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  1. RedRider
    Forgot to add - gas should be no problem. Never more than 100 miles (usually much less) between gas stops. Just make sure you fill up before going into the National Parks since gas is usually less expensive on the outside. Check the NP website for a map of DV (and any other NPs you will be visiting). They will show the gas locations within the parks. RR
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    You actually will be more comfortable with a full riding jacket on. One item that works really well is to wear a long sleeve non-cotton shirt (like UnderArmor or LDComfort long T - really like the LDC stuff). Wet the shirt and keep your jacket closed with the sleeve cuffs loose. When you begin getting hot, move your arm out into the wind stream to fill the jacket. The evaporation will actually give you a chill. With the right undergarment and the jacket remaining closed, this will last for a couple of hours before you need to re-wet the T. Some of the Long Distance guys have gone so far as to buy a bag of ice and set it on their lap while riding. However, that is a little over the top and the guy that did this was running all day (1000+ miles) in 100+ temps. There has also been guys using a homemade under jacket sprinkler. He perforated a length of clear tubing and made a loose necklace from it. Plumbed it to a jug of water and hooked up a windshield washer pump. When he wanted to add water to his undergarment, he turned on the pump and enjoyed a cool shower. This is likely a little extreme for your needs also. A mess jacket or no jacket will actually pull water from you and make you much more uncomfortable. It will be like riding in a blast furnace. No fun. You are on the right track with maintaining your armored gear and having plenty of water. Have a great time. DV is amazing. Can't wait to go back (although, much more comfortable temps in March/April than July). RR
  3. RedRider
    OK, took a little ride this evening and visited Scooter Bob. Felt his clutch handle and it was the same as mine. Not a lot of free - flopping in the wind - play, but a small amount of movement before the clutch spring pressure is felt. I also checked the performance in 5th gear. It will pull for a short while and then slip. Going to go with the Barnett upgrade. RR
  4. RedRider
    It hooks up OK when starting out but begins to slip if I really hammer it. Riding like the old man I am, it is fine. When the young hooligan comes out, it slips. RR
  5. RedRider
    The holes in the reservoir are open. Made sure to check them when I did the fluid upgrade after putting on the SS line. I will go check the slack in the handle though. Not sure on that. RR
  6. RedRider
    This is even funnier. Your original count was 21. You were going all out with your digits to complete that count. RR
  7. RedRider
    I haven't really tried to hit is hard in the higher gears. Will do that when going for a short ride later this afternoon. While it has been only a short time since I last installed the updated clutch, it has been about 30-40k miles. RR
  8. RedRider
    One of the winter projects was installation of SS lines, including the clutch. I will double check the fluid level in the MC. While the slippage happens even when everything is just warmed up, this is still one of the troubleshooting items that should be reviewed. Good thought. RR
  9. RedRider
    Changed fibers and steels (had blued the steels). RR
  10. RedRider
    Just took my RSV out of the shop after winter upgrades. It is running great, however, ..... When I hit it hard, the darn clutch slips. I have an upgraded Skydoc17 spring and have done the Freebird mod. If I drive normally, it doesn't slip. But if I really hammer it, the clutch slips in second and third gear. I was travelling too fast at the time to see if it would also slip in fourth, but I'm sure it will. I am looking for a solution so I don't have to deal with this every couple of years. OK, the question is: Barnett clutch with coil springs? Is that the most solid solution? Getting to the point that I don't care about the cost. RR
  11. RedRider
    My inner KLR is coming out. RR
  12. RedRider
    I do. I can do back to back 1000 mile days in comfort (and have done so). Mind you, I also have bar risers, backrest, and highway pegs set up just right for me. But my butt is no longer the limiting factor to my riding distance. RR
  13. RedRider
    Backfiring could just be a carb sync. They will charge you for that. Should be a Maintenance Day down in the Houston area sometime soon. They will do the sync for beer. Hey Cupcake!! Get one of those scheduled for our friend here!! RR
  14. RedRider
    Watch the guys who put on 1000+ miles per day. Many of them are over 60, most over 50. They will all have either the Russell or the Rick Meyer saddle (both are basically the same design). Every one of them ran thru the gambit of pads, sheepskin, beads, Mustang, Corbin, etc. until they found the Russell / Meyer. Now they won't use anything else and just bite the bullet whenever a new bike comes in the stable. If you're 250#+, the Russell is the best way. They have a heavy duty suspension option that works. Under 250#, either Russell or Meyer will work. The downside (other than the cost)??? - They are friggin UGLY!! The selection of saddle has a lot to do with what riding you intend to do. If your riding consists of 300 miles days, any good aftermarket saddle will be a marked improvement over stock. I have a Mustang on my KLR and it rocks. However, I'm not doing Iron Butts on it (yet). If I do, I will spring for the Russell. The KLR is ugly anyway. RR
  15. RedRider
    The wire holds the outer 1/2 friction plate in place. If you have a standard clutch plate setup, it would be best to have it in there. If, however, you upgraded the innermost 1/2 plate to a full plate, you won't need the wire. If you have done the upgrade to the full plate, you will find your friction range (from when you begin feeling friction to full engagement) at the clutch handle is smaller. It is more touchy. You get used to it, but it is different. I would send you my old wire, but I will be putting it back in next time I touch the clutch. I kind of like the extended friction range on the clutch handle. RR
  16. RedRider
    Just an FYI - cost is about the same for a Russell Day Long saddle. Nothing more comfortable than a RDL. Only downside is they build on your seat base so you will be out of riding for a few weeks (unless you can borrow a seat while yours is being built). RR
  17. RedRider
    Spend a little more time in the twisties. It will quite right down. OK, maybe not. But you won't care as much. RR
  18. RedRider
    Jeff, Your Google-fu must be weak today. http://nm.msf-usa.org/msf/ridercourses.aspx?state=WI Enjoy. RR
  19. RedRider
    Many Hardley dealerships still run the Rider's Edge courses. They use older Buell Blasts. Still too big of bike for some of the novices, but it is better than trying to learn on a bagger. RR
  20. RedRider
    I purchased the switch separately. However, I have also purchased a set of his lights in the past. RR
  21. RedRider
    Ruffy, Just need a simple illuminated switch. You want the illumination to know if it is on or not. This switch will wire to a relay that will carry the electrical load. The switch I use is at the bottom of this page: http://www.martinfabrication.com/Martin_Fabrication/Motorcycle_Driving_LIghts.html#10 It is about $12 if I recall correctly. Attached it with double sided tape to the inner fairing. RR
  22. RedRider
    Outstanding. Was still working on how to get to Idaho on my way up. This is good news that will make my planning easier. RR
  23. RedRider
    Plenty of old oil head BMWs with high mileage still on the road. Just about any bike built today (in a first world country) will last if taken care of. I could expect a Duc would outlast his fascination with a sexy sportbike. RR
  24. RedRider
    I have one gathering dust in my shop. You may have it. PM me your address. Replaced it with a Stebel. Just an FYI - if you are replacing a failed stock horn, use it as an opportunity to upgrade to a Stebel. RR
  25. RedRider
    It helps when the respect begins with Mr. Kneebone. The Venture was his first LD sled. Look forward to your ride report. RR
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