silverdeer0454
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Lil emergency crisis here! Maybe some help with info.
silverdeer0454 replied to Snaggletooth's topic in Watering Hole
Hope this helps: http://www.chasertv.com/watch/video-streams-in-imap/ The web site has live radar and video from storm chasers. From what I can see it looks like the storms have already passed through Norfolk and are now between Sioux City and Lincoln. If the link doesn't work let me know. When you get to the map just "double click" on the approximate area and it will zoom in. Click on any of the "cars" and it will show streaming video of what they see -
I have the Dunlop 404's and the rear tire is already at the wear bars....with less than 6k miles. I asked the dealer yesterday to check the balance and he said it was actually fine. I don't ride hard, lay rubber, or skid to a stop. The front tire has LOTS of tread left but I ordered Venom's front and rear. This discussion had made me think about asking the dealer to check and see if the wheel runs straight and to verify balance when they put the new tires on. The state of Washington just outlawed lead weights to balance tires and I think that law includes motorcycles as well so I'm not sure what they can do if its way out of balance.
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Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time. Larry - Camano Island Washington
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Mom and Dad's 55th anniversary
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From the album: Family
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Just got word from my siblings in Maine. My Mom's oncologist said her fight with stage 4 lung cancer may be coming to an end in the next few months. The cancer has spread to her liver and she is losing weight rapidly. The doctor told my Dad it's time to contact Hospice and make some final plans. Last week we were able to celebrate my parents 55th anniversary with all of her family. Close to 60 family members, including all 6 kids, spouses, grand children, and great grand children were able to attend. Mom told the doctor that this was all she was waiting for. My brothers, sisters, and myself only wish to pass along one thing: If you smoke, please, please stop before it's too late.
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Mom Passed
silverdeer0454 replied to etcswjoe's topic in Inspirational, Motivational, Prayer Requests, Etc.
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I have the Khromewerks pipes and I love them! The sound is loud but not annoying to me. It does tend to bug others when I go through a tunnel or underpass if they are beside me or behind me. The teenager in me comes out and I crack the throttle. Yup...Loud pipes are great! My bike has always run rich so I haven't bothered to consider re-jetting.
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Headed to Maine on Friday 3 June until Thursday the 9th. Unfortunately I'm flying from Seattle to Portland and not taking the Royal Star. If ANYONE is near Richmond Maine on Sunday the 5th of June meet me at the Richmond Grange Hall and help us celebrate my parents 55th wedding anniversary. My Dad has already invited the entire state so I'm inviting the rest of the nation.
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Mine has started the whine again after going away for about 1500 miles. I switched to Mobil One for motorcycles and added MotorKote, but it did come back. I have the Khrome Werks pipes with turn down tips and I now wear ear plugs and tell people its the "Turbo Waste Gate" (as first noted by another member of this awesome group). It's still the best bike out there for me and I wouldn't trade it for anything....yet.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time. Special Prayers.....Loaded.....Locked.....Sent!
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Updated pictures of "Bella"
Images added to a gallery album owned by silverdeer0454 in Member Albums
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From the album: Updated pictures of "Bella"
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From the album: Updated pictures of "Bella"
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There were 5 factors that made me follow him: 1. He was headed to the casino where I work as a Tribal Gaming Agent. 2. Our parking lot has 100% camera coverage so I knew everything would be captured on video. (I checked..It was) 3. The chances of someone with a Canadian license plate having a weapon is pretty slim. 4. As a Tribal Gaming Agent I have authority to detain, not arrest, someone who has violated a Tribal law or regulation on Tribal land until the arrival of Tribal Police. The event happened on Tribal land. 5. I'm 6'2 and 290lbs. He was half my size. Actually, this was the 1st time (and probably the last) where I followed someone to confront them. The adrenaline was really in charge when this happened, the mind wasn't thinking as clearly as it should have been. This (hindsight being 20/20) was something that would have been best to report to Tribal Police and let them take care of it, but at the time I was so angry that my only thought was to let him know how I felt. I believe he left our casino with less money than he arrived with and a better understanding of the concept of watching for motorcyclists.
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My closest call ever to being in a motorcycle accident. Canadian (Asian) pulled around me doing 60 - 65 in a 35 mph zone (2 lane road) Pulled back in front of me with less than 2 feet of clearance so he wouldn't head on a car in the other lane. The passenger in the back seat was watching and put her hand over her mouth. I locked up the back brakes, collected myself and followed him into the casino parking lot. I had to follow him around the lot for a bit because he probably thought I was going to clean his clock. When he finally backed into a parking spot I put the front wheel of my motorcycle right up to his bumper and motioned for him to step out. He shook his head "No" so I repeated the motion two more times. He got out and I chewed his a$$ and reminded him about the speed limit how close he came to hitting me. I'm still shaking...that was close.
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I sent the request to join. Didn't know about our "off-shoot" group there.
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I know lots of folks can't stand Facebook, but if you do use Facebook check out the following group. Lots of great questions, responses, etc and we steer them in this direction. Hopefully we pick up some more members. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_21338336667 Yamaha Royal Star Venture and Tour Deluxe Fans, and owners.
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I don't have a lot of mechanical experience but I have the carb tune and know how to use it. Buckley isn't too far from Camano Island so it would be a trip I would make. If it EVER stops raining! Good luck trying to get this organized, I tried to put together an M&E a couple of years back. Two (2) VR members showed up, 1 brought his wife, and 2 of my friends who were not members. Despite the "underwhelming" numbers I still met some pretty awesome people and had a great time! There is also a good chance I'm going to the Gathering Of The Guard in July in Cle Elum.
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Glad to hear she has been found!! I am very happy for your family but all of you are still in my Prayers because you will still face some challenges. Even tho Facebook has some issues it was also nice to know it played a part in helping to find her. Best wishes and God bless. Larry AKA Silverdeer
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NW "Gathering Of The Guard" is scheduled for July 23 and 24...Hope it dries out by then. Right now my bike is too clean to ride it in the rain.
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I just posted the news link on my Facebook page. With hundreds of friends/family nationwide I hope we can get the word out. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Larry AKA silverdeer0454
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Glad I did better than that as an Air Traffic Controller for 20 years. Separated aircraft MUCH better than red and blue blocks!
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Of course the "Harley" section will list local towing companies that specialize in motorcycle towing. Just kidding BJ! Love any machine with 2 wheels (sometimes 3 wheels)
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Sons Of Anarchy