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Just so happens I adjusted the steering head bearings on Dave Wells bike two days ago. Just slide the windshield off and then there is one screw on the front of the speedo housing and two on the back. Remove those 3 and the speedo housing will just lift out of the way. Then the is a bracket around the steering head nut. Only two screws that hold it on and it is much easier to loosen the steering head nut if you remove that bracket first. To loosen that top nut you will need either a 27mm or a 1 1/16" combination wrench. Once you get that stuff out of the way, here is a link that shows how to adjust them. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=511

Yep, that is how it should be.

Great. Now about that antenna, many come installed on the wrong side. Some dealers don't seem to know. Now with you sitting on the bike, it SHOULD be on the left side. If you trace the antenna cable from the bottom of the antenna, you will see that it goes directly into the box under the trunk that holds the CB.

That means your CB is getting a transmission and cutting out the music. Either turn the CB off or turn the squelch WAY up. I usually keep mine all the way up on 20 unless leading a group and the tail gunner is WAY back. Then I will turn it down a bit.

Folks...this just knocked me for a loop. Those of you who never met Gunboat have no idea what a true gentleman he was. He was a friend to all and truly would, and did, go out of his way to help so many here. I'm just sitting here shaking my head in disbelief. Life is so precious and this is just another example of how important it is to do our best to make each and every day something special. Godspeed my friend and prayers going out for his family, loved ones, friends.

The stock seat is vinyl. They offered an optional touring seat that was made by Corbin and it was leather.

I don't think that link at VistaPrints is valid any longer. I was notified by another member a couple of weeks ago. I will be re-doing it and making it available again over the next few days.

I have ordered the VentureRider flags and am taking orders now. You can find the details in the VentureRider Merchandise forum. Rumbling Pride has also extended us a 10% discount on their flag mounts. Just go to their website and upon checkout, enter the discount code to obtain it. The code is NELSON 10% Their website is http://www.rumblingpride.com

OK folks, for those of you who have been waiting, the discount code has been setup for us. The vendor is Rumbling Pride. If you order your flag mounting hardware from their website, just enter the discount code to get your 10% discount. The Code is NELSON 10% http://www.rumblingpride.com/

HEY....there are no warrants against me..........yet. The Cabela's in Columbus does not compare to the one in WV nor the one in MI. It is a much smaller store. Still, it's OK I think. Worth checking out if you just happen to be there or live in the area. Certainly not worth a long drive for people elsewhere.

I stopped by Cabela's in Columbus, OH yesterday evening and saw a couple getting on a Midnight Venture. Stopped and talked to them for a few minutes. Very nice young couple that live in the Columbus area. They haven't owned the bike long but really love it so far. She is new to riding so still getting comfortable with it. I hope they stop by and visit us here.

You need to go to that thread and send Big Tom a message. He handles those shirts.

Are you talking about these? http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=41803

You are probably right and it would be great if we do indeed have such a member.

I've used Uberprint and they have done well for me.

They told me that they would have the code set up in their system sometime today. I'll post it as soon as I know.

Thanks Monty. Ignore my email. I saw your post after I sent it. Folks, the flags are ordered. Please place your orders ASAP. The quicker I recoup a portion of my cost on this one, I can move ahead and get the domed decals ordered that people are also asking for.

Scott, You may remember that I had eye problems also a few years ago. I did ending up losing total vision in my right eye. Yes, it took some adjustment but you get used to it fairly soon. I actually find that riding the bike is easier than driving a car. The loss of the eye really increased the blind spot when driving a car...much easier to see when on the motorcycle. Hopefully they can find the problem and restore the vision but if not, keep your chin up my friend, it will be OK.

Yes, and I will be posting a code in a little while to get us a 10% discount.

I just placed an order for 50 more flags. They should be here in a couple of weeks. Please go to this thread and get your orders placed ASAP. Members outside the USA please add $2.00 to help offset additional shipping. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=73486

I've had a few people ask about VentureRider flags so I guess I need to get some ordered. I need to get an idea of how much interest there is. You can see a picture of the flags and prices and etc. here: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=73486

YEP...see this thread for more info. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=37346

HEY...I don't need your help here. WOW...and I thought we were friends.

First of all, I'm pretty sure that I did NOT say that. I would never say such a thing about you fine people. Secondly, if you WERE to dress up like drunken idiots, I think those red noses would cover that also.

By the way, to celebrate a hard days work, I'm sitting here now enjoying a nice cold glass of Apple Pie...yep...there was about a pint left over.