IH Truck Guy
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I hope to have everything done on my bike,but I will help anybody else work on their bike. I usually only end up with a small box of leftover parts...:crackup: Other then that,I plan to visit with everyone,work on my tan,and try to harpoon the pond monster..... :D And this year,I'm going to use Heineken for bait.......
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Great news......Now I don't have to buy one. er,ah,I mean I'm glad you like it and this will give us an excuse to come and visit, so you can show me how it works,so when I get mine,I'll know how to use it. Ya,that's what I meant.. :crackup:
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We were looking for a bagger because I finally convinced Shari that baggers aren't just for old people. We drove and sat on a bunch of Goldwings,Harleys and even a Voyager.She just wasn't comfortable on any of them.. We were on vacation in Rhinelander,Wi. and I was looking thru the little local paper and saw an ad for a Yamaha Venture..What the heck is that?????????????? I called the guy and he said it was kinda like a wing.He said it was just to big for him to move around after having rotator cuff surgery.He was in his late 70's...But he said the bike was at the local dealer and they were closed for the July 4th holiday. So we made plans to go up the following week to look at it...As soon as Shari sat on it,she started smiling and said,"this seat was made for my arse"..And after I rode it,I was amazed that a big bike could handle that well 2-up.... He was asking $2700 and we got it for $1900 as we were the only people to come and look at it because everybody else was looking for a wing. It had been dropped in his garage and at the gas station.His wife was happy he was selling it.So now we were the happy owners of a 1987 Venture with 17,000 miles and a couple of minor dings.. I was helping him clean out the bags and pulled out a Milwaukee Police Dept. jacket.. He was a ex-motorcycle cop..It turned out that he worked with a bunch of my Dad's buddies.....Small world... As I pulled out of his driveway with Shari behind me in the van,He was walking down the driveway with tear in his eye.Shari said that was one of he saddest things she has ever seen... It's been a few years,but we plan on going back up to see him and show him that his bike is in good hands.. I got on the interweb and found this site and the rest is history.. to be continued....... Thanks for the contest Don....
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Well,as of right now it's 52 degrees..I took my daughter to work and the roads are like rivers..So we are going to pass on riding today... I know,what a wuss....
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Alright,it looks like we are going to brave the ice on the driveway and take the bike out tomorrow in the 40 degree sunshine. We will be on the lookout for the target.:) Let's try to get this scavenger hunt rolling again... It seems that the northern Venture Riders have to carry this hunt even in the snowy winter wonderland..
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Lewis,we got our stuff today...Very cool........ Thanks for taking the time to do this..... You are the man...... Although I was a little disappointed that there was no bubble wrap in the box.. This would have kept Shari entertained for hours...:crackup: :rotfl: OK,I know,I'm in big trouble now....
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After I post,I wait for my post to show up and then hit the new posts button and go from there.I guess it kind of refreshes it.
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What the heck.. I thought that was the reason Ron bought that strait jacket to keep you in check Peggy. .....
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I think that all of the name changers should have to pay Don a administration fee of $7.98 for this service.. Mo.Cupcake.................:rasberry: :D:D Who loves ya baby....
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Cindy,we are here for whatever you guys need. Would you like some friends to be in the courtroom ???????????????????? We will take off and be there in a heartbeat.. Or maybe Haylie's new friends from BACA will be there... Hang in there.....Call if you need ANYTHING.............
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Thinking of getting rid of the 130 Avon front tire
IH Truck Guy replied to 1BigDog's topic in Watering Hole
Jeff,I was just giving you the biz cuz I'm ahole deep in snow..... I really hope the knee surgery does the trick for you. Two friends of ours had both knees replaced and now they can dance circles around me... Recovery time was short for them.. Good luck.... -
Hey Greg,you both better be there........ :D
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Well,I'll check around with some of my Harley buddies.. I know that I can't afford a new Harley,so I know I can't afford to buy a website. :rotfl:
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At 3rd and Canal St. behind the building,down the alley,behind the 2nd dumpster on the right... :crackup:
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Thinking of getting rid of the 130 Avon front tire
IH Truck Guy replied to 1BigDog's topic in Watering Hole
2000 miles in a year....Dude, you live in Florida.... :whistling: I have more miles then that just pushing my bike around the garage this winter. Just curious Jeff,How come the tire change????? I thought the smaller tire was the hot set up for the 2nd gen.... -
Phew,that was a close one... I don't have my parts yet.... :rotfl::rotfl: I'm glad you and your smokes made it. Thank you Nurse Jean for watching out for Earl..:banana: :D
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Maybe those Harley guys aren't so bad after all...:rotfl:
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Cindy,your killing me.... We are still trying to get our Christmas cards done...:crackup:
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finally someone figured out whats wrong with our van
IH Truck Guy replied to Cinderella's topic in Watering Hole
Missing weight may or may not stop at 65-70... Do you have any snow or ice packed on the inside of the rim???????? This would cause a problem too........ When you did the bearings,did you replace the races as well ?????? I'm assuming you have the bearings adjusted correctly...... Brand new tires can have a ply separation...Try the easy stuff first. Rotate the tires front to back.That will also make it easier to see any ice build up... Or jack it up,chock the wheels and let the car idle.Then look for any tread wobble... Good luck..... -
finally someone figured out whats wrong with our van
IH Truck Guy replied to Cinderella's topic in Watering Hole
Oh,that stinks.... Well,maybe you can sue them any way,and then you would be able to get that little BMW coupe you've had your eye on.. :crackup: -
First gen. Stainless carberator cap screw set with washers!
IH Truck Guy replied to skydoc_17's topic in Watering Hole
Hi Earl. If you pm me your address,I'll send you a check when I get back on Saturday... I also need one of your "Furber Fix" washers if you have any left....Thanks I would think using Never seize on the threads would work too. -
Ya,it's been a snowy winter so far.. It was great coming out of Indianapolis yesterday. The farther north I went,the less snow there was. By the time I hit the Wisconsin border,no more snow. It usually is the exact opposite....
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finally someone figured out whats wrong with our van
IH Truck Guy replied to Cinderella's topic in Watering Hole
Tire tread seperation or maybe because you had the bearing shimmy happening,it caused a wheel weight to come off... Rotate the tires front to rear and test drive.It might help narrow it down.... -
finally someone figured out whats wrong with our van
IH Truck Guy replied to Cinderella's topic in Watering Hole
You had said that the head gaskets were replaced once already..They had to take the rocker arms off to do that job. How many miles ago??? Maybe some warranty available?????? Good luck yous guys...You sure need it... -
OK,I just checked with my cupcake and she's in for boobs for judes... She just hopes nobody minds tatooed boobs.