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Thats just great!!! Tippy wanted them to keep filming and show that old golden shaking off the brain freeze!!

Wellllll, I for one VR member will forgive you Bryan but I am sure there are folks out there who won't.. I am one of the easier going of the bunch who, like you, really dont care where my ice cream comes from.. When touring and the need arises I sometimes just stop at a store, buy a half gallon of moose tracks and have a parking lot party ,, no spoon, no napkins - just me and a melting carton of ICE CREAM.. Sure its not proper but hey,, I never did catch on to that "pinkys out" routine anyway.. and I have found that eating ice cream with my fingers is a great way to remove grime from them after an oil change:12101: Your forgiven Puc

Thinking exactly the same thoughts Captn'!!!!! GOOD ON YA ECK!! YOU ROCK!! Taking a rabbit trail here... NOT PICKIN ON ANYONE OR doing any (this time) but why do we call a hot water heater a hot water heater,,, shouldn't it be called a water heater.. I have always wondered that, crazy eah,,, man I need some ride time - this cabin fever is getting the best of me....

Angel,, THAT is beautiful!! I instantly noticed things you've done to it that I really like, for instance, what ever it is your using for forward pegs look like my kind of stuff - perfect for long legs!! I noticed something that appears different on the rearward part of your fairing,, in the pics it looks like a chromish color rod sticking up,,, what the heck is that,, could be me seeing things..

THAT RSTD is GORGEOUS!!! I could ride that puppy till wheels fell off - BEAUTIFUL!!

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Ya know Yammer,, you still havent posted a pic of your new bike:confused24: I am beginning to wonder if you really did purchase Don's old bike,, I wonder if it was all another VR :stirthepot:ing contest just to keep us all on our toes..

Thanks for the compliment Bee, what you described is EXACTLY my typical adventure (got me PUMPED for the coming ride season) that keeps me touring!!! And I know exactly what you mean about you being the only 1 of 5 too!! Couple decades ago my daughter and I were touring out west on another beat up ol 1st Gen.. At the end of a crueling day out "Ghost Towning" in Utah we pulled into this little off road pull off.. There sets a guy on a Kawi, he was BEET RED from heat.. Didnt look right so I asked if he was ok. Said his bike wouldnt start and he had not had anything to drink for almost 10 hours!! Gave him the jug of water that hangs on the side of the bike, looked at his bike, it had a vacuum operated petcock that seemed to be vapor locked. Pulled a hose, sucked a vacuum with my mouth, touched the starter and it took off.. Guy looked a me like I had performed a miracle!! Daughter says "Daddy,, that guy could have died if we hadnt happened along".. Bottom line, those other 4 guys should be thankful they have you riding with em,, in certain situations things can get pretty bad... Another note,, I had the time of my life at Vogel last year and part of that enjoyment was watching other folks dismantle a 1st Gen in a parking lot just like we are talking about,, soooooo cool!!! I LOVE that pic Silver!! It looks like you and your bike at staring in the same direction discussing that very question.. THE PERFECT PORTRAIT!!

WORD!!! Little by little taking away all the fun in life cause everyone knows that adventure on a bike dont begin till your good and lost!! GPS = Go Park Somewhere,, we're ridin!!!

The only disparity between my opinion and yours would be RSV's involved in accidents (no bike photo's look good here) or being hauled in a trailer instead of ridden (I think some other brands were actually made to be photogenic here)... Only bike that tops em is my old beat up fully loaded Gen 1,,, everyone has a right to their opinion!!!

No Skid, your right, havent had the honor of meeting her yet but when I do I am gonna shake her hand, give er a big hug and tell her THANKS for having your back!!! Being the wife of a LEO is NO easy task - I know cause my mom was one!!! Oh yea,, you are more than welcome my friend! how can you remember her when you cant remember which one you even is?? Prayers up!!

i would love to go fishin in that hole!!!!!

Thanks Raider!! I have bought/sold a number of belt drive bikes (mostly HD's) and, mainly cause everyone seems to be getting away from shaft drive, have always wondered about em.. Never kept one around long enough to find out if they really are trustworthy for taking out for the summer.. Another part of my inquiry comes from the number of Strats/Roadliners I am seeing coming up for sale at really good prices.. Personally I like the looks of that "touring" Strat that Joe posted up, and by the sounds of things (stated mpg, durability, smoothness) they would make a worthy longgg distance machine!

That 14/17 looks really good for Tippy and I too Randy!! Be really good for the bikes emotions too after getting shunned out at Sturgis the week before!!!

