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  1. Carbon_One
    Well spoken Goose. On my bike I experienced the popping occasionally on deceleration. My solution was to adjust the fuel mix screws, bump up the pilot jets 1 size, and do a carb sync. Problem solved. The bike runs great and requires much less choke on colder mornings then before the changes were made. Larry
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    No snow on the ground here either. But I'm sure we'll be seeing some soon enough. Larry
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    Ain't that the truth. I already spend enough with stuff from here without being enticed more. Larry
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    Made the show but have to say I wasn't really inspired by much there this year. There were a lot more custom bikes on display this year that were cool looking. As for the bike manufacturers not much has changed either, except prices. Of the touring variety the Kawasaki Voyager & Yamaha Venture still gave the best bang for your money. With the Voyager having updated styling, abs brakes , electronic ignition, etc it was $2-3k cheaper depending on options then the outdated Venture at $20k. Bottom line is if Yamaha don't get their heads out of the sand they're going to be losing a lot of loyal customers. I did get to meet a few VR members there and one other biker friend. Randy & his wife Mary, who I walked with thru most of the show, Eddy, Big Mike & his son Willie, MiCarl , & friend Jeff who's looking to get a RSV in the near future. Larry
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    I should be at the show about 10. Larry
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    Looking great Mike. Nice work there. Larry
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    Should pull straight whether empty or loaded. As the other posts suggest check wheel bearings and wheel alignment. Larry
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    I think it'll be a roll of the dice on whether values hold or drop. News claims that the unemployed numbers are falling now to 8.5%. More folks are being called back to work now. Still I think a lot of people will still spend conservatively, while keeping an eye on the economy. just my .02 here Larry
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    Yep retirement is a good thing. Sure am enjoying mine. I don't miss those early am alarm clocks going off either. I keep busy enough piddling in the garage or riding if weather is good. Getting to spend more time with the family too. Grandkids in high school with the oldest graduating this spring. Time flys so enjoying them as much as we can. Larry
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    It's tough seeing your Dad in this condition but hopefully he'll make it back to normal in due time. Thoughts & prayers continued. Larry
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    Umm not quite. LOL Cassette went in the trash can. This was just one of those projects I've put off for a while and finally gotten around to doing. I did this part time over a 2 day period but in reality it can be done in a day easily. I'll update with more pics the next time I have the front fairing off. Larry
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    Didn't take any. Should of during construction but .................... I'll drop a couple tomorrow. Larry
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    I'll offer up some of my products as I have in the past as well. Most likely I'll just bring them with me to the rally. Or maybe hand them off at Don's MD if that works for you. Larry
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    Well I finally did it. I took out the cassette deck & gutted the box of the inards. Then cut out some sheet metal to cover the bottom and added a backstop that goes back about 3". Did that since you can only get your hand in just so far and wanted to be able to reach whatever ends up all the way in. Also covered the inside with some nice black vinyl material I had on hand. I thought of saving that cassette assembly & build a box but who would want one. It was just easier altering the exiting box and not having to fabricate something for the door. For sure now I'll get some use of that part of the bike. Larry
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    So sorry to hear of Braydons setback Lew. I to will keep Brayden in thoughts and prayers. Larry
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    While you'll probably end up as busy as ever, now at least you have the option of choosing what matters to you most. Enjoy your new found freedom. Larry
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    I'll probably go on Sunday as well since I'm doing a part swap with Randy. Larry
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    Here's a link that was sent to me that you Wing nuts will enjoy. http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?304851-I-modified-my-Wing-cat-is-out-of-the-bag This guy has done some major mods on his ride. Larry
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    Condolences for you & family Mini. Losing a loved one is always hard but know he's with the Father in Heaven now. Larry
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    Got my take offs collecting dust. Contact me Larry
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    OK who's going to the International Motorcycle Show in Novi next weekend? Anybody want to meet up and when? http://www.motorcycleshows.com/novi Larry
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    You talking to me bud? Nah don't think so since I'm not crazy like you. Happy New Year & best wishes to you & Jeanie just the same. Larry
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    Happy New Year from Joyce & myself to all of the Venture Rider family. Wishing everyone a safe riding season & hope to see many of you this coming year. Larry
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    WOW. Looks like Detroit after a snowstorm before the plows come out. Those cars will have some serious corrosion in due time. Larry
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    Sad to read of you guys going thru these tough times. I came thisclose to being in your shoes back in 06. It took me a year of struggling with no job before I could see some light at the end of the tunnel. Prior to that I too was considering selling my bike. Bottom line, do what you have to do. There's always other bikes to be had. Larry
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