Richard Z

I got all my bags for the Sport. I had bought bags for my Triumph and sold them with it. So I had to buy new bags... These are Nelson Rigg Mini's. Available from just about everywhere...... Just thought I'd share.... Richard Z. aka VESPArider

Hey, can I get that same explanation in Laymen's term.. Us kansas Folk are a simple people... Just kidding. It took me a couple of reads to get it all taken in.... However, my answer to the original question would have been YES! Richard Z.

It was the cable. The insert is broken 3 inches above the transmission. Its rusted. At 1400 miles and just having the bike completely serviced at 1200 you'd think it would have some sort of lubricant. back to the dealer.... Thanks, Richard Z.

You guys rock!!! Thanks for the info. I'll go check now. BTW.is it lubricated by the trans oil or do I need to lube occasionally? Richard Z.

2004 Sport.... The speedometer/odometer gave up today coming home from a funeral.. (that is a bad sign) Now the Speedometer and the low fuel light don't work. The bike still has a year and a half of warranty left. I've been waiting a month for the fuel sending unit and now I have the speedo issue. I take it, the speedo is electronic? So a sending unit would probably be the culprit? Where is the sensor located? or Could the ITI gauge be the problem?? Any thoughts? Maybe I'll leave the odometer broken so not to put miles on it... Richard Z.

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God showed up on the day Adam and Eve had sex for the first time. God found Adam laying down relaxing, but could not see Eve. God asked Adam, "How did you like sex?" Adam replied, "It was fantastic and I want to do it again." God inquired, "I'm glad, but where is Eve so I can ask her what she thought about sex?" Adam told him she was down at the creek getting cleaned up. God replied, "Great!!!! Now I will never get the smell out of those fish!" Richard Z.

Everyone is in a hurry to scream "racism" these days! "In what aisle could I find the Polish sausage?" The clerk looks at him and says, "Are you Polish?" The guy (clearly offended) says, "Well, yes I am. But let me ask you something." If I had asked for Italian sausage, would you ask me if I was Italian? Or if I had asked for German bratwurst, would you ask me if I was German? Or if I asked for a kosher hot dog, would you ask me if I was Jewish? Or if I had asked for a Taco, would you ask if I was Mexican? Would you?" The clerk says, "Well, no!" "If I asked for some Irish whiskey, would you ask if I was Irish?" "Well, I probably wouldn't!" With deep self-righteous indignation, the guy says, "Well then, why did you ask me if I'm Polish because I asked for Polish sausage?" The clerk replies, "Because you're at Home Depot. Richard Z.

I rear ended a car today....... It was a REALLY bad day! The driver got out of the other car, and he was a friggin DWARF!! He looked up at me and said "I am NOT Happy!" So I said, "well, Which one are you then?" Gonna pay for this one, Aren't I... ????? Richard Z.

I knew that would get your attention.... You don't like... Oh well... I'd sport it with a few modifications... Richard Z.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Custom-Buil...141916748QQrdZ1 I'd ride it with a few modifications. Richard Z.

DR PHIL: The problem we have here is that this chicken won't realize that he must first deal with the problem on THIS side of the road before it goes after the problem on the OTHER SIDE of the road. What we need to do is help him realize how stupid he's acting by not taking on his CURRENT problems before adding NEW problems. OPRAH: Well, I understand that the chicken is having problems, which is why he wants to cross this road so bad. So instead of having the chicken learn from his mistakes and take falls, which is a part of life, I'm going to give this chicken a car so that he can just drive across the road and not live his life like the rest of the chickens. GEORGE W. BUSH: We don't really care why the chicken crossed the road. We just want to know if the chicken is on our side of the road, or not. The chicken is either against us, or for us. There is no middle ground here. COLIN POWELL: Now to the left of the screen, you can clearly see the satellite image of the chicken crossing the road. ANDERSON COOPER - CNN: We have reason to believe there is a chicken, but we have not yet been allowed to have access to the other side of the road. JOHN KERRY: Although I voted to let the chicken cross the road, I am now against it! It was the wrong road to cross, and I was misled about the chicken's intentions. I am not for it now, and will remain against it. NANCY GRACE: That chicken crossed the road because he's GUILTY! You can see it in his eyes and the way he walks. PAT BUCHANAN: To steal the job of a decent, hardworking American. MARTHA STEWART: No one called me to warn me which way that chicken was going. I had a standing order at the Farmer's Market to sell my eggs when the price dropped to a certain level. No little bird gave me any insider information. DR SEUSS: Did the chicken cross the road? Did he cross it with a toad? Yes, the chicken crossed the road, but why it crossed I've not been told. ERNEST HEMINGWAY: To die in the rain. Alone. GRANDPA: In my day we didn't ask why the chicken crossed the road. Somebody told us the chicken crossed the road, and that was good enough. BARBARA WALTERS: Isn't that interesting? In a few moments, we will be listening to the chicken tell, for the first time, the heart warming story of how it experienced a serious case of molting, and went on to accomplish its life long dream of crossing the road. JOHN LENNON: Imagine all the chickens in the world crossing roads together, in peace. ARISTOTLE: It is the nature of chickens to cross the road. BILL GATES: I have just released eChicken2010, which will not only cross roads, but will lay eggs, file your important documents, and balance your checkbook. Internet Explorer is an integral part of eChicken. This new platform is much more stable and will never [reboot] ALBERT EINSTEIN: Did the chicken really cross the road, or did the road move beneath the chicken? BILL CLINTON: I did not cross the road with THAT chicken. What is your definition of "cross the road"? AL GORE: I invented the chicken! COLONEL SANDERS: Did I miss one? @#$$#! CHENEY: Where's my gun? Bring On the Ban Hammer!!! Richard Z.

