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    Long Tall replied to Pappa Bear's topic in Watering Hole

    I did mine with Carbon One' Bracket and Wiring Harness...I would suggest there use.. See my post here: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=470249#post470249 Also....Here is a pix of mine with the Chrome Bad Boy on the bike... Go Here: Note the Magnifying Glass Icon in the upper right of the pic...Makes the pix larger... http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/l-_4ADekUrEczmBO6LnEHg?feat=directlink Long Tall in Virginia
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    Check out my post listed below...I used Carbon Ones' Bracket and Harness...Replaced the bolt and nut that came with the Chrome Wolo with Stainless...ALso per Sleeperhawk PM...I used 5 (five) 5/16th stainless washers between the bracket and horn... Long Tall in Virginia... http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=470249#post470249
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    Ken: Below are a couple of Pix's of an 06 fully dressed with chrome wheels and all...Belongs to a bud of mine in Cornelius, NC..Past Pres. of the STAR Chapter there... ..Best looking 06 I think I have seen...OF course I think mine is the second best....If I had his Chrome Rims, then mine would be the "BEST" FOR SURE....Chrome-a-holic thing....No Twelve Step programs for it my wife says.... Rims are an exchange from here: http://www.cycleimage.com/store/categories.asp?CatID=251 Long Tall in Lynchburg, VA
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    Just wanted to put a "THANKS TO ALL" post here. I got a lot of help from those that offered input.. Sleeperhawk "chickenhawk" (George) and others helped me make my decision.. I now have the chrome Wolo horn mounted with Larry's bracket and wiring harness....Larry's bracket and harness is (First Class) My ONLY change/addition to the install is I went to my local Ace Hardware and replaced the Bolt, Nut and Lock washer that came with the horn with Stainless....At Sleeperhawks suggestion I bought Stainless washers to use as spacers between Larry's bracket and the horn...Played with the number and ended with using all five...bolt was 5/16th by the way.. Took 30 minutes form start to finish.......Then went for a ride with the wife on the BR Pkwy which is 30 min from my home....We have (1) tunnel here on this section...BOY..was going through that with the Wolo Fun or what !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to all....This is why this is a GREAT forum ... Who in the "heck" would not want to pay the $12.. Long Tall in Lynchburg, VA PS...If OutKast should read this...I HAD TO go with the "Chrome" WOLO.... It's a Chrome-a-holic thing...
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    OK...I can go along with that....Use the V-Max Motor....But...I may be a whole new body make over or they would not stop making some chrome parts....Just my .02 cents worth.. Long Tall
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    Same for me....Amazon...except my was $38.89 with free shipping... Long Tall...In Virginia
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    OK...So I'm in Roanoke, VA for the Dealers Big Bike Intro Bash...My Bud who rides a TD was asking about some Chrome Parts....He was told that they were not available...He and I both went to the parts counter and asked them to get the 2009 book out and we started looking up parts....Breather Cover..."dis-continued"...Carb Covers...No again...Saddlebag Lid Trim Rails...(The ones that go on top)....Back ordered...What was of interest is that in the 2010 Catalog some of these parts were pictured on the bike, but show has un-available... Conversation with owner went like this....No Tour Deluxe for 2010....Parts being dis-continued for the Venture...Yamaha took a big $$$ hit last year like most MC manufacturers....His quote"...Doesn't look good for the Venture going forward George!" Just my input....I see a Touring Version of the Stratoliner for 2011..... Long Tall in Virginia
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    Sylvester: George "LONG TALL" here in Lynchburg, VA.....Been thinking about doing this for a few years now..Always ended up on a trip somewhere or with Grandkids....Wife is a nurse and working that weekend...I'm FREE.... I'm Pres. of our local STAR Chapter here in Lynchburg #223 and I ride an 06 RSV....I could bring the wife's two helmets if I could hook up and honor a GOLD STAR MOM with a ride...We have supported the local RT Chapter at their annual D-Day Memorial Event in Bedford, VA for the past 5 years.....I'll PM you with my contact info if you would let me know I could be of use to a GOLD STAR MOM.... Long Tall
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    Thanks for all in input folks....Decided to go with Carbon One bracket and harness and the Wolo Chrome Horn...Got that from Amazon... Kept looking at Sleeperhawks set up and his positive reply to a question I sent him.... I'm sure I'll like the Chrome Horn mounted on the outside replacing the OEM horn.... George "Long Tall" in Virginia
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    Thanks for the reply Wes....After looking at Sleeperhawks Chrome Wolo mounted on the right side of the bike where he horn is I decided to go that route and I ordered the Wolo form Amazon....I am a Chrome-a-holic....I also ordered Carbon One's bracket and harness.... I was looking for help for a "in the front cowling" install....Never really got that....But yours was very help had I not already ordered the harness from Carbon One... Thanks and stay safe... George (Long Tall) in Virginia
