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Not if ya take off your snowmobile suit and ya got nuttin on underneath it :big-grin-emoticon:

What da heck is this mind's eye stuff,, only thing in my minds eye is a set of unwritten forum rules. I been pawing thru those rules and still have found nothing that says Carl is exempt from the :worthless:rule. May just be the job actually required 5 nuts but you only had to find 4 more cause one of them was the nut who built the contraption we dont get to see?

alien innards as Don had seen on a TV show called Men In Black. Don and Eileen were very relieved to see that the substance was merely some tire repair gunk and not some innards from an alien cause everyone knows that if you get to close to intergalactic space alien innards you could end up..

Like Ernest would say,, "well there's your problem right there" (might be easier for some of you lop eared varmints - Carl - to just watch the little video clip,,, know what I mean).. That should explain exactly why I ended up getting many more hugs during Don's MD then you did @Marcarl.. Hope your paying attention..

Ctn, if we are talking about a Colortune like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/GUNSON-COLORTUNE-12MM-SPARK-PLUG-TUNE-UP-TOOL-/191511721127?hash=item2c96fcf4a7:g:BAsAAOxyu0BRfC2z&item=191511721127&vxp=mtr then yes,, I have had a little exposure to it and yeppers - our Ventures are "D" or 12mm plugs (better double check that though, at least the 1st Gens are, never had the pleasure of owning a 2nd).. Last year I had an opportunity to get aquainted with a Colortune at @OrlinEngh 's MD over in Wisconsin.. If memory serves me, it was Ken's bike and colortune I played with.. Anyway,, I loved the whole concept of the Colortune and can see where, in the right hands it could/would be a handy tool. Definitely a major plus as you can see the flame burn color, firing consistency and all that right before your eyes! I would LOVE to have 4 of them but, because of affordability in my case - I would rather have one of the above and a set of adapters like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/14mm-Colortune-Adapters-10mm-12mm-14mm-Long-and-Taper-18mm-/281777742649?hash=item419b432339:m:m-evYxcdDu4LJuHU1D61ULg&item=281777742649&var=&vxp=mtr as opposed to owning more than one tuner.. Of course,, if money is no issue than indeed,, it would be fun to have multiples.. I like to play with metering rod fuel tuning cause its a lot easier on these big boys, also used to finish fine tune on the small 4 stroke Honda's and got fairly good at it.. I did a LOT of 2 stroke dirtbike tuning using the "plug chop" method over the years and have found that four strokes are a little more tricky to read plugs on then back in my 2 stroke days (perhaps the two stroke oil burn created a much easier detected light tan color than 4 strokes - IMHO).. I really really enjoyed the Colortune at Orlin's and strongly believe that with a little time for learning I could forget the fooling around with my Yam's trying to read plugs and could do a MUCH more accurate fine tune with a Colortune.. No idea if you know it but the Colortune basically gives you a window into the combustion chamber thru the area of a sparkplug that is usually ceramic. It was fairly easy to use, even with the plugs buried on the Venture like it is. Has a long reach flexible terminal on it that you can screw the "plug" in with. A very well built precision tuning instrument for sure.. Something else to consider here when thinking about taking advice from me.. I am one of these Vacuum Gage freeks when it comes to carb sync tools.. Just a wayyyy old school type of character, still change my own tires by hand and all that kind of stuff. I say that cause there may be better ways/tools to do the stuff we are talking about (like an exhaust "sniffer").. I guess what I am saying is consider the source here (me) before going out and spending your money!! Maybe do more research or hang around here and see if someone more knowledgeable about the Colortune concept comes along.. All the best Puc

back to his garage to balance the front tires on his Spyder cause now they had a funny wobble. The prankster thought he may try some balancing slime he had heard about to correct the bounce in the front of his scoot.. Being in a strange town with even stranger people surrounding him, he decided to stop at the home of a well known, very good looking and extremely intelligent person in the area to see if he

Even if one of them steel things accidently gets pushed into the dryer like normal hair sometimes does?? Seems like I heard once that under certain circumstances lectricy can sneak around its smoke covering and get cha before the wires start leaking their smoke....

Nothing wrong with tire kicking and yakking about it though,,, personally I think this is half the fun!! I know one thing Roller,, that gorgeous RSV of yours should have no problem easily carrying you well into the future!!

