JohnT

OK, so maybe stunning is an exaggeration, but it did my heart good to see the old girl (the bike!) at the Geneva Thunder On The Strip.

Three is no way for it to sound bad. Kicker speakers cost like hell, but they are worth the price. I have 2 4" Kickers in Kicker pods on my bars and I am about to install 2 more in the Saddle bag storage compartments for the rear.

Took the words straight out of my head my friend.

I knew that I liked this group and the people from it that I have met. Crime must be met with punishment that fits the crime. Bring back capital punishment. I'm for beheading. Make it pay per view. Proceeds to go to charity. Tell me that it wouldn't be a big ratings event. Flyin', I hope it stays 10 miles away

It can be best to not take any advice from me. Every now and then my stupid people filter gets clogged and I get honest with them. I have had to pay the price. Usually a day or 3 off without pay. To me, when it happens it is worth it. It does not happen often, not in a long long while now. But if I had to bet, it will happen again.

It sounded incredible for a bike stereo. Still does actually. The Infinitys provided much needed bottom end.

Hey everybody. Well I needed to update the stereo on my Voyager. Just like another fine bike we know of the cassette type stereo is long in the tooth. I'm calling this Voyager Tunes Stage1.0. The pre amp and amp are in the lid of the tour pack. I haven't taken pictures of that part because I am less than proud of how it looks at this stage. I may post them later anyway. The stereo itself is a Clarion CMS 2 http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020CMS2/Clarion-CMS2.html?tp=61742 With a Clarion XC 2410 amphttp://www.crutchfield.com/p_020XC2410/Clarion-XC2410.html?tp=61752 . I ran heavy gauge wiring from the battery to a relay in the tour pack and this powers the stereo. The speakers are 4" Kicker 2 ways mounted in Kicker pods. I did have these on the back and function was incredible but I couldn't take how it looked. Kind of big. Infinity Marine 6912Mhttp://www.crutchfield.com/p_1086912M/Infinity-6912M.html?tp=61755 They are amazingly clear, accurate, and loud. I will find a way to have them on my ride. The stock radio stays until winter. It will come out then and the space will be "otherwise utilized". This is what the heart of the tunes looks like. I cut a piece of luan and painted it then used the rack itself to pattern the holes in the plywood. The allen bolts thread right into the rack mounts. It's 8 or 10 gauge wire to power the relay. The little blue pieces are the high pass filters that keep the tiny 4" speakers from self destructing at higher volume levels.

Or just open a thread and have it disappear. See it one moment, gone the next Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

With me it is just the work schedule. I am over the road Thursday till Sunday and have Monday - Wednesday off.

Freebird. At least here in Northern NY we have ethanol free premium at a large number of stations. Even in a small town like the one I live near. Posibly due to the large number of vehicles and power tools that don't do well with leaving ethanol blends in them for prolonged periods of time. My VR did not do well on ethanol blends. It would develop a small misfire at times. I learned this on a trip to DC to visit my daughter. Once I got to Maryland ethanol free was not available. Once I got north and could get ethanol free, it ran fine. And in a small town near Central NY I found ethanol free 87 octane. Bike ran fine on it. My Voyager XII runs fine on ethanol blended fuel so I use it a lot. Now and again I run ethanol free premium just for my own mental benefit. And I will never use ethanol blends over the winter or in small engines that do not get used often.

And I am fretting over whether I should add a second light bar to the tour pack? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

Sure enough I screwed up. (no surprise to those who know me and like me anyway) 2nd Gen didn't register. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

You can use any of the stock "Big Twin" pipes on your RSV. I put a set on my 1st Gen just before selling it to my friend. I actually have multiple sets of low mileage (some just test ride mileage) for sale for $50 plus shipping. You will have to make an adapter pipe with about a 16 degree bend that goes from the stock pipe diameter to 1 3/4" to fit the mufflers. The sound is great and the take off pipes are high quality.

One of the many reasons I like to pop in here, and occasionally even hang out with this crew. They can be so friendly and helpful. Mind you, not a single one that I have met is "right in the head". But they are a friendly bunch.

This guy just isn't "right" in the head. I like him.

I'm glad someone else said it. That way I can pretend I might not have. Left an after party from the Harley shop last summer and my VR was referred to as a spaceship/UFO due to the lighting. The Voyager is headed that way now.

Lets see how much of this I can remember without reading back. Bbob, I was talking to my old friend Stan an hour ago. Told him he had to come to WNY rally with me this summer. He just happens to be the very happy owner of my old VR. At this point I am off the road for the most part and will have weekends free. Puc, good to hear from you old son. And as always, with good thoughts and pearls of wisdom. There is a shortage of clearance on this ride. But you are right. It is smooth as butter, runs like a sewing machine. Corners pretty well, but lacks VR ground clearance. My buddy and I did a 40 MPH git and skit and the VR SPANKED the Voyager. However, 50 MPG is nice. I do miss the roomy feeling of the very large VR. cec, all she does is laugh (OK, most of the time) and such a character! And yeah, I do kind of like her. Sometimes she looks at me and cries. Already a good judge of character. I suppose that I should wait till her 3rd or 4th birthday to get her something with internal combustion,,,,,

Now that was a great read. Thanks man. "Would you naval aviators care for coffee with you Humble Pie?"

I put more miles on my VR than any other bike I have owned. But last year I found a deal I could not turn down. My new ride And my new riding instructor. The Voyager is a 2003 and I bought it with just a little over 8,000 miles on it. Not as fast, or as comfortable as the VR. Nor does it corner as well. But all in all a fine bike with few miles. The riding instructor is Katy, my first and only grand baby. (so far)

We have installed 2 of the Rekluse auto clutches at the power sports dealership where work. Very straightforward installation and the adjustment of the clutch is also very simple. Just follow the directions. If you feel capable of installing a new stock clutch you will be fine. Both customers (Tri Glide riders) are very happy with the operation and they are just under a grand to purchase.

Oddly enough, similar story, same new helmet. In black cuz that's what fit the day I needed one. My release mechanism in my way to old BP full face just fell apart and would not latch. So when I got to work I went shopping and got the HJC helmet. Love it.

I can't remember the name of the motel in Dover DE, but it is on RT 13 a mile south of the racetrack. It's across from a small plaza with an AC Moore store and it has a semi circular driveway. I was driving TR and it was across from my last stop of the day. At the check in desk I noticed a small sign. (after I had paid) The sign gave a 20 minute time limit for asking for a refund. It didn't take that long. I opened the door and didn't even step all the way into the room. Didn't have to. My eyes aren't perfect and my nose I thought was pretty tough. I wasn't that tough or that tired. The room looked bad and smelled worse. I got my refund slip and went up the street and got a decent room.

Did the Canadian Custom Afterburner draw enough current on low beam to not activate the "headlamp out" function? I have been considering that head lamp but do not have my circuit board soldered to defeat the auto switching feature. (1st Gen) I have ben considering that head lamp but it oly draws like 28 watts o low beam if I remember right. I would also like to put that lamp in my new to me Kawi Voyager.

That's just about par for the course at my shop. I "ball park" the cost at $75 (plus the cost of the tire) if asked for an estimate. For the customer that hands me a wheel off the bike, they save $$ accordingly.

Not only does a trailer hitch negate your service contract but it also voids your manufacturers warranty. At this time I can only vouch for HD, have yet to check into Honda. (we sell and service both) but warranty is void, period if you install a hitch on a Harley.