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People are funny sometimes. We've all likely been offered less than we think something is worth at one time or another. There's no need to be offended by it,....just politely reject the offer, and move on with life. I'm kinda going through this right now selling this ol' GMC Motorhome. Sometimes the buyer gets kinda pushy with a lowball offer, explaining why I should take it, which I give due consideration, but if a seller is confident that they can get significantly more, they should politely stick to their guns, and if a buyer thinks that it's worth significantly less, then they should do the same. The concept is really pretty simple.
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Great thread. Gave me some things to add to the bucket list. My 87 Venture spends it's life between 700 and 2000 above sea level. How did your bike react to the 14,000 ft elevation?
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The dancing fountains at the Bellagio are pretty cool. Went on an aerial tour of the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam that I enjoyed thoroughly. Had a good time in Vegas even though I'm not a gambler.
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Anyone near Columbus Ohio
uncledj replied to alien_bug's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Howdy. I live up North a bit, towards Mt. Vernon, but usually work in the Columbus area, and frequently head down that a way for dinner with the wife. If you want to get together for lunch one day I should be able to work that out as well. I'm certainly not the most knowledgeable about these bikes, but I've had mine for 4 years and have been through most of the basics. Lemme know if ya want to get together. -
If someone ever approaches me in such a threatening manner, I just start sobbing and pee myself. No self respecting person would continue to threaten or hurt such a pathetic figure. Works for me.
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I've often wondered about that myself. Back in the early 80s my friends and I went down to Ft. Lauderdale in my 75 Cutlass with a Rocket 350 in it, loaded down with stuff, and towing a trailer with 4 street bikes on it and still got 23 mpg. That Cutlass ran like a raped ape too. I think it was a 250 hp engine. My current Dodge pickup with a 360 in it (1/2 ton, 4x4) gets 12mpg on the highway on a good day. Something just doesn't seem right. Maybe it's all a conspiracy to build them to use more gas.
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Took a really nice trip to "The Pennsylvania Wilds" last weekend with the wife in the cage. My brother and I have a cabin near Sinnemahoning and the wife wanted to go up to see the leaves and do some local antique shopping. This was my first time stopping for a look see in Bellefonte. What a great town. We talked about retiring up in that area someday. Anyhoo, I noticed that I've two bulbs burnt out in the dash. One for half of the tach and another for the gas gauge on my 08 Taurus. I couldn't see if I need to go at this from under the dash or if I'll need to remove the part of the dash above the gauges. Anybody been into one of these before?
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I'm thinking Figs.
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Long Distance Riding - Part One: Setting the Scene
uncledj replied to twigg's topic in Watering Hole
Don't get too upset. I was being facetious. A bike, a car, a truck or any other vehicle driven on the road by a fatigued operator can cause a lot more damage than just to the operator. A motorist trying to avoid an errant motorcyle can easily cause injury or death to others, as compared to a biker who chooses not to wear a helmet, who can only injure or kill themselves. The same goes for riding in the rain, when a bike is less safe than a car, since the center of gravity changes on a bike, making it easier to slide out on a curve than a car, as well as the impaired visibility of a rain covered windshield or helmet visor on a bike; again, making the bike more dangerous. I was just trying to make the point that the less regulation, and the more reliance on personal responsibility and restraint the better. Sorry to get everyone off track. -
Long Distance Riding - Part One: Setting the Scene
uncledj replied to twigg's topic in Watering Hole
I know that after 400 miles or so in one day, I'm not as fresh, perhaps not as focused, a bit uncomfortable, (iron butt) and more concerned with getting where I'm going than enjoying the ride. I remember once when I was in my early 20s, after a long ride, fighting to stay awake on a ride somewhere between Ft. Lauderdale and Key Largo. Riding these long distances can be dangerous for some folks. There really should be a law against such dangerous activity....maybe limiting riding time to 8 to ten hours per day, similar to what truckers have to abide by. I'd just like everyone to be safe. -
It couldn't help but get political. No parties mentioned, just ideologies.
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Thank God that thread got deleted.....
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Gilberts....I've not thought of that place in quite a while. It was one of my hangouts when I lived down there in the mid 80s. Gilberts, the Caribbean Club and Holiday Isle, (now called Kokomo) were my regular stomping grounds. Up in the rafters at Gilberts is my name on one of the beams.....at least if they haven't rebuilt it all. I miss the Keys, but think I'm happier here in OH......sigh....the weather sure was nice.
