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Just thought of something. Before you go, upgrade your clutch springs to either a VMax spring (available from Skydoc17) or to a Barnett setup. The hack is going to be tough on your clutch and the spring is a known weak point. To change the spring is really easy, although the access is on the same side as the hack. Normally, you can do the change on the sidestand without even draining the oil. In the case of a sidecar, you will need to drain the oil first. RR
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Thanks all for the kind thoughts and prayers. She made it successfully through surgery. There was a little more damage to the meniscus that was expected, but it was all cleaned up. 6 weeks with no pressure/weight on the knee (no driving). Because of the extra damage, the 6 month rehab stint will likely be a little closer to 1 year. She will likely have to miss this volleyball this fall. Bummer. However, in the long run, she will be fine. I just hate seeing her well crafted plan get derailed like this. She has worked so hard on her game and is a great athlete. She is also a great student and a wonderful daughter. Daddy is proud of her. RR
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When the (Sky)Doc speaks, you will do well to listen. Enjoy your trip. This bike is worthy of many miles of trouble free riding. My 2000 RSV passed 100,000 miles last year and I am taking it to Alaska this year. No worries. However, I am not dragging a hack around with me (sometimes wish I was - the St. Bernard would love it). You can rig up a Camelback or something similar in the side car. You may need an extended hose. Get a janitor's retractable key holder (the one with the retractable cable) and ziptie it to the passenger grab handle. Use some zipties and duct tape to fasten the hose to the key mechanism. This way, when you need a drink (often), reach back and grab it, drink, and let go. It is always there, and always out of the way. Have a great time. The Venture is a wonderfully reliable, stable machine. The new HDs are pretty nice too. RR
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My daughter is getting ACL surgery this morning. Just dropped her off at the hospital (and sat with here until she was wheeled into the OR) and came home to take care of the dogs and get a shower. Will be back there in an hour to see how the surgery went. My wife is hanging out at the hospital in case anything is needed. She blew her ACL playing basketball. May have screwed her for a D1 volleyball scholarship, but that is just a minor issue now. She should be back up and playing in 6 months or so. With me having been through this surgery (twice), I know it is a tough row to hoe. But she is young and in shape and should recover quickly. She will be very devoted to the physical therapy routine to affect a complete recovery. Still, we always worry. Wish she didn't have to go thru this. It is her senior year in HS and was doing so well in both VB (went to state finals the last 3 years) and BB. However, she is a great student and a wonderful daughter. This is but a minor setback in the long run. A short prayer is always welcome. RR
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Send it again. It doesn't appear it came through . RR
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The best procedure is to ride to the destination. I fly as little as possible anymore. That is what vacation days are for (to ride instead of fly). Fortunately, almost all my sales meetings are in the summer and fall. If needing to go overseas, this won't work as well though. RR
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Is there a safe way to get through Chicago on a bike?
RedRider replied to Flyinfool's topic in Watering Hole
Cudahy to Escanaba to St. Ignace to Oberlin. 790 miles. A good day's ride and far more scenic than Chicago/Gary. Get it on!! RR -
From my understanding, the Guzzi crowd is pretty good over here. They are very helpful to other Guzzi riders. I would suggest your lady friends get onto the Guzzi forums and ask around. Please make sure they are aware of the size of the US and how many miles there are between attractions. Your experience this past summer will be excellent for them. A nekid sport bike may not be the best choice if they plan on doing major miles. Perhaps a sport touring bike (FJR, ST, Concourse,Tiger) would be a little more appropriate. Also, Guzzi is kind of a specialty marquee over here. Not may dealers outside the major cities. It would be more difficult to find one (or two) to purchase and even harder to sell them quickly. They could pick up a 6 or 7 year old Kawasaki Concourse in really good shape for around $3000. They are reliable as a hammer, provide great performance, and can easily be sold when done with their ride. There is a Kawasaki dealer in any town big enough to have a McDonalds and plenty of indie shops that can work on them. And at 1000cc, they are powerful enough for touring thru the mountains, yet are not so heavy that it would cause trouble in parking lots. Just some thoughts. RR
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Most of the HID kits are from China. The CCC I installed originally burned out the ballast. After several emails, CCC did the right thing and sent me a new setup. This one I installed with a switch and have had no problems since. It's only been a year or so (about 16k miles), therefore, not really proven. However, the original one burned out in a month or so. I am feeling good that the replacement, with the switch, will last. (I do carry a spare standard light bulb just in case though). RR
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B-J are pikers. You want to see real money spent on 4 wheel iron, you need to go here: http://acdfestival.org/festival/?page_id=209 They have cars that START at 7 figures. They also have cars that real people can buy. Just not the Auburns, Cords, or Duesenbergs. However, I have found my remote navigating to the B-J auction over the last couple of days. Some really beautiful cars. RR
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BobbyG, Haven't forgotten you. Brother did not have any good photos. Taking some tomorrow and I will forward them to you along with his contact info. RR
