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  1. The Marshal
    I have the Nolan N102 Modular, with the OUTSIDE sun shield (N103 has INSIDE) Its a heavy helmet, but I don't notice that anymore. It is excellent for comfort, noise, headwobble at speed, and the NCom system works excellent with my iPhone. Really, my only complaint is that the strap doesn't have a D-Ring on it as well, so that I can chain it to the bike. Not that I want to give up the quick-connect system, mind you. Then again, I am always leary of chaining a helmet with the bluetooth gear in it to the bike while its unattended.
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    I like Harleys. Really. I just don't want to pay to keep them running. I put 10K trouble free miles on my VStar 1300 last year. Only changed the oil, filters, plugs, and tires. My good friend from work has a 100th Anniv Springer. He has put $40K into it; rebuilt the jugs/pistons etc. Last Nov. it crapped out on him while on a ride - the oil stopped oil'in. Almost $5K later, he is gonna get it back next month. In that time, I have put over 2000 trouble free miles on my RSTD. I just don't want to spend that kind of money for something that (appears to be) less reliable. Now, if I *was* going to drop the bux, I would be looking at the Victory bikes. Yowsers!! Victory knows how to build a sexy bike!! I have heard that the quality is far above what you get with 'other' American made motorcycles. To each his own. That is why there are LOTS of different M/Cs out there........ ~Bill
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    SilvrT, I have done it before with my V* 1300, which is a lighter bike at 680 wet. However, the one time that when I got up and accidentally used my hand for leverage and *almost* pushed the bike over on its right side (I caught it as I sprang upright) convinced me that: A) the block-under-kickstand has some compromises B) I am clumsy at times. So now I just make the Purty Wife sit on the motorcycle and hold it upright. Easy, and fun to see her wrestle those bikes. ~Bill
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    That is the way I do it. Its too dangerous putting a block under the kickstand to level it, so if I had to do it by myself I would use the M/C Jack and level it that way. ~Bill
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    For the Lazy amongst us, I highly recommend the Kuryakn Triple Whammy #4602 Now this says it is for the VStar 1300 .... well it plugs right in to my 2007 RSTD with no problemos. The beauty of this thing it is Plug n PLay. Takes a whole 10 minutes to install. Comes with the clear lenses, 2 red bulbs, the unit and a load equalizer, which you will use. There is a removable jumper on the unit, that when in place causes the turn signals & brake to flash *4 times* when you hit the brakes. If you remove the jumper, it will not flash. This is a huge safety upgrade, IMO, and should be one of the first purchases on the list. http://www.kuryakyn.com/images/item/MainProduct/4603-1.jpg ~Bill
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    Peter, I have really enjoyed my 1300! Now, it is not near the powerful Beast my RSTD is, but it has a lot of things going for it: Starts right up, super smooth ride, great gas mileage, more than enough power to cruise the freeways, etc. If you have a Harbor Freight near you (or harborfreight.com), they sell a yellow Motorcycle Jack for $79-$89 dollars, depending when it is on sale (or their coupons) This jack is great for the 1300, and has no problems lifting the RSTD. Yes, lowers on the 1300 are a *must*. The airflow is such that it will bounce your noggin like a ball in a bingo shaker. I personally put on the National Cycle windshield and stainless lowers, and couldn't be happier. You can run down the road at 50mph wearing a ballcap (the normal way!) and not lose it. All but eliminates the head bob at anything less than 70mph. After that, it depends on your gear. Join the 1300Tourer.com website for in-depth stuff on your 1300. Great bunch of guys over there as well....
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    Well, Peter, I have had a Vstar 1300 for almost 2 years, and it has been a fabulous bike. That said, I don't know of *anyone* on the 1300tourer.com forum having an issue with the belt failing. And searching the 1300tourer.com and the 1300Rider Delphi forum brought up no new results for Center Stands. Only 1 guy made them for himself, then removed them because the center stand caused issues (look, dragging, in the way) ~Bill
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    The Marshal replied to CMIKE's topic in Watering Hole

    The American Community Survey. Its legitimate. Official Website: http://www.census.gov/acs/www/ I read the FAQs, and it is Random, Yearly, and does have a increased fine from 100 - 5000 dollars for failure to respond correctly. Wow this is so not good. And the Gov't is all so worried about my medical records with that HIPA junk?!?
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    I have a Nolan 102 with the Ebox Bluetooth setup. Figure $600 plus in the helmet. Nope. I don't leave it sitting anywhere.
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    Take the left hand case side off. Turn on the PC. See if the fan is spinning on the CPU. If not, turn it off. A replacement fan is about $12-$16 A replacement CPU Cooler (fan and aluminum/copper block) is about $25-$55 Takes a flathead screwdriver, patience, and 20 minutes to replace.
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    Just this last Friday I sent an email to Shane at www.sscustomcycle.com He is the guy I usually buy my Yamaha aftermarket parts from, as I was also researching these pipes. He quoted me $650 Shipped ($625 + $25 for shipping) for the exhaust package for the Venture/Tour Deluxe. I verified that is was not 'special pricing' for me, and he laughed and said "Of course it is special pricing, good for anyone that asks." He said he has never put them on a Venture/Tour Deluxe, but that he did install them on a RoadStar and was very pleased with the overall quality and the sound. I would be a guinea pig, if the money was available... doh! If you buy it from Shane, mention me and maybe he'll send me a t-shirt or something. Heheh. ~Bill
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