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  1. aharbi
    It was real close between the new FJR and the Trophy SE. Although the Trophy SE was close to $5k more. Trophy SE 1215cc 3-cylinder, 132hp 6 speed, shaft drive 6.9 US gal fuel tank ride by wire throttle fuel injection electronically adjustable suspension switchable traction control linked ABS brakes cruise control center stand Audio system including bluetooth & iphone/ipod compatibility - with USB port, flash drive, MP3 player support, AM/MW/LW/SiriusXM tuner - with RDS for traffic & weather alerts heated seats (rider & passenger) and heated grips electronically adjustable windscreen Instrument Display - dual analogue speedometer & tachometer - multifunction LCD display - dual trip meters - fuel gauge with range to empty - gear position - clock - air temp/frost warning - tire pressure reading - electronically adjustable headlight position - status LEDs This one just seamed to have it all. Including things like twin spar aluminum frame, ss brake & clutch lines. two year unlimited mileage warranty
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    I must be lucky. The Home Depot near me hired retired guys from the industry that needed medical insurance. These guys were painters, builders, contractors, electricians, etc. And they are sharp! If I need something, and I can take a picture of it with my digital camera I take my camera to them and show them the picture. They say oh-ya that's a muffler bearing size 232D here let me show you where they are. I always look for the "old guy" to help me. So when asked "can I help you?" I say sure - where's the old guy.
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    Just a FYI, if it's the same MSF advanced course I took, you use your own bike. They were heavy on emergency stopping, emergency swerving, low speed maneuvering.
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    Good choice in taking the class. I too, like a good portion of this group took the MSF class after a 30yr hiatus from riding to raise my family. One of the best decisions I've made. They say it's worth two year of riding experience. I think the two most valuable things for me were 1) how to ride to be seen, lane position, blind spots, TURN YOUR HEAD and look. 2) countersteering, brake BEFORE the corner, trust your tires going into a corner if too hot. As a new or repurposed rider your tires will grip better than your riding ability will think they will. The majority of new rider single vehicle (you) accidents are going to hot into the corner. Also, be sure to tell your insurance co. you took the class.
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    Just got this from from Mama Yamaha: Less is More and I just ordered (last week) a Triumph Trophy SE but will keep the Venture, it's my wife's bike I just steer it.
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    A few months ago I had to build a new computer. Lost the motherboard in the old one. Went with dual boot Linux and Windoze 8. I say give Windoze 8 a chance. Yes it will take a learning curve but is supports 64bit up to something crazy like 256GB of memory (I'm running 64GB now). It's fast and I've never had it crash yet. There are a few older programs that I couldn't get to run but they were old and now is as good as ever to upgrade them. What surprised me was the free programs (mini apps) available. If you have Windoze 7 I seen no need to go to 8. So, the more I use Windoze 8 the more I'm liking it. But to be honest the first few days was NOT fun and I did take the tutorials to figure out how to move around.
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    Actually $250 is cheap for market research data, most reports cost into the thousands of dollars. I'd check with them to see what you actually get data wise.
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    Not without some updates and not for the price they are asking. If I were to replace it I'd seriously be looking at the Victory CCT. I test rode one. I could do it. The Venture shifted way smoother and from what I could tell had the same amount of power. The Venture is a bigger bike and it feels like it too, I like that. I have no plans on replacing the Venture and plan to keep it till either of us die.
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    I've used the "rope" tire plugs several times on rear tires and have run the life of the tire without any problems. Just use lots of glue and wait 30 minutes before riding again. With the exception of a sidewall plug has anyone every had one fail? I don't mean you heard about your sisters husbands ex-brother in laws nephew had it happen to him. Did you? Now the plug & go's "mushrooms" with their worthless CO² cartridges have failed on me several times, I threw them out and their little CO² bombs long ago. Now a front tire. I'll plug to get home and replace ASAP. rope plug, new tire 300 miles (not the Venture. a sport bike, I average 6k miles for the rear regardless which better brand tire) make. Why is it always the new tire? http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/aharbi/Motorcycle/VstromTireNail.jpg after 50 miles http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/aharbi/Motorcycle/VstromPlugged50mi.jpg after 700 miles http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/aharbi/Motorcycle/VstromPlugged700mi.jpg
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    After a Texas summer 100º ride, a banana shake hits the spot.
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    White RSV ?

    aharbi replied to creole's topic in Watering Hole

    The 2004 is actually two tone white. A pearl white and a radical while. Code Paint Name Comment Color Chip ColorRite Top ColorRite Base 0390 Bluish White Cocktail #1 (BWC1) (Pearl White) 5584 1090 00UJ Radical White (RW) 5457
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    Intermittent failures are hard to find. It sounds electrical to me. When electrical contacts (any contact, switch, wire, plug, motor) gets hot it expands which can cause a gap in the electrical contact and fail. When it cools it contracts making contact again. I would check all wires, plugs that have to do with the ignition to be sure they are clean and tight.
