LilBeaver

Done. I had thought about starting another thread, but was a little reluctant because I didn't want to be redundant - but I think it is a good idea. Hopefully the videos ARE moving along (and it will get to you soon) and people just aren't posting here or letting me know - but Hopefully we'll find out soon.

:happy65::happy65::group cheers::happy65: WELCOME HOME!!!! Thank you for your service and sacrifices!!! :thumbsup2: :usa::usa::usa::usa::usa:

Bump - And for those of you that have seen it and sent it on but are still on the list, PLEASE either PM me or post here so I can keep the list up to date. I haven't heard from anyone in a while either in this thread or via a message to know where these videos are actually at. If you still have it and have had it for a while, lets keep it moving so others can see it too please. ******* Okay folks, for the last couple of months I have been swamped with work/travel (mostly for work) so I started slacking off on my attempts to locate these videos and keep them moving. But to be quite honest with ya'll, un-answered PMs, e-mails and phone calls weren't helping either. For those of you that got back to me with the information you did have, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, as for the rest of you that I contacted - I am rather disappointed that you could take the time to send me a quick note back. Regardless, out of respect for the folks that have been on this list for a rediculously long time, patiently waiting to view and pass on as agreed by requesting to be on this list, I would appreciate if whoever currently has copies of these would do the following: 1) First and foremost - POST TO THIS THREAD indicating that you have a copy of the video and when you will be passing it on. 2) Look at the list and figure out if it is accurate as to where you are on it - if not, then in the post that you make for #1, indicate how it ought to be changed. 3) Be considerate and follow these simple guidelines to be fair to everyone else. What I really hope is that the videos have been making their rounds according to the order listed on this thread and that folks have just not been updating that they have it and have sent it to **whomever you sent it to**, and that we are making our way through it - but don't worry, I'm not holding my breath on that one. Thanks for your time - thank yous ESPECIALLY to those of you that donated your copy of the video for everyone to learn from :happy65: So again, c'mon folks - lets get these moving again.

Hopefully whatever you find it'll be obvious when you see it so it will be CONCLUSIVE. Intermittent electrical problems are the worst... well, intermittent ANY problems are never any fun... To be quite honest with you, I have been so freaking busy with work I simply do not remember how comprehensive I was with that posting and after I posted on this thread I started to wonder if I had actually posted it or just THOUGHT about posting my problem and solution... Anyhoot, :080402gudl_prv:

I posted about symptoms basically identical to this a few weeks ago - I couldn't find any info on it, but, I guess I wasn't the only one. I won't repeat what has already been said but what I found was: 1) Since trip was reset, radio reset, etc - loss of power to all of bike = not the common ignition switch problem 2) MY issue was loose connection where the main fuse and battery cables connect. While I was at it, I cleaned the main fuse connector - but one of those little screws were loose and I confirmed it by wiggling it with the key in the ON position and I was able to duplicate the symptoms. One of the battery terminal screws were loose as well - but wiggling that did not cause any change in the electrical power to the bike - so it was def. down by the main fuse. Hope that helps.

1 year in prison and/or a maximum of a $5,000 fine, unless you get caught in the act or are armed, then it is a maximum of 15 years, unless someone is injured in the process, then it can be up to 30 years; that of course, is all before you get to the border. Once you cross the border, there is an additional charge that will run you up to 10 years in prison, in addition to the theft charges. Oh... on second thought, maybe that is not what you meant...

Meh - I wouldn't be so eager to say nothing to worry about... But hey, maybe that's just me. The 'pop' you experienced - could you be a little more descriptive. Was it a pop out of the exhaust? Under the seat? in the front? Did it sound like a small explosion, electrical arc... etc You mentioned that you could feel a slight jerk in the handlebars - that is a start...

Lookin' good!

