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  1. jarrejx
    I just posted a complete set of MM seats in the VR classifieds. If you are interested or have any questions, please ask or comment in the classified posting below. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=3271&title=mm-studded-seats&cat=7 I hope someone here can use them. If there are no takers in the next 7 days, I will list on Ebay. BTW, I have another partial set (unstudded) that does not include the passenger backrest. So, if the studs are not your thing, I can substitute the unstudded partial set for the same price. I just want to have an extra rider and passenger seat as a backup for the pillowtops. Thanx for reading. Jerry
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    I agree completely, however, YamaQman wanted to go Chrome and it does look good on his 2001 RSV. For me, the Wagner product is top shelf, looks good on MyPalomino and was a much easier install. Jerry
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    WE FINALLY GOT IT DONE. Thanx for your input Goose. The two grills are similar, however, the hole on top of this one is closed therefore, it had to be slid between the rubber grommet and the nipple at the top of the radiator, as referenced by MikeWa. We had to do the same finagling and prying on the bottom bolts to get them to seat correctly. Thanx MikeWa. YamaQman's grill is exactly like the one you described. After removing the bottom two bolts, we used a large flathead screwdriver to separate the top nipple on the radiator from the rubber grommet holding it, just enough to permit the grill to slide over the nipple. It would have been a good idea to go back and insert a couple pieces of rubber to reduce shock and rattle, although it feels pretty secure right now. I am just glad we did not have to remove radiator hoses and grills. Those type of projects are best reserved for rainy days or days when the roads are salted-n-slushy--not 67 degree November days like today. Thanx also for the phone call, mm482. This is still the best site on the Internet. BTW, SilvrT, duct tape was "warming up in the bullpen". Thanx again, Jerry
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    YamaQman and I are trying to install this radiator grill on his 2001 RSV. It did not come with instructions and we are at a loss as to whether the radiator needs to be removed to complete installation. Does anyone have experience with this grill? It was purchased on ebay from autotrimdirect. Not sure how long it will take to get an answer from them.
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    What amazed me the most is such a result could be achieved from a "rattle can" of paint. The SEM Color Coat is a little costly $18.00 plus $17.00 for the Vinyl Prep., but still a lot cheaper than new or re-upholstered seats.
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    If only my brain had been working before I began, I would have asked you and did it right the first time. Oh well, your suggestions should still work when I bring the seats inside this winter and finish what I started. Thanx for the confirmation and the compliments.
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    ...for passing on Sylvester's inspiration for putting the pillow top seats on the MM and for letting us know that it's possible to paint the covering material. I found some used pillowtop seats awhile back. Unfortunately, the seller did not have the passenger back rest. I wanted to go darker than the stock MM color and found the SEM Color Coat in Camel color. Man, was I surprised at how well it covered the black seats and with the elasticity of the paint. I liked the color so much that I decided to paint several other trim pieces on MyPalomino. If I had not emptied the can, I probably would have went to the air box covers and other non-chrome trim pieces. Still may do it as winter project. I do have a question though...how did you get the paint into the crevices of the seat material, mainly in the rider's seat near the tailbone area? Should I have painted the crevices and allowed those areas to dry before painting the rest of the seat? Thanx again for the inspiration. Jerry
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    There are 6 MMs currently listed on cycletrader.com. Try this link: http://www.cycletrader.com/Yamaha-Motorcycles/search-results?type=Motorcycle|356953&make=Yamaha|2321194&year=1999:2006&zip=46320&radius=any&keyword=venture&sort=year:desc&page=3 Unfortunately, none in the immediate vicinity to the QuadCities. Closest appears to be St. Cloud, MN. However, there are a couple in GA., where the venturerider membership is strong, so you should have no problem getting someone to kick the tires for you. One of the many benefits of this site is having others with years of experience in RSVdom, to aid you in the search for what you want. When I was searching for MyPalomino several years ago, I vicariously kicked the tires on MM's in Texas, KY, NJ and Minnesota through the help of members of this forum. I settled on the NJ bike with 32K miles and 25K miles later, I have never regretted my choice. The help of fellow ventureriders made the process almost seamless, especially since they knew better than I what issues to look for in the bikes for sale. Success in your search, Jerry