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As far as the tire goes, I'm sure you're right. Should be pretty cheap anyhow. I think it's a 4.80 x 8 which is a pretty common tire. I have a 57 Ford Tractor / backhoe, and I think the rear tires are original. They both have been banded to prevent the tubes from blowing through, and I silicone up the cracks as I find them. At this point, it's kind of a game where since I rarely use the backhoe, I refuse to spend the $$$ to replace the tires when the old ones get me by......the tires aren't the only thing worn out on that ol' gal. Leaks, smokes, creaks, but always starts and digs great. .....Don't ask me how I got off on that tangient.....
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No, I can't see how it'd hop. The single wheel is on a swivel, which would allow it to turn.
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I went and checked it out. It was all there, but a lotta rust, the wheel and pivot turns smooth but tight. Plates say that it was last licensed in 86. I offered the guy $80 for it and he took it. I figured I couldn't go wrong. I'll weld up a hitch for it, sandblast and paint, clean and grease the bearings, will still have to determine whether to keep the tire or not. Looks ok, but pretty old. When I make a hitch, I was planning on making it to swivel up and down, but not turn. One poster suggested a u joint type of hitch, allowing the trailer to turn with the bike...which sounds interesting, but I'm not sure of what benefit I'd get by having the trailer turn with me. It seems like it'd be easier to back out of a spot without lateral motion.....any thoughts from anyone who's been through it would be appreciated.
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I thinks you'll find that you have a "Ford Chassis", not a "Ford Workhorse Chassis". Workhorse bought the old General Motors chassis division and used the GM big block engines. They have since sold out to International Trucks and there are no more GM big blocks. 2001 Challenger.prod 2 - RVUSA.com Could be...I was just going by what it says in the brochure.
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Glad to hear that you got your heater goin'. You'll be needing it pretty soon. I don't have a question, but would like your opinion on something Ford related. I bought a 2001 motorhome with a Ford Workhorse Chassis. It has the Triton V10 in it. What do ya think of the motor, and is there anything I should be on the lookout for? I'm planning on keeping this thing for a while, so I want to make sure I can head any problems off at the pass. Thanks:cool10:
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He wants $150 for it. It looks a bit rough, but with a little elbow grease (and paint) it might make a nice Winter project. I can fab up a hitch easy enough, but have difficulty imagining the dynamics of a trailer rigidly mounted to the bike, and leaning with the bike. I guess you wouldn't have to worry about it jack knifing anyway. I'll give him a call tomorrow and see if I can nab it. Any further opinions appreciated....I've never pulled a trailer and am not sure what to expect.
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Posted a pic and a link. (forgot)
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Don't know how I'd feel towing something like this. Was thinking about turning it into a motorcycle trailer, but don't know if it'd be safe. bjmrt-3269559198@sale.craigslist.org http://images.craigslist.org/5N85L15M83M93Fe3Jec9df2847bb5042e1d3b.jpg
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In their great wisdom the Founding Fathers put the Second Amendment only behind the First. They understood the importance of free speech, and knew that without the right to bear arms, there would be no way to protect the right to free speech. If we lose the Second Amendment, it's likely that we'll eventually lose the First. There are many who would scoff at this perception and believe it should be the governments job to protect us from all evils, but common sense indicates that this just isn't possible. They think that the risks of private gun ownership are too great, but with great freedoms come great risks. As for me I'll take what's left of the freedoms and accept the risks. I could go on and on about this (and many other) issue(s), but I suppose it could be considered political, and I know that's frowned upon in this venue. Anyhoo, that's my $.02:301:
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CONGRATS!!! Now do tell....what's the secret to not getting a sore butt on long rides?
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Wow. I'd hate to think of how many times that guy cracked up learning to do all those stunts. That's truly a case where man and machine become one.
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I was working in the basement of the Borden Building in Downtown Columbus, servicing some computer room cooling equipment. Thought the first one was an accident until the second one hit. Qwest communications (whose equipment I was working on) made all outside contractors leave the premises, since they handled government communications, and wanted to remove any potential security risks. Had a hard time getting through to work to find out where I should go next because the cell phone lines were overloaded. I had to go to a pay phone to get through. It wasn't until later that day that the gravity of it hit. Couldn't do much but bow my head and say a silent prayer for the dead / dying. That was living history for us all.