StarRider07
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I have a couple questions. I have a 07 RSV. Just got my 2 sets of J&M Elite 584 Series headsets. Is there anyone in (preferably) Edmonton that can install these in full face Shoei helmets. Anyone hear that knows how to install them professionally knows that there is some cutting to do. I am not comfortable in doing it. There is some pretty stiff plastic in the ear area. I am hoping that there is someone hear that has done this a few times and has gotten over being uncomfortable doing the install. Thanks, Greg
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Obviously he didn't read the second email: Good afternoon! You should have received a reply to your e-mail earlier. Regards, Scott
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Good morning and thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments. I will certainly forward your thoughts and suggestions to our factory liaison. This type of information is very beneficial because it allows us to tell our designers and engineers the type of motorcycles and features our customers are requesting. This motorcycle is incredibly reliable and you will undoubtedly get many years of enjoyment owning it. We have a very broad line-up and you will certainly see huge improvements and introductions in many of the other motorcycles we produce. The time will come, hopefully within the next few years, where we will return to this model and add the many improvements and upgrades you recommend. It is impossible for me to know this by e-mail but I believe your dealership could very easily ride your motorcycle and determine if the engine noises you are reporting are normal (this motorcycle does have very distinct noises and the noises are probably normal and not an indicator of any engine issues or problems). I will attach an article for you that appeared in the Globe and Mail. I regret you have not received your MP3 player and if you send me your e-mail I can investigate if it is at your dealership or in our inventory. I will share your concerns regarding the quality of the MP3 player that was provided as a gift. I had quite a few e-mails from customers that reported it worked quite well and I hope you find it suits your needs when it arrives. Regards, Scott
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Yes, I did call this number. That is how I found out they don't have an email address.
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I thought I would send another one. I sent a letter to you already today and hope to get a reply. Further to that letter, I think this might be a good tread in the VentureRider forum to watch. Go to: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15657 It would be real nice to actually have someone with Yamaha to enter comments in there. Start showing your customers that you really do care. Take a look at the guy (Gary N.) with the CB problem. Why wouldn't you look after him. Show him he is a valuable customer. Even if it is Clarion's problem, you could (as a major customer of their's)call them to see to it that they look after him. Purhaps a message to him would be a good idea. Again, the URL is: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15657 Greg
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My point exactly. They don't listen to us. Why can't they get it through their thick skulls that if they treat us good, we will keep coming back. Not to mention the good word would get around and guess what,,,,, their customer base increases. Why doesn't this click in with them???????? Greg
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I sent an email to Yamaha Canada. It is the only one I could find a way to send something to. I called Yamaha in the USA and they told me they don't have an email address (ya right). I went to Yamaha Japan web site and there is no email address there either. If anyone has an email address for Yamaha Japan, I would like to get it. Anyway, here is what I sent to Yamaha Canada. What do you think? ------------------------------------------------------------------- I would like to know why Yamaha doesn't listen to, or address, their customers concerns. Just myself, I know 5 people that are no longer Yamaha customers. A president in one of our provinces, in a Star group that fully supports Yamaha has stepped down because he has gone the HD way. I am sure that others have emailed you and you may or may not have replied. I don't know because I never see or hear Yamaha bring up concerns brought up from their customers. I just bought my 2nd Yamaha. It is a 2007 Venture. I must say that it is a very comfortable ride and my wife loves it. However, so many of us want to know a few things. And I, as a customer, would appreciate the courtesy of you answering each of these questions / concerns. I am going to rant on, but again, as a customer that has spent a lot of money on your product, has been loyal, and hopes that you want me to continue to be loyal, will address these questions and concerns. Why are you still using OLD technology on this bike? Why have you not gone to Fuel Injection on the Venture? Why still a cassette player and not a CD? Do you still buy cassettes?????????????? Why no tachometer? Other gauges?????? Why don't you take a look at a Harley dash on their touring bikes? CD Player on current and pre 2007 bikes. Built in tachometer, temp gauge, oil gauge, battery gauge, etc. NO DUMMY LIGHTS that only come on when it is too late!!!!! When I bought this bike I was told it comes with an MP3 player. I haven't got mine yet however I have seen them and the word is, it is a cheap piece of #$@#$. Why would you insult your customers that buy your high end bike with a cheap piece of crap? It is an insult and you would have been better off offering nothing at all. This little unit might have been a good offer to your customers that buy your scooters. But a Venture?? Come on. You could have offered an Ipod Nano. You know, a little class with a class bike. Maybe my next bike will be a generic bike. Why have you not addressed the whining in the motor? May that is normal, maybe not. Doesn't really bother me a whole lot but would still like to know. What about the CHIRPING sound (the George Jetson car sound) in our bikes? When I got my bike it was not there. After about 3 weeks, now it is there and it is getting louder. Now that sound is very annoying. What is it? So many of us are concerned with that chirping sound and yet I have hear or seen nothing from Yamaha regarding this. Some say it is a bad clutch basket. Is this the case? Are you leaving it up to us to correct this problem so you don't have to do a massive recall? Are you afraid to actually look after your customers?????? The chirping is starting to get quite loud in my bike. Enough to distract from the stereo playing. I suggest that you start having some quality control. More so than I am sure you already have. I suggest that your department at Yamaha Canada starts watching what their customers are saying on a forum called VentureRider.org at: http://www.venturerider.org/ There are a lot of other concerns, however this is enough for now. I am curious as to how serious you take this email and how it is dealt with. Curious to know how valuable my business is to you. Hope to have all above mentioned answered. Hope to hear from you soon, Greg
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Gear Whine-Final Result-25 percent better.
