douglasp.burdick

By the way Ricky, I got the carbs synced. It's running much better now, thanks.

I hope everyone weathered the flood here. I live in Winnsboro, which is at a slightly higher elevation from Columbia so we did alright. Columbia got hit very hard. At least now the drought is broken, but at a terrible price. At least 11 dead so far and damage in the billions...

Thanks, i'll try that, but I am sure it could benefit from carb tuning.

Ok, how 'bout taller rear tire? anyone tried that or will it not fit?

I agree it is rev happy, but it feels like it really wants, maybe a sixth gear or taller final drive to just knock the revs down a bit at highway cruising speed. It would make for more relaxed crusing i think.

Anyone know if there are gear sets available to decrease the final drive ratio in order to lower engine RPM's? I know a lot of you are going the other way with this one by installing a v-max diff. I want just the opposite. Lower RPM's in 5th will make the engine quieter.

As a follow up, the 20/50 oil is helping with the noise, and the 130/90/ commander front tire has helped with low speed handling. we are getting there!

I switched to 20/50 today and I swear it is better. The frequency of the whine is lower, not as loud.

I just ordered a Michelin 130/90/16 for my '05. After Riding RMAR's bike with that same tire upfront, I couldn't get over how much lighter and responsive his bike was compared to mine which has a Metezler 880 150/80/16. He also has about 1 1/2" risers that improve leverage more than you would think they would.

Oh, ok, I can do that. I set up a friends Harley for him when he wanted apes installed along with new braided SS lines and cables.

I have just ordered a new set of michillen Commanders for my '05 Venture. I am putting a 130/90/16 up front. What risers do I want? Baron's makes an 1 1/2 " set. Is that what folks are using?

Right!

Well, it's louder than RMAR's bike. So I figure I'll switch from the 10/40 to a 20/50 and see if that helps quite things. He said that at or around 70, the noise fades but I seldom ride that fast, so hopefully thicker oil will help.

Hard to tell by just looking through the small sight glass on the resivor, so I plan on just changing it, along with the front and rear brake fluid.

Well, I got to ride Rmar's venture today and what a difference. He has the Baron's risers and the Michellen 130/90/16 up front and it's a much easer bike to handle at all speeds, not just low speeds. The shorter tire up front makes it noticably eaiser to get on and off of and seems to lower the center of gravity. Now to make those changes in my bike and switch oil to 20/50 and see if that helps with the noise. I'll post my results later. Thanks for all the help guys!