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You guys are in a completely different league then I am, I didn't have a clue what that bike was.

so what are you saying there sausage fingers??? And plus half the fun is getting to hear Kevins witty banter

Oooops trying to break the rules again......better go back to the car and wait. Sorry got caught up in you guys fun, the thread got me thinking of some of the bikes my dad owned, the Sunbeam was one of them

this is probably too easy but any way http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/2547479317_bf55d74156.jpg?v=0

Steve, Yes the Virago would be a 920 not a 950, for what its worth I just picked up an 85 750 Virago for $1200 this one is pretty well spotless service records kept up and doesnt look abused at all. The main issue with the early Viragos was the starter clutch. When looking at it and listening to it use the same judgement we use when looking at an old Venture (bikes older then 30 years old are just that, they are old and if it doesn't seem right you walk away. They are like the 1st gens there were issues but like anything else there are good ones and there are bad ones, if your gut says it is a bad one, leave it. Just my 2 cents. Mike

It hasn't been a nice one by us here in Hamilton. Enough already.

What more eating and more laughs........ sounds like we should be there too. maybe the snow will be all gone by then and we can all riding and the sun is out....... and maybe pigs will be flying by then too. Mike.

I know what you mean, we lite up the grill on Friday night, did some nice pork butt steaks on it, grill some potatoes, onions and carrots to go along with it. Did it again on Sunday night, chicken this time. Both meals tasted so good, we usually grill all year round but it has been just too cold. Said to heck with it and lets get it done. even nicer the cook had a glass of Apple pie while cooking. Perfect. Mike.

I am considering one of the Nolan Helmets myself. From the info on Revzilla it looks like they are a great idea, I currently wear an AGV modular helmet that I like, but just the idea of having the option of removing the chin bar intrigues me, it saves bringing my bell shorty with me and frees up room in one of the bags on trips. I have not seen that helmet or even the N43 which is the old model in a shop around where we are, my prefernce to try on a helmet before buying rather then ordering online. Mike.

Hey Puc, We are all going through it now, I spent a couple hours this morning looking at bike reviews on youtube. Have an itch to go and check out some bike showrooms too. We did however get our second bike paid for and transferred into our name today, but it will be our daughter who will be on it most of the time. Doesn't matter where I am going I just love riding my RSV, but I know I will grab the Virago and go for a ride every now and then. When it is test ride season here I do want to try out the Victory Cross Country, always liked that bike. Come on spring....

There is always room for a Frank Zappa reference.

PS3......what a great idea.....video games and a full glass of Apple Pie (until its gone, then some Wild Turkey).....don't worry no driving tonight just on the PS3

The mark in the picture at about 3 o'clock is an emblem on the tire.

Agree with the above comment, I had Venoms on my 02 and the rear got to wear your tire in the picture was at, it was only a month or so later that I had to replace it.

Good one.

I have them on my RSV, as mentioned they are great for removing the bags quickly to do ant maintenance and of course for keeping the white walls pretty.

I think a lot of us are feeling that way.

You mean there was something wrong in that video. Nope didn't see anything wrong:rotf:

too funny....... may just try it. Mike

Great story thanks. It kinda reminds me of my younger brother who started out the same way with a bb gun, then moved on the more powerful ones during Army Cadets, then to his stint in the reg forces and even with the Army reserves where he was a weapons tech guy. My dad would give him hell for the guns that were apart in the basement and the squirrels that filled the freezer at times. Well my brother now as far as I concerned is living the dream, him and his wife have their own outdoors store up here in Ontario, he has a number of contracts with the major gun manufacturers for their warranty work. He can go hunting for deer (in season of course) by going out his back door or a little ways down the road, or what ever else is in season at the time. Spending your day making a living doing something you love.....gotta love that. Thanks again for your story, it brought a real big smile. Mike.

Nice new toy Puc, we are looking for another bike here as well (my daughter wants to get a bigger bike) and it sure does make it easier to deal with the winter. I had an 86 Venture, never had a MkI, but I loved the bags on my 86, knida wish I had the same ones on my 2nd Gen, they seem smaller then the ones on the 86. As for being able to just take the bags of the MkI, yes that is a bonus. Kinda the same as I can take the bags off my 2nd Gen with just a few bolts for cleaning and service. Enjoy your toy and have a blast bringing her back to life. Mike.

Sorry about the fall, it happens to all of us, but yup it did cause a few giggles

Whoa......my brain hurts, I better get the boss to watch this. I do like the way they folded up in a nice bundle.

OUCH !!!!!!!!!