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    Heck I would like to get one of the Scorpion Exo 900 helmets in XL please I hear you whistling, Sleeperhawk. How did those headsets treat you this season? If I can first clear my schedule for this weekend then avoid taking a long ride on what may be the last good weather weekend of the year, I would be glad to scout the wares of this auction, report back on Friday night and attempt to secure some of these goodies for anyone I can help. At the Chgo. Sports & Cycle auction earlier this year, dray and I made a spur of the moment attempt to coordinate his bidding on some RSV saddlebags, but bidding got frenzied and I dropped out. Afterwards, I found out that the inflated price only bought one (1) bag, even though the box was big enough for two. (the buyer found out at the same time) I was glad we lost that one. The bidding on the cycle lifts also seemed to be unreasonably high, although I admit to not knowing what those things are really worth. But if I can make it on Friday, I can snap some pix of items you may be interested in and you can give me your highest bid amount then we can see what happens. Obviously, I can not guarantee that I will be able to place your bid, as the auctioneer will be running multiple rings throughout the day. Last time, I missed all of the lube and fluids. If we win the item you could just simply send the money to my PP account and we can discuss shipping or transport, in the case of a motorcycle lift, later. Just a thought, which right now depends upon the 50/50 chance of clearing my schedule on Friday and the 30% chance that I will be able to ignore the call of the road on weather-permitting Saturday. Just sayin. I'll know more by tomorrow. Perhaps, if other members are planning to attend we can divide up the members' wish lists and make a impromptu mini-M&G out of it. They did sell hot dogs, nachos and popcorn last time. No ice cream though. Let me know your thoughts. Jerry
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    I just received mailing in today's mail announcing going out of business auction for Chicago Cycle, Inc. in Lincolnwood, IL. Auction is this Saturday, Oct. 30th beginning at 10:00 am. Preview is Friday. Chicago Cycle is (was) a very large dealership, with a primary focus toward the sportbike community, but then again, aren't they all. I am surprised by this move, as Chgo cycle has always been a prominent sponsor of the annual International Cycle Show in Chgo. This link should get you there. http://www.mikepetersonauctioneers.com/auction.php?auction_id=1072 Mike Peterson runs a pretty good auction, however, I am not sure if internet bidding is offered this time. I expect there will be a large volume of helmets, jackets, rain gear and other apparel. You may be able to get a good deal on something you need. I got a good deal on some J&M headsets at the Chgo. Sports & Cycle (different company) auction last year.
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    I'll take one of the 16 oz. size. Thanx. Jerry
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    Keep that "scanner" working, Monty. I'm gonna need your expert advice for my next Ky. Lake crappie hunt. Talk to you soon. Jerry
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    It would be prudent to exercise caution in responding to this query if your bike is still under warranty. Never know who may be reading and it sounds to me like cluthless shifting could affect warranty coverage in certain instances.
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    I want to personally thank you for taking the initiative on this issue. This thread has already given me a little insight into this devilish rear shock. My shock wept a little oil one night this summer when the humidity was very high but none since and I haven't noticed any performance issues. I read in someone else's post of a similar experience. Perhaps you can ask the engineers about the humidity factor on our shock's design. I see "venturerider emeritus" status in your future, if a reasonable and cost effective alternative results from their examination. Thanx again.
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    Nice catch, Freebird. Yes I was logged onto ebay at the time of my post. I didn't know that affected the pasting of the link in a different browser window. Lesson learned.
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    If anyone is interested: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190443834405&_trksid=p2759.l1259#v4-35 .... better yet, try the link in the following post.
