DANGEROUSDANA
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I totaled out my RSV a couple of weeks ago. The insurance company is paying 100% on accessories. They want to know the brand name of my aftermarket windshield, but it was already on the bike when I bought it used. Can anyone tell me, from my profile pic, what company might have made it? It has an unusual green tint. I can email additional pics, if there are any windshield experts that could help. Thanks. 5 broken ribs and a fractured pelvis. But, I'm up and about. Just a little tender. Probably go back to work after next week. My wife won't let me have another bike, so I'm planning a wake. Reasoning is...a motorcyclist without a bike is just a zombie life. Pretty much over, until they put me in a hole. My wake will be much nicer, with me in attendance to welcome condolences. Also...Did the light bar come stock on this bike, or was that an accessory?
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I would like to share an experience with you, about drinking and driving. As you well know, some of us have been known to have had brushes with the authorities on our way home from the odd social session over the years. A couple of nights ago, I was out for a few drinks with some friends at the Marriott Hotel and had a few too many beers and some rather nice red wine. Knowing full well I may have been slightly over the limit, I did something I've never done before: I took a bus home. Sure enough I passed a police road block but as it was a bus, they waved it past. I arrived home safely without incident, which was a real surprise; as I have never driven a bus before and am not sure where I got it from.
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I haven't paid too much attention to Harleys for quite a few years, but ain't them thangs still just two cylinders?
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BMW is a little pricey for me, but I could really use this feature on my RSV...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIy0e1p1fuI&feature=youtu.be
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A couple of years ago, I was shopping for a new helmet. I went to all of the local dealerships. However, I felt pretty dumb, when I walked into my local Harley dealership. I can't speak about all Harley dealerships, but evidently the customers at my local Harley shop do not put a high value on their heads! Not one full face helmet in the store. And there were stickers inside most of the "mini" helmets, stating "for novelty purposes only". What is the "novelty purpose" of a helmet??? Maybe for people who only use their brains for "novelty purposes"??
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I would love the opportunity to evaluate this windshield. I own a 2000 RSV Millennium edition, so the windshield would look very nice in photo ops. I ride my bike 26 miles a day, back and forth to work and I enjoy blasting the local backroads every weekend. I have a trip planned this spring, to Pigeon Forge, where I have 3 awesome rides already mapped out, including Cherohala Skyway and Tail of the Dragon. (did I mention photo ops?) Most importantly, I NEED a windshield. (why give one to someone who doesn't need it?) When I bought my RSV, it had a little short, cut down windshield on it. I am much taller than the guy I bought it from, so it didn't do much "wind shielding" for me. It also came with an extra windshield that is tinted green and REALLY tall. It's hard to justify (to wifey) buying a new windshield, when I already have two in good condition. My writing/evaluating skills are decent. Read my restaurant evaluations at: UrbanSpoon http://www.urbanspoon.com/u/profile/823787/dangerousdana.html Lastly, I would just like to say that Free is my favorite price. Thank you, kindly. dana
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It never ceases to amaze me...The vast source of knowledge and the incredibly quick responses available on this site. Thank you so much! That being said...Wow! what a design flaw! dana
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I need some help with my latest project. I have purchased two new Nolan N-com helmets, and installed the J&M 279 speaker/mic setup. I have never used a setup like this, but I expected to be able to listen to the stereo, and then, when I wanted to talk to the passenger, (or the passenger wanted to talk to me) push the push to talk button (which I thought would cut the stereo) and talk on the Intercom. However, when everything is plugged in and turned on, the stereo plays fine, but the intercom is also on all the time. The stereo does not "mute" (maybe it isn't supposed to?). Pushing either push to talk button has no effect. We can both talk over the music and hear each other. But, since the intercom is on all the time, the mic also picks up motor and wind noise and transmits it through the intercom, making the intercom useless while driving. HYPOTHESIS: I am guessing that one of the push to talk buttons is shorted out, or one of the intercom button wires is shorted somewhere. I'm also guessing that the intercom buttons close the circuit that should be open except when the button is pushed??? If the circuit is close all the time and the button opens the circuit, then something could just be unplugged. Please tell me how the intercom is supposed to work. Is it supposed to cut the stereo when the push to talk button is pushed, or is it supposed to work in the background of the music. Do you think there is a short somewhere, and if so, is there a common place that this would occur; where should I start looking? Thanks, in advance. dana
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In my neck of the woods, we have Waffle Houses on every corner and sometimes, across the street from each other. They have the nickname "Awful Waffle". I've never understood why they are called waffle house. The first time I went to a Waffle House, (years ago) I assumed they'd have all kinds of waffles, (I mean after all, they're called "Waffle House".) Belgian waffles, German waffles, Strawberry Waffles, Blueberry Waffles, Pecan Waffles, Almond, and other specialty waffles. But they only had one waffle on the menu, and it was kinda flat and leathery. Now a days, they do have two or three different waffles on the menu, but they are all still really flat. Not like a Belgian Waffle or even a regular waffle you would cook at home. (the little square waffle holes are just not very deep and some are completely washed out! I've always wondered why they can't buy a decent waffle iron.) Another Waffle House peculiarity...most of the waitresses are missing one or more front teeth!
