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    And just like that, it died....

    in Watering Hole

    Posted

    What's the deal with these 2ndGen ignition switches. It's like a plague... One of those rites of life... It's so bad owners need to carry around a by-pass kit just in case. Yamaha could have done better than that..

     

    You would think by now Yamaha would offer a "recall" and replace for free...

     

    ops..what am I thinking..:whistling: :stirthepot:

     

     

    Had the new Avon's put on

    in Watering Hole

    Posted · Edited by Eck

    Hey Ponch, I didn't think Avon made white wall tires for the Venture... where did you get them and what is the product number??? :scratchchin:

     

     

    See attached files for places to purchase Avon White Walls, including prices:

    Selling Venture-Comparing Venture to Streetglide

    in Watering Hole

    Posted

    I have a friend who rides with me who has a road glide, and if I ever went to buy a Harley, I would buy a road glide..

     

    He and I put many a mile on together and his road glide runs like a top, his stereo sounds great, and there is somehting about the way it looks going down the highwayt at 70 mph that catches my eye.. He has not had one problem with is since he bought it two years ago, and he runs the tar out of it..

     

    Yep, if I ever decided to switch to Hrley, it would be a road glide...

    but I love my liquid silver as I just about have it fixed up now where I want it..:thumbsup2:

    Garmin Zumo/VR Member List

    in GPS, Audio, Electronics

    Posted

    I read that one but if I am reading it right it downloads on the hard drive..I was thinking of having it only on a SD Card..Thanks though.Tom

     

     

     

     

    Heck yea....this sure would be nice if one of you wizzards could figure it out..:thumbsup2:

    Then you could figure out how to down load all the tech articles to a SD card.....and we could carry the tech articles with us as we ride too...

    I have every 2nd gen tech article printed out and I carry them in a minilla folder on my bike now, but it sure would be nice to have them on a SD card...

    The loaded SD cards could be used to make nice door prizes or gifts at our rallies......:whistling:

    I Need a cool Name..

    in Watering Hole

    Posted

    BLue Ice (hey, like you said and going with what Redneck said, you wanted something cool)

     

    Ice cube....this name cant get any cooler..

     

    Chillin blue / Blue chillin

     

    Just Chillin

     

    Be chillin

     

    Been chillin

     

    Am chillin

     

    I chillin

     

    Was Chillin

     

    2 cool blue (2 wheels, cool, and bike is blue)

     

    cool 2 blue

     

    cool beans............:rotf:....

    Frosty.......

     

    Frosty blue

     

    Frost bite.........

     

    yea man...im on a roll :rasberry:

    Knocking noise in the engine

    in Watering Hole

    Posted

    Yep, I agree with V7Goose on this one..

     

    It is a normal process for the dealer to tell you they have to tear into it it to see what the cause is.

     

    After they establish what the noise is they then try to determine the root cause of the failure and meanwhile Yamaha leads them step by step on what they can and can not do so that they can keep track of every step of the repair and begin the preventive / corrective cycle for future manufacturing awareness..

     

    I would not worry about it at all..it is covered under warrenty. and if you take it to the place that did all your scheduled oil changes.. our in for a cost free repair...just ask them for a "loaner" to ride until you can get yours back..

     

    They may not give you a "loaner" until they figure out the cause, but hey... you should not loose riding time because of an engine failure that is covered under warrenty...

    boots

    in Watering Hole

    Pro 1 Tach kit

    in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)

    Posted

    I do not think the cables will be long enough and I truely feel you will have interferrence with the cassette door...

    I would also think you would have the possibility of the bottom (base) hitting the plastic ignition / gas tank cover when turning the handle bars all the way in one direction or the other..

     

     

    I would like to know how it turns out if you do get it installed..please let me know.:thumbsup2:

     

    lookin for some stuff

    in Watering Hole

    Posted · Edited by Eck

    Check with Eck he may have some of the parts in the club collection he operates.

