uncledj

Very pleased to hear that ya got out to CTFW. Was gettin' worried about ya. I need some wind therapy myself and have only ridden a bit at the VR get togethers....finally going to ride up to the cabin with friends weekend after next.

Piqued my interest.

Sounds fair. Keep in mind that if it grabs ya, don't spend too much time worrying about if you're getting it at the cheapest possible price. Pics would help, but if it's in decent shape I'd go for it. As far as things to watch out for I'd say there's a chance the clutches will slip under load. It's an easy fix and a lot of us choose to upgrade to stronger springs. When sitting there, bounce it a few times and see if the rear shock squeaks. That seems to mean there will be a shock replacement in your future. You may want to check the brake / clutch reservoir window for the color of the fluid. The darker it is the longer it's been in there...not a problem, but will need to be changed soon. These bikes are generally pretty reliable when maintained....hard to go wrong with a Venture. Good luck....visit often...

Signed up for the 16th thru the 19th. Lisa and I will be doing the motorhome thing, with the bike on the trailer. Called Niagara Shores and reserved a spot for the motorhome.

Made it home safe...We walked in the door around 2:30. Thanks to everyone who made this happen, and thanks to all the good folks that showed up. Always a good time.....Hope no-one was too intimidated by all my tats...... Now....I gotta look into those Spyders a little better...lol.... ​ Looking forward, we should all consider Pioneer when looking for a new scoot....just sayin'...

Since they say "Property of Big Tom"....do you wear them, or are they just for show?

Been busier than a one legged man in a butt kicking contest, and haven't had time to get it together for the trip, but am planning on getting the motorhome ready, hooking up the trailer and loading the bike Wednesday night after work, then will drive up Thursday morning. Should be there early Thursday afternoon. See y'all then.

He's been in my thoughts and prayers since I first heard that he was having trouble....was hoping to see him at WNY Rally...Keep in mind that when we send such well wishings, it's for ourselves as much as Bob...we don't want to see a good man leave us, nor do we want his family to be in pain. We should keep in mind that, if we have faith, that faith must accept that this may be part of Gods plan. Should Bob continue to suffer, it may be best that he's allowed to return to his true home. If we have faith, we should temper our pain of loss with the joy of knowing that this may be his time to return to the eternal love and joy that we all hope to someday achieve. Bob....if you're to leave us....Gods' speed...I'll look forward to seeing you on the other side. Still praying for recovery, but failing that, I'm sure he'll find peace.

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your father during this difficult time. You're both fortunate to be so close, and to have so many pulling for you. God bless you both.

I need to replace the vacuum caps on the carb test ports, and the vacuum hoses on my 06 RSV, but would like to have the correct sizes handy before tearing into it. Any gurus out there know the sizes???? And... Is that something I can get at the local Auto Zone or the like?....or do I order them online...?

Happy Birthday Brother !!! Many happy returns. !!!

NICE !!!

Thoughts and prayers will be with him.

Lisa and I are plannin' on it. See ya there. Looking forward to another great rally !!!

Went from Don's to Youngstown, where I replaced an air conditioning condensing unit for an old friend, then home where I backed off the gravel drive into the yard and got the motorhome stuck. Couldn't pull it out with the truck, ...had to hook up the winch to get back on the gravel.... A full day. Thanks to Don and Eileen for putting up with us and being such gracious hosts. Always a good time, and love meeting the folks on the site. Now looking forward to NY Mini Rally.

They can be fixed. Not that much to them. Come on up to MD and I'll look at it for ya. lol Like Don axed,....is the fan motor and compressor running?....if so and it's not putting out cold air, it's likely a leak, which is usually pretty easy to fix. If no fan or compressor, could be fan motor or compressor failure, or either on / off switch, (usually a turn knob type switch) ...or could be thermostat. Anyhoo, if you can work on a Venture, you should be able to work on your AC. Feel free to call or PM if there's anything I can do to help.

I understand your reasoning, but being a Venture owner is only part of the equation. Sad to see you go, but you don't have to renew to visit. Best wishes for your future endeavors.

CONGRATS !!! I'll be watchin' for ya on the National news !!!

Been going over the motorhome to get ready for the trip up. Bike will be on the trailer. Motorhome hasn't been moved in 2 years so there's a lot of catch up to do. 75 gallon fuel tank, with 4 cans of Seafoam put in when I last used it, and it started like it was running yesterday. Anyhoo, I'm planning on working a half day Friday, and getting there in time to do the dinner ride. See ya there.

I have ! I have ! THANK YOU to my anonymous benefactor!

Bummer.....Hope whatever you're up against works out for ya. See ya next year!

Great poem...Thanks. I often reflect on how thankful I am for ALL Vets; not just those who gave all. You're absolutely right to say that without them, we'd have nothing. This American experiment has been a GREAT benefit to the entire world. Those who oppose us on an ideological basis are full of beans.....the human spirit longs for the freedoms that we represent and have secured for ourselves and many throughout the world. Those who would call us imperialist should recognize that such expansion benefits them as well as us. It's created a nation of unbelievable prosperity and generosity that's been a boon to the entire world, and I can only think it's from either ignorance or envy that others throughout the world (and here at home) would berate us.... I understand theological differences, but imagine the wonder that someone from Afghanistan would have walking through a Wal Mart....love it or hate it, it is a great example of what freedom can bring. My God, but we're fortunate to have been born in the Good Ol' USA. I am thankful beyond words that my Father and Brother, who've both been in combat, WWll and Vietnam came back to me. I can't imagine what my life would have been without them. THANK YOU to all Vets,....living or dead.

Anyone hoping for a bell should make sure Don has their address. He already has mine. Just sayin'

All I can say is that I'd feel a lot safer if I had one of those guardian bells........I wonder if anyone else feels the same way?

I don't know that it'd work that way. If you buy one for someone else, knowing that you'll get one in return, it seems as if you're skirting the rules. Your intent when buying one for someone else was actually to receive one for yourself. I don't know if juju would be so easily manipulated.