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  1. Mike G in SC
    I'm not lazy, just don't want to cause myself "problems"!! Is someone within a few hundred miles of Columbia, SC skilled in lowering the front of the RSV,, and would do my bike, for a fee (or donation to a favorite charity)? I would like to get my 2009 RSV front lowered some (say 1") and would like a skilled person do the work. I live in Columbia SC and would travel a distance if you are skilled in doing this. (I had my RSTD done and,, I like it!) The rear is already lowered 3/4" (half of the Barons kit). But I would prefer to get that back to stock height and drop the front (not do the small tire thing). So, if this sounds like fun to you, let me know. PM me or post here, let me know. Have bike, will travel. Mike Griswold, Lugoff, SC 29078, just off I-20. mikeginsc@bellsouth.net 803-420-3388
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    I've got one of each,,, a RSTD and a RSV,,, Now, if I can just find two ride on bathroom scales! Oh, need jumbo scales.
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    For oil, if you aren't already using a top line synthetic (Amsoil 10w40, or Mobil 1) put that in. It's good for 5000+ without making a change along the way. Might suggest the Amsoil filter too or the Puralotor Pure one. (on Purolator, use the longer one. I'll edit this later with part#). Mike G
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    Yep, Ace High Leathers,,, That really nice looking bib on their web page,,,, IS ON MY BIKE! Oh, and the gas cap too. Yep, Wally had her make it and as he was parting out his Venture stuff, I jumped on it real quick. So, it's not one like it,,,, it is that one on her web site! (I think Wally took the pictures.) Wally,,, where ever you are,,, in "Victory" lane,,, thanks Dude. http://www.acehighleathers.com/images/AHL-Images/motorcycle-leather/GasCapCovers/vr-bib-black-tanmed.jpghttp://www.acehighleathers.com/images/AHL-Images/motorcycle-leather/GasCapCovers/tan_black.jpg Mike G in SC
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    I normally keep paid suites on my PC's and supplement with some adware packs. I am finally dumping Norton Internet Security and going to Kaspersky Pure One. Norton is a major resource hog on older machines, seems to think the purpose of the box is to support Norton it's self. My two weeks with Kaspersky on my old office box has been great. Hardly notice it. (Amazon 3 pk $33 or off eBay for $23.)
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    Seems like it would be a natural to have the local middle-school football team jump on the front bumper and ride it to the saw mill. That should be a decal on his dash. Mike G
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    Um, I'm not looking but did I read that right? 2008 Venture for $5k? Or was that to say "but NOT for 5k"? You might get some offers for that for 5k! Mike G in SC,,,sorry not TX.
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    Okay, I'll bite. Just need a rear, have a set of old Commanders on my RSTD now, it's time for the rear. I just ordered the Commander II 150/90/15 rear from Bikebandit.com cause I had a $15 promo coupon. http://www.bikebandit.com/michelin-commander-ii-motorcycle-tire I was planning on an E3,,, but, hey I've been waiting to see the new Commanders. As I don't need a front for a while, them not making the stock size is okay. Is was $141.96 but they do charge $8.95 for shipping. So, with coupon about $136 delivered. Some of the others ship free. Anyhow, should come in end of next week (from San Deigo to SC, UPS). It's my solo bike, I'll give it a try. Mike G in SC
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    Look what a HD Fat Boy can do,,, oh,,, sorry that's a Road Glide!
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    We visited the family farm in Wheaton, MO last when I was about 10. (circa 1960) Yeah, I got to watch my next older brother (my tormentor in those days) grab the electric fence. I thought it was hilarious, laughed my butt off,,,, he didn't. I think he too peed his pants. But, hehe, he also could not find the strength to get me back. I savored that one. Mike G
  11. Mike G in SC
    This is the one we use on my RSTD, on the luggage rack behind the sissybar: The Kuryakyn Ultra Tour Bag $150. Lots of room, lots of ways to open it. Hangs on tight with it's own straps, no bungies needed. Looks good too. I use it on most trips but also take if if we are going to do some shopping. With this on my RSTD and the side bags, I actually have more versitility than my RSV. http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/696/Ultra-Tour-Bag http://www.kuryakyn.com/images/item/Large/4148-3.jpg Part Number: 4148
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    Had one start to come in my lane yesterday,,, BOY DO I LOVE THAT STEBIL !!!! About 10 full seconds in his ear,,,, about pee'd his pants (oh, so did my wife).
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    Me Too,,, got one, it's great. Mike G in SC
  14. Mike G in SC
    My next go-round on my RSTD will probably be: Front - Avon Venom (stock size) - best grip ok on miles Rear - Dunlop E3 - good grip, best on miles And, that might put me a little closer to changing at the same time. But for $600 for a pair of Dunlop 404,,, he didn't do you any favors.
