ReinyRooster

2 1/2 weeks ago my hunting buddies and I were out scouting the bush and setting up a few ground blinds for this year's hunting season and clearing away some growth, A few days later it becomes obvious that stupid me got into some poison ivy! Now here I am on vacation at the cottage lathering up twice a day with calamine lotion and trying hard not to scratch. On top of that, it's our 42nd anniversary tomorrow......this will be REAL romantic. Some days you just can't win.

I will never use a CD player on the bike so that cable will be free to whoever wants it once I get it out of the bike.

Awesome, thanks Freebird.

My 2009 has a round plug in the left saddlebag that I was told was for a CD player. Anybody know if that is correct? I have no CD player and don't want one so when I get her apart, I will disconnect that cable if possible.

Going to be at the cottage at Amberley for a little over a week starting this Friday if anybody in the Kincardine/Goderich area wants to get together for a ride. Rooster

Thanks......leaving for vacation Friday for a week and a half, so we will chat after that.

So I picked up my new to me 2009 RSV and took her out for a run.......she needs a carb sync and probably some new plugs as well. I am hoping somebody near me ( Kitchener) has a carb sync tool that we could do a quick sync. Thanks Rooster

Thanks, I did make arrangements with the dealer to have them install a different backrest that mounts on a frame so I might want to change it out. What would be needed to mount the Utopia, and how much you want for it?

So....I'm not too bad when it comes to the simpler mechanical stuff but am useless with electrical stuff......so I will be reaching out to some of my local RSV friends for some help installing some electrical stuff in the future. I pick up my 09 today. I will be needing to install a GPS, my satellite radio and I have a 2 camera dashcam type set-up as well. Hopefully somebody in my area is good with this stuff. Thanks guys. Rooster

I have a Mustang seat on my new-to-me 2009 RSV that has the slot for the backrest......I need the backrest if anyone has one to sell. Thanks ReinyRooster

Made a sweet deal today...traded in the Wing on a 2009 RSV with 30k on it. Has a Mustang seat. Now I need to find a backrest for the seat. Should be ready by Monday.

Hoping for a quick recovery.

OK, thanks guys.

So while shopping for a bike, I was wondering if there were any years of RSV that had known issues that perhaps I should avoid. Generally looking at 2005-2012. Thanks ReinyRooster

What can I say......like a moth to the flame!

Of all the RSVs that I am looking at trying to pick one to buy, only one has a centre stand.......don't know where he got it. Some time ago I thought someone on this site was making and selling them........anybody making them or have a link to where you can get one? Thanks ReinyRooster

Bwahahahahaha.....some things never change.......

Now there's a couple of names I remember.....troublemakers if I remember correctly......LOL. Can't wait to sell the Wing and pick up another RSV.

Good day everyone! I'm back. Left about 2 years ago......had first one hip replaced......didnt think I could or would ride again so I sold my 06RSV........quickly learned that I was wrong so thought I would try a newer 1800 Wing. Have had 3 Ventures and now 2 Wings over the years. Had the other hip replaced this April and the Wing, as nice and smooth and powerful as it is, is just too heavy and hard for me to get on and off of. She's a great bike but......I miss my RSV so I have the Wing up for sale and have been shopping....have a few on my mind, just have to sell the Wing first. Will also be getting a new knee somewhere in the not-too-distant future. Don't know how many of the "old crew" are still here. Anyway, I'm here and you're stuck with me again.

Hope I'm not breaking any rules here.....since I sold my bike a few months ago, I have listed stuff that I have left....and it's still sitting in the garage on a table. I need to clean up my garage. Anything that I have listed in the classifieds is 50% off the current list price. I'd rather sell if to you guys then strangers on Kijiji.

I just switched to an Imac and now suddenly after a week of working fine, it's acting up and won't even start. Any techies here that know Imacs that can assist? Would cover any long distance charges if we can work through this by phone.

So my bike is tentatively sold and should be gone by the end of the week. I have a long list of add-ons that the buyer didn't want, and some extra stuff to get rid of. Will list everything in the classifieds. Everything is in Canadian dollars, and I am open to reasonable offers. Buyers pay for shipping, unless other arrangements are made.

I am very sad to say that life has gotten way too busy and keeps me from riding. I am the president of one of the local German Clubs, my wife is also very active within the club, and we now have 3 grandkids. We also own a cottage. All of these things are keeping me from riding more then the 5 minutes to work and back most days. On top of that, mostly due to medical issues, the Queen does not ride with me, so when I do ride, it's alone. With the stupidly high cost for insurance, I can no longer justify the costs of maintaining this ride. I love this bike......it's the best one that I have ever owned and physically suits me perfectly so it was not an easy decision to make, but I am selling it. Someone is coming by this evening to look at it. If that doesn't pan out, I will be advertising it here and on the local Kijiji and auto trader. I will probably also have some "extras" come off the bike that I will list on the site soon. This is an awesome group. I have met a lot of good people and made some good friends over the years. I will always remember the Colorado Rally and the great times there. Most of you people are nuts........I mean that in the friendliest way possible.......the kind of nuts that people wanna be with. Will talk more soon.

Installed the heated grips yesterday. Took the tank off to run and hide the wiring, went pretty smooth. Here's a pic of where I mounted the controller. Now just need the rain to stop to take them out for a test ride.

Want to get some heated grips for my 06 RSV. The Oxford set looks good. Anyone have a set to sell or have any comments on any particular brands?