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  1. Freebird
    They had it in 2011 and maybe even 2010 but the 2012 added some nice features. Trunk was optional before, standard now. Front lowers were not available until this new 2012 model. I sat on one at a customers place a few weeks ago and it really felt good. I would consider one if I were still in the market. I wish it were water cooled and shaft drive though. It is air cooled and belt drive. Yea, I know, it is OIL cooled but that is STILL basically air cooled.
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    Yes, I've actually already looked at that also. It can absolutely be done but it requires a fair amount of custom modification of the code. It's not that big a deal to do it once but the problem is, it has to be done again every time there is a software upgrade. I have a lot of customizations already and am trying to keep any actual code changes to a minimum. It takes ONE click of the mouse button to go to the advanced mode. I just don't know if it is worth all the custom programming.
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    That dealer and I would be going toe to toe. There is NO WAY that the bushing should be considered a wear item and it and the sides stand should be replaced under warranty. I've been around a LOT of these bikes from '99 to present and have not known of the bushing on the side stand wearing out. You should be talking to Yamaha corporate if he won't get off that lame story.
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    Folks, I agree with those here who say that the stock springs on these RSVs are just weak. I have owned two '99 models. I can assure you that the clutches were maintained per the manual and I can PROMISE you that neither bike ever had any type of oil used in them that was not specifically made for motorcycles with wet clutches. On my first '99, the clutch started slipping at just over 30,000 miles. On my current '99, the stock spring was replaced at my last maintenance day with about 30,000 miles on it. In the first case, I changed out only the spring and that corrected the problem. On my current bike, SkyDoc installed his complete kit in it. I don't expect that I will ever experience any slipping again. Yes, the springs in these RSVs are a weak point. I have never had to replace the disks or the plates. The good news is that it is a cheap and simple fix. It's just not a big deal to correct the problem. If you are running the stock clutch and it is not yet slipping, I would recommend replacing it anyway somewhere around the 30,000 mile mark. If it is not already slipping, it will soon enough. Just get it over with already.
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    I remember that it has something to do with the way that threads are displayed. I think that the quick reply function only works correctly if the forum is set to only allow "Linear" display mode of the posts. Some folks here like the threaded or hybrid modes and quick reply doesn't play well with those.
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    It could be. I actually did it once before but it conflicted and caused problems with another modification that we use. The problem is, I can't remember what that problem was.
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    Brakes

    Freebird replied to Quicksilver's topic in Watering Hole

    I agree with the EBC. I use the EBC HH on my '99. Some folks don't like them on the rear but I like them front and back.
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    We will be looking at the options. To be honest, I'm looking more towards the east for next year. Possibly somewhere in West Virginia or even the Northeast like the Vermont area if somebody would step up in that area. There is some fantastic riding in the White Mountains.
  9. Freebird
    I didn't go back through all the messages and try to find the post but I do remember a post that stated both tires are still fully inflated so I don't think that was the issue.
  10. Freebird
    Yes, and if I remember correctly, the early year were even worse. Most, if not all, of them read like they were running hot. I was told that it was normal but that Yamaha heard about it so much that they re-calibrated the temp gauges on later year models so that they did not APPEAR to run as hot.
  11. Freebird
    Good, because I was getting ready to tell you.... "heck if I know".
  12. Freebird
    Wil, I wish I could help but I'm not sure if mine was the same. I have changed that coil on my bike and just don't remember having that much of a problem. I didn't pull anything except possibly the side and center covers and I don't even remember for sure if I pulled them or not. It may be though because all my AIS system is long gone. I can't remember but it may have been in the way and is why you are having such a problem getting to the screws.
  13. Freebird
    It could also very well be that the vent is plugged up. When he opens the cap to fill it up with gas, does there appear to be a vacuum? That would be my first thought.
  14. Freebird
    It's over now folks. I just got a call from my wife and Dolores passed away about an hour ago. Eileen got there yesterday and stayed with her through the night and was there when she passed. She is going through a very difficult time but is a strong lady and I know that she will be fine. I thank you for your prayers and continuing prayers during this difficult time for her. Dolores was a vibrant, lovely and sweet lady. I think that she was only 48 years old so it seems that she was taken from this earth way too early but I know that there is a reason for it and somebody we will all understand that reason.
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    The system does send out an automatic email. I think it's only a few days ahead of time but they do go out.
