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I was thinking of possibly paint and customizations to the body being a great thing to see all in one place. However i'm open to suggestions also! Any other ideas?!
Thanks,
Big Mike
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Hey Freebird I think it would be neat if we could have a section of the forum just for pictures of mods. Maybe divided for 1st gens, 2nd gens, and royalstars. What do you think? I hope this is not already set up since I couldn't find it! I think it would be awesome to get on and just look at the many different mods people have done to their bikes all in one convienient location.
What do ya say?!Big Mike
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The 99's had tape decks......oh yea no change there sorry!!!
:rotf:Big Mike
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FINALLY GOT RID OF THE TAPE DECK!!!!!
I think that guy had a
when he posted that one!Big Mike
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A complete system on a car is designed to work together. If you have a lean or rich condition your o2 sensors will read back to the computer and cause the fuel injection system to force more or less fuel to the intake. If you have a lean condition (more air than fuel) then your car will not fire properly causing the sensors to read back to the computer that you have faulty spark. If my calculations are correct I would say your fuel filter is plugged and causing the whole mess. When you have a fuel filter that is plugged it will allow a small ammount of fuel to go through, however as you apply pressure to the accelerator it forces more fuel through the filter pushing sedement in its path and choking off the line. As you release this pressure it will again settle and allow the fuel to pass. I would start by replacing the fuel filter. Then go from there.
Hope it helps,
Big Mike
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Add one to the list of cracking sidewalls. While checking brakes and tire wear tonight I found three cracks on my sidewall of the front tire. I have already ordered a Dunlop E3 for the rear, but the front has almost all the tread left. When I talked to the Avon rep, I was informed that new tread depth on the front is 4.7mm, mine is at 4.0mm checking with a depth guage. Any chances they'll replace it with a Dunlop E3?! I for one really like the handling of the Avon, and was a little worried to go to a Dunlop on the rear with my Avon on front. After doing some reserch on this site, I feel a little better about it. However for those of you that have had both Avon and E3, how is the E3's nimbleness at slow speed turns compared to the Avon?
Thanks in advance,
Big Mike
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Yes, brace them. If you don't, they will cause the pipes to flex at the y in the pipes, and they can crack and cause leaks. Just my
, after all the clamps are much cheaper than head pipes.Big Mike
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Tried one on at the local parts shop and thought they were neet. I don't wear glasses so I can't be much help there.
Big Mike
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I get no respect! because I don't ride a HD, anyone else get the sme feeling at times?
The above reason is the first reason I swore I would never own a Harley! Now that I own my RSV it has become more than that. I ride with several friends that own Harleys, and while their bikes are very nice. They seem to spend a fortune on maintenance. They are fair weather riders only, any chance of a sprinkle and forget it. They would rather trailer their bikes than ride them, so they can keep the miles down and avoid costly repairs. My money is better spent on accessories WHEN AND IF I decide to do them. Plus all the guys I ride with are constantly eyeballing MY bike, and complementing me in how nice it is. YEA I'VE GOT ABOUT 1/3 THE COST OF THEIR BIKES INTO MY BIKE, INCLUDING THE COST OF MINE........... WITH HAVING PUT ALL THE ACCESSORIES AND NICE SPARKLY PAINT JOB. OH YEA DID I MENTION ITS FASTER!!!! THE ONLY THING I WOULD TRADE IS THE STEREO AND TAPE DECK. BUT THAT WAS FIXED WITH A HEADSET AND MP3 PLAYER. I do like all bikes, just not the attitude and maintenance that goes with some of them. Not all Harley riders are like that either, but i'd rather not be put in the category of the one's who are JUST because of the KIND of bike I CHOOSE to ride!
Big Mike:Venture:
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Hey Big Mike
There is an article on the Venturers site about painting the fins and using a dremel to remove the paint from the edges. He didn't do a diamond grind but it looks good. Try Venturers site>Library Homepage>2nd generation>Miscellaneous. I wrote this down a while ago but haven't checked back since they were having some problems on their site.
Doug
I just have to say thank you for this post!!! This is exactly what I was looking for. I thought I had seen it on this site but I must have been looking at the other site when I saw it. I think I will be doing this mod soon, it's eye candy to me!!!
