sleepy2

Just got oil and filter changed Sunday night and also changed rear brake pads then took it for test ride Monday morning. Still running great and waiting for Saturday ride!!

Just got back at 4:30 today from my 200klm ride to port Dover and back! talked to a few guys who had Ventures and had problems, couldn't get dealers to help so went to Harley's! Also only took a few pictures as not anything peeked my fancy!(same old)

Try the 21st but if rain maybe 28th??

How many would be up to 21st or28th? Ice Cream would be out as I think they closed past Saturday or Sunday!

Like everyone else said!!

As I found out and as always anything I plan gets screwed up, I will not be able to attend on the 7th! 40th Anniversary is the 8th and planned to(And was allowed)ride the 7th then go out on the 8th BUT like I said that was screwed up! There is a small barbecue get together planned for us on the 7th and I have to keep Phantom Wife occupied till then.

We are all hoping this has a hopeful outcome!

Each new device that adds convenience to me it is just more things to go wrong and cost goes up!

Totally agree with @bpate4home

Yes very knowledgeable and helpful people! He has helped me in the past also!! Nice bike you have, only saw it when we worked on @XV1100SE(Don)bike a while ago!Hope we(Ontario riders) get to see in person !

That's the same model I was looking at back in 2012 for my future retirement vehicle BUT price without any options put a stop on it( mostly Phantom Wife had me going on getting it) so bit the bullet and gladly bought my 2012 Venture!! (don't regret one bit) But again Congrats on your purchase!!!

Nice!!! Jealous!!

Same expressions as everyone has said and Phantom Wife and I send our hopes and wishes for recovery and health to you and Eileen !!

I also have learned a lot from you and everyone on the site that comments or gives helpful information! Have also received good deals on part etc. I have also met many people I would not have met that I hope I am considered a friend . I have learned a lot here and hope it continues.

Great job... wish I had that talent.! Better at welding as if I screw up I can add to it or re-weld but can't if using wood.

Glad you enjoyed your trip! Seems there are getting to be way too much accidents, idiots and construction these past years! Probably won't get any better!!

Agree with everything everyone has said in the replies!!!!!

Sorry for your loss BUT like you said wife's health comes first!

Thanks also for your due diligence greatly appreciated!!!!

Agree with looking nice!

@Woody don't know about water proofing but I just got used to using leather protecting cream and my covers as it might be a conflict that might get sticky or counteract between the 2 chemicals. My covers were very easy to put on and take off also to ride with them on. Since they were so comfortable for me I just kept using them.Personal choice I guess!

@uncledj Should be "" A man and his truck and bike.....it's a beautiful thing''''

@Woody had those covers when I was still working and rode a 2000 Road Star(rain or shine)! Had an Ultimate seat(I think that is the name) Had to carry the covers in saddle bags as seat was not waterproof! Put up with the covers as it was very comfortable.

Did a cigarette run today for the wife with a 30% chance of rain. Drove about 45klm there then stopped of at Princes Auto to pick up a few things with no sight of rain in clouds. Came out after spending $70 and it had poured when i was inside! Wiped seat off and headed to visit @Marcarl and Marca since I was in the area(dark clouds every where) Visited with Marca as I had missed @Marcarl(out doing things she said) Poured for about 10min while we were talking then she went in to finish what she was doing. Clouds didn't look too good but had to get home and missed every bit of rain all the way. Looking forward to @XV1100SE's get together in August.