RandyR

I have a kit with shim tool and assorted shims. You can borrow it if you exchange the shims with ones you take out. Any used in the range of 2.55-2.70 will need to be replaced with similar size as those are the ones most commonly needed and in short supply in the kit. Also Earl skydoc sells the needed cover gaskets and will lend you a tool and a shim kit if you buy gaskets from him. Member MiCarl sells shims and the tool. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=210

Assuming you use Windows. use the Paint program File --- Open ---> your big picture Resize --> (Horizontal and Vertical start at 100%, change them to %smaller you want them to be) File save (save as a .jpg type file) File Properties will tell you how big it now is on disk.

Windows 8 running here. Got a bottom of screen Windows popup that said vr2.exe not a commonly run program and only gave me an option to delete. Used a pulldown option to get the download to complete. Tried to run it and nothing happened. Had to use [rt click] 'run as administrator' to get it to run and install. It shows up in my Control Panel > personalization screen as the screen saver. The screen saver runs for about 30 seconds then disappears? Maybe because the screen isn't really idle? Will see what happens when I walk away for a ferw minutes.

probably not a good weekend for me as I have a local festival I help with that weekend here in Dahlonega, GA. Otherwise I'd consider a ride down to Florida. While this sounds promising, The show is at the time Yamaha announces its new line-up every year, so isn't likely to be anything special. If the economy picks up, and sales pickup, then I expect Yamaha will be more likely to announce a few more new bikes. That said, I'm relatively happy with what I'm riding now.

maybe for the meter maids....

So the Mounties give ya back your FJR and you're spoilin for some excitement????

The EAA is a good choice from my experience. I believe its based on the Czech CZ75 and magazines should be relatively easy to find as lots of them were made.

They're Austrian circa 1870-1890. From left to right Artillery NCO, Uhlan Officer (cavalry), and Naval Officer. (The northeast coast of the Adriatic was Austrian prior to WWI).

http://randyrick.us/AustrianFirearms/blades/SwordsinScabard.jpg

That new Triumph Trophy looks real good. Hmm... Maybe I'll get a big tax rebate this year?

Its snowing here in Dahlonega, GA at the moment.... (although someone from Buffalo, NY may not recognize it as such).

I've been on Windows 8 with a new desktop since early December. Its taken about 2 months to get used to it, but now I'm ok with it. However, I decided to leave my netbook at Win 7. I don't think there is much in Windows that I would classify as intuitive or user friendly though. And certainly not logical.

good news. Thanks for keeping us posted. He'll stay in our prayers.

I think there may be problems with customs sending a loaner kit and tools back and forth to Canada from the US.

Looks like the party was just getting warmed up.. All the best....

You'll notice everyone said the word -crowds- . In fact, the crowds start 50-100 miles away. Might as well go to Cedar Point, less people, and better behaved.

This thread got me looking for bulk 9mm bullets for reloading. I looked at Midway, which is one of the largest reloader supply stores, and they are out of 95% of all bullets, not just 9mm.

Webbikeworld which always has a link on our site has overall sales statistics for the different classes of bikes and manufacturers. http://www.webbikeworld.com/ http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-news/statistics/motorcycle-sales-statistics.htm

Too bad the museum is closing. That was a fun day trip for those of us in georgia. I looked at the sale brochure, and sure enough the prices were a bit steep, and even registering to bid is expensive enough to keep the curious like myself at a distance. I would like that Hires Rootbeer vending machine though.....

I've posted a calendar event for the March on Rome on the 16th. Please RSVP if your're thinking about attending. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=354&day=2013-03-16 Trish, I hope your & Mike's move goes well. Wish I was a little closer to W-R.

How's Saturday, 16 March sound? Noon, Eastern Standard time at the same place, the Fudruckers on the north side of Rome, GA. If we get some interest, I'll call the manager and make a reservation. I think we had over 20 people last year.

I've got a Dillon 650 progressive press for handgun loads and small/medium sized rifle calibers. And a RCBS single stage for the larger rifle calibers or small lots of anything I don't want to setup on the Dillon. Also have a Lee hand press that takes standard dies and several of the old Lee-Loaders for fooling with. Probably 20 calibers. I stocked up on primers and powder 2 years ago as well as some .38 and .45 cast bullets. I meant to buy a supply of 9mm jacketed bullets for reloading, sounds like I waited too long?

When do you want it to be? Hey Eck.. are you back?

sounds to me like you've downloaded some malware. I'd try to get rid of it rather than just turning off its messages.

re: bellypan. How will that affect putting the bike on a lift, w or wo a Carbon1 adapter?