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  1. Freebird
    I think this is just pretty darn cool. http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/10/02/world-smallest-supercharged-v8-enters-production/?intcmp=features
  2. Freebird
    Every instance I have ever seen of them being on the wrong side, they were actually installed incorrectly. You can screw the masts off the bases and swap sides with them. Like Bob said, if they are on the wrong side, they are very likely causing damage to your CB. As the CB comes installed from the factory, the cable for the CB is not long enough to reach and plug into the CB if the entire assembly is actually mounted on the wrong side. It is very likely indeed mounted on the wrong side and needs to be checked and then swapped.
  3. Freebird
    Motion Pro stopped using mercury in their sticks a good while back. They make a non-mercury replacement fluid for the units but I'm not sure it you can use it in a tool that previously used mercury. Dennis Kirk sells it though. https://www.denniskirk.com/motion-pro/manometer-fluid-refill.p282857.prd/282857.sku
  4. Freebird
    Bob, I think you are thinking about something else. The Morgan Carbtune uses no mercury, only stainless steel rods.
  5. Freebird
    Interesting concept. http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/09/28/college-students-reinvent-wheel-with-spherical-drive-motorcycle/?intcmp=features
  6. Freebird
    No power difference from 1999 til present. The older Royal Stars did have less HP. Yes, they mount exactly the same.
  7. Freebird
    No difference at all expect for the colors. Even as far back as the introduction in 1999. They changed the antenna design after the first year and there have been two or three different seats and that's it.
  8. Freebird
    Sorry about that. It is my mistake, not yours. Just hold on to it and donate it to somebody.
  9. Freebird
    Hate to hear this kind of news. Larry is simply a fantastic guy, a real class act. Those who know him know that he will do anything for anybody. We pray that he will be OK.
  10. Freebird
    I bet your wife HATES riding in that homemade trailer. You should let her ride on the bike behind you. I think she would be much more comfortable.
  11. Freebird
    The problem is the minimum orders. I have to order at least 250 decals and 300 patches. I can't afford to pay out of pocket and sit on a lot of extras for a long time. I like keeping a few in stock though. That being said, I would like to see interest for about 100 of the decals and at least 75 patches.
  12. Freebird
    Congrats Kent. I'm happy for you both. I'm sure you will love it out there and I know there is some beautiful riding.
  13. Freebird
    Trader is correct. The 2007 model was the only one affected and it had to do with the head bolts not being tightened properly. You should verify if it has been taken in for the recall. Otherwise, there is not much that is too bad. Check the rear shock and try to determine if there are any leaks. That is a known problem for most all years. Some complain of a loud gearbox whine. All have some whine due to the design of the straight cut gears but some have a whine that some find intolerable. Otherwise, they are pretty much bullet proof bikes.
  14. Freebird
    Just a quick clarification here folks. Condor was selling, may still have some, custom made heavy duty fork braces. From all reports, they are a very good product. They are NOT Superbraces though. Superbrace is a brand name and is copyrighted. Please know that Condor is NOT selling the Superbrace brand fork brace.
  15. Freebird
    Can you link to some of those posts about people draining the oil and re-filling because to be honest, I've never heard of anybody doing that. There are many instances of the shocks going bad (leaking oil) but still holding air. They are certainly a separate chamber. It is impossible to drain and replace the oil through the air valve. I don't remember those posts of anybody doing that.
  16. Freebird
    Front springs need to be changed. Most people replace them with Progressive Springs.
  17. Freebird
    Yes, thanks.
  18. Freebird
    OK folks, all the flags were mailed yesterday except for two orders that came in later yesterday and they were mailed this morning. You should be receiving them soon. I have placed an ad in the VentureRider Merchandise forum for any of you who may still wish to order one or more.
  19. Freebird
    OK...I just looked and I did get it. I didn't get the notification because that's an OLD email address. I haven't had verizon for a couple of years now as they changed to frontier in my area. Any of you who still have verizon as my email address need to update your contacts please. You can use dnelson@venturerider.org I also have a couple more at frontier.com but that one is probably best for here.
  20. Freebird
    OK...all the flags that have been ordered to this point are in envelopes, addressed and ready to be mailed first thing tomorrow morning. Before I do anything like this again, some of you are going to need to change your names and/or addresses. Geezzzeeee.....some of you need to buy a vowel.
  21. Freebird
    If you sent it, I don't think I have received it.
  22. Freebird
    SOLD OUT! Very nice quality. Should last a long time I think. Approximately 6" x 10". $12.00 each includes postage within the USA. $14.00 each if outside the USA. To order, please PayPal to dnelson@venturerider.org
  23. Freebird
    $11.00. Please include your address if you PayPal for one or more. Folks, It looks like I have about 35 extras so there are plenty if you want to order one.
  24. Freebird
    Yes, I ordered a few extra. I will know exactly how many after I get them all packaged and ready to mail. I know I have at least 20 or so extra though.
  25. Freebird
    OK folks. The flags were here when I got home yesterday. Today I will get them in envelopes and addressed and then sent out first thing Monday morning. I think they turned out pretty well. Appear to be good quality that should hold up for a long time.
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