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I really wanted the Honda CB 900. The one that had the dual speed hi/low trans. I thought that would be a good tour bike. Got one of those in the garage waiting 'till I have time to do a resto. Doesn't need much other than fluids changed and the head replaced. An exhaust stud pulled out and someone did a poor job of trying to repair,....that pulled out too. I have a good head....(for the bike...not on my shoulders)....and figure that bike and a 69 Chevelle I have sitting in the garage will be the focus of my first year of retirement. As far as bikes go....I have too many old bikes already, but have always wanted an old V-Max, along with a V65 Magna, ...and I'd REALLY like to have an 83 Honda CB1100F Supersport....only made 'em one year and many considered it the first superbike. Good looking, good running and upright seating position.

I saw this posted on Craigslist. I wanted to post it here in case anyone was interested in this innovative, well built project vehicle. All for only $300. What's a Polaris Razor got that this little gem doesn't have anyway.... https://columbus.craigslist.org/snw/d/ostrander-go-kart-unfinished-project/7162926688.html?lang=en&cc=gb

One Q for the OP, did you buy ANYTHING bicycle related on that trip or did you Google search anything about bicycles recently? Did you text/email anyone about the bicycle seat? Google and Yahoo do scan your emails and use that to advertise to you. I would love to know if and how they got you on the bike seat. Nope, nope and nope. Last thing I bought bicycle related was a tire for his bike...maybe last April. (From Amazon) Had no reason to search anything so related since. Just happened to be walking through the bike aisle and noticed the seat,...and thought of Jeff. When I put the tire on and test rode the bike, I thought this is an awful hard seat, and hadn't thought of it again until I saw that big, cushy seat....kinda like the pillow-top on my second gen...lol... Went to it, took it off the rack and inspected for maybe 10 seconds, then decided I could get him one when I got home. Then when I logged onto the 'puter, that ad came up for an over-sized, cushy bike seat. Scary.

​WOW.....me no likey.

Lisa and I were down in Myrtle Beach since Saturday. When we were there we went into a Wally World to pick up a few things. I happened to walk through the bicycle aisle, and saw bike seats....there was an over-sized seat that looked comfortable, and I thought of my brother, who we care for ...(Autistic)...and thought that looks like a much better seat for his bike than the one he has on it...I picked it up and examined it...then decided that this wasn't the time to buy it and put it back. I hadn't searched for bike seats, or any other bike related things....I just happened to see it and examine it in the store and that was the end of it. The next time I signed onto my 'puter, .....an oversized bike seat ad (Amazon) came up on the side of the screen. What are the odds that out of the blue...by chance....they decided to send me such an ad...??? Not a common thing to look for, but there it was. How could that possibly happen....No web search....don't even remember mentioning it to Lisa... This is blowing my mind.

Lisa and I just rolled in from Myrtle Beach....Planned on heading up to the Rally tomorrow, but been hearing stories about the horrors we'd encounter, being from OH....If they found out we just came back from myrtle beach, we'd likely be thrown in jail... So, as you've probably guessed, we're gonna have to wait until next year. Just not worth the chance...I've too many people counting on me down here....not the least of whom is my brother that we care for.....he's been calling every day to get confirmation of when we'd be home. .....I think he missed us.....can't leave him hanging due to quarrantine. Will call the resort tomorrow to see if I can get any sort of refund on the deposit. Big Tom: My most sincere regrets on missing what I'm sure was / is going to be a great event....They always are... If this lunacy ends before the riding season is over, I may (again) try to arrange a small get-together going up at the cabin....we'll see. Hope those of you who were able to make it have a great time.....wish we were there.....

Aside from the obvious implications...is this going to have any actual affect? [h=2]New York[/h]Gov. Andrew Cuomo's state, which was the U.S. epicenter of the pandemic early on, is also requiring visitors and residents returning from from out of state to quarantine for 14 days. This will affect anyone coming Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and New Mexico.

Best cease and desist right there.

Interesting / informative read. Looks like it can have some REALLY deadly effects. I just don't understand why I still don't know anyone who's been sick from it. Seems like everyone I talk to knows someone, or knows someone who knows someone who's had it. I'm down here in Myrtle Beach for a few days, and there are mask requirements, and threats of fines, but I'd say only about half the folks are wearing them. I'll put mine on if required to enter a facility, then notice that I'm one of about 3 people wearing one, so I'll take it off....can't breathe well in those things. Sanitize hands when I think I need to, try to keep my distance when appropriate, and try to enjoy life. Crazy times we're livin' in.

Most forums consist of a bunch of folks with a similar interest. I haven't come across one yet where the members are so civil to one another. On top of that, it's a great resource for info for the Venture, and just about anything else. Beyond that, the get togethers make us much more than forum members...it makes us friends...and beyond that, family. I've been a member since I bought my first Venture in 08, and I can't see myself ever leaving. Thanks Don for putting this together, and thanks to all my Venturerider family for being the great people you are.

I hear ya !!! Lisa and I are leaving Saturday Morning for Myrtle Beach to spend a few days with friends, then driving home Wednesday, then loading up the motorhome and heading to Rally at the Shores on Thursday. Should be there around dinner time. And, being an Air Conditioning guy, work has been nuts lately. Not just from service calls, but we've a program going on where we're focusing on demonstrable improvement in efficiency for our customers. I have a guy from AEP going around with me documenting the results of improvements we're making. I'll be glad when this week is over.

This kind of stuff scares me. Not so much for myself, but when I have Lisa on the back. It makes it even harder to maneuver these big beasts in a bad situation. Had a rear tire blowout on the freeway at speed a few years back, and I doubt I'd have been able to keep it up with her on the back. That's one of the reasons we're considering a Can Am for two up riding. I'm VERY pleased that your incident didn't turn out worse....hope it doesn't sour you on riding.....Law of averages says you should be good for a while.

