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  1. Freebird
    Hey, no problem. If we were able to pull that off, I would just take off a couple of days and drink with you.
  2. Freebird
    Here is a write-up by Cougar that should show you where all the spacers and etc. go. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=515 As for the mufflers, I've had both sides off my '99 many times and have not yet needed to replace the gaskets.
  3. Freebird
    Sorry, I can't help because I just changed the entire rear end after getting it from SportMax. I understand that there are some critical clearances/adjustments that must be done correctly but I have no details.
  4. Freebird
    I think I'll stick with the Sunpro. I like the chrome and don't see why those would be worth double the price.
  5. Freebird
    I think I'll stick with the Sunpro. I like the chrome and don't see why those would be worth double the price.
  6. Freebird
    Yes, there are a lot of 2" and up gauges to pick from but the 1 1/2" are a bit harder to find. The Sunpro that I posted the link to are 1 1/2" though.
  7. Freebird
    Yes, there are a lot of 2" and up gauges to pick from but the 1 1/2" are a bit harder to find. The Sunpro that I posted the link to are 1 1/2" though.
  8. Freebird
    Here is an excellent article submitted by V7Goose. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19119
  9. Freebird
    Here is an excellent article submitted by V7Goose. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19119
  10. Freebird
    Well, it's not Banff but this looks like a beautiful place to stay. I was just swapping emails with Mark, the owner, last night. He is offering VentureRiders a 10% discount off their posted rates. I would love to spend a week...or month...or so....here. http://www.canadiancountrycabins.com/ I'll be adding them to the "Vendors who offer us Discounts" section later today.
  11. Freebird
    I'll try again. I got them at: ADVANCE AUTO PARTS :rotfl::rotfl: I just looked at the receipt again, the price was actually $29.88.
  12. Freebird
    I'll try again. I got them at: ADVANCE AUTO PARTS :rotfl::rotfl: I just looked at the receipt again, the price was actually $29.88.
  13. Freebird
    Well, I was inspired by this thread so picked up a set of 1 1/2" Sunpro gauges today at Advance Auto Parts. Maybe I'll get around to installing them over the weekend, we'll see. These were $29.99. http://www.sunpro.com/product_detail.php?pid=16496
  14. Freebird
    Well, I was inspired by this thread so picked up a set of 1 1/2" Sunpro gauges today at Advance Auto Parts. Maybe I'll get around to installing them over the weekend, we'll see. These were $29.99. http://www.sunpro.com/product_detail.php?pid=16496
  15. Freebird
    I could tell several stories but will just add this one for now. I was living in Duncanville, TX. I was riding the '86 Harely FXRD at the time. Needed to make a quick trip to the store one day so just slip on a pair of tennis shoes and headed out. I don't remember the name of the intersection but it was a major one with a LOT of traffic that time of the day. I pulled up to the redlight and waited until the very last minute to put my feet down. Yep...the shoe laces on my left shoe were wrapped around the shift lever. I fell over like Arti on the tricycle on the old Laugh In TV show. Big cool biker on a Harley.......I REFUSED to look at anybody in all the cars around me.
  16. Freebird
    I'm really jealous of you Kent. I need to take a good ride worse than anybody knows. Wish I was with you now. Be safe and keep up updated.
  17. Freebird
    I agree...even if I were not able to ride and got in only a few miles, I would not let the oil sit in there for that long. If you ride it at ALL...I would recommend at least two changes a year. One in the fall and another in the spring.
  18. Freebird
    I agree...I would avoid them at all costs. It's amazing to me how many dealers cannot work on these bikes. Syncing carbs is so simple and yet so many either way overcharge for it or don't know what they are doing or both. I've synced a lot of carbs at various maintenance days and etc. that had supposedly just been done at the dealer and were not even close. I firmly believe that if you ride one of these bikes, you should buy or borrow the tool and do it yourself.
  19. Freebird
    Well, I don't like it and wouldn't want it but am always impressed with the workmanship and creativity that goes into such things.
  20. Freebird
    WOW...I don't understand what you are complaining about. It can take up to 15 minutes. That's ONLY $1020.00 per hour. Now you got me thinking that I should start charging for this at Maintenance day.
  21. Freebird
    Well I've never played in the stock market but last night I had this strong desire to buy some stock in Citigroup. Don't ask me where it came from and for SURE don't take my advice on ANY investment (except in VentureRider.org ) Anyway, I started setting up a Scottrade account but got to the point where they asked how I wanted to fund the account and I had no way of doing so from this hotel room. So...I just decided to forget about it. The price was $1.03 per share. This morning it went up to over $1.40 per share. That would have been a tidy profit. I am certainly no financial genius but I just think there are some good opportunities right now. I think there is still money to be made in Citibank but it's going to be slow. There are some others that I think are bargains right now also.
  22. Freebird
    I've looked at Scottrade and Etrade. I also ran across TradeKing. They look to be cheaper and have some pretty good endorsements. http://www.tradeking.com/
  23. Freebird
    Here are some interesting statistics for motorcycle production and sales. http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-news/statistics/motorcycle-sales-statistics.htm
  24. Freebird
    HEY....if you get all mushy I'm gonna disable these things.
  25. Freebird
    I'm just curious if any of you use an online service such as ETrade, Scottrade, etc. to buy and sell stocks? I know that times are bad right now but I also think it's a GREAT time to make some money in the stock market if you invest wisely. I've never used an online service but there are a couple of stocks that I am intersted in right now.
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