Old Man Biker

I have made a purchase from the Super Store and have no complaints. Up here in the frozen north there is not a lot of choice in gear. They shipped very fast and when the jacket didn't fit there were no problems with the return. Some manufactures sizing charts are a little off. Perhaps it is that a XXL in Japan is not a XXL in North America.

My RSV is new to me and I have only been out a few times so far. I have tried using the heel shifter and I thought I would keep it stock as I did find it handy. However my size 14's and it keep having arguments. As I was making a l?H turn onto a busy highway i knocked it into neutral by catching the heel shifter when i put my foot back on the board. That got a little more exciting than I needed so I think the heel portion is going to go.

Stupid question of the day from a new owner. How the heck do you keep the tape deck door closed. Mine will NOT stay closed Now before I remove half the fairing to get at it is there a trick I should know ? I guese if all else fails i can glue the darn thing closed and plug in an aux jack for an I Pod. Thanks for any help you can give. Ride Safe Ride Long Ray (Old Man Biker)http://www.venturerider.org/forum/images/smilies/backinmyday.gif

I took delivery of my 2006 Royal Star Venture yesterday. I found one with only 10250 km on on it, The dealer had put brand new tires on it and gave it a tune up and oil change to make sure everything was 100 per cent. I have been away form motorcycles for a more than a few years what with kids growing up and all and it was time for my wife and I to get back into it again. Wonderful bike i really like it. Good power, nice sound and really comfortable for this 60 year old frame. Well today the temp was plus 4 deg C so I just had to take it out. Put on 120 km, just a short ride. I see I have t get used to handling a heavy bike at low speeds (walking speed) again but i will be out practicing next week. It feels SOOOO good to be back on 2 wheels. In my riding days i typically put on 20 to 35 thousand km a year and it feels like old times. I know my riding skills are a bit rusty so I am going to do some drills to sharpen them again It is going to be a GREAT summer Ride long ride Safe