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Check out the roads near Ojai. . .they are great!

Mesh goes a long way, but when your'e talking truly hot hot hot weather, sometimes insulation + a cooling layer is best. They make vests you can pop in a freezer that I know some folks swear by that live in deserts and still wanna ride. I stick with mesh and a camelbak + regularly dumping water on ...

Hi Ellen2, I know waht you mean about needing something to listen to on long rides. I have a Yahama V-Star 1100 and I simply put my Ipod in my jacket pocket and put one headphone in my ear (usually the right). I still like to be able to hear the traffic with my other ear and in California it's illeg...

Cool website. . thanks for sharing. . .

Here is a site that sells mag wheels. . .http://www.rccomponents.com/hondaproduc ... oducts.htm

I'm looking at these for my V-Star.

I've bought from this site

http://www.reflectivedecals.com/

Good products!

Here's a place I've looked at for my V-Star. . .they sell through local dealers. Sort of expensive, but may be worth it.

http://www.rccomponents.com/hondaproduc ... heels.aspx

I have not chromed parts on my bike, but my SO has. He has an 1800 Goldwing and has used Classic Components

http://www.classiccomponents.com/

He had wheels chromed by them and was very happy with the workmanship.

I concur, if you make sure that you start early, stop every 100 miles for gas and a break (stretch your legs, drink some water), I think you will find that you can make this trip and enjoy some of the scenery there is to see. Depending on what part of LA you are going to, would depend on what time I...

I'm not mechanical, but I do have a 2008 1100 V-Star. If you've gone through that many batteries, I have to think there is something more than just an issue with the battery. I bought my V-star about a year ago. I have extra lights, a headlight modulator, and rear brake light modulator as well. I do...