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Wishing you (and all the others) a safe journey and hope all of you have a great time at the Asheville rally.

Info was published - February 16, 2014 http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/02/16/50-states-ranked-for-highest-motorcycle-ownership.aspx Alabama was ranked # 32 ....Ho-Hum........ Most bikes registered by state: = http://www.statista.com/statistics/191002/number-of-registered-motorcycles-in-the-us-by-state/

They are saying it was suicide............what a shame.............what a loss

Very nice !!!!!!!!!! It sure makes one proud to accomplish such a long task and I give you a whole lot of credit in keeping that persistence to not loose the interest. Well Done!!!!!! I wish you many "safe" - dependable miles on it.

H-B-D Bob.........

I've been expecting that to come around ......heck, it shouldn't be to much longer from now..

Just to be fair........ East coasters have had it in their " back yard" for the past few years though. It is time to head west so others can be a part of it.

The Venturerider plaque is only there because of you and your wife, and because of B2Mom and B2Dad Lewis. For years the four of you have pushed and pursued contributions for St. Jude's and because of that effort from the four of you, the plaque is there. There is no other reason but because of you four that it exists. We may have contributed $$ over the years, but if it was not for the four of you persistently trying to reach a goal, it would not have happened. You four have my many thanks !!! And I to want to say Thanks to everyone who has supported this cause over the years!!!!!!!!!!!!. Eck

Everyone has an opinion on this subject (plug a MC tire ...or not.. Here is my 2 cents for what it's worth. I carry a plug kit on my Wing. I will use it if and when I need to just like I have for years on Car tires. I plugged many a tire in my day when I had my service station in Greenville, PA. Of all things, I went to a class on plugging tires one night, amongst other things being taught that night. Always use plug glue when plugging a tire. It does two things. (1) It sure makes pushing the plug into the tire a whole lot easier... (2)..As it dries it bonds / seals the plug to the tire. Important notes: Insert plug where the plug insert tool is half way (in the middle) of the plug. Fold the plug in half around the insert tool where both legs of plug are same length Applying glue to the entire plug Carefully align at same angle hole is in tire then push/ insert it in the tire and continue pushing the insert tool all the way until the two plug leg ends are barely sticking out of the tire. Now, rotate the handle of the plug tool 180 degrees. Do NOT pull the tool out until you rotate it. Rotating it a little knot on the inside of the tire which aids in plugging the hole from the inside plus eliminates the plug from working its way out of the tire. Once you rotated the insert tool 180 degrees, pull outward on the insert tool and remove it. You can leave - or cut off - the two plug ends sticking out, flush with the tire. Add air to proper inflation limits Now go ride that darn thing like you always have...That plug wont pop out and does not make the tire any less safe. I have, and will, ride MC tires with a plug it until the tire needs to be replaced. Heck, I would even ride on a MC tire that has two or more plugs in it.

Works fine now Don...!!

Happy days are back... I clicked on VR.org and the whole page came right up instantly. Got back out of it completely, and tried it again and wha-lah..instant home page appeared again and seems to be working just fine now. I didn't do anything but take a nap........a long nap.....

Whew..............I was beginning tot have a complex of owning a Goldwing............. Thanks guys. Great to know I am not the "odd" one............ http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=87932

Every other site I am on comes up quickly. I mean like my Goldwing site, email facebook, google home page, blah, blah, blah... However, when I click on the VR.org site, I only get the blue bar across the top of the page, but nothing else, and an icon that goes round and round and round... While waiting, if I click on calendar, community, user CP, or any other forum at top of page, they all come up quickly.....BUT...When I click on "Forum"... nothing comes up right away.. it takes about 30 to 45 seconds, maybe even a minute...then it appears.. Wondering if something is on my side or others have this ?

Im glad you are getting better every day my friend. I mean, hey, just think...... in two more months (or so) you should be able to shovel snow........

Yep...dry erase marker.... I used to write major roads where I was to turn... I do use a real GPS nowadays... I still use the dry erase marker for restaurants and POI that I want to stop at along the way

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This is my most reliable and most accurate GPS system...

Then he saw mine, so we are both to blame... ......

http://www.times-herald.com/local/20140803-Accident-Marion-Beavers-Web2014-08-03T07-32-57 So sorry to hear this Lewis. Heart felt prayers sent.

Got it for you Puc.. Geographic center of USA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_center_of_the_contiguous_United_States

All valid points and well taken. I never gave thought to those who camp.....

Just thinking out of the box here... Why does an international rally have to be planned and remain in one place? Why cant we have an IR start at one location (city/state) and every night we end up some place else, where at the end of the week, we have traveled together from one city/state to wherever...another city /state? Example: Lets say we meet up at 4 corners/ Durango, Co...next day we ride north taking back roads through mountains to some place like Breckenridge, Co. spend a night, next day we all take off and ride north towards the black hills, spend another night, continue on for four days or a week. People can split off when they have to head home & people can join in when/were they can if they cant make the starting point. Once a route has been planned and established, we ride (guessing) from 7am to 3 or 4 pm every day. A list of available motels in that area can be established and those attending can call and make their reservations in each city /town that we will end up in. The basic potty, lunch and gas stops can be planned /included as well as our dinner arrangements after we check-in and getting all freshened up. Do we have to stay in one location?

Sorry for the delay in response.... but yes they are attached to the tank, and I installed a male female quick disconnect in case I had to remove the tank. The mini male/female quick disconnect I purchased at a Remote Control shop. I has several of these quick disconnects on my RSV. Here is a link for an example: http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/fyuli1982/product-detailibIxOaRlAScZ/China-Male-and-Female-Mini-Tamiya-Plug-with-100MM-16AWG-Silicone-Wire.html