge covers SpeedoHealer Galfer SS brake lines Galfer SS Clutch line Flanders Bars Barnett SS Throttle cables VMAX Rear End (also have a stock rear end to include) Rick Butler Rear Brake Mod Headlight modulator SunPro gauges with "PONCH" face plate Buddyrich lower wind blockers Carbon_One crash bar strengtheners Sonic Front Springs SkyDoc clutch kit Yamaha front fender rail Yamaha trunk spoiler AceHighLeathers custom saddlebag lid covers AceHighLeathers custom gas cap cover YSS Rear Shock A couple Band-Aid Stickers!!! :beer:A BLING CONTEST:cool10:!!!!! LOOKS LIKE WE GOT US A GOOD OL FASHION BLING CONTEST IN THE MAKINS:guitarist 2:!!!!! :think:I GOTTA GET IN ON THIS:scratchchin:..... :lightbulb:BE RIGHT BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Freebird Posted May 14, 2016 Author #170 Posted May 14, 2016 LOL...the sad part is...Dan has the '99 that I sold to him. I DID all that stuff to his. So here I am trying to catch up with what I had already done. The ONLY thing he has added is the bandaids.
Yammer Dan Posted May 14, 2016 #171 Posted May 14, 2016 Hey!! The Band-Aids look pretty cool.... Now if I cover it with stickers like Puc did....... It will certainly be unusual..... I found some chrome paint on sale the other day........
cowpuc Posted May 14, 2016 #172 Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Ok,,, here's the beginning of my entrance into the bling contest... It took some doings cause my memory is failing me and I actually had to walk out and stand on the porch in the garage in my stocking feet (got me in trouble with Tippy over that one ya bunch of lop eared Bling Contest varmints) and look at my purdy scoot.. This is a list of what I could see on the right side of Tweeks, our precious 1983 Yamaha XVZ12 Standard Venture.. Custom "back-off whip" hand made by my friend and fellow VR Member @VentureFar (California Trouble) American Flag donated by and placed on Tweeks by my friend and fellow VR member @ragtop69gs (Raggy) Custom water storage container (mile jug) hanging from custom mount (piece of metal I drilled a hole in) Custom chrome tent rack donated from a 1970 Honda CB750 that I turned into a chopper Ride To Eat/Eat To Ride patch donated by my friend and fellow VR member @EasyRider (fellow banana nut ice cream lover from California) Austrailia sticker that Aussie Annie and Quickstep brought all the way from Austrailia for Tweeks Moab sticker Montana State sticker Nevada State sticker Vogel patch 2 - tire label stickers from replacement tires I spooned on when we wore out tires while chasing the front wheel (long story). Michigan Cycle Conservation membership sticker Junior Fire Fighter sticker (took grandson to an outing on the bike) Grand Canyon NP sticker Bonneville Salt Flat sticker Old Faithful Calistoga California sticker Canadian Flag sticker Alberta Canada sticker Zion NP sticker Sasqauch in Weed California sticker Timberline Lodger Oregon sticker North Dakota emblem Mt. Hood Oregon sticker Red River Gorge KY sticker Mackinaw Bridge Mi sticker Yosimite NP sticker Canyon Lands NP sticker Sunrise Oregon sticker Lassen NP sticker Redwood NP sticker Walldrug SD sticker Lewis and Clark pin Idaho pin Grand Tentons NP sticker Rancho Motorcycle Dismantling (Rancho Cordova California - needed parts) sticker Manioua Island Mi sticker New Berry Volcanic Monument sticker Silver Lake Sand Dunes Mi sticker Capital Reefs NP sticker Iron Mountain Road patch M-22 Mi sticker Craters of the Moon sticker Bad Lands NP sticker OKIE sticker Road Trip Alabama sticker Bliss Mi sticker Devils Tower NP sticker California State sticker Cousins resturant The Dalles Oregon sticker (given to Tweeks by the AWESOME staff at Cousins Resturant during the Venture West Rally) Unruly Brewery sticker Death Valley NP sticker (night ride Death Valley with your lights off - AMAZING!!!) Roswell Alien sticker Deadwood SD sticker Tail of the Dragon sticker Kings Canyon sticker Thats about all I can see from the porch,,,, lots more bling on the windshield and left side of the bike but I dont dare walk out on the dirty garage floor and see what I am forgetting... ,,, forgot about the VentureRider.org dome sticker stuck to my forehead (thanks for reminding @Freebird)!! Edited May 14, 2016 by cowpuc
Freebird Posted May 14, 2016 Author #173 Posted May 14, 2016 Dang Puc...I thought I gave you a domed VentureRider decal. Remind me at Maintenance Day to give you one.
cowpuc Posted May 14, 2016 #174 Posted May 14, 2016 Dang Puc...I thought I gave you a domed VentureRider decal. Remind me at Maintenance Day to give you one. You did brother you did:Bunny:!!! Unfortunately I cheated Tweeks out of it and it ended up on my forehead:hurts: (see avatar) BUT = THANK YOU for reminding me - I will now go back and edit my bling count to adjust for such a fine example of bling in our Bling Contest.. PS - how do you spect to win the contest by helping out your competition?
Freebird Posted May 14, 2016 Author #175 Posted May 14, 2016 WIN??? Heck....it's not about winning...it's about sharing the JOY.
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