StarRider07 replied to a topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I love Mean Dog's "George Jetson car noise" description of the chirp sound. That describes the sound to a "T" hahahahaha Greg -
Gear Whine-Final Result-25 percent better.
StarRider07 replied to a topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Hey Freebird. I just bought my 07 RSV Sep 9. For the first couple of weeks I heard the whine. Didn't bother me. I traded in my Roadstar with Hard Krome DD's (very loud) to the RSV stock exhaust so believe me when I thought this was a VERY QUIET BIKE. However for the last 2-3 weeks I am now hearing that chirping sound that I swear was not there before. Is this a defect with the clutch basket. I thought I read somewhere else on this forum that the whine was normal but the chirping meant there was a problem. Is this a warrenty issue? Greg -
Just found this link in the formum: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=152 See post #9 by hale374 Greg
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I would also like to see some photos from folks that have installed this horn on the RSV Greg
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Thanks for the tip Freebird. Never thought of that. Greg
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I would never put a sub in the trunk. I think with good quality 2 way speakers and a small amp the sound should be way better than stock and louder than stock for highway listening. I am going to make sure that the 2 way speakers have a built in crossover to separate the highs so only the highs hit the tweeter. Good quality speakers will also have a larger magnet. Greg
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Could always put a sub on the passenger seat. Think the wife would understand? Greg
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Thanks Mike. Polk is supposed to be a good speaker. Greg
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Thanks Freebird. Shortly after I posted my question, I found your post with instructions. I am assuming with an amp like this and better speakers, I will be able to hear music a lot better on the highway. Is it really worth the money / effort? Later, Greg
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Has anyone changed their speakers? I am sure a lot of you have. I am thinking of replacing the speakers with decent 2 way speakers for better highs and midrange. Damn, no place for a sub! Has anyone ever added an amplifier? I am thinking of a small sized 100 watt amp (4 x 25). Is there a decent quality small compact sized amp that can be used on the Venture? Would it be relatively easy to hook up? Looking forward to your replies. Greg
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Thanks for your help. I already tried that and it didn't work. Maybe I didn't push it hard enough in fear of breaking something. I did take the arm off to examine it. I couldn't find a bend in the arm or the mounting plate. I think I will leave it up to the dealer to deal with it. Greg
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Hi Keith. I have no doubt in my mind that it is covered under warranty. Just hopes it lasts more the the fews shorts weeks I had it. I will take it every month if I have to. So, once you got the new one installed did your trunk lid stay open up high? Almost straight up? I am not talking about staying up at the auto lock open when it is about half open. Greg
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No problem, I will let you know. I think he will probably order me a new arm. Greg
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When I took the arm out, all screws were tight. I can't get it to work properly again. I guess I will go to dealer to get it fixed or replaced under warranty. I was basically just asking to see if it is a common problem. Like I said, at first the trunk lid would open up so that it was almost straight up. Did not have to hold it open wide, it would just stay there.
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That is a great idea. Would love to see it in the New Posts. Greg
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A buddy of mine has a Venture and always complained that his trunk lid did not open all the way. He would either have to hold it open or let it rest on the half way open lock feature. Anyway, when I got my Venture he was with me and one of the first things he looked at was my trunk lid. It opened all the way, stayed up and let to close it, of course you have that double action you have to do to close it. Anyway, last week, after only having the bike for 3 weeks or so, mine started doing the same thing. Is this a common problem? Is there a fix for it other than removing the arm? That is what he ended up doing. I don't really want to do that. Thanks Greg
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Is there space or a place to install a small amp - say 100 amp (4x25) within the fairing in a 07 Venture? Has anyone done this? I think with an amp supplying 25 watts to each speaker and good quality 2 way or even 3 way speakers, the sound would be fantastic at whatever speed you are traveling. Greg
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Hi Cruiserfan. Will this Led replacement fit in the 07 Venture tail light? I guess would be the same housing on the 05 and 06. Greg