LilBeaver

Depending on the OS this could be an issue. What version of windows are you running?

I've been holding out on this so I guess I'll go ahead and weigh in now. I'm 24, and unlike all of you that claim to be younger, my colleagues and friends are surprised to find out I am only 24. Usually people tell me that they guess my actual age to be in the high 20s but I act like an 'old' man. I found out several years ago, the hard way, that life is way to short to 'f' around. So, I live each day like it is the last and leave nothing unsaid with people I care about, etc. Not married. A few 'kids' (one has 4 wheels and the others have 2). I feed them, bathe them and spend as much time as I can with them - so they count as dependents, right? I will not try that one with the IRS but that is what I tell my parents ... I do have 1 niece and 2 nephews (and 1 more unknown on the way). I started riding on the back of a bike before I can even remember. I have pictures with my grandfather buzzing me around while my grandma is holding me... I started driving myself around 14. Got my driver's license at 16 and eventually got my motorcycle endorsement.

I hate to say this because inconsiderate folks like this really tic me off too - for safety reasons; but you will likely not get anywhere with any type of reporting of this incident. While it may be against the local laws and ordinances there is little that can be done. At most, since no one was injured, it may be a small fine or a brief lecture. BUT, one would have to prove that there was intent and that the home owner did it themselves (or be able to pinpoint the person responsible to deal with the appropriate individual), or even just be caught in the act. My honest opinion is to not waste the law enforcement's time with something like this. I realize that what the folks may have done (and with the way you describe the looks of it all, it is likely that they took a blower to their lawn, but there is no way to prove it one way or another) was very inconsiderate and a definite safety issue but since no one was injured I would suggest to just let it go. Just my . By the way, I am in Texas now but I worked for a P.D. in Illinois for a couple of years.

Someone has been busy!

If they do that, they certainly will have lost me...

Glad you made it home okay! Sounds like you had a reasonable ride too

I thought at some point someone had printed out a list and stuck it in the box that goes with the video... But I suppose we'll have to wait for the folks that have possession of it to go ahead and speak up... If I get some time int he next couple of days (and no one else beats me to it) I'll try to pull some organization of this together and see if we cannot get it straightened out in a timely fashion.

I have not tracked it very carefully, but, I have noticed on mine there are times where I get on and ride and it seems as quiet as can be but next time I fire it up it is quite different. For a while I had figured it to be temperature dependent (based on some fraction expansion of the materials - changing tolerances and the surrounding resonance cavity just enough to make a difference) but I could easily argue that one either way as being significant or negligent... So, all I know for sure is sometimes I have the same experience - I get on and ride and it is different then the last time I rode.

That information is correct for Ky. here are the statutes I could find that relate to it: For Kentucky Lemon law: § 367.840 to 367.846 - This explicitly excludes motorcycles, campers, etc. BUT you ARE covered under the Magnusion-moss (spelling) warranty act. So there IS some protection.

Each state has their own version of this. Here is the deal for Texas: Revised Civil Statutes, Art. 4413(36) §§ 3.08(i) (General Warranty Complaints), 6.07 (Warranty Performance Obligations), 7.01 (Judicial Review/Appeal) Summary of code: 4 unsuccessful repairs when 2 occur within shorter of 1 year or 12,000 miles and other 2 occur within shorter of 1 year or 12,000 miles immediately following second repair attempt, or 2 unsuccessful repairs of a serious safety defect when 1 occurred within shorter of 1 year or 12,000 miles and other occurred within shorter of 1 year or 12,000 miles immediately following first repair, or 30 calendar days out of service within shorter of 2 years or 24,000 miles and at least 2 attempts were made within shorter of 1 year or 12,000 miles. Regardless of the ability to apply the lemon law in this case the 5 year unlimited mileage warranty ought to cover whatever it is you need for this to be made right. Hope this helps.

Yikes! The static in the headsets related to the interference with the ignition can be addressed by installing mic mutes. That way you don't hear it all the time. As for the other stuff - I'd take advantage of that warranty and if the dealer says they've done everything and you are still getting an error, then sounds like it is time to find a new dealer... The CB error could be a few things. 1) The CB unit itself, 2) The main radio unit, 3) the remote on the handle bar 4) Like you said, a problem with a main harness somewhere - ie a wire got pinched or something. Regardless, I'd push for the audio system to get fixed, correctly - including the CB and tape deck, then worry about the static in the headsets later. I recently replaced the main radio in my 01 RSV (replacement was a remanufactured radio from Clarion, dated 2007) and I now have the static problem many others have mentioned so it may vary from radio to radio. Sorry to hear about your troubles. Maybe someone else will jump in with more useful information. Good luck!

