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If they keep the "cruiser" styling, it is a possibility. I tell you though. Anybody thinking about a Roadmaster should spend some time reading posts on the Indian forum. Many reports of engine whine, pealing chrome, seats breaking down, oil leaks, excessive heat, electronic issues, etc.
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Some of you who were at Maintenance Day may have heard me talk about taking a look at the Indian Roadmaster. There are many things I like about it but a few things that I don't. I know that the front fender is an iconic Indian feature but I'm still not sure if I like it. At any rate, the one thing I mentioned was that I needed to do some research in regards to engine heat. The only complaint I have with the Road Glide so far is the excessive heat from the engine. It gets quite uncomfortable on even a warm day. Well I haven't gone to test ride one yet and now I probably won't. I spend a good bit of time doing some online research and have seen about all that I need to. There are a LOT of complaints about excessive engine heat. A short test ride on a hot day has led many to commenting that they would not be buying one. Some say it can actually be painful, as I admit that it can be on the Road Glide. A few other things that I have read. At least one person has developed oil leaks at around 3,000 miles. No specifics except that the engine is being pulled to repair it and it is taking a long time to get the parts. Complaints about the brown leather seat. There are reports that it looks great when new but looks very bad after only a few months. Eileen didn't like the brown seat anyway. When I showed her pictures of the bike, her comment was that she hated the "orange" seat. Not a problem because they offer a black heated seat as an option but of course, it is big bucks. This one is HUGE to me though. No integrated intercom or cb. I know that many people will just use bluetooth headsets for intercom but that doesn't solve the cb issue. It's not something that we use all the time but I feel is almost a MUST when riding with a group. I know there will be aftermarket solutions and the J&M is probably already available but again, MORE money. This is something that I feel a touring bike that cost 30 grand should have. Several complaints from tall and also larger riders about feeling cramped, especially when riding two up. Highway pegs and possibly moving the trunk back would probably help and if there is not already a trunk relocation kit on the market, there probably will be very soon. So, I guess I'm over my desire to even go ride one. I'll just keep what I have for now. The Roadmaster has potential but I think a wait and see attitude until they have been on the road for awhile is in order.
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What can I say. Just VERY COOL. Wish you could go back and do these for the past 11 years. Thanks for the memories.
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Looks great. Love the stripes.
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Still no new Venture
Freebird replied to Bert2006's topic in Star Venture and Eluder Tech Talk ( '18 - Present)
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I agree. The light is the finishing touch on these covers. Time for you to get busy Paul.
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Those really do look good.
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Rodney, I don't know. The Flanders bars helped a lot on my RSV though. They brought them further back and ended the sharp pain in my shoulders.
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Funny. I am glad you are here to post it and that you haven't lost your sense of humor.
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Thanks Dano...I would have called had I really needed to. Thank you my friend. I'm fine. Made it to Indianapolis yesterday afternoon. Had to go for a drug test this morning. That is company policy regardless of who is at fault. Hope they don't test for things I did in the 70's. The van is doing OK. I will get it checked out when I get home but will be here until Sunday. I know there is something wrong by the steering wheel being so far off center but it drives fine and doesn't pull or anything. If it did, I would get a rental car but I think it's OK until I get back home. Sitting at the Indianapolis airport right now waiting to pick up a co-worker who is going to help me setup and work this trade show. It's all good my friends.
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I completely know what you mean about that Squidley character. I know that you are glad that I was there as a buffer. You are most welcome.
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All Eileen ever uses is her IPAD. The loves it. I'm not a fan of anything without a real keyboard but I did end up buying a MacBook Pro a little over a year ago. Like you, I was never an Apple fan but my son went to work for Apple and convinced me to try one. I have to say that now I HATE having to use my company Dell laptop. Love the Macbook.
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Eileen and I want to thank all of you who attended Maintenance Day this year. I wish I was better with words because I honestly don't know how to tell you how much it means to us that so many of you take time out of your busy lives to attend this event year after year. I walk around and try to visit with as many people as I can but there is just never enough time. I hope that everybody felt welcome and that nobody felt ignored or left out. Jonas, Greta and I were talking and he asked me if I realized what I had built with the VentureRider club and how many lives had been joined due to my efforts. I suppose he is right but I never think of it that way. It's the opposite for us. I feel so blessed that so many people have chosen to be a part of this little organization and it is MY life that is so enriched by knowing all you wonderful people. When I tried to explain that to Jonas, I felt a little silly when I found my eyes tearing up and had to stop but just know, you are much more than members of a website to Eileen and I. When you all show up for maintenance day, it feels more like a huge family reunion than anything else and we are truly blessed by your presence. Prairiehammer and RBig stayed for an extra day to avoid some of the nasty weather and we talked about a lot of things. We got into a conversation about people having various aptitudes in life. To be honest, I'm not sure what my aptitude really is. I'm NOT especially good at website design and programming. I have often struggled for many hours on end to keep this place going when a more qualified person would likely have no problem figuring out various bugs, making changes, etc. I'm not especially good in the roll of "Master of Ceremony". I have been asked at various events to stand up and give a speech or whatever and I struggle with that. I would just as soon get things arranged and then let somebody else have the limelight. So I honestly don't know exactly what I"m great at but I do know that I love what we, together, have built here and I thank each and every one of you for being a part of it. You are not VentureRider Members, you are VentureRider Family.
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Had to leave for Indianapolis today. Got just north of columbus and had to pull over for gas. I was in the curb lane in my company car. I was sitting at a red light before making the right turn when a semi came by on my left, blew the red and then cut it too sharp and the trailer smashed into my left from wheel. I am fine and my companies Dodge Carvan is not too bad. Left front wheel took most of the hit. It's actually drivable and I'm still on my way to Indianapolis. Something is screwed in the front end. Steering wheel is turned about 3/4 ways to the right and there is a traction control light on that won't go off. It's all good though and I'll be in India in another hour or so.
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I'll tell you who it was folks. EagleEye went down. Joe Pat sent me a message about it this morning. I don't have any details but he sent me a picture and he looks to be OK. Was waiting for some X-rays but appeared to not be TOO bad at this time.
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Some of you have worried about the weather. First of all, it has NEVER rained on MD. I simply don't allow it. BUT...what if it DOES? Nothing changes. We will get people in the dry one way or another. I have food ordered for 125 people and I can't eat it all by myself. So...even if you have to cage it, please come on. We'll still have a great time.
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It's about time. http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/05/27/new-law-legalizes-three-wheel-polaris-slingshot-in-texas/
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That is just very cool. I bought one of those (or similar) a few years ago. Got it running and sold it. Now you make me wish I had held onto it.
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lightweight touring bike
Freebird replied to cruiserlover's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
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Added a couple of things to the list since I originally posted it. Some nice prizes folks and with only about 125 people coming, your odds are MUCH better than winning the lottery.
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Of course you can. I think I have an old cracked Avon Venom here that I could sell you.