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  1. colmike
    I just purchased a Firstgear Silverstone Mini Tank Bag - Silver/Black, and believe it is going to work just fine. I did move the communications plug to get a better fit, but that was an easy task. Have only owned about a month now, so have not taken on any extended trips, but it seems to be a good fit and just the right size to stow those items I want quick and easy access to. It also has a nice clear pocket that's the perfect size for my iphone. Finally, it's a magnetic attachment which allows easy removal to take with you or throw in lockable storage. Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the group.
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    You might want to take a look at these, https://www.bearwallowgloves.com/index.php. I have their lined deerskin gauntlet and liked them enough that I just ordered their unlined deerskin glove for warmer weather.
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    You might consider a ride up the Natchez Trace (400 plus miles with no trucks) on your return trip. Just a thought.
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    Not a sight I'll soon forget. I was conducting an inspection visit of the Battle Staff Officer Course my training crew was instructing at Naval Air Station Dallas. One of our students suggested that if we were to move outdoors, we should be able to view the space shuttle re-entry and glide path just overhead. Great idea! And, it was a significant military mission to boot so appropriate to our training mission. My instructors had the students fall into formation outdoors, put them at ease, and we waited just a couple of minutes before witnessing the space shuttle re-entry. Since this was a first viewing of a shuttle re-entry for all of us, we were not really sure what to expect. A couple of the sharper young captains (students) voiced the opinion that the shuttle appeared to be breaking apart as we watched. Many others agreed. We viewed the descent all the way to the Eastern horizon, then reformed the class back in the classroom and resumed normal class instruction. My curiosity being piqued, and it being obvious from the viewing that this was not a standard run of the mill shuttle re-entry, I proceeded to my instructor's office to turn on their television and see what the local TV news reporting staff had to say. Sure enough, it was confirmed that the shuttle had come apart with loss of the entire crew. Very sad. I immediately shared this news with my instructor cadre, and they passed the information along to their students. Again, a very sad day.
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    Hope you enjoyed a great birthday. Let's get out and take advantage of this great Texas weather.
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    I agree with your assessment Goose. That's Jason Harshman, owner of Stadium Yamaha, and the only dealer in our area I've felt comfortable doing business with. I was just curious who Joe might have used to get those inaccurate responses to his technical questions. I discovered Stadium (Jason Harshman) right after I purchased my RSV a couple of years ago. He was the most responsive and helpful in assisting me with my Yamaha Extended Service (YES) warranty. FYI, he lives just South of us off of Davis Ave. in North Richland Hills. Nice guy.
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    Can you share the names of the Dallas dealerships you worked with? This would be good information for the other DFW members to have. Thanks.
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    Semper Fidelis Marines! 1969 -72 I think you'll enjoy this -
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    I prefer the old classified format.
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    Welcome to the VentureRider site. Take a look at the Harley tail lights sold by Buckeye Performance here, http://www.buckeyeperformance.com/p23.htm. I installed these on my 2005 RSV shortly after I purchased it just over a year ago and have been very satisfied with their looks and performance. The fit was perfect, the installation easy, and my motorcycle is just a lot easier to see with the added lighting. You may also check this site, http://www.venturers.org/Tech_Library/index.php?action=article&cat_id=002002&id=183, for a good review of the installation procedure.
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    Very nice. Tell us about it.
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    So sorry to hear this news. Prayers for Ponch and family from Keller, TX. God Bless.
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    Try this thread http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=29248&highlight=Diamond+R+Light Good luck with your project
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    I believe that the second gens are pre-wired for a passenger aux. power port (cig. lighter), and there is an existing hole for this outlet on the left side. Just remove the plastic plug, and install a marine grade power plug (something with a weather proof cover). I installed mine, but did not use the Yamaha provided pre-wired plug as the power source. Instead, I just wired directly to the battery with 20 amp in-line fuse so that the plug would stay hot with the ignition switched off. My rationale was that I would be able to use this plug as a power source for my emergency portable compressor without further drain on the battery (lights). I have also found this plug to be the ideal place to plug in an inexpensive digital volt meter (battery monitor). Just a quick glance gives me an accurate voltage reading, and it easily unplugs if I want to use the power port for other applications, e.g. heated vest for passenger. I've found the Equus 3721 Battery and Charging System Monitor that I picked up on Amazon Prime for under $14 works great for this, and it's cheap. Enjoy your RSV.
