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    Payment sent for one bell and a decal. This is the first time I used Pay Pal that way. Easy, isn't it!!!
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    I want a bell and a dome crest, but don't know how to submit the Pay Pal payment. HELP!!
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    BRILLIANT!!!
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    I used the RAM mount that sits on the clutch reservoir. It worked well for my Garmin Street Pilot (which got stolen) and now for my Nuvi 1450.
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    I like the HOG guidelines, thpugh with nine bikes, my club would split to one group of five, one of four. With luck, there will be enough Road Captains to be leading and tailing each group. I also totally agree with Marcarl. The rider owns the entire lane all the time. And things can go wonky on any turn, especially for a less experienced rider.
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    In a perfect world with experienced riders, maintaininng lane position in a staggered formation may be a good idea. HOWEVER, it ain't a perfect world, and the group ride protocols and practices I try to promote are designed for comfort and safety. I agree with Yamamike, you own the whole lane, and you are entitled to use it all, even when riding in a staggered group formation. At an intersection, if I am in the right path turning right, I will not start to move until the rear wheel of the bike ahead is clear of my front wheel. Similarly if I am in left path turning left. I am much more comfortable if the bike behind me follows the same practice... just in case they turn wide and take out my back wheel. The staggered formation is probably the safest way for a group of riders to travel together. Hower, in the twisties, I use ALL my lane to get maximum view around the corner, turn in to cut the apex, and accelerate out. I am much more concerned about looking out for hazards around the corner or providing improved alternatives in case of something (boulder, pot-hole, dead skunk) is in my track, than I am about maintaining a neat, stagger formation. The cops who ride side by side are professionals, who are MUCH better riders than most of the amateurs you will find in a group on a Sunday ride. Good discussion. Thanks, Rick!
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    While I totally concur with the comments about this guy's stupidity, I do not see it as an indictment against lane splitting. I think lane splitting is a great idea. It works in Europe and California. What does shock me is that anyone who rides a motorcycle would talk about blocking the lane or opening a cage door with the intent of injuring (or killing) a fellow motorcyclist. That is the sort of attitude that will prevent law-makers from allowing motorcycle riders to take advantage of their size and agility to get past the parked cages.
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    I am planning a visit to UK in April / May next year. Primary purpose is to meet my first grand-child, who is due in a few weeks. We will be staying in Midhurst, Sussex, and Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire areas. Can anyone point me to a place where I could rent a motorcycle (and helmets) for a few days while we are there? I would love to ride to Bath, Bristol, and Cornwall. Thanks for any suggestions!
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    Very nice! And there's even more BLING available for the Wing than the Venture. You have all winter to spend $$$ on the new ride!
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    Dano, I would be MOST interested to know what happens in your neck of the woods if you take the print-out in. If Yamaha covers the work for you, I have my case made, and my much-needed $200 back!!!!!
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    The dealer is a BMW and Yamaha shop. Perhaps there is some BMW influence here?
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    I had the creaking problem on my 2008 RSV with 20,000 Km on the clock. So, I took it to the Stealer who had relpaced the back tire earlier this year. I provided the bulletin from Yamaha found in this thread. Well, they did the work and fixed the creak. I was told that they did find some minor wear. The service desk guy said they spent 1 1/2 hours working on it. He spoke to the Service Manager about having this covered either by them Dealership or Yamaha. The response was that they would split the time... which had now increased to 3 hours! I spoke to the manager the next day, as I had to take the bike back as the rear brake was now working at about 50% to previously. I expressed my disgust that the problem was not covered either by them or by Yamaha. He said that he was still negotiating with Yamaha, and may be able to provide me with a credit. He also said that he had told Yamaha he was a upset that they, a Canadian Yamaha dealer, had never received the bulletin. It was only sent to the US dealers. He also said that, if this procedure is required every time a back wheel has to come off, it will increase the time by an hour, which he would need to add to the cost of a tire change. I am currently our about $200, and hoping for a credit. And I am still being a nice guy. That could change. Yamaha is also refusing to cover the cost of fixing the radio connections, so I will have to take that job on myself... and I am not particularly adept as a mechanic. My mistake was probably telling them how to fix it, rather than just saying, "The Radio is not working.":bang head: I am not thrilled with Yamaha right now, though I love the bike, and I love this forum for the wealth of information available.
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    They are re-paving for about 4 kilometers just outside Pemberton. Then the road is pretty good up to the last third, which is a bit broken up. There are some nice patches of new surface in the middle portion. In spite of the bits of rough road, it is still an awesome ride!
