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  1. Long Tall
    Check out the pixs I included on the below post of my pads....Inside pad all but GONE..Got to them before damage to rotor........I also would be adding a new rotor had I not checked these MYSELF....Added the EBC Sintered HH's and road 250 miles on them this Saturday...Twistie Blue Ridge Pkwy roads...NO PROBLEM....Going to go ahead and add same to front in a couple of weeks.... Go to this Thread.. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33832 George In Virginia
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    Nice...but when I did a search for Triumph Motorcycle Timeline I get this... http://www.ianchadwick.com/motorcycles/triumph/ and this... http://www.sorenwinslow.com/Triumph.asp Same search for Harley Motocycle Timeline gets me this... http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/H-D_History/history_1900s.jsp?locale=en_US and this was on Widipedia...... In 1894, the Hildebrand & Wolfmüller became the first motorcycle available to the public for purchase.[3] However, only a few hundred examples of this motorcycle were ever built. Soon, as the engines became more powerful and designs outgrew the bicycle origins, the number of motorcycle-oriented producers increased. The first known motorcycle in the United States was said to be brought to New York by a French circus performer, in 1895. It weighed about 200 lb (91 kg) and was capable of 40 mph (64 km/h) on a level surface.[4] However, that same year, an inventor from the United States E.J. Pennington demonstrated a motorcycle of his own design in Milwaukee. Pennington claimed his machine was capable of a speed of 58 mph (93 km/h), and is credited with inventing the term "motor cycle" to describe his machine. In 1898, English bicycle maker Triumph decided to extend its focus to include motorcycles, and by 1902, the company had produced its first motorcycle—a bicycle fitted with a Belgian-built engine. In 1903, as Triumph's motorcycle sales topped 500, the American company Harley-Davidson started producing motorcycles. In 1904, the Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company, which had been founded by two former bicycle racers, designed the so-called "diamond framed" Indian Single, whose engine was built by the Aurora Firm in Illinois. The Single was made available in the deep red color that would become Indian's trademark. By then, Indian's production was up to over 500 bikes annually and would rise to 32,000, its best ever, in 1913. Just enjoy doing the research....Not being a PIA ....Just like reading all the history again... BOTTOM LINE.....WE RIDE BIKES WITH MOTORS IN THE MIDDLE OF THEM...I'm OUT OF HERE>>77 degrees here and going riding George In Virginia
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    My best Bud from college rides a Road King...and we put a lot of miles on the bikes when we can meet up.....But the local HOG Chapter is REAL picky about anyone owning anything other than a HD.. SO....before I got the RSV...I was riding a 2002 Triumph Bonneville America....Would go the Poker Runs and rides and it got the most attention....You see...I started on a 1965 Bonny..... Anyway....I'll wave/stop for anyone but I also like to have fun...So....in 2003 I made a point to let all of the HD riders I met KNOW that I was "OLD SCHOOL" with riding....They looked "Puzzled"..... Then I let them know that Triumph had their 100th Anniversiary in 2002....I then pointed to the 100th Anniversiary Badge on the America.....It was REAL COOL....A lot of that "MYSTIQUE" just melted away.....I would say 80% of the folks I said this to could not believe it even when that saw the Badge. I really BURST a lot of bubbles in 2003 and 2004 and 2005 and 2006... My IRON HORSES.. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/u-7kF8gYk7oqdMHXjckmgw?authkey=Gv1sRgCKXDsPfXrdfF8QE&feat=directlink George In Virginia
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    I do not know if anyone else ordered the Lower Deflectors from here, but just got off the phone witht the follks (Nice by the way)...I ordered on 3-27-09....they emailed about a week later letting me know that they were on back order and due to be "released" to them on 4-16-09....Got email last week saying that if I wished to cancel, I could with NO Fees....They just told me on the phone that Yamaha is now say they will be released to them on or around May 22nd....I called my local Stealer and they show NO AVAIABILITY for these in any Yamaha Warehouse....JUST AN FYI....I canceled order....I guess I'll get this piece of "Safety Chrome" later..... George In Virginia
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    Lynn: I'll have the pix's link up to you in the next couple of days...Tax season for me and busy....I'll PM you when I post.... George In Virginia
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    I put the J&M Bag on a couple of weeks ago...Easy On...Works Great... The above is my original post....If you would like, I'll post a pix.... George in Virginia
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    Congrats on the Ride Bro: I can tell the Betterhalf has already been on the Queen seating platform....BIG SMILE on her face....Same with my wife once she sat down on it and also during and after our first LONG weekend trip.... Enjoy... George in Virginia
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    Bowing Out of this one: :sign **** happens: Looks like the NC trip is back on for a real possibility on the 18th and our STAR Chapter is going to Winston-Salem on Saturday the 2nd....So...Just can't make things come together to get this one done....:sign **** happens:...Maybe another one somewhere...Everyone have fun...Really wanted to be part of the Southern invasion.... Ride Safe Everyone... George In Virginia..
