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  1. RedRider
    There has been a series of good reports about the EdSets. Search for the info. I believe there was a group buy being set up. I have installed the J&M and am satisfied. Stay away from Chatterbox. RR
  2. RedRider
    You made a great choice. I ride a 2000 (red - the fastest color) and have 54,000 miles. Done an Iron Butt and several multi-thousand mile trips (taking another next week - WooHoo!!). It is reliable, comfortable, and great looking. Chicks dig it (at least my wife does - that's what counts). It has sufficient power to ride 2 up and pull a trailer. Have had no major issues - clutch solenoid at 20k repaired under warranty, clutch, and ... umm ... just maintenance items (brakes, oil, lube, tires, etc.). They are pretty easy to wrench on and you have a great resource for help right here. We are also really good about directing you on how to spend your money on chrome and farkles (fun accessories, kool, likely expensive). Welcome to the family. RR
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    $450.00 Will you take PayPal? RR
  4. RedRider
    I will advise, if your hands are big, put your bike up on a lift or get one of those cute kids (grandkids?) in your picture to reach up there. Turn your handle bars all the way to the right and reach up from the bottom of the fairing - by the plug outlet. It is a tight squeeze, but it can be done. Just takes less of a contourtionist if the bike is raise up a bit. Good luck.
  5. RedRider
    Twist the whole housing (that holds the bulb) CCW 90 degrees. It will then come right out. Do not touch the bulb at all. You shouldn't have any difficulty installing it without touching. Good luck. RR
  6. RedRider
    +1 on viragotechforum.com. I was just on there last night looking for answers to the brake problems on my '82 Virago 750. RR
  7. RedRider
    NOOOOOOO, don't change. I will be at the summit of Mt. Washington in 1 week and the summit of Cadillac Mtn the next day. Was looking to rock on this one. (There aren't too many mountains in WI). RR
  8. RedRider
    Don't enter NASCAR RR
  9. RedRider
    Roads have opened back up in Wisconsin, if you want to come the long way. RR
  10. RedRider
    Does your bike have the pillowtop seats? If so, well .... you will either love them or hate them on a long trip. If you have the standard seat, you will hate them for a long trip. The Butler mod may help (likely would - may be a next winter deal for me). However, I would suggest looking at an Airhawk seat cushion. It is about $160 US (yup, it is expensive), but is extremely helpful keeping your butt alive after a couple of hours in the saddle. With it, I'm good for about 300 to 500 mi per day forever, 1000 mi per day for one day. Money well spent. Check out the International Venture Ralley being held in Kitchner. Would be a great opportunity to meet several of the members here to help direct the spending of your money on accessories and safety chrome. Hope you are feeling well soon and can get back out on the road. RR
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    Feelers?

    RedRider replied to a1bummer's topic in Watering Hole

    I believe they are the sacrificial edging on foot boards. So when you scrape up your foot boards, you can just replace the feelers, not the whole boards. RR
  12. RedRider
    +2 on EBC HH RR
  13. RedRider
    Skid, Every helmet seems to fit differently. I'm not sure where in WV you are, but if you can get to Columbus, OH, hit the Iron Pony (www.ironpony.com). They have a huge selection of helmets from cheap to expensive and most of the popular brands. It would give you and/or your wife an opportunity to try them on before dropping cash on something that will be used for several years. They are on the east side of Columbus and pretty easy to get to. Prices are reasonable and selection is the best I have ever seen. Ride Safely. RR
  14. RedRider
    Thanks for the complete report. I've never had any desire to put a car tire on, but have been curious about the performance. RR
  15. RedRider
    We are readying for our annual long bike trip and was wondering if anyone has ridden to the top of Mount Washington in NH. If so, can you please let me know: 1) Is the road paved or gravel? 2) It appears the road is really narrow. Is it two way and, if so, how much difficulty is there with oncoming traffic? 3) Is it as steep as it appears by their vehicle requirements (must have L or 1 on auto transmission, no Lincoln Continentals prior to 1969, etc.). I'll run it no matter what. However, my 69 year old Dad on his BMW may be a little over cautious. Just curious about what we can expect. Thanks for your input. When we go, I will get the pic for the Scavanger Hunt. RR
  16. RedRider
    There are several options available. However, for just a little money, use a Sylvania SilverStar available at all auto parts stores, Wally World, and wherever fine automotive supplies are sold. I believe it is the standard H3 size (This will be readily corrected if it is actually the H4 size - stay tuned). The SilverStar will provide significantly better lighting and is easily installed. If your hands are small, or if you have a lift, turn the handlebars all the way to the right. This will allow you to get at the light bulb behind the fairing and remove it by twisting about 90 degrees CCW. Replace the bulb (be careful not to touch the glass with your fingers - body oils will kill the bulb) and screw it back into the light housing. Violla - better lighting for about $10. There are also upgrades for your driving lights. Search the forum for info (I did a thread last year about this but was too lazy to find it). OK, I found it. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7712 RR
  17. RedRider
    The battery is looking like a rat's nest with the extra wires (heated clothes wiring, stebel horn wiring, etc.) and I am adding a fuse block to clean it up. Where have you mounted one of these? I ordered a Centech2 from CycleGadgets and it should be here Friday for installation this weekend. Suggestions? Thanks, RR
  18. RedRider
    Most of the Timken high volume automotive sized bearings for the US market are made in Bucyrus, OH - with the steel produced in Canton, OH or Latrobe, PA. Other than consolidating volumes, Timken usually produces in the country of the market. There are exceptions - but usually. Worked for them in a former lifetime. RR
  19. RedRider
    If you need the installation instructions to go along with the unit, pm me. Someone sent them to me and I saved a copy (after I sold my CD player). These work great - if you want to play CDs. All controls with the communication head just like the radio/CB. Free bump. RR
  20. RedRider
    Ordered a fuse block and Zumo power cable from them over the weekend. Nice folks. RR
  21. RedRider
    Iron Horse Lodge is the best motorcycle place I have ever stayed. You should really enjoy it. Ride safely. RR
  22. RedRider
    Ouch - My Eyes, My Eyes!!!! Where is that plastic pitchfork when I need it. RR
  23. RedRider

    Steve,

     

    Let's meet for breakfast. I need to ride.

     

    Jeff

  24. RedRider
    Steve, Very nice. We need to eat up some dirt! Jeff
  25. RedRider
    Use a cover to an electrical junction box. They are about 50 cents, have a hole already in 'em, Tie a string or a wire to it so you can lift it without having to bend over. I put mine in the mesh pouch installed in the right saddle bag. Get two so you can give one away to someone who needs it. The gift costs you nothing, and someone will really appreciate it after they have picked their bike up because the stand sunk into hot asphalt. RR
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