XV1100SE

Sorry....have to work

If Carl is going I'm sure he won't mind you being a passenger. I know you two are "close".

Checked his carbs yesterday... were already nicely balanced

https://www.carbtune.com/ is what I have....and don't mind helping out a neighbour !

I'm partial to the Ontario rallies we had for a couple years....but then I am biased about them. Rallies that I miss and will hopefully be able to attend again : Maintenance Day (wide range of members from all over); WNY (great group of people). Work gets in the way of more travel....and the covid restrictions the past couple years of course. Hopefully with retirement in about 3 years I'll be free to do what I want and go where I want...

I think a carb tune will help....

I'm blushing from the good words that have been spoken. Pay it forward....I've been helped by several members and continue with the same attitude the majority of the members here have had. Help those that need assistance. Not enough space here to mention all that have provided me with support whether it was learning to do things on my bike, but also those members that made adapters and (shiny) parts. Members I've met and members I only know online...and having said that, credit where credit is due. If @Freebird hadn't started this site I wouldn't have the friends I've made over the years, wouldn't have learned what I have, and wouldn't be able to provide the same assistance to others that has been provided to me.

Group get togethers have definitely been missed the past couple years. Hopefully this summer people can meet 'n greet again. Sometimes the best way to attend one of these is to be the organizer.

Sorry to hear that Eileen is having issues. Hopefully something that can be treated easily.

Cameras have image stabilization. And don't forget....we are talking about a smooth running Venture...not a HD that rattles and shakes. 🙂

I have mine mounted on the left side of the handlebars and use the RAM mount. They have different lengths of extenders and I ordered one that puts the camera far enough to the side to be clear of the windscreen.

Nice looking bike !

I've used Microsoft Streets and Trips to map my routes, save it as a gps file and load it on my Garmin. Simple. In Streets and Trips you can set waypoints and identify gas stops

Yes, Canadian bikes got the metric only speedometer. U.S bikes have MPH/miles (odometer) but speedo has kilometers in small letters. In Ontario there seem to be a lot of bikes that were brought into Ontario for sale so you'll see several of them around.

Have a good season...stay safe.

Welcome to the site! Several Ontario members

Tony ....sounds like you've had several issues but one has to know that yours was one of the first year of the model. 2018 was when they first started making this generation and there were growing pains.

A lot of work but looks great to this point. Looking forward to seeing the final results.

Glad to hear that you got thru this quickly and with good news and result!

That's always a good thing ! I'm glad it isn't a severe condition and can be addressed. Wishing you and your family all the best.

Not sure how many others do this but I use running lights as a switched on toggle... Works great for my fuse block under the passenger back rest to power things like my USB charger amongst other things.

My thoughts are with you as well. Like others, my posting here reduced with Covid (and I'll admit partially to the new layout/software). I miss the regional meets and look forward to going to MD if/when it it happens again. As you mentioned, the regional get togethers held people together. Last time I got together with more than one member was when Carl helped Phil and I with our valve checks. I did meet one new member to sell him a windscreen and talk about the Venture. I think one of the other things that has caused posting to decrease is that the 2nd Gen hasn't been in production since 2013 and like the 1st Gen the number of riders has decreased. There are several "original" members that were regular posters that have fallen off due to health or retiring from riding. I've made several friends on here and look forward to meeting up with Canadian and U.S. members again. Don - I hope your surgery goes well. As I'm sure other members will agree....if there is anything anyone here can do for you don't be afraid to ask. We tend to be more "family" on here and there for each other when needed.

Sorry to hear this about Gary. My condolences to his family

I mounted mine on the left side. This way you can maintain throttle and brake if emergency. Controls for audio system are on the left so it made sense from that point of view as well.

You can try rumblingpride.com They were a special order item in 2013. If you need State/Country flags or masts they are very good quality. See this thread -