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  1. lockdoc
    I was thinking they may use it as the next Venture platform, rather than have to design a whole new bike around the vmax motor. I'd be tempted.
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    Hey Spear, I just bought two. One for my Venture and one for my M109R. Should arrive any time now. Bought an expensive lined one last time and it still rotted after only two years, so I'd rather go with the cheapies and at least be able to pack it in the trunk.
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    A new "I" clutch basket. Now I don't "whine" anymore!
  4. lockdoc
    Thanks for your thoughts everyone. Politics aside, even our prime minister shed a tear and had a moment on camera with this one. The cops are closing down all the affected areas and are now treating them all as a crime scene. Something like 750 homes gone and at least 130 dead. What can you say.
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    I'm only 5'7" so I just bought me some Johnny Reb boots. Works good.
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    I read somewhere that it does a 13.76 which is pretty respectable. (same bore and stroke as your FJR)
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    I must admit I got a little excited when I saw the look and specs of the new kwacker. Then I came down to earth when I saw the engine output. 20% more power than the 1600 cc motor which works out to around 80 hp at the crank with 108 ft lbs of torque out of a 1700cc engine (103 cubes) probably 65-70 rwhp and 90-95 rw ft lbs. I'm gonna stay with my beautiful V4 thanks all the same.
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    Paid for an "I" basket out of my own pocket and its fixed the problem. $225 for a basket and $100 for the install. Better than getting stressed out over it. Now I can enjoy the ride.
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    We're not talking big bucks here for a fix. I bought an "I" basket for $225 and paid my mechanic $100 for the install. Worth paying to stop.....me....whining! and a lot cheaper than talking yourself into looking at another bike.
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    I used to have a '97 royal star tour deluxe which I purchased second hand about six years ago. I did the "big foot" airbox mod, dyna3000, vmax cams and springs and a vmax rear diff. It revved so well to 8,000 rpm I didn't need 4th or 5th gears any more. I could have saved myself some effort and I did anyway and bought myself an '04 Venture with all the power I need for this type of machine.
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    Its Gone

    lockdoc posted a topic in Watering Hole

    There's no five year warranty here in Australia so you either put up with the whine or take a chance and pay for the fix yourself. The local Yamaha stealer wanted $450 for a new "I" basket before installation. I purchased one from boats.net in Florida which arrived here in Perth within a week and it only cost me $227 plus postage $40. My local mechanic charged me $100 for the install. Just gave it a test ride and the whine is totally gone. This is a cheap option compared to looking for another bike. Mine is a 2004 model and the clutch basket removed is a "G" variation. I can now turn the radio down a couple of notched and listen to that V4:happy34: Steve
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    I already bought two sets off ebay. One set of Road King professionally debaffled (did I say loud) and the other set - oem ultraglide pipes...... Still a bit loud. I must be getting old. I like to listen to the radio now.

  13. lockdoc
    Boats.net will ship an i basket to Australia for $37. A bit different to Mr Cycles $227
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    I decided to go ahead and order a new "i"clutch basket to see if it will help tone down the whine a little. My local dealer here in Perth wants more than $450 just for the part. After reading thru the threads here I found Mr. Cycles part no. 4xy-16150-09-00 and checking the site its listed at $206.78. Once I put my order in the amount of $226.00 was requested for freight. I was expecting to pay a few bucks but that seems like daylight robbery to me or is it to make sure it costs me $450 whichever way I go. I'm trying now to get a quote from boats.net store. They quote $227.92 plus shipping. Steve
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    On my last ride up north I was out in the bush so I wound my RSV out. Speedo hit the end of the dial i.e. 185kms (115 mph) and continued to accelerate quite strongly so I'm assuming it will do at least a real 115 mph. No wheel wobble either. I was surprised. It had me backing off.
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    Every forum I've belonged to seemed to magnify any alleged problems with the bike to the point where you start to question yourself if you've made the right decision. I don't think there's a bike out there that you won't find something to gripe about. After reading all the threads on the chirp and whine I'd just about convinced myself I needed to import an "I basket" into Australia from USA. I really don't. I went for a long ride instead last weekend up the coast to Denham and back. 1700 kms (1,000 miles). My brother accompanied me on his 'Wing. I rode a few hundred kms on that bike and I was glad to get back onto my Venture. Just learn to relax and enjoy your ride. Steve
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    37/US gallon = 45 mpg everywhere else. Just use British or Aussie mpg (except we use litres now)
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    I rode almost 3,000 miles in four days using whatever gas was available at 70 & 75 mph (and at speed limit thru towns) and averaged 37.68 (US) mpg or 16.04 kms/ltr. Best was 18.6 and worst 13.7kms/litre. Steve
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    If I remember correctly the Venture is 98hp and 89 ft lbs at the crank compared to 63 hp and 99 ft lbs for the road star. Cheers Steve
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    On tour

    lockdoc replied to spear's topic in Picture Folder

    Where'd the pink Venture go?
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    I like the best of both worlds. I have my loud Suzuki M109r for bar hopping and shorter rides. I don't want a loud pipe if I'm going any distance. I rode 3,000 miles in 4 days on my RSV no mechanical problems, no sore back ,no sore arms or wrists and no ringing ears. If you buy the Vtwin you will put loud pipes on it. I would. My brother bought an 07 Goldwing and after riding it a few times I still prefer my RSV, its more comfortable in my opinion. Seems to me its a big bike made for small people. (I'm small)
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    Back from Bali Mate. (daughters wedding) I'm already pining for another trip east. Will get to meet you one day. The rumble you can hear is from the missus. By putting on these pipes she's complaining that the mods have already started on the bike I was going to leave as stock.
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    I just received a set of 07 electraglide slashcuts I bought off ebay for $40. Shipped them all the way to Australia. Fabbed a set of adapter brackets out of aluminum and bolted them straight on. Just the sound I have been listening for. A little louder than stock with a nice rumble on tickover and a good bark on the gas. No louder than stock at cruising speed. I'm happy.
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    Maybe you were riding on an icy road and putting too much power down:7_2_102[1]:
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    Wanted to keep the stockers so I just bought a set of pipes of an '07 Electra Glide for $40 + shipping. I'm half expecting the right side to have a catalytic converter, so I'll break it up and shake it out. If I like the stock sound I can leave alone or start punching holes in the baffles from the back end till I get the sound I want. Probably will leave stock as I like to hear the radio.
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