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    Harry: Very well said...Thanks you for your input...VERY HELPFUL:clap2: I did not know the EBAY one was Stainless....I Know he has been selling for a long time....BUT....I considered the price of the Chrome Product and thought "maybe one layer"....Thanks a Bunch...And thanks for all of the other replies....Now if it would just get above 45 here I'd go riding... George in Virginia...
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    Yes I looked at SteveW's grill also...not the look I'm after..But thanks for the reminder...I have a couple of Buds in the NC area and one here in Lynchburg that ride Ventures RSTD's and they have the chomed ones...I really like that look...Just not sure about Polished Aluminum or the Chromed Steel....Thanks for the input about Steve's product though.... George In Virginia...
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    Trying to decide which of these "Safety Chrome" items to get....been looking for a while... Ebay product is Polished Aluminum..... about $155.00 to Virginia... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-YAMAHA-XVZ13-ROYAL-STAR-VENTURE-RADIATOR-GRILLE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1494Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem270370394405QQitemZ270370394405QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories The other is by "Custom World International"...Cruiser Customizing has it for $120.00 to Virginia...Chromed Steel....Phat Performance has them for about $145.00 plus delivery.... http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?model_ID=42&Category_ID=7&manufacturer_ID=6&product_ID=22764 Anyone here have either of these and could you comment about Polished Aluminum versus..Chromed Steel.....No Rust on Aluminum....Right>>>>> Thanks in advance George In Virginia
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    What Eck said...I did this with mine...took the original tape off...cleaned put new double sided tape down...been on since I got the 2006.....Very nice quality.... George In Virginia
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    There web site was previously posted in the thread...Howver...I have had mine on for 2 1/2 years and works great....Easy on for wife...(folds forward)..Adjustable....I'm 6'5"...No problem... I have a pic of my 2006 with it on there if you go to my VR Picture Gallery... Go to this link and I also have good pic of it there... http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bJIUpeeZ7Vk2zvpORR9S-A?authkey=Gv1sRgCKXDsPfXrdfF8QE&feat=directlink Click on the little magnifying glass in the upper right of the frame and you can zoom in on the pix and use your mouse on the pic to move it around....Thats why I use Picasa for my web pic posts George In Virginia
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    Mark: I guess you right basically...It was just that I was a little pis$%)ed about the inspection... but I know one thing for sure...I have read multiple times on the forum about flipping the pads...Actually, that was my main reason for checking them...I bet going forward I'll be doing the "flip" thing more often.......Just glad that I decided to check them....Thanks for your input.. George In Virginia
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    Hey All: I went to have my annual inspection weekend before last and unlike last year I hung around till it was done. When they said its ready...I asked...Did you check everything...YES...They said...Everything good until next year?..YES...They said...Did you take the rear saddlebag off to check the rear pads...NO..They said....Why:confused24:..not....I said...WE use a mirror...OK...I said.... NOTE: Last year I left it to have the new WWW's put on along with the inspection.....and came back later in the week.... I came home last weekend...Pulled the Saddlebag....Pulled the Rear Pads....See what I found below with my pixs...Just finished put on EBC FA123HH sintered pads....I posted the pixs for two reasons; 1. to show how the pads can wear unevenly.....Really a design flaw I think...and 2. To show why it is important to just know HOW for the Safety Thing George In Virginia
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    Hey All: I just spend the day checking Yamaha Sports Plaza-Seattle & Motorsports Super Center...Both have offered these for about $147.00. Something I have been wanting...ANYWAY...they are no longer being offered on their "DISCOUNT" sites...They have been moved over to their "RETAIL" sites and priced about $160-$166....ANYWAY...I ordered from these folks today...Part + Shipping came to $151.14 TOTAL delivered to Lynchburg...Just and FYI.....There on there way....If anyone was wanting to get these to help blow the engine heat off during the summer...you might want to get them from here...I have not and can not find any cheaper.....Note: The guys are out of North Carolina...I called before I ordered off the Internet...Same price calling or internet...No difference... George In Virginia...
