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  1. Freebird
    I've always had pretty decent luck with FedX and with UPS. The one that I almost ALWAYS had trouble with was DHL. The worse case was once in Dallas where the tracking showed the package delivered but I didn't have it. I called and they sent the driver back. It was a woman and she had apparently left it in a mailbox down the street. First of all, they aren't supposed to use the mail boxes to start with. I was sitting on my porch and saw her drive down the road, take my package out of a mail box, then drive by my house and never slowed down, just threw it out the window into my yard as she passed by. Last I heard, DHL had stopped doing business in the USA and I was glad to hear it.
  2. Freebird
    First street bike....heck...my first bike of ANY kind. Honda Sport 90. I'm not sure but I THINK it was a '65 model.
  3. Freebird
    Yes, they are men's sizes. I looked and there is just nothing in the Women's shirts that are close to this color and I was trying to keep it simple as I thought that most women could wear a man's small. I could look at another color for a woman's shirt but they don't have the same brand and I'm not that familiar with the others.
  4. Freebird
    Some people have posted that they have gotten by without changing any cables but just doing a bit of re-routing. I changed all of mine. I think that the SS brake lines are worth doing anyway so went ahead and changed the brake and clutch lines as well as the throttle cable. Didn't even try doing it the other way but some have.
  5. Freebird
    If I remember correctly, they don't recommend gapping the Iridium plugs at all. I admit that I still check them before installing but haven't had to adjust any.
  6. Freebird
    I've heard of it and even knew somebody who had one but it would have to be used of course because Pontiac is no longer around.
  7. Freebird
    Geezzz Charlie....even at 55 I can still find a thread so that I can reply instead of starting a new one. Otherwise, you need to understand...actually...I'm sure that you already do. Those diapers add great padding for the long rides. Kind of like a built in seat pad. Now you have got me to wondering about a new invention. Depends with build in Gel Pads. HUH???? Now as for the Viagra...I haven't need it YET but I'm promise you ONE thing. When the time comes that I DO need it, I won't hesitate. Some things are just not meant to be given up regardless of how old we get.
  8. Freebird
    I use the Iridium plugs but can't say that they make any difference at all in regards to performance. They are supposed to last longer. In my opinion though, there is absolutely NO reason to change the plugs every 4,000 miles. Whether using the Iridium plugs or Platinum plugs, I will change mine about every 20,000 miles unless there is a problem.
  9. Freebird
    Good luck to you Pick. I just know that everything is going to turn out just fine. Take care of yourself and do what the doctors say and you'll be back in the saddle before you know it.
  10. Freebird
    I wasn't sure if the 600 was a single or a twin. I noticed that it had dual pipes coming out of the head. I'm not really LOOKING at it though. Just playing around...day dreaming or something. I'm STILL partial to that '79. IF somebody will start it for me.
  11. Freebird
    That would be fun. I don't blame him for not letting you sell it. Here is one that I would like to have. First of all though, I don't need to buy another bike and even if I did, this one is in California. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-yamaha-xt-500-enduro-great-condition_W0QQitemZ110499941102QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item19ba4f4aee Here is a 600e not far from me but though I would love the electric start, I really like the old single jug better I think. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-XT-600-XT600E-Great-Commuter-Bike-60-MPG_W0QQitemZ130370238933QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item1e5aabf9d5
  12. Freebird
    Yea, they could be a pain to start, especially after getting hot. They WOULD kick you back and it sprained my ankle more than once but it sure was fun to ride. I've about half way looked for another one off and on but have no luck finding one in decent condition at a decent price. Heck...I don't need one anyway. I'm pretty sure that I would just hurt myself on it at this point in life.
  13. Freebird
    I think you folks are making this way harder than it needs to be. You don't need to completely remove the tank. You don't have to disconnect the fuel line or remove the ignition shroud. Just unbolt the tank and lift it up enough to get the bolts out of the braces.
  14. Freebird
    Sorry to hear the news but really glad to hear that your wife is OK. As you found out, though it may be a pain, cars can be replaced. Great wives are VERY hard to find.
  15. Freebird
    No problem. I think we are around 50 now. It's still early and I'm sure we will be fine.
  16. Freebird
    Well here was my favorite. Wish I still had it. 500cc single cylinder torque monster.
  17. Freebird
    YEP...I just went through the same thing. Mine has not gone out yet but it's over two years old so I know that it's just a matter of time. I decided to get one ordered so that I would have it on hand when I need it. My TV is a 60" Sony and they wanted $249.00 for the lamp. I found it on Amazon, same brand as original, for under $100.00 for the bare lamp or $129.00 for the lamp with new housing. I ended up getting it from Samsung Parts sold through Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&me=ALOU8D3G1HMER
  18. Freebird
    Yes, you have time. Just trying to keep it going.
  19. Freebird
    and what size IS that. Those are the only sizes that they showed available in the pocket T's. No pockets go to 3XL. I'm not sure what size the Squid Boy would wear.
  20. Freebird
    OK folks....in the Maintenance Day shirt poll, there were about 100 shirts spoken for but as of right now, only about 40 people have actually ordered. Now the prices are based upon certain quantities and I'm going to be in a bit of a quandary if you don't get those orders placed. So come on now....get those orders places ASAP. Thanks.
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    No.
  22. Freebird
    Pick up at maintenance day but funds now would help a lot. I hate to come up with the approximately $2000.00 out of my pocket.
  23. Freebird
    OK then...they should ALREADY be VentureRiders.
  24. Freebird
    Nice picture of two VentureRiders in the making.
  25. Freebird
    Got all three of these. PLEASE folks....put a note in your PayPal payment about pockets or not and sizes. It makes it MUCH easier for me to keep everything organized than having to compare the PayPal notifications to the posts here to figure out the sizes and etc.
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