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  1. Freebird
    I'm sorry if it seems that I am singling you out, I'm not, it's just that this is the latest in a number of such posts. I created this area for folks at the request of some of our members so that they can discuss their experiences with the car tires. I am not personally a fan of the idea but respect any adults right to make their own decisions. The fact is though, this seems to be a hot topic with a few people and there have been some posts that became very personal and insulting. Your particular post is not really personal or insulting but I don't see a need for the borderline sarcastic statements about "fiery crashes" and etc. Yes, some folks think that running a car tire can be dangerous. That is their opinion which they have as much right to as those of you who think it's just great. Like I said, I am not trying to single out this one post because there have been many others but just felt that it was time to ask that the sarcasm come to a halt. The anti-car tire folks have pretty much left this thread alone and I see no reason to antagonize anybody by the constant comments such as "fiery crash", "waiting for that fire ball to erupt from the rear tire", etc. Those who choose to run a car tire and those who have an interest or questions about it now have a place to talk about it. Please use it for the intended purpose and NOT to take jabs at those who think it is a bad idea.
  2. Freebird
    I thought they were using sugar beets? Maybe I'm wrong though. Either way, from what the video said, the difference is that you could get thousands more gallons per acre with this algae than with corn OR sugar cane/beets.
  3. Freebird
    OK....I think this is working correctly now.
  4. Freebird
    I have made some updates to our pic gallery to add a slide show type presentation. Unfortunately, there are some bugs and I see that I'm getting errors when I try it with IE and not all albums display the slideshows. I will work on it more later but probably when I get home from vacation next week. Just wanted you to know that I am aware of it.
  5. Freebird
    This was sent to me by Bob Dakin. Very interesting but of course we probably won't ever seen anything else about it. http://www.valcent.net/i/misc/Vertigro/index.html
  6. Freebird
    There under the VentureRider Merchandise topic area.
  7. Freebird
    You know what folks? I believe it. I can't explain it and am always at a loss to explain how one rider in the same area can get 20,000 miles out of a tire while another rider who seems to ride almost the same way is lucky to get 10,000 but....I've seen it reported by folks that I trust and respect 100%. I've never gotten 20,000 out of a rear. About 12,000-14,000 seems to be about my limit and I'm happy with that. I honestly lost track on my Michelin but I think I got about 13,000 miles out of it. Probably would have gone another couple thousand miles but I was leaving on a trip and didn't want to push it. I will say that the Michelin was a very good tire. I would not have hesitated to replace them with another set of Michelins but I had read so many great reports here on the Avons that I wanted to do my own comparisons. I only have about 2,000 miles on the Avons at this time. The only remaining test is how long they last. I am totally impressed with them in regards to handling and how quiet they are. My only complaint EVER with the Michelin was a bit of whine in long sweeping curves. Nothing that really bothered me. They handled GREAT on roads of all types, wet, dry, rough, smooth, didn't matter. The Avons have handled just as well and I have now had a chance to ride them in some heavy rain as well as light rains where the roads are usually pretty slick. I've had no problems at all with them and they are quiet even in the long sweeping curves. So, at this point I rate the Avons as equal to the Michelins for my use. The final test will be whether or not they get close to the same mileage as the Michelins did. Only time will tell. I've never used the Dunlop E3 so can't comment on them. For me though, at this time, the best choice for the RSV is the Avon or the Michelin.
  8. Freebird
    I was going to say the same thing. I'm thinking that you made a typo. I have a VMAX rear in my second gen. I run about 3700 RPM at 70 MPH in 5th gear. That is about 500 RPM higher than it ran with the stock rear and about 500 less than a first gen runs with a stock rear. I am very happy with it.
  9. Freebird
    Eileen and I just got to West Virginia. Mixed riding today between 50-75 MPH. Riding two up and pulling a Bushtec trailer that was probably a bit overloaded. Ended up getting 33.6 MPG. Hilly roads. Would like to see a bit better but it could be worse I guess.
  10. Freebird
    OK folks, I know that I'm WAY late in finally getting this contest started but it's just been very busy lately. So I am going to keep it simple. I REALLY need your input as to where you would like to see the 2009 International Rally held. So, all you have to do is reply to this thread as to WHERE the rally should be held and WHY you would like to see it held there. Now I know that some of you will agree on certain places and that is fine, your recommendation does not need to be unique but you DO need to at least briefly explain your reason. Now this does not mean that the rally will be held at any particular place. Even if many of you agree on a location, we still need folks from any given area to step up and take charge of it and if nobody does, then we have to look elsewhere. So, this contest will run for 1 week. The winner will be randomly selected from all of you who post your recommendations to this thread. The winner will receive a $100.00 gift certificate from New Enough. http://www.newenough.com/
  11. Freebird
    Nope, remove the LEFT bag. Very simple. Just 4 allen head screws and it comes right off. All four are on the inside of the bag, two on the bottom and two on the upper back. Then just remove the plug at the bottom of the drive and drain the oil. Replace the plug and remove the fill plug. Just fill it until it just starts running out. I do this with the bike on a stand so it sits level.
