SteveP
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Looks good! What type of bracket did you use to mount them? Did you fabricate it yourself or buy it somewhere?
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Crack in Lower Fairing
SteveP replied to RossKean's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I had the mounting bracket portion crack to the point of almost being completely severed. After looking at posts here, decided to use JB Weld to repair it. It was an easy fix and the JB Weld has been holding strong for quite some time. Just be sure to rough up the surfaces (a coarse file does the job) so the JB Weld can make a good bond with the surface. Good luck with your repair. -
BuddyRich: I just sent you $$ via PayPal (I'm smpst46@justice.com) and am looking forward to getting the wind blockers just in time for the falling temperatures here in Pennsylvania. Thanks, in advance!
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You can convert a Google Map route to a .GPX file which can then be transferred to your Zumo. Use the free site http://www.takitwithme.com It's relatively straightforward and very useful once you get the hang of it.
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I use my iPhone to check new posts on VentureRider.org frequently. When you put a link to the new posts page (http://www.venturerider.org/forum/search.php?do=getnew) on an iPhone home screen the icon you get is a crappy partial screenshot of the site. To remedy this, I've created a custom iPhone icon for the home screen. Once you've visited th VR site and saved your logon info, clicking on the icon takes you directly to the new posts since your last visit. The icon is pictured below. If you want to download this to use on your iPhone, go to WebClipIcons then enter your iPhone email address and the link will be emailed to you. A quick click and it's on your home screen. I hope some here find this useful.
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It's also useful for adding air to your front shocks if you choose to do so.
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DO NOT use a compressor to put air in the rear shock -- you will blow the seal. The Progressive Suspension Mini Gauge Pump does the job well, stows away nicely in the saddlebag and even has a built-in bleeder valve and a no-leak connector that allows you to disconnect the pump from the shock without loosing any air pressure. On sale for $39.96 at DollarRider. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/images/image_5364b.jpg
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Look here for the PDFs to download: [ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=91]Guides, Parts Diagrams, Etc. - VentureRider.Org[/ame]
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Thanks for posting the info on your verification tests. I've only used my CarbTune once so far (made a big difference in ride quality), but it's good to know that the device lives up to it's claims.
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If you decide to get the Sylvania SilverStar bulb, save yourself some green.... I got mine at WalMart for about half the price compared to AutoZone. It does through a whiter light and more of it. Definitely worth the upgrade. And the best part is, it is a plug-and-play swap. No modifications needed (though I am now considering the tri-bar light replacement, but that it a more involved mod).
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Call Garmin... the Zumo should hold all of North America. I has the 2006 maps and did the update to the 2009 maps about a month ago. It held the entire package. What you're doing sounds like what I had to do for my old Garmin iQue 3600 -- circa 2002. From Garmin's website: North America - Consumer Products (for all Garmin products except Apollo aircraft) Monday - Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM, Friday 8 AM - 5 PM Central Time (closed holidays) US: 913-397-8200 US Toll Free: 1-800-800-1020 Canada: 1-866-429-9296
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I use the J&M Windshield bag on my '06 RSV. It's technically made for the Harley, but it has benn on board with no trouble for about 7,000 miles. Here it is on the J&M website: http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail....uctID=HDCH-990 Here's a link to my previous post with pictures of the bag installed, head on view and view from the rider's seat: [ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showpost.php?p=138587&postcount=10]http://www.venturerider.org/forum/sh...7&postcount=10[/ame]
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I saw a guy on the side of the road one night last week... saw the red flashing light from about 1/2 mile away (not 4-ways). When I stopped to offer assistance, it turns out that he had an LED flasher just clipped on the rear of his saddle bag while he was stopped. One of those lights that bicyclists use. He said he keeps it in the saddle bag and uses it as his "hazard" light. For motorcycles without 4-ways it seems like a cheap but effective idea. The light was something like this one on ebay for around $5: http://www.budgetgadgets.com/images/proimg/ebay/BGCOM/101/1018/DSC_1645-1_360.jpg http://cgi.ebay.com/Safety-Red-Flashing-Light-for-Bicycle-Bike-Night-New_W0QQitemZ160356341246QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2555fb95fe&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 P.S. - turns out the guy & his motorcycle were fine... just on the side of the road to make a phone call to his warden since he was running late.
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Unfortunately, it's too late to make it this year. From looking on the website, it seems like a great 2-day ride for a real good cause. I'll have to remember to block out the dates for the 2010 ride.
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Glad to hear that you made it home in safely. Enjoy your trip to Europe.
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I couldn't agree more. Plus the added benefit of having it out of sight from any curious eyes and/or thiefs while parked gives me a little peace of mind.
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Yes, it can go under the fairing. I've had mine mounted under the fairing (top right side) for 2 years now. The only trouble I have is when heading directly northwest -- the signal cuts out. When I'm riding NW, I simply switch over to MP3s. All other times, it works great under the fairing. Before I put it under the fairing, I had it on an inspection sticker plate mounted on teh right mirror stem. Here's a thread with pics of that installation: [ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=118582#post118582]Garmin Zumo 500 Antenna Mount - VentureRider.Org[/ame]
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Glad you had a safe ride home. A buddy of mine has this on a t-shirt. Funny, but sadly true: http://www.bikerbastards.com/T_SHIRT_D/images/rode-my-bike.jpg
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The shock on my '06 was replaced under warranty (parts & labor). The trailer hitch is your call, but I would think it best to remove it to avoid any issues with the warranty work (Yamaha could say that pulling a trailer is not "normal" use/wear if they wanted a reason to deny coverage under the warranty).
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Conecting zumo 550 microphne.
SteveP replied to pgzehnercomcast.net's topic in GPS, Audio, Electronics
Here's the [ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=494]article[/ame] for splitting the front fairing to access everything inside there. And this [ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3905]article[/ame] shows the sepcifics of the AUX cable splitter. Finnaly, see Post #10 of this [ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14220]thread[/ame] for where to plug the BuddyRich cable. Good luck with the project! -
Conecting zumo 550 microphne.
SteveP replied to pgzehnercomcast.net's topic in GPS, Audio, Electronics
You need a standard stereo patch cable (male-male) for the audio out from Zumo to bike. You can plug this into the AUX input on the dash next to the tape deck or you can get a splitter and plug it in inside the fairing -- nice clean, hidden look. For audio in to the Zumo (only needed if you're going to use the Bluetooth feature and talk on your cell phone through the Zumo), get one of BuddyRich's cables. He's a member here and has teh cable all made up to just plug it into the Zumo and plug the other ends in line with the bike's wiring system. This cable plugs in inside the front fairing, too. -
Thumbs up from my end. I was proud to see you in action and agree with your sentiment 100%. Thanks to you and all who have and do serve our country!
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+1 for the longhorn dually pegs/mounts. And if you choose to get the lower wind vents, you'll be just fine - I have both the vents & the pegs mounted on my RSV with no problems at all. Good luck!
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Yes, it happened to me that way... my shock was blown (oil leak), but held air pressure just fine. Had it replaced under warranty. My oil leak was a slow one so I never had the puddle in my garage, but boy did I notice the difference when I pulled out of the shop with the new shock.
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It's worth every penny... and then some. Carbon_One's product is nothing short of top notch: sturdy, well-made and incredibly useful.