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... than they are in the US and especially in the southern US... becoz .... We don't get to ride as long as y'all do .... (as I sit here looking out the window at a torrential downpour... )

I'm astonished that Miles would suggest cheaping out on such an important farkle

Coz they'll get ya from behind too ... http://hqcowichanvalley.com/home/news/v/Local/195894/Witnesses-lead-RCMP-to-alleged-drunk-driver-after-motorcycle-hit

Having the cats is only to keep it legal and meet EPA regs. Sure, the mfg tunes them appropriately but I figure it's a compromise and without the cats, one can get better tuning, better performance, cooler engine, and smoother overall. (IMHO based on what others are saying). Once I get past end of warranty I plan to do some "performance" mods which will include removing the cats. Now, not that I really NEED more power but hey, I gotta experiment with chit during winter downtime yanno ..

ya, I've noticed a lot of blueing on my pipes too, especially where the crossover is and that's right where the cats are. I can feel the heat on my right leg when we're stopped at a light but it's not so hot that it bothers me. Good thing there is chrome shields that help keep it looking nice LOL

Guys on the Victory forums are simply gutting or removing the cats ... and apparently it reduces the heat quite a bit.

As soon as I saw the Windows 8 interface, which resembles the Windows phone I knew I would not like it and for that reason, I haven't even attempted to check it out. I totally dislike the direction Microsoft is going with their operating system. Unfortunately I am going to have to deal with it within a year (by June 2014) as we will be upgrading all our desktops and servers around then.... which is my job ... AARRRGGGGHHHHHHHHHH :bang head: :bang head:

I always look forward to your responses Miles ... btw, hope your new "baby" is ok after the tip over. I know I'd be some PO'd if it happened to me.

He's been doing this for years ... how do ya think he was able to buy that Ural ?

WOW !!! you sure that's not 108100??? (the first 1 wouldn't show)

So you were riding at 99 mph with one hand while taking a picture of your GPS with the other ???? :no-no-no::no-no-no:

Helluva way to skirt a poaching conviction...

This guy obviously does not know what he's doing. Hope ya didn't pay him. If not, I'd be taking it elsewhere.

one should not apply a wax to fresh paint ... it should cure for a while first.

Bob... you're talking about fish eye ... orange peel is caused commonly by the paint drying out before it hits the surface (plus several other possibilities). See this ... http://pc.dupont.com/dpc/en/US/html/visitor/s/trouble/PDSG_OrangePeel.html

You can't buff out orange peel ... it has to be repainted, period (unless it's a very mild case and doesn't cover a large area). Get him to fix his screw-up properly and if then not satisfied ...

ya, I haven't seen anything recently either ... maybe they dropped installing Linux ... but I do recall that being an option at some point.

Why Not? Wouldn't it be better to know the answer than making a decision based on the unknown? If that was all that is holding you back from staying with the C/T ... I don't get it. What are those "matters of the mind" and "what ifs" other than the insurance issue ... c'mon ... spill it ... don't leave us wondering...

I concur ... heck, even Wingers and Victory owners hang out here ... and since we never have any technical issues it must be something to do with the members ... we actually like each other (well, most of us do...)

I believe Dell has been doing that for a few years now. Not sure if it was only on the PCs or both.

One needs to do smoother shifts to prevent that...

Unfortunately, Microsoft has me by the ***** so I'm stuck with Windows; however, I do "play" with Linux.

I believe Windbender http://www.firecreekacc.com/ did extensive wind tunnel testing. The problem that causes the buffeting on the driver and passenger is a result of the low pressure zone caused by the air flow over the body and windshield. The low pressure zone then sucks the air back into the rider and passenger area ... causing the buffeting. If you don't have a Windbender but do have a shield with a vent, I think the vent does not let enough air in at the first or second notch to fully neutralize that low pressure zone. Flip it another notch or two and then you get too much air directly at you. On the Victory CCT, the opening at the bottom of the shield is of good size and then there is a lip that directs the air upwards. The effect is neutralizing the low pressure zone therefore no air passing over and around the shield and fairing gets sucked back into the rider and passenger area. Now, cutting the shield down means a change in the low pressure zone area which could result in less buffeting for the driver but not the passenger. (that's IMHO based on what I've read about this)