Might be time to consider a trike or a Can-am. I love my Venture, but wife's pushing me hard to get a Can-am.

I had a 01 Ram for 13 years and had pretty good luck with it. It had the 5.9 which was not a horsepower monster, but adequate, and still towed pretty well. Gas mileage sucked though. It was fairly comfortable, and the extended cab, although having a small back seat area was adequate as well. There were a couple of times 6 guys rode up to the cabin in that truck. I kept it maintained and never had any real issues with it, other than the rust that kept creeping up. That shouldn't be as much of a problem for you.....it's a SWAMP here where I live. (Humid) It was sad to see her go, but it was time. I went with another Dodge, and so far I'm LUVIN' my 2017 Ram. Best of luck with your new truck.

Was the lower "neck race" (outer race?) worn to where it had to be replaced? I'd guess it's a tapered roller bearing? It's hard to imagine there being that much wear just from the steering....triple tree.

I would think that Rally at the Shores IS essential.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !!!! Let's hope for 50 more.

INSURGENCY... What you’re seeing isn’t new, and is bigger than just grievances with the police department—taking shape is a communist-style revolution disguised as protests. We must view it from a strategic perspective so that we may understand, contain, and ultimately defeat it. An insurgency is an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a government through the use of subversion and violence. The objective of most insurgent groups is to control a particular area or country, which differs from that of terrorists who aren't looking to form an alternative government. An Insurgency typically begins before it is recognized by the government in power. It is by no means an instantaneous movement. Insurgent leaders learn about local issues, and then teach communities to blame those issues on a particular class and the government. Over time this builds an anti-government sentiment that insurgents use to fuel their rebellion. However, grievances alone are not enough to spark an uprising. Insurgents must find a compelling issue they can use to create a narrative to justify their use of violence. When a narrative is linked to grievances related to a particular ethnic or religious group, it is politically and socially persuasive. Insurgencies have always been a tool for regime change and capitulation. Three conditions must be present for an insurgency to be successful. A. Vulnerable population - the federal and local governments’ inability to provide security for property, and it’s people. Insurgencies grow in areas where police are reluctant to patrol, giving the Insurgents freedom to become tactically and operationally more effective. B. Leadership available for direction - A leader that can shape, mold, and direct the frustration of the population. C. Lack of Government - Failures of government to provide basic services, such as health care, justice, education, a stable economy. Moreover, when these three things exist simultaneously, an insurgency can operate in the open. The use of kidnappings, extortion, assassinations, and other forms of terrorism to advance political agendas become common. There are five elements of an insurgency—leaders, guerrillas, political cadres, auxiliaries, and supporters. 1. Insurgencies are often headed by leaders who are charismatic, rank high in public esteem, and posses a relatable personality. 2. Guerrillas are the forces who do the actual fighting for the insurgency. This can include unemployed youth getting paid to conduct acts of terror, to the criminal gang leader exploiting a state of lawlessness. Members can also include people seeking an escape from boredom. 3. Political Cadres - These are people in positions of power that are at best sympathizers of the movement, or at worst, members of the insurgency. They do not report insurgents to counterinsurgent forces, usually out of sympathy for the cause, and anti-government sentiment. Political Comrades work to implement policies provided by the insurgency leader. They often continue in their regular position in society, but lead a second, secret life for the cause of the insurgency. 4. Auxiliaries are active sympathizers who provide essential logistical support such as funding, communication, transport, supplies, weapons, early warning, housing, creation, and spreading of propaganda. Still, they do not directly participate in combat operations. 5. Mass Base supporters - The followers of the movement, the people who mindlessly repeat and disseminate propaganda that the other elements have fed them. This is the neighbor down the street who watches mainstream media and believes the narrative. Insurgent groups can organize dozens of front organizations, in such a way, that seemingly independent entities are simultaneously advocating the same things. This is done to give the impression that the cause has the support of the majority and to force widespread compliance. An effective insurgency can be waged with the support of only a few individuals, but requires the inaction and compliance of a majority of the population. Shunning and shaming are used to apply pressure to individuals not participating in the insurgency. A defining event is needed before an Insurgency can began to operate in the open and rationalize the use of violence.

"Protests" have been going on down this way in Columbus for a couple of weeks. Christopher Columbus statues have been defaced and are being removed. Talk has been going on that they want to rename the town. .....Really?..... Downtown businesses damaged and looted. Mayor told police to stand down tonight during the planned "Protests". What the HE double hockey sticks is going on? Tick Tock

At this point, Lisa and I are still planning on being there.

Please don't beat up on me for my ignorance,.....but will someone tell me what Ashville is all about....what goes on?......Maybe Lisa and I should plan on it, but I'd like to know a little more about what goes on.

Not sure where the regional rally section of the forum is.

I think the grass has been pretty "green" right where we are. The US and it's capitalist economy and it's representative republic form of gubment has not only lifted the US to the top of the game, but it's lifted the entire world up along with it. Are we somewhat Imperialist....sure....is there ALL KINDS of inequality...sure...unfairness...of course.....racism, sexism, and all the other ism's.......yup......it's part of the human condition. But, as they say, let's not let the good be the enemy of the perfect.....and we're pretty derned good. The US is the place the downtrodden flock to....let's not turn it into the sort of place they're fleeing; which seems to be what these "protesters" want to do. I guess that if I want to conserve the greatness that is the US...that makes me a conservative. I'm proud of my country, ...I feel truly blessed to have been born here...and I'll support the values and ideals this country was founded on 'till I die. God Bless the USA !!!

In Hong Kong, they're having pro-Democracy demonstrations, while here in the US, they're demonstrating in an attempt to move toward Socialism. You can't make this stuff up. Tick Tock.