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I have a you tube video that Tippy took of me on "Tweeks" (our bike) out on the Bonneville Salt Flats at 124 mph loaded up just like that,, rides great... I know it looks funny (get a lot of people pointing), unstable and wheelie prone (I love riding wheelies anyway but Tippy aint to fond of em) but its really very stable the way I have it set up.. What you see on the back is a little two man tent (I get em from Menards), a piece of 1 inch "egg carton" hospital foam on its floor, two sleeping bags zipped together laid on top of the foam, couple small pillows, 1 fresh change of dry clothing - fold the tent in half and roll it up.. It looks big and heavy but its surprizingly light, probably 25 pounds max.. Been riding cross country for many years and I have found,, for me,, this works AWESOME.. We spend alll day in the saddle,, chase the sun from up to down, pull into a Walmart parking lot at 2 a.m. beat tired from a 1000 mile plus day, stop the bike, unsnap the tent and unfold it and literally be on that Walmart lawn inside of a sleeping bag within 5 minutes of stopping the bike sleeping right next to the bike (cant set up a tent on their lawn - but in cases that we do set up the tent its no more than another 5 minutes even in the dark).. When I ride alone I take that same tent package, leave my trunk at home and strap the tent on the riders seat to lean against,, that also works great..... Probably all sounds crazy but welcome to "Cowpuc Logic".... Now that maintenance department (saddlebag on the right),, that sucker there tips the scales at over 60 pounds,,, wheelieing aint the problem bro,, fighting going in circles on loose sand is WAY more my concern :rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf:

I highly doubt their gonna boot cha bro,, after all,, how would it look for a Harley rider to boot a faithful Venture rider off a Yamaha Venture site... I mean,, after all,, its not like you wrecked the Harley riders bike or nuttin :rotf::rotf: Brother I can SOOOOOO relate,, when I was racing MX someone was always putting haybales in my way, Hare Scamblin someone was always putting trees in my way,, bar hoppin on my 73 650 Yam Chop - just like you,, those girlys who couldnt afford to fully clothe themselves were always putting garbage cans/car doors and guard rails in front of me, reason the kids named me "Cowpuc" was cause cows were always putting pucky in the way when they rode cross country with me (gotta give them mooo cows a break though - we did a lot of traveling on their "trails").. Fortunately I have never broken my head bone like you (tap myself on the head to "knock on wood") so I still have pertneeer all the marbles I was bored wit.. :rotf: My "Warden" has givin me the thumbs up on hangin onto that little 42 War Bike.. I have about 12 hours of ride time on it now, am getting the hang of it (you would love it Dan, its like starting all over again as a kid with your first minibike).. I love riding it at night (carharts, balacalva and snowmobile gloves),, if people cant see what I am riding they cant bug me....

You'll be just fine as long FlyingFool doesnt happen to notice this thread and send his Wisconsin Winter White Wash your way...

I agree,, unless you dont mind people pointing and laughing a lot:rotf: On the same token though,, if your going off roading on your Venture a trailer can really work against you.. Pretty depends on what you are looking for in your ride experience..

Why do feel a scam coming on,, a Mod gone wild,, bribe me on the "Killing The Thread Championship" or my itching finger is gonna start closing other threads like this one,,,, :stirthepot::stirthepot::stirthepot::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf: Mods Gone Wild,,,,, hmmmmmmmm,, sounds like a good title for a new book hmmmmmm

I am telling you guys,, THE ONLY WAY ANY OF US ARE GONNA WIN THIS CONTEST IS BY BRIBING A MOD... Everything else is a waste of time...... Beyond doing that,, this thread is gonna out last the "WHY" thread.. Mark my words!!!!!!

Been out playin on the 42 and thinking of ya bro.. The balancing act of using a foot clutch sure leans stronging toward those slow speed stalls like you experienced.. Little story hear to make you smile again... Number of years ago I built a 69 Honda Chop, raked out an old Santee Soft Ride f (took about 1 1/4 inches out of the back bone and hung a 18 over Cali Springer on it.. GORGEOUS BUILD and a TON of fun to ride (I actually rode it to sturgis 3 times).. I got really really comfortable on it, could ride it on the back wheel,, heck I even trail rode believe it or not.. We have a "Blessing Of The Bikes" here in Baldwin Mi.. LOTS of bikes and TONS of none bikers sitting on the side of the road for 2 miles out of town.. I come pulling in on the Chop, showin off standing up on the Floor Boards riding like a trials bike.. Got right in front of a group of little kids with their parents,, waving at me to beat the bands,, doing about 1/10th mile an our - barely at a crawl.. About 1200 bikes behind and another 1200 in front of me, came to stop,, next thing I know I am laying on the ground with the bike on top of me.. I didnt realize that my stinkin pant leg had gone over the kick start lever so I couldnt put my foot down.. Heal fast my friend and soon,,, very soon we ride!! Puc`

Think I am in love.. Spent a couple hours out playin on the old girl today.. Certainly a learning curve to Tank Shift/Foot Clutch/Left hand spark advance BUT what a riot of a learning curve...

I aint sayin nuttin cause everytime I do that guy sends over another Wisconsin White Wash...

Hokey spaamokey Dan O',,, fortunately you never cracked that bone above your eye lids,,, that can make ya wacky ya know:rotf:

THAT MUSKET IS YOU LEWIS - 100% YOU!!!!!

