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    Heated gear - Gerbings or Warm and Safe. WnS is less expensive and works great. Get the Heat-Troller so you can adjust the temp of the heated gear - you can also turn it down to save on current draw. www.warmnsafe.com They currently have a sale on 2nds (just checked to confirm the website address). Don't disconnect the carb heaters. If you need the extra current for the heated gear, it is cold enough to need the carb heaters. Change out your lights to LEDs to save a few watts. Also, install a voltmeter to monitor the current draw. The new Dunlop Elite3 tires are being tested by a few on here. They sound interesting as it appears they have a thicker tread for longer life. Have never run them, but they will probably be my next set to try. You can also ship a set of tires to a dealer in Fairbanks to install when you get back from the Haul Road. Don't count on them having the correct sizes in stock - they won't. You may want to run one of the outlets through a relay, with properly sized wires, and a larger fuse to run a small air compressor. They draw 8 to 10 amps and will pop the fuse of the standard outlet. Good idea to have one of these along. Also, get a tire plug kit and know how to use it. Puruse the advrider.com website for tips in info about running Alaska. There is a lot of information on there specific to Alaska (and elsewhere). Here is the link to the Alaska forum http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=68. Have a great time. RR
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    Craig, I understand your concern. However, at least up to this point, everyone I have meet from this website would be welcome in my house anytime (with the possible exception of one a**hat from New Port Richey, FL who is no longer a member). Saying that with the comfort of knowing I am a big guy, with a big dog, a nice cache of lethal instruments, and 3 good sized sons for protection . In my estimation, this site has the most courteous members of any group I have been associated with. Now, folks from some other sites, I might be more cautious. RR
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    You can do the MSF instructor thing when you are too old and decrepid to play football. You are only young once. Since you can work with an injury, give it a shot. You will be glad you tried (and maybe succeeded). RR
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    Salt, Small town hotels and Motel6's are usually cheaper. You can also do what Wildhair (Lowell) - VR Ambassador - does; put out a riding schedule and mouch off the inmates here. We are generally pretty good about having an extra bed around. You meet nice folks, often have a hand for any minor maintenance, and often get a meal or two (and an adult beverage or two). Also, check into the available Bed and Breakfast places on the way. Downside to that is you generally will need reservations and that means you have to stick to a schedule. I have also heard things about CouchSurfing.com. This is a website for folks to share their lodging for travellers. Never used it though. Enjoy the trips. RR
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    When I was 26, I went out for the Charlotte rugby team. Played in college and for a couple of years after graduation on a city team in a steel town. I practiced a couple of times with the Charlotte guys, drank a few beers with them afterwards, and decided it was for younger guys. However, I am really glad I gave it a try. The difficult part is - Can you do your job with an injury? I was in sales at the time and was travelling a lot and spending time on the customer's factory floor. These were things I could not do with crutches. Since I had a reconstructed knee from a previous sports related injury, and a child on the way, I decided to walk away. Bottom line - what is the down side? If you do engineering at a desk and will maintain your employment with an injury, go for it. Otherwise, you have a family to support. Let us know what you decide. Sounds like a lot of fun. RR
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    Is this the chrome one or the color coded one? RR
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    Thanks - this is the one he was thinking of. He may stop by Flatout also. Looks interesting. RR
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    I recommend you pick up some Blue locktite. It will make your life much easier if you ever want to adjust/remove them. RR
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    (Said with teeth gritted and both arms held by female Amazonian warriors) Must....resist....riding....opportunity....in....new.....area. To many great roads, not enough time. Son is graduating that weekend. Probably ought to stick around. RR
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    A buddy of mine is heading to Indy this week and mentioned there was a nice MC store there. He couldn't recall the name. Apparently, it is like the Iron Pony (Columbus, OH), but not quite as big. Can anyone in the Indy area help with the name of this place. I know this request is rather generic and may not include enough info. However, I thought I would run it up the flagpole and see if anyone knows. Thanks. RR
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    The B's never had a V8 that was imported to the US (all that were made were right had drive and did not meet US emission standards). However, there was an MGC that had a straight 6. The RV8 came out later, but I don't think it was ever imported to the US either. This and the C are fairly rare, but would be really cool to have. RR
