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Even found one for when I get ,,,,,,,,,,older.

Road hunting I would say. Bryan

Mike, That looks GREAT! When do you want me to bring mine over to ya? Next week? Really does look nice, wish I could do that good of job! See ya, Bryan

Well when you got PMS here in the snow country, things make sense, that wouldn't normally! Bryan

They do look good. And I think you could make one out of the things from Wally world. Bryan

I do not know who or how to do it but "I" think Monty needs one of those "EXCEPTIONAL MEMBER" medals next to his name??!! So if you have to vote to get this done I vote, YES! This is a very good thing for anyone to do! I am sure he did not do this for a metal by his name but I think it may be the right thing to do. Bryan

50.2 miles Jeff. LOL I stopped by last summer but you must have been out riding. Bryan

I sent both my "pillow top" seats off to Rick and he had them done and back to me in a week! But as you know we had, have and are still getting snow here in Iowa! So all we have been able to do is sit on it in the garage. And we can tell they are going to be GREAT already!! Wife had NO complaints about the seat before I sent them to Rick, but says it feels even better now! SO I GIVE RICK'S (BUTT_BUTLER_MOD) AN A ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++! Give Rick a try, you will not regret it! Now if it keeps snowing and stays cold here much longer I am going to take the new HD TV out to the garage and turn on the travel channel and pretend to ride!!! Bryan

I like # 3 too Jeff! And I must say, it looks great!!! Bryan

Man you got it all wrong! This is your chance to tell the little woman that you need a new toy! We call them snowmobiles or sleds up here. Like riding a dirt bike with skies and a track. Think possitive!! Bryan

When are you going? We have winter season, planting season and harvest season ! Pick one and I will see what I can do. Bryan

It would be a lot easier if you have the "key code" then just ask a member to make you some? Bryan send me the key code to kj4v30701@gmail.com and I'll code cut you 2 keys on a standard blank with no plastic head for 15.00 includes shipping. Send me your return address info too. Above from this post > http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=44114&highlight=code&page=2

Hope this helps? Bryan To remove the ignition switch from the bike, it is necessary to remove the tamper-resistant (rounded head) bolts, shown in picture below. Center punch the bolts, then using a sharp bit, drill the heads off the bolts. Remove the switch and then remove the remainder of the bolts with pliers. An alternate method is to use a dremel tool to slot the heads of the bolts, then use a screw driver to remove them. New bolts will be required to reinstall the new switch. http://venturers.org/Tech_Library/attachments/ignition_bolts.jpg

Deb, Here is one more that I have road. I like it a lot too! Just click the link. Bryan Big Lick Ride/Ohio River hugging loop http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthEast/KY/KY_3a.jpg State: Kentucky Motorcycle Road Length: 140 Miles http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthEast/KY/KY_3.shtml

Well it is obvious he must have came from one of those "other" bikes, "updated" and was not use to all that power in a second gen and, spun it out? Bryan

Thanks, I have used it on a few vacations. And even called ahead for reservations and when I got there was treated very well. Hope you enjoy, Bryan

Just click on the link and "zoom" in on the area you want to camp at and a bunch of camp grounds should pop up. http://www.epgsoft.com/CampgroundMap/ Bryan

Totally agree with the 1/8" drill bit. But I would guess that the turn signal housing is plastic, not metal. So be VERY careful if you try a punch as it may crack your housing if it is very cold. I checked mine on the Honda (as it happen to be the closest at the time) and there is no magnetic pull at all with a magnet. Maybe someone knows better but the last two bikes I had the turn signal housings were plastic (Don't ask me how I found that out). Bryan

