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  1. SteveP
    I actually have a 2003 Volusia, albeit stirred away in a different garage. I set up a garage door opener in a similar fashion, but put it behind the right side cover -that's where there was room.
  2. SteveP
    You might want to take a look at this thread: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13400 It includes pics of how I mounted my garage door opener under the plastic cover on top of the gas tank. Though not specifically waterproof, it is relatively protected and has survived many hours of riding in the rain. Good luck with your project!
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    +1 for the hand warmer packets inside your gloves... does a good job while saving up to buy heated gloves. Now that I have heated gloves, they have become one of my favorite & most useful accessories. My buddy with a heated seat on his goldwing says he rarely uses it. His heated gloves & grips keep his fingers toasty and he says he doesn't feel cold anymore so he doesn't even turn on his OEM heated seat.
  4. SteveP
    Post #24 in the thread I mentioned above. Here's a link to that post with the pics you're talking about.
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    I do not have the chrome ignition cover, only the stock black. The risers do hit at full left/right, but only enough to put a small blemish at the point of contact. I guess the chrome is subject to cracking, but the stock black plastic ignition cover works fine with the risers as long as you don't mind the minor cosmetic imperfection.
  6. SteveP
    Check out this thread, which includes several photos (posts #7, 12, 24, 25, 30 & 31) of how other members have handled the issue: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=44815 I have had the longer risers installed for more than 7,000 miles without the rubber dampeners and nothing in their place. It has not posed any problems (yet?). Good luck!
  7. SteveP
    I'll give a BIG thumbs up to the Phase Change Material vests for keeping cool in the saddle. I have the hi-vis reflective model from www.coolvest.com (sells for $199, non-reflective available for $179). I picked it up at Wing-Ding a couple of years ago and use it all the time when riding in temps 90 and above. It kept me comfortable in 100+ temperatures out in Indiana over the July 4th week. I also use it when I'm running Motorcycle Safety Foundation class range days out on the hot parking lot for 5 hours (recharging in a cooler of ice & water during the breaks). I could go on about this product, but I'll spare you. Also, note that I have no connection with this company other than being a satisfied customer.
  8. SteveP
    They sure do! How far do they wrap around the sides? Are they dual intensity: running & brake? What lights did you use?
  9. SteveP
    I don't have your solution, but in the interest of troubleshooting: I do have two images in my signature so you can eliminate that as the issue.
  10. SteveP
    Gerbings also makes a line of battery operated heated clothing. Here's the link for the gloves; you'll find the rest of the products easily from there: http://gerbing.com/Products/gloves.php
  11. SteveP
    Take a look at this thread: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=43040 There are pics of my RAM mounted GPS in post #8.
  12. SteveP
    Any chance you can post a few close-up pics of how you ran the wires? I'd like to add LED mirrors, but don't want the wires to stand out. It would be helpful to see how you ran yours.
  13. SteveP
    Mum's the word! Thanks for lending a hand. He's out in front by a couple of votes... with about 19 hours left until the end (3pm on Friday).
  14. SteveP
    You guys are great (which we already knew)! Will is very happy to see his count growing. Keep the "likes" coming; I'll let everyone know the results once the voting is over. Thanks!
  15. SteveP
    Over the years here we have all clicked on various webistes to place our online votes for a member of our group... now it's my turn to ask: My nephew is in the running to win an autographed jersey from a Philadelphia Union soccer player. On the Philadelphia Union's Facebook page, he needs as many people to "Like" his comment as possible. If you are on Facebook and have a minute to spare, please help him win the jersey. Here's the 'how to' from his father: First, go to this link and "like" the Union. Next, go to this link and scroll down the comments, find the comment by Bill Malone, and "like" that comment. My son thanks you!!! Thanks to all for your help!
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    Help

    SteveP replied to Whitlow's topic in Watering Hole

    I fixed my left side lower using J-B Weld. That was about 2 years ago and it's still holding strong. http://jbweld.net/products/jbweld.php
  17. SteveP
    Scraped the heck out of the floorbaords on the Dragon this summer. Also got my Kuryakyn highway pegs hitting the ground.... that was a little too low for my liking. The floorboards on these bikes do have replaceable scratch plates, so it must not be that uncommon.
  18. SteveP
    Or, if you prefer, Kury makes end weights that are more like an extension of the grip in terms of shape. Personally, I prefer them over the bullet ends. These also come in black, which is an interesting look. http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/2777/Grip-End-Weights
  19. SteveP
    Here's his thread, complete with pics of his arm rests: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=62523
  20. SteveP

    StaCool Vest

    SteveP replied to colmike's topic in Watering Hole

    My fellow RiderCoaches started off making fun of me for breaking out the CoolVest in the parking lot last weekend... until the heat index hit 105. Look who's laughing now while they were
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    StaCool Vest

    SteveP replied to colmike's topic in Watering Hole

    I have not tried the StayCool vest, but I do have a similar product from www.coolvest.com It uses ice packs that "freeze" at 59°. The packs fully recharge in a cooler of ice/water in only 20 minutes. Additionally, the CoolVest ice packs are completely non-toxic, should they ever leak. Packs have a lifetime guarantee and the vests are made in the USA (Florida, to be exact). It also comes in high-vis green with ANSI reflective stripes, for a few extra $s. From 95°+ rides to 100° temperatures on an asphalt parking lot teaching the MSF basic rider course, the vest has done a great job. The cooling lasts about 2.5 hours in the full summer sun. I have no connection to the company... they just make a great product that I highly recommend without reservation.
  22. SteveP
    Here's a prior post with pics of the windshield bag installed on my '06: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showpost.php?p=138587&postcount=10
  23. SteveP
    Supplementing my previous post, per PM request, here are some pics of my setup:
  24. SteveP
    I think many, myself among them, have the Kury longhorn dually pegs with the lower wind deflectors. I can post some pics if you need them- just let me know.
  25. SteveP
    This is the thread: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=57521
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