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  1. Pecker
    Hope you enjoy your Birthday!
  2. Pecker
    I owned a '92 for a couple of years. That bike was BAD fast:bowdown:, didn't like to turn though. I had some of my most thrilling rides on that bike, lotta smiles while blowing by the plastic crotch rockets. The seat was unbearably uncomfortable, the only aftermarket option was a pricey Corbin. I ended up trading it in for a Honda CBR 600, not nearly as quick off the line as Mr. Max, but I could ride circles around a V-Max on that CBR. All in all, I would love to have a V-Max again, that engine is as close to perfection as I have ridden. Dave
  3. Pecker
    Problem solved! I flushed the brake fluid, lightly sanded the front rotors, scuffed the front pads and pulled the lever off and cleaned & lubed. Not sure what the fix was, I'm leaning more toward the fresh fluid and sanding the rotors but I'm not positive. Regardless, this will be part of my annual maintenance moving forward. Thanks for all the good suggestions, once again $12 well spent. Dave
  4. Pecker
    Thanks for the input. My plans are to flush the brake fluid (never a bad idea), revisit the frnt brake lever-clean and lube as needed, while the reservoir is empty I will pull the plunger and boot to see if any gunk is built up in there, lightly sand the rotors, and either replace the front pads or de-glaze the ones currently in use. My feeling is it's something fairly simple that I need to add to my yearly maintenance list. I'll keep you posted. Dave
  5. Pecker
    Yes, the calipers are releasing, the wheel spins free.
  6. Pecker
    Thought I might need to add a little more info. I have already cleaned and lubed the lever pivot, I could not see any signs of wear. I have also checked my runout on both front rotors, they are straight and true. I have also cleaned the slide clips for the brake pads, thinking the pads were sticking on the caliper. Dave
  7. Pecker
    My '05 Tour Deluxe is having some serious front brake issues, need ideas on where to start. The bike has about 50k on it, I'll admit, the brake fluid is about a year over due on flushing. My problems are these: the front brake lever is hard to squeeze - meaning if I squeeze the lever with the normal force to moderatly slow down, I barely get any braking action, if I squeeze harder the brakes just about lock up; other issue- when I do find that sweet spot in the front brake lever for good moderate braking, the brakes pulsate pretty bad (like a warped disc) and the front end dances all over the place. Needless to say, this thing is scary to try to ride. I hope with all of these brilliant minds here, I might find an answere Thanks, Dave
  8. Pecker
    Sounds like Englands courts are very much like the American judicial system. The driver (who was uninsured!!!) that killed a motorcyclist can't be held responsible because her tire were mismatched. IN-FREAKING-CREDIBLE! I'm sure that makes the victims family all warm and fuzzy.
  9. Pecker
    I watched maybe 1 minute, can't stand that noise some people refer to as music. Just a bunch of idiots jumping around screaming. But the game has been pretty good! Dave
  10. Pecker
    In the perfect world, yes, most quality mechanics would find the root cause. Here in the real world, Yamaha isn't paying the mechanic to determine exactly why the engine expired, they are paying for a tear down, inspection and parts replacement. Usually the flatrate time for warranty coverage is not realistic, the job almost always takes longer than flatrate, thusly the mech isn't inclined to spend alot of time playing detective. The regional field engineer would be the person to determine exactly what went wrong, that info rarely trickles down to the dealership service depts. Dave
  11. Pecker
    Awesome weather here in SC today, mid 60's and sunny! Rode a good 250 miles, lunch and a peach enchilada thrown in the middle. Nice way to thaw out in late January. Glad to not have to work Saturdays anymore. I hope others in the area were able to get out and enjoy the beautiful day. Dave
  12. Pecker
    This is pretty standard procedure to have the customer pay up front for the tear down. The dealership has to pay the mechanic, and if Yamaha, for some strange reason, does not cover the repairs, then the dealership is left holding the bag. Remember, Yamaha is covering the warranty not the dealership. Yamaha is wanting to see the exact failure before they will approve or deny coverage, thusly the engine needs to be removed and torn down first. Once Yamaha sees that there was a part failure and approves repairs under warranty, you should recieve a refund. Dave
  13. Pecker
    I have worked at our local Yamaha shop here in Columbia, handling issues just like what you have here. I don't see any reason why Yamaha would deny coverage. Get your maintenance records together (just in case), talk to the service manager and explain what happened, and be patient. The service manager will have to call Yamaha for authorization, that may take several days. Then the mechanic will have to do a tear down to inspect the innards, this may take a few days. After Yamaha has the final repair cost, they will issue an approval, the mechanic will order the parts, and then put your bike back together. My guess would 1 to 2 months and you should be riding again. Stay in touch with the service manager to see how things are progressing, if you are dissatified with how things are being handled, call Yamaha customer service, they can and will look into things. Good luck, and if I can help in any way, send me a PM Dave
  14. Pecker
    Happy Anniversary to you guys, and wish you many many more!
