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  1. Freebird
    This is not the company that I requested a quote from but have done so now. Doesn't hurt to get as many quotes as possible. Thanks.
  2. Freebird
    I agree. If you are talking about a second gen. I've owned many bikes and the RSV fits me and my long legs better than any I've ever owned. I was NOT as comfortable on the first gen but opinions vary about that. Condor is taller than me and says that the first gen fits him perfectly.
  3. Freebird
    How much memory does it use? Built in memory or Chip?
  4. Freebird
    That is correct....I have to change it for you but then all posts, galleries, etc. will be updated to the new name automatically. No problem.
  5. Freebird
    By the way...I can't remember if I posted it or not but I ended up taking back the LG Venus. I liked the phone but it was NOT ready for prime time. I wanted it primarily for the 8 GB MP3 player but though it recognizes the 8 GB chip, you get a "device full" error at less than 4 GB. Verizon and LG have found no solution to the problem but they still continue to market it as an 8 GB phone.
  6. Freebird
    and there you have it. IPhone, Ipod, seems they always end up with a battery issue. Wonder how the new Air Mac or whatever it is will fair? No thanks.
  7. Freebird
    OK folks...I may again be getting myself into something that I will regret but I'm getting pretty used to that. I've tried for years to find and buy a scale model of the RSV. Die cast, plastic, whatever. There is simply nothing available. So this evening I got on it again and this time I found a custom manufacturer who is interested in doing it for me. I asked him to give me a price based upon quantity, detail, etc. I've seen samples of other projects that he has done and they are fantastic. At this time, I have no idea about the cost. He is supposed to get back to me early next week with all the details. I sent him a lot of pictures of my RSV and he said that he will be reviewing them over the weekend. So....there you have it. Is there any interest?
  8. Freebird
    I've never built one but I do have those plans. If you haven't bought them yet, I can try to scan them and email them to you. After I got prices for the steel and other components, I found that it was cheaper for me to buy one Haven't done that yet either though.
  9. Freebird
    There are two posts that question how I could lose respect for somebody because of a difference in political issues. I can't really explain that without getting into a deep political discussion. The simple fact is that 20 years ago, I wouldn't have felt this way. Now days though, there is such a huge difference in what some on the far left believe as opposed to what some on the far right believe that I readily admit that I cannot respect some views and when I know that some people do support some views which I consider extreme, I do lose some respect for them. There are a handful of issues that I simply cannot understand how people can think the way that they do. That's all I can say about it. It may not seem right to some of you but I'm just being honest. So...maybe it's time to close this thread. There's not a lot more that can be said without getting into the exact conversations that we wish to avoid.
  10. Freebird
    You are right about that. I have looked extensively for models of our bikes. Die-cast, plastic, anything. There is just nothing available. I even contacted some manufacturers about having some made and was willing to buy a bulk quantity of them to re-sell but never even got a response from them.
  11. Freebird
    That's pretty neat. Now she needs to make a model of your bike to go in it.
  12. Freebird
    I should re-state my response about Swifty's post. I don't want to get into any details but I do need to say that though my opinion about this differ from his, that is not to say that there is no basis for what he says. Like I said, I base my political beliefs much on what I have experienced in my life. Having been raised in Texas, I have lived and remember well the segregated schools and etc. I was in the 7th grade when my little town first started desegregating the schools and it was my freshman year in high school when they were completely desegregated. So, I've experienced both. I know first hand the problems and advantages of both systems but to get into it here would go against all that I've stated as to the rules on this site. So, I just want to say that I do understand where Swifty is coming from but I think the issue is very complex.
  13. Freebird
    Once upon a time, I had planned to go with one of these log homes. At the time, I lived about 40 miles from their headquarters. They have a community of their homes there and some of them were fantastic. http://satterwhite-log-homes.com/
  14. Freebird
    The cabin is neat but a LOT more work than this old boy wants to do. I would like to have a fence like that across the front of my place and down both sides of the driveway. Very nice.
