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I mounted mine just back of the passenger floorboard. The wires were very close to the exhaust so I bent them slightly .... no problems after 2 years. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=41530&highlight=stebel

I often UPshift without the clutch after I'm into 2nd gear but rarely DOWNshift without the clutch. Upshifting is much easier to sync but not so on the downshift and IMO ... that (no clutch downshift) can cause tranny problems if you don't get it "just right".

When you live in a big city like myself, and ride in the crazy traffic, you're probably honing you braking and slow speed manuvers without realizing it. That being said, it's certainly a good idea to have "proper" technique taught to you by an expert. Many of us have 20-30-40 plus years of riding under our belt but what does that really mean? ... One year of learning bad habits and 30+ years of applying them.... I am on of those who has been riding for over 40 years. Never took a lesson in my life. Next year I am going to, even though I feel I have "learned" some good riding skills over those years. I have seen the Ride Like a Pro DVD... in fact, I had one .... but made the mistake of lending it to someone (my son) who then lent it to his buddy and from there it has never been seen again LOL

One would think so .... except we probably have 10,000 sign shops around here.... and how many calls will I have to make before I will find one that will, and moreover can do that kind of work and for a reasonable price. IMO, $99 for a complete set of pinstripes is, to me, a reasonable price, considering the quality of the product. Oh, and one does not have to take their "kit" ... you can custom order what you want and leave the rest out and it will be priced accordingly. Sure, a guy could get a "hand job" done but, what if you decide you want to change it after the fact.... decals come off relatively easy .... hand painted..not so. In any event, I just made the suggestion ... to each their own.

... for great pinstriping. However, if you want to do the "decal" method, here's a great place to get real quality and selection. http://www.winnerscyclegraphics.com/ I ordered their sampler kit and their product is very good. I am going to be getting more but I think I will be going with a 2-color of burgundy and gold. Here's what the sampler looks like... [ATTACH]61735[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]61736[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]61737[/ATTACH]

heh ... it's nice to have something other than Hardlys to poke fun at .... As for me this weekend ..... I'll be backing out of my garage (using REVERSE) and going for a ride....

Vancouver, BC, Canada (just across the water from Kevin and on the mainland) where we get a lot more rain than Victoria so we don't get to ride as much but at least we have a good mix of roadways.... straight, flat, hilly, freeway, back country, mountain twisties,...you name it, we got it.

heh .... my suggestion "was" going to be .... get a Wing ...

Around here the cops don't even want to hear from you for such a minor incident. If damage is minimal (say, under $2,000) and/or there's no one injured, forget calling the LEO .... call the insurance co.

:sign20: I am for sure sending this one to Nina LOL!

