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  1. jarrejx
    My version of winterizing is putting the bike upon the Carbon One Freestanding Lift Adapter with battery tender attached, until thermometer hits 45+ without precipitation. Last year salt on the road wasn't much of a concern in our area, as our city and nearby municipalities were too cash challenged to purchase salt. (Insurance card...don't leave home without it.) 52 degrees & sunny today, allowed for several hours of errand riding. Maybe a few more days before temps will allow my riding again, as it supposed to snow the next 2-3 days. Jerry
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    I'm not in law enforcement but I liive here in 219 area code and am familiar w/ several local LEOs. I have sister & brother-in-law (YamaQman) who live in Merrillville. Would help to know what's your specific concern, so I could point you in the right direction. If you would prefer, you can PM or email me. Jerry
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    Ditto. Dunlops 404s...really give an impressive look to the MM. As others have said, keeping them clean is a challenge. I have been experimenting with a UV protectant spray commonly used on boats with hopes of keeping them white longer. Results have been mixed. I will post my findings shortly in this thread... [ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=36330]Keeping White Walls clean - VentureRider.Org[/ame]
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    You go boy!!!!! CONGRATS!
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    I wanted to make the COC Rally but too many other things going on. Happy you enjoyed your ride. Did you enjoy the meet and were you able to take pix? Would you go again? I am in the process of joining CMA. Jerry
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    Ponch, PM sent, but I forgot to mention that there should be no need for you to buy the gauges, since I assume I could still use them in the area near the speakers, if they will not fit in the cassette deck opening. Jerry
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    Ponch, I'm ready to ditch the cassette player, too, however, I want to use the Autometer gauges that Freebird introduced us to. I was hesitant at first because their 2 1/16" size would require extensive modification to the dash to fit three (3) gauges. Then I saw your pic of the ammeter next to the right speaker. I'm thinking that I can install two gauges (water temp & oil pressure) in the space now occupied by the cassette player and a voltmeter or ammeter next to the right speaker. Perhaps, even install a separate fuel gauge next to the left speaker (for the sake of symmetry). Would that be possible? How difficult was it to install your ammeter? I even found a second set of Autometer gauges called Golden Oldies that combines the antique beige w/ gold trim and would go well with the color scheme and trim on MyPalomino. I'm thinking if I put some of Cougar's fine efforts with yours, I could give the bike's dash an even more unique look without appearing like obvious add-ons. The Autometer gauges are more pricey than some of the others discussed but I think the finished product could be well worth it. I would like to purchase the other pieces and materials in your kit, including all the adapters and connections. I believe these gauges are electrical. So I await your posting on the cost of your kit. Here are the Autometer gauges I found:
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    Terrific story & pix. It provides a very good analogy of how God provides salvation to each of us, just when we think we are drowning and all hope is lost. Then He sets us back on solid ground. Thanx for allowing yourselves to be used as vessels of such an awesome illustration. Jerry
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    Thanx RandyR,...I don't know how I missed Blackjack's thread. I guess I should pay more attention to the Watering Hole. I certainly would have added it my list of screws to check and probably would have nipped this situation in the bud. For the convenience of others, here is link to that thread: [ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35894]Important: check this out if you have a Yamaha locking gas cap... - VentureRider.Org[/ame] Still uncertain about using loctite here. Jerry
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    Since reading this thread several months ago, I have been very diligent about checking the bike's bolts/screws, especially those known trouble makers referred to above. However, I didn't see this one coming. MyPalomino and I were on a short ride 2 days ago, when I stopped for gas. I inserted the key into the gas cap and noticed that the cap did not release in its normal way. As a matter of fact, it was downright difficult to remove it from the tank. The chrome top rotated in a complete circle as I attempted to remove the cap, but the cap would not release. Even after holding the top with one hand, I could only get a partial release of the cap. I starting jiggling the cap and rocking it back and forth until it finally released. Took approximately 2-3 minutes. When I held the gas cap in my hand, I noticed that the base was extremely loosened from the chrome top and when I turned it upside down it looked as pictured below. The screw on the right was very loose and the screw on the left was missing. I assume that it fell into the tank, however, I have no idea if it was before or during my removal of the cap at this gas stop. I looked into the tank before pumping the gas but I did not see any signs of the screw. Upon tightening the remaining screw, I was able to get the cap to lock again, but it takes an extra twist on the chrome top to get it to seat normally. I plan to check the parts fiche for the size and dimensions of a replacement screw and in the meantime, I have two questions. 1. Is there any urgency in locating and removing the missing screw from the gas tank, assuming it fell into there? 2. Is loctite an option for these screws, considering the rubber gaskets around the inner portion of the cap? I did not drop the cap on any previous occasion, so the screw likely worked loose during normal removal of the cap and/or operation of the bike. It was likely in place when I purchased the bike in March, 2008, since I never had any problems removing the cap before the last gas stop. Probably a screw we should add to this list. Any suggestions and thoughts appreciated.
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    See, what stimulating conversation and nostalgia we would be missing if you left us Yama Mama. Don't ever think about that again. My choice is Mannix. I remember my siblings and I would have a contest to guess how many times Joe Mannix would get hit in the head each episode. He must have some type of Guinness WR for television actors knocked unconscious in a dramatic series. Jerry
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    Mazdas?

