WilCruise
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Good to hear about the progress Dan! It'll get there with some more persistence - stick with it Bud! We're all routin' for you.
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I brought my '03 up to Kitchener in a rented 5X9 ramp trailer. It was about 3' high all around - not enclosed, but the RSV fit with about 5" to spare length-wise. I think this would be the absolute smallest trailer size that could close up around it. If it was fully enclosed it'd be REALLY tight! If I we buying an enclosed trailer I'd go with at least 7X10 - probably 7-8 X 12 to give a bit of room for getting around it while securing and for accommodating some gear. -
A great event with great people and fantastic hosts! Thanks to everyone, Mary & I had a great time!
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Just in case anyone missed it, Don is soliciting requests for the 09 location on this thread: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24877
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That may well be the second best looking Venture color I've ever seen!
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I'd like to see it in Tennessee. Western preferably. Lots of good riding, usually reasonably good weather. Opportunities to create rides covering any of: Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi from there including all of the great rides and destination within Tenn. Also a fairly central location so should be accessibly by many. I think we have a pretty large group of members from that area as well.
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back to the sticky seat
WilCruise replied to PBJ's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I saw a post about two years ago (maybe pre-crash) where someone had luck with carb cleaner getting the gunk off the old brown seats. I tried some Seafoam, but no luck that way. I gave up after getting a parts bike with a good seat. Before you spend a ton of money you may want to try that though. What's the worst that could happen... need to replace the seat? -
Had a sidecar that I never got onto the bike. Here's what I learned on some of your questions though:
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I use Gixen.com and have had very good results.
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I've never see a truly comprehensive comparison of vehicle pollution. Electricity in the states is mostly produced by burning coal. That ain't pollution free by any means, but I never see that mentioned in any articles about the hybrids. Then there are the alternate fuels that diesel vehicles can burn - I don't know the emission result of using those either. In any case the only foolproof way to reduce individual emissions is to drive less or drive with less consumption of the same fuel. Like, say... riding on two wheels!
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I'm in support of you being a super moderator... to a point. If you start wearing one of those leotards as a suit that'll cross the line though! :rotf:
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And a video - a bit shaky in the start, but it straightens out: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQe13yr-UrU]YouTube - Thursday Departure[/ame]
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Here are a batch of pics I got:
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Got word from him while we were at the rally and he confirmed he's just been really busy with activity surrounding the 4th and fireworks displays.
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In fairness to the 2nd gen crowd, it was an after-market add-on that crapped out, not anything stock on the bike. I'm just glad it happened while Don was with the group and not while he and Sarah were out on the road on their own.
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We're back as well. It was great to see / meet everyone! I have some great photos and the start of the Thursday ride departure on video. I'll get that posted in the next day or so. I second the big thanks to Reiny, Hal, Daryl and the other guys who helped on the organization and rides throughout the week. It was a great time and Mary & I loved being there!
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It has been a few weeks since I've seen activity from him too. This IS his busy time of year with the fireworks and all so it's not unusual for him to get tied up for a while around now.
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Thanks Brad. We've been watching it for a week or so now and it seems to be changing for the better the closer we get to the dates. Worst case appears to be the odd shower - sometimes welcome if it gets muggy!
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Mary & I will be arriving late Saturday at Bingemans. We'll be at site #800 (full hookups there - no roughing it this time around).
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Rear wheel whine while leaning left at 80 kmh
WilCruise replied to Cdnlouie's topic in General Tech Talk
I had the same thing with the Dunlops. Swapped to Avons this spring and it's gone. -
That's good news. I had the same initial reaction when I read the title of the post. Looking forward to seeing you again in Kitchner. We'll be in our Class "C". not looking forward to the fuel bill but whatever it is I'm sure it'll be worth it.
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While I am a FIRM believer of freedom of speech, I'm in support of Don & mods on this one. There's a time and a place. Plenty of other places to undertake this type of discussion / argument. This isn't the place as far as I and many others (not all) are concerned. I've seen politics and religion attack great institutions of country, family, friends etc. relentlessly. I'd personally prefer to keep this place focused a bit more closely on it's mission with occasional mild diversions. I suspect Don & mods would allow and support an occasional FYI link to another forum that exists as a discussion source and to promote awareness of such topics if they're really important to members. Perhaps that's a way to allow all sides on these issues to coexist peacefully and respectfully while supporting their right to express opinions?
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Getting Psyched! Everything about this trip looks to be fun (except maybe the gas stops in the motorhome).
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:rotf::rotf: Did MuffinMan hear that??
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Is it possible to tow one bike with another?
WilCruise replied to Dragonslayer's topic in Trailer Talk
Could probably pull it off, but I don't think the specs are in your favor. Unlike the car being towed with (effectively) four wheels down, I think you'd end up balancing 800+lbs on two wheels with your receiver / hitch managing the balancing act. The center of gravity probably wouldn't be pretty either. Net, net - it's a cool idea but probably wiser to look at other alternatives.