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  1. Freebird
    Folks, I have sent Mel a private message and hopefully will know more after he responds. I have no idea what happened and until I do, would prefer that no details be posted. I can promise you that if somebody used any telephone number for telemarketing, harassment, whatever, that it will be dealt with appropriately. I also promise you that I will keep you all updated.
  2. Freebird
    Sorry to hear that. I've sent you a PM.
  3. Freebird
    I don't blame you, I would be fed up also. I think there is a number in the back of your owners manual. I also found this on the Star Motorcycle site. I don't know if it's the same number as in your manual or not. Customer Relations (800) 962-7926, press "3" for Star Specialist.
  4. Freebird
    I just looked at his profile and it's an '86 Venture. It is a good reminder though that folks should put their make and model in the custom title area of their profile. To do so, just go to your UserCP and then click on "edit details" at the top of the left menu.
  5. Freebird
    Man...that really does sound good. There used to be a lot of places like that around Lake of the Pines in NE Texas. Most of them were gone though before I even left there. It got to where farm raised catfish were all you could find. Chains like David Beard's. I guess they are still around. The farm raised catfish just don't have a lot of taste though. I actually found a place in Bowling Green, KY a few weeks ago when I was there on business that had fairly decent catfish. Nothing like those old hole in the wall places but it was pretty good. They had whole or fillets and I went for the whole catfish because it had been a while since I had been able to find them. Now they have great fish here in NE Ohio too. Lake Erie Yellow Perch and Walleye are excellent but different than those river and lake caught catfish. OH...and another thing that I just thought about...the place in Bowling Green didn't have those pickled green tomatoes...I mean REALLY...
  6. Freebird
    That's FANTASTIC news Tom. I know that you were really wanting to get over there this year. I think we should ALL go.
  7. Freebird
    That's not an option. I don't have this money on hand. It is in our account at Motorcyclegear and can only be given out as a gift certificate.
  8. Freebird
    For what it's worth, you didn't come across as "tooting your own horn" at all. Wishing to share an experience that brought such joy and fulfillment is a natural thing. Not only am I happy for her and for you but I also sincerely appreciate what you and so many others in your job do. Thanks for being there when we need you.
  9. Freebird
    Let's get one thing perfectly clear....there is no such thing as a X Texan. I am in the north as a service to all my southern brothers and sisters. I have successfully infiltrated these bluecoats but I tell you...there is still much to do here. They know little about the finer things in life....such things as fried catfish and Pittsburg hotlinks. They do seem like a marginally intelligent bunch of folks though. They are capable of learning...though a bit slowly...
  10. Freebird
    OK....I just disqualified you from the NEXT contest too.
  11. Freebird
    duh....not many things go right over my head...that one did. OK...for making an idiot out of me...I think you should be disqualified.
  12. Freebird
    I would still be there arguing with them. Why would it not be covered under warranty and why was towing not FREE as it should be with the roadside assistance that came with your bike? As for the contest, yes, I always use a random number generator to pick the winner.
  13. Freebird
    OK folks...here is what I'm going to do. The prize will be a $159.00 gift certificate from Motorcycle Gear ( previously New Enough). You can check them out by clicking on their banner when it comes up at the top of the page. Please note, their program has changed and VentureRider ONLY gets credit from them IF you enter their site by clicking on the banner above when making your purchases. Now for the contest. We all know that we share a common interest in motorcycle riding. That is the one thing that brings us all together here. What else do we know about each other though? Some of us know each other better than others due to eats and meets, local rides, etc. There are some that we know hardly nothing about though. So, to be entered in the drawing the for gift certificate, all you have to do is reply to this thread and tell us ONE MORE hobby that you enjoy in addition to motorcycling. It could be gardening, bee keeping, guitar or other instruments, auto racing....whatever but you have to list at least ONE other interest. That's all there is to this one folks. The contest will run until next Friday at midnight. That is Friday the 25th. First thing on Saturday morning I will randomly draw a winner from all who post to this thread with their hobby or interest.
  14. Freebird
    hmmm....that's not such a bad idea....let me think about it for a second..... naw.....I don't like it.
  15. Freebird
    OK folks, here's the thing. Motorcycle Gear, previously New Enough, has changed the program that they have used for a long time. The old program allowed you to designate your "favorite club" and then they put a dollar in the clubs account that I could then use as prizes and etc. in contests. They have now discontinued that program. They are now using a "affiliates code" like many other online advertisers do. They will now pay a small fee if a buyer enters their site from clicking on a banner. So, I am asking you to please use the banner that rotates at the upper right of the forum and the home page if you go to Motorcycle Gear to place an order. If you go to their site via your own bookmarks and etc., VentureRider will get no credit for your purchases. The same is true of Jake Wilson and Motorcycle Superstore. If you don't go to their sites by clicking on the banner at the top of our site, we get no credit for your purchases there. I don't fill our site with a lot of banners because I don't want this site to be about bombarding you with advertisements but if you use the few that I have at the top, it does help to support the club. Also, we have $159.00 in our old account with them and we have to give it away now or will lose it. So, we need to have a contest and the winner will receive a $159.00 gift certificate from Motorcycle Gear. I will give it some thought and come up with something later today. I will make a new post when I decide what kind of contest it will be this time. It will be something simple though and probably run for a week.
  16. Freebird
    I can see where going from 0 to 50 psi would raise it a pretty good amount. That was why I went with the leveling links. Riding two up and pulling the trailer, I would often drag my mufflers in tight curves if I hit them very hot at all. Running about 50 to 55 psi prevented that but resulted in a fairly harsh ride. With the leveling links, I am able to run at 30-35 psi and the rear is still up so that I don't drag the mufflers.
  17. Freebird
    Hey, you didn't have to do that. The post was not a problem and might help somebody who actually does want to attempt to build one. Actually, I have a similar article in our Tech Library here. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=497
  18. Freebird
    That's not a how too make one...it's the original installation instructions that come with the Progressive balancing kit. I think I was the first one to ever install that mod and I uploaded those instructions when I was over there years ago. I've never seen any instructions for a home built kit but it is probably possible to come up with something.
  19. Freebird
    I have never seen an early Royal Star with any kind of lowers. I wonder though if a set off the new RSTD could be adapted to work. I know they wouldn't be a direct bolt on but with a bit of creativity....who knows.
  20. Freebird
    My answers are inserted.
  21. Freebird
    I've had stock RKs and Khromewerks. The stock RKs are MUCH quieter than the Khromewerks. To me, the stock RKs were not much louder than the OEM mufflers.
  22. Freebird
    HEY...the Cowboys haven't won that many but they do have few trophies. I sure wish they would get competitive again though. It has been a long dry spell.
  23. Freebird
    Yea, I just looked and I have 3,910 songs on my MP3 player. That is some complete CDs and parts of others. They come from a total of 961 different albums. Now I realize that the sound would not be as good as a CD to a person with a good musical ear but at 70 MPH on a motorcycle, it is close enough.
  24. Freebird
    Well, I have reached the point where I prefer QUIET and have gone back to stock mufflers. I will say though that I preferred the Khromewerks. The Samsons are LOUD and can't be packed, they use a permanent steel baffle. The Khromewerks have a re-packable baffle and I think are just a bit quieter than the Samsons and have a better sound. They also have an integrated shield that covers the clamp area. I just think they are better made.
  25. Freebird
    No, you don't. I've run the K&Ns with Samsons and Khromewerks and it was fine.
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