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This blonde that I work with, came back to work today. She was carrying this big stainless steel Thermos, and wearing a big smile. So, I asked her, "did you get that for Christmas?" "Yes. My daddy bought it for me. Do you know what it is?" She replied. Playing along, I said, "Why don't you tell me about it." She says, "It is called a Thermos. It is a truly amazing device, scientifically speaking!" "Really. What does it do?" I said, figuring this had to be good. "My daddy says it keeps hot things hot and cold things cold" she bragged. "What have you got in it?" I inquired. "Popsicles and coffee" she answered, with her most innocent smile.
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http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?60750-The-Ultimate-Yard-Display-for-Christmas
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I hope Santa used the $59 Harbor Freight Coupon that is in all of the motorcycle magazines! I have that same jack and I am very proud of it!!!
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There is a group that is going to meet at Mama Lou's in Robertsdale for breakfast at 7:30 and then be ready to ride at 9:00 to the Stagecoach as a group. Please join us at Mama Lou's and ride up with us, if you can. dana
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If I were on that bike in that same situation, I am absolutely positive that I would not have crashed. It would not have even developed into a close call. That being said, now I drive an RSV and I have to consider that near 1000 lbs in every move I make. I would not have attempted that on the RSV. My vote for the cause of this crash is ABSOLUTELY lack of riding experience or skill. As my good friend Clint once said, "A man's got to know his limitations."
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Don't waste your time if you don't like trivia...
DANGEROUSDANA replied to DANGEROUSDANA's topic in Watering Hole
I believe that would be number 15 on the list: http://www.makefive.com/categories/entertainment/culture/long-lost-soda-brands -
I hate to be judgmental...but he looked like one of them critters referred to as a squid...too much bike, not enough experience, not enough protective apparel. Rode beyond his skill level. That's what squids do. That's why they call them squids. And now he'll be famous on Youtube. I think I heard someone call him Squidward. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=squid
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Someone actually spent a lot of time to figure out (and chart/map) what common slang term for carbonated beverages is used, by locale, in the US. What do you call them in your area? (There is no chart/map for the Canada.) I know there are many Canadians on this site; What terms do you guys use? What other names can you think of? Pop, Soda, Suds, (I think suds is slang for beer). http://i.imgur.com/rlwJ2.gif I drink Walmart brand caffeine free diet cola, but I ask my wife to "Please bring me a "coke"." As I ride around the country, I want to "speak the language" of the locals. It always amazes me when I'm in a restaurant and ask for a diet coke and they tell me, "We have Pepsi; Is that okay?"... I wonder how many people actually say "Oh, no. I don't like Pepsi". I'm not saying they don't taste a little bit different from each other, but seriously.... Bonus question...Who sells more Coke than The Coca Cola company?
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Okay. So I'm out in the garage doing the clutch upgrade. It looks really simple and straight forward. HOWEVER, the old gasket is brittle and stuck pretty good most of the way around. (like 99% of the way around). Does anybody have any old gasket removal tricks, or am I just stuck carefully scraping for a while? I'm gonna go scrape for a while, then come back and check for answers. I'm using a glass scraper (handle with a safety razor blade that locks in place. thanks. dana
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The MP3 player is not only on sale just in time for Christmas...but now it INCLUDES the on/off switch, already wired in...
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I would buy that. However, my RSV is a Millennium, so it would need to be brown leather to match. Do you not like the back rest?
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My RSV has a Corbin seat, but it is REALLY firm/hard. But, I don't have the $229 matching Corbin Backrest. Are you suggesting it might be worth the money? On the way home, I was really looking forward to each gas stop.
