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  1. MiCarl
    I'm feeling pretty crappy, and in a fog, but thought I'd share this. Recently I had a customer that had added saddle bags to her Vulcan. When I wired the (dual intensity) lights for her they acted strangely. They were wired to the running/brake light, not the signals. Turns out there was enough back feed through the tail light bulb to allow the wrong LEDs to light. I ended up having to put diodes on the new lights to prevent that. I wonder if you have something similar happening. You can test by removing either hot lead and verifying that the light works correctly as either running or turn/brake. If it does you probably have the same problem. I don't think your motorcycle will tow enough weight to have sufficient LEDs to overload any converter.
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    Randy, I'm jealous. Love to sail but Cathy can't even handle watching the toilet flush. If Beth can't handle it we can send her and Cathy to the mall and we'll run away on the boat.
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    The air line runs all the way from under the trunk to the top bridge. To get to all of it you'd have to disassemble a lot. The fork seals themselves seem like the likeliest suspect. The connectors at the top of the forks are simply rings with o-rings in them to seal to the forks. Since since each has 2 o-rings and they need to be slid off to service the forks they also seem like good points to start your search.
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    The trick is the sensor. On a car there is a mechanism in the steering column that sees the wheel straighten out after a turn and cancels the signal. Since handlebars aren't really turned to steer a moving motorcycle you can't do something like that. A Pendulum wouldn't work because the whole motorcycle is essentially a pendulum and would just move with it. An ultra sonic sensor (to measure lean) could be tripped by defects in the road surface, unless it only worked for aggressive turns. A Gyroscope would be the way to go. Not inexpensive.
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    I haven't done a Royal Star, but they're all pretty much the same. Hardest thing to do is get that snap ring out of the deep hole around the plunger, not many snap ring pliers will get in there. I usually just grab one ear with a long narrow probe and kind of work it out. Going back in you can start it with snap ring pliers - then push it into place with a small screwdriver. Other than that it's pretty straight forward. Make sure everything is clean and soaked with new brake fluid before assembly (except the dust boot). Put parts back in the same order they came out.
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    The RAM mirror mount will go under the bolt that attaches the gray audio controller box to the clutch lever perch. I use a RAM Aquabox with it because my GPS isn't weather proof. I ran the power cable and audio hook up cable through the cable run inside the bar. Sorry, no pics.
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    I have not used a carbtune, but I have observed that even one cylinder not running or running poorly will result in very low vacuum readings on dial gauges. The corollary for the carbtune is they won't rise much.
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    I'm not familiar with the term "Dual Fire". You might check with the manufacturer/seller - each plug fires every revolution.
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    Wasted spark. Each plug fires once per revolution.
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    There is a guy who stocks and sells seals that he peddles to the XJ Bikes crowd. You might check with him for dimensions and availability. He ships super fast. email: info (at) xj4ever (dot) com
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    Not sure what the safety test entails.... If a bike were in my shop where the steering didn't feel the same lock to lock (allowing for some tension from cables etc.) I'd recommend the bearings be replaced.
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    Gary, count me in too. I'd want a new boost sensor though.
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    I have a 2nd gen final in my 89. Yes, it does shift the tire slightly to the left. I've yet to take it back out and figure out why. You do have to close off the hole for the speedometer pick up (or leave a pick up in there). In my case the pinion shaft had broken. There is no rebuilding that, Yamaha doesn't sell the parts separately. You have to replace the whole drive. The price the dealer gave you sounds like a full replacement unit (Cycle Parts Nation currently lists it at $1041.04). Labor to install one is not a lot. You should make sure it's the final drive before replacing it - I suspect a problem at the middle gear makes a similar sound. If the pinion shaft is broken it's easy to diagnose: Just pull the final drive and see if the drive shaft coupler will pull out of the final. If it does it's broken.
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    Tires

    MiCarl replied to Whistler's topic in Watering Hole

    I haven't noticed any difference in traction between the Kruz and the ME880s they replaced. The Kruz is quieter though.
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    You should absolutely use a new tube. A new rim band is also advisable. Check to make sure no spoke ends are sticking above their nuts. If you're planning to do it with spoons it's very easy to pinch the tube. If you're using a machine you're much less likely to damage a tube, but you can get it caught under the bead on narrower tires. Just a bit of air in the tube before you install the second bead can keep it from getting caught or pinched. You need to make sure the tube is not twisted. Most tubes have a lateral stripe to help you notice a twist. The valve stem needs to be straight and not pulled at the rim hole. With spoons this is pretty easy, but with a machine the tire may slip on the wheel - pulling the stem crooked. If you've got it on a machine you should be able to turn the tire back and forth (with some effort) to get the stem to stand up straight. DO NOT TIGHTEN THE STEM NUT UNTIL THE TIRE IS INFLATED - you need it loose so you can see what the stem is doing. Finally, put 10 psi or so in the tire then remove the valve. This helps the tube work out any kinks or binds to the wheel. Now you can inflate to seat the beads and set the pressure. Tighten the stem nut. You can adequately balance by putting the wheel on the axle and setting the ends of the axle on stands (chair backs, etc.).
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    If resetting power to the router restores the connection that would indicate that the router is having a problem with the wii (or Netflix). If you haven't recently you might want to check for a firmware upgrade for the router. I stream Netflix wirelessly to an internet enabled TV. I frequently have connectivity issues that I don't experience with a computer and the TV never seems to have issues with its other internet applications. I suspect Netflix is having some issues supporting streaming (non computer) devices and I wonder if that foolishness is tripping up your router.
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    If you have info on where to get one please post it. Many members would be interested.
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    You're correct, the stock size is 120/90. Typo on my part. You're still going to find that the 100/90 is more inclined to follow any contour to the road. The wheel is going to be too wide for a 100 width tire which will make the profile flatter. Not sure what effects that will have for you.
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    Been a long time ago I was there. At the lower falls there was a rowboat rental. We took a boat to the island that splits the falls and waded in the rapids. Pretty nice on a hot day.
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    Did you really go to a 100/90 on the front instead of a 130/90, or is that a typo? If you really put a 100/90 on it's going to feel a lot less stable at speed. Not to mention the wheel is way too wide for the tire.
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    I suggest you start with your own insurance company. They can guide you through the process and may even do the leg work for you.
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    You'd think the mechanic might have checked for that after the 2nd set failed.
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    I use a Wig Wag module from Signal Dynamics.
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    Don't start with the rectifier. My example was just to point out that the symptoms are consistent with ANY charging system failure. Fully charge the battery and have it load tested. Assuming it's ok start the motorcycle and use a volt meter to check the charging system voltage. Rev the engine a bit and you should see pretty close to 14 volts on the meter. If you're not seeing charging voltage then it is time to start looking for faults in the charging system. As Bob pointed out, it's still under warranty. I'd let the dealer find the problem.
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