zagger

https://www.keltecweapons.com/firearms/pistols/p3at/

You guys certainly go for the big guns. I guess I'd prefer a small gun in my pocket instead of a 9mm sitting at home (I have both). Keltec makes some low cost, simple guns which seem to always work. Their P3AT is my CC choice: https://www.keltecweapons.com/firearms/pistols/p3at/ I like their lack of complications - pull the trigger and it fires. Plus it easily fits into a pocket. I have a little plastic holder just to keep it oriented handle up in my pocket for easy retrieval. zag

Leg protection is something many riders kinda ignore. They figure blue jeans are good enough and leathers are often much to hot. Many years ago I came off a bike with jeans on and one knee was very torn up. Pretty painful getting big cuts sewn shut. I came across this stuff quite a few years ago. https://www.dragginjeans.com/categories/underwear.html Kevlar is tough stuff and the cloth weave is open enough so you don't bake. Years ago you could only get blue jeans with this kevlar in the knees and butt. I bought a pair, but after a few years, the jeans part was worn out and the kevlar bits on the inside were completely fine. Now they offer the kevlar liner (and socks) that you put on like long johns and then you wear whatever pants you like. Haven't ever crashed with them so I cannot say for sure - however, they should hold up in a sliding type smackup. I guess this is just preparation for something you hope never happens. I also wear a helmet, gloves, boots, etc. and have never tested anything on the asphalt. zag

My old bike had lots of rust and junk in the tank which I managed to clean out. The next step was to protect the inside surface of the tank. I used some stuff called Red-Kote which puts a protective surface on the inside of the tank. Ebay has a good selection. As I recall, I diluted it with MEK to help it flow onto all of the tank surfaces since it is pretty thick if you try to apply it directly from the can. zag

Just so ya know, I've got two compete front fork assemblies. Completely rebuilt. Extended length, however. 42" from end to end. Of course the axle sits up a bit. These were built for an '83 but might be the same as other years. Just thought you might be interested. zag

Hey, the 1st gen is pretty much the Vmax without the boost valves. I added the boost valves and it has plenty of gittyup. Just so ya know. zag

Maybe you should measure the bolts you just removed. Or am I missing something? zag

OK, so what is WW and WWW? My imagination has run dry. zag

Geesh. You certainly have lots of words type out! zag

Years ago I decided to see which tires lastest the longest on my bike. Shinko's were the cheapest and had the lowest life. Adding in the cost of mounting and balancing, I finally chose to stick with Metzeler. A long life tire. zag

Personally, I'm gonna choose flatblack. zag

Wish zagger would chime in here,, I think his "Frankenstien" chopper has a V-Max top end stuffed into it or,, maybe it was just a V-Boost mod.. Zag? Hey guys. I have an 83 venture where I mounted the Vmax boost valves when I was rebuilding everything. The boost valves double the air and gas to each cylinder. Mine are operated with a bicycle shifter mounted at the end of my left handlebar. Maybe I don't ride hard enough or something - but the boost valves don't add that much unless you are fully on it. However, for just general riding around, the engine definitely benefits from cracking the valves open just a little. Since I use a bicycle shifter to operate the valves, one "click" is enough to make the engine happy. My venture is quite fast - once I came up on a line of Harley's on a back road and was going about 120mph by the time I passed the last one. I originally got a venture due to the under seat gas tank. It is a heavy bike and having the weight sitting low in the bike certainly helps with the overall feeling of weight. zag

Personally, I like the Mossberg 590. https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/shotguns/ Although the magazine tube is quite long, you can even double the capacity by using the new buckshot "mini-shells" made by Aguila. I couldn't find a local store that stocked those shells but I was able to order them online. https://www.aguilaammo.com/ammunition/category/shotshell/minishell/ I store my shotgun in a V-line locking case which is flat enough to fit under a bed. If you have kids living with you, the case can be locked shut - or you can leave it unlocked if you feel safe with that. https://www.vlineind.com/shop/shotgun-case-home-defense-shotgun-safe/ Bottom line is that even crazy people don't argue with a shotgun! zag PS I forgot to mention that you need a little adapter if you want to use the Aguila mini-shells. Not a big deal to snap it in place, but the shells won't cycle properly without it. PPS It has been a few years, but as I recall, purchasing a gun online is not a problem but it has to be shipped to a local gun dealer where they can check your ID, etc. As I recall, the dealer charged me $25 to handle the paperwork.

Geesh. Gotta love Canada and the ruling elite. They are just so gosh darn smart. zag

Several years ago I was riding on a small back road in Wisconsin and a deer dashed across the road and jumped over the front wheel on my bike and just missed being hit by the windshield. A VERY close call. I didn't have any time to react in any way since the brush he came from was right beside the road. There was still a tiny amount of air between us and then he was gone. Never even hit the brakes or anything. Ya just never know! zag