    jarrejx replied to craigatcsi's topic in Watering Hole

    ...for the funeral of the ex-wife of a close friend. I'll will likely be driving the Mazda 3 I mentioned in my earlier post and I would be glad to let your co-worker take it for a zip if she has never driven one. I am assuming she is somewhere locally to Omaha. It is just about to turn 87,000 on the odometer and still does the "zoom-zoom" thing and it's a very solid car. The plan is to arrive in Omaha Saturday morning for the funeral beginning at 10:00 AM. Should be available after 4:00 PM and will be leaving Sunday late afternoon. I know that is a small window, but willing to accomodate if you would like. The family stays on 96th and Cady and I will be staying with another friend in the Lake Cunningham area. Just call me on my cell phone if you or she wants to take me up on the offer. The number is in my VR assistance profile. Looking forward to meeting you also, if circumstances present themselves. Jerry
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    Mazdas?

    jarrejx replied to craigatcsi's topic in Watering Hole

    I own a 2004 Mazda 3 hatchback and my daughter owns a 2006 Mazda 6. Both cars are exceptional in quality and handling and my insurance premium on the MZ3 is less than $60.00 per month, for full coverage well in excess of the state's mandatory coverage limits. A good site for information on these vehicles is www.mazdaforums.org.
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    Welcome to the world of venture riding. You will love the MM. I purchased mine in March, 2008 and have logged over 12K miles. Now have 44,500 on clock. Still runs great, especially, after I had the carbs synched at RedRider's MD last month. You've got a great looking combo and many, many miles of enjoyable riding ahead of you. Ride safe and send us pics as you make it your own. Jerry
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    Terrific pix. I enjoyed the vicarious vacation. Thanx for sharing. Jerry
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    It's over

