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Just wondering if any of our Canadian members have received their's yet?
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Just wanted to let you all know that though I've not posted much over the past few days, I am keeping up with all thats going on. I caught some sort of winter bug and have been down for a few days. Running a high temperature, congestion, ear infection.....all that goes along with it. Had a flu shot a few weeks ago so don't think it's the flu but something has sure put a whuppin on me. Haven't been to the doctor but may go today....probably not though. I actually think that MAYBE I'm feeling a bit better this morning so hopefully maybe I'm starting to come out of it.
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Yea...they are apparently just trying to sell us on their services. What they have so far is WAY off.
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Here is a great picture that Kenw sent to me of him and his wife. I've flown a bit also but never finished getting my license. Wish I had and maybe I will one of these days.
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I'm glad that you are all enjoying the bells. I am very pleased with them. I hope that everybody receives theirs soon. Hopefully our Canadian members will start seeing them over the next few days. Several of you have ordered more since receiving your first orders. Your second orders have all been shipped as well as those of you who decided to order later. I do still have some more so if anybody wants more or have decided now that you would like one or more, just let me know. Don
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I've used those people before to deliver a bike that I bought off Ebay. They did a good job and the bike arrived in good shape but it took longer than expected. I was in no hurry so it wasn't an issue but if you are shipping it and need it there on a specific date, make sure that they understand that and allow extra time.
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Here you go. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6069
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Very good point and well said. It caused me to reflect on my own riding experience. I started riding when I was 14 years old. Never had any kind of training, no safety courses, didn't even know how to shift the gears and work the clutch. I just got on a bike and figured out how to make it go...and then go FASTER. I rode for many years after that and have owned a lot of different bikes of all brands and models. About 15 years ago, I took about a 2 or 3 year break from riding. When I started again, I had moved from California back to Texas and when I swapped my drivers license back to Texas, they missed adding the motorcycle endorsement I had had since I first got a license when I was 15. So, it was either take the written and drivers test or take the safety course in lieu of the driving test. I decided to take the course and am very glad that I did. It helped me to be more observant and to break some age old bad habits. I later took the advanced riders course just because I wanted to and am glad that I did that also. I recommend the course to anybody and everybody, regardless of how long you have been riding.
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Like many of you, I have owned a LOT of trucks in my life. My all time favorites were a '66 Chevy and a '72 Chevy Super Cheyenne. I hope to buy another of those one of these days. I've also owned Ford, Dodge, Mitsubishi, International. I have to admit that between Ford and Chevy, I am more of a Chevy man. The best Ford I ever owned was actually a '69 short wheel base two wheel drive with a 302 and three speed manual on the column. Here is the '72 Chevy that I wish I had never sold and the '69 Ford that was a darn good truck. Oh..and yes...I've owned newer trucks of course. Had a 2003 Chevy S10 ZR2 that was pretty nice and a couple of full sized Chevies also. Last Ford I had was an '88 or something Ford F150 that I took as a trade in on a Chevy that I was selling. That particular Ford was junk. Tranny shifting VERY hard, bed rusted out above rear tires, one rear leaf spring broken. I guess it had really been abused.
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If you are looking for a hard copy, I don't have one. You can download a .pdf version though. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3384 -
Yes they did. I don't know if it is still available or not. Yes, it was for the first gen but there are a lot of things that do cross over. I never owned that one but heard that it had some GREAT info in it.
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I've looked at this a little bit today. I see that it actually does show the sellers city already. That doesn't help a lot though because the city could be anywhere. For now, I've added fields so that when an add is placed, the seller can add their city and state or province, etc. That will not help with the ads already placed but should help with any future ads. In the meantime, I'll look closer over the next couple of days to see if I can pull that info from the forum profile page so that it is inserted automatically.
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Well...it's not that I think that I'm the only one who can do it...I also don't think that I am necessarily the best choice. My writing skills may not be up to the task. I'm just saying that if nobody else wants to take it on, I may do so. I have actually even thought about writing such a book and actually having it bound in some manner to be sold wherever, Ebay, etc.
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I'll take a look tomorrow night and see if I can come up with something.
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Heck....doesn't matter now...the bulk of it is done. Actually, I've had three orders since posting this. They are on the counter addressed and ready to go on Monday. Won't be a big deal now. Today, I was in the post office for almost exactly one hour getting all the packages weighed and shipped. I never even turned around to look at the faces of the people behind me. I KNOW the had to be very irritated. Luckily, they had two lines open. The receipt was right at 8 ft. long.
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I would just tell him that you are willing to meet with anybody that he chooses to take a look at it. Tell him that he can join here to see that you are a part of this group and have MANY here that can testify for you.
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Just returned from the post office. All bells are now in the hands of the United States Postal Service. They were sent first class so you should start seeing them within two or three business days. Some will take longer of course, depending upon where you live. Oh....did I mention how much I HATE filling out customs forms.
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SOLD OUT: These are a custom designed bell made exclusively for our club. Many have been sold already but I ordered extras so that I have some available for anybody who missed the original order or for new members who would like to have them. Price is $15.00 per bell and that includes shipping within the USA or $19.00 per bell to Canada. Payable via PayPal to dnelson@venturerider.org For those of you who may not know anything about Guardian Bells, here is the story. Legend has it that Evil Road Spirits have been latching themselves on to motorcycles for as long as there have been bikes on the road. These Evil Road Spirits are responsible for mechanical problems and bad luck along a journey. Legend goes on to say that by attaching a small bell onto your bike, the Evil Road Spirits will become trapped inside the bell where the constant ringing drives them insane, making them lose their grip until they fall to the ground. (Ever wonder where potholes come from?) Legend also has it that the mystery of the Guardian™ Bell carries twice as much power when it is purchased by a friend or loved one and given as a gift. Show someone how much you care. Offer them defense against the Evil Road Spirits! Give a Guardian™ Bell and share the Legend of Good Luck it offers to a motorcycle and its rider!
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Just an update. The bells have arrived. I spent most of last night putting them in the little bags and then getting them packaged and addressed to go out. I am on my way to the post office just as soon as I finish posting this. I am pleased with them and hope that all of you are also.
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This is an excellent idea and one that I have been kicking around for about a year or so. I've never written a book before and don't know if I have what it takes but is something that I will give some serious thought to.
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Heck...I'm not sure that I could still do that many.
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I'm off base COMPLETELY huh. Heck...I made what could easily turn into a political statement and then screwed up with the brand. You are right of course. Didn't know they were gone though. I mean, I know they are no longer in Ohio but I see Citgo in other states I travel. That's OK....the way I'm screwing things up today....they may be calling themselves Ameribrazillions and I wouldn't know. I think I'm going to go to bed now.
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REALLY? Where does that info come from? I've never seen it or heard it anywhere. I've been to Brazil a couple of times on business but haven't spent a lot of time there. Everything I've ever seen though referred to them as Brazilians.
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Yea...come on folks...let's not lump all BMW riders into that group. I rode a lot with the Dallas, TX chapter of the MTA. We had two BMW riders in the group and they were as fine as anybody you could ever hope to meet. There are always a few in any group.
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OK....you caught me.... sorry about that.
