91nwl
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The "down" wave is the way to go. One afternoon I was accelerating into a nice open piece of Pacific Coast Highway and was shifting at 6,000 rpm just for fun. I met a Harley, who waved. I took my left hand off to wave near my shift point in 4th gear, went a little high, caught the wind and it almost ripped my arm off. Looked down and I was right around 110 mph. Retreived my arm, shifted to 5th, and proceeded on my way.
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The internet ain't the problem, it's just the enabler.
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:smile5:The 1st owner of my 2001 RSTD said he only used the yamalude oil. However, I like the synthetic blend, so I am now trying the Honda HP4 high performance 10w-40 synthetic blend motorcycle oil. After 2K miles, I am very pleased. Shifting very good, and "seems" to be running a touch quieter. Just another thought to ponder!
:sun1:Yamalube is a 10W-40 synthetic blend.
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Prayers sent.
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One of my favorite parts of a great day of riding is that cold beer at the end. But, I never drink and ride. I don't care what others do, but I wouldn't make a habit of riding with a group where people drink and ride. Come to think of it, I don't like riding in groups anyway.
BTW, after one of my best days of riding, Zion, Bryce, etc., I stopped for the day in Green River, UT, hot and beat, went into the restaurant at the motel, ordered a beer...which I had been thinking about for the last couple of hours...and the waitress said, sorry, we don't serve alcohol (what th' he__, beer is considered alcohol?). I had to drink iced tea. After dinner, there was another guy there on a bike and he had picked up a 6-pack which we shared in the parking lot, so all was not lost.
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I put a set of Hella Optilux rectangular lights on mine. They're black and have 55w bulbs. Good light. They're noew, so I don't know how long they will last. And, I accidently ordered two sets. Let me know if you're interested in a set. They cost me about $50 per set. I bought them at Summitt Racing's website.
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I bought a new one at a dealer a couple years back. I think they're still available. I paid about $85.
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I passed on a nearly new low mile late Gen 1 to buy a 2004 wing this year. Wish I had gone with the Gen 1. Then I would have a "new" gen 1 and a really good parts bike if needed, but would be able to ride both.
Now I have a 2004 Wing that is sapping the confidence from me as I ride it. It wobbles and weaves and the local dealer has tried 4 times to fix it, and they say they can't feel the problem. I just got on my '86 Vr after about a month of trying to learn the wing and felt what a stable great riding bike feels like again. WOW what a difference.
Plus the forward foot position on the Vr is comfy while any pegs you can get for a wing will still be set wide, and the fairing will be into my legs.
Yes, the power is amazing, but there are times when I hit a bump and the bike trys to rip itself out from under me as I make the smallest twist on the throttle. the VR does the same thing on big bumps but isn't as powerful or touchy.
I want to love this Wing, but it isn't making it easy.
If you think about buying one, rent one. I rented a Harley Ultra and loved it and should have bought one of those, but went with this Wing without really trying it out.
My 86 Vr is a lot more bike, wish I could buy a brand new one!
The wobble is usually the tires, often the rear. The GL1800 is hard on tires. Run them at 38 psi front and 41 rear. How many miles do they have on them? Don't spend any money on steering head bearings or braces until you check out the tire thing.
BTW, I have a 1st gen venture and a GL1800. They both wobble with worn tires and are both stable as a freight train with new tires.
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never mind. I read that you sold it.
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Well folks, I've had my Zumo 550 listed in the classifieds for a couple of weeks now. I think I've had one inquiry so unless somebody is interested within the next day or so, I'll be putting it on Ebay.
Did you sell it?
I posted it on the GL1800 board a while back and got an inquiry today.
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I rode Independence Pass in 4 inches of snow in July '06. Fun.
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Question is; What's a guy from bagger magazine doing on a Wing? He probably didn't know what to expect when he twisted the throttle.
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Cee Baileys has an excellent plexiglas polish. Ii is a similar product to Plexus, but is not aerosol. It is quite a bit less $$ than Plexus. I use it on my windscreens maybe once a month and it keeps them mighty nice. You can order it from their website.
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I made a nice metal bracket out of sheet aluminum (similar to the one pictured above) for the rear mount when the tab broke. It is now attached to the gas cover bracket metal on metal. With the rear secure, and no movement, the front mount has not been an issue.
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Glad it was not a Tank he was operating while intoxicated.
Right, naked would be ok.
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Cee Baileys sells a polish that is similar to Plexus, but not aerosol. It's a lot cheaper than Plexus (still) and you only need to use it once a month or so to keep the screen nice a slick so stuff doesn't stick to it.
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The more you ride that 1800, the more you're gonna like it. It will flat eat as many miles in a day that you can stand keep coming back for more. When I head out on mine, I never want to turn for home. Like my 1st gen, but more power, better high-speed stability, better brakes and more comfort for the misses.
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I have had my elites for 10 years. They work well. J&M gives good support. I would not skimp.
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Sons of the Pioneers, yes! You got to include Marty Robbins in there.
You're my kind of guy.
I've got a bunch of Marty Robbins and it goes down the road real good too.
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"Tumbling Tumbleweeds" and "Happy Trails", Roy and Dale, while riding across the open country anywhere out west.
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Cutch slippage is not uncommon on 1st gens, but it is not the Yamalube that causes it. You probably will need a clutch soon.
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Great series. Those boys did good.
My dad just turned 87. He flew 35 missions over Germany in a B-24.
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my wife tells me to keep the credit card in my wallet (we have just one card) ... I'm smarter than that... I say NO!
(she's one of the few women I know that refuses to use it) ... I'm one of the men who can't resist!
Sounds like a wise investment in your case.
Heading to San Francisco
in Watering Hole
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Yosemite and Sequoia will be cold and may have a lot of snow, but you could get lucky with the weather. The coast will be rideable if it is not raining. Highway 1 both north and south of SF is some really nice riding. I really like Hwy 1 immediately north of the Golden Gate Bridge...Bolinas, Bodega Bay, etc. The Healdsburg and Napa Valley area is nice. Don't underestimate the cold. You will need good riding gear.