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    I contacted Carbon1 about the wiring harness and the mount...I decided to keep the horn in the cowling...Just like the look of the existing horn area. Also....At the last meet & Eat....a couple of folks there had them mounted on the inside of the cowling....Just want that stock look to remain the same, but add the Louder horn... Thanks for the input... Long Tall in Virginia
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    Moved this thread from the Watering Hole... Profiessional Input Please: I have read most of the threads regarding wiring of a Stebel Horn. I ordered one today so it will be on for a trip I am taking the end of May to Dragon/Cherohala area. I have decided to go with the "in cowling" mounting option. After reading Freebirds Tech article and others here on the forum I would like "confirmation" that I will be wiring it up correctly. 1. Mount horn vertically in cowling to frame. (Using pipe insulation to cushion per a suggestion on a thread and tie wraps) 2. Splice into hot wire from acc. plug and run wire to relay. ( Per Freebirds Tech article) (Increase size of fuse in lower fuse panel) 3. Wire from relay to horn positive. (Tech article) 4. Ground wire from horn to frame. ?????? 5. Splice into pink wire horn button and run wire to relay. (Threads tech article) What am I missing...anything. NOTE: I restored a 110 year old house here in Lynchburg. I did all restoration work "EXCEPT" electrical....Just not my thing..... Since I am under the cowling and want to keep the OEM horns active, do I need to deal with the "brown" wire everyone refers to in the mounting option on the lower right side of the bike?.... Long Tall in Lynchburg, VA
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    Moving to Second Gen Tech Talk Long Tall
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    Profiessional Input Please: I have read most of the threads regarding wiring of a Stebel Horn. I ordered one today so it will be on for a trip I am taking the end of May to Dragon/Cherohala area. I have decided to go with the "in cowling" mounting option. After reading Freebirds Tech article and others here on the forum I would like "confirmation" that I will be wiring it up correctly. 1. Mount horn vertically in cowling to frame. (Using pipe insulation to cushion per a suggestion on a thread and tie wraps) 2. Splice into hot wire from acc. plug and run wire to relay. ( Per Freebirds Tech article) (Increase size of fuse in lower fuse panel) 3. Wire from relay to horn positive. (Tech article) 4. Ground wire from horn to frame. ?????? 5. Splice into pink wire horn button and run wire to relay. (Threads tech article) What am I missing...anything. NOTE: I restored a 110 year old house here in Lynchburg. I did all restoration work "EXCEPT" electrical....Just not my thing..... Since I am under the cowling and want to keep the OEM horns active, do I need to deal with the "brown" wire everyone refers to in the mounting option on the lower right side of the bike?.... Long Tall in Lynchburg, VA
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    You did a real good job putting this together Duke...Thanks for bringing up the Handle thing...Also...Keep those 2nd Amendment Emails coming....We're the last line of defense on keeping our rights... Always welcome in Lynchburg... Long Tall
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    Thought I would post a quick pic from todays M&E here on Ole Virginia...Duke picked I good spot...I'll leave the other pixs in Bobby's professional hands.. PS...Duke informed me today that the handle from when I first signed on the site "gharbourjr" needed to be changed.....He suggested that my 6' 6" height should be considered in the handle...Donna and I talked riding home.... Since I have a Bud here in Lynchburg calling me "LongTall"...We decided to go with that......What a great ride today and what a great group of folks... So...Freebird...If you read this...Please change handle to "LongTall" Link to Group Pix. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Ow2Jv3oh1erwE-8tt3x5pQ?feat=directlink LongTall formerly... George In Virgina (gharbourjr)
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    Dave...George here in Lynchburg, VA...were about 45 miles east of Roanoke....Below is a link to a MUST GO TO "BAR_B_QUE" spot in downtown Roanoke....The ribs and brisket are to die for....Wife and I drive the distance to eat here and we have "very good" Bar_B_Que here in Lynchburg.... Below is the link....Suggestion...If you have not had Mustard Sauce with your Ribs or Brisket, try his...I buy it by the gallon...Yes...Its that good.... http://bluesbbqco.com/?page_id=26 Ride Safe... George in Virginia
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    Just renewed with Sentry Ins for the 4th year....Two bikes....2006 RSV and 2002 Triumph Bonneville America.... 100/300/100 on the liability 100 Ded Comp and Coll on the Bonney 250/250 Ded Comp and Coll on the RSV All discounts...Rider Training, Homeowner, STAR Member (2%), No Accidents, etc... $385 per year....TOTAL Cost... George In Virginia...
