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He was talking about this strange American he met while riding in the north of America. He goes on to say He met a fellow that goes by the name "CowPuc", a strange sort of biker that tells TALL tales of adventure riding in north america, Puc was a lucky man to have such a lovely lady as his riding companion, and was sure she'd been kidnapped by the crazy man. he then goes on to talk about his ride and a few places he'd been.

Looks just like my ride to work.every day! 🤤 Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Jealousy will get ya nowhere you old hillbilly [emoji12]... No payments, thats why I bought used. No more flea bag motels either. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Yes it is. Cummins 350 ISC. The coach is a 2002 Newmar Dutch Star 4097. We looked at probably 30 coaches before buying this low miles, gently used motorhome. Spent it's life stored in a climate controlled garage when not on the road. We looked at much newer ones that were not this clean. Barely any rust on the chassis or in the engine bay. The interior looks almost new. We considered going the 5th wheel route but it would have taken a much more $ to buy a truck & trailer. Plus we'd have had to buy a toy hauler to bring the bikes along, or pull a triple. The only toyhauler floor plans we liked were WAY out of our budget. Future plan is to pull an enclosed trailer with a 2 seater convertible and 1 bike. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Imagine my surprise when I found that thing in the map pocket! Don't worry Tippy, I'll still give your camper some luvin too! There's time for both Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

+1 on having it removed. They removed all the hardware in my ankle after 6 years. Felt much better. My better half has still got the plate and screws in her ankle 20 years later and it's been sensitive to the touch for at least 10 years. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

I'd help but do not have the tools needed. CarbonOne always helped me with that. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

No, the one in PA was pretty beat up. Found this one in Buffalo, NY. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

I look forward to the first border crossing, at least I'll have a place to sleep while they do their thing. There is sure to be a whole lot of shinanagans occuring in that center isle! Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Puc, have you forgotten ! That's why we bought the trike, it has an extra traction wheel for more towing power. [emoji123] Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Our first trip in it will be to your state of NC to see our grand children and their new home.

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Picked up this gem a few days ago. It's a 2002 Newmar Dutch Star . Turned 44k miles on the ride home. Cleaner than a 4 year old car! If anyone has unused rv supplies such a 50A shore power cord, surge protector, rv gps let's talk. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Happy Birthday Evan, hope it's a great one. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

If it were me, I'd be looking for a 444 lever action rifle, lots of powder behind that slug to bust brush. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Not your fault Leo, no worries. I just wanted to let others not to expect the S5. Ordered it Friday and it was at my door this afternoon. Just got back from a test ride and it's a big improvement over the HID. I still need to tweek the adjustments, beam is a bit high on the left so I need to pull the bulb and clock it a little CCW. I think once it's dialed in it will be a nice upgrade. Hope it lasts. Heres a few pic, tried to show clearance of fan. Plenty room. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

They do look to be well made. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

The LED headlights came today, I ordered them from Searchwellness.com link that Leo posted. They advertised the Broview S5 as in stock. Today the package arrived and it is the S7, not the advertised S5. So if you are wanting the S5 Do Not order from them. Since I have tĺphese I'm going to try it out, I'll let everyone know how it fits and works. Here is what it looks like. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

I'd have gone that route except I did not want to have to cut up the stock headlamp assembly. I bought and installed the Xprite LED passing lamps and am waiting on delivery of the Broview S5 LED bulb. I installed the Xprite's last night , I had to grind about 3/16" off the yamaha passing lamp edge to get enough of the trim ring to grip the Yamaha passing lamp bucket. The Xprite bezel was just a bit to thick with the Yamaha light visor to get the trime ring past the emboss on the light bucket. I am happy with the increased light output. Had to make 3 adjustments to the aim and may do it again. Could Yamaha have made it any more difficult to adjust the passing lamps

Thanks Leo, just ordered one up from them, hope they really do have them in stock.

Thanks guys but all those links DO NOT have the Broview S5 H4/9003 with the braided heat sink. Don, what do you mean by "light dispersal" ? Also how is the cut off & hi beam? My current HID is starting to cut off and on, so I need to do something with it and One of my passing lamps has a burned out PIAA Extreme H3 so LED replacements will be needed there too. Both these lamp problems cropped up at nearly the same time, go figure.

now that the Broview S5 is no longer available, has anyone got a suggestion on another H4\9003 LED headlight bulb? While I'm at it may as well do the passing lamps too.

You are right, I have slid the forks up and gone to a 130 front tire, both helped individually and together really do make a difference. I also changed to straight rate front springs with 15WT. fork oil. Still, I think what makes the biggest difference is the ability to lose the fear of the perceived top heaviness. I must say, I made these changes more for better handling on twisty mountain roads than for parking lot tours. I spent the day yesterday at a HD dealer bike/hotrod show and for every rider that knew how to slow ride, there was 10 that Duckwalked their bikes in the crowded parking lots. That's rider ability, nothing to do with rake or weight. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

I disagree, the more time I spend on my 2nd gen the easier low speed, tight maneuvering becomes. When I first bought the bike I needed a 1 acre field to turn it around, not anymore! I've almost got full lock turns licked. Like that show-off Puc said... RPM's, rear brake and the friction zone give the 2nd gen low speed manners. The key is practice, practice, practice, till you get it, then practice some more. [emoji12] Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

You know,, your affinity for Dr's, surgeon's and hospitals is becoming all to apparent to us! You really need to find a new hobby Sorry your riding season have come to an abrupt finish. Heal fast & fully I think time has come for you to make that shed a drive-thru....