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Eck, No problem. I understand the caution. For anyone else, all I am looking for is whether the bike is in 'like-new' condition. Aka: not dropped, dented, bent, broken. I am looking at a 2008 Kawasaki KLR650. Assuming it is not obviously damaged, I will trust that it works and is worth what the guy is asking. RR
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I have an older Canon Powershot and it has provided me with about 6 years of trouble free service. Great camera. I just upgraded to a Kodak for higher resolution, but the Canon will live on as my wife's camera. You made a good choice. RR
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I am looking at purchasing a bike in Montgomery, AL. It is virtually new - per the owners description. However, before I send a significant chunk of money to the owner, I would like to lay eyes on it. And since I am still snowbound in frigid Wisconsin, I was wondering if there is a set of surrogate eyes in AL that could help me out. I don't even need it to be ridden, although that would be OK also. Just want to know if it is as described. Is there someone who would be willing to help me out? Thanks, RR And, no, this is not replacing my beautiful RSV. It is an addition to the stable.
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For those of us unaccustomed Americans, peameal is essentially what we call Canadian bacon. I don't get it either. RR
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I understand SIDI has large size motorcycle boots. I will be asking at the Int'l MC Show in Chicago a couple of weeks from now. My petite flippers are only 15 though. I will be glad to inquire if your underturned portion is larger than that. Let me know. RR
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+1 on the Battery Tender (I use the Jr. model). Wire it to the battery and let the connection hang out under the seat. Plug it in when you are leaving it sit for a while. The stock nuts holding the seat are 10mm. You may need an extension on your 1/4 ratchet to get to it. Good Luck. RR
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When I give a Guardian Bell to a friend, I include a pipe cleaner to install it. You can even get them in different colors to match the bike. Or in pink, to match your chaps. Whatever floats your boat. RR
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International Motorcycle show Chicago,IL Feb.
RedRider replied to Venture90's topic in Watering Hole
Yup, intending to get in Friday. If it is really interesting, I may stay around until Saturday. RR -
This is something I have thought about for a while. 1) Walk on the Great Wall 2) See the Great Pyramids 3) Ride from the Artic Circle to the Equator (and possibly the Antartic Circle). Ideally, (1) and (2) with the whole family. I am pretty sure (3) would be by myself - not neccessarily by my choice. RR
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USPS - It was mashed into my mailbox. No damage to anything. RR
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Thanks Condor. Got my battery today. Now, can you send some warmth and sunshine? RR PS. Yeah, you probably can. It will just take 3 months for it to get here.
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Take 40 to OK City and south to Dallas. Go East on 20 and pick up the Natchez Trace Parkway in Jackson, MS. This will run you up almost to Nashville, TN (you will be back on 40). East on 40 to Knoxville. Ride around the Smokey Mountain National Park - including the Tail of the Dragon - NC129 - www.dealsgap.com. Pick up the Blue Ridge Parkway just east of the Smokey Mountains and take it all the way to Roanoke, VA. These are some of the best motorcycle roads east of the Mississippi River. There are great Bed & Breakfasts to stay all along the way. If you are staying in the Smokey Mountain area, I recommend a stay at the Iron Horse Lodge in Stecoah, NC. Just Google for info. You should have a great trip. Spend a little money for a good trip planning software. I use Microsoft Streets and Trips and find it works great for planning. I then plot the determined route into my GPS (or print out the maps pre-GPS). Ride safely - print out the VR member list and take it along. You never know when you may need a hand, a bed, or a beer - or directions to the closest DQ. RR
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You probably can, however, you would look really silly with a ski boot on your head. RR
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Get a Venture - Gen2 of course. My father used the J&M unit for a CB and AM/FM. It also has an aux input for a MP3 player. I don't know what model. Works well. RR
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The great Socialist Republic of Wisconsin knows it is better for us to be sheep than safe. They have come within 1 vote to overriding a (lame) Governer's veto. The one guy that switched his vote to sustain the veto was summarially voted out of office. You would think the pols would notice. I am patiently waiting for the Supreme Court results from a recent case. It seems someone finally challenged the 'no handguns for anyone' laws in DC as being against the 2nd Amendment. Should be interesting to hear the wailing and gnashing of teeth when all the gun restrictions come tumbling down. It will also be interesting to hear the silence from the same wailing wonks when they find violent crime goes down once citizens are able to protect themselves on an equal basis with the human debris that is preying on them. Wow, time for more coffee. Sorry for the soapbox. Rant off. RR
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Just got in from the game. VERY cold. Many layers and chemical hand/toe warmers. Giants played a good game. Cheered for the Pack, of course. Well, time for the tractor watch to see if Brett is coming back. Good luck against the Pats. RR
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We're having a great big meet and eat in Green Bay tomorrow. Supposed to be -5F!!! I just got 2 tickets from a friend because it is too cold for them. My son and I will enjoy watching Brett tear apart the frozen Giants. GO PACK!!! RR BTW - Beware of the Adventure Riders website (www.advrider.com). The ride reports are addicting. Because of reading this website, I am actively looking for a Kawasaki KLR650 to do some off road touring. This is nuts.
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I you chat with some of the seat makers they will customize a seat that will make the GW very comfortable. I have a friend that is a solid 7' (played center for Tulane - Go Green Wave!!) that rides a GW. He had the seat made and added some highway board extensions. I sat on it and couldn't even reach the highway boards - and I am 6'4" with 34" inseam. However, in the end .... it's still not a Venture. Kit, hang around. We enjoy your witty and insightful comments. However, be careful of challanging the first gen 1200 motor. It's a screamer. Although, the laws of physics might help you on this on - that 1800 has a lot of horses. RR
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It seems he doesn't know what he has. I think that is a Corbin seat - at least the passenger backrest doesn't look stock. And it appears it has a set of slip-ons which might be what he is refering to with the 'custom exhaust' comment. Looks like a nice bike for someone at a pretty reasonable price. Lots of miles left on this one. RR
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I like the curves on that ..... bike. RR
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Very nice. Now, just add the Carbon One lift adapter (spring for the extra few bucks and get the model with legs). It is money well spent. RR
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It's those big flaps we use to close off heated areas when it is cold. This prevents extremely large California birds and small rodents from infiltrating our bike storage areas. RR
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It appears you run with an extended fuel tank. Was it as easy to hook up as it would seem (run it to a junction right before the petcock)? RR
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RoadRunner, Rider, Cycle World. RR
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Brad and Lonna - Glad you two are OK. Do you think this is something - finally - that Seafoam can't fix? RR