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Sorry.... that shouldn't come into this. Doesn't matter whether they were white/black/purple... we've all seen idiots on bikes that should not be allowed to ride.

That explains why there were no other cars/trucks on the highway. During the chase I had noticed several bikes joining in from the on ramps. Them blocking the on ramps to keep other vehicles off the highway makes sense now. It is a shame the one biker was so seriously injured. Word I heard was that he was one of the bikers to go back to "help" the rider that had cut in front of the SUV, came to a stop and was hit. When the SUV accelerated to get away he was the one that got run over, not the one that started all this. The wife of the one that was seriously injured should blame the biker group, not the driver of the SUV. For the riders to close off the highway, be blocking on ramps, blocking all the lanes, ride like a bunch of hooligans...they should all lose their bikes/licenses. We met up with a friend on the weekend and a group of riders that he rides with happened to stop at the same coffee shop. Hearing them talk and seeing them pull out of the coffee shop, I'm glad I don't ride with them. Several loud bikes, riders saying how they were moving up and down the group as they were riding, how fast some of them pulled out into traffic...glad I ride with a "tame" group.

Look at J&M

The one from Carbon One (Larry) is the way to go. Get it with the legs for easy storage and stability when working on the bike. $155 - http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=3729&title=carbon-one-freestanding-lift-adapter&cat=24 If you are looking for a post with a diagram, look at http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=27911 Also see : http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=20556

It served you well and the new owner will get lots of enjoyment out of it. Don't see the clown noses on it... take it you transferred them over to the HD or the boat? :-)

I picked up an automotive cigarette lighter at Canadian Tire a couple years ago and mounted it in the hole on the left side below the passenger seat. It isn't a marine grade...just a normal cigarette lighter. Powered to a fuse panel I added with a 5A fuse. In 3 years riding in all kinds of weather I have not had an problems with it. At less than $10 if it does stop working it is cheap to replace. Power is on all the time so if I need to use the compressor with the bike turned off it will work.

This isn't setting a precedent now is it? Do we ALL have to get a Harley so we can follow Freebird and be on both sites? What if he starts a boating forum now? Geez.... this is going to be more expensive than $12 a year

Has anyone tried heaters like the ones at Aerostich ? http://www.aerostich.com/heated-grip-kit.html Only $32 2amps Hi/Low/off http://www.aerostich.com/a-to-b-utilities/rider-comfort/grips-accessories/arctic-grip-heaters.html $52 3amps Hi/Low/off These ones go over the grips - http://www.aerostich.com/a-to-b-utilities/rider-comfort/grips-accessories/aerostich-warm-wrap-grips.html 1.6amps

Another option might be to cut off the plug that is there and use one that you can easily find at a store.

Not trying to hijack this thread but since it is about air horns.... I have a Stebel on the right and want to add another horn on the left. Both have their own compressor. Should I wire the second one into the same relay or use one for each?

Don't forget to add HST !

I picked up some cleaner at a Yamaha dealer and it smells like Pledge. From what I've read, you can use Pledge on body work and wind screen. Don't use it (or anything else) on the seat, handle grips, or electronics...or tires.

Jeff...how do you want payment? Paypal would be the easiest but can send a bank draft if you prefer. If you want Paypal, just pm your email address when you know the amount.

Pygmies on a stick comes to mind. Maybe for hanging Harley parts found on the road?

Clearview has a care and maintenance section - http://www.clearviewshields.com/care-and-maintenance/

PM sent. Bob...looks like another package will be on the way !

What if I pay for shipping ? Can provide you with a U.S. address near Buffalo (thanks to BongoBob !) I'd be interested in the tinted.

If the tires are more than 7 years old the recommendation is to replace them. No sense putting your life in the hands of old rubber. Have you tried starting the bike yet?

Bad timing. I was in Iowa City first week of August and would have taken one of the shields off your hands.