We've got a few folks on this site that have had or still have a GS or two. I'll have to check out that site. Thanks! As of right now I am fortunate lucky enough to have a boss that is fine with my toys

Congrats and welcome! I started off on a 78 Suzuki GS750E... and it did not take me long to want to get on a real touring bike... not that I didn't ride long distances on my 750 - but I quickly moved up to a wing and now I'm on a venture (2nd Gen). Still have all 3 of those bikes; and I've had some others along the way but these 3 are def. my favorite. Safety course (if you have not taken one yet) is definitely a good idea and as long as you respect your machine and drive within your abilities you ought to be able to handle it just fine! By the way, I still haven't seen pictures yet!!

Sweeeet. 4:15 he gets a little loose... Why in the world would you put your foot down like that ~4:45? Thanks for sharing though... Looks like a great ride By the way, that is pretty great to waste those crotch rockets off the line!

Pants? I presume they mean riding pants of some sort, but it gave me a chuckle.

And Right on!

This type of analysis is somewhat misleading. Yes, CC companies can change the contract whenever they want but there ARE required by law to give written notice of any amendments to the agreement. There are also minimum amounts of time that have to pass in order for the amendments to the contracts to actually be enacted. Many of these guidelines are outlined very clearly in many of the "credit card acts" put through by congress. My source for the above was a CPA and a few attorneys that I my family has known for quite some time. They are all very active (and very busy) and have been for the last few years (thanks to some of the legislation in Michigan). The Harvard Law professor may have been right some time ago, before some of the more recent credit card acts were passed and enforced - but as it goes now and in the last couple of years the above is correct. This topic is actually a hot topic in many court cases as folks that were actually not notified (which, as it turns out happens and is VERY VERY difficult to prove beyond reasonable doubt) is grounds for many class action types of law suits. Shady shenanigans are no fun - especially when some folks can keep getting away with it Now as far as the CC companies being allowed to change the contracts whenever they want - I guess if you put in your contract "these terms are subject to change; blah blah blah" and it gets agreed to then they are within the legal confines of their contract... I wonder how users it would take to get them to rewrite some of these crazy contracts... Meaning if, say X number of the people that use credit cards wrote letters basically stating that if that language is not removed from the contract then they will stop using the CC all together. I know it is probably quite unreasonable to actually pull together since, like someone mentioned earlier, there are just so many things that you end up 'needing' a CC for now a days... Anyways, I'll shut up now - especially since I think we may have digressed a little form the main topic anyways... At least from being 'helpful'

Actually with the way that trunk/back seat opens up maybe they'll toss in a Phonograph for the "S" Version

