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Quick release bolts for saddlebags,.Ideas needed
Freebird replied to muaymendez1's topic in Watering Hole
You can also check the classifieds under Member Vendors and Rick Butler. I think he still has them listed there. -
Well, I didn't get to ride much last year. I doubt the current Avons have more than 5,000 miles on them. The rear is cracked very bad and the front has a lot of smaller cracks that are getting worse. I contacted Avon yesterday with my concerns that these new tires, at least one of them being over a year old, will exhibit the same problem. I did get a reply and according to my source at Avon, there has been NO change in the formulation of these tires so the previous report that they had made changes is simply not correct. I guess I'll mount them anyway and hope for the best. He sent me the same document that shows things that might cause these cracks but none of them are applicable to my situation. There is no reason for them to crack. It was suggested that it could possibly be something in the garage where I park the bike that is causing the problem. When I replied that there was nothing new in the garage and that previous tires from Dunlop and Michelin did not have this problem then there was really no answer to it. He did tell me that if I had the problem that they would warranty the tires and that I should have sought warranty replacement for the old ones. I knew that but just decided it would be too much hassle since I bought them online. If these crack though, I will certainly be seeking warranty replacement.
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Well, since it is registered in my name, I guess I can just report it stolen. Then we should hear from somebody pretty soon.
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Here is a pretty good writeup on synching the first gen carbs. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=56723
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That would be a lot of fun but don't be hurt if you don't get any responses. I just don't think that we have a lot of members in that area.
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Yea, I just hope they are OK. It doesn't matter what day or what time they get here, they know they are always welcome.
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Well, we were expecting them this evening sometime but haven't heard a word since they arrived in the USA. This NOT a Motel 6, we don't leave the lights on.
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Lower the brake pedal?
Freebird replied to a topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
Nope...no emailing. If folks have ideas, they need to be shared here so we can ALL learn from them. You just need to come back and check to see if anybody has an answer. -
I'm sure they would be glad to see you and it is GREAT to see you on here again. Don't be such a stranger.
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Clay who?
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Passenger Backrests
Freebird replied to smoking gun's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
The only thing I have ever seen is the Corbin. That's what I have on my bike. Even so they are not actually full armrests, more like elbow rests. http://www.corbin.com/yamaha/rsventure.shtml -
Just got home and saw that my new tires had arrived. I went with the Avons again. There was a recent comment the the problem with the sidewalls cracking has been resolved. That may be true but the dates on these tires are 0610 for the front and 4310 for the rear so any changes were likely made after these were produced. I was a little disappointed in that these were made last year. I'm replacing two Avons that still have a lot of tread the the sidewalls are all cracked. I'm going to mount these but if I have the cracking issue again, Avon and I are going to have a little chat.
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Go to your ad. At the upper right will be a drop down menu that says "Ad Options". Click on that and then "edit".
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I'll have to check this on my bike when I get home. I've never actually listened through the rear headsets but my wife has never complained about low volume. I also don't remember for sure but isn't there a "fade" in the audio controls? I wonder if you have too much of the sound going to the front and not to the rear.
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It is always our honor to host this group. We really do enjoy it. Your diamond cut fins were a GREAT prize and anybody who wins them should be very happy. I know that I love the ones you did for me.
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I am surprised that it took this long for somebody to mention that. Sorry friends, I just didn't have my camera with me.
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It's amazing that the seem so hard to find. I know NOTHING about these companies but they do show to have them. http://www.repairmanual.com/online/official-1999-2010-yamaha-xvz13-royal-star-venture-factory-service-manual-lit-11616-12-60/ http://www.allmotormanuals.com/motorcycle-manuals/yamaha-motorcycle-repair-manuals/yamaha-xvz13-royal-star-v-star-motorcycle-repair-manual-lit-11616-12-60.html
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Mom Passed
Freebird replied to etcswjoe's topic in Inspirational, Motivational, Prayer Requests, Etc.
So sorry to hear it. I know that even when you expect it, you are never ready. Please know that you will continue to be in our prayers. -
Yea right....then I just spend MORE time moving posts to different threads. Cute idea but would be a lot of extra work.
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I agree that if you want full control like you had on your old Canon film camera, you will simply have to move to a full SLR. My son and my wife both have Nikon SLR cameras and both have just about any settings that you can imagine. Now when I use either of their cameras, I just put them on Auto and shoot. That's all I need to know.
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Looks like you got it. Now you have to tell us, is that a self portrait?
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Moving Mom to Hospice
Freebird replied to etcswjoe's topic in Inspirational, Motivational, Prayer Requests, Etc.
We have dealt with Hospice on a couple of occasions and they were wonderful. Very caring and went above and beyond to ensure the comfort of the patient. My wife cared for her sister for many months but towards the end, I don't think she could have handled it without the help of Hospice. Your mom as well as you and the rest of the family will be in our prayers. I know it is a very difficult time for all. -
I can't offer much help. The bikes are so different that they really can't be compared to each other. The Roadstar is a nice bike but I've only ridden one briefly a couple of times. Great low end torque. I think it would be fun bike to own but I wouldn't want to give up my RSV for one. I don't think it would be nearly as good a bike for cross country rides.
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I can tell you that he came VERY CLOSE to owning a second gen.
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No, I have not tried every setting. Several years ago, there was an owner who took his bike to the Dyna factory and they did a lot of Dyno test on it at all the different settings and there was no significant difference in performance at any setting. The only real advantage that I see is the ability to raise the rev limiter. I've noticed no change in gas mileage under normal riding.