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I figured it would give a few a little joke fodder... :0 Absolutely!! Bring some bath oil...

If that thing is going to be the new Y touring bike, I'm gonna save a lot of money. That thing has to be just plain fugly.....

Was out front giving 7 of 9 a bath this morning, and just as I finished toweling her off a Google Maps car drove by the house. I just checked maps and I guess it takes some time before they do an update. Wonder how long it's gonna take before I make the big map in the sky..... ???

The man is looking for used. I imagine for a reason. Getting 130M out of the original, plus his bike having that many miles on it, and getting towards the end of it's life... They don't live forever... might have something to do with it. To me it doesn't make sense to spend the money for new when the bike life is iffy?? You can find very nice low milage used shocks with a little searching. I had two like new used, but one got legs along with my trailer. So the one that's left just sits there in the wings waiting until it's needed.... I think everyone should have a used spare....

See you at the Shasta Shindig Brian... The scoot is looking good... It sorta reminds me of an old Johnny Cash tune. Something about a 56..57..58... Cadillac.

Weather it be fire, floods, earthquakes, or tornados, a mobile home makes a lot of sense. It's cheaper, it's replaceable, and when it is replaced the new one will have all the upgrades that have been invented in the last 15-20 years and be brand new. You can even end up with that 60"LED TV you've always wanted.... Been thinking very seriously about putting one on a piece of dirt that I own, and treat it as a get-away from the crowds....

Check the Pinwall eBay store. They always seem to have a few laying around....

I think the .co in the link means it's a spoof website???

If you find them you might want to buy 2 or 3. The way that lower extends down below the fairing it looks like it's waiting to be shattered.... That lower wind break is the first I've ever seen... The uppers are quite common.

A few of the members have done that to their hee4l/toe, but if you're diligent and follow eBay the Venture Line tow shifters do show up occassionally. I've found three that way. Here's something else to think about. When shifting with the toe, only the foot moves. When using the heel the whole leg, all the way to the hip, has to move slightly. If you do a lot of riding in the mountain twisties, down shifting into a curve and then powering out, the response is quicker with the toe/toe. While using the heel the whole leg will move and could cause a change in balance. IMHO.....

OK I'm going to raise my hand and say I prefer the toe/toe set up and ride all three of my 2nd Gens that way. Never could get used to a heal/toe shifter. I guess old habits die hard.... :backinmyday:

Between the four bolts and the frame. They're sorta standoffs....

Nice find... The mounts do come along once in a while. It seems like Pinwall is the biggest lister of used. I picked up a NOS mount still in the package off eBay a while back for the '04RSMV, but had to settle for a pair of Chinese lamps since the OEM lights are just as rare. If I had seen yours I would have done the same thing......

Pretty sure the old definition, which has been around since men started building rafts, is "Break out another thousand" But if you want to bring it....that'll work too...

Heh... Heh... Heh............

Interesting... So they do have a shipping facility. However, I don't think they are the carrier, and once it hits the boarder there is no tracking into Canada. Also the seller has to put an address label on the package. The 'agent' isn't a mind reader.... I've received packages where labels were generated via eBay, and it does nothing more than prepay for the label and it arrives via USPS or UPS or FedEx... shipper's choice. At least that's what I perceived.... I think they're pulling your leg... One of the nice things about using eBay and Paypal is the shipment has a money back guarantee, and I've never had a problem..

So you're saying that eBay is in the shipping business??? I thought they just printed up the labels, and another system did the shipping....???

I'll get them in a bit Kevin. The second off the line might explain why it has so many Venture Line accessories on it. I once compared it to the VL brochure and I think it had 27 of the 29 items. I've always thought it might have originally been a demo/show bike of some sort. Stay tuned....

Here's a couple Kev... more to come... 1991VR JYA1NLE09MA039102 1987VR JYA1NL002HA010389

Can't make the rally, but the trailer has my name on it.....

I've purchased several items from them, and have always received good service. Kudos on the last transaction. I bought a carb set off eBay thru them, and when it arrived it wasn't anywhere near their item description with missing brackets and parts. Supposedly off a running bike. No way Jose'.... Called them about the problem and they sent me another really nice set, and told me to keep the first set. Now I have a complete set of diaphragms for when the time comes.... Buying from them thru eBay may be a different story than buying direct?? But will buy from them again....

The pic ain't too bad, but the refresh rate sucks..... Looks like 1 frame per second. But hey, it's better than nothin' and only $15 bucks. Yesterdays breakfast cost me $20.....

Ditto on the Jake Wilson..... But man this is an old thread.......

When I went to a 2ndGen I felt just the opposite. The 1st was much more responsive, which I attribute to the difference between a frame mount vs. a fork mount fairing. The 2nd handled like a truck. Nick named my '99 'Miss Piggy'. Having a light feel is not normal in my opinion..... E3/150 from the git-go...

One helmet year round. Nolan Ncom103. It's a flip face. The only problem I've had with one is my ears hurting like 'H' going over Bear Tooth Pass and forgetting to close the vents. It was a bit chilly... Changed the windscreen to a 10" tinted. In the summer it's OK, but during the winter...when I hardly ride... one a bit taller would be better. Plus on long rides a shorty gets a little tiresome from the head on buffeting. May go to something a little taller??