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  1. Freebird
    Rick, I'm glad that nobody was hurt but it must have been a scary experience for you and your passenger. What a way to get woke up. I was thinking about you yesterday, wondering if you had headed home yet and if you were going to come by. I guess this answers the question. I'm really sorry that it wasn't worse than it is.
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    Sunman, your explanation about the name is dead on. I hadn't thought of it that way. Good job.
  3. Freebird
    Here is one that I posted in another thread a few days ago. You folks don't know what cold is. We were at the deer camp one night and it was cold and very windy. We had a good camp fire going and were all standing around the fire waiting on the coffee to get finished perking. I saw my buddy Mike rolling something around with his foot. Wasn't sure what it was. Looked like a Walnut or something but there were no Walnut trees around the campsite. I finally saw him kick whatever it was into the fire and then a few moments later, there was a loud POP and then a terrible stink. Turned out to be a FROZEN FART. It was so cold that they were freezing as they came out, rolling down his pants leg and then onto the ground. We had all eaten beans for dinner...that was one heck of an evening.
  4. Freebird
    That's a good price but if it is the 0-300 psi, I really don't like that wide a range. All you need for our bikes is the 0-60 as it will cover the entire range of our shocks and I think would be more accurate at the lower end needed for the front forks.
  5. Freebird
    I seldom go to my Facebook account. If I get an email that somebody that I know wants to be added, I'll click on it and approve them but that's about it. The first one linked above was not started by me but was started somewhat as our unofficial Facebook account I think. I would be glad for whoever started it to re-name it as VentureRiders if they so choose to do so.
  6. Freebird
    There are SO many posts here that will answer your questions. There are also a lot of different opinions on which way to go depending upon your budget and etc. Search Garmin here and you'll find a lot of info. Many of us here like the Garmin Zumo 550. It is made for motorcycles and is weather proof. It comes with everything you need to mount it on your bike plus an additional mount for your car. There are also lower priced units that many here use. Garmin 765T is one of those. They are not water proof but many have used them here with good success. For talking on your phone via bluetooth through your headset, yes, the Buddy Rich cable is the solution and is all that you need. I know that some folks have mounted the usual XM antenna inside the fairing and have said that it worked OK. I haven't seen any reports on doing this with the Garmin XM unit though so can't answer your question. It would not be a good solution for me though because I move it back and forth between the bike and my work car. The mount that comes with the Zumo 550 works fine. For other models, the Ram Mounts are very popular.
  7. Freebird
    It takes dedication but it sounds like she is ready to do it. I went back to college when I was in my 30's. I was working full time for Texas Utilities as an electrician. Took a few hours the first semester and then enrolled full time the second semester. Ended up taking 17-21 hours per semester all at nights and weekends and finished in about 3 years by going all year round. It was tough working full time and going to school full time but I ended up really enjoying being in school again so that made it much easier. You are obviously proud of her as you should be. Sounds like you did a good job raising that young'un.
  8. Freebird
    Heck...no reason to roll the piano out. We could just jam in the living room. BUT..if you want to do it outside, I do have a Yamaha digital keyboard also.
  9. Freebird
    You folks don't know what cold is. We were at the deer camp one night and it was cold and very windy. We had a good camp fire going and were all standing around the fire waiting on the coffee to get finished perking. I saw my buddy Mike rolling something around with his foot. Wasn't sure what it was. Looked like a Walnut or something but there were no Walnut trees around the campsite. I finally saw him kick whatever it was into the fire and then a few moments later, there was a loud POP and then a terrible stink. Turned out to be a FROZEN FART. It was so cold that they were freezing as they came out, rolling down his pants leg and then onto the ground. We had all eaten beans for dinner...that was one heck of an evening.
  10. Freebird
    It's not built in but it does come with it. Different model number than the one for the 550 but I don't know if they would interchange or not. As long as it comes with it, really doesn't matter.
  11. Freebird
    It's coming along slowly. Got tired of it for a while but have picked it up again now. I'm just not a natural. Will never be great but I do enjoy it. and for YOU Ms. Mini....I prefer that my guitar remain DRY.
  12. Freebird
    I think if I did the pickin', there would be a LOT of grinnin'....actually ....LAUGHING. NO WAY my friend.
  13. Freebird
    Between those two, I would go with the Khromewerks.
  14. Freebird
    On further review, it is actually a better deal than the ZUMO 550 if you want the XM antenna. The 665 comes with the antenna where it is an extra $200+ dollars on the 550. Since I am happy with my 550 though and already have the XM antenna for it, I won't be upgrading.
  15. Freebird
    Looks good and I'm glad to see that they have added the XM back to it BUT...it doesn't offer enough that I would sell my 550 and then spend that much for a new one.
  16. Freebird
    It's hard to tell from the small pictures but the damage appears minimal. It is a custom paint job so you won't be able to replace the fairing with one the same color. It will require somebody matching the existing paint or a complete new paint job. I always worry about any hidden damage. Bent forks, etc. Also, the salvage title will really affect the value when you get ready to sell it. I don't know what I would say for a price but I personally wouldn't pay more than $2000.00 for it. That's right off the top of my head though and I'm certainly no expert in the value of salvage bikes.
  17. Freebird
    I agree. Would love to know more about the engine though. 1600 water cooled V4.
  18. Freebird
    I really sorry to here it. She seemed to be doing so well. Let her know that she is indeed in our prayers and that we miss her here.
  19. Freebird
    That was several years ago. I'll try to contact the supplier and get a new price.
  20. Freebird
    They varied depending upon what people wanted but here is what mine look like. They are polished stainless steel with deep acid etched text.
  21. Freebird
    I had those made but it was pretty much a one time deal unless a LOT of folks are interested again. I think the minimum quantity was something like 50 sets before I could place the order.
  22. Freebird
    According to that article...it puts the price at $21,699. Maybe it was Canadian but if US hen that puts it right in line with the price of a new Ultra Classic. Far more than the RSV. One other thing I noticed was that it requires premium gas. I know that some of our members here run premium in the RSV but I've never done so.
  23. Freebird
    Well if you look out my door, you KNOW I didn't send it. Seems that we are keeping ours here. 12 F and they say "feels like" -4. Probably only about 6 or so inches of snow but still coming down. It's going to be a LONG winter.
  24. Freebird
    OK OK OK...couple months...couple hours...whatever works for you. Heck...it will be good just to see you again.
  25. Freebird
    I agree....opinions will vary about any make and model. There is no way that I could pass judgment unless I could do some seat time on one. Go ahead and buy one Eddie...then drop it off here at the house and leave it for a couple of months and then I'll get back to you on it. BUT...please wait until at LEAST May.
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