    jarrejx replied to rod's topic in Watering Hole

    May you and all your family take comfort in God's word, that "to be absent from this body is to be present with the Him." 2 Cor. 5:6-8. Yet, as Yammer Dan has pointed out, your dad will also continue to be with you in spirit. May our prayers be fervent enough to aid you and yours in this time of need. Jerry
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    ...but I seem to recall that the same bike which we voted "Best Looking Bike" was seen gently resting on its engine guards. I think owner's screen name begins with Yama and ends with Qman, but I could be wrong. If he is having trouble raising capital, maybe he can sell his venturerider.org decal prize and raise some money to pay that "fine". Now, nobody tell him that I sold him out or he may not ride with me again. Jerry
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    Margaret, My post of the pix must have crossed with this post, so just in case there some witness protection program participants at the WI Maintenance Day, in the words of Men In Black Agents Jay and Kay (Will Smith & Tommie Lee Jones, respectively), I will need you to look this way... o.k., I am also gonna need you to imagine a blinding bright light that will erase the memory of what you just saw. Have a nice day. Jerry
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    Jeff (RedRider) you certainly know how to spice up a venturerider's weekend. A whole lot of knowledge concerning the Venture, riding that surpasses anything available in my neck of the woods and comraderie that is absolutely second to none. We had a terrific time, even though we had to leave before the venison was served. We (YamaQman and I along with our friend, Walter, a Gold Wing rider) managed to get out of deer country just as the sun was setting. For those who don't know, Jeff has the venturerider's dream garage/workshop/ retreat/vacation home, etc., complete with all the tools and hardware needed to keep these bikes in shape. I got my first look at the Carbon One adapter at work and was thoroughly impressed. Now, I've got to adjust priorities--adapter or Wagner grill. (No fair) I also got my first look at actual carb synching procedure and believe I am comfortable enough to perform the next one on my bike. Thanx for the carb synch Scooter Bob and Jeff. Scooter said I needed one bad. Thanx also to eusa1 (Mike) for your help with those stubborn passing lamp bracket hex bolts. I will now be able to split the fairing and perform those mods which require access to the wiring inside the fairing and installing the headlight visor on MyPalomino. In between the wrenching, Jeff led us on a ride on some awesome roads. Weather was perfect (IMHO), just enough peeks at the sun to brighten the spirit and no precipitation. We stopped about halfway through the ride at a little outdoor walk-up eatery that was nearby a quaint little park called Dundee Mill. The park had two little fishing ponds where a couple young boys were using little blue gills they had caught, as bait to catch this rather sizeable largemouth bass swimming in the pond. Not much success while we were there but they were having a lot of fun. My camera was in the saddlebag at the time, so I didn't catch that action but I did get a few other pix of the day's events and people. Here are few pix mini-muffin. Hope you enjoy them. Pic #1 shows KevinsDa1and our Gold Wing friend Walter discussing Kevin's bike. Thanx for all the laughs Kevin. There was never a dull moment with him around. YamaQman (aka, Roland, my brother-in-law) joined Walter and Kevin in pic #6 and YamaQman "caught" me posing next to MyPalomino in pix #19 & #20. Jeff will probably post some additional pix, including a couple of group shots--one at the foot of Lake Winnebago. That's Jeff, our host, in pic #16, standing in front of YamaQman's '01 RSV.
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    Just returned home from RedRider's WI maintenance day, w/o any problems. YamaQman and Walter had a few more miles to go but should be home by now. Fatigue will only make room for one word description of today's happenings....AWESOME!!!! Full report tomorrow. Jerry
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    YamaQman (2001 RSV) and I are going to make this ride regardless, but we want to be included for carb syncs--tools and time permitting. We plan on leaving NW Indiana (Hammond) at sunrise on Saturday and should arrive in your area around 9:00 A.M., hopefully in time to catch the group at the Mine Shaft. If not, plan to meet you at your spread. We will also be accompanied by a friend riding a Gold Wing, so total would be three. We plan to be back home by sundown, so we will probably head out around 4:00 P.M. Soft drinks would be our beverage of choice. I am also having some difficulty removing my passing light bar to begin to split the fairing. Can't seem to find the right ball end allen wrench. I would appreciate some help on that issue as well. Thanks for putting this MD together. It will be great to finally meet some of the VR members and put faces to some of the user IDs on this site. Also great to add another state to my map. GPS is loaded and waiting. Ride safe.
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    Thanx again, Moped.
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    Plus, Plus, the CD player takes up needed storage space in the trunk or saddlebag. First mod I made when I got MyPalomino home was removing the CD player. I use my Sony Vaio MP3 (40GB) which holds more music than you can listen to on a trip around the world. Jerry
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    Great pix. Thanx for sharing them w/ us. I was considering the excursion to Newport but daughter got married this past weekend and I had to cage to Maryland. Looked like a lot of fun. BTW, does anyone know what model of Honda is pixd in photo #11? Jerry
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