:think::think: Now you lop eared varmints got me alllllllll :scratchchin::scratchchin::think: Do we be talking about fixin up Mama or da scoot bro? I get the fluid changing and hoses but what would she do with steel braids,,, wouldnt those be dangerous around a hair dryer cause lectricty might get er?

an Ice Cream truck with a half dozen motorcycles.....

I used to market study Ebay a lot when in business to help determine buy/sell values, the "Blue Book" never seemed to work as it was usually inconsistent with true market values. Pretty simple really, just look the scoot up and see where bids are and check buy it nows and see where they are actually selling at.. To give you an idea here is a year 2000 of the model you are looking at, bike has 10k on it and he has a buy it now at 1750. High bid right now is just under a grand (reserve not met) with 3 days to go (this tells you a lot).. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-V-Star-/141810339307?forcerrptr=true&hash=item21048e0deb:g:rCcAAOSw5ZBWH9tc&item=141810339307 Considering those bikes, like our Ventures, have not changed much (to my knowledge) over the years and judging by looking at the above and others on Ebay for you (real quick market study verses the book, IMHO - 3 grand is high.. Now alllll that said,,,,,, buying from a friend to help em out - buying something with sentimental value - buying a gift for somebody that is exactly what they want and on and on, can be and usually is a game changer.. Best of luck Puc

I do,, I do, I do... Easy on gas, easy to repair sleeping quarters if they do malfunction and leak water (replace entire sleeping quarters for under $30 at Menards), small enough to park in out of the way places, fairly easy to maintain, a huge variety of storage areas.. Ours isn't self contained but does fit between trees fairly easy when nature calls.. On a more serious note Steve, Tip and I been thinking some similar thoughts. One of the things I have noticed while exploring our country's National Parks was the multiple area's in them not accessible to certain length vehicles - in some spots this is pretty short length. Another thought is whether or not you plan on pulling a trailer with bikes and stuff along - might wanna consider Diesel.. After looking around, comparing fuel costs from rigs to rigs I got yakking with a guy who was using a regular Semi Tractor outfit - I actually have a buddy who has a big motor home, pulls a trailer with all his bikes and stuff in it - guy with the Semi Tractor outfit actually got wayyy better fuel economy.. We had a Motor Home when the kids were little and did a LOT of traveling with it. We LOVED the ability to be "living in it" while actually driving down the road but with the kids grown and gone, I am not so sure that is what I would go back to. I think I would rather have a 5th Wheel Toy Hauler, be able to detach, unload the bikes and use the Toy Hauler section for a garage, be able to use the Pick Up for chasing around.. All the best in getting lots of great advice to your question.. Also in your future of finding full enjoyment out of what ever it is you end up with!! Puc

Now that is something I never really thought about, I can see where that added width would make for a much wider area of pot hole avoidance.. Seems like I read somewhere that the Sling also has a "stabilization mode" of some kind, may be wrong on that,, may even be an option? If your's does Larry, does that mode help in a situation where the back end may come in contact with a pot hole and try to toss the vehicle sideways? Maybe I am thinking wrong here, maybe its a traction control thing. What ever it is, how does that system work Larry - both literally and handling wise? Tip and I test rode a couple demo Trike Harley's (talk about a BLAST), really really fun in the twisties but I did notice a couple times in some sweepers where I hit some rough spots and that back end did some interesting things, not bad if your expecting it but I can see if some rough stuff caught a guy leaned back - feet propped up in long distance touring mode it could be an awakening experience - wonder how that would play out with a trailer packed to the gills in tow:think:. Never have ridden an independent suspentioned trike but am guessing they would be a little easier to control in the same situation.. Gotta admit one thing Larry,, for an old worn out biker wanna be I sure ask a lot of questions dont I:big-grin-emoticon:

Thanks Lar.. Are there any different steering dynamics involved with hitting rough roads on a conventional trike compared to your sling - that are +'s and -'s? I know you have ample time with both and I always enjoy your much sought after wisdom and thoughts brother!! Just thinking out loud here,, I have a hunch that if I had a reverse trike (Sling Shot, Spyder) I would figure out the sweetspot in navigating avoidable potholes and the like by figuring out where to aim to keep the pothole between the inner side of the front wheel and the outside of the rear - that make sense Larry?? Of course, the same rule would probably apply to a conventional trike were I ever to own one.. If I am on the right track with that thought,, is one type more user friendly and easier to apply that method of survival on the road?

