aharbi
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In reading thru the specs did anyone else notice that both the nüvi® 500 and 550 are waterproof? both do 10 routes and 500 waypoints. MegaGPS has them for $225 The specs are the same on the two units except the 500 also has the Topo maps. Hummm... I may of just found the replacement to my Quest 2 at less than 1/2 the price of a Zumo.
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+1 I'm 58.....he's a kid to me too !
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Unfortunately the 265WT won't allow you to load routes (ie. choose you own route). It will either take you fastest or shortest. The work around is for you to add waypoints and change your route to connect the waypoints as your route. Kinda PIA way of doing things. You really need a GPS that can load routes and tracks where you have been for motorcycling. The 265WT is an excellent GPS when needing directions or how to get somewhere. may I suggest: Dakota™ 10
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If I could, I would own one of each. But understanding that is not possible or practical I had to do my homework to identify the model that suited my needs best.It took me close to two years to identify the bike I wanted. During this time I test road every make. As in most things in life I had to compromise and never did find a bike that matched my exact specifications. I want fuel injection, water cooled due to the Texas heat, shaft drive for reliability, and low and inexpensive maintenance. I always found myself returning to the Yamaha Venture although I found it difficult to get over the cassette tape deck. The only bike that met all my specifications was the Honda Goldwing but I just didn't like the looks. I like the looks of a bagger. And so compromises begin. The fit and finished of the Harley Davidson Ultra Classic® Electra Glide was excellent they had fixed a brake problem by now using the ABS Brembo brakes. I didn't care for the way they fixed the heat problem of the rear cylinder with their parade mode by rotating the throttle forward hence shutting off fuel to the rear cylinder nor by them adding the crotch heat deflecter plates. I was not particularly fond of the belt drive either. I just expected more for the price. The Triumph rocket touring bike had incredible torque, once the bike was rolling you never had to downshift just roll on the throttle. However it was not a touring bike, it was a large cruiser, had no electronics, no cruise control, no trunk, and no protection in the form of either a large windscreen or cowling. The bike was extremely heavy taking it off the kickstand although once rolling the weight seemed to disappear. The BMW LT1200 was more along the lines of sport touring but had a fantastic ride and acceleration and electronics like no other. It was a little tight for two up riding with my well nourished wife. I found it a difficult to service and the scheduled maintenance was extremely expensive. I came very close to purchasing a Victory Vision. It had good weather protection incredible handling, very easy to ride it just floated down the highway with plenty of power and a liked the looks. To me, the short Comings of the Vision were for its size a rather small trunk and the side compartments were disappointing lack of usable storage space. Also the rear grab rails were high enough (or the foot rests low enough) that they cut into the back of my wife's legs. The rear foot rest need to be raised to prevent soreness from their rear grab rails on the back of the passangers legs. I waited two years for the Kawasaki Voyager. I like the frame mounted fairing and everything I read. I even took a day off to drive 180 miles to see the demo model at last years motorcycle show. They delayed delivery by a year and by then I gave up waiting and wanted to get "on the road" with my wife. As luck would have it a low milage used Venture (still under warranty, oh ya, no other bike has a 5 year warranty) went on sale by a private owner at less than half the price of the bikes I was looking at. My wife drove me the 300 miles to get it, I rode it home. The longest single trip I have taken to date was a little over 4,000 miles. When it rains hard, my knees get wet. I do my own maintenance. Never have had a problem. Have put over 20k on it in less than the year I've had it. I would buy a new one in a heart beat. I have two other bikes but the Venture is "our" bike and she loves it. (if Momma ain't happy...) It may still have carbs but it has more HP than all the others (excluding Goldwing) Yamaha Venture = 97hp @ 6000 rpm, 89 ft.-lb. @ 4750 rpm Victory Vision = 92hp & 109 ft.-lbs unknown rpm Kawasaki Voyager = 82 hp @ 5,000 rpm, 108 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm Harley Davidson = 63 Hp @ 3500 RPM, 73.11 lb-ft @ 3,500 http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/aharbi/Motorcycle/VRS2up.jpg
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I fully understand. Don't know if it helps but I believe adding the passing lamps is a safety issue. I helps you be seen, it makes you more visible. Prior to installing mine cars would start to pull out then stop like having a second look at me coming. Now, they stay put and don't move till I pass. For me it was a noticeable difference. My wife (nor I) mind the extra dollars if it improves safety. Hummm... I think I've just hit an idea, safety chrome... HEY Honey I need some more safety chrome for my bike so I can be seen better from the side while riding...
