BuckShot

Got a phone call Sunday night about this....even tho I'm not on here much anymore I try and keep in touch with a few. Dan was a friend. Helpful to all that needed it. Gail and I always enjoyed talking with him whenever we ran into him at meets. Sometimes it would take him a while to warm up to new people, once that happened you were friends for life with him and a better friend you could not find. We will both miss him tremendously and most of all if we show up at a meet with him not there. Dan and I always kept in touch on FB and I will sure miss his posts. Prayers for his loving wife that I talked to a couple of times years ago on the phone and for his family in their time of sorrow. May God grant them some peace in knowing that Dan is pain free and happily riding on the curves in heaven.

OK guys....I'll tell you a secret..........ALWAYS take and extra empty pistol case with you to the gun range or shop.....then when you find another gun, just put it in the extra case and slip in into the house....wife will see you leaving with two guns and return with two guns.....LOL I reloaded lots of rifle and pistol on a Rock Chucker. Have a Dillon now that I need to get set up. I reload all my shot gun shells for ATA shooting. Mec 9000 progressive. If anyone finds an old S & W 3913 9mm...pick it up. great gun and small enough to conceal if you want. Wish I would have never sold mine but I felt like I had to for reason's I won't tell here.

So both of these bulbs are a direct replacement with no modifications when replacing the original bulb? Any of you guys have a link for the silver star for this old guy. Saddlebum......thanks for the link for the PIAA.

Prayer's sent for a speedy and full recovery..

Its been nothing but sleepless nights thinking about this bulb thing......I have lost a couple of pounds wondering and worrying about it. Hey maybe a new fad diet is in the works and I'll be rich..... Need to find the time to research this bulb thing. I'm thinking more plug and play type bulb. Don't feel like making changes to the old girl....like her just fine the way she is. We understand each other. What is your recommendation Bongo?

Now this is just not right....Yamaha really needs to step up and help me. I mean my 86 only has 47,000 on it and looks almost new. Just couldn't believe it when I started her up and the low beam headlight warning light stayed on. Come on Yamaha.....now I have to replace bulb. I really feel the original bulb should have lasted longer.....

Nice to see your still around Kreg. Sure do miss you around here. Oh and Happy Birthday

Started both bikes today Dan....with it being sunny and 60 out today, which is unusual for Feb. in Ohio, thought it might be a good idea. The only thing is they were pulled into the barn last fall with the Polaris Ranger with plow backed up to them blocking the door. Done some other things and came back and they were both in front of the Ranger somehow they moved themselves and they were growling at me real bad....they was letting me know that they wanted to stretch and run some of that old gas out....so of course I took both for a short ride.

It happens when you retire..........to cold outside......to hot outside........have to pace yourself....LOL

Good times at B2Mom and Dad's Fish Fry meet and eat..........and if I remember right we had a good talk at MD last year. This guy is always smiling....One of the best for sure

Hey Saddlebum....Nice to see your still around also. I'm still riding but just not as much. We bought the lake cottage and got possession of it 2 weeks before Labor Day last year. Gail and the kids love it and its a good place to keep family together. With the odd hours my daughter and son work its hard to get us together to go for ride. ( Lance and Laurel both ride their own bikes) Of course I retired two years ago, but with Gail being 8 years younger she is still working. I started shooting Trap again and joined the ATA and shooting registered shoots. Those are on Sat. and Sun. which takes up time, excuses...excuses I know. Might have to just have Gail follow me up to lake in car and I'll ride the bike and then maybe we can start exploring some of those Michigan roads.

Sitting out by the fire early one evening and the old girl came out of the barn to reminisce with me about rides and friends.

Here you go Puc.....give you an idea on just how long I've had the bike....LOL....Can't see the sidecar in this pic, and I really haven't found any pics of it from back in the day to download to laptop.

Puc and I was giving Bongo some grief years ago about not showing up at a meet that he said he was attending....LOL.... Of course, Bongobob could have staged that video..... AND Bob...been way to long sense we sat down with adult coffee and talked.

Can't believe you still have that my friend Puc. The few VR gatherings I do get to, I never see you. Been too long sense we have talked for sure. How are things going with your health? Seem to remember something about you having some problems. Pray that you have gotten them all sorted out and fixed. Maybe we should start raggen on Raggie.....he never had another meet and eat. Its all his fault we don't see each other. Guess I'll have to start looken for hot dog stands near Coldwater, Michigan....maybe I"ll see you then.

Why do you think I have been dragging my feet putting the sidecar back on Dan? It is lame....LOL.... She wants to take the dogs for rides, but I don't think her dog will stay in the sidecar. Glad to see your still alive and kicking butt.

Looks great.....anytime you can get the bikes inside, its a good thing.

Well at least some people remember me....LOL. Puc...the 86 is nice and snug in the barn. Need to do some major cleaning in there so I can do some work on her. Promised the wife I would put the sidecar back on her way to long ago. She is getting upset about it. Those hotdog runs do sound good. I did make it to MD last year. Always a blast. Hope to ride more than last year. We bought a lake cottage on the Coldwater Lake chain and was spending lots of time there. Other than that, Gail and I are happy and healthy.

You also have a heavier trailer with metal sides. That will make a difference also. Your tongue weight is heavier even before the bike is loaded.

Thought I would say Hi again.....been awhile sense I have been around this site. Seen some old friends still here. Feel sorry for the newer members having to deal with them Hoping everyone is having a safe and healthy winter. Gil ( Buckshot)

Like others have said, get the rear tire over the trailer axle. I also haul on a 10 ft with no problems, but my rear tire sits over the axle. Also the tongue looks like its below level, that could cause some problems also. Good luck and let us know how things go when it thaws out. Gil

Good luck guys............I have been waiting for Yamaha to catch up sense 1986 when they peeked. The 99 and up are nice bikes, but are lacking to say the least. At least BMW...Harley...and Honda have made improvements over the years. Not Yamaha....same old outdated bike and now they have stopped making it AGAIN.... Upgrade the Yamaha to Goldwing standards like they used to be and maybe they will sell and catch up to Honda again in a few years. You want a Yamaha that runs and acts like a Goldwing....expect to pay the price.

Glad to hear Carl. Its so nice to hear about good things happening. I'm sure you and the family will really enjoy the new place. Gil ( Buckshot)

Congrats on the new ride...Wishing you many enjoyable and safe miles on her.

Made it home safe also....Had a great time seeing old friends and meeting some new ones....been way to long since I have been to MD. Thanks to Don and Eileen for all they do.