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I THINK it's because you are bidding against yourself. You are raising your max bid but unless somebody bids against you, it is not going to go up. I'll go bid against you and see what happens. If I win, that's OK too.
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Clutch Upgrade and Starter Problems
Freebird replied to kkent66's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
You might check Pinwall for an amp. They usually have a few. -
If 80 MPH is all you can get in 4th gear, it sounds like you may have a bad coil. When I had a coil go bad, that's almost exactly how mine ran. When it's running right, these bikes will actually go as fast or faster in 4th gear than they will in 5th. You should not have to downshift to 3rd at 80 MPH. I've had mine over 110 MPH in 4th. As said though, it could also be a problem with a clogged jet in one of the carbs. The fact that it tries to surge from time to time leads me to believe that is most likely the problem.
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Another thing to check on is that some 2007 models had a recall on the head bolts not being torqued properly.
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Here is the Taylor that I picked up yesterday. Rosewood back and sides, Spruce top, Curly Maple top, fingerboard and headstock binding.
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No pictures and no tunes. I did pick up another guitar today though. After looking at a LOT of Martins and coming to the conclusion that they have really let their quality control slip, I ended up buing a Taylor. I liked the low end of the Martin but they were going to have to order one and I tell you, from what I saw hanging on the wall, I was scared to death to order one. So, I am the proud owner of a new Taylor 814ce. I'll try to take some pictures tomorrow but so far, I really like it. Solid rosewood back and sides, sitka spruce top, expression electronics and a GREAT action. Time will tell.
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Just cut the darn thing off and put whatever you want in its place. That's what I did.
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Yea, they have a lot of guitars there. I took the Martin back first thing this morning but I had a meeting to get to so didn't try to pick something else. I'm going to wait until I have time to do it right. The Cameo brought $850.00 I might even consider another Seagull Artist in the rosewood/sitka model.
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Yea, they have a LOT of guitars. I was dumb to go over there 30 minutes before they closed and then be rushed. There is NOT a problem with this guitar and if it weren't so expensive, it would definitely be my choice. It's just too much money for my needs though. I'm sure I can find something much cheaper that will do just fine. The problem is, I don't have enough time today either. I'm probably going to just return this one and then wait until I have the time to really make a decision.
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I'm having buyers remorse this morning. It's just more guitar than I need. I love it but am leaning toward returning it today. I can find something cheaper that it more than adequate for my skills.
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I looked about a year again and found nothing.
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Well folks....I got the bug again. I'm now down to ONE single guitar. I had my 40 year old Epiphone redone by a great luthier last year. I actually ended up playing it more than my other guitars and really liked it. It is one that I would never sell but I wanted my oldest son that lives in Texas to have it so about 3 weeds ago, I boxed it up and sent it to him. That left me with the Taylor Solidbody electric and the Seagull Artist Cameo. I bought the Taylor electric about a year ago and enjoyed it for a while but I've never been much on electric guitars and the novelty of having one finally wore off. So, I put it on Ebay and it sold on Monday. I shipped it to California on Tuesday. Now I really liked the Seagull S6 that I had but after I bought the Seagull Artist Cameo, I sold the S6. The thing is, although the flamed maple Artist Cameo was a beautiful guitar, I just never warmed up to the sound of the maple. So, I put it on Ebay yesterday and included a "buy it now" price. Somebody clicked the buy it now button earlier today so suddenly, I had NO guitar at all. I had started looking around on Monday. I was in Traverse City, MI and there is a nice store there called Marshall's Music that carried Taylor and Martin among other brands. I had decided that if I sold the others that I was going to buy ONE really nice guitar. I thought I wanted a Martin but I tell you, they didn't have a single Martin that did anything for me. I had almost settled on a Taylor and was trying to decide between the 514ce and the 814ce. I actually went back to buy the 514ce last night but I got there about 5 minutes after they close. I got back to the hotel and started doing some more research on the Martins. I found one that I wanted to look at before I dropped the money for the Taylor but when I stopped by the store this morning, they didn't have the one that I wanted to see. So, I was done in Traverse City so headed back toward the Flint, MI area. I stopped at a couple of stores, including the Guitar Center in Flint but nobody had the Martin that I wanted to see. I was sitting in my hotel room about 5:30 and went online again. I ended up on the Elderly Music website and noticed that they were based in Lansing, MI. Gave them a call and found that they closed at 7:00. So, I made a mad rush from Flint to Lansing and got there about 6:30. They had TWO of the guitars that I wanted to see and the first time I strummed it, I know it was what I wanted. So, I am not down to ONE guitar again. I may buy another one, something kind of cheap, to take with me when I travel but I really like this Martin. It's the first Martin I have ever owned and this thing really sings and has a GREAT low end bass. I'm thinking that thisi is a keeper...but you know how that goes. Anyway, I am now the proud owner of a Martin DCPA1 Performing Artist Series. Solid rosewood back and sides, solid Sitka Spruce top. Aura 1 electronics. I love the way it looks and the way it plays. Haven't got any pictures of it but here is a YouTube video demo. (not me of course) [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_n0t0s0GRQ]Martin DCPA1 Performing Artist Series Guitar - YouTube[/ame]
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Yes, absolutely a scam. If he wants to pay with PayPal then all he needs is your email. PERIOD.
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Nope, I have all the names with ticket numbers assigned. I can send it to Dan if he needs it. They all he has to do is use the random number generator to pick a winner.
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No, not that I know of. It's just that we have a lot of Canadian members and I felt that a Canadian moderator would be handy to help keep those troublemakers under control. We actually have 1 1/2 Canadian moderators now. The old hoot owl holds dual citizenship.
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I am honored to announce that we have added a new moderator to our VentureRider forum. Please join me in congratulating MarCarl to our fine team of current moderators. I am honored that Carl has accepted this sometimes thankless position. I am confident that he will do a great job.
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A lot of us here have installed the Mic Mutes but not the once pictured. They make one specifically for the RSV that works with your existing front and rear push to talk switches. The manufacturer is a member here and has been to a couple of my maintenance days and helped install them for purchasers. I don't know that he is going to be able to make it this year but he may send some units to me for those that want them.
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Bob is correct. There were a number of folks that wanted their tickets donated to Dano. To be honest, I sort of forgot to review all that info when I was drawing numbers but I would rather have just done it this way. I always fear that some folks will feel that it was rigged or something. That's also why I never put my own name in the drawing. I always donate but would never want to end up winning. Just wouldn't look right.
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Wish we lived closer or I had known last week. I have a sprayer I would loan you. I was in Wheeling last week and could have met you with it somewhere.
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I don't think you have anything to worry about. Just take it back and let them determine the problem. There is a good chance that it is something simple. I can understand your disappointment, I would be also, but I can assure you that it is extremely unusual. I don't think I have ever heard of that happening before.
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Several of us here have the SpeedoHealer installed. Most have found that they are actually about 7% off. I set my SpeedoHealer for a 7% correction and now it reads the same as my Garmin. http://www.healtech-electronics.com/
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NO NO NO.....you need to set Micky Mouse's big had back a few minutes. Look at the time stamp on my post....EXACTLY 10:00 AM the winner was announced. Two minutes before your post. HA! OH...so THEN you deleted your post to try and save face. No way my friend. You are BUSTED.
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The winner has been announced HERE: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=67896
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OK folks. We have a winner and I tell you, I think it is a bit ironic due to recent events. Also this has to be about the luckiest guy I know when it comes to trailer raffles. and the winner is: Number 27 Condor
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OK folks..... The Winner Is! To be announced soon. Geezzzzzz....I TOLD you around 10:00 AM.