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I have found that at minus 10 degrees , no wind and a dry road a 15 - 20 minute ride beats sitting in the coffee shop talking about a bike ride ... But I did stop in at coffee shop after the ride to warm up with a hot drink ..And besides that a ride down the road even on a cool day like does the bike a lot of good I agree with this comment! It seems to be a much more spirited ride as bike likes the colder temp! Also does the BODY and MIND good!!!!!!!!!!!! I do not have any heated options on bike or clothing. Just make sure I have liners and extra shirt or my Frog Toggs in saddle bags to put over coat to lessen wind penetration As soon as rain stops I will try to get out again as temp is to be around 5 to 7deg cel today. Was out the other day blowing snow with my modified lawn tractor.

Have a GREAT THANKSGIVING from Phantom Wife and I !!!!!!!!!

Just got back from another 3 hour ride ! Took all the curvy roads I could find and stopped by Timmies to have a coffee and conversation with a couple guys who said they were jellous of me! One guy is just getting into bikeing and the other has 8 bikes in different condition.( no Harleys) A few Yamahas and a Triumph . Took similar ride yesturday and talked to Gold Wing ridder who keeps his bike ready to ride just like me.

I have an AGM battery also and usually leave it on trickle charger for the winter (except when there are clear roads from now till spring and am riding around). I do have a 220v heater in garage but only to take chill off as I go in and out all the time plowing and blowing snow ❄!

Went for coffee 34klm away this afternoon. Was around 4celcius and very windy. Left around 2pm and got back around 4pm. Just started raining about 10min before I rode into garage. Didn't get too wet but had to blow off water before rain spots set in.

Yes I did as it was last minute choice as I only had so much time before I had to be home.

Yes I was and looking forward to a few more before snow flies!!!!

Went for a 4 hour ride from Port Rowan Ontario to Port Dover Ontario yesterday around 10am. Had coffee at Tim Horton's then rode home. Couldn't call it a Fall Ride as trees weren't turning color yet ! Got back a few hours before it rained.

Just got back from a 2 hour ride and have changed oil and filter.

So sorry to see all these people leaving!! Was hoping to see and meet more since I retired last year but because of Covid this is getting harder to be a reality!

With Phantom Wife being so thrifty ??? I just cut and shaped my own to fit contour around bolt below where oil is put in .

My 2012 came stock with the plug and was told it was for CD player which I would need good luck trying to find one!!!

Also looking forward to getting together again also!!

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! Nice looking bike!!

Nice pictures!!!

Also hoping for a speedy recovery for this pair of great people!!

Great looking bike!

Sorry to hear! Hoping for speedy recovery!!

I also lost the shifter bolt going down highway at 120klm going to U.S. border. Took bolt out of side cover under seat.

@larrydr I agree with that!! Also way too much heat!!

I agree also! Took one for test ride when at the New York Rally and didn't mind it at all accept it was V-twin and belt drive. Handled pretty good(didn't notice extra weight). Seemed to have enough power for a tour bike. Price U.S. to Canadian was not great as they were around $26,000 U.S. and around $32,000 to $36,000Canadian.(still around this price) Before I bought my 2012 Venture I was looking into buying a touring Harley and had a loaded Road Star and they WOULDN'T even look at it BUT their friend would GIVE me $3500 so checked and bought Venture at Yamaha and they could ONLY give me $5500 so bought it!

Was grateful to be lucky enough to meet him a couple times over the years and will miss seeing him again(at least until he comes back for a visit). I don't remember having the pleasure of meeting Tips tho.( I know it's the same with some not meeting Phantom Wife also)

Agree with everyone here! Welcome back!!

Guessing Spider?

Looking forward to more ridding and meet ups also!!!