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In this day and age, not to defend folks, but instead to say that many of these folks dont know the code. The code is very old school 50, 60 + years old and I have to say, probably initiated by 1% clubs that never left a brother behind (much like the military) My Grandfathers, both Mother and Father side rode bikes, so I knew of the code and paying it forward at a young age. I always stop or slow down if I see a bike on the side of the road. Even if it's a slow drive by and ask if they are ok to see a thumbs up or not. I do it with vehicles as well, but I have to admit that I do stereotype. If I see some kid with the the lime green slammed fart muffler car, I usually dont stop. I KNOW he has a cell phone, and there are some things that you need to know and be able to do. Like say, changing a flat tire. Will I stop if I see a lot of distress, yeah, I will. I'll also stop if I see a carload of women in distress and perhaps not really knowing what or how to do something. I am a pay it forward type guy, but in this day and age, there are lots of scams and robberies that are taking place under the guise of a stranded motorist. With that said, we all need to be careful when approaching a situation like this.... But good on ya Amish for following the code

I have to say that it's good hearing of you getting out riding more. I know for the longest time you didn't have any saddle time in, if it took a new Harley to make that happen....then so be it

If he's a very good neighbor and a friend, I would try a little more on helping him see the err's of his thinking. If not, you can't fix stupid, you have given it your best attempt and if he's too pig headed to listen to an experienced rider, then let him do it on his own. I know some may think this is rude of me to say, but I dont have a lot of patience with people that know it all these days. Hopefully he has good insurance and the life he could end up taking will be his own and not some innocent bystander.....

I personally dont care for the fairing either on the touring model. Should have taken it completely retro and gave all the updated tech goodies. It wouldn't even be on the long list if I was thinking of buying a new bike...

I think your on the right track, run some seafoam or other gas additive to the tank and make sure it's full. Run the carbs dry and hook the tender up. If you do start the bike up in the winter time, make sure it gets to operating temperature and run the carbs dry again....

Rodney, Up at the top of the original post you will see an area about in the center of the margin that says "Thread Tools" bring that menu down and it will give you choices one of the being Subscribe to this thread. It will then give you an option of no email notification, instant email notification and so on. Click how you want to be informed and your done. Is Stan doing a seat for y'all ?

Happy Anniversary to you both!!!! PS, I think she likes you George

Thanks fellas, we did get a sheet of the post surgery, but I just wanted to get an idea from folks that have had this performed on their pups. She's a bit more into it this morning, but still hasn't really eaten anything. I appreciate y'all's input

As some of you may remember, Lonna and I rescued 5 pups about 4 months ago. 3 of them (well actually all 5) found good homes. We have 2 of them, the female Rot (Pink) and the Male (Brownie) We decided that we didn't want puppies out of Pink, and Brown is kinda a bit backwoods as I feared he wouldn't hesitate to get it on with his sister So today we took Pink to get spayed as she is just over 6 months old and to my understanding this is about the minimum age that they can be spayed safely. I have to say that I have never had an animal spayed or neutered, so I dont really know whats common for them as they are recovering from being under anesthesia. Pink is very tired and still seems sleepy, she has thrown up 5 times since we got her home about 5pm and really hasn't eaten anything since 8 pm last night. My question to y'all that have had female dogs that you had fixed, is this somewhat normal behavior for this procedure? I know every human and animal comes out of being put under differently. I probably wouldn't be too happy either. She's in a bit of pain as she is moving slow, but all her sutures look good and she's not whining or whimpering, just really tired and not eating. Lonna and I have decided that if she doesn't start to eat something by the morning (she did lap up a very little bit of milk) we are going to get some additional vet help. I just wanted to get a feel from the brethren and perhaps put our minds to ease a bit. Hate to see my little girl hurting

Russell do you have a link as to which jack it is. I show 2 of them on their website. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Big-Red-1-500-lb-Motorcycle-Jack-T66751X/100594527#.Uhf9TpLVC5U http://www.homedepot.com/p/Powerbuilt-4000-lb-Triple-Lift-Floor-Jack-620422/203116734#.Uhf9x5LVC5U Barry, I have used a craftsman motorcycle lift like this one for years http://www.sears.com/craftsman-motorcycle-atv-jack/p-00950190000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1 I have had dozens of bikes up in the air on it, I like a few features of it. The screw down leveling supports in the back are nice, it has loops to put a strap through to keep the bike lashed down. It has a lock bar that keeps the bike lifted into place. It's not that expensive and the only real drawback I have with it, is when you let some (not all) of them down that initial jump of the hydraulic cylinder will give you a butt pucker if you do it a bit too fast. If I was going to buy another one, I would want one with a bit wider stance, but other than that, I'd buy another Craftsman again without hesitation.... BTW, here is one like Puc is talking about at sears http://www.sears.com/t-motorsports-1000-lb-portable-motorcycle-bike-lift/p-SPM6990392208?prdNo=11&blockNo=36&blockType=G36 and another one at HF http://www.harborfreight.com/high-position-motorcycle-lift-99887.html

I agree with both of them, just the slot difference on either side of the bike...sorry I missed your call

Ruger is one of the best quality weapons available, I like that one too

Barry, Larry's lift is held in place by the 2 centerstand mounting tabs under the 2nd gen. The centerstand does not come with the bike but is an add on. It properly cradles the frame and makes it so you have a level lift area to put the jack underneath. I have bought a couple of them off Larry. For doing any kind of maintenance or cleaning they are a must. Worth every penny I have spent.....

The west side of the state is beautiful, Traverse City is one of the biggest Cherry growing areas in the country, they are awesome. My Dad grew up north of Kalkaska off US 131 in a town called Alba. I loved going up there in the summer and fall, the colors will take your breath away

Been across Big Mac several times as we lived in Michigan for pretty much 40 years. Always fun riding across it on a bike The Northern lower and Upper Peninsula are beautiful, heavily wooded and just unreal. I miss being able to take weekend trips up there and just screw around. Nice pics, glad you got to see the best of Michigan...not Detroit

....and thats why this place exists, pretty cool it is

Wise move to you both, Welcome to the group

Give it your best Canadian chant....eh!?

Living vicariously through your posts here Puc. Lonna and I did a 10K 28 day trip back in '06, went to the West coast and attended the Susanville Rally. Rode up 101 along some of the roads you did, great ride. Y'all are really getting after it, you have a good knack with the tales. I'll have to keep up with this thread

We all remember you walking into the KFC wherever the hell town we were in. You were on your blue one and seeing we had never really met anyone outside of Potato Creek, we said "I wonder if he's going to the rally?"

Why do you think he's always in trouble Tom

Yes sir we did, I enjoyed that trip a lot! I distinctly remember all of us coming in on Tennessee 64 out of Cleveland and after a while we realized that we WERE on the Dragon. You took off as you had the lead, followed by me, Freebird and Charlie. I had that trailer on and rode just as fast as I dared with all that crap. I felt bad as Don and Charlie could only ride it as fast as I could push it, had the front wheel off the ground a couple of times in some of those upward hairpins.....too funny

All the best to your families as you walk this path, I can't even imagine loosing a child. Please let us know if we can help you at all, God's peace be with you....

Wayne, Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, albeit bitter sweet that he suffers no more. All the best to you and your family with the loss, I dont have to tell you he's in better hands now....you know.

I personally wouldn't recommend it, the forks are a balanced system and it will effect the handling and safety of the bike. I know money may be tight, but the front forks do a lot more than folks may thing. It's really not a terrible deal to change front fork seals and they can be done with the forks still in the triple tree on the bike.