Mike G in SC

Consider Webroot as your AV software. I use it for my 20 work PC's and at home. For home, got it off Ebay, 5 PC's for around $20.

I am purchasing 12 Dell business class PC's at work this month. I am purchasing W7 PRO on each. Corporate wide, due to MS dropping XP support we are buying a couple hundred processors, all W7. Haven't heard any rumors but W8 was a real goof, a play toy, not a tool.

Good idea. Can also get to it from Control Panel, Internet Options, if you do not want IE open while you do the same procedure. Randy A, I can PM you some other Windows tools I have mentioned before. Mike G.

Oh, forgot the muffler clamps. This is what I got off Ebay a few years ago. Still look okay. They ARE made for RK to Venture. There is a slight edge inside to clamp them up tight. http://i8.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/17/73/088a_12.JPG http://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Star-Tour-Deluxe-Harley-Dav-Muffler-VTwin-Clamps-/250731286326?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a60bfcf36&vxp=mtr Mike G.

You pilots are going to love this one........... This Sailplane is... Foot Launchable Ground Launchable Ground towable Air towable and... Foot Landable! Oh, Googled for pricing,,, Need a wheelbarrow full of Euro's. Hell, I don't even have one. http://player.vimeo.com/video/39325401

The one's Rader58 show are the deal. You may be able to buy the blank steel at Lowes or get a local fab shop make them for you for $20-$30. Then just sand them down some and spray black. Some people use chrome P-clamps and hang them from the luggage carrier frame. Seems it was one P-clamp per can. You will have to chase that discussion down on this site. He will enjoy the RK's.

ETCSWJoe,,,, and he still works for the Navy? Yeah, kind of,, Steve is now a teacher, in uniform,,,, heading the NROTC at one of the largest high schools in Columbia, SC. Oh,,, and we made him new president of our STAR chapter. Thanks, Steve Anderjack.

Congrats Bob, It's always a long fight to get disability. Good that it is retro. And, sounds like you did not have to spend it on lawyers. Enjoy a little lei on the beach. Mike G.

When Reggie B and I visited last year to get the sidecar, Wes and I were working on something and I gave him an assist. Wes pointed out to me that he was left handed. So, Wes, good luck on the results on your right hand Bud. A real pleasure meeting you all then. Mike G.

May 1969, bus to Columbia SC, Ft Jackson, induction to USAF. FLight to San Antonio. Remember the GREEN MONSTER!

Hey, that's the first video game I have played in 30 years!

Guess this kinda got off subject Felix, my bad. You already got the kit and are asking "how to". I just tried to pull the instructions off the Baron's website but it would not load. SO, my recollections. I "assisted" on it on my RSV a few years ago. If you can do a rear tire change, you can probably do this. I had a friend do it, I helped because he knows simple tricks that may stump me. But, yeah, need a bike jack. Remove side bags, remove mufflers, jack it up but probably need to put a length of 2x4 (or pry bar) flush under the tire so you can lift & drop it when you pull bolts. (Poor man method if you don't have a bike jack,,, if you have a trailer with chock, chock and tie down front tire, the put a bottle jack under the bike,,, this works fine.) Pull the rear caliper from the stock bracket, hang it with a wire of wedge it to the front side out of the way. (This is good time to change pads if needed.) When you pull and replace the rear caliper bracket you need to pull the axle bolt because it needs to go through the larger hole and sleeve on the bracket. You do not pull the tire, you are just going to slide the axle bolt out & back in enough to swap the bracket. The sleeve goes to the right side of the bolt, between the bracket the swing arm. Now, to mount the caliper to the new bracket, as noted, the trickier part is to adjust the brake line cause now it's coming from a new angle. A bit of a fight. You need to loosen the bolt that holds the brake line and pivot it to be coming from the down side. There is no slack room and you may need to put a few bucks in the cuss bucket. You may need to open the bleeder to do it. So, when you are finished you want to see if you need to bleed out any air. The actual links themselves are held on with two bolts, top/bottom. Careful with the nuts on those bolts. They are some kind of crush nuts and you can destroy them if you strong arm them. I had to replace a set once. As you will see, the new links to shorten are longer than stock (about 1/4 to 1/2"), so the 2x4 or a pry bar may be needed to raise/lower the tire (or can do with the jack). You do have to pull both bolts, then put them back, top bolt first. When putting in the second bolt, you will need to use the pry bar to raise or lower, and it will slide right in. I don't know the torque value but just don't try to kill it. Oh, the bolts (or just the bottom?) go through a 3" sleeve that may try to come out with it. Might be a good time to pull the sleeve, clean and lube it with grease. Whether you lower the back or front,,,, IT IS GREAT TO GET BOTH FEET ON THE GROUND AT STOP! My wife is as happy as I am,, she was worried about me dropping it at stop with her "extra" weight. Good luck, Mike G EDIT: as you can see I had to edit this,, actually a few times,,,, as it all comes back to me. And yes, second time around I would do this myself. Oh, before you tear it down, look at your rear brake pads,,,, this is a great time to replace them,,, as you will be right there. Or if one pad is more worn, swap sides.

