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Yeah, Just Dale

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About Yeah, Just Dale

  • Birthday 10/07/1952

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    Dale Duca

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    Mentor, United States

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    Mentor

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    United States

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  • Bike Year and Model
    2009 Yamaha Venture
  1. Yeah, Just Dale
    Mention oil, filters or tires.....
  2. Yeah, Just Dale
    Roses are red Violets are blue I'm schizophrenic And so am I
  3. Yeah, Just Dale
    I'm not sure I agree that a group makes it more difficult. I did the Lake Superior Iron Butt ride with 2 friends and having them along was good. We could talk (on the CB) when we needed to and didn't when we didn't. We were also able to gauge each other's state of mind. Wholeheartedly agree that everyone needs to be on the same page in terms of dropping out, continuing, etc. And your last few sentences are absolutely critical "If you are tired, STOP. Take a rest. Call it off if you need to. There are many more opportunities if you come back safely". Have fun and enjoy the ride.
  4. Yeah, Just Dale
    Why complicate things?
  5. Yeah, Just Dale
    1070 miles in 22.5 hours, on the Venture. With two friends (both on Valkyrie Interstates). See link for tips from Iron Butt Association: http://www.ironbutt.com/tech/aowprintout.cfm
  6. Yeah, Just Dale
    Thanks to all. Will start out with the PDF, will forward the site and send them here.
  7. Yeah, Just Dale
    Sister and her husband just picked up a used 2005 650 Silverado Classic. Bike didn't have an owners manual. I'm looking for an on-line source (cheap to free, LOL) of a manual or service guide. Or better yet, a forum/website similar to this that I can steer them too for advice and assistance as they may require it. Thanks.
  8. Yeah, Just Dale
    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you and your family.
  9. Yeah, Just Dale
    In summary: 1. Yes, it's taller and riders like that, as well as the "wings" for armrests. 2. Even I should be able to swap it out without major cussing (well, swap it out anyway). 3. Design will not match current pillowtop OEM seat motif. 4. Motif is a real word and not an acronym for Make Own Then It Fits. Ha! Thanks
  10. Yeah, Just Dale
    Tried on a Gold Wing the other day and my rider noticed that the backrest is significantly taller than the one on our 2009 Venture. Found a "custom" seat on the Star accessories site that says it's 3 inches taller than stock (link below). Does anyone have one of these? Does the rider notice a significant difference in the height? And finally, is swapping out the OEM backrest beyond the abilities of a mere mortal (i.e. not a wrench)? Thanks http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/accessories/acscitemdetail/5/4/83/405/all/1/3297/0/detail.aspx
  11. Yeah, Just Dale
    I belong to American Motorcycle Association. They have a towing option included with membership. Plus a few perks - a monthly magazine, discount on AMA museum and some rallies and events, stuff like that.
  12. Yeah, Just Dale
    Let's talk, oil or tires........ LOL
  13. Yeah, Just Dale
    Commute to work on the bike most days in the summer, plus weekend joy riding. Recently completed an "Iron Butt" ride around Lake Superior - 1080 miles in 20 hr and 38 minutes. That would up my average a bit, but of course that's not gonna happen often. LOL
  14. Yeah, Just Dale
    Great ride up (can stop at Taq-however-it's-spelled falls on the way up). Great little museum up there about the Great Lakes.
  15. Yeah, Just Dale
    I understand what you're saying. And I wasn't trying to endorse anything. Just throwing some information out there about options.
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