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There has been different forms of these around for years. At one time you could buy a gold wing with an air bag.

I agree, you did a very nice job on your letter.

I think they keep delaying or not even working on it and these guys keep Its free publicity for them, so when they do come out with something some folks will buy without questioning it.

There is an aftermarket mp3 player and then that oem I pod gizmo. But the connector is some odd ball thing that aint been made in 10 years or so. I was looming around one time. I think it's called c-bus or something. But I dont be live your going to control a phone with it.

Sometimes they can be a blessing in disguise. 30 some odd yr ago I caught one. I was in bed 3 days. When I got up, I went to light up a smoke and said " well heck its been 3 days wonder if I can make 4". Aint had one since. Some of the recent studies on diet drinks are not helping them out. Almost cause more problems tan worth. I dont drink any diet stuff. I will treat myself to a pop once a week maybe, but its probably more like once every 2 weeks.

Do you all really think a year is enough time for Yamaha to redesign a touring bike? No need friends. Just rebadge/name the stratoliner. Its a v twwin to compete with what masses want, has bags and fairing. All they need is cruise and infotainment system.

Rain gear Cell phone Credit Card OEM tool kit Couple micro fiber cloths Mini road atlas ( really dont show anything but main roads) Tire plugs Progressive air pump Im sure Im missing some stuff.

One of the things I remember about my trailer when we had it was where I had to ride in the lane. I typically now ride in left wheel track. My trailer I had was about 26-30" wide I think. This and most I see now are wider. So typically you ride in center of lane and trailer wheels ride in wheel ruts. Changing lanes will take some getting use to on some roads with deeper tracks.

Living in central Fla, I never travel without raingear. Even when we lived in Oklahoma I learned I better be carrying it with me. Even a lightweight jacket or shirt will help out under the raingear as it holds the wind out.

Sometimes us folk on here can scare a fellow. Like Barry, he had read about some of the stuff we work on kind of as preventative repairs and it kind of spooked him I think. Once when we had a meet and eat he mentioned some stuff he had read had to be fixed as he had read about things going bad. We sometimes suggest stuff that needs attention but I guess we should say " as you get to it". A lot of fix stuff because we can and get out in front of a possible problem and others see that a going to fail issue. When I was in the auto repair side of work we use to call BMW as Bavarian Money Wasters. Good bikes no doubt, but can be pricey on parts and if a dealer has to service it? OH boy........

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WOW I have not talked to a factory rep as it were on a demo ride. I would be surprised at someone keeping a job talking to customers like that. As far as the shifting goes my RSV aint the quitest thing, far as that goes anything with straight cut gears. I can understand a "you get a feel for shifting" difference in bikes. I think they all have different characteristics. But telling someone they dont know how to ride is just wrong, telling them it may be a learning curve from what they currently have is a different story.

I am betting most of the folks you dealt with were dealer people not employees of Victory. The dealer I have went to rides @ Sky Powersports of Lakeland has always been helpful, explained the route and provided a lead and follow guy to keep group together. As far as I have been told by dealer guys the only "Victory" employee was the truck driver that brought the bikes. I rode a Vision a couple years back and it did have a rattle that sounded to be in the trunk. Bike had 10k on it, and I told the dealer when I got back and he took it next ride out. I took a cross bike. I was told yes it did, but would be corrected under warranty i2f would have been a bike I bought. I think you will find its more dealer representatives than Victory folks. But it sure does not help Victory's image or customer relationships. Dont throw the baby out with the water. See if another ride at a different dealer is available.

I had ordered a set of tires for the Durango. They were directional type tread. I had the shop that does the work I cant or wont do mount them. So when I picked it up for whatever reason I looked at the tires and yup you guessed it they were not mounted correctly for they position.

So what about making a filler for the drop down and put a "normal" type battery in. If your vehicle wont run after a jump tells me one of possibly 2 things. Alternator is no good or battery is dead short. Now they say new cars with all the computer stuff its not good to run without a battery in it.

Cash is King. Look it over and then wave a stack of 20s. Looks good to me if I was in the market for one.

Had a couple T-top cars. Never again. They leak,rattle, squeak and if you decide to take out for more air flow they never seem to do the job. But if you like it cool. The only difference in those years of trucks I think revolves around the hood and grill. Pretty sure the 66 had single headlight and turn signals in hood. Coil spring rear suspension. Actually the rear suspension is what current NASCAR rear suspensions are designed off of, only with a Ford 9 inch installed.

There has been discussion on this among us running the Mr Gasket pump. Far as I know none of the folks I have talked with have had an issue with flooding out while sitting. If your worried about it turn the petcock off.

Looks rite. Contact seller and see what output press is.

I have been thinking about some luggage rails or whatever you call them. The specific made ones for the RSV are hard to find and when you do they want mucho denero. Will some from something else fit with minimal tinkering? I think I was looking some over from tsaku or whatever. They were only around 65 bucks.

Once they get plugs all replaced and fired up, if they are still thinking plugged exhaust its kind of best to check it out one section at a time. Like just before muffler, right after cat then right before cat. Bad part is, as old as this car is chances of getting the exhaust apart without a air chisel is going to be hard. Could be a collapsed exhaust pipe. On the plug ordeal, I have a spark plug socket that has like a nut made on it so I can use a box end wrench. Sometimes thats better leverage than trying to get wigglers and stuff on there. Also have used a hole saw on the inner fender well to shoot the socket, extension thru to get a better shot at it.

I would say probably not. While Im ok with mine and it rides well, I think its to top heavy. Hind site being 20/20 I would probably go with a Victory Cross bike. The drive train on the RSV is bullitproof and very spaceous people space wise. But get it 2 up and gear loaded it can be a scary 1000# beast. And that just aint fun or a good time.

You may be able build a by pass. But from what I have been told and read the early TD igniton switch is not wired like the 2nd gen and late td. The late model bikes all the power goes thru the switch. I make a plug and play unit for the 99 up RSV and I think its the 05 up TD. I know the later model switches you can take apart and clean the contacts. Price one out and see what you think.

Well our long awaited trip up to the NC mountains is finally here. Now if the weather will just cooperate. but so far that dont look great either. 30-50% and up on rain all week. Should be in Blue ridge Ga tomorrow around noon, then over to Sapphire. A few day trips from there if WX is OK. Sevierville and hopefully a ride on cherohala.

Man, even if you had them just taped in place you could have got by. LOL