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  1. Freebird
    I found them a bit hard to communicate with when I was trying to put together a group buy for the bags with our logo. I think they make some good stuff but I got frustrated trying to communicate with them and finally just gave up on the plan.
  2. Freebird
    Folks, I'm sorry but I really didn't realize that so many of you were having problems getting your stuff from him. I will try to contact him but it sounds like maybe I do need to remove him from our vendors area.
  3. Freebird
    Annie, I actually thought you were kidding but apparently you are serious. I just logged in under your account though and your thanks button is still there. Are you SURE you are looking in the right place? Plus, it doesn't show up on your own posts as you are not allowed to thank yourself. It is there though.
  4. Freebird
    Folks...they don't require any stretching. The problem is not that they need to be stretched. They are plenty big. You spread them over the lids and use something similar to door edge trim to secure them to the edge. The only difficult part is getting the trim over the leather and the edge of the lids to secure it while keeping the leather smooth and working around the corners.
  5. Freebird
    Thank you for the opportunity of helping others.
  6. Freebird
    I have absolutely no talent but I just sent you a donation via PayPal. Hope it helps a bit and that others will send what they can.
  7. Freebird
    Yes you can. A lot of people here have lowered the front and not lowered the rear. You will probably find that it actually handles a lot better when you raise the rear back up and leave the front lowered.
  8. Freebird
    I made that mistake also. The shaft will slide all the way in right BESIDE the U-joint instead of in it. Dropped mine into gear and it made an awful noise. I knew immediately what I had done and was very careful after that.
  9. Freebird
    I'm thinking the beads would work very well. Remember, they have a hole in them for passing the thread through to string them up. The holes in the restrictors on mine are tiny. The beads would probably work great.
  10. Freebird
    Carl, Let me know if you need me to help. I could order it for you and send it your way if you want me to. Don
  11. Freebird
    I've installed the lid covers. Yes, you have to remove the bags. Remove the locking hardware and then have fun. They are truly a PAIN to install but it works OK when you finally get all done. Be very careful because you being a man of god, there are likely some words that you will want to use that are not appropriate.
  12. Freebird
    Thanks folks. Just got home about an hour ago. All the tests went OK as far as I know. Tumor shows to be receding in size and they say that as long as it's getting smaller, then it is contained and not spreading also. So, the news is good for now. Back again in another 6 months. Sure does get old but I suppose it is necessary.
  13. Freebird
    Eileen and I just checked into our hotel in the Boston area. I have my one year checkup tomorrow to see how the cancer is doing. I'm not too worried about it, I am confident that things are going well. It was a long drive and we are tired but it was an OK trip. Weather is nice and it was a fairly relaxing drive. This was our first long trip in the 2011 Kia Sorento. Driving about 70 MPH most of the time and occasionally running close to 80 before catching myself and slowing down, it got about 27 MPG. I think that pretty decent for a AWD mid sized SUV. I'm very pleased with that. The 2004 Sorento that we traded in only got about 18 MPG under the same driving conditions.
  14. Freebird
    I just deleted the ad. Some people just never get around to it.
  15. Freebird
    I don't know what format you need but here is one. If you just want the older silver and black one, you can download a larger version of it here: http://www.venturerider.org/logo/logo.zip or here is another one in .eps format. Not sure which one it is: http://www.venturerider.org/logo/epslogo.zip
  16. Freebird
    OK...this is quickly turning political. I suspect it will have to be deleted in the very near future.
  17. Freebird
    Yep...you are certainly looking at some fork work. You gotta remember. Those springs are almost 30 years old. They have outlived their life by far. Most of the members here end up putting Progressive springs in the front. Do a search for "Progressive" and you'll find lots of into on them. Sounds like new fork seals are needed also. Here is a great article put together by Condor on installing the Progressive springs. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=505 and here is one by Fred Vogt with more pictures added by George S on replacing the seals. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=496
  18. Freebird
    OK...I've decided. I want this one but I want a trunk with integrated passenger backrest similar to the Venture or the Ultra Classic. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FLA-CUSTOM-ROCKET-III-CORBIN-CONVERSION-AWESOME-L-K-/360260245322?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item53e12f174a
  19. Freebird
    There is a small independent motorcycle repair and accessory store about 2 miles from my house. I noticed last week that they have a sign out front that says "We now have a Dyno". If anybody is interested, I'll see if they will offer us any deals for dyno runs during my Maintenance Day.
  20. Freebird
    Congrats...you have every right to be proud of what he has accomplished and thanks for sharing your joy with us. Now my philosophy is a bit different when it comes to exercise and working out: NO PAIN...NO PAIN
  21. Freebird
    Good luck Annie. I hope all goes well. You've been through enough already.
  22. Freebird
    Yep...that is a true friend. Now I've done it too but for me, it was a financial decision. After maintenance day a couple of years ago, Sleeperhawk's bike stopped running. We traced it down to a bad relay. This was on a Sunday so there were no Yamaha shops open and I doubt that the local shop would have had the relay anyway. So I loaned him the relay off my bike to get him home. Like I said, it was a financial decision. Either loan him the part or FEED him until it arrived.
  23. Freebird
    Not much help from here. I think the only one I might have is from Texas just before moving to Ohio so it would only be about 10 years old.
  24. Freebird
    OOPs...just thought of another one. I said Harley Ultra and that would probably still be the strongest contender but I would also look at the Triumph Rocket III Touring. Sure wish they would finish dressing it out with a fairing and etc. though.
  25. Freebird
    Sounds like you ran across an idiot salesman.
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