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    Yup, that is correct. RR
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    Bill, My Dad had a '65 MGB that I drove for my first car. I later purchased a '57 MGA that was a treat to own. Really wish I still had that car. It was a true chick magnet (not that I needed one ). If you are interested in getting this car in the hands of someone who will take care of it and treat it with respect, I will be glad to honor its memory. It requires quite a bit of time and experience to keep it running properly; Lucas Electronics - Prince of Darkness. I have 2 kids that will be driving in the next year. This would be a fun car to get them started with. It will teach them maintenance, how to drive a manual transmission, and how to look cool with only about 40 HP out of a 1400cc engine. Parts are generally still available thru mail order - Moss Automotive in CA carries most of the old British Leyland parts. At least they used to. It has been 20 years since I owned the MGA. RR
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    He can 'gift' it to you this year. As it is a little over the annual limit, he will need to gift it from him and his wife to you and your wife. Next year, you can 'gift' him the payment in the same manner. I am not an IRS agent, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. RR
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    Where you look for the "energy conserving" info is in the circle. There is a circle that has standards information with wording in the middle circle, in the top outside circle, and the bottom outside circle. "Energy Conserving" will generally be in the bottom outside circle. RR
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    That is a really cool bike. Is that a hand shifter on the left side? How do you clutch and shift at the same time? RR
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    Yes, it is a little too early for synthetic. Wait until the 1500-2000 mile oil change and then go to synthetic if you want. I have run both dino oil and synthetic and have never had the sticking issue, but others have. As Freebird said - no big deal. Enjoy the new ride. RR
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    Didn't seem to be, but I didn't look to closely. I wasn't looking to buy and the guy was in a hurry to do something else - as was I. RR
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    So that was you I saw running thru town earlier this week. I wondered. Was out running around getting part to fix the son's car and saw a nice Venture running around. We need to get together and ride later this year. Still waiting to get mine out of the garage. RR
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    This is really good to know. I carry a small compressor with me now, and apparently cannot use it until I put in a new outlet. I think I will just make an adapter to connect with the battery tender hookup. RR
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    Ran across an '83 in the U.P. yesterday. Was driving past a shop that apparently does custom motorcycle work. They had several beautiful Harley-based customs on the lot. I think the owner was a little miffed when I went over to look at the beater 1st Gen instead of the expensive Milwaukee Iron sitting around. The 1st Gen was his daily rider and he didn't seem to like it. He also didn't know much about it (claimed it was an '82 - not likely). And... he would like to sell it. It is kind of beat up. 54000 miles. 2nd gear shot. Been down on the right side. Trunk had been removed but he had it. Fairing is rashed on the right side, mirror broken, saddlebag on right side is scratched (not fully rashed, but you would tell it went down). Didn't look like it had a bath for years. He flipantly said - $500. Might be worth it for parts or for a fixer-UPper (pun intended). Owner's name is Stanley Constantino. Shop # 906-474-9955. Cell # 906-399-0887. Located in Rapid River, MI (near WI border). My charity work is done for today. RR
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    RedRider replied to Dark Wolf's topic in Watering Hole

    IKEA - raw sheep skin for about $20. Cut it to size and put it on the seat. As long as you don't ride standing up like a dirt bike, it won't go anywhere. RR
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    Went down and visited the folks in Ft. Wayne over the weekend. Took my gear and took my Dad's BMW R1200GS out for a little ride. It was really sweet feeling the wind after a long, brutal winter. The GS is really a nice bike, but not really my style - but it could be. If a GS ever entered the stable, it would be as an addition, not a replacement. Need something comfortable for the bride. Spring Has Sprung!!! 'Bout time. RR
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    It is almost like that. However, you may need to resize the pics in your Kodak software before using them. Freebird can't have you chewing up all the storage space with 8M high res images, unfortunately. I look forward to seeing your writeup. This is one of the best looking mods for the RSV I have seen. RR
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    It is almost like that. However, you may need to resize the pics in your Kodak software before using them. Freebird can't have you chewing up all the storage space with 8M high res images, unfortunately. I look forward to seeing your writeup. This is one of the best looking mods for the RSV I have seen. RR
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