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  1. Freebird
    There is really nothing to turn on. The intercom is on all the time. Make sure that you have the volume turned up. When you scroll through the options with the control pod...there will be one that says IC. That is the Intercom volume. We run ours on about 14. She also has a separate volume control on the left arm rest. Make sure it is turned up.
  2. Freebird
    Yea, I guess it varies by state but motorcycles ARE covered in Ohio.
  3. Freebird
    According to the article, the Adventure model has the more aggressive off road tires. Not sure what they look like. I guess I could go to the BMW site to see but since I'm not in the market, I guess I'll just not worry about it.
  4. Freebird
    That is 98 RON. In many parts of the world, they rate Octane in RON. In the USA, the use AKI. 98 RON is equivalent to 93-94 AKI in the USA.
  5. Freebird
    Nice picture. According to the article, for 2010 they have gone to dual overhead cams raising the HP to 110 and the torque to 88. Not a HUGE difference but a bit more.
  6. Freebird
    I agree with the salt and I think that it's one of the single most important things you can do for your blood pressure. I was on blood pressure medication when I was about 30 years old. I was raised in a family where you salted your food automatically, before even tasting to see if salt was needed. After being on the blood pressure medicine for a couple of years, I stopped using salt on anything. I don't worry about buying salt free foods and etc but I just never touch a salt shaker. It's a bit hard at first but soon enough, you don't miss the extra salt at all. Within a few months I was off the blood pressure meds and have never needed them again.
  7. Freebird
    You know...I always thought that I would probably buy at least one more new bike during my lifetime but I've about come to the conclusion that I may not. My '99 tops the list as the all time favorite of those that I have owned and I've owned a lot of bikes over the years. Retirement is coming quicker than I thought and justifying the cost of a new bike when I really do love the one that I already own just doesn't make as much sense as it once did. So....things could change but at this point...I'm not leaning towards ever replacing it. The '99 is paid for and has been for many years. Though we love to ride, life has gotten in the way and really reduced the number of miles that we get in each year. I hope to ride until I'm finished on this earth but am thinking that I can easily do it on the '99.
  8. Freebird
    I would certainly not want to replace the RSV with it. I just can't see my wife..or me for that matter...being as comfortable on it as the RSV but if I could justify ONE MORE BIKE to own along with the RSV, this would be it...no doubt. http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/2010-bmw-r-1200-gs/
  9. Freebird
    I think that $100.00 may be a bit high. I've seen and purchased them off Ebay for much less even after shipping was added. That being said though, all you need to install them is a set of brackets. You can make your own or buy them here: http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/2199/cat/7
  10. Freebird
    That would be hilarious if it didn't hurt so bad to think about it.
  11. Freebird
    I think that any such rumors that you hear at this point are exactly that...rumors. Yamaha has NEVER announced what they were doing until they actually do it. I don't doubt that it could happen but I think that any dealer who says such a thing at this time is just speculating.
  12. Freebird
    I don't have a Dennis Kirk catalog but the only such lights I know of are made by Diamond R Accessories. Take a look at their website and see if they are the same. http://www.diamondraccessories.com
  13. Freebird
    Really sorry to hear the news Buddy but I certainly understand. I hope that you sell that Goldwing fast....the Venture can wait a while. Seriously, I will keep you both in my prayers.
  14. Freebird
    Well...I'm 54 and have been riding since I was 14. I didn't start off on NOTHING like that though. I hope it brings you many miles of joy. Now in response to some of these other posts...I'm going to be honest. While I'm ONLY 54, they say that you are as old as you feel. That being the case, I think I'm about 85. The past year has NOT been good to me but I sure plan for it to get better. At this time, I'm about blind in my right eye, almost deaf in my left ear and I've got gout which has really started flaring up more often over the past few months. Otherwise, I'm just a lean, mean, fighting machine.
  15. Freebird
    It is based at least partially upon time. You might try logging out when you leave if you aren't already doing so. The site logs you out automatically and I never log out when I leave but with the issue you are having, it may be that by the time it automatically logs you out that you have exceeded the time for new posts.
  16. Freebird
    Looks good but $875.00 is a bit rich for my blood. It may be worth the money but I would sure want to know how well it works and how long it lasts before putting out that much.
  17. Freebird
    OK folks....all the mugs are sold and shipped. Thanks to all who ordered.
  18. Freebird
    Really sorry to hear about what you had to go through. It sounds like she is just a very arrogant person who was convinced that she is always right and just refused to listen to anybody else. That type of person is not needed in the medical profession and I have seen to many like that. I won't give you advice on what to do, I think you already know that but I pray that the next time things go as they should for you.
  19. Freebird
    That would actually be pretty cool. I'm happy with the gauges I have added but otherwise would consider something like that. I would have to do some more measuring because I don't remember what size the opening is.
  20. Freebird
    I agree with all that has been said. He was always a gentleman and such a kind person. He came to the house here at least a couple of times and though we hadn't met often, it was always like seeing an old friend again.
  21. Freebird
    No problem. It is on the way. I shipped it just a few minutes ago. Glad you were able to get the strainer.
  22. Freebird
    OK...all the sold mugs are shipped. I do have ONE left so it's yours if you want it. I sent you a PM. Don
  23. Freebird
    When I get home from Boston and caught up a bit over the next couple of days, I'll add a button.
  24. Freebird
    I just logged in as you and clicked the link and it worked fine. I feel that it must be something in your settings. There is another way that you can do it though. Go to your UserCP and then scroll down until you see "Subscriptions". You can join that way. If you have any problems with that, send me a PM or email.
  25. Freebird
    Yep...that's all there is to it. One important note though. You have to hook the negative to the negative side of the coil. If you hook it to ground, it just won't work correctly. It will go to about 2,000 RPMs and then cut out to zero.
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