I tried the RG Limited this past summer at Harley's Demo Days ... It was pretty nice alright but the 2 things I didn't like about it were the fairing (too far forward) and I found that it had more vibration than the ElectraGlide .... I really like the EG Ultra Limited. Now, not saying the RSV isn't a good scoot... coz it is a really good one but, I am finding so many things about the Wing that I like a lot more than my RSMV. Power - the Wing has it when you need it and a lot less changing gears to get into that "power range". One of the things about the RSV is that you need to run it at higher rpms to be in that power range. Due to the design of the engine, this means a noisier ride. The Wing can poke along in 5th gear @ 30mph (50 km/h) , you can crack the throttle and away it goes. Handling - because the Wing's centre of gravity is lower and better balanced, the bike feels like it is much lighter than the RSV. Even just lifting it off the sidestand and rolling it around by hand is easier. Stopping and going is almost effortless whereas on the RSMV I always had to be conscious of balancing it. Parking lot turns are much easier on the Wing, even 2-up. High-speed slabbing takes no effort whatsoever.... the bike tracks very straight and true even on grooved or patched pavement. In the twisties .... well, except for the fact that it's lower to the ground than the RSV and you regularly drag the pegs, I can blast thru those corners much easier with less effort that I could on the RSMV and because of that, can take them faster, not to mention that once thru the corner I can accelerate a whole lot faster. Comfort - Well, even though the Wing has pegs instead of forward floorboards, the feeling is similar to my 2 - 1st gen's ... which I was quite comfortable on. Additionally, I find I sit straighter and therefore am more comfortable and less sore after several hours riding than I was on the RSMV. The seat on the Wing is better for me and my skinny arse than the seat on the RSMV. Wind - I dunno, I've read others comments that the Wing is crappy but yanno, I just don't see it that way. To me it's better than the RSMV was and neither Nina or I feel any "head buffeting" at all. I haven't felt that cross winds are any worse than any of my last 3 bikes and wind blasts from semis don't seem to be an issue either. Other - The bags and trunk seem to hold more and are much easier to operate. I really like the display when it shows that one of them is not fully closed. The stereo system is better but that being said, I do have all four Polk speakers. The controller is simpler to use. I like the gauges ... easy to read and everything is there ... tach, clock, speedo, fuel, etc ... all easy to see. And then there's the mirrors ... MUCH better and since they are fairing mounted, and that the bike overall is smoother, there's absolutely zero distortion. The brakes on the Wing are far superior to those on the RSV (IMHO); however, they are also much "touchier". Thankfully this bike has ABS and linked brakes. Appearance - Well, just like any other make of bike, color is a personal preference and I absolutely love the color of this Wing and the PO has added just the right amound of safety chrome in the right places. About all I will add to it is the bag and trunk chrome light strips. I didn't think I would but I am really liking the looks of MY Wing. Two things I don't like - Fuel economy is not as good as the RSMV was but, I didn't buy any bike ever based on fuel economy so that is really not a big issue for me. Alternator and/or gear whine ... yes, some of these bikes have a real annoying whine but it's most noticeable at idle or when in 1st gear ... once beyond that, you really don't hear it. I'm going to change out the alternator over the winter to see if that helps any. So, in summary, and to the OP's question .... I did and I'm happy I did. I didn't trade the RSMV but I did sell it for the same price I paid for this Wing so the only extra money I am out is the taxes I had to pay.

Now, that is one SAWEEET lookin Valk!!

Well, here I am... less than a year later ... and what am I riding now??? GUESS !! LOL And for those interested individuals, this Wing runs circles around my RSMV in every way, I don't care what anyone says to the contrary. Well, not in "every way" exactly ... fuel economy isn't quite as good. But I don't buy a bike based on that .... if I did, I'd be riding an electric scooter LOL

My son's '03 Anniversary Sporty screamin eagle is registered in my name (coz he can't afford the insurance in his name LOL) .... does that mean I "own" it?

heck... I bought a Wing and went to a FREE site and I've already spent more than you.... ... count your blessings!

Many of us have done it, including myself. Makes all the difference and lasts a whole lot longer. For those that haven't, DO IT! If you're feeling any slippage whatsoever (and it usually shows up in 4th or 5th initially) ... DON'T wait.... git 'r dun!

Four owners in 11,000 miles ??? Did ya look at the driver's seat?? ... geeesh, I'd think it's a typo and it's 111 thousand miles...

This must has slid past you Jack.... http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=64163 LOL

DITTO !!! When I sold my 2 first gen's, they were both around 100k miles (not kilometers) and they both ran like a top. Bike I just bought has close to a 100k miles and it is in great condition because it's been properly maintained. Having said that tho, a Wing is good for twice the mileage of an RSV ..... :witch_brew:

Do you want some? ... I got extra ....

Well, I ain't goin nowhere ... have made too many good friends here ... oh, and hopefully I'll be able to get Kruis'n the Kootenays going for 2012. Gonna start workin on that pretty soon.

THANK YOU! ... for all your efforts to keep the peace on this site ... you're doing a GREAT job! I say this as, since getting my Wing, I have been spending a fair amount of time on a "wing forum" (not mentioning which one) ... and I just can't believe all the flaming and bikkering going on there ... it's crazy ... there's at least 3 guys who are constantly at each other's throats ... kinda hilarious to read their posts as they "battle it out" LOL but it sure is nice to not see that here!

Ever wonder what Mt Rushmore looks like to us Canucks? (the Canadian side of Mt Rushmore) [ATTACH]61145[/ATTACH]

His lift adapter with the legs is the best thing since sliced bread!!! Unfortunately, I can't use it on my Wing so it went to the new owner of my RSMV.