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  1. Freebird
    I got a PM asking me where the nearest campgrounds are to my house. Many camp here and anybody who wishes to do so is more than welcome. There is also space here for a few travel trailers and we have always had plenty of room so far. There are no hookups though so if you need a place with hookups, here are a couple of suggestions. This one was recommended by another member but I've not been by there yet. http://schaunacrescampground.com/ Also just a few miles down Hwy. 58 from us is Findley State Park. http://www.findleystatepark.org/
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    This week, Eileen will order the food for Maintenance Day and it is much easier if we have a fairly close count. So again, please go to the calendar and update your RSVP if it has changed. If you had checked YES but are now unable to make it, please remove your name. If you had checked MAYBE but now know for sure, please delete the MAYBE and add YES. This link will take you right to the page on the calendar. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=153&day=2010-6-19&c=1 In the next 3 or 4 days, she will place the order. We always try to order a bit extra but the closer the count the better it works.
  3. Freebird
    Absolutely...choose carefully though...you don't want pictures of some of these folk.
  4. Freebird
    Basically there are no appointments needed. Kind of just get in line. Do what you can and there will be plenty of folks to help you with knowledge and information and a hand when you need it. Sorry Charlie, I've never used the beads so don't have a better answer for you.
  5. Freebird
    From what I've heard of it, I really don't know of any that wear better than the EIII. I have heard some talk about mounting a rear tire, backwards, on the front though. Most rear tires have a much deeper tread and should wear longer. Though some of our "Darksiders" are doing this, I am generally not a fan of it because the grooves are oriented correctly to properly channel the water away. On a trike though, it might be an OK solution.
  6. Freebird
    That would be a tough call. I didn't know much about them so searched and found a website for them. They actually look pretty good. http://www.tsukayu.com/ Do they have any that are a direct fit for your RSTD? I see that they have them for the older Royal Stars but didn't see any for the newer ones.
  7. Freebird

    RSV choke

    Freebird replied to Kirby's topic in Watering Hole

    I think that enriching the carbs just a bit would probably do the job. These bikes are set at the factory to run pretty lean. You could probably back out the air adjustment screws about 1/4 turn and that would do it. My question though is why would you want to? I don't see the problem with having to give them just a bit of choke when it is needed. It's usually a matter of a bit of choke and them almost immediately pushing it back in. Once you start tweaking the adjustment screws, it is almost guess work to know if they are set properly unless you have an exhaust gas analyzer. Though I do think that enriching the carbs on these bikes just a tad can have some positive effects, I really don't think it should be done blindly.
  8. Freebird
    Picture is WAY too small to see. Here is a larger one and yes, they WERE very predictable and I think that must maybe you have taught them a lesson.
  9. Freebird
    I agree folks. If I had wanted to spend $700.00 there are a LOT of nice ones to look at. The problem is, I didn't want to spend a lot of money. Heck, Eileen truly had to talk me into buying the one that I did.
  10. Freebird
    I'm not sure when the sale ends. They told me that yesterday was the last day but I see it is still on the website so I'm not sure now.
  11. Freebird
    You aren't necessarily high. Sounds like yours is about the same height as mine. The step up to the roller drawers was another $100.00 though so it would have been $389.00 or so. If yours is in very good condition, I think it is worth what you are asking. If you had been closer to me, I would have been interested.
  12. Freebird
    If you kiss a woman on the lips....don't you HAVE to marry her? If not, I've been HOODWINKED a couple of times.
  13. Freebird
    I ended up buying a Craftsman yesterday. I have been wanting one for a long time. I know that the Craftsman boxes aren't "professional" duty but I think for my use at the house that it will hold up OK. They had a good sale going on. I got this one at 50% off. Got the bottom roller, intermediate and the top box for $289.89. Of course they were out of stock so I had to order it. Should be here in 7-9 days. MAYBE after all these years I can finally get some of my tools organized. I don't know how long the sale continues. Here is the one that I ordered. I did store pickup because I didn't want to pay the $65.00 for home delivery and there is a Sears store about 10 miles from here. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009C0530000B?adCell=W1
  14. Freebird
    Well...just my opinion...I say let him slide. Easily close enough and it captured the essence of the challenge.
  15. Freebird

    Now I understand

    Freebird posted a topic in Videos

    It's all very simple when explained this way. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLDgQg6bq7o]YouTube- Turbo Encabulator[/ame]
  16. Freebird
    I have the Zumo 550 hardwired to my bike but I never leave it on the bike. I just remove it from the cradle when I'm not using it. So I don't know if it would drain the battery or not.
  17. Freebird
    Brad, I'm not sure what you are saying. If you have the Mic Mutes installed, then you Do have to use it to talk on the intercom. That is what it's for. You just toggle the mics on and off with a quick press and release of the push to talk buttons. When you are done talking, another quick press and release turns them off again. That means they are not "live" all the time so you don't get all the noise. When using the CB, you just hold the push to talk button in as you normally would.
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    hmmmmmm....maybe 1939? http://www.kunis.nl/bikesuk/
  19. Freebird
    Gotta run.....uh.....something in my eye. What an inspirational story. I'm thankful for all that I have.
  20. Freebird
    Yep...right about here: http://www.mic-mutes.com/ Now if you are coming to Maintenance Day, just let Bill know (he owns Mic-Mutes). He will be there and can bring it with him.
  21. Freebird
    Yea...I've noticed that too. Seems that ever since I passed that 50 year mark, I've become brittle and pretty much falling apart.
  22. Freebird
    OK folks. The time is getting near. If you haven't signed up on the calendar yet, please do so. At this time, it shows 159 Yes and 46 maybe. It will really help me to know how much food to order if I could narrow that down just a bit. If you signed YES and your plans have changed, please go back and remove your name. If you signed MAYBE but now know for sure, please remove your MAYBE if you are not going to attend and remove it and add YES if you are. Thanks Much. Here is the link to the calendar page. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=153&day=2010-6-19&c=1
  23. Freebird
    Sure...pretty much the same thing.
  24. Freebird
    No, I'm not looking at anything. I think I'll still be riding my '99 RSV for a LONG time.
  25. Freebird
    I just learned from the manufacturer that USA orders should go through their USA distributor: http://www.calsportbike.com/gpx
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