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The article also speaks highly of the internal engineering of the Triumph stock engine and drivetrain. The Rocket is a beautiful machine. The Rocket - Turbo .... is just nuts!! RR
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My wife likes to ride with me, but not on the long trips. While I enjoy 5 to 800 miles per day, she tops out at about 300. The planned trip for next summer will be to the northeast (likely into Canada's Maritime Provinces). I will ride solo out to Providence, RI and pick her up there. After our pleasant riding thru the NE, I will drop her back off at the airport and ride solo home. Double bonus because I don't like to fly, she does. Win, Win all around. We will see how this works out. RR
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500 kg = 1100 lbs. 350 kg - 770 lbs. Us unwashed Americans don't do those metric system weights very well. RR
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Yes, yes, and yes. Your welcome. RR They are the best upgrade I've made to my bike. It makes all the difference in the world. Assuming you are tall enough to accept another inch or so and still are able to touch the ground. If you are somewhat vertically challenged, you may want to go with a thinner front tire or lower the front forks. They all have the same ending effect - changing of the rake. Diamond R makes good, stainless steel leveling links.
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Has anyone else installed this on their 2nd gens?
RedRider replied to 1BigDog's topic in Watering Hole
I have installed a LED meter (different one, but it does the same thing) and find it will react very quickly to changing current draws. When I am running my electric vest and gloves on half load (heating system pulses on/off), it will go from green to yellow when the heat indicator is on, and back to green when the heat indicator is off. At no time does it ever drop below yellow, even when I have everything on high (lights, electrics, stereo, brakes, etc.) Sounds like you still have a gremlin. RR -
Go talk with your insurance agent. If you don't have one (internet insurance), invest $100 or so and chat with a lawyer. This letter basically says: 1) We will pay you $750 to go away. 2) The fault in this accident is dubious (unclear). 3) We do not claim any liability or fault in this accident. 4) Your acceptance of this agreement will release the insured and the insurance company of any and all further payments for any reason. You would be foolish to sign this. Perhaps if they have another zero ($7500), it would be OK. As another idea: 1) Compile all your costs and estimates for medical and bike repair. 2) Copy the receipts/bills/estimates (marking out any personal info). 3) Add $1000 or so for your time. 4) Send the insurance company a letter (with copies of receipts/bills/estimates) stating this total is your calculation of THEIR LIABILITY in this accident. 5) Their acceptance of this proposal does NOT release them from any further damage/costs of future problems with your leg. 6) Without them agreeing to this proposal, the next proposal will include recovery of your legal fees. 7) Include at the bottom of the letter a cc: (abbreviation for carbon copy - lists who you are sending copies to) to your insurance agent. 8) If you have any witnesses, you may want to include a statement from them and copy them on the letter. Good luck. You are getting what is needed to make you, and your bike, whole. You are not trying to cheat the insurance company. They, however, have no compunction about cheating you. RR
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Just waiting on my son to get out of the shower and we are heading out to whack herbivores. I look forward to writing the note explaining to his teacher that he was late to school because he was gutting out his first deer. RR
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Let your little guy get some excercise. Tie his leash to the passenger grab rail and go. You may need to stop a little more often for water, but..... Actually, you may want to look at a sidecar. I've thought of how fun it would be to take my puppy (St. Bernard - 150 lbs) along on a trip. RR
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Direct replacement for cassette?
RedRider replied to royalstarjac's topic in GPS, Audio, Electronics
Get a Zumo GPS and save the hastle. You can tie the XM (yes, there is an additional antena needed) into the GPS which ties directly into the AUX jack on the stereo controller. RR -
I picked up a Virago 750 for my son to ride this fall. The starter is noisy, but works fine. They are a little cold blooded, so use the chock for longer than with your Venture. There is a Virago website that has decent information. I don't have the link on this computer, but it is an easy Google. Have fun working on it. Parts are easy to get. RR
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I will always test my gear while sitting on the bike from now on. RR
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Just purchased my, and my son's, licenses today. Will look forward to seeing that sight with crosshairs overlaid on it. Mmmmm... Venison RR
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I ordered a pair of First Gear Air Overpants from New Enough. Got the tall version and tried them on. Wow, they were long as I stood there. I proceeded to call NewEnough to order the standard length and get a return number for the tall length pants. I returned the talls, received the standard lengths, NewEnough quickly credited my account. With me so far??? I then proceeded to go for a ride with the standard length pants. They were too short once I sat on the bike. Needed the talls. SH*T - already returned them. I then reordered the talls, got a return number for the standards, and waited for them to come in. Once the talls arrived, I tried them on - while sitting on the bike - and they fit great. Returned the standard length pants, NewEnough credited my account. Bottom line - I was a customer from Hell (although I recognized I was in the wrong and was nice to them while explaining my being a Numbskull). NewEnough was polite, professional, and only laughed a little bit when I explained my perdicament. The dollars were properly and promptly evened up, and all is great with the world. THIS IS A COMPANY TO DO BUSINESS WITH - THEY ARE GREAT!!! More will be purchased from them. BTW, the First Gear Overpants are pretty nice. RR
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Welcome to the forum. This is a great bike that will provide you many years of fun. Let us know what other questions we can answer RR
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I want the car lift in the garage. Very nice RR
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I thought that was what the whine was for. RR
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Now what will we do to keep the dogs from chasing us? RR
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Then your response should be "then I will find a new dealer that will". I suspect he will change his tune. You may want to remove the wheels from the motorcycle and see if that makes a difference to him. My local dealer charges $27 per tire (if the wheels are removed from the bike) - no questions asked. RR
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If you are going to spend the big bucks, try an Arai. It is light weight and has multiple selections of padding available to custom fit your melon. You will also find a full face (not flip up) helmet will be quieter. They are pretty expensive but are very high quality. On the HJC, if you are finding it a little tight at the forehead, take a small round rock or a ball peen hammer and pound the styrofoam out a little bit. Not too much 'cause this will reduce the protective capacity. However, pounding out 1/8 inch will make a huge difference on the fit and comfort. I've done this on my 1/2 helmet and my flip face - both HJC. The idea mentioned above of going to the Motorcycle shows in the spring and trying on helmets is a great way to go. All the brands will be there along with factory reps. You can also consult with the various headset folks since they will be there. Any way about it though, you are better off wearing a helmet. You will find it is like a seat belt - once you get really used to it, it feels odd not having it on. Ride safely. RR
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Get these, and put a chemical hand warmer in the mitten cover. It will keep your fingers warm and ready to shoot. It also works when you are riding. If needed you can put a chemical hand warmer both in front and behing the fingers. Works as well as electric gloves. RR
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Larry, As long as you will be back in production by Christmas. I'm asking Santa for a Stebel horn. However, now that I think about it, I will have until about the end of March to get it installed. I live in Wisconsin. RR
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With no outside assistance (police), I would suspect the video camera would experience mechanical trouble. RR
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If you intend to do some serious long distance riding, invest in a couple of Airhawks (relatively expensive - $170 for driver saddle pad, $150 for pillion). If you are looking for 3 or 4 hours, go to Ikea and get a sheepskin for $20 and cut it to size. You are a lucky man finding a woman to schedule your rides. RR
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Jimbo, I have a 2G SD card in my Zumo 550 and it works just fine. RR
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www.mcmaster.com Search for sorbothane. You can get different thicknesses, sheet sizes, plain or adhesive backed, etc. RR