bugfish69
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I just put a set on my 05. Have about 400 miles on them so far and I do not like them. The bike is extremely squirrelly at highway speeds. Especially the front end. Right mow I am running at max pressure but I am going to drop them a couple pounds and see it that makes a difference. If they don't get better I will be going back to avons I guess. So far I wish I had spent the extra 100 bucks. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
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Front and Rear Vale Stem Question
bugfish69 replied to a topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
On my first tire change with the venture, I ordered a set of 83 degree aluminum valve stems to make checking and filling easier. The valve stems were 11.3 mm which I was assured was a yamaha standard. Well the front fit great. I love it and it is still doing great. The rear however would not fit as the hole in the rim was too small. I am now two tire changes down the road and I believe I have found a 90 degree stem from K&L for the rear that will work. When I put the new tires on next week I will know for sure. http://www.kurveygirl.com/valve/AL%20Valve%20-%2011,3%20-%20Silver%20-%20Side%20View.jpg -
That's my problem also and the local dealer said he is so busy he can't even talk to me about making an appointment for 3 weeks. Before driving 1 - 2 hours somewhere else, I wanted to find out how much, if any, warranty was remaining. No number or website I can check myself???? Not good
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When I bought my 2nd gen I rememeber having the warranty transferred but can not find that information now. Is there a web site or number where can find out when my warranty expires?
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...And Bugfish69 wondering how the heck he's going to pay for it??? :think:
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Expensive trip but would love to do it one day. http://www.lake-express.com/default.aspx Another runs from Ludington, MI to Manitowoc, WI. A few dollars cheaper but slower. http://www.ssbadger.com/home.aspx
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I used a Boostaroo, although an earlier model, on my previous bike and it worked great. Have not needed since I got the venture, but we still use it as a splitter when watching movies on the laptop and that type of thing.
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Oh, so it's our fault now. Pretty good attempt at deflecting the blame. Unfortunately it won't work. I couldn't stop for you wife becuase I actually took mine with me when I left the gas station! :rasberry:
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No Doubt! Hopfully she get's the half she's allowed to ride on!
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It's a good thing we cut him off or he would have been gone for sure!!!!!!
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I switched from the Yamaha stock to the 13" show chrome so I could look over the shield instead of through it. Obviously it's not as calm and quiet as the stock, but it's not enough to bother me either. I'm 5' 8" and my wife is 5' 4" and she never said a word or mentioned any difference when I changed shields.
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We send our thanks also. It was fun party and we enjoyed seeing everyone again. Jim & Wendy
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Here's one way. Not that I'm recommending it. 1. Remove pumpkin and shaft 2. Clean and Grease end of drive shaft 3. Reinsert Pumpkin and shaft 4. Realize you did not insert the shaft properly and now drive shaft is bound up 5. Wiggle, Jiggle, and then pull real hard on the pumpkin 6. Fall back in surprise at what you are holding 7. Scratch you head and make a new plan. Don't worry about the grease in your hair you have bigger problems. Don't ask me how I know. By the way the gear on the pumpkin end of the shaft looked pretty oily to me.
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Since you have both, have someone modify the original. Rick Butler did mine and it made a world of difference for me. It's a much cheaper solution than the daylong.
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the list of stuff for you to fix is getting really long. Just kidding. Looking forward to your safe return. Take Care, Jim & Wendy
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Ditto, a few times a week! Does gray count as blonde?
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Had not thought of it until you posted it, but I would have to ride one of those also. I liked the look better when they had dual headlights, and I think the corbin fairing looked great.
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I just bought the Venom rear tire for $115.99 with free shipping from Rocky Mountan (http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/home.do) after a $10 discount code (http://www.retailmenot.com/view/rockymountainatv.com). I am hoping he $25 rebate work also. For those in need of tires their is a $20 off $150 coupon code available on the link I provided. You could get a new set of Avons for $230 and a $50 rebate from Avon. Thanks for the link Obber!
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OD bulb type & Location
bugfish69 replied to bugfish69's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
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I have searched on here and could not find information on the bulb type and location for the overdrive light. Mine has gone out and I assume I must split the fairing but don't want to split it and then run all over town looking for a bulb. Can anyone tell me what bulb type is used for the dash lights. Thanks, Jim
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your group. We are just glad you are around to tell the story. We are local so if you need help with anything back home just send us a PM. Jim & Wendy
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Wendy and I send our prayers as well.
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+2 on the olympia. I have been wearing mine for about 5 years now and it is still in great shape. I always wear it even in the hotest summer heat. I can wear long johns and a sweater and I am can ride down as low as 28F to 30F. But if I were in the market today I would consider the Tourmaster Flex Series 2 Jacket. It is cheaper and is a 3 layer jacket instead of a 2 layer jacket. In addition to the inner insulating liner and Mesh Jacket with armor, it has an outer textile layer that zips on easily and I believe it would allow me to ride well into the 20's. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31xcLX08MdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
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Dittos on the Noloan modular. We love ours. We had tried both Fulmer and HJC before trying the Nolan. I wear glasses and never have to take them off to put the helmet on. That's important for me as I can't see them when they're off and I'm too dumb to remember where a put them down. Also we are using J&M hookup made special for the Ncom and that is really nice. I must have adjusted or remounted the headseats on our other helmest 5 dozen times as they kept coming off. It does'nt help that my wife likes to dismount while still connected to the audio. Price is the only drawback to using the Nolan and setting it up with the ncom headset, but to me it's worth it.
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Last night when I left work the audio system on the bike decided to act up. When I started the bike nothing would come up in the display window of the control unit. The backlight came on and I could still hear the radio playing on the station I had listened to that morning, but none of the buttons, including the volume know would work. After riding several miles the display began to flicker in and out. When the display was on the buttons would work, but you had to press them at just the right time before the display went dead again. By the time I got home the display was back on steady and all seem fully functional. although I did not have anyone to tt on the CB. Has anyone elese experienced this? Should I go looking for loose connections, and if so where to start? Or, shoudl I just take it in to the dealer since it is still under warranty a little longer? Thanks for the advice!