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  1. Freebird
    My "Position" shortly after everybody left was LATERAL. It is always worth it though and we look forward to many more years of doing it.
  2. Freebird
    I can't really answer the question but I know that Metzler sold a tire that was one size larger that they claimed would work on the RSV. I know of a couple of riders who tried them though and they rubbed the swingarm. There is very little extra room for a wider tire. I think it is very questionable.
  3. Freebird
    I will apologize right up front for anybody that I miss so please add to this list if you know of one that I've forgotten about. I want to thank those who donated prizes for our raffle at Maintenance Day though. You are all very much appreciated. Eusa1 - Diamond cut engine fins Baggershield - Adjustable windshield Carbon_One - Trailer Hitch Bob Myers - Delrin engine mounts Aussie Annie - Australian souvenirs Dingy - Sunglasses That crazy Stardbog even gave away two of his Heineken's. NOT a small thing to HIM. I want to thank my wife for picking up some small items for the ladies gift bags. I also threw in a VentureRider coffee mug, a VentureRider cap and some speakers to help sweeten the pot a bit. I know it wasn't much but I hope you all enjoy them. I KNOW that I'm missing somebody. Please let me know.
  4. Freebird
    Now my one good eye hurts.
  5. Freebird
    I've tried several but prefer the EBC HH pads. Many here use them.
  6. Freebird
    Yea, he couldn't fool anybody. He had this faraway dreamy look in his eyes. He did get confused though. He said that the steam whistle must have been in a different location than on the first gen....he couldn't find it.
  7. Freebird
    Eileen want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you who came to Maintenance Day this year. We love doing this and our reward is seeing everybody having a nice time. That is all it is about. It was great spending time with old friends and familiar faces and always great meeting new people. As usual, you were all a class act. The numbers were down a bit this year but we still had a fantastic crowd. I think I made a mistake this year when I moved it forward by a week. A lot of folks had graduations and etc. to attend. We were not at all disappointed in the turnout but there were some of our regulars that we truly missed. I will try next year to move it to the middle of June again. A special thanks to all who jumped in and helped with the Maintenance activities. I simply could not do this without your help. I know that Skydoc truly missed having V7Goose around as well as Squidley and a couple others who usually jump in and help. Also, a special thanks to all the ladies who help Eileen get the food arranged and served and maintaining some sense of order to things. It was another successful weekend that Eileen and I both agree went by way too quick. We are already looking forward to next year. Well, at least we will be after a good nights sleep.
  8. Freebird
    Hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip. We truly missed you at MD though.
  9. Freebird
    Well...I will just say that Starfan, we love you and missed you and you are family to us so WHY...oh WHY do you punish us that way.
  10. Freebird
    Jack, Sorry you didn't find us and that I didn't see your post. This is the first time that I've had to really go through all the posts since MD started. It would have been great to see you again. I know that you USED to have my telephone number. Don
  11. Freebird
    I am so glad to see you back and posting again. To say that I appreciate and truly need your help around here is an understatement. When I first started this site, I tried to respond to every single post. As the site and membership grew, that became almost a full time job and had it not been for folks like you who stepped up to the plate to help out, a lot of folks would simply not get the answers that they are looking for. In addition to the time factor is the simple fact that I do not have the vast knowledge that is needed to answer all the questions that come up here. That's just a long way of saying that I truly need you around here and though I have told you privately, I just want to say publicly that I sincerely appreciate all that you do. Most of all, I appreciate and value your friendship.
  12. Freebird
    Yes, and the link to their site is http://www.diamondraccessories.com
  13. Freebird
    There is a forum just for that discussion. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=106
  14. Freebird
    Let's keep the discussion civil folks. I think that pointing out the article is a good thing. It's good for people to read opinions from the manufacturers but let's keep it nice.
  15. Freebird