  15. Mike G in SC
    Make sure you start it when it is COLD, like not started in a day or more. I had a 2001, good bike, still in the family. But it got on the sticky valve side (a big nag for that bike) and it was hard to start and keep running in winter. My son-in-law still has it (never rides it). But this time of year has to maintain choke to keep it running. Probably needs a valve job. Anyhow, make sure it can get off choke in a few minutes. But fun bike, I put 50k miles+ on mine. Mike G
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    Buddy, I bounce a whole lot more than I used to,,,,, That is why I stay on the street!!! (Hey, just put your knee blockers back on both Royals,,,, thanks again. I started out on a day ride Sunday,50F, did a U-turn and put them on,, much better.) Mike G
  17. Mike G in SC
    Currently I have Norton Intenet Security on home and work machines. It's good at home, where I have a pretty stout 3 year old XP machine. But Norton is a serious resource hog. My old machine at work is constantly trying to run Norton in the back ground, and booting is a 4 minute thing. Poor thing is bogged. I purchased Kaspersky for my work machine, will install next week. I'm told it is has a minimum footprint on resources. We'll see. On the purchased software, I look for deals on BUY.COM. & Amazon. I got a 3 user pack on "Kaspersky Pure Total Security" for $33 delivered last week. I see smilar or cheaper on those sites on & off,, you go to look for best price out there. Today, I see Norton Intenet Security 3 pk for $30.99 on BUY.COM. Also, I use IOBIT products Advanced System Care 5 (free & pro) and IOBIT Malware fighter (free & pro). Good complementary products to a main AV suite.
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    Raised in the South. It's Coke and Kryspy Kremes and Sweetea. My wife is from up North, when she would ask for Pop, I would tell her "bless his heart, he passed". Coke here can be Coke, Pepsi, Dr Pepper, and maybe even Sprite. When we go towards Kalamazoo to see her friends, you can tell when you hit the Mason/Dixon line by asking for Sweetea. You are told "NO but you can put sugar in it." as an auto-response. (But if you notice, like Kudzu & fireants,,, it's a creeping north and west.) Oh, but when they tell my wife, "no Coke but we got Pepsi", she asks for Dr Pepper. Mike G in SC PS: and I agree,, Rum and Pepsi or Jack and Pepsi,,,,,,. My response is "what did you do to this?"
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    I'm curious,,, does the owners manual say not to turn it upside down while it is running? American Way??? Probably not. May be assembled in US but Sears has really forced their OEMs (Husquavarna & others) to go to China for cheap azz parts. All the big stores have to price compete,,, that means "off shore".
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    Sounds like a sense of humor is important to your family, and maybe a best medicine. So, that part about him not knowing who the president was might be a good thing! Tell him Regan has been re-elected! Prayers and good wishes, Mike G in SC
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    Steve, Hey, the bike you describe looks just like your bike avatar. I have to ask,,, You sure that wasn't you, riding past a store front mirror? Did he wave back at the same time? The reason I ask is this old joke: I pointed to two old drunks sitting across the bar from us and told my friend "That's us in 10 years". He said "That's a mirror, dummy!"
  22. Mike G in SC
    Yodeling Christmas Cat http://www.youtube.com/user/Walmart?blend=1&ob=4#p/c/2/nAvLlPCbyQQ&adid=1500000000000037787140
  23. Mike G in SC
    I went to STAR Days in Wisconsin last July, on my RSV. A week later, I got a letter from the IL Toll Dept issuing me 3 tickets for my CAR skipping booths. Go Figure. Oh, forgot,,, my wife did drive across IL to meet me,,,, IN MY CAR! (IL toll booths use an I-Pass. If you don't know how that works, you will probably get several photo tickets passing through the state. Toll booths look like exits,,, NO HONEY, you don't pay at the end like you do in Indiana. The IL scam is old fashion,,,,simple deception. Ignorance of the law is 9/10's of their income. They let you "go to court" via snail-mail. Just send the money, you won't beat it.)
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    Randy, Might check your Amazon PIAA price for other listings. I see more like $50.92 free ship: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/15224-Style-Xtreme-White-100-Watt/dp/B00067BVDC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1323100845&sr=8-2]Amazon.com: PIAA 15224 H4 Style Xtreme White 12V 60/55=110/100-Watt Bulb - Twin Pack: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31R31SKRT9L.@@AMEPARAM@@31R31SKRT9L[/ame] I just went to Amzon and put "PIAA H4" in my search. Gave several bulbs and prices. Other, Jason, my experience with the Silverstars was they were short lived on the HI beam. I use my HI beam ALOT during the day to be seen. I'm going to say my experience was with the SS Ultra but I didn't keep the dead soldiers to go back and look. If Auto Zone was selling SS Ultra's 3 years ago, then that's probably what they were. They were about $24 each. Never saw the LO beam burn out. Mike G
  25. Mike G in SC
    Peter, Jim is probably right, trial/error. (You're welcome, Jim) I was running mid to low 40's but was reading threads with higher. But you might browse the "Dark Side" tech forum on this site for info. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=106 Mike G
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