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Forty years ago next Sunday my pillion-in-a-million said "I do." So to celebrate we're going to head to the nation's capital and have a good time - all by our selves. Three nights booked in to a luxury hotel and all the galleries, museums and theatres at our doorstep. Should go off alright I reckon. BTW - did I mention I got married on my birthday so I'd remember our anniversary? Now let's see - - I was 23 when I married, so that makes me . . . Still young!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_Royal_Star_Venture There's the link. Let me just add to clarify an earlier comment I made that the page was lacking in detail - not so much lacking, it is a good page. I just wanted to put more in to it to give the mighty machine a higher profile. I'm aware that others on this forum have been involved in the page some years back and I in no way wish to step on any toes or make it appear that I'm rubbishing anybody else's contributions.

Once on the Wiki web site, search for either topic - Honda CB750 or Yamaha Royal Star Venture.

Hi folks. FWIW, I've been editing a couple of articles within Wikipedia. In fact not just editing but adding missing content. I started with the listing for the Honda CB750 (a work in progress) and then got on to the Yamaha Royal Star Venture listing (another work in progress.) Both were sorely lacking and contained inevitable inaccuracies. My aim is to slowly build them both up to be fact-filled, informative and easy-to-read items. Hope you approve.

Neil86. I have a 3x 12v + 1x USB adapter mounted on top of my front brake master cylinder and THAT is plugged in to the 12V 'cigarette lighter style' socket in the fairing. It is that adapter into which I plug the trickle charger. Having said that I've unplugged that and plugged the trickle charger directly in to the fairing socket - and same problem. Methinks my bike is happy to be fully charged and just wants to sing!

Whilst on the subject of the 12 volt outlet, let me run this one past you. I have a solar panel trickle charger that plugs into a 12 volt outlet - car, truck or bike. If I decide to plug it into the RSV to top up the battery it produces gremlins. If I don't turn off the radio prior to shutting down the bike, after a while the radio comes on by itself. I have to unplug the solar panel to shut it off. If I remember to turn off the radio, shut down the bike and plug in the panel - no problem. I'm wondering if there's something else that might be cutting in without me knowing? If there is it's not affecting the battery. The trickle charger keeps me topped up all winter. Mind you it helps to have a damned good battery - MotoBatt. Love it! ~ ~ ~ Long weekend Monday holiday here down under and summer has kicked in. In my town we're expecting temperatures in the mid-30s (high 80s F). Time to ride methinks. Stay safe folks.

I like it!

Mis-Venture!

Helmets are compulsory in Australia - right across the board. If you don't need your head then you don't need a helmet.

Huh?

You'll be s-o-r-r-r-y! I put Samson's on a couple of years ago. Put up with them and put up with them - damned noise - then re-fitted the originals. Still sounds good, is legal and my pillion-in-a-million bride will now ride again with me. My 2c worth!

I'm thinking when my current rear tyre wears down, I'll go for a car tyre as a replacement. Mind you I don't 'corner' as most others do. I have a Voyager kit fitted, so staying upright is what it's all about! Any thoughts from trikers and outfitters?

Oi! Leave our bl00dy wombats alone, okay? Okay! (Sheesh......)

Ah - film. Remember it well. I too saw the writing on the wall when digital came along and unloaded my darkroom gear. I miss the nights in the darkroom. Now it's a few minutes with Photoshop and all done.

A few weeks ago a mate went for a short ride before dinner. Never came home. Bad news. Sad news. http://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/2394815/body-found-in-dubbo-believed-to-be-missing-man/?cs=122

Just another day in the office for me.

FWIW helmets are compulsory in Australia. Nobody but NOBODY is allowed on the road without one. Conversely, guns are banned. Gotta feel safe!

http://www.smh.com.au/world/obama-praises-australias-gun-control-brings-country-into-us-gun-debate-20140611-zs3q5.html My 2c worth. No apologies

Around the corner or around the world - dress for the slide, not for the ride!

Welcome Heather. Somebody on this site signs off with very wise words... "Ride like you're invisible - not invincible." Remember them!

Well done guys. (We're only three years behind ya!)

Wow. Great ride and great road. Bit scary though being on the wrong side all that time!

Sppedometer error That would also be a sppeling error? (Sorry!)

What would happen if you swapped them over? That way when the wind catches them they will blow INWARDS! No? Oh well, it was worth the thought.

Aw. You noticed?