All I have to say is WOW! Just WOW! (Insert best Arkansas joke here) Fortunately I am blessed with a lift and a padock stand. I have the Lockhart phillips stand. Very nice welded construction. You might look into for future repairs. Richard Z.

I sold my Triumph Sprint ST955i last night. I know how you feel. I'm sad about it, but there are always other bikes. I took my 1982 Kaw. KZ1000R1 Eddie Lawson Replica out for a ride today. I've neglected riding it since I have the Trump and the Sport. But since you traded for an asian bike tdue to reliability, I will add this. In 4 years, will you get the same great trade in offer? I'll bet not. It might seem like a good deal now, but if you decide to trade again you might end up keeping the asian bike alot longer than expected. Asian bikes just don't have the $$ trade in value. I sold the Sprint for $400 over NADA and the buyer didn't even blink or haggle. I actually sold it for $900 over what I had in it. I had it on Ebay and it had 46 watchers and 1500 views in 3 days. You won't see many asian bike get that kind of attention. Enjoy the asian twin. You didn't mention which one it is. However, after a recent track day riding an SV650, I was almost sold on one too. Then I took the Guzzi out on the track and it changed my mind. Good Luck Richard Z. aka vesparider

I've been waiting a month for a fuel sending unit from Italy.. Maybe I should have bought an American V-Twin. That way if I need parts, they would get here from China faster... Richard Z.

After reading your post.... I am giving it a standing ovation..... Bravo!!!!!! Richard Z.

I don't work in the automotive industry so I wouldn't want to talk about something that I don't know about nor try to speak for someone else in that industry... I work Aircraft thats what I know. I also see the minimum wage jobs that American youth should be doing, instead of ILLEGAL immigrants. (Illegal means against the law. Laws that your representatives you vote for make. If you don't like the laws that are made by YOUR representative, then your issue is with them not me.) If some third world country allows people to work for sub standard wages, that is that countries problem. It affects the American Economy. As for blaming the companies for moving jobs, wouldn't you. Maximize profits and minimize costs. Interesting Point. As a small business owner for the three years thats all I thought about. Even though it hurt, I had to let people go for those same reasons. You don't work for free do you? If it wasn't for the largest fuselage manufacturer in the world I wouldn't be riding the motorcycle of my choice. However, when times are tough and from experience you see things more clearly. Richard Zimmerman Its a Dog Eat Dog World. I'm wearing Milk Bone Underwear.

You can tell them by the 24" wheels, Handicap tag and driving while on the cell phone with a cigarette in the other hand.... Or parked in front of a WalMart in the fire zone. On the other hand, they do well at car pools. They usually have 12 -20 in the same panel van going 80 down the interstate. ""Honestly, an illegal war costing 100's of billions of dollars is far worse a problem than some immigrants trying to feed themselves after Nafta has completely destroyed their country's economy. 52 million people in the U.S. without healthcare is more serious a problem. The immigration topic is a mere distraction to more serious problems. "" Thats funny. How far do you live from our southern most border? Your job didn't get moved to Mexico along with many others that depend on the Aircraft industry in my area. I lived without health care for 3 years along with 2 children, while I was laid off due to my job being moved south of the border. This democracy is what the majority voted for. So bitching about it now is redundant. I managed and have prospered through the setback. People have different opinions when it affects them or ends up in their back yard..... Richard Zimmerman Alienated American I have George Carlin on 8 Track. Listen to some of his early rantings and try to make the same assumption.. Richard Zimmerman Alienated American

Truthfully... I copied and pasted it due to content from another site. I couldn't give a rats a$$ who wrote it. It gives a new outlook to the growing problem. Maybe he should have written it. Its satire that really rings TRUE... Richard Z.

