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  1. Freebird
    From what I've seen, Charles does a fantastic job on the covers that he makes. If he had them in ball milled, I would have already bought a set. I really encourage any of you looking for the twinky or carb covers to contact him. His username here is slowrollwv and here is a link to his profile so that you can send him a PM or an email. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/member.php?do=getinfo&u=3801
  2. Freebird
    I thought he was just making the twinky covers? Anyway, I would love to have a set of the twinky covers but am keeping my eyes open for a set of the balled milled ones to match my other stuff.
  3. Freebird
    That website does not seem to be right. Did you spell it correctly?
  4. Freebird
    Another one that I've seen a lot of lately is that I have received a fax. There is a link to click on to retrieve the fax. I haven't researched it and would NEVER click on any link that I wasn't sure where came from but just a warning in case others of you get it.
  5. Freebird
    There is one last thing I would check before thinking the worse. Inside the fairing there are 5 large connectors that connect the various components. If you open the fairing, you will see them on the left side of the headlamp as you face the front of the bike. These connectors are well known to suffer from contact issues. They are maybe an inch in diameter so easy to find. MANY MANY of us have had to open the fairing and re-seat these connectors. It is usually necessary to unplug them and plug them back in a few times to get them to make good contact again. The normal practice is to then use so dielectric grease on them. That is the next thing I would try and about the only other thing I can think of.
  6. Freebird
    Are you SURE that the CB volume is at max? If it is and you are having a low volume problem then it is something other than the antenna. You probably know this but I'm just trying to make sure all bases are covered. The CB volume is separate from the radio volume. You have to press the CB button to make sure you are on CB and then turn the volume up. If that is the case and you do indeed have the cb volume on 20 then there is certainly a problem with the system other than the antenna. There is no way that I could run mine on 20. I would be able to hear it a half block away.
  7. Freebird
    I know...but mine end with...WOW...what a way to go.
  8. Freebird
    Well you guys can laugh all you want but I would NOT want to be the one riding it when the owner finds out who stole her shoe.
  9. Freebird
    LOL....now I'm thinking that would be a bit top heavy.
  10. Freebird
    and just WHAT is wrong with purple flannel trousers? I be STYLING?
  11. Freebird
    Well all the flags would probably need to come from the same place to ensure that they match. If you find a source, let us know. I can't imagine that they are too terribly expensive.
  12. Freebird
    His last post was in June of 2008. He was last logged on in January of 2012. His membership has been expired for a while.
  13. Freebird
    Have you found a place to BUY them. If so, maybe we can help. I would be willing to pay for one.
  14. Freebird
    You are probably right but if there are even a few that would like to attend both functions, that would be too bad. I would ask that other VR meets and eats not be scheduled for the same time as the International.
  15. Freebird
    I use 87. That is what the bike is designed to use and paying more for higher grades is just a waste of money. I've experimented a bit and saw now improvements in performance nor fuel economy when using mid or high grade.
  16. Freebird
    They used to have prices on the site but apparently removed them. I just did some searching and am now thinking that they are too expensive at just over $3,000.00 for the 9,000 lb. lift. This one looks to be very good and a lot less money. http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/4-Post-Lifts-s/290.htm
  17. Freebird
    That was just a GREAT introduction. Welcome again and we hope to see you more around here and on the road. I see that you are in Michigan. You are plenty close to make my annual Maintenance Day in Oberlin, OH in June.
  18. Freebird
    I was thinking about one a couple of years ago but had decided to go with a 4 post. This is the one that I had decided on but decided I didn't need to spend the money. http://www.backyardbuddy.com/
  19. Freebird
    Obviously it worked that time. I have no idea what is causing that but it's something to do with the way your camera saves the pictures or something.
  20. Freebird
    It is something about the actual picture and I'm not sure what. I saved your picture and tried to upload it and I got the link also. I just opened it again with my picture editor and then without making any changes, just saved it again. Going to attach it now and see what happens.
  21. Freebird
    I had one of those too. I was 15 when I bought this one.
  22. Freebird
    Well, we already have an area dedicated to computer help but I'm thinking about one for general merchandise. Sort of our own Consumer Reports.
  23. Freebird
    I've often wondered if we should have a separate/dedicated forum for general product recommendations. I realize that we will often not agree but it might be nice to have a place to seek input for items not motorcycle related. For example, we needed a new vacuum cleaner and I had been doing a ton of research to decide which one to buy. I know that some folks swear by the Dyson but all the tests that I've seen have concluded that it is NOT very good at least in the area of air filtration. After doing a ton of research, I ended up buying one that I had not even heard of. I Miele. The primary reason that I chose it was that it has TRUE HEPA filtration. Only time will tell if I made the correct decision. Anyway, any input on whether or not I should add a dedicated forum for such things? Appliances, computers, whatever?
  24. Freebird
    I assume that was a typo and you meant 1999 engine. If so, you are probably taking the best route. The newer engine would certainly have more HP but if making it fit and finding parts over there to help is an issue, the '99 would be your best bet. Now this is all based on the assumption that the '99 engine is the Royal Star engine and NOT the 1999 Royal Star Venture engine. If the '99 is the RSV engine then we are back to the original problem of it not being a direct bolt in replacement.
  25. Freebird
    He has a first gen Royal Star.
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