The Adventure Begins, Riding with MS!!!!!!! This is going to be long one......

[OJ UK]

Hi there Bytemi....I have followed your story with interest and your doggedness and determination are amazing.

Congratulations on acquiring Peanut, a very elegant machine. You'll soon get the hang of the gear change and how to keep it smooth.

I did have a thought about why your gear change may feel rough. The bike is four years old and has only done relatively few miles in that time.

I'm thinking that an oil/filter change may well be beneficial (certainly won't do any harm) as oil that's ageing doesn't work as well as fresh oil and

that oil could be two or more years old. Just a thought. Also when it's being serviced in your local shop the tech guy can check out it's history on the computer.

You enjoy that bike and keep thinking positive!! I wish you the best of all luck.

[Bytemi]

Hi there Bytemi....I have followed your story with interest and your doggedness and determination are amazing.

Congratulations on acquiring Peanut, a very elegant machine. You'll soon get the hang of the gear change and how to keep it smooth.

I did have a thought about why your gear change may feel rough. The bike is four years old and has only done relatively few miles in that time.

I'm thinking that an oil/filter change may well be beneficial (certainly won't do any harm) as oil that's ageing doesn't work as well as fresh oil and

that oil could be two or more years old. Just a thought. Also when it's being serviced in your local shop the tech guy can check out it's history on the computer.

You enjoy that bike and keep thinking positive!! I wish you the best of all luck.

Good Point with the oil, thank you, I guess I will have to speak the Coleman's or FM Sports.

[Peteoz]

I will keep Billie in my signature when I get a new picture for my avatar. I hate getting my picture taken......

WHAT? Your current avatar brightens my day every time I see one of your posts, Bytemi. I was going to say it was one of the most attractive avatars on here, until I realised that would probably not be a compliment given most of the grizzled old male faces that appear in them. Your next avatar MUST include you, or I will tell Lamont to cancel your membership. I am a VERY powerful person, you know.

[Bytemi]

WHAT? Your current avatar brightens my day every time I see one of your posts, Bytemi. I was going to say it was one of the most attractive avatars on here, until I realised that would probably not be a compliment given most of the grizzled old male faces that appear in them. Your next avatar MUST include you, or I will tell Lamont to cancel your membership. I am a VERY powerful person, you know.

So tank top action shot needed so I can maintain my membership, got it! I will tell my husband so he can help get the proper shot! I'll let you know what he says, he is downstairs getting my weekend orders so I prepare my shipments..... I wonder how we will respond to this request.....

[Bytemi]

WHAT? Your current avatar brightens my day every time I see one of your posts, Bytemi. I was going to say it was one of the most attractive avatars on here, until I realised that would probably not be a compliment given most of the grizzled old male faces that appear in them. Your next avatar MUST include you, or I will tell Lamont to cancel your membership. I am a VERY powerful person, you know.

Erik said OK I'll talk the picture.... it's nice not living with a controlling jealous male.


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[Bytemi]

I asked about floor boards yesterday because it was uncomfortable getting my foot from the peg the small brake, if that makes any sense. I found this today and I wondering if anyone had any experience with it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHOW-CHROME-...25.m3641.l6368


I think a bigger target would resolve the issue.

[Bob Denman]

I've got one on my RT, and I love it!

There are two bolts that hold the pedal on. you'll need a 1/4" drive wrench, and a 10 mm socket...

[Peteoz]

I asked about floor boards yesterday because it was uncomfortable getting my foot from the peg the small brake, if that makes any sense. I found this today and I wondering if anyone had any experience with it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHOW-CHROME-...25.m3641.l6368


I think a bigger target would resolve the issue.

Just make sure it still leaves you enough room to be comfortable on the peg or floorboard. A few have posted that the wider pedal can push your foot too far out on the peg/board. I tried one as a bigger target, but it pushed my foot too far out on the board ( but I wear size 15s, so you would sort of expect that )

[Bytemi]

Just make sure it still leaves you enough room to be comfortable on the peg or floorboard. A few have posted that the wider pedal can push your foot too far out on the peg/board. I tried one as a bigger target, but it pushed my foot too far out on the board ( but I wear size 15s, so you would sort of expect that )

I'm a size 9 1/2 woman's, 8 men's. I guess this means size might matter.

[Bytemi]

So I broke the exciting news to my Dad today. He is not happy. . He doesn't understand.


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[Bob Denman]

He'll get over it, when he sees how happy it makes you...

[Bytemi]

He'll get over it, when he sees how happy it makes you...

Yes he will when I'm for the ride to West Virginia. Go see Dad, go to the casino come home. Sounds like a good day to me!


