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One of the big problems I found when moving from a 1stGen to a 2ndGen RSV was the limited amount of adjustment to the grip position. Even the risers don't offer much help unless your arm length challenged. They will move the grips up, but will also move them back. I'm a big guy and would like to get the grips farther away from me so that they're not sitting in my lap. I wish someone made a set of bars that came out about 6" to clear the dash, and then rolled up and out. The way they are now I'm constantly pushing back into the seat (pillow top) to make room. The first long distance ride my a$$ suffered big time. I've had Rick Butler rework the seat since then but haven't had a chance to test it out. On the 1stGen the designers made it so the grips could move in'n'out 3-4" and up and down 3-4". I rode tons of miles with them up and out and never had any discomfort. I know seat and grip position is completely subjective, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it.....
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My granddaughters fiancé just went back to Iraq for the 4th time. Only this time as a civilian. He went to work for a company that supplies personal protection for big dogs and dignitaries. He's there for 6 months and home for 6 weeks. While deployed he pulls down super big bucks per year, all expenses paid. When back home he makes $25,000 per year while waiting to be deployed again. He says it's the most boring job he's ever had.... I'm sure it's like flying an airplane. Hours and hours of shear boredom interrupted by moments of stark terror.....
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Bet the list came off a site like Advrider. There are enough tools on that list to rebuild an offroad bike.... Ride-On in the tires, 12vdc tire pump, minium tools, and a cellphone....
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OK my bad. I think of Spammers as advertisers, as in classifieds. Fubar in reading compression. So I guess this makes a good case to allow open forum reading, but posting only by VR supporters??? Most boards I browse are like that. Sure would eliminate the spam if they have to pay for it. Spammers love free sites....
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Who just paid $87.75 for the chrome vents on Ebay?
Condor replied to rstacy's topic in Watering Hole
Didn't I just read a post about fixing chrome?? Can't find the link, but here's another that looks interesting.... http://sacchromepaint.reachlocal.net/ This is local to me, but maybe there are others?? -
Then I guess I don't understand what the problem is, but it seems to me if they can't get in to post, then they can't spam the classifieds?? If they're giving you the $12 bucks to be a supporting member, and then abusing the classifieds, dump them and keep the money... Sounds like a win lose situation to me..... Lemme see?? 83x$12....
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This would be a good case to let supporting members only post in the classifieds, rather than anyone who drops in. I used to run a marine classified section on my web site. All went well for about a month, but once the spammers discovered it they were all over it like white on rice. I finally killed it. Wasn't worth the hassle...
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Who just paid $87.75 for the chrome vents on Ebay?
Condor replied to rstacy's topic in Watering Hole
Gosh that's cheap.... I'd been searching, and found an NOS in the package on Ebay. I wanted it bad, so tossed a ridiculous $100 snipe at it.... and was out bid !! by a guy in Europe somewhere... That said I wonder if a set of these could be scanned and 3D printed?? Being in metal doesn't help function all that much and chromed plastic would look just as nice. They're sacrificial and replacement would be a lot cheaper.... -
You've got a month or two to look. I'd start watching Craigslist.... For $4-$5 grand you can find a nice '99 RSV.
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We're snow challenged arouind here as well. Woke up this AM to 24deg, and rain is on the way for Thursday and Friday. Maybe?? Actually my front lawn can stay bare and brown, it's the Sierras that need the snow pack. Otherwise the lawn will stay unchanged thru next summer. I hate water rationing....
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Just had another thought.... dangerously thinking.... What would the results be if all the objects were different instead of yellow dots... Car.. motorcycle.. bike.. pedestrian??? I wonder if the results would be the same??
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Sure... Although some of them I'll unsubscribe when they start becoming a 'chat room'... You know the kind... As far as getting a lot of notices, it all depends on how technical they become, and how much I can learn. Most are one or two reply threads, and will drift off into subscription history.....
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I automatically subscribe to all threads I post to. In this case I get duplicates of the same reply, not from different replies....
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Why do I get duplicate new post notices emailed to me every once in a while?? Sometimes there's a bunch and sometimes only a couple, and then nothing for sometimes months. I don't think it's my ISP, or Website host, as it only happens with the new post notices??? It doesn't cause any issues... just wondering..
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And they say you can't take it with you.....
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Try this.... http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/01/dakar_rally_2012.html
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I get motion sick just looking at it... at it... at it.......... Actually a pretty cool demo...
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WOW!! That's one nice unit Tom... Enjoy...
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Looking for a radio button.
Condor replied to cabreco's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
These appear on Ebay every so often. It might be your best bet to pick up the entire controller. Then you'll have lots of spares... -
That was intertaining.....
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That set of wheels looks a lot like a Voyager Trike Kit. These things are pretty pricey, and if it does fit a 1stGen MKII I'd look into selling it and buying a new trailer with the proceeds. Trying to make this thing into a trailer by just adding a box is half the battle. You'll also need to construct a tongue and hitch... IMHO
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Well I found the answer. Not what I wanted, but it'll do. Even though I have the Bluetooth capabilities to my GPS and Cell, the only way I'm going to use the CB is with a cable from Nolan. I just got off the phone with them, and must say they were great. We talked about a lot of things Nolan/Bluetooth, and I got a lot of info. The bad news is I'm not going to connect to the bike's audio via Bluetooth. The good part is it's not going to break the bank and cost me a months wages... $45 bucks and I'm on the air for the next group ride. So I give up. I've spend more time on this problem than I want too, and probably bored a few board members in the proccess....
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UP DATE: I just called J&M to see if their 'bluetooth dongle' would be compatable with all bluetooth devises. It's a sad day in Mudville. Casey struck out. Their bluetooth dongles are prioritized to their head sets only. Something to do with programing?? So I still have the problem. I can't interface to my bike audio via bluetooth. The ironic part is I just want to use the CB when in a group ride. Nothing else in the system is all that important to me. I have everything else I need with the Nolan Kit2, my cell and my GPS/MP3 via bluetooth. Just to convert to J&M would cost a ton, something I'm not willing to do for just the CB feature. So the search goes on. I'll give the Company Don suggested and also maybe Sierra. I'd call Nolan but it's a PITA finding a phone number to even call them. I hate filling out those contact forms....
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Yep, i agree. They need to make it in a convertable with bug splat decals for the windshield.... http://www.cast-aways.com/images/bugs.jpg
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You might want to check the way the cables need to be attached. I had a guy come over to buy the spare 20 I'd bought in Wyoming and used for a day. When he got here he took one look and said it wouldn't work, and pulled out another just like mine. I think the deal is it needs side anodes?? The only place he said he could find one ws from Harley...