Thanks Again for posting,
Big Mike
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Ok I have been reading through this i really like the way that looks on the fins i've seen this on a harley and fell in love with it. now my question is i have never taken my bike apart other than the fairing and fuel tank and seat. with that being said what should i exspect when i start to take this apart and are there gaskets i will need to replace? and so on. thanks for your help.
Nope, it's way easier than taking apart the fairing too! You have 3 allen bolts holding on each fin. The bolts go in a triangle shape directly through the fins. Take out the 3 bolts and your fin is off. Just remember not to run your bike with these off as they do hold in the rubber freeze plugs for the antifreeze. Probably the easiest of the disassembly on this bike, Good Luck!!!!
Big Mike
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Here's what I was able to find! Goes along with all the other posts.
http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vinDecoder/JYA47T008DA000175
Welcome and good luck.
Big Mike
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I use this one from www.wingstuff.com It's called the IMC GoldWing Helmetless. It works awesome in the garage, but since I just bought it and live in Michigan, I haven't road tested it yet. However the reviews are good and the quality is good, so I expect the road test to be good as well. Very good sound, and inexpensive. Also very good turn around time, ordered on a Friday and recieved on a Thursday the following week. I think I spent about 82.00 for 1 set with shipping.
Big Mike
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Great, but where you gonna find time to ride now!!! This sucks! Honestly though hope the best for you, and congratulations on the new way to pay bills!
Big Mike
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I think boomer from Mt. Juliet Tn. did his, best I can remember he use a dremel tool lightly on the fins..
Maybe he will chim in here.
I think your thinking of the same one I am. I seem to remember a post about using a dremmel tool.
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I know that Eddie had his diamond cut...I'm thinking that he had them chromed also.
Hey Don, were there any pics and posts for his?
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paint the fins on their second gen, and then grind the edges so they had a nice shiny appearance. I'm sure i've seen it on this site, but cant find it anywhere. HELP?????
Thanks,
Big Mike
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No problem! Just a thought though, you may try going into a leather shop with your origional bib and find out how much it would be to have them make you one out of brown leather to your specs. We have one here that will make anything if they have an idea of what you want. Good luck.
Big Mike
I want a leather bib - I already have the rubber one - sorry if I didn't make it clear! Thanks for the offer! -
Hey Mark, do you want a rubber or leather bib? If you want rubber I have a stock one that came off of my 99 that you are more than welcome to have, if you want to try to paint it/ dye it.
Big Mike
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That was awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing. I would like to see those up close and personal. As a matter of fact I would love to own them and ride them too!!!
Big Mike:thumbsup:
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WOW!!!!! That guy should be congratulated. All that money and he bought a quality piece of equipment instead of a Harley!!!!
Hey, what can I say, it is Quality engineering, and it doesn't even have a tape deck!
Big Mike
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I currently have 2 VMAX Final Drives and have been wanting to modify one with the speedo hole for the Second Gens. I am willing to do the Machine work for FREE if a Second Gen. Owner will bring their bike to my shop, or send their final drive to me so I can measure the placement of the speedo hole. I will then machine the hole in this VMAX Final Drive I have and sell it to the owner for just the cost of the VMAX Final Drive. (Approx. $150.00) These units go for over $300.00 exchange so if some Second Genner is interested, I will give them a heck of a deal if they will work with me on this.
If you are interested, PM me.
Earl
Just sent you a pm.
Thanks,
Big Mike
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I appreciate that info Cougar. I thought I had seen something to do with this on the site, but couldn't find it. Thanks for the help.
May have to wait another year for this mod unless I can scrape up a little more cash to throw at the scoot. Running a little short on cash for the scoot since all my recent purchases. We'll see, and you guys are always the first to know when I do!Big Mike
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I'm considering doing the V-Max rear end swap since I will be pulling a trailer on trips. Is there a place that is recommended for getting one of these? And is there a group of years that fit a 99 Venture? Also is this a great improvement over a stock rear end? Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions>
Big Mike
What do ya say?!
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, after all the clamps are much cheaper than head pipes.
could we maybe get?......
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Those both sound like greeat ideas. Can we make something like this happen Freebird? Please, Please, Please! I love looking at what different people have done to their bikes.