sleepy2
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Taking bike in tomorrow for first service in Delhi then home to mount my JUST MADE trailer hitch(still have some finishing touches) get trailer out and checked over then get all set up to go. Hoping to get off work at least an hour early so I can meet up with you at your place. May leave bike at home all ready to go and take truck to work.Still thinking on camping out but not sure yet.
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Friend asked me a question about the Guardian Bell. When you buy new bike and trade in old bike do you take your bell off and place it on new bike or do you buy new bell and trade with some-one?
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I am also wondering this too hope someone can help
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Front brake rotors are swappable?
sleepy2 replied to quant55's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I have an 87VR and years ago I swapped out my worn out right(I am told it wears out more because linked front left to rear rotors and I used front brake more)) with a used left one from another bike. All you have to do is put it on with the cooling fins pointing(rotating) the same way.So if you take left one off put on right side the same way(fins will be same way.There is a slight thickness on the ridge in center but this does not(at least on mine) make brakes work any different. Not sure about thickness of rotors BUT if you have repair manual it will be in there--if no book look on site as it was posted before that you could download a manual. Hope this helps! -
Thanks Bob I am working on that right now.Have to get a day wife is off and I can stay awake.I know she will not let me keep Road Star as back-up.
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Phantom Wife's car is paid off this August and she still says I can buy NEW bike so I took out the 2012 Harley Electra Glide Ultra Limited Saturday morning.She seen it at the Harley dealer when she went shopping with oldest boy a couple weeks ago and she liked it.Well she actually like the Pearl White Electra Glide Ultra. Seemed kind of tight for the driver and arms started to ache in shoulder area.This was only after 20min ride--might be alright if set up to me . Also stopped in to the Yamaha dealer to see about the Venture which was posted as normal price of $19,999 BUT ON NOW FOR $19,023 which includes $145 payday payment warranty/taxes/freight/p.d.i./administ.but they are only offering me $3800 for my 2000 Roadstar Silverado 1600 fully chromed and options with 85,000klms. Not sure if this is a good deal for trade or not any ideas??
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Hey chabicheka sorry didn't see any of you guys in Dover Fri. Worked midnights and got home got dressed and rode down with oldest boy(Phantom Wife said it was too cold and wouldn't go). By the pictures you took you were right beside my Roadstar(right side looking up street with white house in picture pic. 21)Arived by 10 or so and left by 1:30 as I had to try and get some sleep so I could work overtime Fri. night. Will see everybody at MaeCarls in May.
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On my second set of Frog Toggs and just love them ! First pair is used as spare for wife to use only because since owning Road-star with Vance & Hines exhaust which is VERY HOT and Toggs don't take heat well at all and they melt easily.Have used Duct tape to patch up holes and they still work. Been thru severe thunder storms and no wetness. Sometimes it felt like crotch area was getting wet so I would ride slightly off seat and when I stopped NOTHING was wet at all.Great investment--cost $90CAN here. Colder weather coat is great for taking the chill off.
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Congrats Carl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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No she has to work until 5 o'clock but I may be attending but not sure yet. Have pictures!Will post later.
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Had first ride (2000 Roadstar 1600) with wife and another couple today. Went to Anna Mae's for supper. Was a 160klm ride. Yes I said it rite=== Phantom Wife=== even suggested the ride!!! Imagine that--almost had heart attack. Still complains about being uncomfortable and sore after ridding----misses the COUCH(87 Venture) so it is still possible being able to buy a new bike this tear. Still don't know which bike I would like to get. Bikes I'm looking at are --Venture---Harley Electra Glide Ultra---Kawasaki Voyager---Road Glide Ultra--- and Cross Country Touring. Right now price isn't a factor until we start pricing for financing / comfort of rear seat for wife/ warranty / maintenance/ and other things.
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Red Rider-- going to Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton by Montego Bay.It's all inclusive resort.
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Going on First trip since honeymoon in 83. Wife decided on Jamaica instead of Mexico.Going with other couple from work. Any ideas on what to see or do?
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Marca's dad
sleepy2 replied to Marcarl's topic in Inspirational, Motivational, Prayer Requests, Etc.
We're sorry to hear of your loss! -
Thanks chabicheka for the link for camera on main street.Saw my truck in video about 11:26 on the clip of 10:38am 01/13/12. It is the white Mazda pick-up with topper going to right of screen.
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Went to Port Dover this morning after midnight shift. Had bike all ready the night before BUT SNOW stopped me from ridding there.Got to Timmies and there was a Ural with side-car driving around.There was also an on-off road bike and maybe a V-star also that pulled in BUT you could tell they were from town or trailered as they were really DRY.Arrived there around 10am and left around 12pm and didn;t see any more bikes. Bought my shirts and a couple patches and left for home. Stopped in at Yamaha dealer in Delhi to look over the 2011 blue Venture they had and got a price of $18700 + tax & lic. Said they will be getting 2012 in around the 16th this month.They said it would be in same ball park for price. Kind of like the 2011 as it is blue with black lowers and 2012 is all black(one they are getting)
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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR also from my wife Beverly (Phantom Wife) my 2 sons and myself (Sleepy2)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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TO YOU :Happy Birthday:TO YOU DEAR MARCA :Happy Birthday:TO YOU AND MANY MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry I didn't make it to your party!! I kinda slept in and didn't get up until 8 or so and had to get ready to go to work for 11.Hope you had a GREAT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Phantom Wife and myself are hoping to attend this surprise dinner but will be tight for me for going to work that night and wife is still waiting to get her hours which should be done by next week.
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Mother-inlaw passed!
sleepy2 replied to sleepy2's topic in Inspirational, Motivational, Prayer Requests, Etc.
Thank you all for your prayers and condolences! The wife(Phantom) I and her family greatly appreciate them ! She will be put to rest to be with her late husband tomorrow (Wed.) Thanks again! -
Phantom Wife's(sleepy2) MOM passed away last night 2 days after entering hospital with pneumonia.After a long and fruitful life.She was 81. She will be missed!
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That's where I saw that ad for the bike you bought.
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Good buy! Was looking at same bike to use for rebuild on my bike.O well will have to keep looking! GOOD LUCK!!!! Should be able to get fixed with information on this site as there are lots of members with knowledge.
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Is there a ride planed for tomorrow??? I am on holidays this week SO I can actually go for a ride and not have to go to work after. Phantom wife probably won't be coming. Rides are usually too long for her(not comfortable) and she still has a cold anyways(coughs a lot)
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Have not been on computer lately--overtime-etc and sadly just read about your loss! Beverly(phantom wife) and myself give our sincere condolences to you and your family !