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IIRC you can move the trunk back an inch on the 2nd gen. Don't recall how, just that there are two sets of allen head bolts on each side of the inside of the trunk with three holes each... and yes, the ABS will crack if you torque it too much.

a little embarrassing to drop it in the parking lot with the wife on the back and hear cheering and clapping. Looking up I realized the local bike club was having a meeting on a hill overlooking the store parking lot and had seen the whole thing... try to live that one down...

YammerDan, Don't know you and was hoping to meet you at Freebird's. Get yerself better and get back on. Great bunch of people pullin' for ya. Prayers Up! cagie

Thanks Don and Ilene for an awesome time (and letting me fish in your pond!). Sorry I had to jet early to take care of family issues, the 400 mile trip home was uneventful, just a little rain once in PA. Looking forward to be able to do this again! Great meeting all you crazy folks! (Craig, look forward to meeting up with you somewhere in PA!) cagie

Dingy, I recently saw that another OH QSL has banned colors (even "soft colors" as in ABATE, Legion, etc. patches). Might check and see if the Vermillion location has the same rule and let everyone know.

Looks great! You sure you want a bunch of bikers camping on that beautiful lawn?!?

sounded like Ralph Wiggum for a second there...

Need to find out which Quaker Steak we am goin' to? Got a buddy who lives in Creston said he'd meet up with me (haven't seen him in a couple years). Other than that looking forward to getting out of the Honey Do list and having a few days to enjoy...

ok, where to start. Been there done that. tip: work very slow. I used water to cool the bit at I drilled. I've made or modified quite a few shields over the years and that is the best advice I can give you.... Had a Clearview, it was OK. didn't like the vent. after time it started to open on it's own. and forget about riding in rain with the vent. Bugs must think it's a target... Tried a Baggershield. nice concept except I like to be able to see the road in front of me. the dark (almost black) lower part is a real bugger to see through. even with the clear upper part on I got a lot of buffeting. Passenger hated it. F4 Custom. Like it pretty well. Would like it even more if it was about 2" shorter and re-curved lip. have talked to them about trying one and they won't budge right now (i guess unless there is enough demand for it.) Really like the rain shedding of the shield, so having to look through isn't to much of an issue. Little or no buffeting for me or passenger. Cut down stock 3". like it except it scratches easily. definitely not an F4 Custom but I like being able to see over. I use this one primarily in late summer. 0.02

From the "For what it's worth department" I installed a HD rack on my RSV without any issues. It does sit at a slight angle (in line with the trunk profile) but is perfectly suited for the intended purpose and having found an NOS one purchased at a greatly reduced price.

I too would agree with the headsets. We actually talk more on the bike than we do when at home or in the car. Once she asked me why and stupid me said something dumb like "cause I don't have to look at ya" and immediately got smashed upside the head. 'course we had a good laugh and cruised on. Like Puc said, being relaxed is part of the journey. I told her to let me worry about the road; you take pictures, talk, sing, talk to your mum on the phone if'n ya want, do what ever and have a good time. Me, I'll crank up my tunes and ride...

1st-LED headlight, passing lamps and driving lights (boy, they can see me comin' for a mile!) 2nd- Satellite radio. beats the crap out of trying to find a decent FM radio station or fiddlin' with the iThingy on those long days on the road.

I built one out of expanded steel and angle iron. I still need to add some lights but it works great. Does help to have the under trunk lights...

How about working with Aerostich or such to offer a full set of gear (helmet, armored jacket, armored pants, gloves, boots and rain gear). Everyone could use a replacement set at one point or another...

Kydex is not pliable enough to sew. Typically used to heat mold for pistol holster and knife sheaths. Thought about thin ABS? like 1/32"