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Well, it looks like I will finally get to ride a Super Tenere'. My younger brother just bought one today (yeah, the same brother that had me fix the Shadow). I expect to put a few hundred miles on it during our trip to Alaska. RR
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At least you have it outside and it is not getting blasted by ice and snow. Quit complaining RR
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Stuck Hoses
RedRider replied to Chaharly's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Get a small right angle mechanics pic. Run it up the hose end and pass it around the carb tube the hose is attached to. Or, wait 'til spring when it is warmer. RR -
It all fits in the right saddle bag. Left saddle bag is for riding clothes (different gloves, heated gear, jacket/pant liners, boot rain covers, water, Plexus/towel). Top box is for travel clothes, computer, toiletries kit, etc. The only difficulty I have is when needing to pack an extra pair of shoes. These size 15s don't just squeeze in anywhere. I usually just pack the shoes full of my extra socks and underwear so they are not completely wasting space. If I am going for a 4-5000 mile trip, I need all this stuff with me. Most have never been used (except the clean underwear:smile5:). However, if any of the tools are required, and I don't have them, it is really expensive. If I am taking my wife with me, she gets the top box and I strap a bag to the trunk luggage rack. RR
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I carry most of this list plus several additional items. Off the top of my head, At least 2 soft straps. At least 2 ratcheting tie downs. Set of mechanic picks Assorted screws and nuts 27mm combo wrench Multimeter Leatherman Small ball peen hammer with cut down handle Complete setup to field bypass ignition First aid kit Nitrile gloves Various electrical connectors RR
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Boomer, The Zumo450 is a nice GPS. However, it periodically needs new maps due to new roads being built, etc., etc. You can either pay for a one time update or get a lifetime upgrade for about $150. RR
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Love the last line of the article. Glad he is OK. RR
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Will get this, along with some pictures for you tonight. Oh, and I forgot earlier, the Shadow has a Corbin seat with drivers backrest also. RR
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My brother is likely selling the Honda Shadow I just fixed for him. The original engine threw a connecting rod bolt (very odd for this model - or any Honda for that matter) at 47,000 miles. I put in a 2002 engine with 32000 miles. It runs like a dream. Hard leather saddle bags. Comfortable enough that my bro did an Iron Butt run on it (with an Airhawk mind you). Not sure what he will be asking for it but I'm sure it will be under $5k. It is a really nice, comfortable, cruiser. Memphis Shade windscreen. Foot boards, heel/toe shifter, passenger backrest, bar risers. Not sure what farkles he is leaving on (anything mentioned here will be on the bike - there are more items installed but he may be moving to his next bike). He, and the bike, are in Dallas. He is looking to sell cause we are doing Alaska this summer and he is wanting something more appropriate (Wingabago or BMW). RR
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Per what I have read and experienced, in a multi-day rally, spring for the extra bucks and get a room for each rest period. The level of rest - to say nothing of a periodic shower and a scraping of the teeth - is much better in a motel. Would love to run the NSR. However, not this year. The Alaska trip is sucking up all my motorcycle vacation time. Will enter and run the 8 hour Team Lyle and the MN1000 though. Can't let them go by. RR
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You know what they say about volunteering. Look forward to the article. I will look thru my pictures and see if I have any locations documented. RR
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Twigg, So that was you that started the thread on the LD Riders list? It was fun the read the odd places and techniques used to grab a few winks. Let's see, my best (sorry no pics); 1) slept 3 hours in gravel next to a liquor store drive thru (covered) in Gaylord, ND. This was during the MN2010 rally. Pouring rain and there wasn't a hotel room available due to the oil boom in the area. 2) slept 2 hours on a picnic bench in an OK rest area during a BBGold attempt in 2010. Didn't make the BBG but complete 1624 miles in about 27 hours (Fond du Lac, WI to San Antonio). 3) slept 2 hours in a SS car wash waiting out a snow storm last April. Was attempting a SS2000 but was stymied by the weather. 4) slept an hour behind a school during the final push to complete the Smoke Chasing Tour last year. Also slept for an hour in a cemetery and an hour in a church yard during the same run. 5) slept for 3 hours on a Walmart loading dock in Ashland, WI during the 2009 MN1000. Have also stopped several times for just 3 or 4 hours in a hotel. Definitely a better sleep than the above. RR
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This is going to be a busy winter for me. The honey-do list around the house is more than a page long. The shop misses me. However, following will get done this winter" - Progressive springs (fork seals) - Possibly a Works shock - Clean up the wiring under the faring - New shoes - front and rear (maybe a darkside??) - Check valve clearance Then, on a couple of other projects: - Get new to me Vulcan 750 running (picking up Friday) Not sure what it will take. PO says the carbs are messed up. - Get old to me Vulcan 750 running or part out Head gasket. Will probably repair unless I find more damage - Finish parting out the old engine from the Honda Shadow - Get old to me GS750T running No idea what this needs. May just take gas and a battery. Likely much more. Oh well, keeps me off the street. Also, selling some of these lovely machines in the spring helps feed my addiction. RR
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Ducati's are pure motorcycle porn. Beautiful, just beautiful. And as Squidley said - Thank you to your son. RR