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Hi Richard, It's always good to hear from you. Street Glide? Ha! You finally got the Harley you always (kinda) wanted. Has he let you try it yet? lol. Joe

Avons are known for being softer & thus wear more quickly. They still get good miles, because they start with so much. The rubber is very thick when new. The softer rubber "grabs" better & thus, in my opinion, a safer tire. Joe

Hey Mike, Thinking about you today. I think it's been a year today since Caddy graduated. You recently said to Sherry that "time doesn't heal, but it helps you cope better" or something like that. I have to admit that I can't see your heart from your point of view. But from where I'm standing & from what I can see, I DO see healing going in in your life. You are so very quick to assist with other who have a similar path to walk. That's a sign of healing. You are very involved in the day to day activities of this club. That too is a sign of healing. Other messages & posts have also pointed to this. But even in the healing, I am sure there will always be the pain associated with having lost such a dear friend. You've stayed the course. I'm sure even Caddy (just like all of us) would be proud of how you reach out to help. Joe

Haha. I'm just glad it DIDN'T "DROP" (I was indeed on the road & had the cruise set at 85) BTW, Avon Venoms.....

My regular "cage" is in the shop getting transmission work done. A week & a half ago I started riding for the season. I "did" look the bike over & saw that the tires were due to be replaced by inspection time next month. Worn yes, but there were no threads at all showing 10 days ago. So yes I rode it. Well, after the van went in for servicing, I used the bike as a replacement vehicle. I put 950+ miles on it in 10 days. Woops! At 85 mph the bike feels a little squishy when there's no air in the tires. It's even MORE squishy as you slow down to investigate the problem. The Ventures VIN database produced no help. I had to "look up" daveb's tel# online because he's not even ON IT! haha. I was an hour away from my house & 2 miles away from DaveB. (He did come on over to laugh at me! But his trailer was full of stuff, so no tow. haha) But (sorry to say) neither did this site's rider assist database. Oh well. They are still good lists to have on hand. It took a HARLEY OWNER to get me outta there with his trailer. Haha. Kevin Clement & his wife Lou Ann owners of Kev-Marv productions also lived nearby. http://www.kevmarv.com/ I called him to see if he knew who to call for a commercial tow. (He knows everyone who has anything to do with motorcycles in the whole Northeast US.) Sue & I have been friends with them since I started doing the Fireworks shows at his Killington Classic Motorcycle Rally. Kevin's Mom has never ridden on "any" motorcycle but my 99 Venture. That was during the last two Killington Classics. (No, she has not even ridden on her son's bike yet. Even he isn't holding his breath for that to happen. ) The 1st picture below is of her first ever Bike ride. The second is one year later. (She told my wife Sue to find her own ride! haha!) Well, They insisted that rather than Sue driving an hour to come & get me, that I take Lou Ann's bike home & leave my RSV there in their enclosed trailer until I get to fix the tire. Hmmmm Just "lend me your 05 Harley? Well, we DO trust you with my MOM. Don't we? Haha So I left my house early in the day on an RSV & I rode home late at night on the red & black Harley. (Pictured below) It's still in my garage & my 12 year old said she likes it better than the Venture. The tire? a Lil' patch & I outta get a few more miles out of her. Ya think? (That is "if" I return the Harley) Joe PS, Yes it was stupid of me to allow that tire to get to that point. I have my story here, but I have NO good excuse.

Allan, Thanks for plugging us in again. We all need to see how you are doing & we all need to learn the life lessons you are teaching us. Between you, Missy & Pegstr, this gang of hard ass hearts are being reminded of the tenderness of life because of you. I'm no shrink. (That's my wife's profession) But between talks I've had with her & my own life experiences (that are only remotely comparable,) I'd guess You probably still have another one or two months of crying everyday. Then it'll be every other day, then sometimes a week will go by before you are reminded of the pain & brought back to the point of tears again. The lows you feel will slowly not be so low. And the time between them will lengthen as time heals your heart. These lows have a job to do. Let that job happen. You are becoming a better man because of what you are going thru & what you are teaching us with your posts. (Here & on Debbie's memorial site.) It's called temporary situational depression to a mental health professional, but we all here call it by another name, "genuine love." Joe

Allan, How are you doing? If you can, tell us about what you're doing good at & where it still hurts. As remote as we all may be, we do still think of you & pray that you're doing ok. As I re-read some of the posts here, I know I'm speaking for more than just myself. Joe

Allen, Prayers from Nashua, NH are being said. Your friendship w/ each other & those you came in contact with is as clear to see here as the sky is blue. If you haven't done so already, give Pegstr a call. He can tell you better than I can of what you have yet to face. I'm sure these days are so very heavy & dark. But that darkness will pass. Your tears are normal. The pain is very real. Don't fight it, but rather... let that pain do the work it has to do. You will emerge from this. When you do, you will have a clearer picture of life & of love than most folks ever do. Peace, Joe

Hey Buddy, For $20- I won't call your house & invite yer wife to this thread. You can paypal it to me. LOL

Anyone here ever try an EZPass in a fork toolbag? I think it'd be a perfect place for it to be placed. But will it work in there?