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Our site has really declined over the past few years. I think it's a combination of some of our ,members simply aging out and the fact that Facebook has taken over a lot of this type site. After much consideration, I have made a big decision in an effort to keep this place going. I have promoted all current subscribing members to Lifetime Members. That means that you will no longer have to pay. My way of thanking you all for the years of support. NOTE: I THINK you all need to go to you PayPal account and cancel your membership there if you have it set to auto renew. I can't do that from buy end. There will still her a one time membership of 12.00 for any new ,members. This ix just an attempt to dissuade spammers from joining. I also extend this offer to any of our old members who have let their memberships expire. If you are one of those,,. Just send ,e a message and I will reinstate you.

Yes sir! I'm not getting too ahead of myself. I'm saving up about 5 grand for a down payment. We're looking at a 2021 plus, low mileage for hopefully less than $20,000. There's a beautiful 2018 with only 8000 miles in Lincoln, and they're only asking $15,999 for it. Really tempted to get that one. The 2021 and up have upgraded audio and a bigger trunk with better rear backrest for the passenger. I'll have graduated with my Associates in Civil Engineering in May and this will be a gift to myself! As for the Venture. Got the tank taken off and rust proof-ed and very happy with the results. Its a decent sized job, but really not too terrible. Looks tougher than it is!

Just making sure it’s working

I have not been on this site for a few years.I do not have a Venture anymore , but enjoy the people. What is new these days?

I went to Port Dover for Friday 13th.It happens to be my birthday as well

Thanks, but I didn't mind paying the fee. I've gotten so much information and entertainment from this site.

@Woody You know the saying...Family first before anything else. You did the right thing. Many more opportunities to enjoy rides coming your way. Ride safe.

80 degrees today so we got our chores done and took a ride, about 2 hours of back roads.

Got the bike out last week and the bug out a couple days ago and now we are staying in the house in front of the fire place cause it's to cold outside.

That's great you gotta be proud of him

Not likely to work. The bolts have shoulders on them that only allow the bolts to be threaded in sooo far. Pull one out to see it.

We went to Tulsa where it was 75° and sunny 😎 Then we came home and were promptly snow on! And we still have a month of winter left😢

Snowman and Fred???? never mind that was a beer truck. 🤣🤣🤣

@Chaharly Best of luck on working on your bike. Those leaks are never fun to work on. You still have time before riding season really officially starts for most folks. Perhaps the Goldwing can come sooner than later?

Well didn't make it out to Friday The 13th on Friday as I would normally do! There was too much snow and ice on the roads around our area so Phantom Wife and I spent some of the day visiting with our Grand Daughter and her mom and dad instead! Turned out to be a great day and will probably try to make the next 2 times which are next month and then November! Also I had repairs to do on my tractors and snow-blower! Had major problem with the one lawn cutter tractor I modified to mount a blower onto as when I was blowing snow something let go and PTO went out of commission! Did get another PTO but is not going on like it should and also noticed that bolt broke off inside shaft so now I have to try and get it out! If I can't get it out I will have to change out motor with a spare motor I have on another tractor I bought years ago! Still looking for a blower for the SearsSS16 tractor I have but everything is in the U.S. Was out yesterday cleaning up the ends of lane-ways and clearing snow down to concrete sidewalks when I shut of tractor to shovel but when I went to start up tractor starter just whined. Towed it back to garage and got it working again!

Some pictures as promised. Venture rear lighting breakout harness. 5 wire trailer harness with isolator 4 wire trailer harness with isolator.

Excellent products and excellent customer service! I have Steve's trailer harness on my "06.

When you roll on the throttle of your Second Gen. RSV or RSTD does the clutch slip? When you "briskly" go from first to second gear does your clutch slip? Do you ride 2 up often? Are you trying to pull a trailer and is your clutch slipping? Are you thinking about paying $300.00 plus the install for a Barnett Clutch, well think again! The stock Yamaha clutch is a high quality part and will last up to 100,000 miles. The problem is not your clutch; It's the clutch basket diaphragm spring and that "wimpy" half disc that has failed. So here's the fix! Install an aftermarket, thicker clutch diaphragm spring, and full clutch disc and never worry about that RSV or RSTD or RSTC clutch again! The heavy duty clutch diaphragm spring puts 25% more clamping force on the clutch discs than the stock RSV clutch spring. Here's my deal, you get a brand new .070” thick heavy duty clutch diaphragm spring, (name brand) a new full clutch friction disc to replace the half disc, and a brand new, genuine Yamaha replacement clutch cover gasket, everything you need to do this install for $115.00 including shipping in the USA!!! I will include complete written instructions, and i have a picture file that can be downloaded! what a deal!! If you have some miles on your current set of friction discs, check my other MEMBER VENDOR Classified Ads for the remaining 7 genuine Yamaha friction discs or the seven steel clutch plates for $105.00 a set each, Making this upgrade basically, a brand new, better that stock clutch! This upgrade can be done in less than 2 hours, doesn't require the removal of the clutch basket, can be done with a 10mm and 12mm wrench and an allen wrench, and a pair of needle nosed pliers and side cutters and you will loose very little engine oil! Shipping in the 48 states is free, outside the us is at actual cost! I accept paypal and checks! Thanks for viewing my ad. Earl (skydoc_17)

Baron’s sells a lowering kit for the rear of a 2nd gen, you can lower the front bey slide the forks up the triple tree.

if you type a post and wish to "tag" somebody, that means to insert their name in a way that they will receive notification of the post and can reply if needed, here is how its done. On the old site, you just typed their username with the @ sign in front of it. Example @freebird. That no longer works on the new site however. The way you do it now is basically the same. You type the @ sign and then start typing their username. As you type, a dropdown menu will appear and you have to select their name from the menu. If I start typing @Freebird , freebird will show up in the menu. I just click on that and it inserts the username for me. It's actually much better this way because people use all types of different spellings for their username. If you just get the first two or three letters correct, you don't have to worry about spelling the rest of it. Just look a the list as you type and then click on the name when you see it.

The two posts above would not apply to this bike. The RSV and RSTD do not have linked brakes.

Got the Spyder up 4sale, does that tell yah what you're asking?

Many of us knew and enjoyed the company Don Ellis, B2Dad over the past years. I just learned that he completed his earthly journey. Don will be missed by all who knew him. Please say a prayer for Patti and the rest of the family.

It is with a heavy heart that I received notice that Reggieman was killed in a motorcycle accident. His membership had expired here but he was well known and loved by many. Please keep his wife and family in your prayers.