Kretz

Nothing like paying thousands of $$$$for a bike & then having to cure annoying noises with 10c worth of rubber weatherseal. You'd have thought Yamaha would have done something about that.

He does seem a bit obsessed with TEMPERATURE! LOL

Long shot but way back one of my bikes did that, cut out at 60-70mph, scary. It was a faulty connection at the kill switch! No problems since.

So who actually got the trike? Are we permitted to know/

I ddin't see whatever it is that was removed... But it does seem to me that people nowadays are looking for things to be offended at. Just sayin'.

Congratulations :happy65:on the new jobs Jeff. Pleased things seem to have tuned a corner for you, Hope the jobs go well & that you enjoy them. Crazy expecting folks to be able to take 20% pay cut & no health insurance, sounds like your old company is really going down the pan. Good luck & all the best!

I do like that new Ranger. I've only seen a few & not close up, but it looks almost as big as an F150? The old Ranger was a much smaller vehicle. Hope it serves you well.

Holy cow! Most of those cost more than my house!... Actually, all of 'em as those prices are US$! LOL

Well I can't tell you guys what's happenin' up here as it's seen as "political" (I think my last thread got deleted ) & I sure as heck don't want to see old Puc's thread get deleted!

Hey Karl what a great gift, I'm sure your Dad would appreciate it. I second the advice to take him with you to buy if that's possible. I'm only 6ft but I find the backs of a lot of chairs/ recliners too low for me. It means I have to tilt my head back to get it on the backrest, as I have a neck/ shoulder problem from a previous MVA it can be quite painful (or I have to put a cushion behind my head which then moves around) So a "Dad test drive" in the store would be a good bet! It won't be a surprise but I'm sure he'll appreciate it just as much! Best of luck!

Congratulations! Looks & sounds like a job well done!

Nah! It's not that you're forgetting, with all the stuff stored as we age, it just takes a bit longer than it used to, to locate that memory.

Yup! Depends upon speed & circumstances but most times if it's safe to do so. Not often on major/ split highways though. I wouldn't really call it a "wave" in the accepted sense of the word. Here it's an acknowledgment, & consists mostly of merely taking ones hand from the left bar & more or less extending it out at seat (hip) level, Almost like you're pointing at the road a few feet from your bike. It's most definitely not a manic wave :banana:that could throw the bike off balance or be misunderstood as a stop or turn signal; that would be silly. I can understand that in countries that drive on the left that it's more difficult to take a hand off the throttle, so maybe a nod becomes more acceptable & safer. As for folks waving back some do some don't (mostly Harley riders). Their choice! But Yup I do it & will continue to acknowledge fellow riders.

My Nephew is in Ralieigh NC. He said it was windy for a while & there was some rain but not really a huge amount. Stay safe everyone!

I echo Sylvester's sentiments. I didn't know Bob but I'm very pleased to see his friends & members of this great group stepping up to assist his widow at what will be a very stressful & upsetting time for her. Thank you all!