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[Bob Denman]

Do you feel more comfortable on Peanut?
(Or haven't you had the chance to log enough "Saddle-Time"; for a fair comparison?)

[Bytemi]

Do you feel more comfortable on Peanut?
(Or haven't you had the chance to log enough "Saddle-Time"; for a fair comparison?)

I purchased her with 2011 miles, is is now at 2156, rode home and rode around the block, multiple times. Yes getting more comfortable. My boss freaked out today, my work husband freaked out and my dad. I hate to say it, but they are all wrong, I got this.


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[Peteoz]

I'm a size 9 1/2 woman's, 8 men's. I guess this means size might matter.

[TheCajun1957]

I'm a size 9 1/2 woman's, 8 men's. I guess this means size might matter.

Hi Bytemi, I found the larger brake pedal a little to long and cumbersome, so I cut it down a bit. On this forum under DIY, look for the Brake pedal Message I wrote. Don't know how handy your hubby is with tools, but the mod works great and wasn't very hard to do. If you need better pics or have questions please just ask.

[JerryS]

Put one on my 2011 RT-S and love it but it threw the code VSS and limp home but never went into limp home mode speed. Shop placed it on BUDS and it showed excessive use of break. I don't ride the break so discussed with Service Manager and he agreed the bigger pedal may be adding just that tiniest extra wait to be fooling Nanny into thinking I am riding the break thus throwing the code. I may need to look at how to shave off 1/8 - 1/4 inch and see if that makes a difference. Just hate to think how it will make the peddle look with the extra rubber cover after bringing down the pedal.


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[Bytemi]

I guess we will see when it arrives. Erik said it is the first of many customization that I will make to her, he is probably right. I like to make things my own!

Put one on my 2011 RT-S and love it but it threw the code VSS and limp home but never went into limp home mode speed. Shop placed it on BUDS and it showed excessive use of break. I don't ride the break so discussed with Service Manager and he agreed the bigger pedal may be adding just that tiniest extra wait to be fooling Nanny into thinking I am riding the break thus throwing the code. I may need to look at how to shave off 1/8 - 1/4 inch and see if that makes a difference. Just hate to think how it will make the peddle look with the extra rubber cover after bringing down the pedal.


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[Bob Denman]

Here's your Shirt: Welcome to the Club!

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[wanderingman]

I got the cool shirt system last week and Erik took me out on the Harley to test it out on Saturday. We rode for about 30 minutes to go to lunch and then back home. The system worked!!!! Erik said he was sweating and I was conformable. I wasn't hot, or cold, just comfortable.


The only negative thing I can say about the system is it builds condensation fast, so you shirt does get wet. See pictures below, I know the one looks obscene. Also when you disconnect the hoses, water that remains in the tubes pours out. Being aware of that, I know not to hold it in my lap when disconnecting from the unit. LOL


We did find a new complication and I don't know if was just the Harley or it will be all motorcycles, but 5 minutes into the ride my hip went into a spasm. I spent yesterday in bed because it hurt too much to walk. So we are adding another step into this process. I am going to rent a Spyder for a day and see if I have the same issue. I found a place in Fairfax, about 30 minutes from my house that allows daily rentals for $260 a day. If you have a better suggestion, I am open to ideas.

So the process continues and I am moving today but still sore.

I also have a problem with hip spasms. I have found that staying hydrated really helps. I don't know if this would help you or not, but I know on hot days I have to stay hydrated.

[lewis/ec]

I don't know if you have ever had the chance to talk to Paul Pelland. He is sponsored by Yamaha, Twisted Throttle and several others to raise money for MS. He might be a good place for you to bounce ideas off of.

http://www.longhaulpaul.com/

Regards,
Lewis

[Bytemi]

I don't know if you have ever had the chance to talk to Paul Pelland. He is sponsored by Yamaha, Twisted Throttle and several others to raise money for MS. He might be a good place for you to bounce ideas off of.

http://www.longhaulpaul.com/

Regards,
Lewis

He is how I found the cool shirt system.


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[Bytemi]

Well I rode Peanut 35 miles to FMS Power Sports for maintenance. Erik tuned my radio to my favorite station but it started getting static so I accidentally hit seek and it stopped on "I am a warrior" so of course as I was singing and going down the rode and I cried again. I was nice and warm thanks to heating pad and heated gloves I got for Christmas. I feel very disconnected from her right now.

When we got home Erik said, she has an oil leak. [emoji856] I hope the shop finds the cause and the fix isn't very expensive.



Merry Christmas everyone and happy New Year!! Thanks for the support!


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[Buckeye Bleau]

you are a warrior and a champion, keeep it up and Ryde on!

Joe

[Bob Denman]

I'm sorry to hear about the leak... The best of luck with getting it fixed quickly (and cheaply!)