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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..

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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.

Seaking, Yep...parking lot type turns. Low speed stuff around town is ok....I'm used to that with the 1st Gen. They are heavy bikes and both are top heavy. Next week will tell. Thanks for thoughts! david

Excellent, Randy! So good, I posted it on my FB page....so my friends there can enjoy!

Seaking, Does feel kind of like an over steer. I looked the tire over but nothing can be seen that I recognize, other than it's worn. It's at the point where the wear marks are just showing. As soon as I get the initiative to take off the front tire and both rotors...I'll get the tire to a dealer to mount the new tire on. I have no history on bike's travels or issues other than PO saying the bike was in great shape. Don't know about geometry or any mods. I was hoping someone else would have a similar experience and point me in a direction. I did add more air in front tire...now up to 38 pounds. Will ride tomorrow in morning if winds allow and check out the steering again in slow turns. Such a weird feeling though, to initiate a turn then have the handlebars trying to move into the turn even more! I'm hoping there isn't any fork damage....I don't see anything... david

Don, I ordered the lift adapter...should be in end of week. Will test front end next week. I'm used to the wandering from a loose front end, but this is different. Like the steering wants to snap further into the turn than I am doing. It's pulling into the turn in both directions. That part is a bit scary for me as I've never had a bike do that. david

Same problem. I replaced the valve and good to go. No bubbles after serious soap and water testing.

Looks like the kit is no longer available...

Seaking, I run a K&N in my 1st gen. Being from Arizona, I figured I would clean the filter once at end of riding season (June) and that should last me the year. Since I rarely ride in summer when the dust storms and monsoons are having fun with us...I really don't hit much dust at all. Clean air down here in Southern AZ!

Thanks! Another ride today to get the DMV title and plates. Getting used to her. Only real issue I have is how the front end wants to dive into a turn..especially at slow speeds. A body shop/paint guy (designs and builds custom bikes) said the old tire may be 90% of the problem. It's getting worn. I do have a new tire, courtesy of PO, so that and some paint work on fairing are next on my list. Then maybe updating the front end like Jay did...like his responses to the changes. Seaking, sorry to hear about the snow! Beautiful day here ! Grins! david

Good morning, Scott! Well here I am again...Tail End Davey...wishing you a belated Happy Birthday!! Also...understand perfectly about the "Golden Years"....mine are silver now...and since you are a youngster...you have many more years ahead of you! God Bless you and Tip! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrsL3LmKffw?autoplay=1&rel=0&enablejsapi=1&playerapiid=ytplayer david (better late than never!)