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Here's one example that I ran across. I've never seen anything else about it though. http://www.rtukltd.com/air-conditioned-helmets.html
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I too think it would be difficult to do but it is an interesting idea. At one time, there was a helmet on the market with some sort of cooling system in it but I've not seen anything about it in a long time.
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It can wait but I wouldn't take it to the shop. You can buy the tool to do it yourself for less than they will charge you and you will KNOW it's right when you are done. Way too many dealers seem to not be able to sync the cards. I don't understand that because it's very simple but I've seen way too many that just didn't even get them close.
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No, they are not VOX. You use the cb push to talk button to turn the mics on or off. The passenger push to talk button will also toggle them. You just momentarily push either button to turn the mics off and push it again to turn them back on. It's AMAZING how much quieter things are with the mics off. I'm telling you, they are a must have for these bikes. Here is a link. http://mic-mutes.com/
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Juggler, Just my opinion but I wouldn't change them unless one goes bad. These coils can last forever or fail at any time. Replacing them won't do a thing to change those odds. I've had one fail but it may never happen again.
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We could have easily made it tonight but already had reservations. We are at a hotel in Ozark, MO..only about 69 miles away. Got here early really. Stopped by the big Bass Pro shop and walked around for a hour or so. Will see you all tomorrow.
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Need Carb Sync Help in Columbus Ohio
Freebird replied to rmcclain's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I live in Oberlin, OH. Would be glad to sync you carbs if you want to ride up. It's only about 1 and a half to 2 hours. I'm on the road now though so it would be a couple of weeks before we could get together. -
Folks....I am a firm believer that anybody who rides a RSV should have the Mic Mutes installed. They are simply fantastic. You can't imagine how much quieter your ride will be when you toggle off those microphones. The music sounds 100% better and the wind and engine noise is almost completely gone.
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We headed for Arkansas later yesterday. Taking a LONG route and staying off all the superslabs. My route added a hundred miles or so to the trip but that's OK, much more pleasant ride. We only did about 275 miles yesterday and spent the night here in Kokomo, IN last night. We are getting ready to head out again and will probably only do about 350 miles today, again staying on the slower backroads, state highways, etc. Will probably end up somewhere around Quincy, IL tonight. Sunday we will do another 300-350 miles and that will put us down around the Arkansas border and only an hour or two from the Hub so we will probably pull in sometime around mid day on Monday. Just taking it easy and enjoying the ride.
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No, it didn't happen for no reason. Here is what is happening. If somebody links to a large picture in their post, it causes the entire page to widen enough to show that picture. So some threads will do it and others will be normal. I have a hack installed that automatically resizes those pics that are too large. Then I got a PM from a member letting me know that some of the pictures that are automatically resized in the tech library open small even when you click on them. So, those pics in the tech library were useless. I have temporarily disabled my hack that resizes the pictures until I have time to fix the problem. It will probably be a couple of weeks because I'm on the road now headed to the rally. I will get it figured out ASAP though.
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IN STOCK NOW. PLEASE GET YOUR ORDERS IN. The VentureRider Domed Decals are now available. They are the same size as the small patches, approximately 2.75" tall x 3.5" wide. These are very nice I think. The pictures do not do them justice. The silver part of the text and border has an almost chrome look. These are NOT just regular flat decals. They printed on a metallic silver vinyl so that the silver text and scroll work will have a metallic, somewhat chrome look. They are then domed with a clear poly that gives them somewhat of a 3D look. They will look great on the trunk of the bikes, your auto window, wherever you wish to use them. They are designed for outdoor use. I ordered 250 decals this time. If we end up needing more than that, I can order more later. I don't know WHEN I will be able to order more though. The price break came at 250 so if we are only 50, 100, etc. short...I will not order again until I think that there is demand for at least a couple of hundred. So...you can start ordering whenever you like. They will be $4.00 each and that includes shipping within in the USA or $4.50 each shipped to Canada. Payable via PayPal to dknelson@zoominternet.net Please make sure that you include your mailing address in your PayPal payment.
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I am not a good photographer and the silver part of these is highly reflective...really looks like chrome and the flash really messes up the picture. Here is the best I was able to do.