George Carlin's Solution to Save Gasoline Bush wants us to cut the amount of gas we use. The best way to stop Using so much gas is to deport 11 million illegal immigrants! That Would be 11 million less people using our gas. The price of gas would Come down. Bring our troops home from Iraq to guard the border. When They catch an illegal immigrant crossing the border, hand him a Canteen, rifle and some ammo and ship him to Iraq . Tell him if he Wants to come to America then he must serve a tour in the military. Give him a soldier's pay while he's there and tax him on it. After His tour, he will be allowed to become a citizen since he defended this Country. He will also be registered to be taxed and be a legal Patriot. This option will probably deter illegal immigration and Provide a solution for the troops in Iraq and the aliens trying to Make a better life for themselves. If they refuse to serve, ship them To Iraq anyway, without the canteen, rifle or ammo. Problem Solved. If you think this is a good solution to both the problems, Forward it to your friends. I just did. George Carlin

Damn, I was hoping you were going to say "Nitrous Oxide". I've been considering this for both of my Fuel Injected bikes. I used to run it many years ago on a carb. bike but always had tuning issues. Unless I decide to add flood light and compete in the Paris Dakar, I can't find use for the extra electrical power. Nitrous on the other Hand.... I can always find use for it. Richard Z.

One day, a guy dies and finds himself in hell. As he is wallowing in despair, he meets a demon. Demon: "Why so sad, my friend?" Guy: "What do you think? I'm in hell!" Demon: "Hell's not so bad. We actually have a lot of fun down here. You a drinkin' man?" Guy: "Sure, I love to drink." Demon:" Well, you're gonna love Mondays then. On Mondays, that's all we do, is drink. Whiskey, tequila, vodka, beer... We drink till we throw up and then drink some more." Guy: "Gee, that sounds great!" Demon: "You a smoker?" Guy: "You better believe it." Demon: "Alright! You're gonna love Tuesdays. We get the finest cigars from around the world and smoke our lungs out. If you get cancer, it's ok, you're already dead!" Guy: "Golly" Demon: "I bet you like to gamble." Guy: "Yes, as a matter of fact, I do." Demon: "Good, because Wednesday is gambling day. Craps, blackjack, horse races, you name it." Guy: "Wow." Demon: "You like to do drugs?" Guy: "Well, I love to do drugs. You don't mean..." Demon: "That's right! Thursday is drug day. Help yourself to a great big bowl of crack. Smoke a doobie the size of a submarine. You can do all the drugs you want, and if you overdose, it's ok... You're already dead!" Guy: "Neat! I never realized hell was such a swingin' place!" Demon: "You gay?" Guy: "Uh, no." Demon: "Ohhh... You're gonna hate Fridays...." Richard Z.

Wow, didn't know I was causing a social debate..... Yes, both of the fore mentioned Reverends have done some good. However, they tend to blow their own horn while doing so for their own agenda. Probably why they get to be the Butt of a lot of jokes. I didn't post the joke for personnal or political reasons.. I just love little Johnny Jokes. It just happened to be one of the funniest I have heard in a while. There was no racial intent in the joke. I could put Jim Baker and Jerry Falwell in the same joke and it still be as funny....... Not to Push Buttons.... I just thought it was a funny joke considering the content. Richard Z.

Al Sharpton is an African American Civil Rights activist, Reverend, All around pain in the butt of the American Society. Anytime he can get a sound bite in on how his people are repressed he gets his 15 minutes of fame. He always tries to stick his nose into politics and shows up on the news for no reason what so ever. Does that help? You can use the same joke with any politicians or activists that you want. Richard Z.

>>The Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, while visiting a primary >>school >>class, found themselves in the middle of a discussion related to words and >>their meanings. >> >> >>The teacher asked both men if they would like to lead the discussion of >>the >>word "tragedy". So the illustrious Rev Jackson asks the class for an >>example >>of a "tragedy". >> >>One little boy stood up and offered: "If my best friend, who lives on a >>farm, is playing in the field and a runaway tractor comes along and knocks >>him dead, that would be a tragedy." >> >>No," says the Great Jesse Jackson, "that would be an accident." >> >>A little girl raised her hand: "If a school bus carrying 50 children drove >>over a cliff, killing everyone inside, that would be a tragedy." >> >>I'm afraid not," explains the exalted Reverend Al. "That's what we would >>call a great loss. " The room goes silent. No other children volunteered. >> >>Reverend Al searches the room. "Isn't there someone here who can give me >>an >>example of a tragedy?" >> >>Finally at the back of the room little Johnny raises his hand. In a stern >>voice he says: "If a plane carrying the Reverends Jackson and Sharpton >>were >>struck by a missile and blown to smithereens that would be a tragedy." >> >>Fantastic!" exclaims Jackson and Sharpton, "That's right. And can you tell >>me why that would be a tragedy?" >> >>"Well," says little Johnny, "because it sure as hell wouldn't be a great >>loss, and it probably wouldn't be an accident either."