All those possible complications are worth the risk just to get rid of the constant need to scratch that itch Good luck on the surgery Bob!!!

That kid in the video acted like he had never seen a kick start bike before:rotf: Hopefully this "step back in time" attitude of mother Yamaha is gonna eventually lead them to reintroducing a brand new 1983 Venture!!! Tell ya what Yamaha, put em together with upgraded stator's and tranny's this time, add on 10% to the original MSRP so you make a few bucks and they would sell like hot cakes!!! Oh yea, and PLEASE leave the cassette deck on the new ones,, it just wouldnt be one of our bikes without it!!!!!:cool10::cool10::cool10:

Its not just the air cooling that I am curious about, the Strat/roadliner/raider line is also belt drive and also a HUGE pistoned/push rod motored scoot.. Raider,, if you dont mind me asking, how many miles you got on her, how does it do as far as vibrations during long distance touring (got any 8hr plus ride days on it?), how is it on fuel economy at steady highway speeds, any belt drive issues?? With all the move toward giving in to the "V-Twin" demand I can see where Yam will do exactly like the pic of the "Tour Strat" for their tour bike,,, it is gorgeous but sure am gonna miss our Ventures.. :rotf:

Or,,, with the post of the recent thread about waiting for the new Yam to be unveiled I hope it doesnt come out to mean, we Waited Hopelessly Yamaha!! If so, why?

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I think Bongo's just boogied cause he didnt get a chance to say it first :rotf: I might be wrong but I just cant picture Bongo being overly concerned with a bunch of unemployed joke crackers,,,, maybe though:stirthepot: IT WAS A GOOD ONE!!!!

That is the coolest Birthday well wish I have read in a long time,, brought tears to my eyes!! You got yourself a keeper Sleeper!!! Happy Birthday!! Puc PS - Tippy just read what you wrote and now ya got her ,, guess we are just a couple of old sensitive bikers who think the world needs more of what you guys got..

Yep,,,, same here Randy!!! Of course I get a lot of riding buddies with those $70 Hand Pumps (cool pumps, even have "HD" (which stands for heavy duty I guess) stamped on em, who laugh at me but hey,, at the end of the day I usually get home safely AND have a few bucks in my pocket for some of that Fried Chicken,,, mmmmmm mm..

I know this sounds NUTS but I carry one of those $7.00 (on sale with coupon) Harbor Freight pumps and cheapy lil plug kits from Walmart.. I have used my "kit" on numerous occasions both with mine and other bikes and LOTS of cars!! Its a little yellow plastic cheapy throw away pump that has always worked!! I like carrying the "throw away" model cause then I can afford to give it away and replace it (which did happen) during one of those days when "Murphys Law" is trying to get the best of someone.. Also, I know lots of folks who ride lots of miles on repaired tires, I am not one of them, flats on a loaded out dresser with a passenger on the back are not much fun to ride down,, I am one who will plug it, fill it and head to a bike shop to get another new tire and mount it up (carry tire irons too).. I too have carried the CO2 cartridges (years ago) and they do work good unless your dealing with reseating a bead or helping out a cager.. Better than nothing though!! Funny this thread came up.. I used my little piece of junk Harbor pump the other night to help a guy at the gas station.. He needed air and the stations pump was froze solid (-5),, little yellow worked great!!! Puc

Mile Master Mile Maker Majestic Motorcycle Wish it stood for My Motorcycle,, I have always thought the MM was one of the most beautiful bikes ever made!!! :cool10:

I have been doing the same thing Jake, been a crazy winter for bike prices for sure!! I have been SHOCKED at the Craigs bike prices (and Ebay) in California, Florida and Texas all winter.. For what its worth, I picked up a 2007 HD Super Glide Custom with 19K on it a couple months ago for $4000. The PO's grandfather owned a HD shop in upper Michigan. After I paid for the bike I inquired as to why his grandfather didnt just put the bike on the floor for him and get "list" out of it.. Guy told me his grampa had only sold 1 bike since October of last year!! While we were chatting his Grampa walked in and verified what the guy was saying.. Bottom line, they (and all our shops around here) are VERY nervous of what the combination of really bad economic times and this crazy weather is going to do to bike sales this year.. I did turn around and resell the bike , made a couple bucks (1200) but it was not an easy sell!! Sure got me scratching my head!! The reason why is, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING, when values on HD drop all the other brands drop too.. Real scary if your in the business! EVERYONE around here is hoping and praying that its all due to this crazy sub zero weather BUT, the reality of that is yet to be proven!! Good post, THANKS!! Puc