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What type of earplugs do people wear to cut down noise in when wearing headsets? I have access to foam or rubber
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My order since going to the Edsets would be a bit different. With past headsets, I would agree with you. After the Edsets though, I place the headsets ahead of the bikes speakers by a long shot.
I've not tried the earbuds but may one of these days. The Edsets module has a earbud jack built in so you can just plug them in and use them instead of the headset speakers if you choose to. I've been happy enough with the Edset speakers though that I just haven't tried it. I have no doubt that they would sound better though.
Freebird,
what model of edsets did you order, again I am ok mechanically but i am afraid of ordering too little of too much electronically. Thanks
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i just took a trip from houston to abilene and went to bike week with my wife. at 80 mph the intercom is useless as is the stereo. and yes i know how to ajust av and ect. my question is? without changing the electronics, exactly what parts do I need to use earbuds and my venture and if I buy these with edsets or something else what do I need to get. I wish some one who has waded through this would give me the part nos. for what they have found useful. Thanks in advance. I am electronically challanged is why I am asking so much.
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Didn't say what samsons you are looking at. I have a set of samson fishtales and barons nasty boys. fishtales much quieter. Having said that I just went back to stock. I prefer the quiet. I guess I'm getting old. which is better than not getting old.
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Thanks,
I live in pasadena not familiar with Blanco.
Ron
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I went back to stock exhaust, unfortunatley one of the muffler gaskets is leaking and I have a trip coming up and might not have time to get a replacement shipped. my question is: I cant hear the leak but I can feel it. will i damage anything by riding anyway. thanks for the help
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I'd expand on that and add that today's "beginner" bikes are larger and significantly more powerful than the "Hot" bikes were in 1968 (When I started to ride). Makes me wonder how many "new" riders climbed on board their shinner new "beginner" bike and promptly scared the HE double hockey sticks out of themselves and consequentially NEVER actually became a rider? My first "big" bike was a nice year old Yamaha 305 cross country (32 horses if memory serves). Coming off a 90 Bridgestone I scared the crap outta myself taking it the 35 miles to the Yamaha shop, only to find out that it was only running on ONE cylinder!!! If it had been my first bike, I'm not sure I'd have ridden anymore...just a thought..
I always have thought the same thing. I started with a honda 50, progressed to a 305 and when I was 17 bought Bonneville. With eachstage I was surprised by the jump in power. To go out and buy a HD or a Raider for a first bike is insanity. My Yammi dealer will tell stories of people who have bought the biggest bike they can afford and promptly driving into the canal across from the shop!!. On youtube there is a video of a man on what has to be a CVO electra glide on a ride that lasted 13 seconds before he hits a car in the parking lot.
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I have the same issue on my venture. I lowered mine when I bought it. should have lowered the front too from what i hear. One thing I did do to improve the handling is put a roadstar front tire. seems to improve the handling. also at slow speeds practice using the rear break and NEVER put on the fronts with the front end turned either way. you want to be pointed straight ahead when finally stopping. Just my experience. I guess a lot depends on what bike you are comparing it to. when I bought my Venture the dealership manager even warned me that they were top heavy and I wasn't going to win any slow ride contests and most of the people he knew had put one on the ground. And this is from the dealer. I have learned to ride differently than when on my raider and have never put my venture on the ground. Mostly because I am aware of the issue. also a small bit of advice. never but never park on a downhill slope if the front escape route is blocked. The venture does not push uphill well. hope this helps..
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I think i will start taking a scenic route to work, thanks for the info. I'll just tell my wife I'll be late for dinner because its good for the bike.
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I just finished the water temp voltmeter and oil pressure gauge install. I have a 4.1 mile trip to work where most of my milage is put on. I get poor milage usually and I was wondering. My engine doesn't even get to where the fan kicks on by the time I get to work and my oil pressure at idle is 20. when i take a longer trip ;the idle oil pressure is about 10, which is to be expected as the viscosity decreases. I wonder if my short trip mileage is bad because the engine is not warm enough? I remember I think between naps in my thermo classes many(38) years ago that the higher temps are more efficient as a rule. any thoughts?
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all finished, rode around to check it out. no leaks, oil pressure 60+ at throttle, water between 190,210. thanks to all on this website.
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Thanks for the help
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can you guys help? what is the difference in a wire labled Y/R on the wiring diagram and R/Y? is one color continuous and the other striped? if so, what is what.
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finally just pushed until it and my bicep broke. I got it loose and my arm hurts. It almost acted like it was cross threaded at first but came out fine. I have threatened the mechanic at my local shop to execute him if he ever used the strong loctite on my bike. I know this came from the factory. I wonder what those plugs were intended for. Also if you have your venture lowered without the shorty stand, a small amount of oil comes out.
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hey guys,
I am having a B*tch of a time getting the 10MM plug out of the cylinder head are you guys using a socket and then tapping on it with a hammer or what. I am always afraid of breaking something(usually my fingers). got the oil on fine
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I have been looking at Hannigan for several years, dealer said they would honor warranty on engine and electronics that are Yamaha. I have a question about insurance. How hard is it to insure and what are the rates compared to a motorcycle.
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i am experiencing a similar problem. There several threads on this site on this. one suggestion is to clean and put dielectric grease on thr connections in the front fairing. my dealer said it is covered under warranty. My bike is a 2007, garage kept, with 16,000 miles on it.
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Do you recall what any of the Harley's did?
If you look on the various websites a stock hd 96 cu in is ~ 61 hp. roadstar is about the same, stratoliner or raider about 85. All rear wheel.
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I just had my 2006 RSTD triked using the Hannigan kit and couldn't be happier. My reason was for health, bad shoulders, but I love the way it handles and rides. There are numerous kits out there so you will have to decide which one fits you best. I can only comment on the Hannigan conversion and I can tell you that it is first class. It will cost you a little more than some of the other kits though. I went with Hannigan because of the supension, the quality of the components and the looks. All of the supension and drive components except for the differential are from the Honda CRX sports car. The differential is from a ford thunderbird. It has braided stainless steel brake lines and michielen tires. The fiberglass is very thick and blends well with the lines of the Venture/RSTD. I have people tell me that it looks like it was factory built by Yamaha. Which ever way you go I think you will be happy to be on three wheels. I find I am much more relaxed now and can ride all day with no fatigue. Good luck with your decision.
I am considering Hannigan for my 07 venture, I was wondering how your dealer is concerning the warranty. will they still handle the parts except for the drive? just wondering what other folks experience has been. I also am short and at low speeds have to think way to much about what I am doing.
Another one of my letters got published in the newspaper...
in Watering Hole
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I've owned labs, and golden retrievers, none of them have bitten but labs are ranked high on the list of number of dog bites. why? because approx 150,000 labs are registered wtih the AKC each year next is shepards or goldens at 50, 000 apiece. and this is only registerd. however labs may bite, but I have never heard of one savaging a human. dogs bite pits kill and mame. On the news when you hear of a Pit killing a child is the statement"but he was always such a nice dog"