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I'm 6'3" but I don't have long arms. I have "average" arms, average being the spread of your arms is equal to your height. Some shorter people have longer arms and visa-versa for some taller folks. I too found turning the top bars down as far as they would go without hitting the tank cover in a tight turn was very beneficial. I did not suffer so much from arm fatigue but more wrist cramp from the unnatural bend angle at the wrists when holding the hand grips. I discovered this adjustment initially on my Virago which if anything had worse wrist angles when the bars were in the OEM position. In order to get a perfect alignment between the bars and my wrists with enough clearance to do a tight turn it was necessary to install taller risers. It is my intention to add some risers to the Venture so I can file off the little stopper knob on the Venture bars and drop them a little more. I did that too and it also helped. In order to shift cleanly it is necessary for me to move my heel forward onto the peg which raises my foot up snug against the toe shift lever. Not so great for fast shifting but works very well when riding for long distances. When my Venture stops falling apart I hope to have the time to come up with a way to move the shift lever and pegs farther forward.

So is Tequila. heeheeheehee [burp]

Hail to GOD. Point of clarification: For those who don't know, in some organizations admins are known as GOD, an acronym for Gatherer Of Data.

Instead of moving from Vancouver to Ontari-ari-io it might have been a better choice to simply hop the pond to VI. We haven't had much rain this Spring, no snow in the Winter and the temps during this heat wave have not quite reached 80F except for on Saltspring Island of course where for some reason there seems to be some extra hot air.

I had Spitfire II's on my Virago and found centre groove made the tire squiggly on steel bridge decks and tended to follow tar snakes. When I put E3's on the Virago there was no more tracking. As for the tread pattern being minimal, the E3's have softer rubber compounds on the edges and firmer in the centre which grip the road very well when cornering while still giving excellent wear on the highway. I got about 28,000 km from the Spitfire II's before they needed to be replaced. So far I have 32,000 km on the E3's which look to be about half worn. I put E3's on the Venture as well but since it spends more time in my shop than on the road I have no stats for it but it handles just as well. I ride all year in all weather except for when there is ice on the road and haven't insured my Mustang for 3 years. Take Earl's advice.

I think if you had a data plan then a smartphone or tablet might give you what you want. There are quite a few weather radar sites like this one that display currently active conditions.

Don't let yourself get hung up on getting Red River Cereal. Before I started using the cereal I used a combination of cracked wheat and whole flax seeds. I liked that the cereal was comprised of several different grains. When substituting anything the change in structure will affect the amount of liquid required. Flakes will react different from whole grains which will be different from cracked grains. I moved away from the whole grains because they are more difficult to digest and can move through your system untouched. I have started working a rye version of this recipe which substitutes rye flour for the whole wheat flour and uses molasses rather than sugar. This has changed the amount of water required. Probably due more to the molasses than the flour. Baking is like chemistry and requires strict adherence to quantity to get consistent results. And then there is the yeast which is like an X-factor... is it fresh or stale, is it meant for bread machines. I buy bulk bread machine yeast and keep it in the fridge in a sealed container but it comes from an open bin at the store. With all the trial and error adjustments there was only one loaf that was a real failure, small and dense, most of the adjustments were required to get the size of a slice to fit in the toaster without having to flip it over. I do ramble on don't I.