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    .... http://www.venturers.org/Tech_Library/index.php?action=article&cat_id=002014&id=326
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    Front Fender

    jarrejx replied to t_hole's topic in Watering Hole

    ...earlier this year I bought some items at an auction, including several RSV fenders. I used one for my single wheel trailer and the other is still somewhere in the garage. It looks like a fender from an '08 RSV (charcoal & gray), so you would have to paint it. It has several scratches, so you would have to paint it regardless. It did not come with the chrome fender tips, however. I have some pix somewhere which I can post if you are interested. Jerry
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    My brother-n-law, YamaQman, and I were at Americade from Sunday to Saturday and just returned home the day before yesterday. We rode there with a bunch of Goldwingers. He rides a 2001 RSV (2 tone green) and I ride a MM Edition, also referred to as the Millenium Limited Edition of the RSV. It was one of the models offered by Yamaha in 2000 (hence the roman numeral MM). There were supposedly 1500 of them made, of which 1000 were shipped to the U.S. Each one was supposed to have a badge on the touring trunk indicating the production number of that unit. Mine is #538, but it wasn't mine you saw...I don't have the lower wind deflectors. I did see several other MMs at Americade. I am sorry we did not get a chance to meet you although we did catch up with a couple of other members (Scooter Bob & Jonesy) at the Expo and another one (The Joker) in the parking lot at the registration site. I believe its Diamond R that makes the saddlebag rail lights for the RSV, but I made my own with LED lights attached to acrylic inserts. Here is a link to the thread detailing how they were made: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23418 I agree that you and your scoot can never be too visible. We had a great time at Americade even though our trips there and back were mostly through rain. Maybe we'll catch you there next year. Jerry
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    Yama-Qman and I (along with about nine...GoldWingers) arrived here from Indiana on late Sunday. We're staying at the Canoe Island Lodge on Rte 9 in Diamond Point and I believe PB&J passes us every time he travels into Lake George. We met TheJoker and his blue RSV at the registration center on Monday and several other venture owners who are not members of this site. Two of them are Americade staffers that are staying here at Canoe Island. One guy said he would certainly be checking out VR.org. It would be great to see Scooter Bob again...we met him last July at RedRider's (Jeff's) maintenance day in Fond du Lac, WI. where Scooter did carb synchs on both of our bikes. Thanx again, Scooter...it helped us give those Gold Wingers a new found appreciation for these Yammies. We would love to meet up with any other VRs in this area and if dinner is not possible, maybe some ice cream at one of the shops in Lake George. My phone number is 219-689-7197. We plan on being down at the expo area sometime today and most of tomorrow. Everyone ride safe. Jerry
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    It's best to assume they have and take all precautions.
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    What is the size of your box and your tongue weight under normal load? I know you have a different hitch system but thought it might give me a gauge by which to measure mine. Thanx for sharing your experiences. Jerry
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    The size of the trailer did not change since I first described the box to you as 60x20x14 (inches) If my math is correct the box's storage capacity would be 10.6 cubic feet if it were a perfect rectangle. Since it has recessed areas as much as 10 inches on both ends, I estimate the capacity decreases by about 2.2 cubic feet. Maybe the pix make it look bigger. I also cut the tongue down by 12 inches since taking that pic. It actually is smaller than several of the Thule car top carriers I have seen placed upon single wheel frames. I actually chose the box not so much for the size, as for the shape since most of my intended cargo will be fishing-related equipment, i.e., rods, electric trolling motor, nets and some light camping gear. As I said earlier, the entire trailer weighs 95 lbs. empty and when fully loaded, I expect no more than 175 lbs. and in most cases significantly less. I plan to test it tomorrow with a full load and see how it handles. I am not adverse to scrapping any plan, no matter how far along, if it affects my ability to safely handle my bike. Here are a couple of up to date pix of the trailer attached to the bike. Thanx again, Jerry
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    Thanx for weighing in Dennis, but believe me, you weighed in early on in my decision. You may or may not remember we PMed about my single wheel intentions earlier this year. You had sent me your Unigo pix when I first joined this site in 2008. I really like the idea of welding a bead along the side or sides of the hitch insert and grinding the bead(s) until a tight fit is achieved. It should produce a better result than the metal shims I was talking about earlier and eliminate the hassle of engaging and disengaging the "setscrew" in the fix I was planning. I have indeed noticed the added weight of the trailer when lifting the bike off the kickstand, but it is negligible. Of course, I have not had the trailer fully loaded yet. I will do that this weekend, after hooking up all the LED lights, lining the box and painting the frame. I ride 1 up almost exclusively, as I have not yet gotten the Mrs. to buy into the joys of fishing and venturing without a cage, so only additional weight would come from the trailer and the saddlebag...most of which is below the bike's center of gravity. Therefore, weight distribution will be the key to maintaining good balance. Getting rid of the slack (slop) in the hitch receiver will also improve handling and reduce torque. When you say the hitch connection on the RSV is very weak, have you noticed any bending, warping or other deformity in the structure of the hitch in your 15K miles of Unigo trailering? Thanx. I'll keep you posted with my findings and I hope you find the 2 wheel trailer that suits your riding style. Jerry
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    I guess I should listen to those who know, like I said I would in the opening post. I'll definitely let you know how it turns out. Thanx again, Jerry
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