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  1. RedRider
    Not true about the old stock at Walmart and Sams Club. They buy the new stuff just like everyone else. If manufacturers had enough old stock to keep the pipeline full at Walmart, they would go out of business. RR
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    Had this same issue and the bolt was messed up enough so I couldn't tighten it or take it out. It would move about 3/4 of a turn and lock up in both directions. Ended up drilling it out and then attempted to retap. Took out too much material to retap. Put in a Helicoil and all is good to go. I now double check to see they are all tight (and they all have blue Loctite on them). RR
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    This is actually the secret color for the 2009 RSV. Still has the cassette and carbs. RR
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    Is there a carb rebuld kit for the 2nd Gen? Looking like it might be nice to clean up the carbs and replace the gaskets/O-rings. Would like a kit so I don't forget anything. RR
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    You have a smart Dad. Thank him for loving you enough to say 'No' when it needed to be said. Not enough of that going around today. RR
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    My son was/is 18 and just starting to ride. He took the motorcycle safety course this summer and I got him an older Yama Virago to ride around on. He is very responsible and I am pretty comfortable with his decision to ride. Reading stories like that kid on the crotch rocket keep me awake at night. I don't know if I could forgive myself for passing along a passion that ultimately took one of my kid's life. However, life is a risk and you can't keep them locked up safely forever. So, just try to make it as safe as you can and pray. RR
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    One more ride - then the bike gets put away and the guns come out. Taking my mother to southern KY for some riding this weekend. Can't wait. Weather looks great - low 70s and sunny. RR
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    At least here in WI, you have 3 days to get tags as long as you have a signed title or bill of sale. My insurance also gives me 3 days after a purchase to get a vehicle listed. You might want to cut the kid some slack. I know when I was 18 or 19, it was a new and somewhat scary thing to buy a big ticket item. He is having to explore all the logistics we now take for granted. Also, he is likely concerned about being taken advantage of because he has no experience while the seller does. Hope everything works out for the best of everyone. However, after saying all this, if a kid is young enough to be intimidated with the logistics of buying a bike - the VMax is not the bike to be buying!! WAY too much power. RR
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    My starter solenoid went out after about 3 years. Bike just went dead. It must have been an easy repair since the dealer took care of it in about an hour or so. Good luck and let us know what you find. RR
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    There are places that customize seats for the GW that allow taller folks to sit comfortable. A friend had this done. He is a full 7' (played center for Tulane) and the seat allowed him to sit comfortably. RR
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    I endeared myself to my future Grandmother-in-Law by making a rhubarb pie from scratch while visiting over Thanksgiving. It is, and always has been, my favorite pie. Cut the sugar in half to make it good and tart. Rhubarb is easy to grow. Once you get it going, it is like a weed and you can't kill it. Lasts most of the summer. You can usually find it at local farmer's markets. Enjoy!! RR
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    Steve, That is a beautiful bike. Enjoy. Looks like this weekend is going to provide great weather to break in the new sled. Congrates. RR
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    The front seat. I have to stretch too far sitting in the back. RR
  14. RedRider
    Dang, and I just bought one last weekend that wasn't that nice. However, I only paid $850 and it was a 750 instead of a 900. Very nice bike. Love the pipes. RR
  15. RedRider
    EagleEye is from Sauk City. Perhaps he meet someone and couldn't keep his clothes on. However, what kind of tramp would he be seeing at a HD dealership? Steve, raise your standards!! RR
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    Yup, I like extra power available for electric toys. How do you disconnect them? Or is there a fuse that is dedicated to the heaters that would be easy to remove (and replace if the air Nazi's demand it)? RR
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    Very nicely done. One thing you might want to look at, they appear to be upside down (rotate 180 degrees). You need to have them so they fold up. This may prevent them from snapping off in too tight a turn or even a stationary accidental pull of excess gravity. RR
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    Love bump - Get back on top. RR
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    That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks. RR
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    That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks. RR
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    Is there a way to wire the AUX input under the fairing? Or is the only option to plug it in next to the cassette? RR
  22. RedRider
    Is there a way to wire the AUX input under the fairing? Or is the only option to plug it in next to the cassette? RR
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    Is that faster than a 1st Gen? RR
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    Buddy, Nice pics, but...What are we looking at? Which of that tangle is the cable of interest? Can you edit the pics and add some arrows or something? Thanks. I'm to be adding this as soonas my cable comes in (you did get my check, didn't you?). RR
  25. RedRider
    My son completed the MSF course today and I picked up an '82 Yamaha Virago 750 to pound around on. I am really looking forward to him riding along with me on a nice fall day. He is 18 and very resposible - and he drives like an old man. The Virago is a nice bike. I will likely sell it in the spring once I get the Kawa Vulcan running. It fits a tall rider better (6'4"). RR
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