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    Well...I guess if you have to....You have to.....Ten rungs on this one...Isn't there a "WIDE LOAD" warning sign required? Enjoy... George In Virginia...
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    I also have the Bare Foot Wilies cup holder....Works like a charm... http://www.barefootwillies.com/beverage.html [ATTACH]31970[/ATTACH] George In Virginia
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    I have had these since the 2nd month of ownership on the 06 RSV...I can not think of a long trip with out them....Very efficient.... Grip Puppies...The Large One...Of course they have gone up in the last few years...I paid $8.00 for mine...would pay the new price without hesitation... http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CST&Category_Code=GRIPPUP George In Virginia...
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    Check out the pixs I included on the below post of my pads....Inside pad all but GONE..Got to them before damage to rotor........I also would be adding a new rotor had I not checked these MYSELF....Added the EBC Sintered HH's and road 250 miles on them this Saturday...Twistie Blue Ridge Pkwy roads...NO PROBLEM....Going to go ahead and add same to front in a couple of weeks.... Go to this Thread.. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33832 George In Virginia
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    Nice...but when I did a search for Triumph Motorcycle Timeline I get this... http://www.ianchadwick.com/motorcycles/triumph/ and this... http://www.sorenwinslow.com/Triumph.asp Same search for Harley Motocycle Timeline gets me this... http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/H-D_History/history_1900s.jsp?locale=en_US and this was on Widipedia...... In 1894, the Hildebrand & Wolfmüller became the first motorcycle available to the public for purchase.[3] However, only a few hundred examples of this motorcycle were ever built. Soon, as the engines became more powerful and designs outgrew the bicycle origins, the number of motorcycle-oriented producers increased. The first known motorcycle in the United States was said to be brought to New York by a French circus performer, in 1895. It weighed about 200 lb (91 kg) and was capable of 40 mph (64 km/h) on a level surface.[4] However, that same year, an inventor from the United States E.J. Pennington demonstrated a motorcycle of his own design in Milwaukee. Pennington claimed his machine was capable of a speed of 58 mph (93 km/h), and is credited with inventing the term "motor cycle" to describe his machine. In 1898, English bicycle maker Triumph decided to extend its focus to include motorcycles, and by 1902, the company had produced its first motorcycle—a bicycle fitted with a Belgian-built engine. In 1903, as Triumph's motorcycle sales topped 500, the American company Harley-Davidson started producing motorcycles. In 1904, the Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company, which had been founded by two former bicycle racers, designed the so-called "diamond framed" Indian Single, whose engine was built by the Aurora Firm in Illinois. The Single was made available in the deep red color that would become Indian's trademark. By then, Indian's production was up to over 500 bikes annually and would rise to 32,000, its best ever, in 1913. Just enjoy doing the research....Not being a PIA ....Just like reading all the history again... BOTTOM LINE.....WE RIDE BIKES WITH MOTORS IN THE MIDDLE OF THEM...I'm OUT OF HERE>>77 degrees here and going riding George In Virginia
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    My best Bud from college rides a Road King...and we put a lot of miles on the bikes when we can meet up.....But the local HOG Chapter is REAL picky about anyone owning anything other than a HD.. SO....before I got the RSV...I was riding a 2002 Triumph Bonneville America....Would go the Poker Runs and rides and it got the most attention....You see...I started on a 1965 Bonny..... Anyway....I'll wave/stop for anyone but I also like to have fun...So....in 2003 I made a point to let all of the HD riders I met KNOW that I was "OLD SCHOOL" with riding....They looked "Puzzled"..... Then I let them know that Triumph had their 100th Anniversiary in 2002....I then pointed to the 100th Anniversiary Badge on the America.....It was REAL COOL....A lot of that "MYSTIQUE" just melted away.....I would say 80% of the folks I said this to could not believe it even when that saw the Badge. I really BURST a lot of bubbles in 2003 and 2004 and 2005 and 2006... My IRON HORSES.. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/u-7kF8gYk7oqdMHXjckmgw?authkey=Gv1sRgCKXDsPfXrdfF8QE&feat=directlink George In Virginia
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    I do not know if anyone else ordered the Lower Deflectors from here, but just got off the phone witht the follks (Nice by the way)...I ordered on 3-27-09....they emailed about a week later letting me know that they were on back order and due to be "released" to them on 4-16-09....Got email last week saying that if I wished to cancel, I could with NO Fees....They just told me on the phone that Yamaha is now say they will be released to them on or around May 22nd....I called my local Stealer and they show NO AVAIABILITY for these in any Yamaha Warehouse....JUST AN FYI....I canceled order....I guess I'll get this piece of "Safety Chrome" later..... George In Virginia
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