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    I tell you what though. If I were going to spend that much money, I think I would have to consider something like this too. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Motorcycle-Tire-Changer-ATV-Tire-Changers-Free-Frt-/320745659956?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item4aadee5e34
  17. Freebird
    I'm got a Harbor Freight tire changer and it does the job but though I've never personally used the No-Mar changer, from what I've seen, it is a couple of steps about the Harbor Freight unti. Webbike word did a good write-up on it a while back. Here is the link. http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-tires/motorcycle-tire-changer/
  18. Freebird
    Yes, there is a rev limiter. You cannot hit it in 4th or 5th but you can hit it in 1st - 3rd. I don't remember for sure but I think it is set at about 6250 or 6500 RPM.
  19. Freebird
    Brian, Have you recently changed any of your browser settings? Try clicking on "tools", "general", "browser history", "settings". Make sure it is set to "search for newer versions of stored pages"...."every time I visit the page". Don
  20. Freebird
    Come on Gary...you weren't using an old version of Firefox. You were using an ANTIQUE version of Firefox.
  21. Freebird
    Yea...now there you go. Just ONE little mistake and you are going to throw that up to her.
  22. Freebird
    Works fine for me. I just click on the header when it tells me to. Then I click the main body of it again and expands to full size. It takes two mouse clicks to make it full size.
  23. Freebird
    Well actually, there IS one other way. If you add the state abbreviation after your city, it works properly. I just changed Hummingbirds from Malvern to Malvern, OH and it now works as it should. You can change it back if you want to Dick. So, if yours doesn't work properly and you want it to, just edit your profile and add your state's abbreviation after your city.
  24. Freebird
    It's a little blue circle right beside your city. Yours is not working properly either though. It brings up Malvern, AR. Folks I THINK that the reason it's not working 100% correctly is because of the "flags" feature. The flags and the new mapping feature are both custom hacks and they apparently don't play well together. About the only solution would be to remove one feature or the other or to just leave it as is and know that it is not going to always work correctly.
  25. Freebird
    As some of you know, I haven't posted as much over the last few weeks as I normally do. There is just way too much going on right now and it just seems that there are not enough hours in the day. Hopefully things will get back to normal in the near future but until then, I apologize that I'm not doing more here. As those of you who attended the Cody rally know, Eileen and I ended up cancelling the trip. We were really looking forward to it because due to my own illness over the past 3 years and other family illnesses before then, we have not done a decent bike ride in several years. I sometimes feel that we should just give up and sell the bike. I'm NOT going to do that though and will just hope that next year is finally back to normal. Whatever normal is now. Some of you know that Eileen lost her mother and her sister to cancer over the past 5 years. She took care of both of them during their illness and in fact we had built the little guest house so that her sister could live out here beside us and Eileen could take care of her and spend time with her while allowing Connie to retain some of her independence. It was a very difficult time for Eileen but she did well and it was something that she had to do. Almost immediately after Connie passed away, we found that Eileen's mother also had cancer. It wasn't as emotionally draining but still bad and then she passed away about a year later. Then of course I had my own ordeal wth the nasty disease that the intitial treatments and then complications last summer pretty much took away two more years of any real riding. We though that this summer would be ours again. It was not to be though. We find out a while back that Eileen's sister in law, her brothers wife that lives in Dallas, has cancer. This is the only adult member left in Eileen's family and Dolores is more like a sister than a sister-in-law to her. She has spent the past months going through all the usual treatments and then various clinical trials but basically, nothing worked. Eileen ended up going to Dallas during the time that we were scheduled to be in Cody so we had to cancel that trip. Then we had planned to go to Vogel or Big Tom's WNY rally this weekend but that's not happening either. Dolores has made a turn for the worse and they have basically given up on any treatments. She was in the hospital last week while they tried to stabilize her and basically just make her more comfortable. She is back home now and it is just a matter of time. Probably only a few days. It's really sad because this lady is only about 48 years old and has always been very health conscious. So, Eileen is flying to Dallas again tomorrow in order to be there to help her as much as she can and basically just spend a few final days with her. It is going to be a very difficult time for Eileen as well as her brother in Dallas and their two sons. The sons are older now, 19 and 22 I think but still taking it very hard. There is nothing that anybody can do but I simply ask that you keep Eileen in your thoughts and prayers and that Dolores will find some comfort and peace in her final days. Again, I apologize that we have been MIA from all the regular events this summer but hopefully things will be better next year.
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