  15. Freebird
    No, there is no power plug for the CD changer, it get's power from the single cable that plugs into it. The plug you see is what Yamaha calls the rear power receptacle. If you look on the left side of the bike, same place where the rear air stem is on the other side, you will see a removable plug. That is a place to put another 12 volt accessory outlet. I installed it there and then ended up just cutting the white connector off that you see and wiring the receptacle with those wires.
  16. Freebird
    There is so much wrong with this entire statement that I wouldn't even know where to start. I would have to get political though. Not going to go there.
  17. Freebird
    That is NOT what I said...and it would NOT be HOT.
  18. Freebird
    I agree about keeping religion out to a point. There is no place here to discuss different faiths, beliefs, etc. What is allowed though are people asking for prayers for loved ones and etc. If some people find that offensive, then oh well.
  19. Freebird
    Actually....let's NOT talk politics. Here's the thing folks. I know that as we get closer and closer to the primaries and then the general election, it will get harder and harder to not get into political discussions here. I'm sorry folks, I just can't let that happen. Here is why. IT MAKES ME MAD That is the truth of the matter. I know that some of you really enjoy debating the virtues, or lack thereof, of the various candidates, issues, etc. I also know that most of us feel very strongly about our positions on these things. I can assure you that I am no exception. I am VERY political. I've actually written to my representatives about 25 times during the past 12 months alone. How many of you have taken the time to do that? I have strong opinions, I get very angry with some of the decisions made by those who are SUPPOSED to be representing the people and I make my voice heard loud and often. It does very little good but that along with voting is all that I am able to do. We can debate these issue here until the end of time and it will NOT change a thing. My political leanings are a result of things that I have seen and experienced during my 52 years on this earth. I am smart enough to read, research, investigate and form my own opinions about the issues. If I told each one of you that you could post 100 pages of political commentary and opinion, there is not a single one of you who could change my mind about what I believe and how I will cast my votes. As I said, my political beliefs are based upon my life happenings, not anything that I've heard from a politician, friend, news personality or anybody else. I think that most people are the same way. That being the case, what is there to gain by venting our anger, frustration, opinions here? I try to be very fair in the way that I run this site. I know that we have people that are Republicans, Democrats, Independents. I know that we have people of various races, religions, socio economic standings. We have people from various countries and cultures. We are NOT going to agree on politics and we are NOT going to persuade anybody else to think the same way that we do with the words that we can write here. I'll be honest with you about something else. If we start discussing politics here and I get involved, some of you are not going to like what I have to say. Whether I'm to the left or to the right, there are going to be some of you who lean the other way and there are going to be feelings hurt. I would much rather have as many of you as possible as friends....friendship based upon the thing that brings us together as a group... a club...a family. I am only human and as much as I try to be tolerant of those whom have opinions that differ from my own, I am not strong enough to always separate it. I do have close friends from different political parties and for the most part, I do respect them. I will also stand beside them and fight for their right to have those differing opinions. The truth is though, there are some specific issues that I just cannot understand how people can feel the way that they do. For that reason, I choose to NOT discuss political issues with most people because it could very well result in my loosing some respect for them and them for me. So that is the way that I feel. That is why we will continue to keep politics to a minimum here and I hope that you will all work with me to see that this rule is followed. If this site ever DOES turn political, I can promise you that it will be in support of MY political views and some of you wouldn't care for that at all.
  20. Freebird
    I don't know...I've had Canadian Bacon and I've had Peameal, thanks to Marcarl....it's similar but I don't think exactly the same. Either way, the Peameal was EXCELLENT.
  21. Freebird
    You might contact Rick Butler...I'm not sure but I think I remember that he was doing some.
  22. Freebird
    I've taken the ERC course. I've also practiced a LOT. Both help but NEITHER are enough to overcome the simple fact that the brakes on the rear of the RSV are simply too sensitive. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE...AND...install Rick's system. Cover all your bases.
  23. Freebird
    I agree...a regular Battery Tender is not sufficient if it is low or dead but for routine maintenance for those of us who keep them on a Battery Tender, it works just fine.
  24. Freebird
    Very easy to install. The hardest part is bleeding the brakes.
  25. Freebird
    We mourn with you but also rejoice in his full and wonderful life. It is always hard to lose a loved one.
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