Another long day comes to an end,, Prayers Up,, Blessings Down.. Praying for you too now YammerDan!! Puc

This thing is absolutely amazing!! Actually,, the story behind this old Military Harley is even more amazing than the bike itself.. Tippy and I are both beat tired from a long hard day on the road again so if I write like I am groggy I apologize,, I am soooo geeked right now there is no way I can sleep so I thought I would get this thread started... This is another estate bike from today.. The previous owner passed away at 90 years old last year.. He was a Veteran of WW2, had something to do with the flying B-29's (I think that what his son said - again,, longggg day) in the European Theater, I think it was 43 till wars end.. This was his baby that he loved, took care of, rode many miles on.. Its in all its original glory (except for having been painted at least twice by the sons father).. Its a 1942 WLA 45", still in 6 volt electrical, stock tank shift and foot clutch,,,, I cant hardly type this I am still so shocked that the day went like it did.. Someone on here may recognize the numbering on the front fender,, this represents who the gentleman served with during his time in Europe.. The son (exectutor of the estate) who I aquired the bike, like his Dad, is also a Veteran and he served in Vietnam. He and his wife are the nicest people a person could ever meet.. George (son) shared some of the most heart wrenching stories imaginable about his time in Southeast Asia.. George is sending me a "history" of his Dad, the bike with pictures (and hopefully some video).. Incredible,, just flat incredible day.. It was an HONOR to meet these people and an HONOR to aquire this old war machine.. We got home really late and these shots are the best I could do.. I will post more up in the near future and update the info when I receive it... Tell ya what guys,, I cried in Georges garage while listening to tales of his dad and his bike... What an honor.. On the way home, Tippy commented that she had never seen me like this around any other bike I have ever owned... I told her that this particular bike, because of its service to our country in Europe and Georges Dads service connected with it just seemed to give it soul like I have never known.. I said,, ya know honey,,, I feel like no one can really "own" a machine like this,, its true owners are found in the hearts of the men and women who served in that God awful mess.. In tears, Tippy said,,,, yea,, I get that... WOW,, what a day... Puc

Never had that one Ground Hugger (nock on wood),, have heard it takes a long time to heal cause of small blood flow in the area and is VERY painful... Wishing ya best in how ever they decide to handle it!! Puc

Rumor has it at least one of the Mods is on the take.... Maybe start an auction,, see who will go the highest to pay em off.... We done tried everything else...

one word: flyinfool!!!!!!!!!! an it aint snow,,, snow's purdy,, its wisconsin white wash....

Jokers wild,,,,, Still in, draw 2 - spectin the fools dealin done forgot bout bengozi and will toss me a ClintonQueen and the Joker she hangs with,,,, could end up with three of kind with this bamaqueen I am stuck with..

Prayers Up for both Skid and YammerDan!!

Ummmmmmm,,, I spect he oughta learn this name fore we start spectin him to learn a new one........

Sorry to hear that Ragtop,, now THAT is no fun!! DJ,, I have the inside scoop that the Fool has ruined a few orange crops in his days,, might wanna be careful with the NA NA's,,,, that suckers got me several times this winter in just that way,,,, dont fool wit da Fool... More proof? Just look what happened to Ragtop above,, all he did was giggle a little:rotf: Aussie Annies got a monopoly on the global warming market!!!! Hmmmmmmm,, wonder if AlGore is from down under:confused24:

Larry,, that is AWESOME!!! Very very well do my man!!! I am glad you stuck this thread up if nothing more than a reminder of how easily it is to damage cases with the heavy bikes.. I wanna add something,, for any of our friends riding a KAWASAKI VOYAGER 2.. I repaired one a couple years ago that this exact thing happened to.. Only on the Kawi, its not the drain plug that snags, its the bolt that holds the oil filter lid in place (located center engine under bike on the Kaw).. This bolt actually services the oil pump and the oil pump is case mounted on a bracket between the forward bevel gears and the tranny.. When contact is made with the bolt head, like Larrys drain plug, the damage can be catastrophic!! Also, on the Voyager, this bolt head is the lowest part of the bike... Please dont get this advice wrong,, I LOVE the Voyagers but what Larry has done with this skid plate idea should be standard equipment on that Kawi.. Hmmmmmm,, how much for a full skid plate for a beat up ol 1st Genner named Tweeks Larry? I would like to cover pipes and all.....

THAT FLYINFOOL IS EVIL,, JUST PLAIN DOWNRIGHT NASTY!!!!:backinmyday:

There ya go Dan,,,, see,, its not the 2nd Gens fault,, Oldgoat started it.... Real nice of ya to admit it there Oldgoat,, takes a heck of man to admit his evil doins... Now Oldgoat,, that there stuff your callin snow is actually Wisconsin White Wash and THAT is a gift from your northern friend FLYINFOOL,,, sure wish he was half the man you are,, admit his evil ways and NOCK IT OFF!!!!

Did I get,, did I get it he asks,, DID I GET IT?? Arggggg.... Flew into the garage on the bike in the pouring rain yesterday,, smiled at the wife and said - AT LEAST IT AINT THAT WHITE STUFF,,, FLYINFOOL IS OUT OF STEAM!!! Two minutes later the hail storm and high winds hit,, now we have 2 fresh inches of your Wisconsin white wash!!!

Why does this Epsom Salt foot soak feel so good,, why isnt Dan soakin his...