I'll admit that it did get pretty nasty in the afternoon. But it sure was nice when the sun went down! I won't be in Lubbock forever... another 2 maybe 2.5 years tops, so if you are close, wherever I am - just let me know, there is always time for ice cream

First and foremost welcome to the site! Now, after a quick scan through I didn't see pictures of it, although I believe it was mentioned... I have the Radientz (from 'BikerHiWay') 32LED tail lamp plug and play replacement (lifetime warranty and total cost was 50 bucks, I think), and a 15" LED strip (from a truck stop; total cost WITH mounting hardware was maybe $20) that bolted right on between the helmet locks -- there is a write up on this, somewhere in here - I may do a quick search for it, but if not - it ought to be easy to find. SilverDeer and I compared tail lamps (he has the 100 LED plug and play replacement) as shown in this image here:

I know I have found times where I would like to see/watch the clock AND the trip meter without having to push and hold the 'select' button to toggle between the two...

it is probably a good thing for you that I didn't have a hitch on my bike... Although getting an unlicenced/untitled trailer through customs may have been a trick... Nice job!!

:happy65: You won't be disappointed [at least based on what you told me you were looking for in them]. They come with a 2 year warranty, and that covers the patch cable. That is my only real complaint about them - I am on my 3rd set of patch cables now, but they keep replacing them and apologizing, so maybe someday I'll get a set that doesn't go bad on me.

I too have yet to run into an Autozone, Murray's (which I believe is now under the name of O'reilly's), Napa or Wal-Mart (that have an auto-service center) that won't take used oil. There were a few places that asked what was in it (coolant, etc) but other than that, no problems.

Oh - I made it home late Monday evening. I haven't been around here much due to having to get caught up with some work related items. I suppose I could have mentioned where I was.

Wow, I haven't been on much in the last several days due to travling and just now saw this thread. Although I believe anything that I have to say has already been said I will answer FLB's question. Yes :stickpoke::rasberry: In all seriousness folks I am amazed that some of you will openly feel that because someone chose not to open their personal information up to the world wide web that automatically makes them some horrible person. Quite frankly, I don't like my last name anywhere on here and was really hesitant to put my phone number for the first couple of months of my membership (and DIDN'T). Did I magically become a different person because I decided to add my name to the assistance list after I hung around here a while and got to know a few folks a little better. While almost all of the members I have met in person, spoke with on the phone or interacted in a public sense have seemed to be good people, there are a handful on here that I know have ripped one another off or were involved in some sleezy shenanigans that make me hope they never call me some day asking for help with something. I have met with FLB on a few occasions now, 2 were business transactions (one turned into a mini M&E where we shot the bull for a few hours, and met an interesting character) and one was a maintenance day. Take what you want from his comments, he seems like a good guy to me. He offered to help me with a handful of things - changing my shock for one, and offered a lot of very good mechanical advice on a few other items. I just finished a 5.4k mile trip, changed my oil in a parking lot and didn't think twice about it. A member here offered for me to use their garage while I was in town, and among other things, I ran out of time to do it while I was there as well as decided to run a few more miles on that oil before I paid Canadian prices for oil (I had a filter on hand). In the future, if I was going to need an oil change on the road and knew that I wanted a dealer to do it, I guess I would have planned ahead enough to at least have the dealers phone numbers on hand as to where I thought I was going to stop and call ahead. After all, it shouldn't be a surprise that you are going to want to change your oil. A tire blowout, flat, spring a leak somewhere, have some mysterious fuel pump or electrical issues, a windshield snaps off - okay, those while you can plan ahead for some, sometimes stuff just goes wrong and you have to deal with it. Even if it was a day or two ahead of time, that would give them the opportunity to work me in or allow me to make different arrangements, but maybe that is just me. I know on my last trip, I had a series of unfortunate events that seemed to put me at the mercy of dealers within a few hundred miles of me and other members here. I realize that in any of those cases, any of them could have just said - shrugged it off and said that it will take however long it takes or whatever, but I am quite thankful that we have the supportive network we have here to help on the road as necessary. It is comforting to know that anywhere we are there is the possibility of assistance within a few hours of just about anywhere you are. Whether it is someone with parts nearby, someone willing to overnight parts to you, or receive parts for you so that you could stop by, pick them up and install them as needed. In any case it is nice to be supported by so many good people. I am often impressed with the stories I hear about HD dealers that are so willing to stay open a little late to help a traveler. I have also heard similar stories about some Yamaha dealers (either parting out a showroom bike to get someone moving again, or personally driving some throttle cables to someone a few hours away, etc.). I do also try to keep the 'poor ones' noted as if I am on the road and have an option to stop at a particular dealer for something along the way, I certainly like to support those that have shown good customer service and a general interest in participating in good business practices. I suppose I will stop here since I am not really adding anything to this at this point...

