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  1. distancerider
    Thanks
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    Riding through some unfamiliar territory in Tennessee one night, lost trying to find the motel; I came around a curve to find three deer standing in the middle of a two lane. To make matters worse the road banked about like turn three at Atlanta Motor Speedway. I was on my Goldwing and got it stopped about a a foot from three by then frozen deer. With the bank in the rode and having panic stopped I ended up just easing the Wing down on its side - a first. The deer took off like a rocket and I started catching my breath when I realized I was in the middle of a blind turn from both directions. I panicked and just tried to grab the bike and lift it but even at my size 6'5" and 310 lbs it did not budge plus I was lifting against the banking of the road. I remembered watching a video on how to lift and you are on the money, getting down low enough was the toughest part. Anyway, I got it up on about the third try and no car ever came but the incident sticks in my mind anytime someone mentions a lift.
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    Good thought I'll try to give a local one a call. I haven't put alot of thought into this. Broke it last night and just thought "great" just in time for my trip. And then slammed at work this week. Thanks again
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    I broke it inthe middel section, so I'm guessing the entire antenna. Actually, I know the entire antenna. Thanks
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    Heading from Atlanta to DC next weekend on a quick business trip and wanted to take the Venture. I managed to break my CB antenna taking the cover off and wondered if anyone had one they wanted to sell? Hopefully for less than what I just learned a replacment cost . Thanks!!
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    Thoughts and prayers are with you. I lost my Dad in February he was 77 -miss him everyday but thankfull for the years I had. God Bless
  7. distancerider
    Love my Wing, so am I 12.5?
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    If you haven't tried them the best strap I've ever used on a trailored bike is a "Canyon Dancer Bar Harness" It is amazing how well it works. www.canyondancer.com/
  9. distancerider
    Thanks, I'll keep my eyes open.
  10. distancerider
    Looking for a Corbin for 06RSV. Road on one yesterday and loved it.
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    Thanks much for all your effort and best of luck!!
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    Hey have been good to me and shipping was very fast.
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    They were switched... thanks for the info now it makes sense.
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    In a brilliant move while uncovering the Venture I snagged the cover and broke the antenna, the one with the black plastic piece in the middle. I broke it off at the top of the black piece. I thought this was the CB antenna. I took it off and went ridding and found that my FM radio reception was very poor. So was this the Radio antenna? I have looked back over a couple of post but still am confussed, I would like to replace both antennas with one is there a post that explains how to do this and is this a complicated process? What is the best antenna to use? Thanks for any help!
  15. distancerider
    Yea, what SRTRAYCAT said.
  16. distancerider
    Hey Buddy our prayers are with you. Thank you for taking the time to let us hear from you and God Bless.
  17. distancerider
    I just put about 2500 miles on a new Metzler 880 Rear and am very pleased. I ran Metzlers on my Goldwing and liked em.
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    I got a chance to take a couple of days off and make a four day weekend trip with my Wife's blessing. A couple of buddies and I rode from Atlanta to Cleveland to the Rock and Roll hall of Fame. We took I 75 and I 71 up but on the way back rode I 77 through Ohio, West Virginia and Virginia; what a beautiful ride. Those of you who live in that part of the country sure have some fantastic scenery. I also stopped at an 1890 farm house museum and took a couple of pictures of the Venture. I don't comment much on the site but I do read almost daily and just wanted to say when traveling it is nice to know there is such a support group available if you have trouble. Anyway just wanted to share a little of my ride with you. I'll attempt to upload some pictures. This is my first Venture, a 2006. I've owned it about a year and have put about 8K miles so far. I have a Golwing and have really enjoyed it but I have to say the Ventue is a Hoss and a true pleasure to ride.
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    Just saw your post. When you find out the location let us know and we'll point him in the right direction.
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    I've got an 88 1500, great bike. I have my 2006 venure but I haven't brought myself to get rid of the wing. I have ridden it to Canada once and Key West 7 times and would ride it anywhere tomorow wihtout a second thought. I've done all the work on it myself and added a few things. He should love it, if I can ever answer anything let me know.
  21. distancerider
    U da man
  22. distancerider
    I just bought a Tourmaster Select Cover for my 06 RSV for a week long business trip along the coast. One of the best purchases I have made for a bike; really pleased with it. I got it at Motorcycle Superstore for $44.99 with free shipping. It is a great cover. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/13/117/20948/ITEM/Tour-Master-Select-Motorcycle-Cover.aspx
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    Had a rear tire blow out on my Goldwing headed to Charleston from Atlanta. I was on the interstate running 85 mph with cruise control when the rear tire went. Jimminy Cricket !!!The harder I braked the wilder the ride. I had to let it bleed of speed on it's own. Fortunatly there were no vehicles around me. I was able to keep it upright but it was a challenge. Wouldn't want to do it again, but it can be managed.
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    Just PayPal'd the $$ for a set. Thanks
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    If you know of one for sale let me know I am looking for an 1800. Thanks
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