VentureFar

Sorry. I have an imminent passing in my extended family so can't leave from Ca until the funeral. I was the one suggesting wed am pancake breakfast at the Sturgis hs but I may be a no show. Depending on "when" I may high tail it as I have to be in Denver next Saturday anyway. I will post the "for sure" when I know. Safe ride to all VentureFar...

preface - I am not a wrench. But on my 1100 Honda I thought I had a rev limiter until I found out it was jetted sooooo rich that full throttle flooded the rear cylinder. Correct jetting and I had a whole NEW bike. VentureFar....

No - with 10.5 inch " shorty ". With the extension up, it is the same as riding behind the stock shield - except 4 inches wider so less air hitting you. VentureFar...

I got the 10.5" baggershield with the 6 inch extension. I am IN LOVE. The air bobbles around me and the wife, not buffeting - even in strong head and crosswinds. I have recommened the Baggershield to several others and they love it instantly. I am 5'11" and wear a full face shield but always leave the shield open. If is sit totally straight up the frontal air hits the faceshiled and knocks it closed. So the air hits me on the helmet directly between my eyes and the top of my head. - Since it is wider by 2" on either side you lose any wrap around buffet. search on baggershield on this site - and remember to follow the instructions to take the old shield off - NO shortcuts. Ask if you have questions - we are all here to help - even us newbies that have only owned our RSV's since March. Welcome to this great forum. VentureFar...

Cowpuc- please come to the venture breakfast at the Sturgis high school just east of town at. 7:30am Wednesday of the rally. You obviously VentureFar...

Even better. There are web cams on Main Street. VentureFar...

7:30 am to about 8:15 ish

Can u meet for breakfast wed ? How about we all meet for breakfast at the "pancake breakfast" that is across the street from Ft Meade on 34/79 / lazelle just East of Sturgis? North side of the road. It is the Sturgis high school. VentureFar...

Anyone lurking that is riding from Los Angeles to sturgis? VentureFar...

HowardB What is the name of the new museum off the slow twisty road closest to the Tetons. Has a horseshoe parking lot. One way in and one way out? Thanks

There is always a first time but a lot of us have punched these holes and no one "didn't write it to tell about it" - wait, that couldn't happen...... VentureFar....

I use Lemon pledge on the whole bike. Hardly ever wash it. Just polish it. I really should switch to orange pledge - forum is right about it attracting bees for some reason. VentureFar...

So here is the exact reason for squeezing every oz of gas in. In a few weeks: Riding Tonopah Nv up 376 thru Austin to Battle Mountain. There is gas in Tonopah - a 185 mile ride from my last gas stop. Then Tonopah to Austin - no gas enroute - 118 miles Austin to Battle Mountain - 88 miles no gas enroute So I figure 206 miles on two lane road - guessing speed at 60-65 - not freeway speeds, I am safe going that distance with 5.8 gal ( and 2 liters in the trunk for the RSV I come across that didn't punch holes in their neck ) VentureFar...

Well the gas tank snorkel is patentable product #1 for filling the tank. Product number two is a 1.5 inch thick 4" square of wood with a "tether" attached that I use to level the bike to get max gas in the tank - to the brim. Then mount the bike, and reel in the kickstand puck and then push in the gas cap. Phew- lot of work for 18 miles... VentureFar...

freebird congrats on the new ride. Now start modifying it - first by not letting people take your bits: http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2011/11/29/it-takes-24-seconds-to-steal-2-saddlebags/ buddy on mine lost his side bags in a busy parking lot in broad daylight about 3 weeks ago. Sorry..... VentureFar...

Actually I read the posts on doing this and one of the most important was a full tank that would have less vapors available and hitting the awl with a rubber mallet. I didn't mention that I had my fire extinguisher and a large towel beside me on the floor. Kept my gloves, helmet and jacket on during the "suicide" attempt. Wow, now I feel exhilarated for having tempted "fate" and won. VentureFar...

HA HA "Would of had to make some hard decisions." I thought your next sentence was do I leave the wife behind and save myself? Sorry, just cracked me up.. VentureFar...

Hey Big Lenny, I am riding to Sturgis this year from Los Angeles. Taking the Northern Nevada route. Tonopah, Wells Idaho Falls etc. There are spots where gas is 30-40 miles apart. I can fill up at 160 or 200 miles. To me, I am wasting good saddle time on my 600 mile day if I "wimp" out at 160 miles. I do carry 2 liters of gas with me but have only had to put one into service since 2003 and that was due to an unexpected headwind late at night crossing the mojave desert. I do plan and re-plan and actually ride certain legs at differing speeds. Like a 200 mile gas stop I ride at 71 gps to make sure I get there. A 160 mile gas stop I will ride at a higher rate of speed ( self incrimination bypass :-) I will be doing another Saddlesore 1000 on my return from Sturgis and that 18 miles in a 1000 mile day could eliminate one gas stop. .....and besides, it is fun to stretch the capabilities of this great machine. VentureFar...

Yup - what MikeWa said. and the splashing was more of an (stupidly) unexpected spray

Tonight I took a new awl and rubber mallet to the gas station. I was on reserve and filled it as high as I would dare as though expecting to stretch a 200 mile gas stop. I then pulled my RSV over to the side under a light and pulled out my tools. Hey everyone, if your gas tank is full and you start pounding on it - you get sprayed with gas - duh! After speaking with MikeWA earlier today, I took his advise and punched the holes as high as possible just under the top 1/2 Inch neck ring. I punched about 6 holes with the awl. I then rode back to the pump and with the bike on the kickstand I put another .36 gal in. I thought there was still more room so I put the kickstand on the hammer to straighten up the bike. I was able to put in another .04 gal. Total gas increase .4 gallons by letting the air out of the top of the tank while filling Since I read earlier don't park it with that much gas it in, I had to go for a 40 mile evening ride to burn off, well about 18 miles worth but it was such a nice night, I kept on going. There you go. VentureFar...

Bought the cyclegear pump and tried it tonight. It says that it pumps to 80 pounds and my rear Metz 880 is 50. I checked it at 47 and started the pump plugged into the charger pigtail. It ran for 10 minutes and when I took it off it had lost 8 pounds to 39. It simply couldn't do 50. So back it goes to cyclegear. I have a slim mini pump and hooked it up using a female Cigarette lighter adapter to the charger pigtail and it ran the pressure from 39 right up to 50 quicker than I expected. so the cyclegear works if you only need 35-39 pounds. If you need over that I don't suggest you buy the cyclegear.- couldn't handle over 39 for me on my Gen 2. VentureFar...

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please keep thinking about how much you enjoy riding. Positive abounds! VentureFar...

Just picked up this compressor and will try it tonight I will take the seat off and run it for about 10 min-bike idling - and feel the wire to assure myself I won't burn it up. I will report. VentureFar...

Thanks VentureFar...

won't it pull too many amps and get too hot? ie melt? VentureFar...