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Took my 06 RSV into a local shop last Spring for new tires an oil change and to resolve an occasional miss. They told me they replaced a fouled plug and that resolved the miss. OK.... Didn't sit right with me as I'd replaced the plugs maybe 4k ago, but whatever. She ran pretty good but I still got an occasional bit of smoke from the one side, ...same side as before. I ran it for about a thousand miles with no change. Very rideable but I knew something was still a bit off. Trailered it to Vogel and rode it the first day, but the second day the miss became a problem to the extent that I didn't trust it. Lisa and I went "antiquing" instead. I took it back to the same shop...(I trust these guys)....They had it for a week and I just picked it up and it ran better than it had in years. Smooooth idle, good throttle response. So I obviously asked what was going on and they said there was a fouled seat on a carb and leaking crossover tubes? I'm guessing those are the tubes that carry fuel between the carbs. Anyhoo, The owner said they should have looked into it a little better when they last had it, and since I've been a good customer, NO CHARGE. Cool. I'm a mechanic myself, so I understand how this stuff goes sometimes, so I was willing to pay for service they hadn't provided before, but was happy to see that customer service isn't dead. So....A shout out to Mobile Cycle Works in Ashley, Ohio. Thanks to John and Dane (Owner and son) for doing what it takes to keep customers happy.😀

Gotta love an honest business. Glad you got her back in shape.

My Dad visited us from Michigan for a few days, so I spent most of the weekend driving him around and spending time with the family. He just left this morning and will spend the winter months in the Philippines and will stay there for a good 8 months. Today, I am back riding to and from work and doing errands and some short fun rides around town. Glad a few of you are able to ride as well. Gear up and ride safe all.

Will still have bike ready to go anytime this winter(bike is kept on a long dolly that can be moved around to keep near wall so I can move out anytime) as long as no ice and little salt but like you all say we are getting older and Phantom Wife is always on my case about ridding unsafe ,which I think I'm doing my best!!

Well folks, we've only had a couple of low 40 days in N central KY. I haven't ridden any where to what I wanted. I am still getting some 100 milers but there is one more set then Sunday after Thanksgiving will be the USMC Toy Run in Louisville. That may be my last ride of of the season. Time will tell I suppose. Lots of 70s days going on but butt is usually in the truck seat haulin kids to appts. I realized last weekend my '06 is barely of 50 on the odometer.. That has to be some kinda crime..lol God is good tho and he gives me time in the wind when I really need it.

Yes, Wednesday I sold my 1998 18' Boston Whaler Ventura. I bought it in 2007. My wife and I enjoyed it very much but we are older and just didn't use it much any more. I sold it to a young couple who plan to have a lot of fun with it. Hopefully, it will serve them well.

The family's pontoon boat is 25yrs old and just keeps plugging along... Mom is 77 and decided this year she wanted a new boat. We picked up a '21 Trifecta with 20hrs on it last weekend in an early season snowstorm in Indiana. Hopefully this one serves us as well as the last one. The sellers oldest brother bought it as a "last hurrah" when he was diagnosed with cancer 2yrs ago. The other brothers were happy to see it go to a family that would take care of it and treasure it. They are local to our cottage and we told them they have an open initiation to come take a ride anytime.

Those Boston Whalers are nice boats. I’m sure you will miss it. I understand though. I sold my last boat a couple of years ago. Same reason you did. I still have two Yamaha Waverunners and never took them out this year and only once last year. I really should sell them too.

Has anyone else see the right up about the 2025 V-Max with the Liquid Cooled 1679cc V4 engine? Just read it! That is the engine they should of put in the redesigned Venture instead of the V-twin and they would have had a winner bike in my opinion!

My first thought is why is it a 2025 and not a 2026 model and the searched turned up all kinds of different dates on it unveiling, so till it is seen on the Yamaha USA Motorcycle product line I have a tendency to not believe it. and yes they would have done better with the V4 in the Venture than a v2 they used. I am tired of the wannabe Harley look. Rick F.

Beautiful day here. Unfortunately I worked most of the day. Got home in time to do about a 50 mile ride and then came home and changed the oil in the bike while it was warmed up.

What kind of nut are you? We of the Venture riding persuasion laugh at 35°!!! It’s still summer! It has to be since I haven’t gotten enough riding in yet! That makes sense, right?🥶🥶🥶

I need a 2nd happy day for the pontoon. I use the fishing boat a lot, we live 10 minutes away from KY Lake which is one of the largest man made lakes. 160,000 surface acres 100% free to use. I spend more time cleaning the pontoon than we’ve ever used it.

I am a true believer of 'Indian Summer' and it always happen. Ride safe and enjoy the ride.

might get to ride this weekend round here, supposed to be inn the upper 60's friday n 70's on sat. may be the last her in northern ill.