Ironically Silv,, I was kinda thinking a similar thing about Crud the V-max Only I didnt wanna say nothing cause, unlike a video game with no cost involved - playing with Crud could cost cha everything - up to and including having your body being used as Dandeelion fertilizer so I figured I best no go there.. In the end though, I would still LOVE to go and do what Fozzy is doing,, thinking that ripping around a track for a few laps in a genuine Nascar might be a good way to take a break from everyday life around here

the over zealous driver of the Avalanche did in fact run out of gas creating a clear line of site for rambunctious detective on the Blue 1st Gen. Don was in the middle of explaining to Eileen how disappointed he was in her for not fueling up the Avalanche instead of being so concerned about an Ice Cream Meet n Greet and hardly noticed the limping Detective now approaching the Drivers window. When the sly Detective nocked on his window, Don

You make a point to something I have wondered about on all the reverse trikes (i.e. Spyders, Sling Shots...) that being, with a single wheel in the back I wonder if its harder to avoid pot holes and road debris than with a standard Trike. Anyone care to elaborate? @Marcarl, @Carbon_One,, hello,, anyone home,,,,,,,,,,,,, Made me laugh Rand,, I could picture a young Puc doing exactly what you mention here, gotta hunch your sister and her Isetta would have been a viable target even up here in the North country:cold:

Gritting his teeth in anxiety while he was driving, he was so focused on the thoughts and bad memories of the last time he had been around the group of lop eared varmints who generally attended these spontaneous Meet n Greets that Don completely overlooked the Detective from Homeland Security sitting at the corner when he and Eileen went by. In spite of Don's new Avalanche, the Detective recognized him from a picture he had seen somewhere, he also noticed the mysterious sealed envelope on the dash and saw the glare from the phone Eileen was texting on. In the mind of the Detective, this all added up to

Sounds like a HOOT Lewis!! PLEASE dont forget to take some pics for us wanna be's - try to take a "selfie" when the driver nails it so we can get the full affect of how much fun your having :Bunny2::Bunny2:

Now THAT is AWESOME Eckster:dancefool::dancefool::clap2:!! Congrats to your niece, her husband, you and ALL of your family:thumbsup:!! :ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_awesome-vi46644:ice_awesome-vi46644:ice_awesome-vi46644:ice_awesome-vi46644:ice_awesome-vi46644:ice_awesome-vi46644:ice_awesome-vi46644

host a Greet n Eat right there in the parking lot of the ice cream store. She called her husband, who was waiting for her to come pick her up at the airport, and asked him to quickly post the Greet n Eat on a social media internet forum of which he is known on as a . When her husband heard what she had in mind he

Chaps British feller's = a group of friends Real Bikers = a piece of clothing they will own at least one pair of Cowpuc riding cross country with young daughter who is sticking her bottom lip out cause she is all tired and whiny about riding 16 hours the first day on the road = "if that thing "chaps" you are gonna really be sorry! Catwalk Tourist = a walkable bridge over a highway to access tourist trap on other side Neighbor hood feline = something their kind dont do if being chased by a Rottweiler Cowpuc = a term to describe the act of riding a wheelie on a motorcycle while dragging your feet on the ground.. Synonymous with cheating Header To children = act of smacking the head on something. Real young kids may call this a "bonk" House builder = 2 - 2x10's with 1/2 inch plywood sandwiched between them, cut to length to put over doors and windows College student writing a paper = title for and beginning of article Cowpuc = area of motorcycle not to lean against with bare leg after bike has been runner longer then 1 minute Shorts Electrician = something to blame all electrical problems on Person doing inventory = something if you discover to many of someone will be in trouble A Carpenter = pile of left over ends of 2x4's Cowpuc = favorite riding gear when touring the desert on Motorcycle Hot Wings Person in restaurant who likes hot food = yummy yum Group of chickens standing to close to a burning barrel = what they scream while running in circle Hockey players = what they hope the Detroit NHL team will be when they play the Canucks Cowpuc = more than one really maxed out Honda Gold Wing

Without looking at the link I am guessing an F6B converted into the Batmobile!! WOW ZZZZZZ WOW WOW WOW GW - THAT IS :thumbsup::thumbsup::dancefool::dancefool::dancefool:

I am with ya brother,,, lets host the 2017 International there You and Bobbi probably wouldn't have to come looking for us if we did that, doesn't appear to have a lot of crossroad's to choose from:stickinouttounge:

Yea Steve - WOW ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ WOW WOW WOW - THAT is one gorgeous scoot!! :clap2::clap2::dancefool::dancefool::ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886