saddlebum

So how did you explain the missing pies to your wife when you got home. Thats gottta be an interesting white tail.

Hey don't you be think'n bout them thar noises. Next thing yuze knose is that yuze be getti'n u-self all woiked up an all and gets to exzoitin u-self mo dans yuze otta and hoitin u-self agin. Besides I think the coldair building up up here and when I pop them door hinges you are gonna get hhhaand full of cold artic air. So best make sure your in shape to handle it.

Hey @Flyinfool If it makes ya feel any better I can always close the door and let that cold air stock pile until your good and ready for it then just pop the hinge pins and let it all wash down on ya in one full swoop. P/S good luck with that surgery and remember not to strain your self.

Hey Puc sorry to hear ya gotta go another round with them Doctor types. Prayers sent that they get this taken care of without much fuss.

Sorry to disappoint but we have not yet had any cold air to share. But soon as my order comes through I be sure to send some your way.

Yeh its coming I walked out the door to go to work and there it was ......A SNOW FLAKE CAME DOWN RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME

Burlington Ontario 6th annual M&E Jan 7th. Not a rally but a good way to meet some of the members. INFO: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=480&day=2017-1-7&c=1

Hopefully after having to bail out of the last two years to go fix my Daughters house in Nova Scotia I am going to make this one. I really missed not being there as I have always enjoyed the past years MD gatherings.

Don't let it get to you. When I sold my pickup I advertised it for $3000.00 as is and I got calls offering as low as $200.00 providing it passed a safety inspection and included the cap. I think some either just throw in a wild card to see what they can get or they just think its a big joke to try and belittle the object for sale. The latter usually brag about their antics over a dozen beers with their buddy's like they just pulled off an original prank and try to get a big laugh out of it. Ultimately you do get calls by serous buyers with more than 2 cents between their ears and before you know it with tears in your eyes your saying goodbye to an old friend.

There is also the Marks Crossover/collector. Somewhere on this site is a link, may be worth looking into.

The news I like the least to hear is when someone wipes out. I am so sorry this time Heather it was you. On the other hand I am glad your injury's given yo were on the interstate was not worse than they are. Make sure whoever you get to operate on your wrist is very good at his job. my brother had a similar injury and after suffering with an improperly repaired wrist for over a year he fianlly had it rebroken and properly set by a much better surgeon and was pretty much back to normal in no time.

Yeh Right ----since When

Hey this does not mean you gotta leave or be a stranger or miss out on the Burlington Ont 6th annual 2017 M&E.

Once again on January 7th 2017 , I am putting together a Meet and Eat here in Burlington Ontario, making this the 6th annual meet and eat. As in previous years this is the weekend of the NORTH AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE SUPER SHOW, which is a three day event here in Toronto Ontario SUPERSHOW - North America's Largest Motorcycle Show . The place I have in mind will again be at TUCKERS MARKET PLACE in Burlington Ontario. Burlington | Tuckers Marketplace Restaurant . Which is about 25 minutes from the motorcycle show. Reservations somewhere between 6:00 & 6:30 PM. I try to take into account that not everyone lives right around the corner but also that some will either be at the bike show or have to work and need a bit of time to get there. Also please don't forget to go to the calendar and RSVP so that I can get a reasonable head count. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/ca...0&day=2017-1-7

