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  1. Mel
    Chunks of pork tenderloin properly seasoned, skewered with mushrooms, squash, onion, grape tomato, bell pepper, plus roasted sweet corn. Everything cooked on the grill. I'm getting hungry all over again just thinkin' about it.
  2. Mel
    Well-l-l-l, now I'm confused. Where in the heck is Daytona, Ohio??? Or do you mean it runs from Florida into Ohio?
  3. Mel
    2007 Gold Wing, insured by AARP Foremost, residing in Indianapolis, IN. -- $449.00 with pretty good coverage, including roadside assist. Premiums can be higher or lower by quite a bit depending on coverage.
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    Protect All

    Mel replied to Tom's topic in Watering Hole

    I've been touting ProtectAll for so many years I should be working for them. Matter-of-fact my first wife did, in the office, at one time. This stuff is amazing, removes water spots, renews color and finish, will help plastics recover from sun damage, leaves bathroom tile gleaming. I used it on motor homes, travel trailers, virtually everything (including my motorcycles). It's name says it all. Congrats Tom (and Mrs.) for discovering it. Just remember that most of the time using less = clear, glossy finish. Too much can leave a haze.
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    Fuzzy, What's the ROAD RAGE thingy?
  6. Mel
    Well, some guys' imaginations allow them to think that they are humorous. By the way, thanks for the pics, I just wasn't able to perceive how they look when attached, probably due to lack of imagination. One of the first things to go at my age.
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    Thought you might have a pic of them (it) mounted on your bike.
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    Proper packing of wheel bearings = necessary Lengthen tongue = unecessary, mine pulls just fine with the tongue the way it came out of the box. May be optional if you want to load up a cooler on the tongue. Flipping and narrowing the axle = optional, I found no need for either. Also found no need for messing with the spring leafs. Below in blue I posted in June 2010. Got my Harbor Freight Tag-Along trailer today at their store on E. 86th St. in Indy. Reg. price $399.99, on sale $329.99, 20% off coupon = $263.99 + $18.48 sales tax, total out-the-door $282.47. Had a busy schedule today, so have only done a partial assembly. Looks like some of the comments about cheap latches, etc. are pretty accurate, but I think it will probably work O.K. for me. I'll post again later after it's all together and I get a chance to use it. I proceeded to repack the wheel bearings, changed the lock for one of better quality, improved the latches. Also carpeted the interior, added reflectors, changed the lighting to LED. It has worked flawlessly for me. I know it's not Bushtec or some other high end add-on, but it certainly fit into my budget a lot better. I guess I should say that it fit into my budget, those others would not fit. Plus, the black looks pretty good with my '07 metallic black GL1800. Just my . Good luck with it, I've read some reports about the wheels not tracking straight, excessive tire wear, etc. I have had no problems like that.
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    Compact twin boat horns, stainless steel. Pretty much weather proof, rated at 106 Db if I remeber correctly. Available from multiple vendors, here's one. add-on: Is 2005 RSV 1st GEN? News to me.
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    I made this from some angle plate with punched holes that I bought at a home improvement store (Menard's), a 1 7/8" trailer tongue hitch (Harbor Freight), and a flag mount from Home Depot. I had to cut and fit, some trial and error, but it works great. I'll have to make up a flag staff to replace the wooden flag pole, it's not strong enough for highway speeds. One strap piece goes under the hitch tongue with a bolt through each end to clamp it down, holds it in place along with the ball mount. This is on my GoldWing, but I think it'll work on any hitch.
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    Quote: Today it is real humid out so I am doing this in the Garage with the Air Conditioner running. The man works at "Electronics for Militay Defense"--- Our tax dollars at work??? I just came in from the garage after working on an ironing board (remember those?), sweating like crazy. I guess I could have been polishing my ride, but the ironing board had priority. Besides, it's 'way too hot in my garage to polish anything!
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    ALWAYS push the "CLEAR" button before you leave the pump!
  14. Mel
    I thought bifocals were for older folks?
  15. Mel
    Possibly a slow death fuel pump failure? Die a little, run a little? I think I've read here that it has happened before.
  16. Mel
    Bestem liners are nice and well built. They fit pretty good are reasonably priced. I sold mine after swapping to the Gold Wing, but would still have 'em if still on the RSV.
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    --- did it fix it??
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    Thanks. I'm waiting on a reply from Chatterbox concerning my problem, don't really expect much help. Makes me wonder what they mean by "Dynamic Noise Reduction". I have given it some thought, and decided that if I don't get help from Chatterbox I would try something similar to what you've done. Simply add some kind of additional barricade to try to stop the wind/ambient noise from reaching the microphone, even if we have to speak louder to have our voice reach the microphone. Thought I might start with plastic from a sandwich bag or something similar, maybe with a rubber band holding it in place to start with, experimenting with heavier materials until I get it the way I want it. If/when I get it solved I'll try to post it here. Thanks again. (Guess you don't arise as early as I do???)
