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Eugene

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  1. Nice post Kit - and I did that today - secondary roads around the Beaver Valley in Ontario and the colours were magnificent. (I did crank it up a bit now and then!!!) Eugene ps - please keep posting and let us know what you find - very informative and thanks!
  2. Then - once they got all the kinks out - they made the 2nd Gen!!
  3. Yesterday!!
  4. Beautiful looking critters - enjoy!!
  5. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
  6. So the buggers can pad their incomes and pensions.
  7. Haven't met anyone - but I'm only 57 - there's hope yet.
  8. Hey Kit - welcome to the site - some great folks here - very helpful. The whine thing IS a big issue on some bikes - mine included. Enjoy your quiet bike - some of us are not as fortunate. Cheers Eugene
  9. I retired at 55 - about 2 years ago. Not really planned - my wife died of cancer in 2003 and I basically lost interest in working so became a bum. No company pension here and am too young for government benefits so I took to robbing banks - quite lucrative really - hey Bill - try it, your money woes will disappear. Anyhow, as to what its like - I love it - every day is a holiday. I spend 5 months in Texas and 7 months in Ontario so I can ride year round. Not saying I will stay retired or stay a bum - but for now - its GREAT!!! (Course if I get caught - wellllllll) Eugene
  10. Hey Steve - not sure about 2005 but I had a 2006 RSV last year (got written off in an accident) and now I have a 2006 RSTD - same whine!! Eugene
  11. Okay -we've had many definite yes's and a few definite no's. I am a definite MAYBE!! I know no bike is perfect but - when one buys a top of the line product and gets a defect (primarily the whine) which is known and somewhat fixable but totally ignored, it is difficult to be loyal to that company. I agree with all the discussions about all the other advantages - and they are many, I still feel ripped off that a company refuses to acknowledge a problem and we must fight like heck to get it fixed - hello?? I did go through the same type of thing with SONY - camera primarily and TV - I have not purchased any SONY products since - have been very happy with NIKON. So - its a big maybe - I am fortunate that I can afford any bike I want and I do go through days when I say - the heck with Yamaha - let's try Honda, HD or whatever. Then, there are days when I think - man - I love this bike....... In conclusion - MAYBE!! Eugene
  12. Yup - I do not miss that part for sure!!!!!
  13. Ditto - as long as they are not "surprised", generally they will be fine.
  14. Well - having ridden both 2 wheels and 4 hooves, I tend to agree - in general, the bike is safer. Having said that, I have ridden horses for 17 years and never had an "accident" - but had someone drive into me on my bike last year - go figure. Horses, by and large tend to be unpredictable with "boogers" - some will spook very easily and take off - others will buck, others will rear, etc etc - but - that's half the fun!!! Eugene
  15. I have the Lowrance 350c - had the bike hard-wired so I can switch back and forth. Easy to use, good sized screen. Some folks have had vibration problems but mine has never "conked" out. Still -its a matter of personal preference - there's lots to choose from and the prices have become reasonable - I would never drive/ride without one now!! Good luck with your decision. Eugene
  16. Yes - we can still enjoy and be as careful as possible - BUT - there are times when accidents are unavoidable regardless of experience. I was hit last year by a "left-turner" - did not have a chance on earth to get out of the way - the person stopped and just as I got 3 feet away, she gunned it to make her turn in front of me. Soooo - I say, let's have fun, be as careful as possible but I will not let idiots determine when/how/why I ride!! Cheers Eugene
  17. My first accesory - wouldn't ride without these in the heat!!!! Cheers Eugene
  18. Me too - got tired of having to make an appointment so I bought clippers and do it myself - besides, mother nature is helping me along!!! Eugene
  19. Good points SilvrT I guess the situation determines the best approach. I also very much agree its great to discuss it here as it serves as a wonderful reminder. Next time you see a bike coming in the opposite direction AND there is a car close behind him/her, and the rider is in the left track - have a look and see how "hidden" he/she really is - I noticed that today - the rider "blended" in with the car behind. As SilvrT pointed out, if the opposite oncoming traffic is heavy and someone sticks their nose out to pass, they will surely misjudge the distance to the bike. Ride safe Eugene
  20. Excellent post - thanks. One thing - you stated: "2) When approaching an intersection and you have a left turner coming toward you, stay in the left hand track." And I agree totally - I do sometimes zig/zag a bit from the left track to the centre and back. I've been hit once by a left turner and came REAL close several times. I find by zig zagging a bit, the left turner sees me better and stays put!! Thinks I'm crazy or something - which I often am!! Thanks again for the great reminders. Eugene
  21. Man - I sympathize - had a similar thing this past winter - OUCH!! I felt the bugger would never get his hands out of my mouth.
  22. For those of us with this delightful habit - if you buy them on the Reservations - most are $33.00 per carton - near London, Ont - $15.00 per carton -
  23. Good news - glad all is going well!
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