My shock groans in the morning also. The tech at the dealer told me the same thing - needs to be lubed. He also recommended having some air pressure in the shock (I run at 25psi)

Just thought...I don't have it, maybe I need it? It is chrome !

Couple things about the list.... 1) " on the way back, fill the tank up...add the gasoline stabilizer that you bought right before you fill the tank...wait until the end of the ride to visit the local gas station" - I add fuel stabilizer to a low fuel tank and take it for a ride. I put in a full can of Seafoam so that the ratio of fuel/Seafoam is high on the Seafoam side. This makes sure the stabilizer goes thru the system and is present in the fuel lines and carbs. Stop at a gas station as close to home as you can and fill it up. For me that is two blocks away from home. I put in a high octane fuel (94 octane) since it is supposed to have the lowest (or no) amount of ethanol and because it is close to winter the tanks at the gas station have their "winter gas". Then I park the bike and turn off the fuel petcock 2) "Get cheap-ass oil" - disagree with this. I do a regular oil change (change the oil filter IF it is on the schedule) and use my normal oil. I don't want to have to worry about whether or not it has friction modifiers or not. I know that what I use is "good" oil - Rotella T6. If I've recently changed the oil I don't do it again. If I'm near the change period I will change the oil but only if I'm near the scheduled change. Because I run the engine once in a while over the winter I'm not as worried about sludge collecting. 3) Fogging the cylinders, drain the carbs - I've never done this on my bikes. Carbs should have a good amount of Seafoam in them and running the bike periodically over the winter coats the cylinders. 4) Cover intake/exhaust openings - never done this on my bikes except one year when my old bike was parked inside a garden shed. I don't have a concern about rodents "nesting" in my pipes since I park the bike in my garage and I like to start the bike periodically during the winter (on warmer days when it is above freezing). I run the bike to make sure oil gets moved around, cylinders get a coating, fuel flows thru the carbs. I make sure the bike runs long enough to burn off any moisture/condensation on/in the engine and exhaust 5) Remove and charge the battery - I leave the battery in the bike and about once a week I connect a battery to a charger overnight (this year I got a Deka AGM battery and a Battery Tender and will probably follow the same procedure). Parked inside the garage it does get cold but I've never had an issue of a battery freezing. We don't live in the Arctic and the coldest it might get is -30C/-22F OUTSIDE. I don't start the bike when it is that cold... I will when it is +5C/40F. 6) Wash and wax the bike - I do this before the end of October but I'll also use S100. We've had snow on Halloween so I make sure the bike is clean and ready to be parked for winter before the end of October. I won't ride once they put the salt/brine on the road. If I ride the bike after washing/waxing it I don't worry about a little dust/dirt being on it over the winter 7) Protect the bike's exposed metal - I don't spray any lubricant on the bike. I start the bike over the winter and spraying it would just burn off when I warmed it up and possibly leave stains 8) Cover the bike - I have a cover I use overnight during the summer when travelling : so people don't know what is under the cover (so to speak); if it is going to rain; or if there will be dew in the morning. I don't cover the bike in the garage over the winter. This way there is no cover to trap moisture (even though I have a "breathable" cover). What dust may fall on the bike isn't going to hurt. Being in the garage (on my Carbon One lift with legs) the bike is out of the elements I would also add : - make sure the tire pressures are set properly. Even though the bike is on the lift over the winter and the tires not on the ground, having the proper pressure reduces the chance of tire cracking from being under inflated (in my mind anyway). If I have to move the bike in the garage and take it off the stand I know the tires will have pressure in them - winter is the time to do additions or maintenance on the bike. Adding chrome, reworking some wiring is best when you can't ride. Riding season is for riding.

What is the bar I have the arrow pointing to in the attached picture?

I had a '99 Virago 1100 and it was a great bike. The only issues I'm aware of with the Virago's were early 80's and that was a charging issue I believe. If it is truly seized...consider what a motor would cost you. I sold my "mint" '99 two years ago for $3700 and that was for a bike that was in show room condition.

Totally agree !