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Congrats you guys!!!! wishes for many more! Brian

you might be a bit low, but not a lot. Prices in the US are less than up here in Canada and I paid 7500 for my 2003 raspberry last May, with about 44000 kms but our prices are higher up here, (probably close to a thousand bucks in my checking around last year) Brian

I believe the foot pegs and controls are only adjustable on the 83-85 models, after that I think the pegs were not adjustable. Brian

Happy Birthday Lowell!!!

Now that's a great friend!!!

Its ok, we northerners say that about you southern boys in the heat and humidity of the southern summers ... Brian

KInd of,.....they're Ontarioans,....so you're close..... Brian

I have heard of a couple of guys getting a hydrolocked engine when leaving the petcock open when parked. All it takes is a small speck of dirt to hold a needle valve open in your carb to flood a cylinder and cause some damage. I don't shut mine off every time, I park but I do try to remember to do it. Brian

OOOWWW ! sorry to hear about your drop,...glad to hear that you will be ok, and that your silver is fine too. Brian

Why not just park the back tire up on a wide 2 by X wooden pad and ensure the back tire is on it. That should make your center stand a ton easier to put up and take down. maybe your bike has had lowering links put on that would make it almost impossible to use your center stand, unless you use a wooden pad method. Brian

I agree, its gotten better, I still don't care for their cartoony-like vignettes to showcase some of the historical figures. IMHO, its still not as good as TOS, but we have all gotten a bit more informed and not as in awe of space and the universe as we used to be. Both Carl Sagan and Neil DeGrasse Tyson rock as hosts and presenters, and while there are new ideas to present, a large body of the evidence is stuff that science has known about for a long time , and its still relevant like it was in TOS Brian (TOS= the original series)

Ive ridden and owned both g1 and g2 bikes, and while the weight difference between the 2 bikes isn't really a lot, the G2 feels so much heavier than the G1 at parking lot speeds. I think its the tire size/width, the fairing is mounted on the forks not the frame, and the the fuel is carried high, that would be about double the weight of a battery. (But, I don't really notice too much difference in handling if the tank is empty or full on the G2) Brian

I don't care what you ride Rick, What the heck would we do for comic relief if you weren't around? Glad to hear that you and Nina are sticking around. Brian

Congrats on making a move! It will take some time to settle , but it might help to remember that your old home will just be a house when youre gone, and when you get settled the new place in short order it will be a home with you and your wifes loving touches and memories. Brian

I might be tempted to pull the plugs and give the engine a spin for a second or 2 just to ensure the engine is not hydrolocked,,, plus ya probably want to check the plugs anyway... Brian

We tried that back then, that's why you all now have to paint it white to cover all of the scorching. Brian

Coop, I like it! thinking outside of the box again,.....errrr at least the windshield, that looks good! With a couple of small changes to the mount and angle theres no reason something like that couldn't look good on a Venture. Brian

So glad that you guys have found and have renewed your faith in each other and in your god. Its a great time to take stock and just remember your relationships' strong points and take the time and effort to work on the rest, however small you think they may be. Good luck in the future, so glad for the good news. Brian

what about using the adapter for the bike so you can use an HD mirror? There has to be a bigger selection for those orange and black brand names. Brian

I had a 6x10 and traded up to a 6x12 to give me about 3 feet of storage in the front. In order to get the hitch weight right, the bike had to be mounted almost right at he back of the compartment. (remember these bikes are 9 feet long) Brian

Why not just cut one side of the key to the trunk and one side for the ignition? Brian

put me down for a set of carb covers and lock bezels for my RSV. thanks Brian And yes I know all about the shipping costs to Canada...

the 2 Ventures are impossible to compare, they are entirely different machines. I still miss my 85 for the twisties and the acceleration from a stop, but for all day riding nothing beats my 03. Also, I think the 03 would kick my 85's butt after about 60mph. But, I still don't like the 03 in parking lots Brian

Wow, sorry to hear that you've gone thru the pain and worry over the last year, but real happy to hear that youre doing so well. Glad to see you back posting too, the place hasn't been the same without ya! Brian

We stay on daylight savings time year round here, so I am not going to hafta change any clocks.. Brian