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Ah dam. I was just up in Albuquerque weekend before last picking up the Silver Bullet. I could have easily swung west for a Laguna Burger! Didn't even think of that! [/color]

My (new to me) 2nd Gen just started similar thing. Overdrive light gone away. Bulb probably...

Stock bars. No tape. Think I will order the cheap one! Grins! I'll deal with it next week after company and Mom's Day. Nice thing about being retired...can choose priorities! thanks, david

Cool! Didn't know that...that would be easier with a kit! Thanks![/color]

I think you will be fine. My Austin Healey was fine in Denver and the surrounding mountains except for dead of winter. Then I had to richen the mixture buy turning the knurled nut on the bottom of the carbs two turns. The SU carbs are cousins to ours. Since our carbs aren't adjustable that way, you may have to change out the idle jet... You will see, for sure! And congrats! Beautiful area...[/color]

Don & Dion, I guess it costs more make one slope vs the other! Thanks guys...since the PO says one side fell out....I only have one. Guess I'll look into my surviving damper and order it's mate! For the cost of these guys, I may resort to using epoxy to mount the suckers to the bars!

Just looked. Stock setup. Thanks for thought, though![/color]

Well...went to Ace. They denied they had the blanks until I showed them the box that was labelled "Yamaha". And guess what? The new key will open and lock the trunk and saddlebags but not the ignition. In comparison, it looks like they didn't take their time and did a rough job. Tomorrow, I'll drive back (12 miles each way) just to give them a second chance. I really wish people would do the job right the first time. But then, I've made mistakes too~!

Why do these two parts differ so much in price? They look the same to me.... #11 4XY-2317J-00-00 DAMPER 1 #12 4XY-2317K-00-00 DAMPER 2 david (I need one - just one...but who knows which one???Grins)

Verical has a minimum of 6 units.....anybody want 2? Sorry to hear the person you were good to has taken advantage of you and your work. Maybe we should all go over to his posts and mention that your boards look great! I just went on his site and left him a polite email.... david

[/color]As I get older, the heat bothers me more. I have troubles when it's over 90 and I'm wearing mesh, gloves and helmet. Sucks sometimes.....but that's OK, I can ride most of the year... david

I liked the Metzlers on the first gen. They stuck like glue. I didn't like the cupping and tread separation that came later..

V4, liquid cooled, shaft, key bag removal, led lighting, decent horns, tach, round gauges, CD changer w/mp3 capability optional, Bluetooth optional, aux sources like USB with power, fixed fairing, storage pockets, air shocks WITH compressor, ABS, good seats you already do. A lot of good 1st generation ideas were dropped in 2nd gen. Like the passenger controls for audio. So nice to let my lady make the changes while I concentrate on road! Or the snap on bags, etc..

lol!

Decals will come off! I'll wire my relay to be triggered by stock horn. Simple tap off of whichever horn is easiest to deal with, probably front under fairing. I'll leave stock horns connected for 3horn sound... For whatever that's worth. On my 1st Gen, the original horn ads a bit of noise... And it can't hurt!

Goose... Did you ever do the video on carb floats? Super film/video producer wants to know? Shame it's hot out, I'm one day drive from your area! David

Thanks for the pic, Charles. I like that spot!!

Geesh! I was just up thee yesterday. Big sale started. Guess I missed it on the ad. Location: On the 1st gen, I installed mine on the same place the right side stock horn was. Used same wiring to wire the relay. 2nd gen...horn will go on the right side...just in front of the passenger foot rest....when I get the mount. Nice little nook...relay under panel there.

Went to the 50th. What a party! Once is enough though....way to much fun!!

Maybe we should take up a contest. See who guesses the correct date the new Ventures will be announced. Year, month, day, hour. Cost a few bux to get in....winner gets half (or something)...rest goes to St Jude's kids... Thoughts? david (and no...I'm not good at setting this stuff up)

Geesh! And here I was under the impression that the keys were special. Thanks guys...and thanks for not jumping on me for such a dumb question! Yikes! Guess I'd better go back to bed....Grins. david

Sorry...what I should have said is we need to sign in to see video. No can do....

I want to get a 2nd key for my 2nd Gen. Don't have the manual so don't have a key number (assuming the PO would have written it down!). I see nothing on the key itself. Ideas? TIA, david

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Common problem. Situation awareness or lack of, inattention caused by texting, etc., driving while in a "zone", all can contribute to cars hitting bikes, pedestrians... When I see a driver looking right at me...I KNOW that person doesn't see me. Simply because of the above article and video. If the head is swiveling, they see me...but ...they might be a "Type A" driver and are looking for a chance to scream out into a gap in traffic. In two week period, I had two girls in a car decide to try and occupy my lane on the freeway, a guy in a Lexus SUV yacking on phone (in left ear) try to occupy my city lane while I was in it and another lady pull out in front of me at a cross street. At least the young girl driver was apologetic when I beeped my horn (having slowed down) and she looked in the mirror and saw me.....the other two could not have cared less. And that doesn't make me smile, for sure.