[Bertha Wants a Trunk Rack - Your Suggestions Please]

On 6/7/2022 at 9:32 PM, videoarizona said:

Obviously the eBay rack is a Chinese knock off...... And I hate to say this but.........  the Chinese quality of all goods is going through the roof and there is no doubt they have been on a continuous improvement program for years.  I buy a lot of tool, parts, etc... for the biz and unless it is a critical tool or a tool that will receive a LOT of use..... I buy Chinese knock offs and have for years. The quality simply gets better and better and better. I suspect this rack is reasonable but I still bet the chrome DOES NOT outlast a Kuryakyn. They HAVE to find avenues to cut costs.

 

On 6/7/2022 at 9:32 PM, videoarizona said:

 

Looks close. But I found the invoice for mine..? It was a Kuryakyn...

That's a great price if the chrome is any good!

 

[Khrome Werks Trailer Hitch - Who Tows a Trailer?]

Another eBay score...... although I felt like I paid through the nose for this one........ But when it popped up I thought ...   "No way this is sitting here for long."  So, I jumped on it and let some moths outta the wallet.

Khrome Werks RSV Trailer Hitch with Receiver Hitch, Ball and Wiring Harness. Looks like a straight forward install. 

What are your thoughts on hauling a trailer?  I live and ride in West Virginia and it's mountains.  On flat roads I am 100% sure the RSV would have no issues with 400 or 500 pounds attached to the backside...... but up and down mountain roads might be a different story.  Your thoughts?

 

Thanks,
Pete

[Not To Rub It In............. BUT, Look What I Scored...... Rear Shock for $27.00!]

I make my living selling on eBay..... and I know its ins and outs better than most......   and doing so allowed me to score a mint condition rear shock for $27.00.

I bought this unit hoping to learning how to open them up for rebuild.  I will now pull my blown out shock off and put this nice looking unit on instead.

I'll still cut my old one apart to see what's what..... if anyone knows how to open these... let me know. I have a machine shop and more tools than a man should have.

[Bertha Wants a Trunk Rack - Your Suggestions Please]

I believe this is what David has on his bike.....  Look at the bends, etc..... 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165441695893

 

Pete

[Bertha Wants a Trunk Rack - Your Suggestions Please]

On 5/26/2022 at 8:05 PM, PastorCurt said:

The Kuryakyn website shows a 7159 for all Yamaha Ventures.

7159

Multi-Rack Adjustable Trunk Luggage Rack, Chrome Fits: Gold Wing: All GL1800 & 1500 Models (Except F6B) & Trikes Harley: All H-D Touring & Trike Models with King, Ultra, Chopped or Razor Tour-Paks Kawasaki: All Voyager Models Victory: All Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Magnum Models & Hard-Ball equipped with Tour Trunks (Not for Vision Models) Yamaha: All Venture Models Multi-Fit: Flat, Curved, & Slanted Tour Trunks with a rigid top utilizing adjustable mounting posts - Requires 6" Long x 13" Wide mounting area

 

If that number doesn’t work try Kuryakyn p/n 7158. They have been taken over by Tucker Rocky so ordering might be a little different. That number is not model specific but is easy to install as well. 

 

[OEM Oil Filter Wrench Size]

On 5/2/2022 at 11:27 AM, PastorCurt said:

Thank You Pastor Curt,

 

Yep. 65 mil it is.  Nice little tool... especially if you are a torque freak. LOL

 

I have a 65 mm and I just tried it on the filter p/n you specified and it fit perfectly. I have used other brands of filters and it never fit on them. I used the channel locks on those!

 

[Bertha Wants a Trunk Rack - Your Suggestions Please]

9 hours ago, videoarizona said:

I like this rack for sure. It looks good and seems to have great functionality.  I search for this exact rack but none to be found...... until eBay. LOL   There is one listed now but appears to have a fair amount of corrosion at the welds. Kind of hard to tell from the photos but it appears to be corroded.  I'll keep looking but I like this rack.  Thanks for the photos.