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Just happened to see these pics in the thumbails at the top of the page. This is one of your countrymen that came to visit last summer. Doesn't post often but a great guy. We really enjoyed it when he and his wife visited. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=695
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OK folks...the decals have FINALLY arrived. I think they look fantastic and am sure you are going to like them. We are leaving sometime tomorrow and start making our way down to Arkansas. I plan to get them in the mail tomorrow morning before we leave for any of you who have already ordered. Any orders after today will not be shipped until we get back in a couple of weeks. I will bring some to the rally though.
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WAY high for the condition you describe. There is an '89 for sale here that is VERY nice that you could buy for that price.
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Oh...and I do agree with the other posters. I hope you heal quickly and we see you in Arkansas and WHY is an OLD FART like you playing baseball? I mean....I'm young enough to get by with it but YOU?????
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well....it was KIND of funny...I mean...I grinned a LITTLE bit...
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Don't know what else I can add but am really sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. It should be a reminder to all of us to live each day to the fullest. It sounds like he was doing that.
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Well folks, I finally got an opportunity today to really take a good look at the Victory Vision. I was in Toledo, OH and stopped by Honda East in Maumee, OH to see if they had a trunk bag for the RSV. They sell Honda, Yamaha, Victory....I don't remember what else. They didn't have the trunk bag but they did have a new Vision inside and a demo sitting outside. I didn't ask to take it for a ride but I did sit on it and started it up. First impression was the same one I've already had and that was "WOW...this thing is really ugly". Second impression was when I sat on it and I have to say that it felt very comfortable. Ergonomics felts really good, seat felt great, lot's of room. Third....I lifted it off the side stand and thought WOW...this thing is really well balanced. It almost stands up by itself. Apparently a very low center of gravity and I'm thinking that it would handle very well. Fourth...saddle bags look HUGE until you open them. What a disappointment though when you do open them. About the size of a decent sized automobile glove compartment. I don't know WHAT they were thinking. Fifth..stereo sounds GREAT. Bigger speakers than the RSV and really sounds nice. Sixth..started it up and you can certainly tell that it's a V-Twin. Vibration is not as bad as a Harley but it certainly does vibrate. I actually like the vibration though as I do with the Harley. Probably smooths out nicely at speed. Lastly...WOW...it sure is ugly. Sorry...but regardless of the few positives...I just don't think I would ever be able to get over the ugly.
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WOW....what a deal. You did good. Great looking bike.
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The prayers will continue Rod. Having gone through it myself a few years ago, I know what you are probably going through right now. Please know that you and the rest of your family and friends are in our prayers.
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Folks, here it is in a nutshell. There are three options on how this can be setup. We are currently using option 1 which works as Sleeperhawk says. The session timeout is set for 3 hours. I have decreased that before but got complaints from those of you who stay logged in but get detracted sometimes only to come back and find that you have been logged out. I've also tried changing this to one of the other options but got a lot of complaints that folks didn't like it as much. Don't remember exactly what it was that they didn't like though. This option controls how threads and forums are marked as read. Inactivity/Cookie Based - once a user has been inactive for a certain amount of time (the value of the session timeout option) all threads and forums are considered read. Individual threads are marked as read within a session via cookies. This option is how all versions of vBulletin before 3.5 functioned. Database (no automatic forum marking) - this option uses the database to store thread and forum read times. This allows accurate read markers to be kept indefinitely. However, in order for a forum to be marked read when all threads are read, the user must view the list of threads for that forum. This option is more space and processor intensive than inactivity-based marking. Database (automatic forum marking) - this option is the same as a previous option, but forums are automatically marked as read when the last new thread is read. This is the most usable option for end users, but most processor intensive.
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Folks, here is the post for the original mugs that I ordered. I haven't seen much feedback on them but for me, it is about the best mug I have ever owned. It will keep coffee HOT for a good 4 hours or longer. If there is enough interest, I would be willing to place another order but I need to know for sure that there is enough interest. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=25174&highlight=mugs
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Yea, this thread was started in April of 2008 and obviously it did not happen. I was somebodies wish list, nothing from Honda. I don't think it's out of the question that we could someday see a Wing with some of those things but it didn't happen for '09 and not for '10. Here is the link to the 2010 Wing. http://powersports.honda.com/2010/gold-wing.aspx
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Info on making spare key
Freebird replied to BuckShot's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I have one and love it. It comes with a new key blank. You have the key cut and then it epoxies into the cover through a small slot. I've had mine for several years now.
