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You two leave many wonderful memory's behind as well Annie. Its been a pleasure to once again spend time with you and enjoy your carefree outlook. If ever I do get the chance to make it down under you can be sure you will be at the top of my visitation list. You two take care of each other and have a safe trip home.:bighug::bighug:Gotta get my three hugs in before that Marcarl guy comes in trying to hog all the attention.

Oh MAAAANN ----why didn't you bring this up sooner. I just ordered a new Ricks stator through Amazon. PSSST Fool this is just between you and me but if in a reasonable amount of time I don,t manage to sell it ----Its yours You just have to pay the shipping

See this is why I put it up for sale. VR has so many smart and handy people :whistling:that I was sure someone would be interested in picking it up at a bargain and resurrecting it. I tried to do it myself, but no matter how I looked I could not source a smoke injection tool. I tried to do it myself manually :scorched:but but it kept leaking out faster than I could blow it in and then I found out that apperantly using cigarette, cigar or pipe smoke is not the same.

Ok so I voted for WV but now that I see the links for Maggee Valley NC and Canaan Valley WV, I am at odds with myself :confused24:since both look very enticing. I am thinking whichever is chosen for 2016 that the other becomes an option and gets chosen next year for 2017. Not that I have anything against my home province of Ontario being chosen. Just that it is home for me and I like to go to places I have never been. However if Ontario does end up being chosen, and though I may or may not have the time to be part of a committee, I would certainly help out were and when I can.

Then too thee is the other side of the equation. A battery may show 12.5 volts with a volt meter but may not be able to maintain it. A soon as a load is put the the battery those 12 volts suddenly disappear, so if if you dont have access to a load tester you can get a somewhat idea of the condition of your battery by checking the battery with a voltmeter then while leaving the voltmeter connected, flip on your high beams and see if the voltage drops right off or whether it seems to be able to hold it or just drops off very slowly. Best to fully charge your battery with a charger 1st but even if the voltage is down to 10 volts when begining your test the rate at which it drop further will give you some indication as to the health of the battery. Hey Dave after having said all that I do actually have a proper load tester if you want to drop by with your battery and test it properly.

Slightly used stator some smoke lost but not all. Best offer

Just an FYI Dave If you do need a battery check out ACME Battery on Parkdale in Hamilton. As far as I know they are still the cheapest place to get one and they carry YUASA, DEKA and ODESSEY. I paid $94 for my DEKA AGM when even in the US the best price I could find was $124. US$ That Deka Is now 3 or 4 years old and still running strong.

Well checked out the bike yesterday and lets put it this way, I have a spare TCI but it wasn't that . I have a new spare Regulator, but it wasn't that . Lots of wire and connectors and tape, Was not a wiring issue either. . What I do not have is a spare stater and guess what. Stater is shorted to ground.

On another note Tooch glad you got your trailer in W/O too much fuss. I too saw while waiting, A guy being led away with his hands behind him in hand cuffs, though not as entertaining as your affair, Its something I never saw before. The guy looked like a tall version of Carl except he was real quiet as they marched him inside.

You Mean right by the pathway that everyone walks along. I've heard of people rocking their campers while playing a mock recording trying to impress those who on the outside......Just didn't think you would be one of those.

Sorry about your luck buddy but the issue isn't really customs. We are having a real issue with gang bangers being supplied with illegal hand guns smuggled in and authorities are trying to stem the flow.

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I have often thought of a hack myself, so my 4 legged friend Jake (who Is no longer with us) could go with me when I ride.

Guess again I had to loan them an extra blanket......What's that say about your theory now.

1st time I have ever heard newly weds say they need a heater for the bed .

I CAN HELP WITH THAT ---Got stuff that needs a new home. just give me the cubic feet of space you need to fill so I know how big a truck to borrow rent or steal.

Here in Ontario its drivers who use the 2 or more passenger commuter lane just because they can and then drive slower than the rest of the traffic flow or less than the speed limit holding back everyone who try to use the lane legitimately.

Oddly enough I was actually very quiet.......fact was this guy was so talkative that trying to get a word in edgewise was even worse than trying to out talk you two. Was almost like both of you all rolled up in one, all I could do was sit and listen:icon_lurker:

Are you nuts and Jonas thinks I need Psychiatric help just because I happen to like his Black Death.

Could not say it any better.

You just gave me a real scary thought. By the time customs assessed the value of the two legged Relic (sorry Relic) the duty cost would be so astronomically High I'm not sure even my wife would have paid it.

Id say you hit a pot hole and and the side car linkage bounced up and hit what looks like a shock. As for myself, I too had a fantastic time with my favorite bunch of friends (and that includes newly made friends). MJ, my wife loved the picture of you giving me a ride in your side car. She made some comment about roll reversal and chuckled. Larry Thanks for letting MC Tom and me take your sling shot for a joy ride. Even as I was leaving to go home Tom and I looked at each other and started laughing again like two school kids playing hooky and getting into trouble (probably a good thing we actually never did go to school together). My only Regret is that there were far too many people that I did not get to spend more time with. It seems like you have all the time in the world to spread yourself around and then before you know it, it's over and your saying good bye to everyone inc some you did not even get around to talking too. Hopefully many of those will be there again next year so I can make up for it and WNY people don't even think about not doing this again next year as that would be a major criminal offense. I also need to thank The count (Steve and Michelle) for bailing me out when my air mattress blew and the replacement I bought was defective and would not hold air, by loaning me a spare mattress they had. Craig and Kim thank you for the loan of your shower. Sure beats standing in front of a sink full of cold water. Big Tom, Robin, Pioneer Sports and everyone else involved in making this annual event (yes I said annual and it better remain so) happen, thanks for all your hard work and another successful and fantastic event. As I tell anyone who asks, If I can only make it to one VR event WNY will be at the top of the list. It was a bit scary When while packing up everyone started yelling at me to get my butt over to the walkway ASAP and be told Kristjan got rear ended. Thankfully it was very minor as far MC accidents go and I was able to leave for home knowing that he was OK. Jonas as always good to see you and Kristjan again ( and I am considering your advice about getting psychiatric help ) But is it really that strange that someone actually likes BLACK DEATH As for myself I made it home safe and sound despite a minor setback http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?108698-Home-from-WNY-But-not-without-incident and I can't finish this sentence without giving thanks to Marcarl (Carl) who in his usually caring fashion got permission from customs to come back through and see if he could help get me up and rolling again. Until next we meet everyone Ride safe and stay healthy

At least I got over the hump and rolled forward into Canada. It could have quit 50 yards sooner and I would be rolling backwards back into the USA. Super Glad I had CAA/AAA with MC coverage included. Sure got my moneys worth out of it this time.

Gotta tell you Kristjan.... I am in the middle of packing all my gear getting ready to leave a great weekend behind me, when people are shouting and waving at me and yelling at me to drop everything and get my butt up to the walking path, to be told you just got rear ended. Not the sort of thing you want to hear. specially after such a wonderful weekend. I was so glad when I saw you before I left looking none the worse for wear . Hopefully there will be no after effects and that you will be in great shape before long.

Can,t afford it Not sure what the issue is yet. I just got her home and left her sit with the Battery charger on her. I'll give her a quick look over in the morning and see whats what. faulty wiring or reg/rec hopefully. Got lots of wire and a new reg/rec from the group buy a few years ago. A stator I don't have plus its more work (which I don't need right now due to my daughters up and coming wedding).