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This morning I did something I haven't done in years. Let the bike shut down in gear . Of course, I couldn't understand why the bike died in the first place. It just wound down from idle... Then nothing. Wouldn't start. Wouldn't even crank and the overheat light was on. Well, I thought it was overheated. This is Arizona! Checked coolant. Nope good. Checked oil. Nope good. What the heck? Gave up and went inside restaurant for breakfast... Thinking maybe when it's cooler it will start. I had no idea if the RSV had a shut off switch if overheated. Never heard of such a thing having had both gens of Ventures . After eating I came out and.... Nothing. Decided to call Ronnie. I know he has both gens so he would be a good bet to ask. I'm a pretty good mechanic and have rebuilt lots of cars, trucks and bikes, but for whatever reason, my brain wasn't thinking! He called me back right away. And took me through some procedures. Then he asked if the bike was in gear. I hesitated because I never shut bike off in gear unless I'm parked on a steep slope. But he was right. Dumb me! For whatever reason, I left the bike in gear with kickstand down. Sigh. So thank you Ronnie for calling me back and helping me through this. I'm glad I got to know you at a Maintenance Day in Ohio. And double glad you remembered me! This is what the $12/year is for... Friendship. So if your year is about up, don't hesitate, send in the $12! You never know when you might need help. David /Videoarizona

Just wanted to let you all that I'm still here despite the odds! I still have the RSV but haven't ridden much due to a broken leg as well as putting the bike up on the stand to check the valves, change oil, etc.. Just never did those things as life kept getting in the way. I'll get to it someday soon.... Happy belated Holidays to all of you and hope all is well.! Earl, I'll PM you when I finally get ready to work on the scoot. David

Happy Sunday ! I feel like a dunce. RSV is up on the lift for past month. Waiting until I can enough free consecutive time to do an oil change, new rear tire and pull carbs for cleaning and adjustment...and check the valves too. Thats OK as its summer and we dont ride much in the Arizona heat. But I fear my ability to remember where everything goes if I space out this service! So the scoot sits...... But I'm still here.....lurking on the site and enjoying the memories putting faces to the words I read... Hi to all! david

You might be able to clean up and straighten the original points if they aren't to burnt up. Either way, replacement points are cheap enough and easy to install.

I've been looking at the Touring version of the Super Meteor. I'd like to lose some weight as well. The RSV has gained weight over the years! Grins! Only complaint I've heard is the windshield doesn't protect the head from buffeting at highway speeds. Do let us know how the scoot rides at you get more miles on it. I'll be paying attention! Pretty color!

Agree with BlueSky. Common problem. That teeny hole in the MC will plug up causing the pistons to not release. Both master cylinders need to be checked since the rear seems to be the problem this time. A "E" guitar string is small enough to poke through the hole without damaging it. This usually happens when the brake fluid isn't changed regularly. Gunk gets in there or brake lines get old and start to flake inside the line. Poke the hole. Flush the system. New fluid. Go ride!

Hmmm... May not still be a member. Never answered. I've often thought about this... probably use a tiny led in a plastic housing on each handlebar ...

Prayers Up!

I'll throw my name in the hat! Excellent idea, Don!

After a couple of months of not riding due to foot issues, I finally got out the other day. Nice warm day!

That's really nice!!!

Prayers Up from sunny Arizona!!!

And a late Happy Thanksgiving to all from Arizona!

Done.

Squirly on road surfaces for me, has always been tire pressure and/or tire wear. Different manufacturers tires also respond weirdly to road surface issues. Best I've found so far are Shinko 777HDs. 38lbs front. 40lbs rear. 5lbs air in front. 40lbs air in rear. Single rider, 3/4 full side storage(both).

If you haven't removed the carbs yet, let me say that it's not that hard at all! I did it twice... With nothing more than reading the posts from guys who have done it on this site. It's just time consuming. I think it took me 2 hours first time. Stopping to take notes and pictures so I could get it back together. When I got the carbs out, I thought "that really isn't that hard". Just saying...

Crossing fingers the person who has come forward works out the way you wish. I found this site late, but having met you and so many others from here....I have come to love my friends here! Such good people.. and.... This is the only site I've found where positive human values are evident with all who live here! It's a pleasure to know you.... and all of the Venture riders! Prayers Up for your health, Don!

Prayers and thoughts of best wishes to you, Don. Crossing fingers at well! Get the BMW and ride, my friend. Ride!

I'd take the carbs off and check the floats. Left side is real rich and that can easily be float settings on left side carbs. To add to that, the float seats may be dirty from sitting and allowing to much fuel into bowl. Or not allowing float to move properly. Regardless, go over 2 left carbs with a fine toothed comb ( so to speak)

If memory serves, that plug is tied into another circuit and can't handle much current. I used it to trigger a relay that powered my stuff. With a relay, you can power just about anything....

That's a good deal!!

If memory serves, DPR8EA-9 is the correct part number. Yes you need to change those plugs. I ran iridiums in my 89 and changed them every year. I run same in my 05 RSV and due to low mileage... only change them every 2 years. The V4 does go through plugs. The iridium plug number is similar to above... But not sure.... It's been 2 years!

Oil level no more than 1/2 way up sight glass. Float levels will change whether you are running rich or lean. I don't understand that but know it does.

My 89 had O rings on the coil side of the wire. The cap then screwed down on the O ring... Making a good seal. I too ran 5k ohm caps for 7 years with no issues. Had good healthy spark.

If you ever find out who, let me know... I'll be happy to go with you Lessons need to be learned the hard way.... And I'm a good teacher.....