    surprised

    Freebird replied to Sailor's topic in Watering Hole

    That's interesting. I've read that you should NOT feed them sugar and water but only the hummingbird mix. Don't remember where I read it but the article said that sugar and water doesn't have the vitamins and etc. that they need. For that reason, I've always bought the mix. I'll have to look into that and reconsider.
  16. Freebird
    What I see shows a 60% chance of rain on Friday but only a 20% chance on Saturday. I typically don't allow rain on Maintenance Day but if there is some sort of mixup, we'll do the best we can. I have a garage that we can work in and also a large greenhouse that we can work in. We can still get a lot done.
  17. Freebird
    I knew that SOMEBODY would remember that. I should have known it would be YOU.
  18. Freebird
    Well...since it IS a first gen...how about something representative of the age.
  19. Freebird
    I agree, there have been no changes. They should work on all years of the second gen from '99 to present.
  20. Freebird
    Naw...you can still come. We'll just talk REALLY slow.
  21. Freebird
    I hope she does come. It would be nice to finally meet her. We won't say anything to get you in trouble...we would NEVER do that.
  22. Freebird
    WOW...talk about mixed feelings. I started riding when I was about 14 and I sure earned my share of battle marks during those early years. No training at all, just jumped on a bike, figured out what to push to make it go and was a terror for many years after that. Dylan is 19 now. I've bought a few small bikes for him to put around the yard on when he was younger but he never had any real interest. He had a CT70, a CT90, a Honda Bearcat and etc. but just never rode them over a half dozen times or so. Last week he told me that he has decided that he wants a bike. I think that some of his co-workers ride and he wants to join them. I feel very hypocritical about it all. I absolutely do NOT want him to get a bike but I sure understand the attraction. It has brought me much joy over the years. So, what do you do? I told him the truth about how I feel about it. That I really don't want him buying a bike but that I knew I had no basis to tell him no. I told him that I would insist though that he take the MSF safety course and that he NOT start out on a crotch rocket. I am steering him towards a 650 or so cruiser like maybe a VStar or a Honda Shadow. Due to his lack of interest in the past, I never thought I would have to face this day but here it is.
  23. Freebird
    Those temperatures would be great. Don't worry about the rain forecasts though. We need some rain but I don't allow it on Maintenance Day. Just one of my few rules.
  24. Freebird
    OK, those of you who have been to my Maintenance Day are fairly familiar with all of this but for those who haven't been before, here is a bit of info for you. 1. There is a Super Walmart and an Autozone about 3 miles from my house. Handy for any miscellaneous items that you need to pick up but if you need any specific motorcycle related parts, you probably should bring them with you. 2. I have a decent assortment of tools, a couple of air compressors, oil drain pans and etc. I also have a couple of bike lifts handy. If you want to bring some tools though, it is not a bad idea. 3. I have a lunch catered on Saturday. Usually around 12:00 to 1:00. It costs me quite a bit of money to do this so there is always a donation can out for you to help if you can. It is NOT mandatory. I would not want anybody to not come or not eat because their money is tight. If you can help, that is great. Nobody is watching to see who donates and who doesn't though. 4. There will be a portable toilet available. There are no hard and fast rules but it is asked that the men use the portable toilet and let the ladies use the bathrooms in the house. 5. We will have a few prizes to raffle off. Not a lot but a few items. Eusa has generously donated another set of his diamond cut Second Gen engine fins. Baggershield has agreed to donate one of their windshields. It hasn't gotten here yet but hopefully it will this week. I have new set of speakers that should work in a first or second gen. Eileen has picked up a few items for the ladies. Maybe a few other odds and ends. Tickets usually sell for $1.00 each. 6. There will be tickets available for the trailer raffle at the International Rally in N.Y. Will be a great time to pick up some tickets if you haven't already done so. Registration for the International will also be available. 7. This is a true maintenance day. We will start tinkering with the bikes whenever people are up and about on Saturday morning. Please don't come and expect others to do everything for you. There are some great folks around to help you out but not DO for you. Be prepared to get your hands dirty if you want something done to your bike. 8. We sometimes try to take a little ride on Saturday evening so normally try to wrap up the bike work no later than 4:00. The ride sometimes doesn't happen because people are often exhausted and just want to chill out in the evening. So if you don't want to go on a ride, please don't feel obligated to do so. 9. The Saturday lunch is the only meal provided. You are on your own for breakfast and probably dinner. There are usually some leftovers from lunch though if you want another snack later in the day. If you come in on Friday, we will be riding over to Quaker Steak and Lube for dinner. 10. We will have a great pinstriper available on Friday. I'm not sure if he will be here on Saturday or not but he is usually around both days. 11. We do have a hot tub and you are more than welcome to use it BUT....swimsuits are mandatory...I mean...at least for the men. 12. There is a combination gas/charcoal grill on the back deck. You are welcome to use it. 13. I always have a big urn of coffee set up in the garage. If you are the first one up and about, please turn it on. It will be ready to go. I'm sure that I'm missing something and those who have attended before are welcome to add to this. 14. Bring your own TP,,at least 2 rolls,,,,,, now who would have stuck that comment in here? Eileen and I love doing this and are looking forward to seeing all our old friends and making some new ones.
  25. Freebird
    I'm sure that she would never find out. But Dan, what is her email address in case we want to send her a message and let her know that...uh....that you ...uh....didn't post the picture...yea...that's what we would tell her.
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