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http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/aharbi/Motorcycle/VRS2up.jpg
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1) How "catastrophic" would it be to hit a deer bounding into your path single riding at say 85 mph? I saw many dead deer along the sides of the road near the Tennessee mountains outside of Chattanooga, and wondered if a biker would survive. I doubt if you would survive. The motorcycle community lost two very famous and highly skilled riders this past summer hitting deer. And neither was doing anything close to 85. 2) I was forced to ride in the evening on strange roads, through Georgia. I kept wondering what would happen if I ran over a good sized pot hole. Anybody ever do that? I find it poor practice to ride at night. Truck tire treads, boards, just about anything that will fit in the back of a pick-up can be found in the road. I once had to swerve around a sofa, another time around a 1,000lb round hay bale. 3) How does a bike behave with a blow out? Front tire? Rear tire? Can a single rider have any warning to try to handle the forces?? A rear tire is easier to handle, I've had two go flat on me. The bike gets real squirrelly handling. A front blow out is much worse I hear but never had one. I never run a front tire plugged nor patched. I will however, plug or patch a rear. I always check my tires each and every time I ride and several times a day on long rides. 4) Generally, what speed is acceptable with decent tires in the rain? I had several cars and tractor-trailors rush by me, but it was night, and drizzeling for hours and hours down to Florida. In the rain I slow to 60mph. I'm not so much worried about the rain or wet road with good tires as I am with water laying on the road and hydroplaning. And I NEVER ride in the rain at night. I made it safe and sound, took it relatively easy, but sometimes when it got real dark, and visibility was poor, my mind played lots of tricks on me. I "trusted" the overall road condition, and the statistical improbability of hitting a deer, pot hole, etc. When I ride I put all the statistical improbability in my favor. I don't take chances.
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And their English is improving too!
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Bummer, you dated yourself. I too have written more then a few lines of code on an 8 bit Z80 and in assembler for the bootstrap loader to get my dual cassette tape deck (one for program, one for data) to work. Guess the days of counting bits is over. Who would of ever thought a "home" machine could have quad core 64bit CPUs, 1TB drives and 4GB RAM. Unbelievable.
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Guess I've run each flavor at one time or the other but have settled between Knoppix and ubuntu. They seem to have the best plug & play for HW and wireless setup. I love the way the 64 bit version just fly's on my machine.
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I guess the best way is by process of elimination. First, I think Garmin is the best and the leader in GPS units. What would be the primary use? So lets start a list and pick/choose which ones you think he will need/enjoy. Here are some of the options, not all units provide all options: 1) play mp3 music files 2) receive XM radio (need a subscription) 3) receive live traffic reports (may need a subscription) so it can guide around traffic delays 4) cell phone bluetooth capable 5) picture viewer, displays digital pictures 6) plays audio books 7) voice prompts turns "turn left in 500 feet" 8) voice prompts using street names "turn left in 500 feet on Main street" 9) waterproof * 10) portable battery operated * (varies from 0 - 20hrs) 11) can be used on water for marine navigation 12) can be used while hiking/backpacking 13) touch screen display 14) some have motorcycle mounts * 15) Route planning/track log, (load your own routes, on a motorcycle we don't always want the fastest/shortest sometimes we want the prettiest and the twistiest & keep a log of where you have been) * 16) Price range from $200 to a little over $1,000.
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Faster than I want to go...
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I replaced mine this summer before an extended ride from Texas to Montana and back just to be safe. It was orginal with the bike and 5 years old but not a problem with it. I figured if it lasted that long why change? I went with another Yausa.