     

     

    Your right on there Redneck :thumbsup2:

     

     

    I am at work right now, but I know of one I have that I took it off my 05 Silverado when I installed the driving lights, and the bar is the same as the one on the RSV and has the rubber ends on it.

     

     

     

    I just checked the free parts list (link attached below) and there is not a turn signal light bar listed..but I do have the one from my 05 silverado.

     

    You can check on this link for any other parts you may need:

     

    http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15244

    barrel trailer 4 sale

    in Trailer Talk

    Posted

    I think the link you provided is undergoing some maintenance right now...:whistling:

    This UsedEverywhere.com site is currently undergoing maintenance. If you have reached the site at 4am Central Time (US/Central) then the maintenance is expected to complete at around 5:20am. Otherwise the maintenance is unscheduled and we suggest trying back every 15 minutes.

    Thank you for your patience!

    HELP !!

    in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)

    Posted

    Just a thought not knowing exactly how bad it is bent or out of alignment...

    Maybe you could use your small sissor jack from your car, and piece of a 2x4...

    You can place the jack & piece of 2/4 between your tire and frame and then you can slowly screw out the jack and "control" the pressure and distance that you push the frame out..????

    A phot speeks a thousand words..maybe post a pic or two of the bent frame so I (or we) can see how it is bent, and what direction it needs to be adjusted... :think:..then maybe we can come up wiht an idea or two that may help you.

    Deadwood NC Meet&Eat

    in Picture Folder

    Posted

    Great Pics and hey Eck what do you expect from a Ghost town?

     

    Hey........Good point Saltydawg.........I didnt think of it that way...:rotf:

    I did a search on Deadwood, and it looks ike a really neat place.

    Wouldnt mind going there some day to check it out.......:whistling:

    Low speed pulsing problem

    in Watering Hole

    Posted

    My suggestions are:

    Jack the front wheel off the ground.

    Place a small 2x4 block in front of your tire and as close as you can to the front of the tire but not touching the tire, just very very close to the tire.

    Then by hand, you slowly (very slowly) turn the tire and carefully watch to see if the tire touches the 2x4. Make sure the 2x4 is as close to the tire as you can get it with out it touching before you start.

    If the tire does rub or touch the 2x4 you could have a bent, (or out of round), rim.

    Another test:

    Again with the front wheel off the floor.

    Squeeze the front brake lever. Pump it up good and squeeze it about 4 or five times.

    Now again slowly turn your front wheel and dilligently listen & feel if the rotor is "dragging" on the front brake pads..itmay touch just a tiny bit, but Im saying you are checking for a "drag" where it becomes harder to turn the tire...

    If it does become harder to turn, you could have a warped rotor, or your front caliper may be sticking and not releasing properly.

    Another test:

    Check the oil level in the front forks.

    I would never ever think that the dealer may have forgotten to install fork oil now ...:whistling: but hey, you never know and you could be running on air pressure only...

    you cant tell with out checking..

    I would also check the air pressure in each fork and I personally run 3 to 5 lbs in each fork..

    Caution Note: Do not use an air compressor to put air into the front fork fittings..I suggest using a small hand pump where you can control the amount you are putting in so you dont blow out the fork seals..

    You can also do the tire check, the brake caliper check and air pressure check to your rear tire to make sure it is ok too..

    New Magellian GPS for Christmas

    in GPS, Audio, Electronics

    Posted

    You will need these cables which can be purchased at you local Radio Shack for less that $20

     

    (1) ....2 Way splitter part # 42-2570

    (1).....6 FT Audio Cable part # 42-2387A

     

    You can also use a 3 way splitter if you choose for more hookups Part # 42-2458

    or if you want the ultimate audio cable then here is the gold series 6 FT cable

    Part # 42-2607

     

    How to install the splitter:

    http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3905

     

    Buddy rich blue tooth installation:

    http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15370

     

     

     

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