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When I pull my bushtec with my Goldwing (1800) I get around 28 to 30MPG.. With out it, I would say I get around 35pmg. One time I got 50 mpg on I-65 going south. I had a strong tail wind and I set the cruise at 65 mph. I rode 50 miles right up to the pump at a gas station just to see how much gas it would take and it took one gallon. That never happened again...sniff, tear, sniff..

Although the stats are interesting, I just have to ask, do we really need them?? (As if the boss doesn't have enough to keep him busy and away from his lovely wife now..........)

(Here's something to think about.) I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, she said I was doing fairly well for my age. (I am past 60). A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking her, 'Do you think I'll live to be 90?' She asked, 'Do you smoke tobacco or drink beer, wine or hard liquor?' 'Oh no,' I replied. 'I'm not doing drugs, either!' Then she asked, 'Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs?' 'I said, 'Not much... My former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy!' 'Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, boating, sailing, hiking, or bicycling or ride a motorcycle?' 'No, I don't,' I said. She asked, 'Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?' 'No,' I said... She looked at me and said, 'Then, why do you even give a crap?

Interesting stats...

I don't know what others think about pulling such a large trailer and or one that weighs a lot, but I don't think ANY motorcycle was designed to pull that much stuff. Heck, add another 225lbs to 400lbs (solo or two up) and that I would think has to be way over it's limits of safe handling.

Your welcome....

I remember being in Ft Lau back in 1972...laying on the beach. Really a nice place back then, and that was the last time I was there... Man that has been a long time ago...Im sure it has changed.

Prayers on the way.. Note: I moved this thread from watering hole forum to the Inspirational, Motivational, Prayer Requests, Etc. forum

More prayers up this morning for you Skid. I send same prayers off to another good friend in TX., too..

Could hardly see the yard yesterday morning for all the robins looking for food. Wont be long now.. I can see me riding again in the new future....

It looks really clean and well taken care of. Enjoy and ride safe!

Thought of of Puc and Tippy when I say this one and yet I have never met them....(hope someday I do)

I have never heard of a helmet holder coming off a Venture. This is a new one for me. almariders, I added your warning information to our VR list of known problems, in hopes to warn others to check mounting hardware for proper tightness. See post #31 here http://www.venturerider.org/forum/known-problems-and-things-to-look-for/1067-list-gen-venture-2.html Thanks for the heads up! Eck

02/21/15 Added this caution note to check the attach hardware on your helmet locks. It was posted (by almariders), that his helmet lock assembly must have loosed up and flew off some where along his ride. (read about it here: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/watering-hole/97797-missing-rt-helmet-holder.html ).

(Quote) I might not be liable for the early withdrawal penalty on the loan default since I was 55 years old at the time of the default. I think the penalty applies at the time you took out the loan, not when it went into default......What age were you when you took out the loan? As posted above (quote); or after the year in which you reach age 55, there will be no penalty for taking distributions from the plan.

Here are a few Yamaha dealers in those areas you can contact to see if they will rent an RSV to you. The last one listed is for renting a Harley in case you cant find anything else you like. Hope this helps what you are looking for. Pasadena Yamaha 2650 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, California 91107 (626) 577-3000 pasadenayamaha-hub.com Mountian Motor Sports 1025 North Mountain Avenue Ontario, California 91762 (909) 988-8988 mtnride.com Berts mega mall – Deals with all kinds of motorcycles 1151 North Azusa Avenue Covina, California 91722 (626) 974-6600 bertsmegamall.com Yamaha of Cucamonga 9760 Foothill Blvd Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730 (909) 987-2411 yocracing.com John Burr Cycles - Kaw / Yamaha Dealer 9008 Sierra Avenue Fontana, California 92335 (909) 823-1338 johnburrcycles.com Yamaha Motorcycles 321 East Imperial Highway La Habra, California 90631 (714) 879-8252 yamaha-motor.com Team Bellflower Motorsports 10401 Alondra Boulevard Bellflower, California 90706 (562) 925-5097 bfmoto.com Corona Motor Sports – Kaw & Suzuki 363 American Circle Corona, California 92880 (951) 735-2030 coronamotorsports.com Laidlaws Rental Center for Harleys 1919 Puente Avenue Baldwin Park, California 91706 (877) 437-3685 losangelesharleyrentals.com

Here is one not far from me.. Midway Cycle 13487 Hatchett Road East Madison, Alabama 35757 (256) 233-3821 midwaycycle.com Check here: Salvage Parts Midway Cycle, Inc. Madison, AL (800) 232-6686

Saw a show last night on TV where the guy poured cider vinegar into a small bucket and then placed a rusty chrome part in it. He said let it soak for 30 minutes to an hour then just rinse the part off and the part looked brand new... add some wax and your back in business....no scrubbing at all.. Heck, I was impressed...........

He meant the MEN on the site are scared to say anything......Heck, it was ONLY a joke...

Wonder if I could just do a post and then do a screen print of my post so that you can actually see what I am talking about ...Here goes...and here is the smiley biker avatar OK, I hope you can view this word document to see what I mean.. What I see when I post.docx

Don, I was afraid to say anything, but since you asked.... The results I am getting still may have something to do with my computer settings for all I know.. Anyway, lets say I type a post or a reply, even this one that you are presently reading now.. After I type it, I highlight it, and change the font to Comic Sans MS. When I do this I get the following at the beginning of my post and at the end of my post I get . If I add a smile like now - I can only see the words; biker.. I do not see the avatar of the smiley biker. However, "after" I click the post quick reply tab, then is when I can see the smiley biker avatar, and the words at the beginning and end of my post (cosmic sans MS & /FONT) are no longer seen.

A WOMAN GOES TO THE DOCTOR, WORRIED ABOUT HER HUSBAND'S TEMPER. THE DOCTOR ASKS, "WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?" THE WOMAN SAYS, "DOCTOR, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. EVERY DAY MY HUSBAND SEEMS TO LOSE HIS TEMPER FOR NO REASON. IT SCARES ME." THE DOCTOR SAYS, "I HAVE A CURE FOR THAT. WHEN IT SEEMS THAT YOUR HUSBAND IS GETTING ANGRY, JUST TAKE A GLASS OF WATER AND START SWISHING IT IN YOUR MOUTH. JUST SWISH AND SWISH BUT DON'T SWALLOW IT UNTIL HE EITHER LEAVES THE ROOM OR CALMS DOWN." TWO WEEKS LATER THE WOMAN COMES BACK TO THE DOCTOR, LOOKING FRESH AND REBORN. THE WOMAN SAYS, "DOCTOR THAT WAS A BRILLIANT IDEA! EVERY TIME MY HUSBAND STARTED LOSING IT, I SWISHED WITH WATER. I SWISHED AND SWISHED, AND HE CALMED RIGHT DOWN! HOW DOES A GLASS OF WATER DO THAT?" THE DOCTOR SAYS, "THE WATER ITSELF DOES NOTHING. IT'S KEEPING YOUR MOUTH SHUT THAT DOES THE TRICK."....................

No worries Bill... As I said, I haven't made taken any action..(yet).. I've had the thoughts of getting a HD before I bought my wing. However, I really like my wing, its power and ride and since I ride solo 99.9% of the time, I find it fits me well. I have 100% confidence in my wing to take off right now for CA and back. I know how to work on it if something does break down and what spare parts to carry with me at all times on it. Let me know when your ready to pull the trigger... I will still help you find one if you want.

I was going to tell him the same thing, but you beat me to it Flyinfool.. The contacts should still be on the card...(mine were)

Well Dan, I figured since I have had to wait for you for the last five years, that I would be nice and give you a turn to wait for me..:......