Pete

9 hours ago, videoarizona said:

 

Can't remember what I bought but it was an aftermarket unit. Just make sure it has rubber gaskets and washers in the 4 posts that go through the lid. It is flimsy plastic. Mine is full with rain gear, scarf, jacket liner and misc things like electrolite packets for water, kleenex, etc. Not one problem.

In fact, after a cross country trip, I never bothered to take the Kuryakin bag off. It's still there and still packed. No issues.

 

[Bertha Wants a Trunk Rack - Your Suggestions Please]

12 hours ago, Freebird said:

I looked up racks on eBay and only found full trucks with racks. But it did allow a closer look.  One of the things teh OEM rack offers is a support strap under teh legs. That seems like a good idea. I bet you are right..... finding just a rack will be difficult.  Time will tell.

 

I've seen several that will work but the original Yamaha rack is my preference.  Just looks the best in my opinion.  A bit harder to find right now but that is what I would look for.

 

[Change Final Drive Oil]

OOppppsssss.... I forgot to add the photos to my earlier note.

 

 

[Change Final Drive Oil]

It's only been 11 year since this post was living and breathing...... so, I'm chiming in too.  I JUST finished and R&R of gear lube in the final drive of my 05 RSV.  The maintenance manual calls for 200ml of 80w gear lube, GL4 or GL5, etc...    200ml is 6.75 Fluid Ounces and I used the genenric Walmart brand of 80w90. Like others, I will change this each oil change too. It's too easy..... espcially with the following set up.

Pictures are a couple of ubiquitous items every maintenance guy should have in his shop.  I found the hosed funnel fits PERFECT from the back and the hose snakes down to the filler perfectly. I mean like it was made for it. And the funnel itself is tipped up enough so you can feed it a little, wait a few seconds, feed it, etc....  Since the FD only required 200ml...... I put 220ml in the Ratio Right and when the flowing stopped, I pull the hose and directed it to the drain pan, and put the plug back.  (By the way, both plugs are 17mm.)  The reason I use 220ml instead of the 200ml is......  I don't have to sit around for an hour allowing every drop to flow into the FD. The moment the majority has flowed in, pull the hose, add the plug and the job is done. I, like others have noted here, is a touch rotund and nearing 60yo and don't want to get up and down and up and down either.   You can set this setup up prior to hitting the floor and go down and up ONCE !  You can thank me later.

 

I hope this helps someone.
Pete

[Bertha Wants a Trunk Rack - Your Suggestions Please]

Bertha and I were chatting the other night and she wants a new rack attached to here truck. She's hoping to add a little more junk to her truck.   My RSV is a 2005.  I was looking at the trunk lid and it seems rather flimsy to me. I'm not wanting to haul firewood up there or anything like that. Add a sleep bag or a tent, etc... At the extreme, maybe a bag of dog food now and again.

Who has used what and your suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Peter and Bertha of WV

[OEM Oil Filter Wrench Size]

Does anyone know for sure what size oil filter wrench fits the OEM 5GH-13440-71-00 oil filter?  It appears there are 65mm, 67mm, etc, etc, etc......   2005 RSV

 

Thanks,
Pete

[Me & Bertha from West Virginia - New Forum Members]

Thank You Marcarl,

I am looking forward to being here.

[Me & Bertha from West Virginia - New Forum Members]

A quick hello to my new tribe.  

Today I became married to my new love...... her name is Bertha, 17 years old and she's 868 pounds of the most beautiful liquid silver I ever laid eyes upon. Bertha and I have great plans of WV mountain meanderings, smokey camp sites, cool fishing holes and too much greasy roadside eats. This is going to be an epic summer!

Bertha and I are happy to be here at the Venture Riders Org.  Your info has already been a huge help.... and I suspect it will continue being so.

Ride Safe,
Pete and Bertha of WV