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    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
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    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
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    I have ridden my 2000 RSV since 2002 and just rolled 100,000 miles. Compete in Long Distance rallies mostly in the upper Midwest. Last several years have been averaging about 15,000 miles per year - mostly in large chunks during trips and rallies. This year will be Alaska. Expecting the trip to be 7-8000 miles in 2 weeks. Only 2 rallies planned this year due the Alaska trip. Haven't been able to see through my stock windshield for several years due to scratches. Normally look over the top, but it does hold my venturerider.org sticker well. Reduction of buffeting would be really nice. Will gladly post an evaluation both on here and Advrider.com. RR
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    It's pretty easy to replace the shock. Ride over here in the spring and we will get it taken care of if you would like. By then, I will be experienced with changing one out since I plan on doing that this winter. Bike went on the lift yesterday. Haven't started yet though. (or gotten the shock) RR
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    Steve, Congrats. Can't imagine how may miles can be put on the scoot if that irritating work thing didn't get in the way. See ya this summer on the road somewhere. RR
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    If my kids were younger I would be on my way to PA to pick this up. Great deal for someone. They all want cars and motorcycles now (already have the XBox). Wow, with lights even. My Dad got us a go cart when we were about 10 yo or so. Great fun for several years (and a few scrapes but nothing broken). Good times, good times. RR
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    I will buy one if you make a few for sale. If not, I would appreciate being put on the list for February. Don't think I will get to the forks until then. RR
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    1) Don't pass on double yellow. 2) Too close behind 2nd car while riding and when beginning the pass. 3) He was in the car's blind spot. 4) Use more front brake, less rear brake. 5) Ride ATTGAT. No boots, gloves, no armor in pants. Glad he had a helmet. 6) Take a MSF advanced course and learn how emergency stops work. Completely preventable accident. Hope the kid wasn't hurt too badly. RR
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    I find a multitool fits perfectly in the little pocket between the latches in the saddlebags. When I travel, I put one in each side. There is always a cheap knockoff in the right side pocket. When I go on trips, the good branded Leatherman goes in the pocket in the left side saddlebag. The good one is usually in my truck. RR
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    Got the Shadow engine swapped and it started!! Found a coolant leak caused by my reusing a seal (I know better than that) so it won't be off the lift until Tuesday or Wednesday. However, it started and ran. Replacing the seal should take about an hour and another couple of hours to button it up. Should be ready to load onto the trailer for the trip to warmer climes on Thursday. Pictures will be posted then. It will then be time to give some love to the other orphans. RR
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    New shoes (Santa delivered early), a Works shock, Progressive springs,....oh, and a couple of baby brothers (got to get a couple of my project bikes running). RR
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    Was just getting ready to post this when you beat me to it. Of course, I wasn't going to post until I purchased mine. My Dad has one of these and they are great. Fantastic price. RR
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    IMHO - Stock seat without any extra padding - 100 to 200 miles per day - tops Stock seat with ButtButler mod - 200-300 miles per day Stock seat with good extra padding (AirHawk) - 300-400 per day Corbin seat - 300-500 per day if you can get used to the hardness Ultimate seat - no experience Mustang seat - no experience Russel Day Long - 1000+ miles per day, every day, ad infinitum Not surprisingly, the dollars escalate with this list. This list is just my experience and everyone's will vary. This is also the progression I went thru to finally get to the Russel. What is causing you trouble? The butt bones or the tailbone? Different solution for each. RR
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    Owen posted back in June about this, but I wanted to bring it up again. Much discussion in the LD community has been about the Medjet Assist program. It is required for most of the longer rallies (IBR, Buttlite VI, 10n10) and seems to be a good idea all around. Medjet Assist is an insurance/retainer program that will transport you from anywhere in the world to your home hospital (or whatever hospital you want). If you get the correct coverage, they will also transport your motorcycle from anywhere in North America (Cont. US, Alaska, Canada, Mexico - not sure about Hawaii) to your local dealer. Coverage is $250 annually and there is available short term contracts also. I believe some memberships (BMWMOA, IBA) provide some discounts. http://medjetassist.com/membership/motorcycleprotection.aspx I will be getting the annual this year. Mostly for the Alaska trip, but the incremental costs from a 3 week membership to annual makes it a no-brainer. RR
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    Have them apply the $150 for the loan insurance towards the loan. This was obviously money they acquired by taking advantage. RR
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