Barry, This is what I am talking about. Dropping the front to get your feet on the ground. I wear a 29 to 30" inseam. Wild Bill dropped my RSV front 1.5" and got me flat footed. You can only get 1/2 to 3/4 on the RSTD but I got that too. (If I did it again, might do 1" like Kirby did, cause I have bottomed the front a few times in potholes.) On the RSV, I put the rear back to stock, the RSTD got some links half way between stock and Barons. Not slamming the Barons rear, but I got serious scraping, and prefer the handling I got. Mike

I have both. For local commute and most in-state solo riding I use the RSTD. For distance, or any two up, or cold or rainy days, I use the RSV. In my last two years, I am seeing about two to one on RSV miles over RSTD miles, mainly because any trips or group rides with wife, I take the RSV. Mike G EDIT: I never use the entertainment center on the RSV.

Felix, Make contact with Wild Bill (Bill Little) on this VR site. He really knows his stuff. He lives in Mooresville, NC, just above Charlotte. He lowered my RSV. Actually, I would suggest lowering the FRONT before dropping the rear. This gives better handling, where doing only the rear tends to give more rake and may drag the mufflers. I do have the Barons rear kit on both my RSTD & RSV, but after getting the front lowered on the RSV, I went back to stock links. (With passenger and pulling a trailer, was scraping the mufflers pretty strong.) Too bad he's not closer but he has discussed the work with several on this site over the phone. See him in the Classified Vendor Member: http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4202&title=service-to-lower-front-or-rear-of-2nd-gen-rsv-27s-&cat=36 Mike G.

Cowpuc, I have a 2006 Midnight RSTD and a 2009 Venture. I think you are asking RSTD vs 1st Gen, can't help there. My RSTD is my daily commute, around town ride. And sometimes state wide if I am solo. The RSV is my two up and any other long distance. As far as my two bikes, neither have engine hot spots or radically heat the rider or passenger. During hot summer, yeah any bike is hot. I would guess these are hotter than a Goldwing but not as hot as HD. Between my two, the RSV gives a lot more torso and arm wind and rain protection than the RSTD. Also, the passenger will get more protection on the RSV. I also find myself riding the RSV to work when it is below 60F. For the legs, they are about the same. Two suggestions on venting: 1) Get the adjustable vents that go by your feet on the cowling. They are good during the winter and rain. Not as effective in the summer for cooling you, but can deflect some engine heat. 2) Get the "Knee Blockers" off this site, Buddy Rich. They are good for winter riding. They take the direct hit off the knees (but will give a little more turbulence in the torso area, nothing serious). They are easy to pull for warmer weather (seconds). Friend will love the 2005-2009 RSTD. As for early RSTC, I don't remember them having the Cowling, so would get more wind, like a Road Star. On my Road Star, Bucks Lowers made a world of difference. Mike G.

Can't stop there,,,, CHROME UP!

Oh, thanks,,, guess I better find the dog,,,,, and turn off the sprinkler.

My dog froze last night!

Might check your local Fastenal store. I like my local ACE but Fastenal has parts. Fastenal 3022 North Kerr Avenue Wilmington, NC USA 28405 (910)350-6780

I have an advantage that the few things I ship, I can ship from my work. That gives me about 50% UPS or FedEx discount. But last year I shipped a shoe box, nothing heavy, from SC to MO, $12.50. Seems like a few years ago that would have been $3. Shipped a one big one piece Russell bike seat to NY, under $20. Go figure. Same seat was shipped to me for more like $60, using a UPS store. Sounds like Yamaha is only using a parcel carrier (and tacking on healthy handling charges). Notice that Ebay shippers might ship small stuff through USPS for a few bucks or free. So, I would guess Yamaha is not into home delivery for small items. Also check some of the bigger Yamaha on line dealers, like Yamaha of Cucamonga, Stadium Yamaha in Dallas and I think another Dallas dealer, Central Yamaha(?). they are used to shipping to residential addresses. They also have pretty good prices on Yamaha parts (I usually check their price, get a print out and then head to my dealer for a price match). But,,,, could also be because it's a 1st Gen(?) Mike G

11,924 miles on my 2009 RSV in 2013. (now at 59,597 miles) 3,944 miles on my 2006 RSTD in 2013. (now at 95,849 miles) --------- 15,868 both bikes Down from 22,240 in 2012, and closer to 25k previous years. Slowing down I guess. Oh, three solid months of rain in SC last summer. Mike G (not usually anal, kept mileage for a SC STAR contest.)

Would I board an airplane that has no pilot on board, no one to put his/her life on the same line as yours? If a pilot says "Oops!" I want him to be in the front seat.

Randy, wonder how many planes he's crashed under bridges? Nice ride. But, just got one of those thoughts... How long before a terrorist (US or other) will hook up a C4 bomb to one and "crash" an event. Might be near impossible to stop. Sorry,,, just never dawned on me. Okay,,, back to the videos. Mike G

Nice, good coffee watching. Mike G.