XV1100SE

That's always a good thing ! I'm glad it isn't a severe condition and can be addressed. Wishing you and your family all the best.

Not sure how many others do this but I use running lights as a switched on toggle... Works great for my fuse block under the passenger back rest to power things like my USB charger amongst other things.

My thoughts are with you as well. Like others, my posting here reduced with Covid (and I'll admit partially to the new layout/software). I miss the regional meets and look forward to going to MD if/when it it happens again. As you mentioned, the regional get togethers held people together. Last time I got together with more than one member was when Carl helped Phil and I with our valve checks. I did meet one new member to sell him a windscreen and talk about the Venture. I think one of the other things that has caused posting to decrease is that the 2nd Gen hasn't been in production since 2013 and like the 1st Gen the number of riders has decreased. There are several "original" members that were regular posters that have fallen off due to health or retiring from riding. I've made several friends on here and look forward to meeting up with Canadian and U.S. members again. Don - I hope your surgery goes well. As I'm sure other members will agree....if there is anything anyone here can do for you don't be afraid to ask. We tend to be more "family" on here and there for each other when needed.

Sorry to hear this about Gary. My condolences to his family

I mounted mine on the left side. This way you can maintain throttle and brake if emergency. Controls for audio system are on the left so it made sense from that point of view as well.

You can try rumblingpride.com They were a special order item in 2013. If you need State/Country flags or masts they are very good quality. See this thread -

With the holidays coming very soon (the months go by faster for some reason now)...just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Hope everyone stays healthy, safe, and are on Santa's "good" list. Restrictions are being put in place due to Covid and the case counts are rising. Glad I won't have to be at work over the holidays - reduce exposure and risk of getting it. I'm vaccinated - two shots plus booster - but not taking chances. Avoiding stores and crowds, large gatherings. I passed on going to my family dinner (25 people in a house didn't seem like a good idea) but my two kids and their significant others will be coming for dinner on the 27th. Again......Merry Christmas and stay safe/healthy !

Rumbling Pride has good quality flags and masts. Recommendation is to not attach flags to the antennas.

Welcome back! We didn't get a ride in this year but hopefully Spring comes early.

Glad to see you are back. Looks like a nice ride.

@Carbon_OneHow much were you selling the horn brackets for before?

I do have one....

Just a comment on where to put things.... I have a six gang fuse block mounted inside the passenger back rest. If you remove it (only a couple bolts) you can affix things underneath it. My six gang fuse block is used to power two Stebel horns, a USB charging port, and my trailer isolator. Instead of trying to jam things into the battery area under the back rest is a great place to mount things.

In the U.S. I believe Yamaha included the CD changer in 2008 or 2009 but bikes from that time on included the cable in the left saddlebag. The cd changers come up for sale once in a while and think I saw one listed (somewhere) recently for $100. My 2009 didn't come with the cd changer (Canada) but does has the cable. There was an Apple adapter that was available that connected to the cable and I got one for my iPod which allowed you to change songs using the handlebar controller. I still have it but it is for the old style Apple connectors/devices of that time. If anyone wants one I'd gladly part with it.

Just saw this....I have a carb sync.

Did you check connections in the fairing?

I have a few more shiny parts.

I like what they did to this generation of 'Vette. Congratulations on a nice "ride"!

Potential gear whine for 1999 to 2008 models. 2009 and newer seem to be better. "i" basket used I believe.

Like I suggested previously....lift the bike and turn the front wheel to a 45 degree angle to the left. Hold it in position then let go. It shouldn't drift from where you let go. If it moves, then do the quick adjustment (loosen head bolt/nut, then with a long screw driver and hammer, tap it (clock wise I believe) until the front wheel holds in place, then tighten the head bolt/nut. First time I noticed mine being loose was coasting to a stop I took both hands off the grips at the same time for a moment (don't recall why) and the bike started into a wobble. Did the lift/test and tightened them up. Needs to be done occassionally. If it is noticeable "notch" or as Saddlebum suggested front/back movement of the forks, then change the bearings. With your low mileage I don't believe it is your bearings or grease. This is the link if you didn't already see it - ( @Freebird - pictures missing in this thread)

As mentioned you can lift the bike, turn the front wheel 45 degrees to the left (not to the right) and if the wheel moves on it's own....your steering head is too loose. There is a "quick fix" for it to tighten the steering head which I would do unless the bearings were shot. That is the "safe" way to check the front end. Another test but it is while on the road....take the bike up to about 30km/hr and let go of the handlebars and coast. If the bike starts wobbling....tighten the steering head. Keep your hands just above the grips though so you don't lose control.

Welcome back !

When I've run into detours or changing routes on the fly, with my Zumo 660 you can remove waypoints on the fly so the GPS doesn't try to turn you around.

I used oven cleaner to "erase" my ex-wife's name off the back of my trunk. Spray it on, wait a minute or two....then wipe it off. The pinstripe paint comes off clean with no damage to the plastic or the paint/finish. I've also used oven cleaner to remove permanent marker off a painted wall.