Bubber

I bought the Larin and now to modify it to fit my needs. It has got to hold a cooler and small tool box like trunk to hold some extra gear. Also thinking about lengthening the tongue on the Bunkhouse but I haven't determined by how much. Any ideas on that. Steve aka Bubber

Since we were the recipient of 2" of snow the other day the RSV won't be going anywhere for a while. The F150 is the gas hog at 14MPG. But thanks for the smile anyway.

So the HF carriers works out like this at a local store list price $129.99 with 25% coupon and on sale at $99.99 works out to be $79.67 w/taxes $60 off the list price of $129.99 works out to be $74.36 w/taxes Problem with these Harbor Freight carriers I have is I have to drive 80 miles round trip to get it. Or I can go locally to Fleet Farm for list price of $89.99 on sale (for a Larin carrier) plus taxes works out to be $95.61 26 miles round trip and I go there regularly anyway. I am thinking that it makes sense to buy the Fleet Farm carrier and save the gas expense. At 14 MPG it seems to be a wash. Only real difference is the HF Vs Larin as manufacturers. What do you think?

My understanding is that these are made in India. Please sell them all to them. Just like Polaris moving the snowmobiles to Mexico. Sell your snowmobiles to the Mexicans, see how that works for you. Yes I know Yamaha is Japanese. Just saying the whole world is working on the getting it for the cheapest buck, first, only and last. The Japanese suffered through that and after many years they figured out that they have to make a good and dependable product and now they have the best quality in the industry and make great products. New emerging countries will have a hard row to hoe before they have a first class products on the market. I won't be drinking that Kool-Aid any time soon.

I was thinking aluminum do to weight concerns. I may have to reevaluate all my options. Thanks. If there are other coupons greater than 20% keep them coming. Bubber has anyone got one of these http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Harbor-Freight-COUPON-500lb-CAPACITY-ALUMINUM-CARGO-CARRIER-SAVE-60-/00/s/MTQ4WDIyNQ==/z/DOIAAOxyTMhR9J5p/$(KGrHqZHJCYFHR8SuZkmBR9J5o86Y!~~60_35.JPG so I can print it?

Sounds good to me, I would come. I have some ideas as what would help and some needs. PM if you like or call may work better. Bubber

I will call to make sure they will take them printed. Bubber

Does any one have a Harbor Freight coupon To save some money? I was looking at a trailer hitch cargo carrier to modify and I wanted to save some bucks. ANYBODY? Thanks Bubber

I had heard he was sick but I must have missed that he had died. What a loss to our forum. So sorry to hear we lost a great member such as Steve. God's speed Mr. Wagner

Got a little something in my eyes from watching that. Very well done! Thank you all you who have served. Bubber

I am always innocent ...just ask me! I have never been caught, charged or convicted, at least under my God given name. Oh ya define convicted? :rotf: Bubber

No offense taken. We are what we are and it's all good. Nobody here gets to excited about stuff so don't get too excited about comments. Good day mate! Bubber

Just a little horse trading from a product to services to be rendered. Let me see about the pattern and the bling. Make what you want of that, I am perfectly innocent ..... as usual. And yes you ain't getting any younger or prettier either, but you all ready knew that didn't you? :rotf: Bubber

Good for you guys. I know that feeling right about now myself. Have a great time and enjoy the sun. Bubber

Never did hear back from Bunkhouse. I asked for how to winterize and about replacement parts. I was concerned about the stretchy cord that goes around the cover. I have heard about the steel wool and hedge balls but never about the peppermint oil. I think I will try a combination of the softener sheets and peppermint oil. Thanks for all the good advice. To those who responded with humor I liked that too. Bubber

Tell what you do for winterizing your camping trailer to keep the mice and other destructive critters away. The guy I bought it from said to use softener sheet in the sleeping area to keep mice away. It just got me to thinking and you know how dangerous that can be. I have asked BunkHouse but I have not received an answer yet. So I thought I would ask all you experts for your advise and secrets to winterizing. Bubber

So let me say it out loud. The guy is a liar! It happen as and when the paint is being applied. PERIOD! End of story. If the guy actually thinks that it can happen after painting then he is a bigger fool than the painter. I too painted cars back in the day and I am here to tell you it ain't happening the way he said. Rick is 100% right. Most fisheyes are caused by silicon and poor preparation and cleanliness. Additives will get rid of it when added to the paint. Sorry to hear of your troubles. Find someone reputable and someone not full of BS.

Ruffy was that to much? The extra 4" for the Flanders? I put RSTD bars on last year and snaked them around the front neck and they are just long enough, I was wondering just what is the right extra length. Curious minds need to know. Thanks in advance.

There were a lot of those here in the Mid-west but like a lot of things they faded away. Wall Drug in South Dakota uses a similar approach from about 100 miles away from Wall Drug.

I am sitting here looking out the sliding glass door watching the snow fall. I guess the riding season is definitely over for the year. Now to make the transition to winter and get the list of maintenance together that need to be done. Bubber

Al it probably has to do with that nice German girl you married. Just a Guess. Bubber

First he plied me with liquor and then endless Dairy Queens. How could I resist? I didn't know anyone could get that drunk. Good luck here Tom Bubber

I have read their literature and it sounds pretty impressive if it works like they say. But like always "buyer be ware" much better to get real life histories of practical uses. I think the clear will be beneficial to all the first gens that want to protect newly polished aluminum housings and chrome. As far as preparation, "the devil is in the details". I used to paint cars back in the day, and preparation was everything. 30 hours prepping and two hours shooting was the norm. Any others?

Any body use the POR 15, Glisten PC? It is a clear coating to be used on polished metals, aluminum, chrome, brass, stainless steel, etc. It is supposed to be non yellowing. Not very cheap though. www.POR15.com is the site. Just thought it sounded to good to be true. Inquiring minds wants to know. Comments ???????? WAR stories, Horror stories. What ever you got. Thanks!

I may have miss led you a little here. Cast on the inside of the housing is the following numbers. YHA317 STANLEY 0802 Japan These have come from multiple years of V-Star 1100 but they all seem to have the same designation. Shot me a PM and I will send you my phone number or email which ever you prefer. PS these use a bolt with a nut, it does not screw in from one side to the other. I also do not have the hardware to send. Bubber