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So jealous of you tripping out that way. Maybe next year for me. Be safe while having fun out there. Larry

When I had my bike the wife wanted the same effect of the leaning back angle. Besides moving the trunk back I added spacers to the front trunk mounting bolts. Effectively changing the angle of the backrest. When you do this it would be best to add a large support area between the spacers & the abs trunk. I used stainless steel sheet metal for the entire bottom. Larry

Love the looks & old school styling but don't think many will be sold. The Polaris slingshot will easily out preform them at 1/2 the cost. Larry

Not the news we want to hear Puc but glad to know at the least you now know what you're up against. Prayers off up & Blessing down for you and Tippy. Larry

I had 3 busted ribs & the collar bone and that was more than enough for me when I got "T" boned 3 years ago. I can't imagine the suffering your going thru Dan. Prayers up for ya during the healing process. Larry

Nice digs, enjoy your travels. Larry

The very BEST folks of any web based club. Larry

Patti as long as you can keep Don in check you'll do just fine. LOL Looking forward to your reports of your travels, See ya both again at the International Rally Larry

Seriously Bob do you really have room for more lights? Glad to hear you're getting the bike in tiptop shape. Larry

Sorry to hear you & Peggy had to cancel Buddy. You'll be missed. Larry

Had a mid to late model 650 BSA Spitfire. Forget the year at the moment. Like the Lighting with dual crabs but with a small (2 1/2 - 3 gallon?) fiberglass tank. Really enjoyed that bike. Larry

Greenfield village & museum, Dearborn Frankenmuth village, German style town loaded with shops & restaurants, even a micro brewery. Located just north of Flint. Barry let us know when or if you get up this way. Larry

I'd be interested

I've only bumped the Speedo to about 90 passing some slower cars a couple of times. Hardly any effort to do that. Reported by other owners it should see 130-135 in 4th gear. 5th is too highly geared overdrive much like the Ventures. Adding a turbo will bump horsepower from stock 170 to 300 easily. No idea what top end would be then thou. Also reported is once the Slingshots crowd that 135 number wind resistance starts effecting handling. So basically a turbo just gives ya a lot more kick at the slower speeds. Left Maggie Valley this morning after attending the Slingshots in the Smokies rally. Had over 80+ machines on hand with a bunch of vendors selling stuff . I bought a F-4 tinted windshield and had a laser wheel alignment done. Did a couple of group rides and just had a good time all week. Also spotted a few Ventures but no one from VR. I did pass the word on about the site here. Next stop tomorrow will be the B2's homestead for a visit.

Joyce & I had a nice visit with Angel & Lori this morning spending time with them before, during & after breakfast. He's doing as well as expected considering his injuries. Time will be his friend in healing thou I know he's chomping at the bit to get working again. Blessings & Prayers offered up Angel. Larry

No worries Paul. As David said Carl is still here as well as I and others who've swapped brands. Hope you enjoy the Spyder. Larry

Would love to make it but looks doubtful at best. Lots to do on the homestead here before departing this weekend to Maggie Valley, NC Hopefully we'll make it next time Larry

Don and Eileen what everyone has said in the above posts ring so true. I can't add anything else but do know I'm another very thankful member who is grateful for your efforts running this website and what you do to host a MD. Sorry I didn't make it this year, 2nd time I've missed one in all these years you've sponsored one too. God Bless you and Eileen Larry

Well even on 3 wheels one is not totally safe. Cages can and do still seem to tangle up with our bikes. As in my accident 3 years ago on my 05 RSV trike. And there'll always be the human error that'll cause an accident, be it out riding our skills or being inattentive to our surroundings. But trikes will allow us a more forgiving nature overall. Larry

So sorry to hear we've had another rider have another accident this year. 3 just going to & from MD. 4 counting Angel a week or so ago. I agree enough of this crazy stuff. Larry

Reading the responses from folks that have both lended a hand during Dan's accident as well as all of the moral support for him reminds me of when Joyce and I high sided during the Vogal rally back in 2007. My situation was much the same as his where the rear wheel locked on me during a panic stop. But unlike Dan we walked away with mostly just road rash, more so me than Joyce. We did take that ambulance trip to the hospital to be checked out as a precaution, but as I said nothing was broken Thankfully. The bottom line is we have an amazing group of people here that will go the extra mile for our members when help is needed. Also we had decided at that time when rebuilding the bike we went to the third wheel world. A side car was considered but in the end chose to trike the 05. A totally happy decision for us with many a mile enjoyed on 3 wheels to date with our third trike now. Larry

Sorry to hear of your accident David. Thou it may pain you to have to fix the bike you can be sure we all are glad you walked away unscathed. Glad your Guardian Angel was watching over you. Larry

Glad to hear everyone made it home safely so far. I'll feel better when all VR MD travelers return home safe. Larry

Hate to hear news like this. Hope he recovers fully from his injuries. Sending up a prayer for him. Larry

You're a horse trader by heart so no taking bets here. But I'm sure if you do a trade your the one getting the better end of the deal. Larry btw: nice bike ya have now