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Yeah, the 1200 MKI's's came with the black trim and the 1300'MKII's were plain.
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You may see us (and the scoot) in a soup commercial
Condor replied to SilvrT's topic in Watering Hole
So Rick... when are you and Nina going to do a sequel. Kinda like Flo, 'can you hear me now', or Jerod?? Maybe you've missed your calling..... -
Replacing fairing clear protectors
Condor replied to jryan's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I think I read that a member covered them with a chrome film, and they turned pretty nice. I also thought there was a set up for auction on Ebay, but just checked and they must have ended. -
I shot him an email last week about coming to Cody. He responded that he's still working on getting the pressures under controll, but looking at it. Also getting the daily dose of Forwards, so he's still OK....
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Just a tidbit of information in case there's a few 1stGen'rs reading this thread. The Venom tire pressures are greater for their sizes. Take them to the listed cold sidewall pressure. In the fronts case that's 50psi. It will eliminate a big amount of sidewall flex and increase the overall usable milage before wearing out. It will also greatly reduce the possibility of any sidewall checking and tread cupping.
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I'd suggest checking the Yamaha site to see what's still available. Bling accessories are starting to be discontinued. When you find something you'd like check around for a price. I'd also suggest you look at Mesh Jackets with a take out liner since most of your riding will be in warmer weather. I've found some pretty good jacket deals on Ebay. Saved a bunch. Some bling once in a while. Again saved a bunch.
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Generally when a Venom gets close to the wear bars things wear fairly quickly. I'd change it out. How many miles do you have on the tire??
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I think Rocket has one of those SPOT locators. He needs to set up a web page so that we can follow him on the trip, and know where he is if he doesn't show up in Cody. Then we can go persuade him to show up..........
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Been doing that a lot lately on the cheaper items. Doesn't make sense to order online and pay those 'creative writing' shipping fees...
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Just viewed this Video on another board. I found it worth watching. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqQBubilSXU]YouTube - Crash Course - The SMIDSY[/ame]
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fishin' huntin' sailin' auctions crossword puzzles eatin' freshmex, bbq
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Plant Piranhas..... http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.webdesign.org/img_articles/15729/fish-skeleton1.jpg&sa=X&ei=IwBfTZSrA5CosAOMj8zQCA&ved=0CAQQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNFUbrIPgAux4EdmUODCCpPf9X4kWA
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How 'bout the last post.... That should make it interesting...
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Can't stand the competition??
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The only way your going to get a fairly recent tire is to buy it from a dealer that moves a bunch of tires, and has a big turnover. Searching around for a tire that has the absolute newest date is rediculous. And a big mover isn't going to have the time to go out into the warehouse to find a date on 'your' tire. A stock tire that is a couple of years old has nothing wrong with it, and when it turns 5 years old it isn't going to fall apart. Not to say that if you pick one up from a local dealer it would be wise to double check the dot date, as they don't have nearly the sales a mass merchandiser would, and the tire may have sat on the shelf for many years.
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You may see us (and the scoot) in a soup commercial
Condor replied to SilvrT's topic in Watering Hole
Saw it again last night. This thing has more life than the Energizer Bunny.... http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qP27kTORMq8/TTuJbru8seI/AAAAAAAAAEE/NyUP3Fh5Htc/s1600/energizer-bunny-page.jpg&sa=X&ei=JXBeTcXBHYa6sAPLt9m5CA&ved=0CAQQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNEdi-nrHu8CIjx-NxMx3IRz221VvQ -
I just picked up a like new pair off Ebay for an '09RSV. Like you I like the OEM whips. Unlike your situation I'm replacing the early plastic based whips on my '99. I'll definately keep an eye on them after seeing yours. Gonna keep those babies waxed up... Think road salt might be the cause??
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I don't think milage is the problem. Timing is everything, and it's a buyers market. If you just did this study recently you might want to notice that it's cold, snowing, and raining, and the economy is in the dumpster. I had a local '99 listed on Craigslist with less than 2K on the OD and it didn't sell. Hmmm???...... http://sacramento.craigslist.org/mcy/2220286954.html
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Guys... This thread goes back to '08 and the last post was '09. The member has also let his membership expire. This one needs to die......
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Not sure, it's been a while but I think it's Californian. Notice the tracking devices on the wings...
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lowering the seat
Condor replied to maltesefalcon's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
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I ran it in a VW bus about 30 years ago out of Lee Vining/Hwy395. It was pretty spectacular. If I remember correctly it was in July right after the pass opened, and it still had 2-3 feet of snow on the top. Went over late afternoon, no traffic, and stopped to pick up a couple of hitch hikers freezing their arses off right at the top. One of these days I'm going to two wheel it.... Tioga is more high alpine, while the Tooth is more top of the world vistas....
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lowering the seat
Condor replied to maltesefalcon's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
You might consider trying one of the early non-pillow seats. I've noticed the pillows do raise my arse a little higher, so in my case that's a good thing.... -
Consider yourself lucky. I asked all the local auto tire shops, and not one was able to do motorcycle tires.
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Yep that worked. Brought back some memories. A lot more snow than when we went over. Funny story. While going over BearTooth the tops of my ears started to hurt like 'H'. I thought I'd folded them over when I put on the helmet. Stopped and checked. Nope. But my vent on the top of the helmet was wide open and the tops of the ears were freezing.... Good thing I'm not a Vulcan!!! Hey what do you expect from a California boy.... So check that vent before doing the 'Tooth'...