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Phew!!! That was a close one...

Stan, you are VERY welcome!!! Let's face it, this place is FAMILY and we ALL help each other out!! Wow, didn't really know how nice condition your scoot was before this video!

There ya go Jay, as you already know UncleDJ is a good guy!!!

Yup!! Sometimes if it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all!! Makes you appreciate the good times even more..

OK two important facts of life, number one dealers are in business to make money, they want/need to make at least $2000 to keep the lights on, heat/cool the building, pay the office staff, property taxes, insurance, etc, and put food on the table. Second fact of life, and I KNOW I am going to get a lot of flack for this statement, accessories and personalization of bikes, cars, trucks, etc. do little or nothing to increase the resale value. So, I am thinking the dealer is sort of justified with his quote, the best way to get what you think the bike is worth is to sell it outright. Now, I'm not sure how it works in your state, but in New York, there is no tax on the amount of your trade in against the total value of your purchase, so say in the case of a new car, if they give you 8K for your car and the one you are buying is 30K, you end up paying sales tax on 22K, which with an 8 3/4% sales tax can save you quite a bit of money not to mention the aggravation of trying to sell it yourself (time is money) plus if something goes wrong with the vehicle immediately after selling it,it comes back on you...

Yah! And IF you like it Dan, just think Nike, "Just DO it!!!"

The other day coming home from my Step daughters place I figured out what /how his problem happened. Jay has a relay primary winding hooked up between the accessory plug and battery ground. When that ground wire got hooked up to the battery plus, the relay coil acted as just a long piece of wire directly to the plus side of the accessory plug, and the voltage went through the accessory fuse back into the audio fuse and to the radio power line, so the radio ALWAYS had power even with the key off. Mystery solved!!

I strongly urge you to!! As I mentioned before in one of your earlier threads, you would fit in well with this ragamuffin band, and not just the Michigan group, but all of 'em!

Would love to see you and Mary gary!

Yah! The most major thing that will eventually go wrong is the rear shock will spring a leak. Do not replace with stock Yamaha, replace with Hagon or Works. Other weak point is the charging system, but you do NOT have to pull the engine to replace the stator like you do have to with a 'Wing. Engine wise they are pretty much bullet proof and have been known to last up to 300,000 miles without an overhaul. As with any bike, they just need regular periodic maintenance. Word of caution, they are a big top heavy bike, their low speed manners leave a little to be desired, but that can be improved on with a slightly smaller front tire and raising the shocks up further into the triple tree which in essence lowers the front of the bike. Once you get used to just how the bike handles you will most likely love it! They are one of the most comfortable touring bikes out there, especially for the money! Just like ANY bike, you won't know if it is the right bike for you until you swing a leg over and set on it and ride it a little...

Oh NO!! It won't be the same without you and Sandy...

I once found that a pair of Datsun mufflers had the right diameter, offset and length but never followed through with it. Yup, if you are looking for Gold Wing quiet then even the stock RSV mufflers are just a tad loud. Chances are somebody may have drilled small holes in the back of the stock ones to make it a little louder or put aftermarket ones on. As far as back pressure, well the RSV carbs are set up to be a little rich to begin with, and I don't think what little extra backpressure quieter mufflers would give would effect performance that much...

Enjoy!!!

Yes, I see you gave it a trial run over Utah...

Great Randy! I think jay is stepping up to the plate as far as organizing, he is the closest to where we will be staying (Novi) so he would know the area best!

IMHO yes...

We will be in the north suburbs of Detroit at the end of the month from the 28th to the 31st. You guys want to put together a M&E??? I am primarily going to visit with Family, but hey, you guys are family too!

Yah!! save that fix for the "Check Engine" light on cages...

Now that you mention it, it DOES have sort of a Vespa/Lambretta look to it... Then again, I was one of those that would have bought one of those Honda Pacific Coasts...

It ain't below 40 yet, I'm still riding! Just put away the short sleeve shirts and took out the window AC's...

Can't say as I've ever heard of it being done, but, I guess you could drill holes and mount the 1st gen mounting hardware and go for it... The 2nd gen trunk mounts with bolts through the holes in the trunk and holes in the trunk mount rack. I'm sure you could McGuiver something!

I used to use brake fluid as penetrating oil, and several days of blasting at it... I seem to remember a trick with a torch on the busted off studs, heat them until they get molten hot and they literally explode out of the heads...

Win the Lottery and watch how important you become to family...

Who knows?!!? Whatever, it's fixed, next chapter...

Ummmm, maybe it is because you aren't a busybody, and you have more important things to do than to gossip about relatives??? Just saying...