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    Why?

    N3FOL replied to mraf's topic in Watering Hole

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    As expected, you will always pay premium price if you get it from a dealer. I guess the only good thing is that your spare key will have the Star Logo on the Key itself. The Locksmith may not have those beautiful looking keys like the OEMs.
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    Congrats on all of the things you have accomplished for your health. Stay with the program and don't let yourself slip. I am sure you already made some important changes in your daily life. Regards.
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    Sounds like you are back to normal. No worries now. 2 Weeks of not starting the bike is way too long, IMO. As soon as you get the opportunity to ride with all the roads clear enough, give your Venture a nice ride...bundle up.
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    If you decide to follow this, make sure you have a fire extinguisher close to you.
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    I also wasted my money on a pair of battery operated heated gloves. They are never warm enough for me especially for riding. The best that money can buy for heated gloves would be Gerbings. Riding at 20° temps and below - you will want something that will keep up with the cold. I also prefer a direct source of power coming from the bike for extended 1 hour or more trips.
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    My newer cars are equipped with Bluetooth and they are programmed to synch with my cellphone automatically everytime I get in the 'cage'. On my older car, I have a Bluetooth earpiece that I always use. I practice this safety feature and I expect that every driver on a 'cage' do the same. I heard that cell phone ban is strictly being enforced in the DC area and anyone caught using a cellphone (not hands free) in DC will surely get a citation and a hefty fine. It is a matter of time that Bluetooth will be standard equipment on all vehicles...right now it is an option. I know it is adamant for people to follow safety rules in terms of cell phone use, but we should all contribute to this cause. As a rider, I always see people talking on the phone and driving and steering with just one hand.
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    Riding my moto is a large part of my daily life, so it is logical for me to check this forum everyday. I just wish this site would support Mobile Internet users...I do use my Blackberry to check posts everywhere I go.
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    Is that a hint...so if you can still remember, it has not been that long. Sounds like you are in good hands.
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    For my bike if it sat all night regardless of the outside temperature, I still have to pull the choke to start it. Once the bike is warmed up pretty good, you can sense the sound of the engine and it is ready to go. The Venture carbs does need a lot of TLC...our Venture does not need to sit in the garage too long.
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    May be a good time to replace spark plugs as well, if you haven't done that yet. fyi, your local auto parts store should carry the OEM NGK plugs. I got mine at Advance Auto for a buck and some change each.
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    For an '01 with less than 5K miles is in no doubt that it sat very long in a garage before being started again. I have very little knowledge on the Venture Carb system, but I am almost certain that it is a carb and fuel issue. +1 on the 44K additive...I've heard good reports about that in this forum but rather expensive. To put the bike on choke for more than 5 minutes is way too long. When I ride on 20° temps, I only choke my bike for almost about a minute and simply let it idle to warm up for up to 4 to 5 minutes. I hope you can get that bike behave normally. It is a good find. Good Luck.
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    Sylverstar lamps are typically brighter and may look whiter than the OEM bulbs. When it is time to replace lamps, I am definitely going to get Sylvania bulbs.
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    I think I have enough snow for the entire winter season. Yesterday was just something in terms of the amount of snow in a 24 hour period. It just won't let up and at time I wondered, when will it ever end. As for snow shovels, they are for sure a prime commodity in the East Coast.
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    Sorry to hear about your slip. But glad to hear that those guards are in place and protected your bike from any major damage. Be careful out there...black ice is one of our worst enemies this season. Over here, we just had about 2 feet of snow so with me slipping on ice is very likely. No riding this week and I hope for the best next week after the rain. Ride safely.
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    We may get 10 or more inches of snow than you. My snow blower will have a workout today.
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    The snow spoiled my X-Mas shopping this weekend. Keep up with the snow. It will be an all day choir for us in the East Coast. You are right, this may be it for the year. My next ride will come after New Years Day...we'll see.
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    + 10,000
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    As far as placing your mount to the right side, IMO, is a better choice. See, you already have the CB and Radio controls on your left. As far as my bike is concerned, that is it (GPS) that I'll add for I don't want to clutter my dash area with lots of electronic gear. I'd rather keep my eyes on the road longer. Ride Safe.
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    Not much of an advice here but as far as my windshield is concerned, I love the OEM size. Summer or Winter, bad weather, etc. I still prefer the protection of the shield. At 5'5", I look through the windshield and I always wear a FF helmet. Protection from the cold wind in winter (rode to work today) and protection from all the bug splats is very important to me.
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    Awesome! At least I am somewhere in the middle between 77 and 16. 42 on this end. At any rate, a friend forwarded me this message...enjoy reading below> ****************************** How old is Grandpa??? Stay with this -- the answer is at the end. It will blow you away. One evening a grandson was talking to his grandfather about current events.. The grandson asked his grandfather what he thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general. The Grandfather replied, 'Well, let me think a minute, I was born before: 'television 'penicillin 'polio shots 'frozen foods 'Xerox 'contact lenses 'Frisbees and 'the pill There wereno: 'credit cards 'laser beams or 'ball-point pens Man had not invented: 'pantyhose 'air conditioners 'dishwashers 'clothes dryers 'and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and ' man hadn't yet walked on the moon Your Grandmother and I got married first, . . . and then lived together. Every family had a father and a mother. Until I was 25, I called every man older than me, 'Sir'. And after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, 'Sir.' We were before gay-rights, computer- dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy. Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense. We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions. Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a bigger privilege. We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent. Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins. Draft dodgers were those who closed front doors as the evening breeze started. Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends-not purchasing condominiums. We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters, yogurt, or guys wearing earrings. We listened to Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President's speeches on our radios. And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey. If you saw anything with 'Made in Japan ' on it, it was junk The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school exam. Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of. We had 5 &10-cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents. Ice-cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all a nickel. And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards. You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600, . . . but who could afford one? Too bad, because gas was 11 cents a gallon. In my day: ''grass' was mowed, ''coke' was a cold drink, ''pot' was something your mother cooked in and ''rock music' was your grandmother's lullaby. ''Aids' were helpers in the Principal's office, ' ' chip' meant a piece of wood, ''hardware' was found in a hardware store and ' 'software' wasn't even a word. And we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby. No wonder people call us 'old and confused' and say there is a generation gap... and how old do you think I am? I bet you have this old man in mind...you are in for a shock! Read on to see -- pretty scary if you think about it and pretty sad at the same time. Are you ready ????? This man would be only 59 years:santa:
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    Post a video. I'd like to see your lights in action.
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    It is really a personal preference. I have a co-worker who has been using Stabil for a number of years and stated that he never had any problems with his bike and small engines using Stabil as a fuel stabilizer. IMO, it probably will not hurt to use Seafoam as often as you want. It will simply cost you more for a can of Seafoam is just under $10.00 dollars.
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    Also as a side note, it is nice to have an auto trickle charge hooked up to a battery and simply walk away for a length of time. 2A/12V is ideal for most small batteries. However, electronics can always fail for one reason or another...so time to time, check on your battery charger and the state of your battery during charging. For your own peace of mind. Regards.
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    Sorry to hear about your coolant leak, fardnarger. I hope you can get that straightened out with your choice of dealership. I have an '07 and am keeping a close eye on the coolant and hoses. No leaks yet (knocking on wood).
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