Eck

Quote) Umm. Eck, I don't think it has started yet... July 27 through July 31, 2014 Dang... I was thinking it was already in motion and I'm missing it... My son and his wife are here now, and I was thinking of trying to get down there for a day, (and still might) depending on if they go off to see a few friends.. I have lost all time and days since they have been here..... now where did I set my beer.. Thanks for the pictures of past IR's though.. I really needed that.......ha

Heck, Wally world has them.... XX large... check in the motorcycle section...

Been looking three times a day or so for pics and info on how the IR has been going.,. You guys can't be THAT busy, so post some pics and tell us all those exenterated stories...

Nice looking ride my friend. Real nice!!! If I ever decide to sell my wing, I would be looking to buy one just like yours. However.. I really like my wing and am no where close to selling ...(yet) ... My best friend has one just like it and he and I have rode many a trouble free mile together..

Good luck bud... If I were there I would be helping you..

I was one of the lucky ones to meet Jason in Memphis when the VR group met up for St. Jude's a few years back. Very interesting person he was with much knowledge. He is a star in his mom and dad's eyes for sure. I would like to see and read the story. Thanks for sharing Bill. Hope Patti can post it soon.

Wishing all a safe ride......!!! As you travel through Kansas, take note that the birds fly up-side down... (there is nothing to poop on............) ..

I first just slip the axel in place, with out the rear wheel. Do not install the spacers and do not install / tighten axel nut. Then adjust the 4 acorn nuts in proper sequence while you use other hand to turn the axel to ensure no binding occurs. The axel should easily slip back out... Then install the rear wheel with spacers and axel nut. (Clean up and re-grease the rear wheel hub pins before you install rear wheel since you have it out.) See link below which tells you the same. http://www.venturerider.org/rearnoise/index.1.jpg

Very nice mod. I like it..... I may have to think about doing same to my wing....hum...

Ah............you wont like retirement..........Keep working.... Getting up when you want, riding when you want, just plain doing what you want... NAH..you wont like it..

This is part of my plan, but I was going to take HWY 219 out of Parsons and head to Elkins, then take 72 east. I know it is a back country road and 1 1/2 lanes wide. I zoomed in on Google and placed that little man on the road so I could see what it looked like.

I will be on most of these routes you mentioned on our way south. (I decided not to get on Skyline Dr., in Front Royal..) Many thanks.... Eck

Bob, I just made tentative plans to meet up with Skid on my way up to Fairmont. I also may have someone following me, but not sure yet....(Hope so anyway)... This is what I sent to Skid in an email: Right now, I do not have an "actual date" as to when I will be going through your area on my way to Fairmont. My ex-brother in law, (Paul), who is my best friend to this day, works for a living where as I don't.. I am waiting on him to tell me when he can take his vacation. I do know he will be taking it in Sept., but not sure yet as to what week. Usually, we meet up on a Weds., spend the night in the town where we meet up, then the next day we take off for a 5, 7 or day ride. As soon as I know the actual date that I will meet up with Paul, I will send you another email, (here on the site), and let you know. Hopefully we can meet up for lunch and chat a while. I will be leaving Huntsville a day earlier than the date Paul and I are to meet up since I have a longer ride to get there. Paul only has a 4.5 hour ride to Fairmont, where I will have a 640 mile ride. I will be riding up to Beckley (or Mount Hope), and spend the night, then the next day I will head to Fairmont to meet up with you for lunch, then take off to meet up with Paul around 3pm. My cell # is: 256-four two nine - 86 two three I will get your number from your profile page and plug it into my cell phone right now.. Eck Bob, I am going into your profile page to get your phone number, and I will call you (and Skid) from my motel in Beckley or Mount Hope, and see if we can all get together for lunch. Everyone and anyone is MOST WELCOME to go on this ride with us if you wish. When I get the dates, I can send motel info if anyone wants to make arrangements. I do know that I am meeting my friend in Fairmont here: Fairfield Inn & Suites/ Marriott 27 Southland Dr Fairmont, WV 26554 Get directions ‎ (304) 367-9150 marriott.com

Venturous, That is what I am looking for. I think I will change my route to your suggestions. I was going to stay on Hwy 50 to MD just so I could say I was in MD.....but who cares.. I like the waterfalls idea too.. but I am not a hiker... Many thanks... If anyone has some other ideas, please share them. Thanks Eck

Any of you in WV know of some nice MC roads to ride by starting in Fairmont, WV.? My ride plans are to ride from Fairmont and slowly head towards Front Royal, VA. so I can ride Skyline south. My first day ride from Fairmont I was looking / thinking of riding south to Grafton, then east on Hwy 50 to Aurora, then south to Parsons, picking up hwy 72 south and then Hwy 33 west to Elkins, taking 250 south to Snowshoe to Green Bank, then HWyY250 east to Churchville, then heading to Luray, VA for the night.. Next day heading to Skyline to go south.. Those of you who live in WV might know some better routes to take to enjoy the mountains, sweepers and curves...

As woody said, check the hinge screws. Once you know that they are tight, check for tightness of the actual latch...also, there should be an adjustment on the lid latch itself.

Man, my heart is with you bud. I don't do recovery's well either......although I have never had any major operations: Around Oct / Nov of this year though, I will be getting around 4 surgeries performed to get back in shape for 2015 years riding.. Hang in there my friend. Before you know it you will be working that clutch on the truck ...and on the bike...

around 8am get up, turn on coffee, turn on computer, check emails, get a cup of coffee, check VR, GL1800, FB, VRFB, play game of hearts, get more coffee... Get dressed, open garage door, decide what I want to do today..tinker in garage, or go for ride...eat lunch, check computer sites again, watch TV, eat dinner, walk neighborhood, have my ice cream, take shower go to bed.. Its a rough life..

The Silver GW is the fastest.......and best looking.............

The actual Yamaha instructions are attached here as a pdf file. Passing Lamp Installation Document

Yea, this isn't bike related at all but I don't hide my excitement as most men try to do. I just be me and let my feelings show. I have been on the phone for about 30 minutes with my son who lives in Australia, and he just told me he has to go because the taxi cab just arrived. He and his wife will soon be boarding a plane to take a 19hr and 45min flight from Adelaide to Vancouver. They will be staying there for 3 days, then they will be taking a train down into the states to Seattle where they will spend a couple days, then fly to LA and then to Huntsville, Al. I just cant wait to see my son again. Last time I saw him was just before my dad passed. I had him fly over so he could see his grandfather for the last time. He and his wife will be here July 19th thru July 31st. Then they will fly to Niagara falls for two days then to Toronto for two days, back to Vancouver and then back home to Australia. I wont be attending the international VR rally this year for I want to be with them every moment I can. Oh, did I say I was excited... I mean, really..,

You have drank way to many beers...............again........ Check here for all VR rallies/events http://www.venturerider.org/rally/