Yamaha 1300 Tourer - Yamaha 1300 Tourer Fansite

hello there
i order my brigdgeston potenza grid go19 v speed
but i was told they can,t get the v speed rated one only the h rated one is there any diff between then
or can i just go with the h rated one

Well I decided before my Grand Canyon trip this spring to have the best equipment available, so I purchased a Zumo 665 and installed it on my 1300. Just like the 1300, it ran flawlessly. Get into a new town for the first time? No problem, hit motels and it will take you to the nearest Days Inn. Need a place to have a steak or Mexican food? No problem. Find the nearest gas station or coffee shop? Its a breeze! I installed a 16 gig memory card in it, and jammed it with MP3's, for my Bluetooth helmet. Even activated the satellite radio. It worked like a charm. Along with my 3G iPAD I was as connected as anyone could be with the best technology available anywhere . . .
Unfortunately, about two weeks after my return from my Grand Canyon trip out of Iowa, I set the unit on my motorcycle seat and it fell off on the gravel and cracked the unit's screen.(:>( Pure carelessness, no doubt about it. I only got two months of use out of it before the accident. No problem I thought, it should still be under warranty the first year, so I will just send it in for a new one . . . not so fast, I was told. You must call Garmin and get a RMA number, to send it back, which I did, and no, a broken unit was not covered by the, "Limited" warranty. In fact I was going to have to pay $180 flat replacement fee . . . Okay, a $1200 unit (I paid a lot less, BTW), not much choice, is there?
Can't say enough about this Zumo 665 though, just be careful once you get it out of the box . . . Don't be careless because the screen is the weak point, & has to be very delicate to work at all. My new one should be on the way as I speak. I will probably buy the software update next spring as well, for another $99 . . . Jeesh! No problems with this unit other than my own carelessness(:>)

Paddleranger (1300tourer with 13,000 miles in the first 12 months!)

Well im off to the Trail of Tears Ride this weekend and then Its Thunder Beach Bike Rally week after next. Looking forward to some riding and getting away from work.
Work Sucks Lets Ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY – JULY 6TH
12:00 – 20:00 Registration and Vendors at Festival Headquarters

13:00 - Regional Tour Departs (MacAdam Train Station)
(This guided tour will take you to an historic CP Train Station for pie & coffee with an estimated round trip time of 3.5 hours)

13:30 - Regional Tour Departs (Woods & Water Tour)
This back-road adventure will have you stopping for lunch in Black's Harbour. Estimated round-trip time of 3.5 hours.

14:00 – 16:00 Blueberry & Chocolate Mini-Tour
The ladies will love this one! For those just looking to spend a couple hours away from St. Andrews this is the tour for you. Departing St. Andrews and heading to Granite Farms in St. George for a tour & tasting of all that is “blueberry”. Relax by the gorge falls and watch the salmon climb the water ladder.

Then off to St. Stephen to the Chocolate Museum for a tour on the history of the Ganong Chocolate factory including chocolate treats.

NOTE: The actual site tours cost $15.00 and $7.50 respectively payable when you arrive at both locations. However VIP participants will get both on site tours FREE!

17:00 - 23:00 - Downtown Bud Zone Open
(The Bud Zone is located on the waterfront of Downtown St. Andrews. This is where you will find live entertainment, biker games, Show N' Shines, and everything else fun!)

18:00 – Official Opening with flag raising, biker blessing and welcoming remarks

19:00 - 20:30 Parts Canada & Drag Specialties Best-In-Show Contest (More details)

19:00 - 22:00 Live Entertainment on the Downtown Main Stage
19:00 - 20:00 Biker Games (Outdoors at the Bud Zone)

20:00 - 21:00 Biker Games (Indoors at the Bud Zone)

21:00 – 23:00 Atlanticade Karaoke at Kennedy House

DAY 2 – THURSDAY – JULY 7TH
09:00 – 20:00 Registration and Vendors at Festival Headquarters

09:00 - Regional Tour Departs for MacAdam Train Station

Does anyone have a set of used mounting brackets for the stock hard bags they want to sell?

Cliff and I are in Thunder Bay Ontario right now. Beautiful ride up from Minnesota today although cold this morning. Getting ready to head East to hook up with Conrad on Sunday, eh! Hope he's got the cold beer he promised. Trip going wonderfully well so far. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Lake George!!!!

Cliff and Roger

Batwing owners, I'm looking into getting one, and I would like to know what wingsheild to get. I have the stock seat, and I am 5'6" tall. I have the stock "short" Yammie sheild right now, and the wind hits my helmet 1/2 way up my forehead. I would like it to just go over my head, so I'm wondering what length of sheild to get. All answers welcom. jdadoug

Welcome to the site and to bikes! Lots of good people, good ideas and good information here. Congratulations on being lucky enough or computer literate enough to get a bio posted with something it! It's been awhile since I have seen one of those. Enjoy your time here.

I don't mind work, but the 8 hr wait to go home is a bunch of bull.
Ron

Hey Conrad,

I applaud you for your tireless efforts in organizing the 2011 M&G. Recently I came across a group of musicians, " St. Luke's "BB" Band ", & knowing you have a flare for music, thought they might provide some evening entertainment for the 1300 Group. For that matter, there are probably some in the 1300 Group that are just as musical. So click on the weblink & have a listen to see what you think.
I "WARN YOU", have a "SMILE" on your face "OR" at least a "GRIN" in your heart as you listen to this talented group of musicians.

"PS", I'm trying to work out timing & finances to be there & not to be square for the 2011 M&G, in case your wondering.

All my best, kritter.