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    Duke: Are you still going to try and get the VA riders going up to meet together somewhere and ride up together? Just an FYI....coming from Lynchburg it takes me two hours and 15 min's to get to Opal for example (Sheetz where 17 from Fredricksburg meets up with 29 North of Culpepper)....maybe another 10-15 min's to Warrenton?...Plan what best for the most participating and Donna & I will accomadate...PRAYING FOR GOOD WEATHER...Looking forward to see everyone we met in Williamsburg last year and others for the first time.. :fingers-crossed-emoGeorge In Virginia
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    I also WAS with Progressive....Premium kept changing from year to year...Up...Down..Up..Up I have been here now for three years... Sentry/Dairyland Insurance... I have two bikes..2002 Bonneville America and the 2006 RSV..I carry 100,000/300,000/50,000 Liability...$100 Ded. Comp & Collision. I get the two bike discount...They discount for the area you live in for non-riding weather....I have both bikes insured for the Kelly Blue Book "RETAIL" value Plus...$3,000 on both the Triumph and $3,500 on the RSV..Normal towing coverage....I also get 10% discount for being a STAR Touring Member...Savings covers my membership with them.... Just got the premium bill for both bikes for an entire year...Wife pays the bills...She told me she sent.....$415.00.....On Monday... George In Virginia...
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    Congrats: I quit on October 3, 2007.....Never looked back....Took and $$$$ and have put about $1,500 of Chrome on the Ride.... This is wild...stopped at the store yesterday evening and while checking out I happened to look and the cig's for sale...I fogot they have added a lot of tax both here in VA and by the Feds...Dang near $50.00 per carton...Man I'm glad I'm off of them Hang in there...Everyday is a better day... George In Virginia :thumbsup2::happy65:
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    Thanks Steve....Just what I needed to hear.....Have a nice week George In Virginia
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    My new J&M Bag Came today...I have things delivered to my office....I have read that it just slips down between the dash and windshield, but want to make sure I do not have to punch holes for the windshild bolts, or modify in any way....Thanks in advance for any input.... George In Virginia
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    Name of Restaurant Perky's Street Address 802 Wards Road City Lynchburg State or Province VA Website (Optional) www.perkysrestaurant.com Quality of Food Fantastic Quality of Service Fantastic Biker Friendly? (Parking, Trusted Location, Etc.) Yes Kind of Food? (Mexican, Chinese, etc.) To Die For Seasoned Steaks, Seafood, Alcohol Served? Yes Additional Comments Off the beaten path. Their own seasoned/marinated steaks are to die for. They make their own seasoning for their seafood. They have the BEST Cajun seasoned crawfish tails outside of New Orleans period. The steaks will melt in your mouth. Pork Bar-B-Q is “melt in your mouth”. Location is on Rt. 29 south of Lynchburg, VA about 35 miles….You’ll miss it if you are not looking for it. It is one of those places that should be on “Diners, Drive-Inn’s and Dives”
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    I have ordered from both yamahasportsplaza and these folks.. Go here: http://www.motorsportssupercenter.com/pages/catalogs/detail/26/198/398/20148/all/0/0/1/4/90/69/57995/saddlebag-trim-rails.aspx $159.00 plus $16.50 shipping to Lynchburg, VA... George In Virginia
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    Go Here for the Metal ones: http://www.motorsportssupercenter.com/pages/catalogs/detail/26/198/398/20259/all/0/0/1/4/90/69/332/chrome-metal-fender-tips.aspx Go Here for the Triple Plated Metal ones: http://www.motorsportssupercenter.com/pages/catalogs/detail/26/198/398/20156/all/0/0/1/4/90/69/332/chrome-fender-tips-metal.aspx Big Price Difference... I order from these folks and best price with reasonable shipping.... George In Virginia
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    Harry: I have the Dunlop 404's on my 2006.....Put them on early spring last year...I asked around and decided to go with them for not only the price...BUT...because I have a Bud that is a Motorcycle Cop and he rides a RSV when he's not on the City issued BMW....Below is what he reply when I asked him about tires he used... Hope this helps... George In Virginia... George: Many people use the Avons because of the grip. They are great in PERFECT weather! Mine came with the Dunlop 404, I have won rodeo's and obstacle courses with them and I got 15,000 excellent miles out of them. I put the same thing back on it (only the WWW version) and have 9000 on them and they still look great. I am sure that size and how you ride will have something to do with it, but for all around performance, I will stay with the Dunlop 404's until further notice ! Oh, and the Dunlops are excellent in the rain and not bad priced either. Good Luck
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