Wes: I am in no way shape or form addressing you directly but I think that there are some implications that have been suggested that I think would be in the best interest of anyone following along or in a similar situation, looking for advice, etc, ought to be aware of. DISCLAMER: Below I will discuss some of the legal legality issues here I am not agreeing, supporting, taking sides, pointing fingers, assigning blame, etc to either the cc companies that participate in the aforementioned behavior nor customers of the companies themselves. I would like to simply address some of the relevant legality factors in a situation like this. Also, I am not affiliated in any way, shape or form with any lending, credit, banking or related institution that by making this statement, will be affected in any way (positively or negatively) by any actions, decisions, thoughts that are a result from any influence that the following statement may have on one’s behavior in any related situation. SO, my intention in the following statement is to be as objective as possible and reserve my opinions for private conversation. If terms are stated, in a contract between two parties, and both parties agree to the terms, then each party is legally obligated to abide by those terms. If either party deviates from the terms of the contract, then and only then would one be able to go to the courts for a resolution. By "the courts" I mean the judicial system, a higher authority including but not limited to the attorneys that specialize in contract law, consumer protection divisions of the attorney general's office, etcetera. In the case of a credit card (CC), the agreement between the CC company and the user is accepted when the user signs the back of their card (which is why CC are not legally valid unless signed by the authorized user). Thusly if one of the terms in the contract (fine print or big bold letters) was in some form that the "interest rate and/or minimum payments are subject to change as per the discretion of the cc company" or of some form of this statement is made in the terms of the CC user agreement then the CC company, as the issuer of the card, is within the legal confines of the contract then there is nothing that any of the aforementioned attorney or 'legal authorities' (including but not limited to the attorney general's office) can do to 'force' the CC company to reverse their decision on a change that they were legally authorized by the aforementioned contract to do. If there is any deviation from the agreed terms then, and only then can a 'legal authority' step in and mandate that the terms are upheld or the wrongdoing is corrected with any appropriate reparations as necessary. So why go into all of this? I think that it is important to be aware of the limitations of the particular agencies before one would seek for their intervention or advice. The consumer protection division may not be able to step in and attempt to rectify the situation directly but what they certainly CAN (and probably will) do, is assist the individual or business by providing information regarding your rights as party involved with contract and your options in dealing with a particular situation. Also, do not forget in a situation like this, BOTH of the parties involved have leverage. The CC company of course has the ability to change interest rates and adjust 'required' payments as they see fit so long as they are within the confines of the contract. Motivation for doing so can be of many persuasions but bottom line they want the money that is owed to them (at least what they were actually put out by an individual charging something to the CC). The consumer has leverage over the CC company in the fact that they are the ones that controls what the CC company gets paid, if they get paid at all. For example, in an extreme case of someone filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy which can, in some cases, remove all personal liability of the debt owed thereby effectively sticking the CC company with the balance owed to them, thusly they would not get paid. So, in short, the CC company wants to get some of what they are owed and the consumer would like to be relieved of the debt. This is where the opportunity to open a negotiation ensues. There are many channels to go through to begin this type of negotiation with the CC company and there is no guarantee that they will be willing to negotiate but it is reasonable to attempt that as an option before the situation gets any worse. I would encourage anyone in a situation like this to seek the appropriate and qualified legal and/or financial council that will assist him or her in resolving his or her situation. Now, off for a quick

It is kind of like what happened with the silverwing... The silverwing used to be a real motorcycle... From this: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/42/85447116_01a9d5be8a.jpg?v=0 To this: http://www.bestmotorcyclepictures.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/2010-honda-silverwing-gt-600b.jpg

(THIS IS WRONG (Good call ATLM): There is just the one fuse for the Audio system in the lower right cowling.) If the audio control does not come on at all it is likely (in my opinion) a problem with either the control itself, the radio amp itself, the connection between the two, or a grounding issue (as Shamue suggested). Or that backup fuse (located behind the left 'battery cover' in that fuse box) What you may be able to do is give the dealer (that you trust) a call and maybe you could work something out where you could discuss with a service guy what you have done and what the problem is and maybe they could order the parts and do the replacement while you wait. It could be worth a shot. Good luck!

Just because the fuse is still good does not mean that something did not get shorted out... What else have you tried so far? 1) Check, clean, grease, reconnect connections under passenger seat? 2) Check, clean, grease, reconnect connections inside front fairing? 3) Check, clean, reconnect the white harness connection(s) with the amp inside the fairing? 4) Check input to speakers etc. Does the radio turn on (indicated by the handlebar mounted controls)? can you change the volume setting on the control pod and you don't get audio? Does the CB work? does the handlebar mounted control appear to function properly (Cycles through all audio modes, 'select' menu options', light up, etc)? (just thinking out loud here of what kind of information could be helpful here) Let us know and we can try to help you out of course, as a last resort, you could also take take advantage of the fantastic warranty if you don't want to tear into the fairing (It is really not that bad - but setting the precedent with the dealer right away illustrating there IS a problem is not a bad thing).

Well - if you could do a large portion of what is owed and increase payments or something like that, they may still be able to cut the amount and ya'll can settle on something that can be dealt with over time. Or if you can settle on a lump sum payment it may be worth while to take out a loan (where you KNOW you have a fixed interest rate), pay off the CC and be done with them. Lots of options out there, it may not be easy, but it can be done. Good luck!

Depending on how much you owe and how much of it is due to the accrued interest; if you have the cash it is often possible to negotiate a full payment for much less than what it is owed. The way this works is the total amount of interest that has accrued over time is a huge portion of the amount owed and THAT is the portion that can be negotiated. Don't be afraid to call back and try again with someone else! Good luck!

Now there is a good deal