Deb, Here is that tunnel, it's a neat ride too! Bryan Title: Red River & Nada Tunnel http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthEast/KY/KY_4a.jpg Nada Tunnel Entrance State: Kentucky Submitted By: Chopper King Date Submitted: Feb 07 Motorcycle Type: 01 H/D Sportster S Motorcycle Road Length: 25 Miles Motorcycle Road Scenery: http://www.motorcycleroads.com/images/icons/5_red_star_mini.gif I think this is one of the most unique rides I have ever been on. You will be riding along the Red River. This was a logging river at one time. There are numerous rock formations and outcroppings to amaze and amuse. Make sure you stop to get a drink at the spring coming out of the pipe along the road (on Rt 77 before the Nada Tunnel). It is the best water I have ever had. The day we rode was very hot and still, a cool drink and head dunk felt mighty good. Riding along the river allows many opportunities to pull off to explore trails or take a dip. Keep your eyes peeled and you will see some big rocks with a ladder on them which you can climb on and jump into river. Now you will come upon the Nada Tunnel. My friend who told me about this route didn't tell me about the tunnel. I really don't call it a tunnel. I say it is a 12 ft. by 12 ft. by 900 ft. hole in a mountain. Take your sun glasses off after the spring as this tunnel isn't lit. This is a slow cruise road, stop often and enjoy nature. http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthEast/KY/KY_4b.jpg Motorcycle Road Quality: http://www.motorcycleroads.com/images/icons/3_red_star_mini.gif This is just your regular 2 lane black top road. It was in good shape in 06. It has the usual repaired potholes but nothing out of the ordinary for this type of road. The road is quite twisty and hilly, I think it follows and old Indian trail. I would caution to take it easy as it is a local road and some are just putting along. Watch for the Nada Tunnel which is after the spring a little bit. Keep watching for the 12 ft. clearance signs. Each entrance to the tunnel is out of a small curve so go slow and peek in first. I made a lot of noise going through the tunnel i.e. blowing my horn, revving my motor, and such. I told my wife it was for safety, but she didn't believe me. http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthEast/KY/KY_4c.jpg Motorcycle Roadside Amenities: http://www.motorcycleroads.com/images/icons/4_red_star_mini.gif This route is not populated so no shopping or such. The area does have some nice attractions. Make sure you stop at visitors center and look around. We got a fridge magnet with picture of Nada Tunnel in winter with icicles hanging off it. Also much area history. Look for the story of Old 96, cracked me up. Make sure to take side trip through Natural Bridge state park. It has some wonderful lookouts and trails. We haven't stayed at this State Park Lodge but if they are as nice as the rest I'm sure it would make a great stay, and their restaurants always have good food if you need a bite to eat. We are going back this way next summer and hope to stay at lodge and explore some more of the area. Maybe even take that swim this year. http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthEast/KY/KY_4d.jpg Going east through the Nada Tunnel http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthEast/KY/KY_4e.jpg This is the Gladie House that can be found off of 715. You can't go inside it but you can walk around the property http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthEast/KY/KY_4f.jpg Here is Sky Bridge. I would recommend taking the 1 mile loop hike to see it in person. Be prepared for the stairs at the end of the trail! Directions: Written directions: Get yourself to the starting point of Stanton, KY (about 35 miles southeast of Lexington, KY) then just head south on the Bert Combs Parkway until you get to Rt 77 (also known as Nada Tunnel Rd) where you need to go east (turn left). Keep following 77 until Rt 715 turns off to the right. This will take you back to the Bert Combs Parkway at Pine Ridge, Ky. If you take 77 to the right off of Bert Combs Parkway you will enter Natural Bridge State Park. http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthEast/KY/KY_MAP_4.gif Additional Information: I looked this up in the Scenic Byways book I have and it says takes 1 hour to drive and 5 hours to enjoy. That is the best I can tell you. Take your time and explore here as it is so beautiful and peaceful.