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    Years ago we canoed in Canada's Algonquin Provincial Park. We parked a shuttle car at the end of the trip. After 10 days of fantastic fishing and canoeing we arrived at the remote area we had parked the shuttle car. It cranked and cranked but did't start. Opened the hood, all the rubber belts and hoses had been eaten. Later in the day the ranger making his rounds found us camped out next to the car in a no camping area (they had little yellow signs posted on where you could camp.) He told us porcupines were known for doing that.
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    Thanks for the post. I'm not there yet as mine was replaced under warranty several years ago. I just noticed the $400 difference between the Works and the other two. Is the Works shock really worth twice the price?
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    That's what I was thinking as well. Gap look big to me.
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    I've always liked the looks of the Indian. But it would also have to offer a sweet ride, smooth shifts, low end "grunt" torque and a saddle my butt would fall in love with. I've test rode the Victory's. Nice bike, nothing special. My Venture has smoother shifts and about the same power. Not enough to woo me away from my Venture.
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    Filled up this afternoon $2.79 at HEB
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    It's the Isle of Man TT. There are more videos on youtube in HD. I love that race. I think it's the best two wheel race ever.
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    I lucked-out when I got mine at a dealer clearance sale at $10 each. Someone on here makes some darn nice ones. Do a search or someone will chime in.
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    SIC!
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    Run the 404's till they wear out. By then you will be familiar with the bike and ready for a more substantial tire. Look at BOTH the load and speed rating on what you'll need. I've run them all, I have Avons on now and prolly like them best but have had good results with 880's, E3's as well. A taller windshield offers more weather/wind protection for both you AND your passenger. I have a Clearview "standard/stock" height but wider windshield on now. You have to look thru it. Only downside is riding in the rain makes it harder to see but with practice you can learn to not focus on but to see thru the rain drops. On my smaller bikes I like to just look over the top of the windshield. A note about setting the cruise control. It holds the set speed quicker if after you press the SET then press the RES. For some reason it locks it in. You will get the household CFO's approval quicker if referring to bling as "safety chrome" after all she wants you to be safe. If you plan to have her ride with you, her ridding gear should be every bit as good/warm/quality as yours. You found the right forum. Everyone is more than willing to help. And someone (most likely several) have been there, done that, and go the T-shirt to prove it. Also, we love pictures of anything to do with your bike.
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    A lot of good advice here. Very similar stories. Just don't over pack where the bike is hard to handle. Don't over do it with tools either. Only take tools you know how to use and then for only what know how to fix. Pack heavy stuff low. If it don't fit in saddlebags or trunk it don't go. Remember - on a trip Walmart is your friend. I do use a trunk rack bag for the bike cover and our crocs and FroggToggs raingear. Crocs take up alot of room but are very light. I use them as slippers, beach shoes, around the hotel. Ridding boots are too heavy to just knock around in. Bag liners are almost a must and make everything so so much easier. Pack in them and just drop into the saddlebag or trunk. Grab the handle and walk into the hotel like soft luggage. I use the same previously stated example, I pack on one side (with the tools) and she gets the other side. The trunk is community, camera, netbook, jacket liners, extra gloves & faceshields. Make a list like the example pdf file. Good example noting what worked and what didn't and what you didn't use/need. The wife and I have traveled 2wks packing like this. Towards the end of the trip where we have worn the same cloths several times I keep reminding her that no one can smell her at 70mph!
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    Very close! I rummaged around my "junk drawer" and found a 12VDC power adapter from an old cassette tape answering machine.
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    This is funny. I also bought a pair of these after reading a previous post on them. I had every intention on replacing my OEM bulbs with them. However, I was doing other work on my bikes far into the evening and the florescent overhead lights weren't casting enough light. So I mounted these on two short pieces of 2x6 (only wood I had laying around) as work lights. I set one on either side of me so they cast no shadows, they are cool so I don't worry about touching them nor any heat from them. They are the best work lights! Still need to get a set for my passing lamps. The spreader lights look promising too.
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    I have a small cable and lock. It's a full face helmet so I put the helmet on the rear seat run the cable thru the face around the rear grab rails and lock the ends together. Only takes a second. I keep the cable & lock in the trunk. I have a larger and longer cable that I run thru the sleeves of my jacket to lock it the bike as well. For over night trips I use a disk brake lock with alarm, pad lock the steering, use a big bull dog cable around the frame thru the rear wheel. Plus the bike has a gorilla alarm, and I cover it. I hide under the cover all night with my 357 just in case.
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