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    I bought a small hand pump at the H-D dealer, didn't even cost a hundred dollars.......................Just half that much. Works great and very easy to adjust with the push of a button to reduce pressure if you add to much. Also very easy to pack in the foam holder.
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    Ride with a friend if possible. There is strength and motivation in numbers. Keeping an eye out for someone else makes the miles go by quickly. Gold Bond Powder to keep you dry. Beaded seat, a butt massage every time you shift position. Drink plenty of water and stretch often. 750 miles on an RSV is only 3 1/2 tanks of gas, not even a full day. Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Just Checking!!
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    I believe the Roadsofa is custom made to fit the rider. I purchased a used (like new) seat and I'm sure it was made from cast iron and padded with gravel. I rode it for about 100 miles, 85 of them with tears in my eyes, and sold it cheap. I do hear good things about the Roadsofa, just be sure it is made to fit someone your height and weight. Good Luck!
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    In today's economy new wives ain't that hard to find................................
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    I saw this posted at Riders Edge Yamaha in Gettysburg. It may be of interest to some visitors. http://www.gettysburgtrips.com/
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    Thanks to all for the input. I believe I will try the re-torque route first. Fitz
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    The head gasket on my '99 RSV is leaking anti-freeze from the front left corner where the cylinder block meets the crankcase. I removed the cooling fin to confirm this. This only happens when the engine is cold and it appears to seal up when the engine warms up. Can anyone tell me if you can change the head gasket with out removing the engine? Can the head bolts be re-torqued by removing the cylinder head covers? Any assistance will be appreciated. Fitz
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    Randy, Thanks for setting this up. Rose Mary and I will be there. Do you need any help? Fitz
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    We stayed at the KOA just outside of Deadwood. Rented the Kamping Kabins. Nice place, clean. We have been to most of the places mentioned above. One addition I would make is the Devils Tower.
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    I use a beaded seat pad. Lets you vent and gives you a butt massage every time you shift your weight. Should be about $20 or less. Picked mine up at Wall Drug a couple of years ago. Be Cool!!
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    Be sure the gas cap is on tight. That can cause your symptoms. Good Luck and Merry Christmas.
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    A South Central Pennsylvania delight, the stomach of a hog stuffed with sausage, bread filling and diced 'taters then baked and sliced. Sounds weird, tastes good!!
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    Very nice, great color combo. Just a couple of Pittsburgh Steeler Stickers and the job will be complete!!! HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO!!
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    I use two different processes. When I have the time I use BikeBrite (www.bikebrite.com), spray it on and high pressure hose it off, chamios. Shines like new. When I'm in a hurry I go to the car wash with the hand held wand. Spray it down with pre-soak, high pressure soap (from a respectable distance) and rinse (also from a respectable distance). Wipe with chamois or microfiber towel. I take it easy on the electronics and speakers but they do get a good rinse. Never had a water problem in 68,000 miles. If your washin' you ain't ridin'. Fitz
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    Take a look at this site. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200330803_200330803
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    Craig, I'm interested but Saturdays in the fall are not good for me. This is hunting season you know. How about a Sunday? I really enjoyed the ride last Saturday. What a great group. Keep us posted. Fitz
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    Had a great time, covered some new roads and made some new friends. HEY--What about pictures from some of you photographers??? You know the rules. For anyone interested there is a Manufacturing Poker Run scheduled for Oct. 4. Details at: http://www.mantec.org/eventdetail.cfm?id=460 Leaving York, Pa between 9:30AM and 10:00AM. Stops at 3 manufacturing facilities in western York County (2 of the are suppliers to H-D) and ending at Battlefield Harley-Davidson at about noon for lunch and prizes. To help us plan for the food, please register online at this site. In addition to good company we will have some nice prizes and good food. Hope to see you there. PM me with any questions you may have. Thanks, Fitz
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    I just replaced mine on the '99 a couple of weeks ago. Step 1. Remove the seat. Step 2. Jack up the cycle until the rear tire just touches the ground. Step 3. Disconnect the air valve by the seat. Step 4. To get to the top bolt, remove the passanger floor boards. Then the painted "oil tank cover" from each side of the battery compartment. Then the black plastic cover to the rear of the "oil tank cover". You will need a swivel extension for the socket but it isn't to hard to reach. Remove the top bolt. The bottom bolt can be reached from under the cycle. To reinstall, you may have to lift or lower the cycle just a bit. This wasn't a hard job. Sorry, I don't have pictures. Call with questions. 717 873-7992 Dave
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    Deal me in! I will contact the Chambersburg crew and see who we get. I will also mention it to the new Hanover Star Touring and Riding Group. Firm up the details. Let's Ride!!
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    I use a beaded seat pad over the stock seat on my '99. No burn and great ventilation. You get a massage every time you shift position. A back rest helps alot also. Keep your butt moving. Fitz
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    I have an '99 and mine looked just like that. I changed it out just yesterday. I was lucky. When I asked Riders Edge Yamaha in Gettysburg, PA to order me a shock they hooked me up with a used shock from an '05 that they had converted to a Trike for half the price of a new one. It only took me about 20 min. to install. If you need any advise on installation PM me. Fitz
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    I run a stock seat, not a pillow top, on my '99. I have added a back rest (that I fabricated with the assistance of the little lady) and a beaded seat cover. 10-12 hour days are not a problem. Every time you shift position you get a butt massage from the beaded seat. Be sure to shift position often. I think the back rest helps alot when it comes to shifting positions. Lean a little, sit up straight, slouch, recline, etc. Keeps the pressure off of one spot and keeps the blood flowing.
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    Info from the Penndot website: CHAPTER 33 RULES OF THE ROAD IN GENERAL § 3314. Prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices. (a) General rule.--No driver shall operate a vehicle while wearing or using one or more headphones or earphones. (b) Exception.--This section does not prohibit the use of hearing aids or other devices for improving the hearing of the driver, nor does it prohibit the use of a headset in conjunction with a cellular telephone that only provides sound through one ear and allows surrounding sounds to be heard with the other ear, nor does it prohibit the use of communication equipment by the driver of an emergency vehicle or by motorcycle operators complying with section 3525 (relating to protective equipment for motorcycle riders). CHAPTER 35 SPECIAL VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS § 3525. Protective equipment for motorcycle riders. (a) Protective headgear.--Except as provided in subsection (d), no person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle (other than a motorized pedalcycle) unless he is wearing protective headgear which complies with standards established by the department. (b) Eye-protective devices.--No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle (other than a motorized pedalcycle or a three-wheeled motorcycle equipped with an enclosed cab) unless he is wearing an eye-protective device of a type approved by the department. © Approval of equipment.--The department may approve or disapprove protective headgear and eye-protective devices required under this section and may issue and enforce regulations establishing standards and specifications for the approval of the headgear and devices. The department shall publish lists of all protective headgear and eye-protective devices by name and type which have been approved. (d) Exception.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to the following: (1) The operator or any occupant of a three-wheeled motorcycle equipped with an enclosed cab. (2) A person 21 years of age or older who has been licensed to operate a motorcycle for not less than two full calendar years. (3) A person 21 years of age or older who has completed a motorcycle rider safety course approved by the department or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. (4) The passenger of a person exempt under this subsection if the passenger is 21 years of age or older.
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    Be sure to ride through Custer State Park. Check out the wildlife! Leaving Mt. Rushmore towards the town of Keystone, the first little restaurant on the right as you enter town had some great bar-b-que buffalo ribs. Also ride the Spearfish Canyon, very nice.
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