  19. Mel
    5:55 AM, don't see anything new---?
  20. Mel
    I am using two CBDNROHSB Chatterbox headsets, bought them last December, started using them this spring. We were getting a lot of external noise (wind, etc.) and I thought it was from the passenger microphone because I figured she was getting more wind buffeting than me. I finally got to the point that I turn off the intercom until we need to communicate, just too much noise. Well, I have discovered that it's my microphone creating all of the outside noise, not from the passenger. The only way I can stop the noise is by using my left hand to cover the mike, squeeze my fingers together and really tighten my fist around the microphone. I compress the foam down to the point I can feel the microphone under the foam and then the noise stops. If I just cover the mike loosely it doesn't help. I'm wondering if anyone else is using this particular headset kit (or another from Chatterbox) and what your experience with it has been.
  21. Mel
    If you get caught in and have to ride in the rain, as you know, everything gets dirty, grimy, filthy. I wash it all down using a bucket of car soap and water, and one of those soft mitts and a soft brush. Engine, wheels, everything. Rinse it off thoroughly, then I use the leaf blower to remove as much of the rinse water as I can. Then soft, clean, dry towel(s), followed by PROTECT ALL cleaner/wax. Protect All will remove bugs, clean and polish everything including the windscreen, chrome, seats, painted areas, it's great for removing dust and/or water spots for a quick clean-up. I have used it for at least 15 years, especially for a quick dust-off/polish job. I used to clean/polish our motor home, our enclosed trailer after returning from southern California desert trips and have detailed my motorcycles, including wheels and tire sidewalls. You will be amazed at the results. If you use too much, it leaves a residue that has to be wiped away or it leaves a hazy appearance, so less is better. I get mine at Walmart in the RV aisle. Not all of their stores carry it. As I recall, PROTECTALL's web-site has a "where to buy it" button. Some motorcycle dealers carry it, as well as RV stores. http://www.protectall.com/ Well, you asked. This is what I do.
  22. Mel
    In 1979 we (my wife-at-that-time and I) took my brand new XS1100 from Toledo up through the UP, over to Wisconsin and looped down through Illinois and Indiana back to Toledo. We went the last week of July and the first week of August. 1) Wish I still had that motorcycle. Eventually traded it for '84 VR that I rode 'till 2004. 2) Stayed overnight in Marquette (remember the time of year?) and it got down to 32 deg. F overnight, frosty in the morning. 3) Lake Superior water was so cold that we waded out up to about our ankles then got the heck out of the water. 4) It was a beautiful trip. Visited Copper Harbor and Taq. falls, saw lots of wildlife, black bears, etc. As I remember it, the Taq. River is brown colored due to tannic acid from some trees in the area. One of the more memorable trips of several made back when a motorcycle was just a motorcycle. Enjoy your trip!!!
  23. Mel
    Where are you in Indy, and how tight is your travel schedule? Westfied Yamaha is on the north side of Indianapolis, (more or less on your way out of Indy) and did a good job for me replacing a front tire on my '07 RSV. I did remove and reinstall the wheel, but they took it in and I was out of there in less than an hour. Just another option. http://www.westfieldyamaha.com/pages/CustomPage/Index/4723
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    Had never heard of 'em, but found this at Fry's Electronics store, Fishers, Indiana (just outside Indianapolis). This one was open box resale, only $84.55 plus an extension cable for audio out to AUX connection in left fairing pocket. http://www.maylonggroup.com/ML-500_PND.htm I knew that mounting it would be a challenge, but I felt creative. The pics show what I did. Using "stuff" I already had to make the mount, and buying the spacer bushings and longer screws, plus the GPS, extension audio cable, and sales tax, I've got about $100 in the whole thing. 1) 1/8" X 1 1/2" strap metal, cut, shaped, drilled, painted. Some reflections make the paint look damaged. Used a pair of spacer bushings and longer screws, mounted it to the clutch lever clamp. 2) Part of the OEM mount installed. This is the piece that would normally fit onto the ball, making an adjustable ball and socket set-up. I modified it slightly so that I could tighten the nut on the back, holding it in place. 3) Front view of the same stage of assembly as number 2 4) Mounting bracket slides down onto the piece already mounted to the metal bracket and "clicks" into place. 5) GPS snapped into position, showing cable connections made. Top cable is audio out, lower cable is for power (12V from left fairing pocket). Lower connection is also for USB computer connection. There is also a micro SD slot in the left end. I ran the cables to the fairing pocket, routing them through the same opening as the headset connector cable (had to make a little more clearance). Lower left corner of the GPS shows a safety lanyard installed in case the GPS gets jolted out of the mount. I used an old camera wrist strap, drilled a small hole through the GPS molded frame. 6) Another view of the completed installation.
  25. Mel
    I just got this for my GL1800 from Fry's Electronics. Biggest requirement for me was audio output jack. They had one open box resale for $85, and I grabbed it. 5 INCH SCREEN. http://www.maylonggroup.com/ML-500_PND.htm
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