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    I had the Butler mod done on my seat.... It didn't work for me. I hade intense tailbone pain before AND after the Butler mod.... then I tried a saddlemen road sofa (hard as a brick)... now I have a russell daylong.... and I LOVE it!!! Rode 6500 miles in 2 weeks last year and this year we did 4300 miles in ONE week.... Minimal Tailbone discomfort!!! No discomfort on the first trip... slight discomfort on the second... maybe due to the miles Versus time issue... might be due to me losing 35 + pounds.... The seat is custom made for YOU!!!!!! I HIGHLY recommend it. That being said... for the money, try the Butler mod first!!! It works well for a LOT of the people here!!!!
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    I hope it fixes it TOO!!! Good luck..... just in case... did you read earlier in my post how to "Gravity feed" it???? Bypass the pump???? Might wanna check it out... just in case!!!
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    No....not "yet".... I have to call my local dealer and see if they will replace it under warrenty. I know they will if it FAILS... but not sure if they'll take my word for it that it's a pump.....
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    Changed my fuel filter today (Thanks for the "How to" V7GOOSE!!!) Only took about 15-20 minutes.... wasn't THAT bad!!!! Bike has been running fine ....... Kinda wish it would act up again.... so I can figure out wat's going on... for SURE!!!
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    V7Goose, Thank you so much. You all are a great help!!! Much appreciated!!! I'll get that filter changed asap.... and see what happens..... I'm kind of leaning towards a fuel pump issue, since I rode it to work today and everything was fine... but I'm due for a new filter anyway!!! Thanks again for all the help guys!!
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    Mike, Thanks for the info! And if I'm reading it correctly.... I don't need spare hose??? Just connect the fuel filter inlet hose straight to the carb???
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    Thanks.....I'm a little overdue.......
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    do I have to get one from Yamaha??? Or is there an aftermarket one that is as good??? I know if it says "Yamaha" on it.... it's gonna cost about 3 times more!!!
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    So.... what is the recommended interval for changing the fuel filter????
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    you think that the "grade" of gas made a difference??? I'm leaning towards a fuel pump myself....
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    I thought of that... and I'm sure I'm due for one.... but, I don't know how it would go bad then suddenly be OK for the rest of the ride home....
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    On my last trip I put a 2 1/2 gallon gas can in the "Cooler" storage bay of my time out trailer. I hooked a rubber hose to the gas can vent nipple and drilled a hole in the back of the cooler storage area to allow for expansion from heat. It never leaked , siphoned out or expanded the can. Worked PERFECTLY!!!
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    I don't want to "steal" this thread... but.... are there "Symptoms" to a loose steering head adjustment???? My bike feels a little "wobbly" in turns. Is this a sign if needing an adjustment???
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    Hey Mike.... I can't seem to find a "how to"type of post on gravity feed....... can you help me out with a link???? It would be MUCH appreciated..
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    Thanks for the info Mike!!! I'll look it up right now!!!!
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    No.... no "vacuum" sound when releasing the fuel cap..... The thing that bothers me ...is that the fuel pump was clicking very slowly.... Normally, in the morning, it will click very quickly and slow down as it builds pressure (right?)... so if it was starved for gas... wouldn't it have clicked very quickly????? ( Is my thinking right on this??? or am I confused...again??)
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    So... I was riding home ('08 with 30k miles) from work this evening... and out of the blue, It acts like it's running out of fuel. Spitting and sputtering and finally just died. I took off the fuel cap and peeked in the tank... PLENTY of gas. Cycled the key... heard the fuel pump running... but it was running "slowly".... after several attempts and key cycles.... she fired up and ran fine the rest of the way home..... anybody have any Ideas???? I checked the battery connections and they were tight. Not sure what else to check...especially since it runs FINE now...... I know it's under warrenty.... but if I bring it in... they won't find anything since it's running fine now.....
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    I used this one on a 2 week 6800 mile trip with no problems whatsoever!!! http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/677/GranCruise-Bag
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    Hey Warrior, I was in the same situation as you. The pillow top didn't work for me but the wife LOVED it. First I had the driver's seat redone several times by a buddy that owns a Auto trim shop... no good, Then I had Rick Butler do his Mod on my seat... a lot better, but still wasn't happy (no offence to Rick, a LOT of people LOVE his seat mod and it's well worth the money to see if it'll work for YOU). Next, I tried the saddlemen Road Sofa... worked for me, but the wife HATED it!!! So... I ordered a Russel Day Long seat. Had them build the front seat custom for me, and they just recovered the wifes seat, with NO change to the cushion, to match my NEW rider's seat.... now, FINNALLY, we are BOTH happy!!!! And if I recall... it was less than 600 bucks.
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    Ok.... so I towed the trailer on a small trip... 260 miles each way.. to visit a cousin and see how it towed. I left home with 15psi in the tires.. I had to refill with fuel at only 110 miles on a full tank!! Thought maybe I hadn't filled as much as usuall so THIS time filled 'er ALL the way up..... 1 bar on the guage at 105 miles. UUUGH!!! Was very dissapointed. Trailer towed great though... nice and smooth. THEN, on the way home, I put 35 psi in the trailer tires........ 157 miles on a tankful with 1 bar left on the guage. Made it home on that tank with 1/3 of a tank still left..... I think I'll leave 'em at 35. Still towed great. hit the bumps a "little" harder.... but not bad. Thanks again for all your input. Thought you mike like to hear my findings.......
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    Thanks for the detailed explanation VGoose!!! NOW... I DO "get it". As I was reading your comment I was thinking... "OH YEA!!!" And you were correct in thingking that I was relating it to car tires.... I've been a mechanic for 25+ years..... Thanks again... well done on the explanation..
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    I'm not trying to start an arguement... just dont understand the theory...
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    How would an alignment problem wear the center tread off??? An "Alignment" problem, be it toe in or toe out will wear the leading edge tread..... Over-inflation wears the center tread... Correct me if I'm wrong. (i've been wrong before..)
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    Thanks again everyone. That's why I LOVE being a member of this site!! Always plenty of info out there.
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    Thanks for the advice. Seems like opinions vary greatly on this.....
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