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  1. Motorcycle Mike
    But the vehicle that is backing is ALLWAYS at fault. No way they can go there. Key was in the gas cap sitting in the little nook where the key go's. Cop's were called and came, report written. Never a question as to who was at fault. I called my ins. this morning. They said to file a claim with the other parties ins. and if I had a problem to let them know. I called their ins. told the whole story and made sure they knew the key was out of the ignition and it sounds like, at least at this point, they'll make me whole. We'll see. Thanks for the input.
  2. Motorcycle Mike
    Stopped to get gas today. I pulled up to the pump and there was a ford ranger at the pump in front of me. I turned off the ignition, Shirley dismounted as I removed the gas cap and set it where the key go's and pull my wallet out. As I'm fishing for the credit card the lady at the next pump decides she wants to look at the prices again, throws it in reverse and I'm taking a ride backwards. Shirley's yelling WOAH!!! I'm not sure what I was yelling, but I was. The only damage is to the front fender and it's toast. I guess it will have to go to the shop for an estimate so I'll be without the RSV for awhile. Hopefully the ins will let me do the work so I'll have it back on the road quicker, and I prefer to do my own work anyway. Normally this would not be a problem since I have a Honda VTX as well. But monday the piston vacuum in the carb decided to split so it's out of commision. Part is backorderd untill at least late next week. I guess I'll keep riding the RSV with a real ugly front fender untill I can get the Honda going. I can't stand the thought of not having a bike to ride. Do I call her ins or go through mine? I've wrecked bikes before but this is the first time someone else was involved.
  3. Motorcycle Mike
    The most comfortable plugs I have found are the Hearos Rock n Roll plugs. I can wear them all day. http://www.hearos.com/products/rock-n-roll
  4. Motorcycle Mike
    Interesting. I say put the banner up.
  5. Motorcycle Mike
    Florida is not the south, it's Florida. If you haven't had grits or gravy made by someone from the south, give them another try when you get here. Folks up north just don't know how to cook them. I remember when Atlanta was a southern city. Now it's just a city in the south.
  6. Motorcycle Mike
    Thanks Bob! Good point Canuck.
  7. Motorcycle Mike
    I lost the bolt that holds the rear brake caliper bracket to the swing arm. Page F-3 of the service manual Ref #4 Part # 95024-10030-00 Discription- Bolt, Flange I'm sure I can get one at Ace if I can find the size, pitch and tpi. Thanks!
  8. Motorcycle Mike
    Glad I got to meet Y'All. We found the same storm. Bet Y'All stayed drier than us.
  9. Motorcycle Mike
    Count me and Shirley in. Provinos is our favorite.
  10. Motorcycle Mike
    I just put my RSVP in for me and Shirley. We don't get to make alot of these things. Looking forward to meeting Y'All.
  11. Motorcycle Mike
    Most are just waves/greetings. Now if they are patting the top of their helmet, expect to see a traffic cop very shortly. Pushing downward with the palm of the hand is "slow down" Some sort of trouble ahead. My wife waves when I'm too busy to wave.
  12. Motorcycle Mike
    I always wear a helmet even when it's not required. I'm alive today because I had a helmet on in 1984. Besides, if I didn't wear a helmet now my head would get burned.
  13. Motorcycle Mike
    Thats the one I have. Nice hitch and it comes with the wireing harness.
  14. Motorcycle Mike
    Tank you!
  15. Motorcycle Mike
    Whats a "diff pin"?
  16. Motorcycle Mike
    Looks like there still not bright enough.
  17. Motorcycle Mike
    So very, very sorry to hear this. Shirley and I will include you and your family, especially you sister, in our prayers.
  18. Motorcycle Mike
    Key words there were "sounds like". Tho I'm not positive, I,ve heard the T-rex uses the VMax engine and rear end.
  19. Motorcycle Mike
    That sounds like a T-Rex. http://www.trexcampagnabroker.com/
  20. Motorcycle Mike
    I doubt the weight loss is from a lack of nutrition. More likely it's the work/stress levels keeping his/their weight down. These guys cary a ton on their backs every where they go. And just imagin the stress of your life being on the line 24/7. Having to self fund ANY gear is another issue.
  21. Motorcycle Mike
    My other bike is an 04 Honda VTX1300. It has served well as a touring bike for over 70000 miles. It is now my daily solo ride. I don't see myself ever selling it http://venturerider.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=517&pictureid=5238
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  23. Motorcycle Mike
    The best I've done is about 42 mpg. But I just love getting on the throttle. The more I ride this bike, the more I love it.
  24. Motorcycle Mike
    Heading to Helen for BBQ at N. Ga. BBQ on Saturday. Anybody hungry?
  25. Motorcycle Mike
    Wood working. Everything from general carpentry to turning wine stoppers. I've built bedroom suits, cabinets, shelving, end tables. coffee tables, file cabinets, armiours, jewlery trees, serving trays, turned bowls, additions on the house along with decks, etc. Used to play golf, but if it's nice enough to play golf, I'd rather ride. Used to play in a band but that took too much time from the family. Used to dabble in photography but found the cost prohibitive. Got a new digital SLR for Christmas so trying to find my skills again. Travel. But we do most of that on the bike so we're right back to my main (besides Shirley) passion.
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