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I still wonder about the cables also. I understand that you didn't change them but it causes me to wonder what you gained in height and especially in pull back.

The pictures wouldn't get larger because that ad has long ago expired and shouldn't even have been available. Sorry. I have deleted that thread.

WOW....you are opening up a can of worms. You'll get every opinion imaginable. A lot of people here use Rotella, some use Amsoil, some use just about everything else. The main thing is that you don't use a regular automotive oil with friction modifiers. They can cause your clutch to slip. I personally use nothing but Mobil 1 Racing 4T motorcycle specific but it's about $9.00 per quart and some think that is a waste of money. I love Mobil 1 though and use one version or another in everything I own.

I don't know if it's your problem but I've certainly seen old/dirty oil make it harder to get the bike into neutral.

No Bubs for me thank you. I got a set of Bubs with the bike. Traded them for a set of OEM RSTD mufflers like were on the '99 when you go it. Has the Harley mufflers on it now and they are LOUD. I'll enjoy them for a while and then put the RSTDs on it.

I wouldn't hesitate to go 5,000 with the Mobil 1. Probably any other oil for that matter. I am moving all my vehicles to 5,000.

There is no 3rd gen. Your 2007 is a second gen. Crash bars are 1". Handlebars are 1".

Well @Yammer Dan , I appreciate you posting your list. It allowed me to compare where I'm at. The following are the only things that I don't have yet. Not sure I'll do them all but here it is: Baron's brake reservoir mounted tach (must have sooner or later) SpeedoHealer (will do at some point) Galfer SS Clutch line (someday. 2" over) Flanders Bars (someday) Barnett SS Throttle cables (someday 2" over) VMAX Rear End (not sure yet, maybe someday) Sonic Front Springs (when I need them. That is a lot of work)

Never did it on the '99. Never had that problem. So I probably won't unless I see some signs of a problem.

It's got to be there somewhere. It it was missing before, it would have been leaking.

Oh ABSOLUELY!!!

Are you making an offer?

Well, I can add something else now. A set of slowrollwv's polished stainless lower wind deflectors and brackets are on the way.

I don't think there is a problem at all changing oil brands. Whatever you decide should be fine. You know that I am biased towards the Mobil 1 and that is what I'll be putting in the '05 but I certainly understand people who think that spending that much on oil is crazy. They are probably right.

Looks like you are doing a great job. It will be interested in hearing your final report in regards to the sound. I will be VERY interested in seeing how you end up installing larger speakers.

Well Eileen and I are desperately trying to get the yard all ready for maintenance day but this weather is making it very difficult. I got a bit of weed eating done today and then tried to mow the part of the yard that's not too wet. Mowed for about 30 minutes and then it started snowing...then sleeting...then hail....then I gave up and called it a day.

Max picture size is 1024 x 768 and no more than 200,000 bytes. As for the bars, do they have more pull back also? I assume you had to change the throttle, clutch and brake lines?

I assume the one on Amazon is the Hopnel? If so, they are OK. If you want something extra nice though it will cost you a bit more. Nanci is a member here and the owner of Ace High Leathers. She will make you a beautiful one. http://www.acehighleathers.com/motorcycle/tank-bibs/

Hopnel still makes one. http://www.jpcycles.com/product/161-879 Or if you want a REALLY NICE one...have Nanci at Ace High Leathers make you one. She is a member here and does fantastic work. http://www.acehighleathers.com/motorcycle/tank-bibs/

No snow here this morning but there was water frozen in a bird bath.

I posted a couple of before pics already. I'll post some good pics when I'm done though.

Check in the classifieds under Member Vendors and then Skydoc. He should have what you need.

His membership expired in April. Not sure but I think it will remain that way until he logs in again and then it will update and let him know it's expired. Of course he would have gotten an email also but sometimes they go to spam or trash folders.

WIN??? Heck....it's not about winning...it's about sharing the JOY.

Dang Puc...I thought I gave you a domed VentureRider decal. Remind me at Maintenance Day to give you one.