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You didnt mention how much time you have to take this trip, but if you have some extra time I would reccomend these directions: Diana Tx to Birmingham, Al, north thur Chatanooga, Tn., to CLeveland, Tn. Take hwy 64 east out of Cleveland, Tn., to Frankin, Tn. (beautiful ride).....then go north to Sylva, tn., and on to Ashville, Tn. another beautiful ride. From Ashville go east / north to Linville, Nc., and continue on to Boone, Nc. and on to Wytheville, Wv. (a beautiful ride again) Out of Wytheville, take I- 81 north/ east as you would have in YOUR directions and you can continue on to your destination. The above directions will take you: 1,706 mi, 28 hours Your directions take you: 1,590 mi, 24 hours

My back space works.. started over and didnt loose anything... problem could just be a loose nut between chair and keyboard...(just kidding...)

You will never regret getting a drivers back rest... and ... a set of good riding foot pegs or boards These two items create the "ultimate comfort" ride on any RSV. Handle bar rizers may be an item to review for your personal comfort Installing a windshield vent really helps provide that "extra breeze" on hot days. Ipod / MP3 player for your personal sounds of enjoyment while riding GPS ...used only on those days when you know where you want to go. You may find changing the stock grips to an alternate type may also provide comfort. Or you can just get a GW... Oh believe me, the GW needs some help to in comfort also...........

Well that sure started my day off .,.....no chance of me being right all year now.. Humm, was I ever right,? Im not sure. Hold on let me go ask myself... Well that settles that.. I was told "Nope" Im not right...so I guess I wasnt right last year either... wonder when it all happened..

Thanks for the info... A new trend for 2013 Im taking stock out in DAWN...

V-twin, V4, V6, V8...heck... I dont care one way or the other... All I know is...............WE ARE STILL FAMOUS !!!!!!!!!!! right Lewis...

Ive sat on a Voyager only. I have never rode one. I cant say in fairness what it is like compared to the RSV, but I can and will tell you about the GW. I have owned an RSV and rode it many a mile.. I presently own a GW 1800 and have rode it many a mile. The RSV is a lot more comfortable to sit on for long rides then the GW for sure. The RSV loks a heck of a lot better than the GW with it being all tupperware. Both bikes are durable, and dependable. I like the power and the handling of the 1800 v/s the RSV. I wish my feet touched the ground "flat footed" like they did on the RSV. I will try out a voyager this year just to compare it, but Im really leaning towards a new F6B....

(Quote GaryN): Had something like this in mind. http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqJ,!rIFD1fVbTeeBRCDFn8ygQ~~_4.JPG[/img Very nice... !!!!!!!! Hope you know I was only joking ..

Hey Gary, Here is an idea for the front....

your killin me Gary..................Im so envious....

You might be a REDNECK if you live in Odessa TX................

Me toooooooooooo....

Dang SilverT I quickly looked at your name and saw only the "T".. and automatically thought it was swifty who posted that... Im going to leave it though just for him.. Goes with your post though.. my eyes played a game on me..!! Sorry bud..wrong guy...

Dang Swifty, and here I was beginning to wonder if you could post a nice thread, but you passed the test on this one. Very informative post. Thanks

My opinion (for what it is worth) Air flow.... I feel is the same. I put HD mufflers on my RSV. It made the sound "throatier" (a little deeper). Other then that I didnt notice anything else. Airflow however, one would have to really measure that using a gage, which I did not.

Hey JerryK, Dont feel bad here brother, I have been a day late before in my life too............ http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=75590

I have heard many speak of that same grinding noise and I am with the opinion that all RSV's front wheels sound that way. Mine did it from day one. Had mine for 5 yrs and it always made that noise. Provided the brake pads are not wore down to where the metal pad base is against the rotor then you will be OK. You could buy some spray brake pad cleaner, and with a garden hose ready, carefully spray down the brake pads and calipers and quickly rinse. It could be a small stone caught inbetween the pad and rotor, but you would hear this when you turn the wheel by hand....If you do not hear the grinding sound turnign it by hand then I personally woulnd worry about it and would get on it and continue to ride it.

I agree midnightrider...

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Took mine out for a ride today for about an hour/. Didnt go real far but it put a smile on my face...

Next thing you know Dragonrider will be painting his bike to match the ship he was on...

Jeff, Yours does look "somewhat" home made.. I was thinking on the lines of one that uses collet diameter adapters ...such as those shown in attached pic

261 miles............4.5 hr ride.... If...I bring my wife it will be around 425 miles and take more than 9 hours:buttkick:

I think it is called a Mortising Attachment http://c52bw405der1587.blogspot.com/2012/01/anytime-tools-18-pcs-drill-press-wood.html