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Mike, I am planning on being there!!!

You are correct, it will raise the rear end, but due to the longer lever arm the suspension will compress a tad easier.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family bro! Cannot imagine what you are going through but be strong!!!

You may be on to something here!

PCW welds the starter clutch bolts when they install their heavy duty starter clutch. The problem with trying with the stock unit is that the center of the starter clutch is scintered brass which would have serious issues with the heat generated by welding. Your best bet is to remove your...

I am up for wherever folks want to eat lunch! Of course Mexican food is a favorite! Tough to find a good place here in Ontario!

Dave, You are wrong on a few facts here buddy. Firstly, all of the Directors were asked if they had an issue with their information being disseminated online. Only one said that he did not want his information in the Vboost that issue. Steve also had permission to post it to his personal...

After taking a look at the intake valves on a Max that the guy swore by premium gas and seeing enough carbon on them to make me wonder how they closed properly I have sworn off the stuff. I honestly believe that those who say they get more power or better fuel mileage may just be experiencing a...

Good feedback Paul! One issue the VMOA faces is that we span quite a large age group and Vmax experience, if that is the proper term, group. The old school guys like things just the way they are and yet we have a whole new group of owners that want a different experience with the club. One...

Hey there Garrett!! Trust me I have been scouring the internet checking out other owners groups to see how they do their business. The VMOA is on a steep learning curve right now and we need to make sure we do this right the first time. Unfortunately the VMOA kind of sat on its laurels for a...

Wow Steve, lots to this post. Hopefully I have addressed some of your points in my previous posts! Completely understand where you are coming from. It is a tough sell when you essentially offer the same stuff that other places give for free. Finding a way to stand out gets difficult and that...

Thanks Blaine! This will be the 7th year for the Ice Breaker and our 3rd venue. I too like the idea of moving it around every couple of years to keep the ride fresh. This year may well be the biggest yet as I believe we will get a bunch of guys out of Western NY and maybe PA to attend. Over...

Again thanks for the comments! You are very correct in that we need to speed up the membership process! This is a HUGE issue right now and we are trying to find ways to make it more efficient. Our current process is very time consuming for some reason and we need to fix it pronto. Steve does do...

Well, over the past two years I have preached that the VMOA would become more transparent in how the Board of Directors conducts its business. So in the spirit of that here is what I have suggested to them and we are discussing it. What I suggest is a 3 tier membership system: 1) Associate...

Let me see what I can do. Maybe a greatly discounted membership that gives website access and store access:confused2: Thinking that maybe $5-10 per year to go towards supporting the website hosting etc. Will discuss with the Board and see what they have to say.

Thanks for your comments! Believe it or not there are a ton of members in Florida and at least two of the VMOA's biggest events there are well. Biketoberfest and Bike Week are two of the best attended gatherings we have. Being in Jacksonville also puts you in a good position to go to our meet...

Wow Steve I wish you could read my article in this edition!!! May have to send it to you. I brought this exact topic up, actually here is the relevant excerpt from my article: All, this past January we had the annual VMOA elections for all officer positions with the club. This year there...

No worries on the "rant"! This is good feedback that provides a lot more help than some would think. If you haven't been a member in a while you have missed out on quite a bit. Just in the next issue of Vboost there are at least 3 events listed (Thunder in the Valley, Ontario Drag Day, and an...

Thanks for the response! The VBoost has only been done in a digital format twice (Winter 2010 and Winter 2011) with the first time as a test to gauge response and the second due to a lack of content which made printing and mailing it impractical from a cost standpoint. We are currently going...

As the President of the VMOA I firstly want to thank everyone who contributes to this thread, good or bad, as I need your input. The VMOA needs to adapt and move forward in how we do our business and support our membership. Want I am looking for is input from members and non-members as to what...