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Well, I took my first long trip on my RSV last week. A friend's wife died suddenly and I went to be with him. Drove from Daphne, AL to Shreveport, LA. Great trip. Approx 450 miles one way. Butt was starting to get a little sore by the end of the first leg, but on the way back, I was squirming early on. Guess I need to build up those butt muscles with more riding! On the way home, I was cruising mostly around 90 on the speedo (probably 82 or 83 in real life) then this woman came by me and I fell in behind her. We were running at 100 by my speedo. I began daydreaming about the last day's occurrences, and not watching the horizon for the Man, and I was also not hanging back from my escort, as far as I should have been. Then I came out of my daze when I noticed a BIG SUV on my Butt with his lights flashing. He pulled us over and asked if I knew how fast I was going and I said no, my Speedo is not accurate. He said he clocked the lady I was following at 91. He said he got behind me and clocked me at 87. I was very polite and he wrote me for 87 in a 70, but he showed me her ticket and he wrote her for 91. He said he could tell from my surprise when he told me I was going 91 that he believed I really didn't know I was going that fast. So, If I had been paying attention, watching for the Man and following my escort at a greater distance, then when he clocked her and hit his brakes to turn around, my bike would have slowed down and he would not have noticed I was following her. Lesson learned...Don't speed if you are going to daydream. About ten miles later I ran out of gas about a mile from the station I was planning on stopping at any way. As you probably know, the odometer, somehow knows when you go on reserve and begins counting miles up from zero. I have gone as much as 44 miles before, but this time I ran out at 37. Probably the 91 mph cruising I had been doing. So, I got off the bike and began pushing. I put my head down and began pushing for about 5 minutes. I looked up and the Gas Station was not ANY closer. I decided I would need to leave the bike and walk there and back. I am on a meal replacement diet that has been working very well for me. I carried my shake mix and my shake mixing cup with me. I grabbed my shake mixing cup and decided it would be perfect for carrying enough gas to get me to the Gas Station. I grabbed it and turned to walk toward the station when a lady pulled over and asked if she could help. I told her it would be great if she could give me a ride to the gas station up ahead, or at least to that exit. I got in. She told me her husband rode and that they always stopped when they saw stranded riders. She not only took me to the gas station, she waited on me and took me all the way back to the previous exit and back to my bike and wouldn't leave until my bike started. I told her she was a real hero and that she probably saved me two hours of walking and driving after dark when it really gets cold. So...I will pay this forward. I will never drive past a stranded rider without stopping and asking if they need help. My butt sure was sore by the time I got home that night. Is 450 miles in the saddle considered alot? Or do I just have wimp butt? I just read in another post that when the bike is out of gas, and it is straight up that there is between 1/2 and 1 gallon of gas left in it. Does any body know if this is true and if so, how would I move the gas to the other side of the tank, short of laying the bike on it's side? It would not be worth a hernia!
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I have a short in my light bar. (I guess that's what you call it...The chrome bar that holds the turn signals and the ?Fog lights? They are on sometimes and off sometimes. It is not the switch (which seems to be built on to the cigarette lighter. When they are working, the switch will turn them on and off; but when they are not working, turning the switch on and off several times, never brings them back online. I have removed the seat and jiggled wires and never got the lights to go on or off or even flicker. Even when they are not working, everything else on the bike works, even the front turn signals which are attached to the light bar. My next plan of action is to open the fairing and trace the wires. Just thought I would ask about this, in case there was some common problem that was known and someone could point me in that direction. Thanks dana
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My clutch is REALLY slipping, when the engine is cold. It slips a little when it gets hot if I try to make it slip (shift hard and wind it out). For some reason, I don't have much luck searching this forum. I am sure this has been discussed to death. But, what is the best thing to do, to rebuild the clutch; and where is the best place to get the parts the cheapest. Do I need just new springs, new fiber plates, or is there some kit that has every thing I need? Thanks. dana
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I would VENTURE to guess, that if the power was automatically cut to the MP3 player every time you turned the bike off, the MP3 player would not resume from where it left off, but back at the beginning. i.e. folder one track one. This would be annoying with stop and go around town driving, because every time you resumed your trip, you would be back on song 1, (so you would get tired of the first few songs, and almost never hear the last songs, unless you manually moved to the later songs via pushing the button 50 or 60 times (which in itself would be annoying.)) Battery drain is a trade off, but this is the reason the MP3 needs to stay powered up all the time. It is probably a tiny drain, but it is what it is... dana