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  1. Sylvester
    I LIKE not love the Dunlop 404 WWW. First it is a WWW and second it is not a Bridgestone or Metzeler ME880. It handles very well for my driving and gets respectable mileage. I love whitewalls and there are few to choose from for 2nd gen. Ventures. I also have my own changer and balancer so it is my choice for my need.
  2. Sylvester
    All my paint jobs look like that. I just snort the paint with a straw and then sneeze.
  3. Sylvester
    Actually I hate the Metzeler 880's more...just because they cost more:mo money:...but the Bridgestones are really just as bad.
  4. Sylvester
    Here it is Annie, www.efmautoclutch.com dmoff1698, The thumb brake relocates the rear brake controls to the left handlebar with a thumb actuated lever. Aussie Annie was in a bad wreck and has limited use of her leg/feet, but nothing keeps her down.
  5. Sylvester
    I know that a second gen. will break 140, at least at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
  6. Sylvester
    My only and best solution to your situation is to get an auto clutch. This is a centrifugal clutch basket that eliminates most of the need of the clutch lever. You can still use the clutch lever if you want but not required. I have their web site on another computer but if you google "auto clutch-motorcycle" I am sure you will find it. Not cheap but for you it would be very practical.
  7. Sylvester
    I believe the down in mc sales is as much social as economic. I was born early 1946 (baby boomer) and have ridden for fifty years. I grew up with motorcycles and my son (36 years old) has been around them all his life. He has no desire to own or operate a motorcycle and never has. His passions are other than mine. I have been a STAR Touring and Riding member, officer and national officer for many years and membership has fallen. I feel that the baby boomer generation promoted the rise in mc sales over the last few decades and now it is declining. I have an 02 RSMV and no matter what they bring out, I will not buy another. This will last the rest of my riding life.
  8. Sylvester
    I'd like to hear what you've all got to say about the dyna beads. I am close to changing both my tires and plan on using the beads.
  9. Sylvester
    Great information since I am in the market for two tires. This summer a buddy of mine with my help we bought a balancer and changer. No more high dollar tires and mounting. He has three bikes and I have two (right now) so this should prove a good business venture. Of course all our friends want theirs done free also.
  10. Sylvester
    They all put out heat. I have Tour Master Synergy jacket and Gerbing gloves that I use through out the winter. I also have Gerbing pants liner and socks that I used years ago in Nebraska, but I don't need them anymore here in the Carolinas.
  11. Sylvester
    In twenty or thirty years they will be real collectables.
  12. Sylvester
    Back in the past (my younger years) I would fly my plane into Duluth, refuel and fly to Grand Marais. There I would take a car up the Gunflint Trail to the Gunflint Lodge for fishing and relaxation. Gorgeous country.
  13. Sylvester
    Hmmm, I don't see a tire for the front on the list. Good looking tread.
  14. Sylvester
    I saw that stuff once in the last ten years, it was ugly then too!
  15. Sylvester
    Having an 02 Midnight Venture, I have always thought a tan seat would look the best. Now I may have to look into recovering my seats.
  16. Sylvester
    There is a new one on the classifieds, right here.
  17. Sylvester
    Remember this, in a couple days you will look in the mirror and say "Man I got old in a hurry"! Then you will be the oldster.
  18. Sylvester
    That is exactly what I was going to say. If I fill my crankcase above the 1/2 mark on the sight gauge it will throw oil on my rear white wall tire. And I don't like that! I hate to clean white walls but I love the look.
  19. Sylvester
    You will use the jacket the most I would think and if it is on a thermostat, it will not be pulling 100 watts all the time. I don't know anything about a 1st gen. but the key is to not run the heat continuous. I have my gloves on a switch and turn it off until my hands require more heat. My jacket is on the thermostat which at low is plenty warm.
  20. Sylvester
    I used to feel like Freebird but after moving to NC in 87 I look forward to the fall and winter months. Some of the best riding is in the coolest time of the year.
  21. Sylvester
    You can plug an mp3 player into the cassette player and run it through the auxillary on the left side radio control. Works great and most riders use only that since the cd player takes up space and skips.
  22. Sylvester
    Just pull the fuse behind the right lower fairing and forget it. Unless you live in Denver, CO or higher elevations you don't need the carb heaters. I put a switch in mine and the heaters have been off for two years.
  23. Sylvester
    Very embarassing! I feel sorry for him..."OHHH the shame" by Sylvester Jr.
  24. Sylvester
    Holloween decorations were selling in stores in August around Charlotte, NC. Way too early for me. When Thanksgiving is over I may get in the Christmas spirit.
  25. Sylvester
    There should be a lot of changers available. I know many that removed them from 09 and now 10 models since they are mandatory now. I will ask a couple buddies that removed theirs.
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