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  1. Freebird
    The first thing that I would recommend would be to flush and replace the fluid. Sounds like it has air in it an probably moisture also.
  2. Freebird
    It might be fun to have a little jam session at Maintenance day. Like I said, I have 3 acoustics here so if some can't bring their guitars along, you would be welcome to use one of mine. I know there it won't be the same as playing your own but the Seagull plays very well and the Epiphone should also when I get it back from the Luthier. The Yamaha is a cheapo but will do in a bind. The Seagull is an acoustic electric but I don't presently have an amp. I could probably borrow one from somebody if any of you want one available though, just let me know. I tell you what. These guitars to me are almost like a sickness comparable to the motorcycle. Though I'm not worth a darn, I love the instruments and would probably own a dozen of them if I could justify it. I would love to have a Les Paul and also a nice hollow body jazz electric on the lines of a Gretsch or something. Would also like to upgrade from my present Seagull to an artist series. I've told myself that I would not buy another guitar until when and IF I improve to the point of thinking that I deserve to reward myself with another one. At the rate I'm going, that may never happen.
  3. Freebird
    Just after Christmas last year, there was a discussion where at least a few of you had gotten guitars and were starting the learning process. So...how goes it? How many of you have stuck with it and how many of those guitars are sitting around collecting dust now? I slacked off a bit but have gotten back into it over the past few weeks. I took too long a break from practicing and let my fingertips get soft again but they are getting back into shape now. Still playing my Seagull and have taken it on the weekly trips for the past few weeks again. I also finally broke down and took my old Epiphone to a highly recommended Luthier and he is in the process of setting it up and making some repairs on it. I bought it new back in 1971 or '72 so it is almost 40 years old now. He is resetting the neck, repairing a couple of loose braces on the inside, dressing the frets and various other things. It still looks great but needed some attention to get the action improved. I'm probably spending as much on it as it is worth but I guess it has some sentimental value to me so I told him to go ahead with the work. He did give me a GREAT deal because his business is a bit slow this time of the year. So..how about it...are any of you experts yet? I know that I'm not. It just doesn't come natural to me and I will have to work at it a lot harder.
  4. Freebird
    OK....whatever you say. Remember though....you may fool me...you may fool everybody else here...but Santa...that guy knows EVERYTHING.
  5. Freebird
    You could always bring her here to perform at Maintenance Day...the pay's not good but the company....well.....never mind....
  6. Freebird
    Very nice indeed. Maybe we should be getting autographs now.
  7. Freebird
    I seldom close mine during the riding season but I do turn it off during the winter months. Never have a problem in the spring. Just turn on the petcock, hit the starter and off we go.
  8. Freebird
    Well...if that is true...who are you and what did you do with Naugh-T?
  9. Freebird
    Oh yea...I'm sure there is....maybe not actually IN Ohio..but nearby.
  10. Freebird
    Oh yea...I like. I would love to try one out.
  11. Freebird
    Nothing here either and we have no members with that username.
  12. Freebird
    I think it's one of things that is pretty cool but after once or twice, it wouldn't be used again.
  13. Freebird
    They have changed it a bit but I used the Tech Mounts XM/Sirius Antenna Bracket available here: http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/orderbysku.asp Mine is round but I do see it listed any longer. It sandwiches between the cradle and the Ram Mount.
  14. Freebird
    They have a "mostly music" plan that is $9.99 per month. I have the "XM Everything" which is $12.95 per month. You can see their various plans here. http://www.xmradio.com/whatisxm/plans-pricing.xmc I have XM on the bike because of the Zumo. I have Sirius in my wife's car and in the house primarily because my wife's car came with the Sirius built in. I really don't have a preference of one over the other.
  15. Freebird
    No, though they are now the same company, they are still operating separately. You will have to go through XM.
  16. Freebird
    Here is what you need. They are certainly NOT cheap. http://www.pcnation.com/web/details.asp?item=6G0645 Search for GXM30 at EbayMotors.com and you'll find some a bit cheaper.
  17. Freebird
    I replied once and then deleted it because I misread your post. You will need the XM radio antenna/receiver. It plugs into the Zumo 550.
  18. Freebird
    If you are buying it from your dealer then I'm pretty sure you are OK. I doubt that they would be selling you an oil that is not compatible with your bike.
  19. Freebird
    WOW....I forgot all about her and had no idea where she was from. Haven't heard that name in a long time.
  20. Freebird
    LOL...OK...I just don't see it quite that way but that's OK...I don't need to. Maybe I'm just being dense but as long as you are satisfied, that is all that really matters. They make several different models so I don't what kind of deal it was for you. They have several models and some are more expensive than others. I'm not knocking Deltran. As said, I own two of them and think they are great products. Also as yours was LONG out of warranty, I agree that they didn't have to replace it. The only point I was trying to make is that depending upon what model it is, if you can buy it online for the same price that they charged you, they really didn't do anything other than sell you another one.
  21. Freebird
    It's even worse....they say that is the home of Joni Mitchell...YECK...she is one of the few from that era that I really just can't stand to listen to. Sorry....she just sound whiny to me.
  22. Freebird
    I can't agree with that. For me, it's Mobil 1. I use it in everything that I own and have done so for probably 12 - 15 years. It is the only oil for me...PERIOD.
  23. Freebird
    I'm sorry...but it just doesn't sound like a great deal to me. I have two of these. $32.99 with free shipping. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-022-0150-DL-WH-Waterproof-Charger/dp/B000CITKCE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1291751760&sr=8-4]Amazon.com: Battery Tender 022-0150-DL-WH Waterproof 800 12V Battery Charger: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ZUIvSniTL.@@AMEPARAM@@41ZUIvSniTL[/ame]
  24. Freebird
    Well, this one is not on the level as some of what you folks have shown but it is a bit unusual. This is one my customers in Cincinnati, OH. He is an architect and this is his office. The Mushroom House
  25. Freebird
    No argument from me. My first Venture as an '88. I really wanted and tried to like it but just never could get comfortable on it. I ended up selling it and buying a Harley. Then when the RSV came out in '99, that I knew it was the bike for me. The bullet proof engine of the first gen Venture in a stretched out cruiser frame that fit me perfectly. So, no regrets here.
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