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    Hi Speedy

    Small world hey. In fact there's several former Vol members here at Venture Riders.

    My brother just moved from Lunnock, Tx to memphis, Tn too. Likes it better there now.

    Check out my classifieds in 2nd gen parts & accessories.

    Anyhow welcome to the site.

    Larry

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    With most people carrying cell phones one should also add ICE info to our cell phones. ICE1 being your primary contact , ICE2 2nd in line , etc. Doing this could get vital info to any rescue personal pertaining to medical conditions. Larry
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    As the article notes it's the big bikes that are taking the hits. Due to their higher costs as well as the US economy in a down turn. Fewer people purchasing expensive items of this nature. Now you take the entry level bikes and they're selling them. Perhaps not as brisk as they'd like of course. Used bike market is soaring thou. Another reason for lagging sales is the credit industry is drying up. Fewer lending institutions willing to stick their neck out on questionable buyers. At any rate I'll 2nd Goose's observations. Larry
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    Carefull there fella. You know how those lists can get ugly and you just know your name pops up a lot?? Get it done when ya can Al. We'll still be here Larry
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    Know how you'll be feeling Mama. We're here in Sikeston, Mo checking out Trike Riders International rally. 1st day here and we're already swimming with Wings and more to come . Haha. I'll represent the Venture line of bikes as you will be doing and holding our heads high. Seriously had some folks give us the thumbs up here. And may be snagging another new member for the club here. He rode up on a painted 05 and chatted a bit . Gave him the site name so maybe he's already signed up. Man I really need to get some of those business cards printed up. Later, Larry
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    Nicely done and deffineately one of a kind. Larry
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    Looking really good there. Let's hear a report from Ken on his ride now. Larry
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    Best news today for sure. Keep the good fight going and we'll be keeping you in our prayers. Larry
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    I've been following this saga as well Randy and am happy that the outcome is going to be in your favor. Looking forward to seeing you get that sweet looking ride back up to where it was last year when I first saw it. Good luck Larry
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    I'll 2nd Brad here. My very 1st bike accident happened as a teenager. broadsided a car that ran a stop sign at 40mph. No helmets for me or my younger brother who was a passenger. We we lucky that day. I rolled over the car hood and other than bruises was fine. Brother had a broken ankle and mild concussion. Since that fatefull I have always worn a good quality helmet. As others here have said it's saved at least my noggin several times after going down over the years. Now if I would ever wear all the gear all the time I'd be better protected. But the mind don't like the body overheated so off come the layered clothes. Larry
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    Here ya go Moakster http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6069 I made another set using round solid rod with flat stock welded on ends. Stronger than using flat stock for the entire length. Larry
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    The problem with most 90* bent stems is getting enough clearance to screw them on. Not much room there as noted. One could rebend a 90* stem to about 45* and that should work pretty good I think or simply just add an extender stem. Larry
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    How about just posting a write up here for all of us? Larry
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    Also check the saddle bags and the hinges for the lids as they're know to work loose as well. Maybe check the trunk mounting screws while your at it. Look under the inner trunk pad for the screws. Larry
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    Kenny what accommodations have you made regarding getting from the airport to Squid's place? I'm just 3 miles from the airport so could pick ya up easily enough. Even take you to Brad & Lonna's too. Pm me with you're arrival info and we'll take it from there. Larry
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    Chuck I'm glad to hear that your tire problem was at home and not on the road. Can't add any more than what others here did so I'll just add that you can count your blessings instead of your money. Take care Larry
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    You're right Red as now that I think of it my ignition problem was more of a sticking situation than anything else. All of my electrical stuff worked fine at the time. As to using relays for accessory lighting & etc I do believe in that as it will help prevent additional loads on the ignition switch. I even went so far as to install a relay with a separate switch for the low beam headlight. I turn it on after starting the bike and off before shutting the bike down along with spot lights (which are on a separate circuit). I always use the kill switch to shut down the engine as well or side stand before I converted to a trike. May be over kill on my part doing it this way but gives me more peace of mind knowing I'm doing whatever I can to prolong switch & battery life. Larry
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    Sorry to hear of this Boss. Who knows what motivates someone to do this stuff. Jealousy, revenge, or just plain idiots. Within a month of owning my new Kia it too received a keyed scratch about half the length of the car. And this happened in front of the sons house just after dark. Sure does tick ya off. And of course no one saw anything either. As to your bike before going with the leather tops why not try doing a paint match thru a reputable bodyshop. When I had my trike body painted they tried first matching the bikes paint localy. No go there so they they ordered paint thru Color-Rite. This then came out as a pefect match. Larry
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    All good info here. One other thing to keep in mind is the wheel size of the trailer. An 8" wheel will be running higher revolutions per mile as opposed to a 12" wheel so will generate more heat. Bearings can also fail by being over greased. What happens is the repeated greasing pushes out the seal(s) which then allows dirt and containments to get in as well as letting grease escape when heated up from a long run. Bottom line is it's never a bad idea to at least do a precheck prior to any trip. Larry
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    Sounds to me like you're experiencing beginning switch problems. I'd try lubing the switch 1st with an electrical contact cleaner/lubricator. Just spry the stuff into the keyhole and then work the switch on & off with the key in place a few times. I had a similar situation on my bike about a year & half ago. Hasn't recured since. Larry
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    Lots of great choices already spoken of. I like the idea of the Black hills area, Col again or Four Corners area as Eck suggested. My reasons for those areas are cooler temps, awesome scenery & roads. I do love the Golden Triangle area suggested by someone too. But it can get mighty hot as well. I suppose the deciding factor will be whomever will decide to do the lions share of setting up and organizing the rally itself. Lots of work there but doable when many hands are helping. Anytime in the summer months should be the date as those who have kids at home won't be free to go till after Memorial Day and before Labor Day. Larry
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    Hmm you may be right there Jeremy I looked thru a BFG site once and didn't see anything. Must of overlooked them. I'll check again. Thanks for the heads up Larry
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    Sweet bike Brad & Lonna. Saw one up close while at local Yamaha dealer near Skid's. love that shade of gray. Larry
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    Thanks Rick. I'll check into that a bit more. My initial seaches didn't turn up any car tires in the 150/?-16's. It's the width of the front rim that seems to be the odd ball for a car tire. And the 16" diameter don't help either. My rear tires are B.F. Goodrich G-Force Sports 215/55R-16's. They're a directional thread patterened tire and seem to be great so far. Good traction wet or dry. Larry
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    Thanks for the imput Goose. Valid points there as you so well put it. My bike came with the Dunlop 404's so I have no personal experince with the "Brickstones". I'm also wanting to be sure whatever tire I use has decent water handling capabilities. I have no complaints with the Avon MT 90 I'm running now with about 12 k on them thou it is showing some wear. 10 k was on two wheels thou. Going and coming home from Skids rally I hit several T-storms and wet riding conditions. The bike felt as solid as a car in the rain with no apparent hydro-planing felt. Larry
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