  12. Freebird
    Well, Eileen and I were on and off about going anywhere this week. We finally decided yesterday that we would go. I spend Saturday cleaning the bike, cleaning and re-oiling the air filters, etc. Made reservations last night near Seneca Rocks, WV and thought that would be a nice place to spend a week. Woke up this morning and wasn't feeling well at all. I tried to push through it. Got the trailer hooked up, got everything all packed, took care of some last minute things around here and then try as I might, I just couldn't deny the fact that I was not feeling well enough to go. I did something to my left foot yesterday while working in the yard. Can barely walk today. Also have some type of virus or something and spending a LOT of time visiting the toilet. Finally admitted to Eileen that I was sick and then canceled the hotel reservations in WV. So, I slept for about 7 hours today and I THINK I'm feeling a bit better. Foot still hurts but I think I can balance the bike OK with it when I stop. We are going to try again tomorrow to at least get aways somewhere....probably somewhere closer but just get away.
  13. Freebird
    I wonder if this is actually a problem though. Since we already have some people in that area doing a rally, they could just expand it and make it the International for next year. I have no problem with Kentucky. We did a MTA rally in Somerset a few years ago and it was great. So, are you volunteering to take the lead?
  14. Freebird
    I agree. The only other thing I could suggest would be to take it to somebody who does custom upholstery and see if they could add a couple inches of padding to it and then recover.
  15. Freebird
    I've often seen people here who are looking for driver's backrests for the first generation Ventures. Markland used to make one but of course it is no longer in production. They do come up on Ebay from time to time but usually bring top dollar. I was wondering how many people know that Utopia still makes a backrest for the first gen. At least for the '86-'93 I think. It requires a bit of work to install but really doesn't look that difficult. http://www.utpr.com/venture.html
  16. Freebird
    After seeing the demonstration that Plastex put on at the International Rally, I'm pretty much sold on it. I think that is what I would use.
  17. Freebird
    It is still undecided at this time. It will depend somewhat on WHO steps up to the plate and wants to take the lead. These things don't just happen and we need folks who are local to the rally area who can contact campgrounds, hotels, arrange a dinner, etc. AllenH and I were talking about it while in Kitchener and he suggested "The Hub" in Northern Arkansas. http://www.hubinfo.com/ Anybody close to this area that wants to take on a huge headache? There is also another possibility but I can't mention it yet because it may fizzle before it even gets off the ground. We'll see though.
  18. Freebird
    Have you tried just turning them down a bit but not to "0"? The mic on the Edset's are much more sensitive than on other's that I've used. I've found that keeping it on about 13 works well for us. We can still talk to each other but not a lot of wind noise. Another option is the Mic-Mutes. I have it on my bike and it is really nice. You just quickly toggle the press to talk button for the CB to toggle the intercom on or off. From or rear button will toggle it on or off.
  19. Freebird
    The "wandering" is certainly a sign that you have them too tight. It's hard to describe exactly how to tighten them properly. I just put it on a centerstand or bike stand and gently swing the front end so that it bounces off the left or right stops. It should rebound and then gently come to a stop without swaying back and forth.
  20. Freebird
    Charcoal? Looks kind of bluish to me.
  21. Freebird
    I agree that it is absolutely not the same. I've seen more than one independent analysis of these oils. The 10/40 Mobile on for Autos is also "energy conserving" which means that it has friction modifiers and I would not use it in a bike with a wet clutch.
  22. Freebird
    Jerry, I don't remember, have you ever posted any pictures of the BSA? I love those old bikes and would like to see it.
  23. Freebird
    You will never get a consensus on which brand, synthetic or dino, what weight, etc. Everybody has their own opinion. I am exactly the opposite of FLB, I don't think that motorcycle specific oil is a rip off at all. I use Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10/40 full synthetic and it is certainly not the "worse quality of oil available" Have been using it since 1999 in my '99 RSV and will do so as long as I own it and will likely use it in my next bike also.
  24. Freebird
    I think this is the Firestik AM/FM that I used. They make it in a 3 ft. and a 4 ft. version. http://www.westcoastmall.net/amfm3b-amfm-antenna-p-212.html
  25. Freebird
    I don't know how well it would receive. When I replace my CB antenna with the Firefly, they made a FM antenna that matched it. It looks almost exactly the same but was an FM antenna. Don't know if they still offer it or not.
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