Once again on January 7th 2017 , I am putting together a Meet and Eat here in Burlington Ontario, making this the 6th annual meet and eat. As in previous years this is the weekend of the NORTH AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE SUPER SHOW, which is a three day event here in Toronto Ontario SUPERSHOW - North America's Largest Motorcycle Show . The place I have in mind will again be at TUCKERS MARKET PLACE in Burlington Ontario. Burlington | Tuckers Marketplace Restaurant . Which is about 25 minutes from the motorcycle show. In the past we have had between 25 and 30 members attend, and a great time was had by all. I would love to see a similar or bigger size group again to kick off the year of 2017. For you American members the exchange rate on the dollar makes it one of the best times for you to come up and enjoy some Canadian hospitality. Spend the day at the motorcycle show then come to Tuckers, for a great all you can eat Buffet dinner with friends and fellow VR riders. So make sure your passports are currant and come on up. My plan is to set reservations somewhere between 6:00 & 6:30 PM. I try to take into account that not everyone lives right around the corner but also that some will either be at the bike show or have to work and need a bit of time to get there. Also please don't forget to go to the calendar and RSVP so that I can get a reasonable head count. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=480&day=2017-1-7 Also I Always book a few extra seats just in case, to accommodate those who for one reason or another are unable to decide until the last minute but it helps to try to get as accurate a head count as possible. That includes counting those without a head on their shoulders as well

I am pretty sure most of the windows problems are windows 10 related cause I didn't have any until windows 10. and yeh I get the extended grey screen too right after an update which jumps in right in the middle of doing stuff. scares the pants off me when it happens right in the middle of me doing on line banking, I now go back to old school banking because I don't trust computers anymore. Recently I completed an important qualifications exam needed for work and the credit went to someone else. Imagine if that was a bank transaction

Unfortunatly on this continent with the way legal systems here work we are always forced to pay for someone elses ignorance both before and after the fact. No such thing here as being responsible for ones own actions or stupidity.

.Gee Reinhard, I only just saw this, this morning. Not spending much time on the site latly due to all the chores I am trying to catch up on. Having said that I am sorry to hear you had such scary ordeal but extremely glad :178:you are doing well now. My father had a quadrupple and pulled through like nothing ever happened, and I am sure you will too. Back off on the sugars and Carbs and those delicius German baked goods (sorry). Take care and see you soon.

Sure ........Soooo the 1st guy you blame is innocent ole me.

Ok Flyinfool you just Just hold on one doggone minute here .............. I am being framed ..............I aint left no door open .........YET

Just took a look at it and played a bit. Seems pretty cool

Which model of the tom tom rider are you using. I had the rider II and loved it until it quit. the only issue I had was screen visibility on sunny days but I am led to believe they solved that issue with their newest model. I currently use the Zumo 660 which has great daylight visibility but I find searching points of interest and some addresses not as quick or effective as my old Tom Tom was, many times responding with cannot be found. I have also found an app called HERE which seems to work very well w/voice directions and it even will give inside mall directions to stores etc.. It is a free download. Plus it does not require data to function so if you loose phone signal it will continue to guide you VIA satellite signal just like a regular GPS. With regards to water on the screen try going to some of the outdoor stores and check out various hard cases I have a clear one that works great. only downside is phone has to be removed to operate unless you turn on hands free mode and either blue tooth or plug in a hands free wire.

Ok so now I have a question. Taking into account all the pictures taken of Carl and myself over the years. Ive started noticing that in the majority of pics Carls are a frontal view were most of the time all anyone gets to see of me is the bald spot on the top of my head. Its pretty bad when Carl and I walk into a group of venture riders and they say Hello Carl right away but I have to bend down so they can see the top of my head before they recognized me " Oh saddlebum its you"

Can't say for sure what my longest ride is but I have set out a few times at 7:00 ish in the AM and arrived home 1or 2 AM the following day. One such ride was a color ride Carl, Abdul and I did some years back. I believe I left the house about 6:am that trip and met up with Carl in Rockwood and the we hooked up with Abdul i think near Caledon. Abdul only rode with us for part of that trip but broke away near Collingwood to visit some friends of his.

I agree total with what Carl says. With the valve cover, 1st choice would be new gasket and rubber washers for the retaining bolts. Second choice would be a tube of RIGHT STUFF (far better than any silicone product) and some stainless washers for the valve cover bolts. Either way should have a tube of black RIGHT STUFF any way as even with a new gasket its good to use a bit in corners. Most auto suppliers and Canadian tire stores carry it.