Deb, I have been on both of these routes and can say they are both very good riding!!!! I find these on the net then ride them myself. Sometimes they are not so good but these are fun and great views. There is one other I will see if I still have it on here somewhere. I am sure others will kick in too. Have fun, and when are you going? Bryan Title: KY 499 to 52 - Richmond to Beattyville http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthEast/KY/KY_7a.jpg State: Kentucky Submitted By: SMP Date Submitted: Oct 07 Motorcycle Type: 83 Honda V65 Magna Motorcycle Road Length: 44 Miles Motorcycle Road Scenery: http://www.motorcycleroads.com/images/icons/5_red_star_mini.gif The scenery along this route consists mostly of Appalachian foothills, small farms and tobacco fields. KY 499 winds beautifully through gentle country. Soon views of the Appalachian foothills will appear on your right. Stay awake though, it is curvy. At Irvine turn right on KY 52. You'll cross the Kentucky River, twist through the depot town of Ravenna, and head into the foothills. The road begins to climb and even switch back with views of sheer cliffs. Beattyville isn't much but fuel was available Note: you can add about 50 miles to this trip with a ride to the north of Beattyville on KY 11 through the gorgeous natural bridge country. http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthEast/KY/KY_7b.jpg Motorcycle Road Quality: http://www.motorcycleroads.com/images/icons/5_red_star_mini.gif The roads are great. 499 is twisty and smooth with tight little rises and dips but very narrow. 52 is wider but has great sweeping turns and even some 15 mph turns as you climb. The pavement on 499 was fantastic and 52 was very good. Motorcycle Roadside Amenities: http://www.motorcycleroads.com/images/icons/2_red_star_mini.gif Nuttin' Honey -- 499 has lovely churches but no real amenities. Irvine and Ravenna have gas, food etc. There is a very sparse c-store 6 miles west of Beattyville but they didn't have any gas in the pumps. Directions: Written directions: Start this route just south of Richmond, KY and bordering the south side of the Lexington-Blue Grass Army Depot. There you will find where US Highway 421 and Kentucky route 499 intersect -- that is your starting point. From there simply go east towards Irvine. In Irvine you will take a right on to Kentucky route 52 and take this east/southeast as it takes your right into Beattyville, KY -- your route's end point. If you want to head back the way you came but take 1571 along the Kentucky River for a different route back to Ravenna. Return to Richmond re-riding 52 and 499 back to the west. You may choose to stay on 52 back to Richmond but it isn't anything to speak of . Title: KY Route 62 State: Kentucky Submitted By: PIGLT Date Submitted: Aug 09 Motorcycle Type: Suzuki s50 Motorcycle Road Length: 250 Miles Motorcycle Road Scenery: http://www.motorcycleroads.com/images/icons/4_red_star_mini.gif This road runs east and west through central ky. It has just about everything along it. It passes through several counties and beautiful old historic towns like Bardstown and Princeton. It runs along the Pennyrile state park and crosses over the dam at Land Between the Lakes. The dam has two areas to pull off and watch the boats or just look at the lake. Be sure to keep an eye on the sky in this area, there are several bald eagles nesting along the lakes. This road offers everything from wide open farm land to twist and turns through some thick forest areas, Each county or town has something a little different. Motorcycle Road Quality: http://www.motorcycleroads.com/images/icons/5_red_star_mini.gif Rt 62 is a well maintained road. Most of the traffic is local since ir runs along the BG Parkway and WK parkway. It's a good road for an experienced rider or a beginner. There are some twist and turns and some flat wide open areas. The speed limit goes from 25mph going through the small towns to 55mph through the farm areas. Motorcycle Roadside Amenities: http://www.motorcycleroads.com/images/icons/5_red_star_mini.gif This road runs through so many small towns that you are never to far from a gas station or store. There are at least three walmarts along the way. several of the towns have many chain hotels and resturants. It runs through many town squares with old historic buildings and many mom and pop diners. It also goes through Roscine, Bill Monroe's home town where you can visit his childhood home and his grave. he has a beautiful headstone. There are campgrounds in Bardstown, Elizabethtown and Pennyrile State Park is less than two miles off the road. Land Between the Lakes offer several State resort Parks withen a 20 minute ride. If you are heading west out of Elizabethtown there aren't many places to spend the night until you get around the Princetown and Eddyville area. If you plan on staying at one of the state parks call ahead, they fill up in the summer and fall. Note: If you decide to visit Bill Monroe's home, be very careful. The road to his home is a twisty gravel road. It's one way in and one way out. If you can do it safely follow the exit road. It's about 100 yards and fairly straight. the entrance is about 1/4 mile of narrow up hill twisty gravel. Not real safe for a large cruiser. Directions: Written directions: Rt 62 can be picked up around the Lawrenceburg KY area in the east or at I24 around Land Between the Lakes in the west. It runs along the WK parkway and the BG parkway and can be pickd up in several different towns along the way.

OOOh great, first is a war with 1st gen V's 2nd gen. Now you want to start one with the only country that borders us that stays on there own side, for the most part? And I always get a chuckle listening to them talk anyway! Bryan

I guess I am confused as to what you mean by "Hazard" lights? Isn't that the same as "flashers"? On my "05 RSV" the switch on the right side turns on all the turn signals / flashers / hazard lights. Bryan

To many to choose just 5 from. I have been in every state all though not on the motorcycle. (But that is in the works.) They all have there good areas. Around here > N/E Iowa is good, N/W Illinois is good, S/W Wisconsin is great (just about any road), S/E Minnesota is good, and south central Missouri and on south or along any river road is great. Some states may have good or great roads for 20 to 30 mile stretches then it's another 100 to 200 miles to the next good road. That would be Iowa. But if you are on the motorcycle they are ALL GREAT!!! Bryan

Back in 1971 I had a Dodge charger 318ci V8 with 340 heads on it, ran REAL GOOD. And on the road at 70 mph it got 28 to 30 mpg constantly and that was with the high speed rear ends. Could smoke the tires and have LOTS of fun. Then 30 years later I got a 2001 Dodge Intrepid with a 3.2 V6, and get "on the road" at 55 mph 34 mpg consistently. 30 years a smaller motor, less hp and only 4 mpg better,,, think I've been screwed. Where are the old engineers / designers? I want what I use to have! Bryan