Are you sure this isn't Nina being bored with the straight and steady riding? I know I feel that way with some of the riding around my home...

Well - you two are both wrong. He showed up in a good lookin' truck. As for the rally - we talked a little bit about where to have get togethers and whatnot, but I didn't get 'roped' into anything... yet...

No, the Ketchup, I suppose, went with the appetizer I had before the ice cream... Since I hadn't eaten all day. But, since I don't usually use sauces, it just sat there and became a prop for the picture. By they way, that was the 'small dish' and it was REALLY GOOD. Thanks again Jack, it was great to meet you in person

Well I am glad to see that you haven't left yet. As I was getting ready to saddle up and hit the road this morning for the final leg of my ride, I saw that there is some REALLY nasty weather through the Dakotas, Iowa, etc. and had been wondering if you had been on the road yet or not. Hope your ride is safe and only eventful when you want it to be.

I cannot comment on the weather in September, however, a few days ago I pretty much did that ride. There was a lot of traffic and lots of slow downs through the little towns, but if your plan is to take a few days to make the ride, then you'll be fine. Down that stretch I had a temperature range of 45 F to ~90F or so, in the same day (again, just a few days ago) - so being ready for anything is probably a good way to go. I'll be posting some pictures that I took along the way sometime in the next few days, but I need to filter through all of them first. Beautiful ride, but I gave up before I got to the OR/CA border because I was tired of the 'stupid' traffic. Meaning folks that either didn't know how to drive their RVs or just weren't paying attention, cars that didn't stay on their side of the double yellow, etc. The point of my trip was not to drive down the coast, but was mainly to sortof take a survey of the area while I was 'riding through' and see if it would be worth going back. If I lived closer to that area, I would probably ride sections of those roads on a routine basis - especially if I knew when the least amount of traffic would be on it. As for hotels and places to stay, there are many of the big chains all along there, but there were also several 'mom and pop' type places. The 'big' chains (including Motel 6 and super 8) seemed to go for quite a bit more - but since they are right on/near the ocean front and there is a lot of tourist demand, it is probably 'reasonable' for them to charge that. But, I drove inland by about 50 miles and got a place at 1/2 the price AND got to ride an awesome highway though the mountains. If you want any more specific information, or whatever, just let me know -- if you post here and I don't get back to you just PM me and I'll get on and check. I'll be quite busy the next week or two and my not catch all of the new posts on here because of it. Good luck, have fun, and take your time!

Looks like I beat you to it Jack, although I don't have pictures to prove it... Condor was nice enough to meet up with me as I passed through Sacramento, CA to where I stopped for the night [just north east of Sacramento]. He had ice cream while I had dinner.... then Ice Cream - which was very VERY good ice cream, by the way. I had a 'small dish'... Just wanted to say that it was a real treat meeting Jack in person and he seems like a great guy. Thanks again Jack. If you ever get through Lubbock, or nearby - let me know you are welcome anytime

WHAT?!?!?! This video is totally fake. You cannot possibly mount a car tire on a motorcycle rim. Sheesh. What kind of crap is this that you are spreading anyways :no-no-no:

That buy it now price + what they want for shipping + cost to have it painted is STILL way cheaper than I have ever seen these lowers... I'm actually considering buying it and just hanging on to it, just in case someone needs some at some point... Hey what about squidly/cupcake -- What kind of parts has he been needing?