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  1. Freebird
    I sure don't plan to be wearing short sleeves. I am cold here in the hotel room. Juggler, there is a good little restaurant just up the road between here and the Minneapolis. Closer to here though. It's right off 52. I think the name is the Black Stallion.
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    http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21437&highlight=golf+clubs OH....you said inexpensive. I don't think this one qualifies.
  3. Freebird
    No...I'll just put out a donation jar like I did last year. Contributions will be appreciated but as always, not required. Thanks though.
  4. Freebird
    By the way, if there is anybody coming who has roasted a pig and is willing to help out, I could probably arrange free room and board at my house so we can get an early start on Saturday morning.
  5. Freebird
    OK folks...I'm thinking about doing a pig roast this year at my maintenance day. I just have to decide how to do it. I found a guy who will rent me just the trailer mounted roaster. I'm just worried about having time to roast a pig with all the other stuff I'm usually doing that day. The other option is that he will roast it the day before and I can just pick it up. It's a lot more expensive that way though. The other small detail is that I have never done one before. Anybody here with any pig roasting experience that will be there to lend a hand? I am thinking about a 125 pound pig (dressed weight) and understand that it will take maybe 10 hours. That means I would have to start it VERY early in the morning if we hope to eat by 3:00 or so.
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    If you guys decide to meet up on Wednesday or Thursday evening, let me know and I'll try to join you.
  7. Freebird
    I'm not 100% sure. We were in Harrison, Arkansas a few years ago and my good friend Tom Anderson was having trouble with his new RSV. The engine would just die going around a corner. It turned out to be what they called a "Lean Sensor". The local dealer there had one shipped in and replaced it and the problem was solved. Now I just looked at the wiring diagram and don't see anything actually called a Lean Sensor. What I do see is something called an "emergency stop switch". It appears to be somewhere under the right/front of the gas tank. According to the diagnostics section of the service manual, you test it by connecting an ohm meter and then rotating the switch 50 degrees. That indicates to me that it does work as a "lean" sensor. It is supposed to go from 0 ohms to infinity when you rotate it the 50 degrees.
  8. Freebird
    I finally made it to Minnesota and have to say that I would be just fine going back home now. They don't know that winter is OVER. Got to the airport yesterday and found that my flight was not just delayed, but canceled. Ended up going back home and got a flight out at 6:30 this morning. Made it to our office in Cannon Falls around 10:30 this morning. Wish I had time to visit with Mr. Owl and Juggler and others in the area but my trips here are usually all business. If there are any members right near Cannon Falls I would be happy to meet for dinner or whatever one evening. Heading back home on Friday.
  9. Freebird
    No, there's not. I added a feature like that once but it really screwed up the readability of the forum so I removed it.
  10. Freebird
    They do have a lean sensor...but it has nothing to do with the turn signals.
  11. Freebird
    I see posts all the time about shopping for insurance. I know that it varies greatly by location, driving record, many other things. I'm just curious about who pays the very least. Whether it be only liability or whatever. I just paid mine online this morning. I've never carried anything but liability on my RSV since the day I bought it. I pay $99.00 per year through Progressive. Anybody paying less? I'll bet there is.
  12. Freebird
    Yes, still valid but unfortunately they are USA only at this time.
  13. Freebird
    Heck...she's a GREAT cook. I hadn't even thought about that. Maybe I'll try to get her back home.
  14. Freebird
    I've had my passport for years. I renewed it about 6 years ago so it's still good for another 4 years. My wife doesn't have hers yet. My question is: If we get into Canada but on the way back, she isn't allowed to re-enter the USA and I have to leave her there, do any of you know any eligible nice looking ladies in the USA that might be interested in a worn out old man?
  15. Freebird
    Very nice Gene. That will look fantastic in any type of parade or escort service.
  16. Freebird
    Folks...it appears that the write-up on the Star Washer problem got deleted at some point. Does anybody have a copy of it or willing to write it up again?
  17. Freebird
    I think that is a beautiful place but it looks seriously overpriced to me. I don't know about land values in that area though. It could be a bargain and I wouldn't know it.
  18. Freebird
    I've got one of the original Clearview shields...without the lip at the top. I've had it since 1999 and it's a great shield. At that time, they did not offer the vent but I installed my own Goldwing style vent. A couple of years ago, the Squid man added a couple of the round style vents on each side of my wing vent. I actually like the round vents better. When I have to replace my shield, I will order it with no vent and add the round ones.
  19. Freebird
    I think that may be the official answer but I do know of several riders who have had it replaced more than once under warranty. I would pursue it. I would also mention that it is not always the clutch basket that causes the whine. The clutch basket causes more of a high pitched chirping sound. There have been many cases of a whine being caused by problems in the rear end.
  20. Freebird

    RK woes

    Freebird replied to MrRadi8's topic in Watering Hole

    You can also tell if they are both right side by the indentions near the axle bolts. They will work but there are indentions on the mufflers that allow clearance between the mufflers and the axle bolts. The clearance is not an issue on the RSV but you will see it on the outside of the muffler where it should be on the inside, towards the axle.
  21. Freebird
    OH...and I would also be very suspicious of that 4,000 and something miles. Being a police bike, I would be suspect that it has rolled over the 100,000 mark.
  22. Freebird
    Well...for one thing the model they have listed is XV13DS-L. That is a 1300 and the '84 was a 1200cc. Also it has the larger saddlebags and trunk. So...based on the trunk and the bags...it is an '86 or newer.
  23. Freebird
    They sure don't know what they are talking about. That is NOT an '84.
  24. Freebird
    I don't see how the fins would fit. At the very least it would require some drilling and tapping for the bolts but I also think it would take some machining on the heads. As for the covers, I saw this question yesterday also but am not sure enough about what I THINK is the answer. I THINK the answer is no but only because I remember this being discussed long ago and thought that was the answer. I've never tried it myself.
  25. Freebird
    Folks, we have a new member in San Bernardino that could use some assistance. He will probably post but is new to forums and etc. His username is CaptainDave and he rides an '87 Venture. I guess he has some questions about his bike. If any of you are in the area and could contact him via email, I'm sure he would appreciate it.
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