It probably is not too important but I have a 3 pound Black and Decker horizontal pan machine with two paddles. Despite what the recipe says Red River Cereal is a mix of cracked flax, wheat and rye and whole flax seeds. That is for substitution purposes if Red River Cereal is not available in the US. This recipe has a lot of fiber and so a couple of slices is almost a meal in itself. I'm passing this on as a warning for those who are not used to eating much fiber and I won't go into the consequences that might follow. Pegasus1300 Have you ever tried this bread "by hand"?: No I never have made bread by hand. I have thought of letting my bread machine do the mixing and kneading then put the dough in a pan for the final rise and baking. The only disadvantage I can think of when using a bread machine is the bread bakes around the mixing paddles so they need to be carefully cut out which, no matter how you slice it, leaves holes. I have on occasion made no-knead Ciabata bread and no-knead Foccatia bread. I do like the convenience of using a bread machine. It take about 30 minutes to assemble the ingredients and then you can forget about it for about 3 hours and 48 minutes. N3FOL We have a bread maker at home, but it looks complicated to use.: I understand some machines may be complicated but the two I have had were really simple to use. There are selections for 3 different sizes 1, 2 and 3 lb loaves. There are 3 selections for dark, medium and light. There is a menu selection for the type of bread. In this case I use the whole wheat one. This selection controls the length of time for kneading, rising and baking which would vary depending on the type of bread and the type of flour being used. It's pretty much automatic. Wade 2000 Sounds good! I just emailed it to the wife. She is a bread making guru so I have confidence I will be trying it soon. Thanks!: That would be great, I'm really looking forward to hearing how it turns out. Tell her when it first starts mixing it will look like it is way too wet but not to worry because the whole grains take quite a while to soak up the moisture. mini-muffin Thanks I'll try it. Might have to go to VA for some of the ingredients. One bad part about living here is the stores don't always have the stuff you want. I'll let you know how it turns out, when I get all the ingredients.: A lot of people are not familiar with quinoa, an ancient grain from the Andes, which is one of the few plants that has a complete protein. Our Costco sells it so I expect it should be available in most parts of the US. Apparently there is also some difference between Canadian flour and American flour that might require a slight modification in the amount of water being used.

For the past year or so I have been developing a whole wheat whole grain, high fiber bread recipe. I've now made about 20 loaves that are consistent in size and texture. Now that it is done I thought I would share it with anyone who was interested. The texture is much lighter than pumpernickel and somewhat firmer than store bought Ancient Grains or Squirrely type breads which would I guess make it a solid medium density bread. I use it for sandwiches and toast but it really shines in a panini press and as a hamburger "bun" because it doesn't turn into a gooey dough when eaten. Hearty Multigrain Bread Servings: 12 This bread is a medium textured loaf appropriate for sandwiches, spreads or eating with a meal. The texture is solid and hearty; yet light and sweet. Ingredients: A : Combine in bread pan: 1/4 c Red River Cereal (mixture of cracked flax, rye and wheat and whole flax grains) 1/4 c quinoa Heat 7 fl.oz. water to boiling (microwave 2min) and add to cereal. Let stand 20 minutes or longer, it's not critical Add 7 fl.oz. cold water. 2 Tbs olive oil 1/4 c packed demerara sugar or brown sugar as you prefer 1 tsp salt 1 egg B : Combine in bowl prior to adding to bread pan: 9 oz Multigrain or whole wheat bread flour 1/4 c gluten topped up to 9 oz mark with whole wheat flour 1/4 c flax seeds milled 1/4 c oats or nine grain cereal or porrige oats 1/4 c bran 1/4 c dry milk powder, buttermilk powder is even better C: Add on top of other ingredients in bread pan: 1 tsp bread machine yeast 1/2 c sunflower seeds raw 1/2 c pumpkin seeds raw Optional - add at ingredient beep 1/4 c sesame seeds or 1/4 c poppy seeds Directions: Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine. Do "part A" first to give extra time for soaking grains. Do "part B" and add to bread pan Do "part C". Select whole wheat cycle and 3 lb loaf. Start Note: When measuring flour - scooping with a measuring cup will pack more flour into the same volumn. The technique I use is to use a small scoop and "spoon" the flour into the measuring cup then shake to level a few times. If anyone decides to try this let me know how it goes.

To be exonerated it is necessary to have a trial. To have a trial it is necessary to be charged with an offence. No charges mean no trial which also means no exoneration for either party. Not the same kettle of fish here unless with your analogy you think the child is somehow to blame. In this case, one story is correct or the other one is correct or neither are correct. The "truth" often depends on witness statements. Through my job I get to observe a lot of trials in traffic court and I can tell you without any stretch of the imagination witness statements are not worth the powder it would take to blow them to Kingdom Come. Yah, sure, but that's just your side of the story. Thanks Rick...I think. Good to know you are in a corner anyway. In any event that is probably the safest place to keep you.

