Venturous Randy

RandyA

By turning the plastic hex nut, you allow the coolant to by-pass the thermostat. If you leave it at that setting, the bike will not come up to the proper operating temperature, or in some cases can cause it to overheat. What I use to go by, because it is easier to see, is the correct operating position is the tops of the letters should be in the 5 o:clock position. RandyA

Mini, please keep us posted. I spent almost 3 years in Goldsboro and they had very little snow, but did have some bad ice storms. RandyA

It has been a long, long time since I have had any good custard. Yep, some things are just worth it. RandyA

Hey Muffinman, how's the weather over there right now? RandyA

I feel the same way puc and I wish many would make a comment, even if it is something sarcastic, not that I would ever do that. RandyA

Phoenix, cause if he ever gets around to riding it, it will have to be raised from the dead. RandyA

According to a forecast I just saw, the polar cap is supposed to swing over the other way and that will allow February to have above normal temps with the jet stream going farther north. Not sure it will happen, but it sure sounds good. RandyA

Yep, you are correct. It was a 125 Ducati Bronco. A tough little bike and when I took the guts out of the muffler with the end off, you could hear it a mile(at least) away. I had a lot of fun on that bike and I suspect it kept me from ever starting to smoke, as all my friends were doing. I found that I could have a lot more fun with a gallon of gas than a pack of cigarettes, which cost about the same price. RandyA

How about songs in the 60's? They are also on there, just click on the button. RandyA

Nope, it was not a Gilera 150cc, but it was a 125cc. RandyA

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4833471534923953&pid=15.1&w=169&h=126&p=0 This was my first bike I got just before I turned 14. RandyA

Jus make sure you don't git yo self killed on that thang. . RandyA

you spend 15 minutes looking for your reading glasses and you have TWO pair on top of your head. Hummm.. Your turn. RandyA

How do you keep your toes warm on that foot? RandyA

Are you talking about dope heads or rear tires? RandyA

I just looked at mapquest and it is 4 hours one way for me. I would love to come up and have lunch or dinner and a visit. Maybe I could invite Eck to come up and spend the night and we could come up for a visit. Maybe bring our girls. I have never been to that part of WV. RandyA

No, that was about 40,000 miles ago. Just ask for some strip fuses and you can get them in different amps. I don't remember having to modify it much to fit the fuse holder. I may have gotten them at O'Rillies Auto. RandyA

When I blew my main fuse, I went to the auto store and the guy says, that looks like a Honda car fuse and sure enough they had a very similar strip. I bought several and have some spares that I carry. RandyA

Thanks Puc and Chris, that was a great video. I missed it earlier. RandyA

That's a bummer. It is bad when you are hurting and pissed off at yourself at the same time. Best wishes and this too shall pass. RandyA

Skid, you know you will be in all our thoughts and prayers. You are one to the good guys and we hope for the best. RandyA

I agree with Yammer, those look just like Jardines to me, they are the same diameter through out, unlike stock with turndowns. I have had Jardines on my 83 for about 16 years and they still look good even though they are getting a bit louder or I am getting a bit older. When at WOT, they sound like a small block Chevy with glasspaks. As far as MKI vs MKII bags, there is no doubt that MKII is a lot better for packing, but to me, the MKI bags go much better with it being a little more of a sport touring bike. The MKII bags and bigger trunk made the 1st gen look like it has a lot bigger butt. I think that for what you do in your riding style, an MKII would be a good bike for you. It should have a little more bottom end torque and you should be able to pack the kitchen sink now. RandyA

Never used tobacco or pot. It is proven that pot has medicinal value, not so with tobacco, probably the number one cause of premature deaths. Since pot has been proven to help people with some disorders, and especially those in pain, to me it is ridiculous not to have it available. Pain killers are readily available and have destroyed many lives and have a lot more side affects than pot. As far as it being a gateway drug, I suspect that much of that may due to having to deal with drug dealers as a routine to acquire pot. Since pot is the number one cash crop for some of the counties in this area, I don't see how making it legal will have a great deal to do with what happens on the street around here. The big thing would be to have to deal with the tax aspect, as in legal vs illegal moonshine. As far as alcohol, it has probably destroyed more families and cost more lives than any drug. About the biggest problem we are seeing around here is meth. RandyA