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But she has to come pick it up in person (and then tour the US visiting all of us). Feel free to bring the hubby too. RR
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OH MAN, that sounds interesting. However, too expensive (if you add the allimony payments that would incur if I brought home another project). Too many projects need finishing the way it is. RR
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+1 on Kermit Chair RR
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+1 on the breakfast only place - forgot about that. If they can survive on breakfast only, they have to be good. RR
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I really like this article. It seems the best memories of a trip are finding the 'hidden gems' of food in out of the way places. A few clues I have found that works: 1) Buicks parked outside generally mean they have good coffee. 2) Bars next to factories have decent 'bar food'. Burgers, fries, occasional bonus of pork tenderloins or the like. 3) A tractor parked outside marks a definate place to eat. You will get more food for your dollar and it will generally be pretty good. 4) Lots of bikes parked outside takes some further evaluation - Lots of Harleys generally means decent food and cheap beer (not valid reasoning for breakfast), lots of BMWs and other touring machines doesn't mean anything. They are from out of the area and were just guessing. 5) Asking locals has ALWAYS provided a good place to eat. I even had one local who just came out of a restaraunt recommend a different place than she just ate in. It was the best road meal I have ever had. 6) A place out in the middle of nowhere that has a decent number of vehicles will generally be good. If they can survive not being in an area of good traffic flow, they must have something going for them. Thanks for writing these articles. I find them entertaining and informative. Ride on. RR
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You may want to drain the fuel bowls to see if there is any gunk in there. Otherwise, ditto Goose. RR
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Just an FYI while you are messing with the shifter. Take out the bolt that hold the shifter and put some blue loctite on it. They have a tendency to loosen and fall off. RR
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I saw the written ad in Rider magazine and thought it was a hilarious expenditure of advertising dollars. The website dedicated to the destruction of this bike is even better. Erik Buell is certainly an innovator. It appears the staid suits at HD haven't broken his spirit. RR
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Did ya' go back and pick it up for ma' to make dinner with? RR
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Broke in The KLR 650.... Now My Endurance run
RedRider replied to E-Fishin-C's topic in Watering Hole
Charlie, That's a nice long trip with the stock plank...er... I mean ... seat. There is an ATV pad from Walmart that fits well. Took the KLR to work Tuesday and did about 350 miles. Got the Sargent seat put on a couple of weeks ago and it is a Huge improvement. Tempted to do an Iron Butt with it just to say I did. Looks like you had a great trip. RR -
Silly question oil levels
RedRider replied to Seaking's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
The oil will seek its own level by venting. You will end up with a mess when a full 1/2 qt comes venting out. I would suggest just draining it all (or most) into a clean pan and then refilling it. Not more than half way up the window when it is straight up. Good job catching this before you had a real mess on your hands. RR -
If you intend to use the photos for an internet posted trip report or to include on a website, the photo hosting site www.smugmug.com is very nice. It is not free, but easily allows you to resize and copy into internet postings. It was designed (and is owned) by the creator of advriders.com to make it easier to post pics in the ride reports. It provides an easy place for others to visit and view your pics. There is also an upgrade that will allow you to post/host videos. I am not associated with smugmug, although I am a member. RR
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If you take one of the beverage coozies with the thick foam (not the thin collapsable kind) and poke out the bottom, it fits perfectly over the gas cap. You then place your beverage in the coozie and there is enough friction to hold it in place. It works slick. RR
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Just take it to a local locksmith and they will make a key for you. I suggest getting at least 2 made. Keep one at home and hide the other on the bike - not in a saddle bag that may get locked. RR
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Can you try to post a pic on VR? It requires us to register for Facebook to see your current pic. RR
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Deb, Looks like a great trip. Glad it all went well. Hoping to do some travelling in the southern Rockies late next month. Looks like I need to add the northern/Canadian Rockies to the wish list. RR
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Sorry to hear about your troubles. BTDT. That's how I got my Venture - divorce therapy. It may seem to take forever, but it does get better. Take care of the kids. They are the most important now. RR
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And blue locktite will be your friend with this bolt. I had it happen on the Oklahoma Tollway a couple of years ago. That's when I luckily discovered the decorative bolt on the side cover fit prefectly. Stopped at the next Yamaha dealer on the way and bought a new bolt. Asked the shop guy if I could borrow a little loctite and I was on my way. I now carry an (actually several) extra bolt(s) and a tube of blue loctite in my toolkit all the time. It seems being prepared is the best prevention of ever having a bolt fall off - hasn't happened since. RR
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Stebel horn location???
RedRider replied to LtShame's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
CarbonOne (yes, the maker of the lift adapter) also makes a special bracket for mounting the Stebel horn to the ground screw. Works great. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/312/cat/7 Also, you may find the wiring too exposed to the heat of the exhaust pipes. If so, drill a couple of holes in the black plastic ring at the bottom of the horn. Snake the wires thru the holes and terminate them onto the horn connection posts. On mine, I then filled the bottom cavity with clear silicon caulking to keep dirt and water out of the connection area. RR -
Depending on what type of dance class, you might be able to get several of the fellas from here to do the video for nothin'. RR
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I hope the write up can walk a mediocre mechanic thru the procedure since I will be doing it (along with valve shim adjustment) as soon as the parts and tools arrive. Good luck getting it back together. RR
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Wil, You are doing very well to get 10k out of a D404. I wonder if the WWW is made differently than the standard. Anyhooo...No, it isn't any problem running an E3 on the rear and the D404 on the front. Had that combo going for about 4000 miles so far and it is gtg. RR
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Likely for the same reason some folks honk their horn when going thru a tunnel. They think it sounds cool. Little do they know.... RR
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I would find a new dealer. And then, advise the Manager of this first dealer why you changed. They took advantage of you. RR
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That is a good, complete, reply from a responsive dealer. If they follow thru as I would expect, you should patranise this facility with as much business as you can. We need to make sure GOOD dealers across this country stay in business. They are our lifeblood when we are on the road. Thanks for the update. RR