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Was just thinking about Black Owl yesterday... wondering how he was doing. Thanks for the update Don and sorry to hear he is not doing better. Will keep him in my thoughts, hopefully he will turn a corner and start feeling better. Craig

Great to hear from you Randy and glad you werent affected by the fires. It is an awful shame for the folks in and around Gatlinburg and also the Lake Lure area. I have never seen alum melt like that, really a strange sight. Craig

Thanks Don, and rite back atya! Hope you and everyone else has a really nice holiday!! Craig

Very Sorry for your loss, sounds like your Mom had a pretty good run... Try to find a memory to "smile" about every day, it helps. Take care, Craig

Really sorry to hear about your crash!! But glad it wasnt alot worse. Hopefully the Drs get you fixed up and you have a fast and full recovery. Take Care, Craig

Great news Jeff!! Happy for ya! Thanks for the update. Craig

Great news!!! Really happy for you guys... Ya gotta love a happy healthy little girl! All the best, Craig

I will always remember sitting at a Bar about 40 yrs ago talking to a guy who had returned safely from combat in Viet Nam. Meaning no disrespect I mistakenly said something to the effect "Oh you used to be a Marine" to which I was promptly corrected "Once a Marine ALWAYS a Marine" !!! It made quite an impression... HAPPY BIRTHDAY USMC

Very cool! We havent heard from ole Joe in awhile hope everyone is doing ok!! Craig

I had one of those back in the early 70s, I figured out pretty quick what BSA stands for.... Traded it for a P11 Norton. Craig

Never had a problem with my Stebil, was on my 06 for 9yrs still worked fine when I sold the bike. Put a Wolo on the trike last year, still works fine. My bikes are always garaged and I only ride in pouring rain if I have to. Craig

Wish you all the best, but you dont have to leave! Hang around and keep us up to date on life down under. Take care, Craig

Well I am not familiar with Canadas rules and regs, but it is legal in Pa. I believe I could make the arguement that me and my melon crashing at 60mph would probably not cost the ins co very much at all, where as the guy with the helmet may survive and cost the ins co a whole lot of $$$$$ patching up his body. What happens if the guy with the helmet is speeding? too fast into a corner? does he smoke? drink? overweight? exercise, on the phone, texting, not paying attention, does your ins co refuse to pay for all those choices? I usually try to stay out of these helmet topics for this very reason, unfortunately I allowed myself to get sucked in, I said my 2cnts. Hope everyone enjoys their weekend. Craig

I believe its a mature adults choice on how they choose to dress when riding their motorcycle, apparently the state of Pa agrees. I would never try to talk anyone out of wearing a helmet if that is there choice. That being said I enjoy riding without a helmet. I sure dont feel the need to call anyone "stupid" and I am fully aware of the consequences. I dont believe Insurance rates in Pa have been affected by the helmet law, mine have not. Enjoy your ride, I'll enjoy mine! Craig

Think I remember Randy A using 2nd gen gears in his 1st gen, he mite be able to answer a few questions for you! If he says Thank You, be sure to say your Welcome:nanner: Craig

My wife loved our 87 Venture never a complaint. If I remember correctly there was a handle to adjust the back of the seat into different inclines. I am not knocking Sportsters but I dont think they were designed for passenger comfort. Craig

Ok, now I know the rest of the story on the tire, I always loved those Avons!!! Craig

Scooters look pretty cool, so what happened with your tire?? Craig

Very cool!!! I took a nice long walk with my daughter today, highlite of my week!! Craig

Looks like it was a beautiful day! Farther south you go, the prettier the Parkway is. Enjoy your ride!! Craig

Glad to hear they got you to the hospital in time and all went well with the operation. Take it easy and listen to the Drs you will feel great in a few weeks. Craig

Wow is she a cutie! Glad to see she is doing so well. Craig

I'll say!! I usually get around 16K on an avon rear, so I never saw one that looked like that. Craig

The Calvacade is boxier or squarer then the Venture not as sporty looking. The motor and trans are pretty much bullet-proof, there is an issue with the secondary gearbox that needs to be addressed, its called a tracy plug and is a pretty simple fix. I have owned an 85 Suzuki Madura since new, its the calvalcades little brother V4 1200 basically same motor and trans. They have hyd valve adjusters so no need to ever get into the motor. Very well built bikes, just a matter if you like the looks or not. If you get it there is a forum similar to this one with guys that know them inside and out. Good Luck, Craig

Yea but he had 20K in lites on that puppy:Laugh: Craig