dave_wells

Post some pictures Check the tires -- replace the if that old I would check the condition of the screens - Mine is an 05 I have a few patches Pack the bearing when you buy it don't think to long if you think it is a good deal

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Happy Birthday Sorry we were not able to make it down to visit Have a great day

I run mine at 42

Thanks Don It made a big difference in handling on both the Venture and the RSTD About 30 minutes to do both with the proper tools....

That bike was Up at Quaker Stake in Columbus and Lube some time last month I was checking it --- Looks Good

campfire12 lives in Wintersville he just recently picked up a book He was looking to hit some stops Dan is his name Send him a PM I was talking with Robin about a meet and Eat in Marietta OH in July some time Down at the Boat House BBQ I will post the details soon

Robin and I have hit 35 stops and about 1000 miles We have met some cool people Found some new roads We get to see how the locals are either in a Bar ,Dealership or Restaurant Today we went to Bucyrus Oh found a place with home mad Brats Not a big fun of them . I have to see these are good Also Bucyrus is known for its bratwurst festival Then the Crazy fox saloon just a biker bar friendly people Well it turns out it was a speakeasy / hotel Al Capone used when he visited from Chicago The basement is still as it was in the days all the booths have brick dividers Two tunnels to get out on either end Keeps you from getting shot It been there since 1916 Something different this year

My 06 RSTD New 160 miles to reserve That was short lived I have 52,000 on it now no one has been able to figure out the mystery of low MPG Highway speeds are very poor back roads a little better Still 30 mpg if I'm lucky 25 mpg pulling a trailer Almost the same mileage as my 96 Jimmy Not Stayin much Synced carbs / new plugs / sea foam / fuel filter / air filters / spark plugs / Tire pressure / regular oil changes The only thing I changed I am running Metzler tires Running these same tires on my venture with great Mpg The RSTD is due for tires so I may try something else and see what changes Checked for air leaks Got some opinions from members 2 dealers and no input Only thing I have not done is carb rebuild Figure it out pass it on Dave ....

Grab a tent and come on up A great group of people Some very knowledgeable members to help answer any questions An all round good time

Real simple to install I ordered it and had it in 2 days

Cool !!!!! Robin and I are Hooked on that show

Well we were out for 300 miles today we did about 44 MPG on the 00 Venture with 2 up Now I need get out on the RSTD and see what I can do

Robin and I hit 8 stops today Total of 210 mile we covered just about everything from Marysville Honda ( that F6 B is Sweeeeet) down to Hocking hills motorcycle ranch. The day started out a little wet A stop at Iron Pony for Yamaha demo days no rides till dry so we moved on ( no Ventures either ) It seemed every place we hit had a venture to sell With the exception of the only two Yamaha dealers go figure Just a fun day Next week head out to Steubinville Oh for some great roads and hit another group of stops Anyone want to meet up PM us

Thanks for the feedback on the vibration I assumed it was ok I hit about 80 and it smooths out If not I would rather fix it before I am left stranded

Now that I have 1 of each.. They run very different My 2006 tour deluxe purchased new in 06 I have never been happy about the feul mileage on the RSTD I remember the first time I hit reserve 160 miles From the on it slowly degraded to 120 - 135 this woul be about 4.5 gallons Pulling a trailer is another story that's to be expected I have .. Current miles 52,000 1up or 2 up same results Tried all grades of fuel Tire pressure 41 rear. 36 front Run sea foam half can twice a season Changed the plugs every season Carb sync 2 times Semi synthetic oil Check the filters replace the filters as needed Changed the fuel filter 3 times so far Fuel pump 3 years old I run metzler me 880 Now the 2000 venture I recently bought.. 28,000 miles Saturday was the first long day out riding about 300 miles Fueled up one time fuel light was on for 15 miles --- 185 miles a little over 4.5 gallon Same - tires,oil,plugs, The thing I do notice is the venture is A little rough ridding in 5th gear than the RSTD The same after a tire replacement I know it's an OD gear mostly when I get around 70 mph I use 5th or on long flat runs I would like some input on what I may do if anything to improve the range on the RSTD Does anyone have input on the 5 th gear vib on the venture Thanks guys

Needed a rear tire replaced I take a ride over to the dealer I use and like Talking about tires I use the Metzler 880 He has one in stock which he never does I asked can you do it today turns out he is short handed and does not have the time his helper has been out sick all week and he has 3 things to get done So I ask what if I help ya get the bike you are working on done and then put my bike on the lift and I can take it apart I will learn something and you get your other stuff done Well he agreed I learned how to change out my rear wheel Now I want a lift That was nice and made the job much easier for sure

roll and ride http://www.ridinon.com/home/home.htm Ridinon mag has this going on This is the first time I have heard of it I have to say it looks like a great way to get out and see the area I am thinking the Friday b4 Dons MD of getting out and hitting some of the stops in the Cleveland area Memorial Day weekend maybe the Cincinnati area down to Rabbit Hash KY A meet up and a day of riding hitting some stops with some members would be fun

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Went out tested it sounds great while on the road I did have to re wire it connected to the battery caused a loud buzz when I exelerarted So I connected it the the acceressory plug under the seat Worked like a charm.....

The audio is mounted Dumb ass me dropped the little amp and damaged the power button It is working for now not sure how long I can find another The button is loose This has some decent sound for $60.00 + 40.00 for two P clamps I just need to get it up to speed and see I think it will be fine

This is about two years old Robin and I

I am not to far from Iron Pony If you are up for lunch message me Up the road from there in Westerville OH are a couple of places I need a new helmet anyway so

http://www.customdynamics.com/motorcycle_dynamic_clusters.htm I can look for a pic I have one not sure where I can snap another later