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  1. Freebird
    I'm really glad to hear that you are relatively OK but sorry about the bike. I have to tell you, what you did was REALLY DUMB...and pretty much the same thing I am would have done. I do know better because I know there are a lot of crazy people out there. I really don't have too short a fuse but some things just really get to me and that sort of thing is one of them. I actually kicked a nice sized dent into the door of what appeared to be a brand new Ford Ranger pickup one day in the Dallas, TX area. It was a dumb thing to do as he could have easily just swerved over and run over me. Emotions took over though, never a good thing. I drive a lot of miles every week and am constantly amazed at the lack of attention from some drivers. Three times yesterday, near Akron, OH, I almost got hit by drivers yakking on their phones. All three of these happened to be women but I've seen men do it also. I actually called the state troopers a few weeks ago when I was following a man down Interstate 71 and while he was typing on his computer he ran 3 cars onto the shoulder. Unfortunately, he got off before I saw the troopers show up.
  2. Freebird
    If I were in the market for a second bike, NOT to replace the RSV, the Triumph 900 Scrambler would be high on the list. I really like that bike.
  3. Freebird
    I bought mine at Monoprice. Excellent quality at a fraction of the cost of the ones in the stores.
  4. Freebird
    Why trade bikes if you aren't going anywhere. Of course, if you are going to buy a Harley it is nice to plan "not going anywhere" right up front. I'm KIDDING of course. I know what you mean and we would come after you both if you tried to leave, regardless of what you ride. AND...I'm kidding about the Harley "not going anywhere" also. There may eventually be one in my future also.
  5. Freebird
    Duh...you are right about the fuel tank. I need to read a bit closer. The 15 gallons is the storage capacity of the trunk.
  6. Freebird
    What are you looking for? Any specific brand/model?
  7. Freebird
    That MUST be a screaming eagle. Here are the prices right off the Harley site. MSRP http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gifVivid black $20,695 http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gifColor $21,225 http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gifTwo-tone $21,655 http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gifCustom Color $21,855 http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gifAnodized N/A http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif105th Anniversary Copper Pearl/Vivid Black $23,270 http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif Wheel Option $450 http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif Chrome Engine Covers Option N/A http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Standard http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif Security System Option $345 http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif California Emissions $200 http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif Freight $345 http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif ABS $795 http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2008/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif Cruise Control Standard http://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gifhttp://www.harley-davidson.com/images/no_akamai/spacer.gif
  8. Freebird
    The price tag hanging on these said $6,999.00 I'm sure there was some negotiating room.
  9. Freebird
    On my way home from Pittsburgh today, I happened to pass by a Victory dealer in Medina, OH. Since I have never seen the new Vision in person, I stopped in to take a look. Well...they didn't have one so that was a waste. What they did have though was 3 of the new Piaggio MP-3 scooters. I don't know that I would ever want one but they sure look cool and I would like to ride one. OH...and this crazy thing has a 15 gallon gas tank. http://www.piaggiousa.com/
  10. Freebird
    I agree with most of what you said but not sure about your prices. I haven't priced a new Wing because I have no interest. You say $26.000 and that the Ultra is more than that. I have priced the Ultra. It comes with everything that the Venture has plus fuel injection, full gauges, and alarm. The price quoted me, out the door, was $23,000.00. That price included a couple of items that I had them include, riders backrest and Kuryakyn highway pegs. ABS is option, $500.00 I think and was not on the particular bike that I was looking at. I'm not saying the the RSV is not a great value, especially in comparison...but the Ultra is nowhere near as high as what you are saying.
  11. Freebird
    Yep....75/90 Mobil 1 for me also.
  12. Freebird
    Yes, we'll figure something out once I get something going. I'm still waiting on a final quote from at least ONE provider. Still looking for alternative providers in case this one doesn't work out.
  13. Freebird
    You guys are just barely ahead of me. I had exchanged emails with Zach earlier today and he had agreed to honor that price through the winter..up until April I think. I told him that I would add him as a Vendor who offers us discounts later this evening. That is a very good deal for anybody wanting to improve their braking, which these bikes DO need.
  14. Freebird
    Don who?
  15. Freebird
    No, I'm sorry but I've never used one. My thoughts would be no but that just because that's what makes sense. You might email J&M to be sure. audio@jmcorp.com
  16. Freebird
    I UNDERSTAND!!! She is GREAT at shucking clams.
  17. Freebird
    SMARTY PANTS????? WHO......
  18. Freebird
    Here's one on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/yamaha-venture-honda-goldwing-voyager-cb-microphone_W0QQitemZ170161363661QQihZ007QQcategoryZ35594QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
  19. Freebird
    I know that J&M made one. Model number was HM-09 but I don't find it on their website now.
  20. Freebird
    There's an old saying that I live by...."Nobody likes a quitter". Seriously, good luck to you.
  21. Freebird
    I have tried many times to find this information. Yamaha does not release those figures and I've never found them anywhere else.
  22. Freebird
    I know that the California bikes have more pollution control but are the mufflers the same as those on Ventures in other states? I think they are but was just wondering for sure.
  23. Freebird
    Around here, dishnetwork.com will install it free for up to 4 rooms. That includes a DVR and etc. Are they not available in Canada?
  24. Freebird
    Do a search for HHO and you'll find plenty of reasons why it is not practical. The bottom line is that energy cannot be created, only converted from one source to another. The kicker in this case is the amount of power required to convert the water to Hydrogen. You actually LOSE. This has been brought up every few years for over 30 years. It's nothing new and the reason you don't see it in operation is simply because it makes no sense.
  25. Freebird
    Dan, Didn't you put new diaphragms in the black bike? Why don't you just use those carbs?
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