Yes, I'm back at work. Took one day off because the pain was too intense to work, actually to do much of anything, but after that it was bearable so I returned. We are somewhat shorthanded. It was on my work scooter which unfortunately was a total write off as it was almost new with only 2000 km. They just started to replace the Honda Jazz scooters, which were discontinued, with the Honda Giorno. I was riding the first replacement, kind of embarrassing to have wrecked it. It doesn't take much to total one of those little scoots. They are only about $2400 so even after two years it is questionable to do any major maintenance on them. I had put about 35,000 km on my last scoot over the course of about 18 months when the CV drive belt went on it. Someone was doing some math.

There are a few aches and pains remaining but for the most part I have recovered from the worst effect of the impact. Been trying to come up with something useful to take away from this incident but I got nothing except to thank my lucky stars since the consequences could have been so much worse It seems there are conflicting eye witness accounts so no charges are contemplated for anyone. Thanks for asking.

Worked for me. Think you need a new computer.

Thanks to all for the good wishes, they are much appreciated. Still haven't heard anything from the "Powers that Be" regarding my situation. Surprisingly enough, my helmet showed no visible indication of damage or any type of contact. It does point out that a helmet is not necessary in every collision. That fact will never encourage me to ride anywhere without one though. Since the subject came up, thought I would put that little tidbit out there to give solace and support to those who like to live on the edge.

Ya, that was me. Put a pretty big dent in the truck but I'm alright, just a big pain in my chest with slight pain in my left arm and leg. Thanks for asking. I'm very upset at the moment though. Heard on the news about an hour ago that I will be charged with running a red light. Haven't heard from the police yet though but got a call in to them when they start work to find out for sure. The green light light countdown timer was at 2 when I entered the intersection so there was still lots of time for me to get across. Not sure how this is going to play out. In any case I was pretty lucky.

Gary, thanks for leaving the easy one for me. Clicks is what you should hear from the fuel pump. Up to 5 or 6 and then it will shut off. If the engine has not been started for a while it might be necessary to cycle the ignition once or twice more to get the carbs full.

Heard the same thing about Mexico. Have a couple of friends who got the work done just across the border from Yuma AZ for 1/3 to 1/2 what it would cost here. They are happy with the quality of work.

Hahahahaha, better chance of winning Powerball. Nice to have a dream though.

Yes, good advice. Had a look at my main fuse and there are two or three spare links in the slot but the cover is held together with electrical tape so an upgrade will be in it's future.

Yah, funny thing today you can buy a car that costs less than a bike and that gets better mileage.

Yuppers, that's the one. Thought it might be the starter solenoid but I can only see the two large connection points so it didn't look like a solenoid to me. Thanks for clearing that up for me. It's always good to know where things are located if, or better, when the time comes to fix it.

Watch that "We" business Rick. I ride every day that is not icy and there was no ice around here this past winter. I suspect bikes cost more because waterproofing is expensive. (That's not me being depressed, just my personal rain cloud. ) If you save up for a ferry trip you too could ride more often.

Don't have a pic, not sure if a useful one one can be taken. The positive battery cable is connected directly to it between the left fairing and the battery. From that connection there is a large wire going down to the starter. Doesn't look like a solenoid to me but can't see it very well. Was cleaning up trying to reduce the clutter attached to the POS terminal and thought that connection would be a good place to hook up the POS buss strip I had installed for powering some relays and the R/R. Found out it wasn't a good choice when there was no charging and the volt meter dropped like a rock into the yellow in about 30 seconds of running. Expect someone knows what I'm referring to.

I understand this is only the diaphragms. Even though the titles show a difference between the 1200 and the 1300, the Fitment lists for the SD1X4 and the SD-10 indicate they both will fit the 1300. Oh well, probably just a lazy WebMaster who pasted the same list for both of them. In any case, it looks like I need to get in touch with Martin before ordering. If that is true then perhaps the SD-10 will also fit both MkI and MkII. Why does everything always have to be so complicated? Forgot to ask, what is Martin's email address?

Looking at Sirius, they have SD1x4 diaphragms for $99.99 for 4 pieces and SD-10 for $17.99 which is each. Seems to be wrong to offer 1 piece for much less than 4 pieces. Anyone able to shed some light on this? Also, how does one get the VR.org discount?