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I was going to say...sounded like my lady....and my 1st gen bike!

I like getting the tag. let's me know I'm in a conversation somewhere....even if I'm blissfully ignorant of the fact! Grins....

Jeremy, TIA is a favorite destination when I travel. I do like flying out of there VS Phoenix. Costs more...but worth the convenience. We have to get the other VR riders in the Tucson area to join in on a ride this Spring!

You mean Iron Butterfly, Alan Parsons, Paul Winter type stuff?[/color]

I find the comment interesting as well. I can believe it...since the pipes are so small, you might want the firing order into each exhaust to give room for the next firing stroke. Maybe to much back pressure. Most engines require a specific back pressure to excavate the exhaust gases properly...giving more horsepower due to even breathing. But...if this is the case...then putting two on same side into one pipe then opening the muffler for less restriction...should also give more horsepower...and requiring larger main jets as well... Fun stuff..second guessing Mom Yamaha...

Yep....on the return video, you can see me drive right into my garage (Whaa? ) > I-19. There are two access roads paralleling the freeway for some of the time between Tucson and the Mexican border. Those access roads lead to interesting places. Arizona Centennial signs. Scattered around the state on interstates. 2012 was our 100th year. We are a young state! Welcome, Puc!

Hi Bill, May have to take a rain check if it rains! Also, Tombstone is also having their Vigilante Days - February 14, 15, 16, 2015. Which includes a chili cookoff....hmmm...may have to Venture far and wide and go eat! I will call you if I can make it up. Thanks!! david UPDATE: Will be able to come up Saturday. PM me address and time I should show!

Sent you a PM.

First, went to the store via the Old Nogales highway. Then home. After lunch...took a late afternoon ride down to Elephant Head Rd and headed up to the base of Mt Hopkins. There is a Smithsonian Observatory at the top of the mountain, but I went as far as the Welcome Center, then turned around. I took it easy going up and back as it's open range, as we have been stopped by a rather large white bull that likes to stare you down! No cows or bulls this afternoon, but a beautiful day hitting 82! In the distant as you come down....there is Kitt Peak....and Baboquivari Mountain. Baboquivari Peak Wilderness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia They are some serious distance away, but the air is so clean here that 40 mile visibility is easy on most days... Anyway: The videos of today are here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/10jv0yrnhsu5ad4/AADrl8Y3JhVBnHdBoT_42KOAa?dl=0 Enjoy at your leisure... david

Kevin, according to your pictures....KIC's backrest has a Mk2 pad on a MkI mount? Somehow this is confusing...since the backrest pad matches my 1989 Mk1.2 seat...with straight lines. And the mount that he has also installed directly to my passenger grab rails without issues. I have to say...took another ride today to store and found the rear two positions for the backrest are comfortable for me...in both sit up and relax mode with feet on highway pads... I think this will be the style backrest for me. If I mount/dismount the bike on high side, it's easier to get my boots over the seat. Un-nerving for me but gotta learn to let the sidestand do it's job...

TZ, I'm saving my pennies....do want one of your units. FYI....

There are a number of ways to record from tv. 1: Headphone jack out to laptop audio in. 2: RCA line out jacks to mini laptop/computer in. 3: Audio outs/line outs to preamp to computer in. 4: Audio outs (RCA or mini) to converter cable to recorder...any audio recorder...then feed computer with files from recorder. 5: Ask for music from the membership! Most computers today have ins and outs that can be configured in the software provided on the computer. So configuring a MIC in to a LINE in is a possibility these days. Some newer TV's can accept an external recorder or hard drive. Most cable boxes that are DVR's, can add a hard drive VIA USB or other digital output. Some can even send the audio out to a USB thumb drive. I know COX and COMCAST have boxen that can do that. Hope this helps... david

Crossing fingers and toes all is well....Prayers Up!

Ha! I love it when a plan doesn't come together!

Puc, the latter....

The problem with clear sound, in my opinion, is the helmet. Most helmets have way to much wind noise...so any speakers don't sound that great anyway. My J&M's aren't the best and they sound great at slow speed and sitting still. But then so does the speakers on the bike! You could buy a cheap pair of Sony headphones at WallyWorld,$20 or so....break them apart and stick them in the helmet with double sided tape or velcro...and try out the concept. I did that with my el cheapo helmet. Works almost as good as the $300 I invested in the J&M system with it's mic and cables. For best sound...Etymotic Research has ear buds that go in the ear canal and isolate the outside noise....as well as provide excellent sound. If you can wear ear buds....and I do when I don't need to talk to riding buddy...they are very good! They have a new low cost version out: Etymotic Research | mc5 Earphones

Met with KIC today. I was very pleased to finally meet Bill! He brought along a spare backrest for me to try out. We installed it and then ran for some really good Mexican food. Letting me keep it for a little while....while I try it out. Nice! I brought a camera with me....to take pictures....and left it in the bike's trunk. Silly me.... Geesh....me bad! Thank you, Bill for sparing your time today and letting me borrow your backrest. Trip back to GV was much better with something to lean on!

I'm 220 pounds..and when riding one up...I leave the suspension on "auto" and "low" setting. Dampening is set on "2". Ride seems firm up front and just right in rear. BTW, my rear raises when I put the setting on "high". I read on this site that raising the suspension to the "high" setting raises the rear to help make putting the 800 pound bike on the center stand easier. It does....though it's still hard for me to do by myself. david

. Agreed. Those kind of "lonely roads" are really nice to ride on! Great discovery and thanks for sharing! david[/font][/color]

I was in high school when Kennedy was shot. I remember walking up to the windows and looking out over the school grounds while we listened to the local radio over the school PA. I was on the 2nd floor... in class. A Fall day....transitioning to Winter.

He does have a helmet ....or should I say...he does carry a helmet...

Saw this at an auto show this past weekend in Tubac......

Looks good. Sealed unit, lots of overprotection. Best choice.....agreed. I may have to get one just for grins! david

Prayers Up, Miss Pat! Heal well....!

I have the standard speakers on the J&M's as well. Speakers aren't great but the system is very well made. Got the patch cord too....they are proud of it. I also bought an adapter to go on the end of the 5pin at the tank. It's a 5pin pass through with a stereo mini-jack added. Allows me to: 1: use ear buds and still use the J&M mic. 2: Add an mp3 player using the helmet speakers or bike speakers. They are very proud of them as well...but I got a much better price... Earinc/Insta-Mold - Motorcycle DIN plug and USB Bluetooth adapters I chose J&M because of their build quality and how they stand behind their products. Owner rides...so he knows what's what... david