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Wondering if Yamalube 10w 50 semi synthetic is good for my 2006 Midnight Venture 1300. 42,000 miles on it and , as far as I know, its been changed by the dealer with Dino oil. Wanted to go 50/50 synthetic and the the temps here in San Diego get pretty hot not to mention I only ride the bike 2 to 3 times a week for approximately 150 to 200 miles a trip.

You are 100% right. I wouldent know and I definately would rather do the work myself. Not having had a bike since my 20s( im 54 now) my knowledge is coming from this page, which by the way has been extremely appreiciated. However, I ride the bike to and from work( both jobs) and on the weekends ( Sundays) so my time now is limited and Im thinking I want a good starting place to at least feel comfortable knowing the bike is "safe". I was getting a little more "wiggle" out of her on the highway than I thought a bike that heavy should have so new tires and having the steering repacked and torqued I believe , from what Ive read here, would be a good thing. The other stuff comes with the swing arm and steering adjustments. Im definately not planning on becoming a regular customer there for sure.[ATTACH=CONFIG]107155[/ATTACH] . Having the wife aboard , of coarse, plays a big part in my decision to have the work done by someone who knows better than I at this. I will keep learnning and doing as much as I can myself though. To me, thats the best part of the whole adventure. Thank you all for your replys

You are 100% right. I wouldent know and I definately would rather do the work myself. Not having had a bike since my 20s( im 54 now) my knowledge is coming from this page, which by the way has been extremely appreiciated. However, I ride the bike to and from work( both jobs) and on the weekends ( Sundays) so my time now is limited and Im thinking I want a good starting place to at least feel comfortable knowing the bike is "safe". I was getting a little more "wiggle" out of her on the highway than I thought a bike that heavy should have so new tires and having the steering repacked and torqued I believe , from what Ive read here, would be a good thing. The other stuff comes with the swing arm and steering adjustments. Im definately not planning on becoming a regular customer there for sure. . Having the wife aboard , of coarse, plays a big part in my decision to have the work done by someone who knows better than I at this. I will keep learnning and doing as much as I can myself though. To me, thats the best part of the whole adventure. Thank you all for your replys

I probably should have given a complete list of whats included in the QUOTE of 1,200.00 for the 16,000. Here it is: oil filter and yamaha 10/40. Brake fluid changed in front and rear w/ fluid Dot 4. Air cleaner element. Spark plugs. 4 carb. Adjustment/ sync. Valve adjustment w/ head cover gaskets. Both tires mounted and balanced. I provided tires. Stearing stem and swingarm cleaned and repacked/ torqued. Final gear oil changed. Coolant/ antifreeze changed outto and0m

I probably should have given a complete list of whats included in the QUOTE of 1,200.00 for the 16,000. Here it is: oil filter and yamaha 10/40. Brake fluid changed in front and rear w/ fluid Dot 4. Air cleaner element. Spark plugs. 4 carb. Adjustment/ sync. Valve adjustment w/ head cover gaskets. Both tires mounted and balanced. I provided tires. Stearing stem and swingarm cleaned and repacked/ torqued. Final gear oil changed. Coolant/ antifreeze changed out. I got the mileage wrong on my original post. I bought it with 37,000 on it and its now at 41,000. I ride it daily and on the weekends. Love that thing

Thank you for your fast replys. I agree about doing the work myself for a few good reasons. First, to learn my bike secondly, saves money. I have done my own brakes, took the fairing apart to repair the radio connections. All due to you guys posting the how too's. However, working two jobs right now, my time is limited. Im thinking this will give me a good starting place on the bike. Knowing these things are done gives me peace of mind at 80+ miles an hour on the HOV every morning. The tires I bought at bike bendit for 230.00 for both. I uped the rear load limit to 80 from the 77s that were on it. Mostly because I have a trailer for the bike. Once again, I am so grateful to all you guys and gals for sharing you invaluable wealth of knowledge so freely.

Hey gang. First and foremost,Thanks for all the invaluable advice and how too's that alot of you have posted. I have a 2006 RSV 1300 that I bought used at North County Yamaha around 6 months ago. She had 32,000 on her and I now have 42,000 on it now. I needed a rear tire so I bought front and rear Avon Cobra's to replace the Bridgestones. Anyway, I decided to get the full 16,000 because the past service record was fairly vague. Im quoted 1,200.00 for the service with the tire install. Just curious if this sounds about right. I also asked to have the vavles checked and adjusted as well. So the quote includes that as well. Thank you in advance

Yes. Horrible indeed. Prayers sent Sent from my LG-D801 using Tapatalk

Awesome Post. Thank you for reminding me that its not " ALL ABOUT ME ". I live in a world full of US

Thank you. I would be willing to pay 40 dollars plus shipping if you think thats fair. Thats an offer anyway. I priced a new one at Yamahaha for 143.00 so that would definitely be appreciated. I am brand new to all this so let me know how we can arrange the transfer

Im having the exact same problem with my 06. I guess Im also taking the front fairing off and will follow your advice. Thank you

Yes indeed. Im looking for a CB antenna for my 2006. Its the twin to yours.

Yes indeed. Im looking for a CB antenna for my 2006. Its the twin to yours.

Wondering if anyone may have a used CB antenna for my 2006 RSV. While having lunch, someone snapped mine off. Priced a new one here in San Diego for 143.00. Maybe someone has upgraded and still has there old one. Any response would be appreciated. Thanks

Does anyone have a used CB antenna for a 2006 RSV. I had someone snap mine off while in a restaurant eating. I priced it at our dealership here in San Diego for 143.00. Im thinking someone may have upgrade and still had there old ones. Sent from my LG-D801 using Tapatalk