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    Steve, Thanks for the input. I checked out the link you provided and browsed their ads. I do like the fast recharge time possible, and the fact that the cooling pack recharge can be performed in a portable ice cooler. That sure makes the vest a lot easier to use for motorcyclists, especially if you're on the road or camping and don't have ready access to a freezer. I'll add this vest to my list of those being considered. One of the cons the StaCool Vest people use in their product information is that the cooling agent used in this RPCM vest technology is paraffin based and note the flammability of paraffin. That is certainly a consideration, since paraffin's flammability is noteworthy..., I use paraffin fire-starters to start my charcoal and it does work very well. Just something to think about. I'll probably give the Cool Vest people a call and get their input.
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    http://www.stacoolvest.com/index.php (StaCool Vest) Have any of our members tried this vest? After 25 days of 100+ temps here in Texas, and no relief in sight, I may be ready to make the investment. I would sure like to hear from other members that may have first hand knowledge of the effectiveness and ease of use of this cooling vest. The other vest I am considering is the CoolWing Rider Vest seen here http://www.coolwingrider.com/. I have tried and did not care for the evaporative cooling vest. Simple, inexpensive, but not very effective, uncomfortable, and butt-ugly. Thanks, and stay cool out there.
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    Excellent.
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    New Bike

    colmike replied to scooter45's topic in Watering Hole

    Beautiful bike! Congrats.
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    I just went through this same decision making process myself, and ended up finding a Stinger motorcycle trailer http://www.stingertrailer.com/ locally on craigslist at a price I couldn't pass up. It came equipped with a spare tire and the removable running boards. It performed great when I used it to tow my 2005 RSV from Keller, TX (Fort Worth) to Kansas City and back over the Fourth of July holiday. Tracked straight as an arrow and I had no problem maintaining the new 75 mph speed limits on the Kansas Interstates using my Lexus LS as the tow vehicle. The trailer I really wanted, and may still purchase some day, is the Drop tail motorcycle trailer http://www.droptailtrailers.com/cruiser.html. I paid a visit to the corporate headquarters, since they're located nearby in Euless, TX. They showed me and then demonstrated their cruiser trailers and I was impressed with the whole form, fit and function. I believe you can click on the logo on their site to see a video. Well thought out engineering. Both of the trailers I considered were essentially motorcycle specific. If you wanted a fully enclosed trailer, or a trailer with additional utility, then these would not work for you. My goal was a well engineered, safe, motorcycle specific trailer that was capable of being folded and stored in limited space and both of these trailers seem to fill that bill nicely. Good luck in your search.
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    Paypal sent for a black set. Thanks.
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    Paypal sent.
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    Semper Fidelis Marines - USMC 1969-72 A little something for inspiration on this fine USMC Birthday [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAp-VdBkIDE]YouTube - "America's Marines" - US Marine Corps commercial :60[/ame]. Enjoy.
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    I just completed these same changes of removing the diamond leveling links and lowering the front on my '05 RSV. I did have the trailing links installed (with V7Goose's much appreciated assistance) and did notice much improvement in the handling at both high and low speeds with the links on. My problem was that everytime I came to a stop it was like the monkey abusing the football. That 1" higher saddle made the motorcycle sit too high for my 30" inseam and it always felt "tippy". When I learned through this site that I could achieve the same performance geometry by lowering the front (raising the fork tubes in the triple trees) by 1", I knew I had to try it. One note. If you decide to try this mod, the fork tubes will move in the triple trees much easier if you lower the jack to place some of the weight back on the front wheel (Rick Butler helped me figure that one out). I ran some errands on the RSV after completing this mod yesterday (Lowe's, Radio Shack) and noticed the low speed handling was as good as with the diamond trailing links installed, but I was much more comfortable with the overall lower saddle and essential elimination of the "tippy" feel. I have not tested at highway speeds yet, but plan to do that later today.
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    I have found this to be a much better mounting location for my needs (leg length challenged). When I mounted the horn in the recommended right-side factory horn location, my right leg would hit the body of the horn. This added angle, along with the 1" added saddle height from the new leveling links, made the difference between my right foot touching the ground flat-footed or toe-down. I moved the horn to the position shown in your photo and I can sit flat-footed and comfortable again. Note that I did use the Carbon One wiring harness, but needed to splice extensions onto the two wires that connect to the existing horn (switch) connections. I just used a piece of aluminum bar purchased at the local Lowe's for the mounting bracket, and attached it to the rearward passenger footrest mount screw. Very secure, out of the way, looks good and works great.
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    Thanks to all for the quick responses. V7 Goose, I might take advantage of your offer to bring the rsv by your home in colleyville. My email is colmikes@att.net. Drop me a note if you would and we can arrange from there. In the meantime, I'll look up the drive links you mentioned and study that solution. I've also seen discussion re: the Baron handlebar extensions coupled with the starbar handlebar changeout. The power steering promises are questionable, but any improvements over what I have now will be welcome.
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