  15. Pecker
    I have been running that tire on the rear for a couple of years and have never heard any noise. I just change the front over to the Spitfire in the MT90 size, still quiet as a mouse. I ride solo mostly, so your noise may be from the extra wieght of your passenger and luggage. Just a thought. Oh, my tire pressures are 37 psi in the front and 41 psi in the rear. Dave
  16. Pecker
    I gotta represent the youngins on this site here. Metallica - anything they have ever recorded Stone Temple Pilots Godsmack - if you have never listened to them, at least check out "Voodoo" Ozzy Creed I can't list them all, but these are my most favorites As far as the ultimate "Road Tune", I would have to say Jackson Brown - "Running on Empty" or George Thorogood (spelling?) "Bad to the Bone" are it for me. Dave
  17. Pecker
    They will bolt right up, no problems. Dave
  18. Pecker
    I don't know how the 93 octane gasoline ever got named "premium". The only difference between the 87 octane and the 93 octane gas is the octane. 93 octane isn't more refined or derived from better crude than the lower octane stuff. Extra octane is added to it to slightly retard the fuel ignition, thats what octane does, the higher the octane rating the slower the fuel will ignite. Our bikes do not need the 93 octane fuel, it does not improve performance or burn cleaner, it just burns slightly slower. You can use it if you like, that just means more of your hard earned money going to the greedy oil barons. That's my two cents, take it for what it's worth. Let the flaming begin. Dave
  19. Pecker
    Maybe you got a Canada Goose stuck in yer air filter? Sorry, just couldn't resist. Seriously, can you approximate the location of the "honking"? Maybe in the air intake track or the filters. Just throwing darts here. I have never noticed any strange noise in mine when the choke knob is pulled. Dave
  20. Pecker
    I have never "NAMED my bikes. Didn't even give it a second thought, if I had, I would have run out of names by now, too many bikes! Geezer Glide is hilarious :crackup:! My wife calls my current bike my "Mistress" or "Bi$%H", depends on how bad I have ticked her off. I have put more miles on and spent more time riding my RSTD than any other bike I have ever owned. So, I guess her nicknames are justifiable. Dave
  21. Pecker
    I am running aftermarket exhaust, not aftermarket coils. No serious changes to the carbs are needed. I did shim the needles, got a little crisper throttle, and took care of the off throttle popping. Checked it with an exhaust analyzer, and it's dead nuts on through the entire throttle range. I have heard good reports using the Dyna ignition box, it allows you to adjust the advance curve and the rev limits. I haven't spent the $ to see it first hand though. I would try the ignition box first before buying new coils, that might get you what you are looking for. Hope this helps. Dave
  22. Pecker
    Now that's funny!! Dave (an old school Intimidator fan)
  23. Pecker
    You would win that bet, decals with clear coat on top. They are even uglier in person, looks VERY cheap. Yamaha should have just left them off. Dave
  24. Pecker
    How much money have I put into my bike? Well... the answer varies according to who you ask. My wife would say "Wayyyyy too much". My answer is - Not nearly enough! Of course, if I had my way, everything on it would be custom made and triple chrome plated! I can't put a dollar amount on what I have spent, probably don't want to know exactly how much! Dave
  25. Pecker
    Do you carry a 130-90-16 tire for the front on the 2nd Gens? I'll be needing a new front soon, and I'd rather spend my money doing business with a dedicated VentureRider. (Especially one that offers a 15% discount!) Dave
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