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sleepy2

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  1. Couldn't watch video as it said problems with it. 2 Thursdays ago had a side-swipe incident with car in front slowing down stopping and not turning onto street he was going to. Guy taking his driving test in his own car and hesitated too long and I stopped beside his rear bumper on passenger side missing him BUT I lost footing and bike fell over and put a couple scratches on his plastic cover and a couple on my front fender. No harm to me as I just stepped off. Police just happened to pull up just after and we picked bike up. Rode to reporting center and took statement. No charges! Payed out of pocket as it was only around $600 and guy said that was OK. Put in as report only to insurance BUT they put down as at fault so will have to see what that will cost me.
  2. Yesterday was out for a few hours as I had to change over rims and tires on truck today. Temp was 10deg C(60F) here and it was a great day for ridding. Today would have been great also .
  3. @uncledj I remember that age and like what has been said I was once getting to 30 and now I'm way past 60(just turned 68 last week) WHERE did it go??????????
  4. Just pulled in after an hour and a half ride tonight!! Might not get to ride tomorrow as am going to automotive swap meet in the morning and will probably be till around 1pm then shopping in Brantford for a few things after filling up with gas on reserve as gas is around $1.75 ltr in our town.
  5. Sorry to hear this and hopping it's not long to recover!!
  6. Sorry to hear hope everything works out!!!!
  7. Not that my wife took pictures when she was on back but she hasn't ridden with me for 2 years so by my self! Also shadow buddy can't hold camera!
  8. Would have taken pictures but not much in the fall coloring like your area. Also traffic was pretty busy so wasn't much chance to safely take any.
  9. Went for150klm ride last Sunday to get coffee and visit former co-worker. Stopped on reserve(native) for $1.44can gas fill($1.65can at home) then went shopping looking for a strap clamp(couldn't find except 100klm away) to make wooden picture frames for Christmas presents.
  10. @RedRiderNo and wish I could but is not and probably never in my budget! Would love to visit Annie and her husband!!
  11. Sorry couldn't rotate!
  12. Out for coffee run with my shadow!!
  13. Good to hear and hope you enjoy it for many years!!!
  14. I am in need of reupholstering my 2012 seat as most of the seams are torn or separating( has 118000klm) this doesn't effect ability of riding but does look bad when NOT on bike. Oldest son told me my great nephew does upholstering and may be able to help me with it. Still looking for good used one but price and condition stop me. Was good to go to Paris Ont. for the get together that @XV1100SE put on with Tim Horton coffee then ice cream but had to miss next one because of prier commitments. Can't wait for next one!!!!Missed meeting up with the last group!
  15. @RDawson@FreebirdI agree with both of you altho I never owned either of these BUT have driven quite a few just to try them out (Harley's on test drive and new Venture at New York rally) Really liked Venture for power and performance thru the mountains design was OK BUT I didn't like the belt drive system as I had too many problems when I owned a 2000 Road Star 1600(V twin belt drive) nice sound and power but not enjoyable for long rides! Most problem was had to replace 2 belts at around $800 each time in 1 season. Still don't know why! They said that Harley used them for forever! I never beat bike or drove down many gravel roads to pickup any stone excreta to cause this break! Another thing was way too much heat on the Harley's which made it uncomfortable to ride any distance. Mostly PRICE was the MOST and defining object for NOT buying either and led me BACK to the 2012 Venture I bought new! Both were OVER $34000 Can here and could afford the $ 20000Can with $5500 trade(which Harley wouldn't take in--trade but their friend would give $3000Can)
  16. Sorry to hear this but if it has to happen because of yours and Eileen's condition then that is up to you but am happy that you will continue as you do now with our support!!!!
  17. Glad you all made it! Hope everyone has a GREAT rally and hopefully i can make one of these soon(darn Covid and restrictions!)
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