Yamaha came out with the 1700 VMax years ago and its been discontinued. Though I still agree. Have the new venture be sleeker and styled more like the new Goldwing with the 1700 V-4 and I would have bought one new sight unseen. Theres a market for it. Just look at the BMW K1600s

Good morning to all! Was so tired yesterday helping out my cousin find a place near her workplace so she can start working as a nurse. Just five days in this country and she is ready to get to work. After all that searching, we were able to find a safe place that has shuttle service to and from her hospital. Much relieved after all that hard work. Slept pretty much all night like a baby and never had a dream. Have a great weekend and ride safe!

Its been 70 the last two days here in southeast Nebraska. Gonna ask the missuss if I can go for a ride this afternoon. Bike is sitting in the work parking lot ready to roll.

Good morning to all. Back riding today to and from...Finished installing my KUAT rack on the Taco and love I love it! We are hovering between 60° F and down to around 40°F. Truly a big swing in temp this time of the year. Glad I don't have to think about 'cutting the grass'. The way it looks, I may have two more cuts before the end of the year. Also this morning, I saw two riders with no fairing and no windshield riding at 42°F temp on the interstate. Temps are still not too bad. Ride safe.

Good Afternoon to all! Today, I just might give both bikes a nice wipe and check all fluid levels. Looking forward to install a roof rack on my Taco this weekend. Have a great weekend!

Went out for a couple hour ride Wednesday! Not too windy and fairly cool!

Sharon the other day said she sure misses having people over and going out ridding. So, I thought I would put this out there and see if there was any interest. Do a Friday and Saturday ride, I will say that we are the take it easy kind of riders. And its a pretty laid back get together. In the past we go out for a ride have some lunch and back here for cookout and set around the campfire and get to chat. We have plenty of area to campout. its rustic there will be porta potties to use. We have our camping area down by the creek. Or there are motels in Viroqua or there are area campgrounds with electric and water hook ups with bathrooms and showers, and they are nice clean campgrounds I know that this is pretty early but like I said I wanted to see if there is much interest. I don't see much for Venture Riders getting together and meet. I know we sure had a lot of fun in the past. Orlin

Just set a date, will be there, barring a catastrophic event here! I love riding that area, may have to take a trip to the mindoro cut?

My electric riding gear is good down to about 5° IN DRY WEATHER not that I'll see those temps here in NW South Carolina.

Glad to hear you've been getting family time too. I'm sure those grips and seat really do make a huge difference. Family is doing good, going over the usual developmental road bumps. Little man is learning that he cant have Mama whenever he wants and he doesn't like it! Rode again today, about 43 degrees this morning. I may try to squeeze a ride in Sunday, weather permitting.

Hello @Chaharly. Hope all is doing well with the family. Awesome. Glad to hear you get the chance to ride. Same here, I've been riding since Tuesday. I rode the SVTC today and for tomorrow as well. I just need that extra heat on the grips and seat. It does help immensely. Ride safe and enjoy the cool Fall temps.

Braved the 35 degree morning for the ride to work yesterday. Had to drop the baby off to my sister's this morning, so no ride for me today!

Adventure bikes I think are becoming to be so popular to the younger generation. I've been watching several Reels on these types of bikes and group rides. The BMW 1300 Adventure always attracts my attention.

I respectfully disagree Don. Riding season is not coming to a close even riders like me and to anyone else in the east coast go through during the winter months. Cold weather riding is my favorite and I hope it is to ‘some’ riders out there as well. I never sweat. 😀. Please don’t get me wrong. I am not saying to anyone to go ahead a ride during the winter months. This is all about the rider’s decision to hang it up for the winter and wait for Spring or if you are like me, I ride during the winter months barring good road conditions free of snow, salt, grime and unsafe debris. I get it…some riders just don’t like cold weather and I understand that completely. However every time I see a rider all geared up and riding at 30° temps, I feel excited and I say to myself…if he is having fun, I can also have fun during the winter months. I am not responding to criticize or belittle anyone or make me look good and sound good. This is just me and I’ve enjoyed cold weather riding ever since. So FWIW, riding in the Spring, Summer, Fall and winter always have all the inherent dangers. It is important to ask yourself, ‘Are you ready to ride or not?’ If the answer is no, please don’t ride. Follow your gut, because Spring is only a few months away after all. With that said and if you have watched ‘Games of Thrones’, it is inevitable that WINTER IS COMING!

Haven’t tried any of them but here’s some good info. https://www.vikingbags.com/blogs/news/the-10-best-motorcycle-weather-apps-of-2022-for-conventional-riders

We are near Viroqua, Western part. The area is called the driftless region.

I might throw a blanket over it to give it a warm feeling, fill the gas tank so it don't die from starvation and then park it in a corner so it harder to run away. That's it.

Just connected the battery tender yesterday and had to wipe back a little tear...