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It is always difficult to explain where we live with out pointing on a map, that does not do it justice. Always difficult to explain what our area looks like. As the camera goes past Victoria it will show you the Olympic Peninsula (Washington State) as well as Cape Flattery Wa. I believe the Northern most point of the lower US States and further north than I am. I often take a ferry across and ride that area. I live in Victoria, Sailor lives on Salt Spring Island, they will show you, and Rocket and Oldseadog live at the South West end of the Cowichan Valley. Words can not explain the area we live in..... hope this does. This is an October day 2012: [ame=http://vimeo.com/53986934]The Best Seat on the Planet - for exploring Victoria & Southern Vancouver Island on Vimeo[/ame]

It has a book..... alot of newer cars/trucks are coming with a Tablet in the glove box as the manual. I have a buddy that says he was just mastering his "smart phone" when he bought his first new car in over 30 years.... Mercedes..... he says that is smarter than his smart phone. it all costs and it all breaks.

I will not let the Venture out much over winter but the V-Strom is 12 months a year. When it has been wet then freezes I gotta think safety first. I did see a few motorcycles on my way to work .... the bicycle is fun... co-works think I am nuts but I enjoy the ride. I work in a heating plant so I warm up quickly.

MOS I was 10 yrs younger when I started having trouble with my ticker. I was told all the same same except loose 75 lbs. Research the South Beach diet plan, it works and you can still eat. Walk lots and all will go well. take care of yourself first, the stress melts away.

It is cold out there... everything is frosty.... it hit freezing over night... it aint raining:rain2: As it is unsafe to ride motorcycle when it is icy I am going to be safe....... Going to tide my bicycle to work today.... Have a good and safe day everyone

Nope the beautiful Wet Coast of Canada.... There is a reason they call it a Rain Forest. But South of the US Western Line

Stored for the winter:confused: what the H is that. How do you go for Christmas, New Years, Groundhog Day rides then:Venture: ?

Brother is goin on a year of rehab and surgery for his. I have avoided the knife with acupuncture and exercise. The only advise I can give is to keep up on physio therapy and lots of exercising to build the muscles around the shoulder... this is where big bro is lacking, causing him a ton of trouble.

you earned it dude use it for keeping your self well !

I had the 86 for six years and now just 7 months on the 02. Miss the 86 greatly but I am only able to keep 2 bikes in my garage and the V-Strom is so usable year round.

I have de-chromed car wheels and I tell you it was a beach to do. Sand blast, etching primer then paint. I have know idea how it would stand up to the heat. Speak with a powder coating shop near you and see what they say. :mo money:talks

I am thinking there is few Ventureriders in the center of the country.... you and Brian are the only 2 I know of. Ontario east and the Rockies west. Maybe a couple in Alberta.

no problems running through XP and my security

Be safe.

I Think..... front forks are larger diameter on second gen so it will = PSI/area or literally Pounds Per Square Inch in the shock. I do not know about the rear shock for sure but very likely the same explanation. If the rear shock was the same 1st to 2nd gen we would all have 1st gen shocks in our seconds correct. as for the ...... big difference between 1st and 2nd on launch is.... I was never able to "smoke" my 1st gen rear on take off.... but I sure as hell had better be hanging on tight.... 2nd gen I can light up rear tire any time I want to.... summer time at the race track I turned more than a few heads when they noticed "That Big Bike" smoking on launch. And yes.... hold on tight. I will never get the miles out of my Venoms' I got on the Metzlers of the 1st gen, but I know why.

SPRING I have had an 86 and now an 02 ..... I have had no spring..... I hope there is someone that knows for you.

Stop being silly.... the cassette works fine. .. if you can find any.

they are a good product yes.... but time and place must be considered http://www.nord-lock.com/ the rep did not post it so I will I have used them in many applications but few places on my motorcycle I would install them.

Thanks for sharing......

If you keep your RV plugged in..... I found some hi sonic unit that we plug in to an 120V outlet and we have not seen a mouse since.

pardon me for asking................ why

you know the warranty is void now right! good job Rick.... looks great.

Vancouver is a beautiful place to visit.

I am in the heating business Clive .... it means money to me.... I did send it to my son in Winterpeg as his first snow fell last night. He enjoyed it.

been so long since we used that word here.... it would be nice to see and hear for a change this winter.