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    +1 on Highway 20 to Winthrop. It is a favourite of mine. I have to do it at least once a year. Leaving 27th August! YAAAY! This week-end we did Duffy Lake Road: AMAZING scenery. Some parts of the road are getting a little bumpy, but it is another "must do" ride while in this part of the world.
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    Just a reminder that, when you see any vehicle with an indicator blinking, it only tells you one thing: the vehicle's indicators work! Do NOT take it to mean that the vehicle is turning!
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    Welcome back, Rick. Good to see you have had time to even make a video! But, I think Nina need to feed you. You've lost weight!
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    I do a fair bit of group riding. A couple of thoughts from the Coast Riders Road Captain Training. Groups should be no more than 6 bikes. If there are 7 bikes... one group of 4, one of 3. Smaller groups are easier to manage in traffic, either in town or on a highway. It is true that, out on quiet country back roads, two or threee groups may come together, but we also tend to space out and enjoy the scenery! Each group has a road captain at front and back who know the route and the next destination / stop. It's good if everyone knows, but I often find many are simply interested in following, and will go wherever they are led! The purpose of group discipline is safety for the individuals in the group and providing other road users with the message that these bikes are a group, and as far as possible, should be treated as a single vehicle (a large semi?) when overtaking. A tight, small group is also likely to get through most traffic lights without getting split up. The question of the slow rider(s): First choice is to have a spirited group and a sedate group, and match riders to there preference, skull level, and riding style. But, given a situation with five bikes, one of which is unknown to me, I will go through the group ride guidelines, and put that person in second position, so I can keep an eye on abilities and style. In a group of known riders, my preference is to put the faster riders in front. This way, they are not pressuring the slower guys into over-stretching themselves. The difference between riders mostly comes in the twisties... which is also where the fun is! So... the fast riders can blast through the twisties, and slow down when the road straightens out. Once the slower riders are through, they can speed up and re-group. I really like the last graphic in the op which shows one bike hanging back at a corner when the bike behind has dropped back! It's something we try to do both in town and in the country... always keep an eye on the bike behind you. Funny, that doesn't always happen! My Club's "Group Riding Protocols" are available from the "Ride Calendar" page at www.coastriders.ca. Ride Safe, and Ride Your Own Ride!
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    We have had two days of summer so far this year, interspersed with typical March weather. I tried to find summer, and got this: INSTALLING SUMMER..... ███████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 44% DONE. Installation failed. 404 error: Season not found. The season you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable. Please try again next year............
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    Keys

    Panjandrum replied to scooter45's topic in Watering Hole

    I had the key for my '08 stolen together with the leather jacket that it was in. My insurance covered the cost of re-keying ALL the locks on the bike ($650 I think), so I still have one key to unlock everything. So, clearly it is possible to re-do the locks on the bags, gas cap and helmet locks. I beleive they did have to replace the ignition lock... then made the others work with the new key.
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    I use synthetic oil, and I do think it makes for smoother shifting. I have noticesd a bit of a clunk sometimes on gear shifting. Other times... not so much. It seems to be much less likely when I shift up with the heel, rather than the toe. No idea why that might be. I have concluded that the reason for the occasional clunk is somewhere between the seat and the handlebars.
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    Thanks for the tips. I am not fanatical about cleaning the bike, but it does seem to go better when it gleams. Shiny chrome is also a safety feature! I do ride, and on a trip, clean nothing but the lights and screen, expecially after riding through rain. Cheers!
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    Rick, You may be misguided after looking at my silver (grey) bike. It never seems to look dirty because I always seem to be cleaning it!
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    Cleaning my Honda ST was a breeze... like cleaning a car with all that tupperware. I LOVE my Venture, especially when it is gleaming clean, but what a PAIN to get it there. I am sure there are many tips that members might share. What's the best way to: Clean (and wax?) the paint? (I used boat wax on the ST) Keep the chrome gleaming? Clean in the nooks and crannies? Keep the stock seats clean? Maintain black plastic (bib, radio, etc)? Clean the back wheel? Clean the windshield (I use Pledge) Any suggestions about tools, rags, chamois, microfiber, tooth-brushes, bottle brushes, waterless solutions? What about wiping the bike down without water? (I am concerned that the grime will scratch the paint, chrome, etc. My partner, Dianne has a good way of keeping her V-Star clean. She gets me to do it!
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    That boy's been practicing! (I wonder how he would do on a Venture.)
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    ...but what sort of example is he setting? No helmet, leathers, or gloves! I think this was a photo op.
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