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  1. Freebird
    Are you talking about the passenger backrest or a rider's backrest? If you are looking for a rider's backrest, check out http://www.utpr.com
  2. Freebird
    That doesn't surprise me one little bit. So many people don't have a clue as to the facts behind many issues.
  3. Freebird
    Let's not turn this into a gun thread. We've had enough of those here and no more are needed. Enough already.
  4. Freebird
    One other thing, pull the gas tank and look at the top of the carbs. Make sure that the boots are seated properly on top. I had a similar problem and one of the things that I found was that the carbs were sucking air at the top due to the boots not being down on the top of the carbs. Also, do NOT overtighten them if that is the case. After much struggling trying to get them to stay on, I discovered that if you get the clamps too tight, it will force them off again. Otherwise, I would be looking or a possible bad coil.
  5. Freebird
    I spoke to my wife a few minutes ago and she told me that the VentureRider Guardian Bells have arrived. I will be getting them shipped either Friday or Saturday. Still plenty of extras for any of you who might want one or more. See the VentureRider Merchandise topic area for pictures and ordering info.
  6. Freebird
    It's yours. I'm out of town right now but will get it in the mail this weekend.
  7. Freebird
    I agree 100%. I'm sure that Metzler will claim that they were under inflated, over inflated, whatever. I know that running with improper inflation will shorten the life of the tire but we consistently hear about this issue with those tires and seldom, if EVER, hear about any other brands throwing chunks. There is no excuse for it, it has been going on for several years, and they should be taken off the market in my opinion. I ran Metzler ML2s on my Harley and loved those tires but I'll not be putting any on the RSV.
  8. Freebird
    I use 640 x 480 for pretty much anything that I upload.
  9. Freebird
    Hey folks, I have one off an '84 that I parted out. It looks like somebody hit it with a soldering iron before and didn't do a very good job. I don't know if it's any good or not but I'll give it to the first person who asks for it.
  10. Freebird
    I found a place once where they were posted online but then were removed. The owner of the site had a note posted that said Yamaha had demanded that they be removed. Have never found another place to get them.
  11. Freebird
    I would like to have it and will gladly pay shipping.
  12. Freebird
    No reason why they shouldn't.
  13. Freebird
    Hey...thanks very much for the input but this one is over with. The rally is being held at "The Hub" in Arkansas.
  14. Freebird
    hmmmm.....taking your hands off the bars? I've NEVER heard of such a thing.
  15. Freebird
    Yes there is. They may still be inside the stock mufflers though. They are a very thin gray material and mine have usually stayed in the mufflers when I remove them.
  16. Freebird
    The bike looks great Dan. Really happy to see you riding a Venture again. I know it's been way too long.
  17. Freebird
    Sounds like a GREAT time by all. I am sincerely sorry that I missed this one. It just wasn't in the cards for me this year. I wish I could make them all.
  18. Freebird
    No, that is not normal. Since it is under warranty, I would have them look at it. It could be that a carb sync would solve it but it could also need some cable lubrication or a number of other things.
  19. Freebird
    If those are the covers you need, I have one I can send you.
  20. Freebird
    It depends on how much you wish to spend also. Edsets will work on SOME shorty helmets but you would have to send Ed a message to find out if they will work on the Bell. Here's a link: http://www.edsets.com/ VentureRider members DO get a discount from Edsets so be sure to ask for it if you go that route.
  21. Freebird
    You ride an '89. They are entirely different than the second ge ('99-present) which has a conventional gas tank and cap.
  22. Freebird
    Here is the thread. See if it answers your questions. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=512
  23. Freebird
    I've used mine enough now to proclaim that they are absolutely the best I've ever owned and I've had several. Did you remember to take advantage of our discount?
  24. Freebird
    OK folks, the VentureRider travel mugs have arrived. See the sticky thread for details. The VentureRider Guardian Bells have been shipped to me and should be here on Monday or Tuesday. I will get those shipped next weekend after I get back from my weekly business travels. I still have extras of both if anybody hasn't ordered but wishes to. Mugs: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=25174 Bells: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17406
  25. Freebird
    This is a fairly recent problem. Ebay has apparently changed the way they do the searches. If you click on the link and get to the Ebay page, you can then narrow it down again by clicking categories in the left column. I'll take a look at in when I'm on the road again after the weekend and see if I can get it straightened out again.
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