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I've toured Big Bend in November the past several years. Although you have exception to each case, I have found the morning at dawn to be 38-42° and the afternoons to be in the 90's. Of course it cools off just as quick when the sun goes down. I do not have 'lectric gear, thought of it may times but just can't justify it for the few times each winter. I have ridden several times in 24° with no problems with layering clothes I bought at either Academy or Cabela's. The only problem is keeping my finger tips warm but even then I can switch hands (with the cruise on) using the engine as a hand warmer. My winter riding attire (tested to 24°) is: Full face helmet with chin curtain and breath guard Sliks Satin-Lined Helmet Liner (all year long) Schampa Double Layer Neckgaiter Olympia Snowmobile gloves TourMaster Epic 3/4 Jacket TourMaster Flex Pant Cabela's Full-Grain GORE-TEX® Insulated Wellingtons Cabela's MTP Polartec® crew top & pant (long underwear) Wolverine wool socks Silk socks Silk glove liners Cotton slacks or jeans Casual Shirt However, for Big Bend I will not bring the long underwear, wool socks, neckgaiter, breath guard, insulated Wellingtons (boots). The TourMaster jacket and pants, boots, gloves are breathable & water proof. (I'm always wearing my rain gear) Hope this helps and gives you a better idea on what to bring for your 'lectric gear.
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Bet the VP don't eat hot dogs when he travels. Also bet his bonus is based on your "suffering".
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It appears to be a 1950 Harley 125 Hummer. Renne wins!
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I agree. I don't think UPS wants to be in business. I don't use them period! Either to ship nor will I receive ANYTHING shipped to me by them. They have to deliberately damage the stuff I have received. I have had more stuff arrive crushed, smashed, destroyed from them than any other shipper. They just aren't worth it (time, money, paperwork, hassle). If I order something and the company refuses to ship by any other means I cancel the order and shop someplace else. My first choice is USPS and if too big/ heavy I use FedEx.
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Just finished a 4k+ trip. Put 108 gallons thru her. This is what I "averaged"; mpg was anywhere from a low of 32mpg to a high of 49mpg with an overall average of 38mpg. Most of the time I ran 89 octane as regular was only 85 with the corn juice in it.
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I replaced mine with the Iridium plug only because they last 3-4 times longer and are a pain to change, remove the tank, remove the "dog bone" one side at a time. I also did all the fluids, oil, filters etc. Mileage went from 38 to 41. Paid $5 something for them at O'Reilly Auto Parts.
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You are very welcome. And I just ordered a set of those pretty Rail Lights that I saw on your bike from Diamond-R.
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I thought the same thing. It would be nice to have one again. There was a dealer close by and I stopped in for a look-see. Kinda disappointed, the quality is not there. Most models still had drum brakes front & rear. The ones that have disk are still drum in the back. I agree with an earlier post, for the money, best spent on a used something else. Also, the dealer no longer sells them, he dropped them just couldn't sell them.
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You don't say how old you are (and you don't have too). I seriously believe it does make a difference though. I've noticed as I get older all my "back side" padding is slowly moving to my "front side". Seats are a difficult thing to fit. I've tried Corbin and Mustang. I finally found one that works for me. Kinda expensive, and you have to wait till they make it for you but they named it correctly. http://www.day-long.com/ I can ride sunup to sunset now without a problem. Not the prettiest looking seat, kinda looks like an old Farmall tractor seat (I think they were in the seat from sunup to sunset too) but it kept me from selling my first bike. It's the first thing I order when I get a new bike.
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An itch or an illness or an addiction? It never stops and I'm not sure I want it too either. I like looking at bikes. I like to see what the "new ones" have to offer. Mine are running good, put alot of money into them to make them "mine" not sure if I want to start over with a new one just yet. I've seen some things on the new ones and thought "that's nice" or "how clever" but nothing has really grabbed me and knocked my socks off to warrant me getting a new one. Till then I'll ride what I have, enjoy it and keep looking.
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That was the bike I had my eyes on. Again rumor, but I've read it's only getting 32mpg vs the advertised 36mpg and has been dyno tested at 74hp. Just FYI.
