Monty
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It means you're riding too many boring roads. Keep to the twisties, and she'll stay awake.
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We had a 72 year old local man die Wednesday. He was a few miles up into Kentucky, and wasn't wearing his helmet. He was on his new '09 Kawasaki. He was following 2 slow moving cages, one was driven by an 87 year old woman. He tried to pass them, and at the same time, she turned left into a driveway with no turn signal. He was forced to lay it down, and slid into the van, hitting his head on the door...killing him. He should have known better...the helmet would have cushioned the blow.
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I changed the fork oil today. I added 13.5 ounces of oil to each fork, and then added 7lbs of air to the forks. It still has some bounce, but not too bad. I still have a wobble around 75-80 mph. I can make the bike wobble by just wiggling on the seat a little bit. It shouldn't wobble near that much. The steering head feels tight. I guess I will tear into the swingarm bearings next, and maybe one o' them there fancy fork braces. Gotta get rid of this wobble.
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There were Harleys back in the 1800s, even though they were "established" in 1903. Watch this video from a friend of mine. This is the guy I got my trailer from. He has just about any bike you can think of. Click on the Throttle Down video. http://sgcustomcycles.com/
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Since these bikes have aluminum risers, and mount differently, would you just cut a set of apes in half, and attach them in where our regular bars attach to the risers? Edit: I was thinking of 1st gens.
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But will you be able to find the correct longer cables?
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Nice! Makes it like having a new bike again, huh?
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I lost my guardian bell
Monty replied to bmxndad's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Remember, you can't buy your own. It has to be given to you by a friend. bmxndad, if you'll PM me your address, I'll send you one. Mine is attached to the plastic fairing crossmember in front of the radiator. I always use a zip tie. -
I didn't catch that part the first time....back to the witch hunt!
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I eat a banana every morning. I think it keeps the cramps and charlie horses away. My dog ALWAYS has to have the last bite, though...lol...he can hear me peeling a banana from across the house.
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She said everything is fine now, and they agreed she will keep her bike. No need to keep bashing the love of her life. He succumbed to her wishes, which was the smart thing to do...gotta keep your girl happy.
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I had a Kenda on the back of my Suzuki, and it was a great tire. I tried it, because the Dunlop 404s just weren't lasting like they used to. My son has the Suzuki now, and the tire still looks good.
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I remember my Dad used to ride me on his bike when I was very young. I had my own little helmet, and I sat in front of him. He said sometimes I fell asleep, and he would put a bungy around me to help hold me there...lol.
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If the wear indicators are at the same level as the rest of the tread...it's time. You need to check the date codes, and see how old the tires are too, no matter how good they look. I just bought my bike, and the tires had lots of tread, but they were over 10 years old! Got new E3s now.
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Since you like it so well...wanna trade? LOL We need a reverse rain dance for this weekend.
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This winter, I PLAN on tearing my bike completely down to the frame. Keyword....plan. Then, I can reinforce/paint the frame, fix the 2nd gear problem, and get all of the plastic fixed and repainted.
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That was my son. You know, we rode today, and I should have had him take some pics with his cell phone. I will get them as soon as possible for you. I really need to get a digital camera...bad.
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I have been checking mine also, after hearing about it on here. I would like to see some more pics of the actual crack locations, so I can be sure I'm checking the right place. To my understanding, it is where the frame crosses right above the center stand. randya has some pics in the 1st gen tech library. I would hope I wouldn't have to tear the bike down that far...whew!
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That is one reason I carry a full medical pack with me. I even have a C-collar.
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I have a hard time keeping mine at the speed limit. I got pulled over today by a Trooper for doing 65 in a 45...I didn't even realize it until he hit his lights. Luckily, I knew him from when I was a Deputy, and we had worked MANY calls together. He let me go, and told me to slow it down...whew! I have to constantly watch the speedo to keep it at the limit...it just wants to go!
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Hurry with those pics as soon as you can. I have a faded Black Cherry that I wanna redo. If your friend is anything like me, he probably just threw some extra bolts in the box just to mess with you...yup that's me alright.
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Got to meet my 1st VR member today. I rode over to B2Dads' house. He only lives about 20 miles from me, and it turned out we have met before...I used to work on their cars years ago. We admired each others' bikes. I got to meet the wife and the dog, and we just shot the bull for a few hours. Really nice people they are. I look forward to meeting many more of you!
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Fork Brace torque spec...?
Monty replied to jasonm.'s topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Where might one get this "super brace"? My '83 likes to wobble alot. -
I am riding today, and it's only 45 degrees right now. Supposed to warm up to 62 though. I rode yesterday, and it was only 48..brrr. I have been sunburned 3 times so far this year. We've had a bunch of days in the mid to high 70's. This weather sux....75 one day, and 30 the next.
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Welcome aboard! Have a seat and enjoy the show...then jump right in! My Grandsons' name is also Owen.