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My biggest question is how hard is it going to be to maintain? With all the gadgets and extras I really do not see this as a shade tree mechanic bike.

Shame you could not buy it back, but I do like your new bike.

Glade she is OK.

What he said, they are easy to drill.

Wishing yall the best.

Hope to run across y'all in Jacksonville or Columbia.

Thankful you are still here to tell us about it, praying for a speedy recovery. Don't let your docs or insurance short change you on checking you out, it took years for some of my issues to show.

I will be there.

I hate I missed last year's discussion it would have saved me time and money.

Battery is probably shot, but check your connections and the main fuse.

Good point, I will check the boxes and see if I can find any that will fit. The two I bought were probably form the same lot is why they were the same.

I have been using Bosch 3323 oil filters for several years now, however I bought two recently and discovered that they have slightly changed the plate that screws onto the bike so it no longer has room to fit onto the bike.

Marty and David are down there.

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/2006/ROYAL+STAR+MIDNIGHT+VENTURE+-+XVZ13TFMV/OIL+PUMP/parts.html Look at the idler gear it has the same clip and is on the correct side. I am not home so I don't have my service manual but look in yours under replacing the oil pump and see.

2.00 at Partzilla or Boats.net BOLT, BUTTON HEAD (8mmx20mm) 92014-08020-00

Pics from last Vogel

Something about birds and bees if I remember correctly.

It has always been my opinion that without women none of us would be here.

Great friend and just a truly great guy. Ricky, Betty, Bobbi and me last year

I have had two removed, if you don't keep moving it will lock up.

I asked the local Honda shop what they wanted to change my air filter and the guy said "we do it fairly cheap, only $400". Needless to say I did it myself and it took all day, I came to the conclusion the Goldwing Factory Service Manual is the worst laid out manual ever. I did take pictures of every step and plan on doing a write up on how to do it. Thank goodness the Ventures is very easy to change.

In our thoughts and prayers.

Great bike, think you will enjoy.

You make a very good point

I have an extra 99 Venture, but my wife might kill me if I trade instead of getting rid of it.