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  1. Freebird
    I've seen some that have painted them on the inside and they looked great. I would also think you could use some window tint plastic if you wanted to. On the other hand....if my dealer ruined them...I would be pushing them to replace them out of their pocket.
  2. Freebird
    Just so that everybody see that the previous thread has been updated. Please see the first post for of this this thread for pricing and ordering info. [ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=41413]VentureRider Insulated Mugs - VentureRider.Org[/ame] I am locking this thread so that all posts and info will be in one place.
  3. Freebird
    The mugs are ordered. I have updated the first post of this thread with all the pricing and ordering info. They did go up a bit so any of you who had already responded are NOT under any obligation to order. Thanks for your patience.
  4. Freebird
    Good stories from both of you. I'm glad that I have never done anything stupid.
  5. Freebird
    If you are asking about VentureRider chapters, we don't actually have formal/organized chapters. Those are Star Touring Chapters and though I think everybody already knows, we are in no way associated with Star Touring.
  6. Freebird
    I agree. I have no idea if your attorney is correct or not but I know from experience that they aren't always right. Especially if it is an issue outside of their normal expertise.
  7. Freebird
    Congrats and yes, beautiful young lady and as usual, great job on the photography.
  8. Freebird
    Once you have the Firestik instaled, it will have a cable that just screws onto the bottom of the antenna mount. You will simply unscrew the cable from the antenna and screw it into the back of the meter. You will need another cable to screw into the other socket on the back of the meter and then back to the antenna. Basically you are just putting the meter inline with the antenna. I picked up a short, 3 ft. I think, cable at a local truck stop to use for tuning. Just picked up a new one a week ago because the old one I had was bad.
  9. Freebird
    Yes, there is also a post on this in our First Gen tech library. [ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6238]U-Joint Cross Reference - VentureRider.Org[/ame]
  10. Freebird
    If it's the same as the Venture, and I would expect that it is, you should find it in the right saddlebag under the mat in the bottom.
  11. Freebird
    Thanks for doing this. I'm in for 4 of them at least. They look great.
  12. Freebird
    OK folks, here's the deal. They will cost $2.50 more than I thought. US will be $24.50 delivered and $25.50 to Canada. They originally came back at $5.00 per mug higher than last time but I finally got them to split it and got the increase down to $2.50 but that's the best I can do. I found one more source but they too were $5.00 more. So...it's your call. Do you want them or not?
  13. Freebird
    Folks, I am ready to order the mugs but am in negotiations now with the vendor. They have quoted them about $2.50 per mug higher than the last time. Now I did beat them down on the price the last time but they are telling me that they just can't do them that cheap again. The debate with them is ongoing. I'll let you know as soon as I do.
  14. Freebird
    Well, that's about 38 so far. I've sent an email to the vendor but haven't heard back yet. Now I'm HOPING they are still available. If I don't hear back today, I'll give them a call.
  15. Freebird
    The second horn is in the lower cowling on the left side. It looks just like the horn that you can see on the right side though. There is a cylindrical shaped device that sounds like what you are seeing that is actually a vacuum actuator for the cruise control. You may just be hearing sound that is being transmitted through the frame and etc. that makes it sound like that is where it is coming from. What you describe though is not the horn.
  16. Freebird
    We already have one of those. You can find it in the upper menu bar...it's called the "Members List". of course....YOU are the ring leader.
  17. Freebird
    I think the statement is correct but maybe worded incorrectly. The fact is that you cannot get the Flu from a Flu vaccine. There are some people who can get sick. Primarily those who are allergic to eggs and/or chicken protein. There are some people who can have an allergic reaction but the fact that a flue shot can give you the flu is indeed false.
  18. Freebird
    Well, that's about 28 so far. I'll take at least 2 more so that's 30.
  19. Freebird
    The first advice I would give you would be to NOT lay it down. Other than that, I think you will get used to the size pretty quickly. I'm sure others will join in with better responses.
  20. Freebird
    Then you may have missed post #17
  21. Freebird
    Folks...if you want to get a flu shot then do so. If you don't want to get one..then don't. But please do NOT turn this into a political debate. I'm sorry but after 5 years of begging and pleading to keep politics off the site, my patience is starting to wear real thin.
  22. Freebird
    Whether or not to get a flu shot is a personal decision. I think though that it's much like wearing a seat belt. You will always be able to find cases where if a person hadn't been wearing a seat belt, they might have been better off. The fact is though that many more have been saved by doing so than have been by not doing so. The flu shots are the same way. There have been and will be cases where people had problems from taking the shots but there are far more people who are protected by them. I've had the flu a few times in my life but have never had it in years that I've had the shot.
  23. Freebird
    Also, make sure that you don't have the steering head bearings TOO tight. Having them too tight can be worse than them being too loose. With the front off the ground, you should be able to lightly push the front end so that it swings and hits the stop. It should rebound off the stop and then come to a gentle stop. It shouldn't oscillate back and forth but it should be loose enough to rebound.
  24. Freebird
    No Flu at my house yet. I usually get a shot but haven't done so yet this year. The new one is supposed to be available in October I think. Are you supposed to get two different ones?
  25. Freebird
    I think it will be practical. It's about the same size as an old nylon bag that I have used for several years and is getting a bit worn. It's supposed to be water repellent but I would have liked to have gotten the rain cover with it just to be sure. I think the Yamaha one only comes in black and it has the star logo embroidered on the back of it. It looks like a pretty well made bag. I doubt that I would have bought one at the price that Yamaha asks for them but this one was a good deal. Maybe I can find or make a rain cover for it. Heck....I haven't looked in all the pockets but I did ask the guy if he had the rain cover and he said that he didn't get one with it.
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