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I'm not sure yet but I THINK it is local. I'll find out more though.
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Yes, I actually told her that we are International but do have riders near her location, including me.
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I've done 1025 miles in a day on the '99 RSV. I've done quiet a few 700 and 800 mile days. I prefer to keep it down around 550 or so but hey....sometimes you just gotta put some miles behind you.
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Yes...and as for the TSBs, I'm told that Yamaha will not allow them to be published on the Internet. They have been a couple of times and Yamaha has their lawyers contact the site owners and demand that they be removed.
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Well folks...I just left the hospital. I am on my way to Pittsburgh for business and decided to take the little detour. I did see Gary but he was asleep so didn't realize that I was there. I simply left a card letting him know that I had stopped by and to call if there is anything I could do. Sorry I missed meeting his sons. I tell you, it was hard even stopping by. My heart aches for him. Please keep the prayers going.
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I just received the following email. I very much appreciated being contacted and I have called Kat and told her that I am very interested and would post the email in case any of the rest of our members may be close to this area and wish to participate. I will post more in regard to dates, meeting places and etc. when I receive her email with that information. "I am the program assistant with the Holmes and Wayne Counties Safe Communities programs in Northeastern Ohio. I just want to send my sincere sympathy in regard to your friends. Through the Safe Communities coaltion we try to reduce traffic fatalties by educating drivers to become more aware of things around them. Unfortunately, for as much as we try to do to prevent crashes from happening, it takes a tragedy to really get peoples attention. As part of this years program we will be working more on motorcycle education. Are you a local group? If so, would you be interested and willing to attend a Safe Communities coalition meeting? Any involvement we can get with organized riding clubs would be so helpful. I can be reached by email or at the Holmes County Health Dept (Millersburg, Ohio) at 1-877-674-5035 ext 258. Thank You!!"
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and that, my friends, is the bottom line. Not much more need be said.
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That is probably about the same mileage I got out of my rear Michelin. The front is still going strong. I'm surprised that you got that many out of the Avon. Most have not reported anywhere close to that. I'm happy for you though and may well try them in the Spring when I put on new tires. I am very happy with the Michelin but can't offer an honest comparison unless I have tried them both.
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Michelin Commanders is the way to go. Obviously you will get differing opinions on tires. The fact is, most of the members here prefer the Avons or the Michelins though we have a few Dunlop fans also. In my opinion, you will likely get more miles out of the Michelins and they have very good traction in various road conditions. The downside is that they ARE a bit noisy in the curves. I think that the Avons are quieter but probably won't wear as well.
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Buddy Rich put this together primarily because he thought the family might like to have it. He did a wonderful job. I hope that they see and download it. Of course any of the rest of you are welcome to it also. Right click on the link and then "save as" to your computer. http://www.venturerider.org/saver/garyleslie.exe
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It is at the news link posted above. I just looked again and as usual, found my typos but hopefully it still made some sense.
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Thank you....that is exactly what I am saying. As I said in my first post, I do have a modulator on my bike. Will I leave it on there? I'm not sure at this point but as you say, I am NOT suggesting that people remove them. I am simply saying that regardless of how unlikely it may seem, it is possible that an inexperienced driver could simply glance your way, see a flash, assume you are turning and pull in front of you. I KNOW that it looks nothing like a turn signal but again...we are talking INEXPERIENCED DRIVERS here. An experienced driver wouldn't pull out like that even if there is a turn signal on. I would NEVER pull into the path of an oncoming vehicle regardless of a the turn signal until I actually see them entering the turn. Those are the things that separate the experienced from the inexperienced. I'm not saying that you should use a modulator or that you should not use one....I'm simply saying that even if you truly believe that it makes you more visible, it certainly doesn't hurt to realize that there MAY be some instances where it could actually increase your risk. Even if that is only 1% of the time, just be aware of it.
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Any tire that you put on it will be an improvement to the Bridgestones. I HATE those tires. They are the noisiest tires I have ever heard.
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I hate registering at all those sites but I HAD to reply to the Hometown girl's post.
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OK folks. Something has been weighing heavy on my mind since Gary's son posted yesterday about the accident. I've been hesitant to bring it up because I know that we are all still grieving over the loss of a very fine member of our VentureRider family but on the other hand, I think it is something that should be mentioned just in case it is something that could cause harm to another member. I'm talking about the comment from the young lady who pulled out from the stop sign that she thought the motorcycle was turning. She thought that the turn signals were on. That is NO excuse for her pulling out so please don't think that I'm making excuses for her. It caused me to wonder though, do you think it's possible that somebody could see a modulating headlight and think that they see the turn signals flashing? I know that Gary did have a modulator on his. I have a headlight modulator on my bike also and have always thought that they are a great idea and make you more visible to other traffic but this turn signal thing now has me wondering if there is a downside to it also and if so, does that downside out weigh the positives. At the very least, I think it is a possibility that we should be aware of.
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You folks are starting to SCARE me.
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That is inexcusable. I am done with them also and sorry that this happened to you. I have just send a strongly worded email to them. The fact is, they were a good vendor for us but apparently since Robert Levorse has left there, this new guy John has much to learn about customer service. I wish I had a name and/or email for the owner of that dealership. Would love to make sure that HE knows what is going on. Maybe he wouldn't care but I would sure make sure that he knows.
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She got my vote.
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I'm sorry but I really don't even know. It was sent to me by Rick Butler and I think there was an original invoice with it but didn't pay much attention. Shoot Rick and email or PM and he can tell you. I really like it though.
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I have also contacted Lifesaver because I really don't see which one they would recommend for our bikes. They say that it varies by rider but which one would you even try? I don't know. The proportioning valve seems to do much the same thing but is adjustable. Maybe the lifesaver is better in that it seems to pulse the system though.
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Yea...I still think it will sell but like you, I think they missed a great opportunity. Who knows, they may expand on the platform and come out with one yet. I just think that done right, it would really be a bike worth consideration.
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This was emailed to me. Pretty cool I thought. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J6q0fl5so0]YouTube - American Motorcycle Heritage[/ame]
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I finally spoke with the guy today who is handling the internet parts sales. His name is John. To be honest, he seems to have just a bit of an attitude but said the right things. He said that he knows about the problem and is working on it. Said that he had spoken to Larry today and according to him, everything is OK with him. He told me that he would be calling you Jeff and that he WOULD give you the credit for the discount. We'll see.
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This is terrible news. I've met them both on a number of occasions and they are just great people. Will certainly keep them in my prayers. Please let us know more as soon as possible.
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Scroll down on the forum and you'll find Gold Vendors, Silver Vendors, Etc.
