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LOL....Redneck you come up with some good replies. Clay...congrats...she is a living doll. You are starting her off right.
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OK...I hadn't actually watched the motorcycle video...I agree...that sound would drive me NUTS. Surely it's something in the recording and not the actual sound of the bike. I tell you, I would prefer a Venture with a whine or chirp over that.
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Sound aside, I think it's a remarkable technology. If it comes close to doing all that they say it will do, I think there are some real possibilities there. I am impressed with the simplicity of it all.
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Yes, I have one and a Carbon One lift adapter. Anybody else who is driving and can bring one, that will be great.
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There's a Super Walmart and an Autozone about 4 miles up the road. There's a Honda/Suzuki dealership about 14 miles up the road so getting coolant and etc. should not be a problem. Somebody mentioned that they hoped I have a 30 MM socket. The answer to that would be yes.
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I do have the anchors. Maybe I'll have time to do it before Saturday so it will be ready. I also have blue locktite. I have the RSV service manual on computer and hard copy. I have the first gen manual on the computer only.
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Yep...I have no use for that truck but if I could afford it, I would own it. I used to have a '53 GMC and really liked it also. Mine had a granny gear 4 speed and was a tough old truck. Wish I had it back also. Still, I love the old cab over. I must need it for SOMETHING.
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That will be fine...I figure to give it one more full week after maintenance day and then place the order.
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Marcarl.....SHHHhhhhhhhhhh.....let them get here before we break the news. Goose, I have the tire changer..not bolted down but we can figure something out. I have a jig saw, good cordless drill, air compressor, colortune, carbtune, swr meter and adapters, etc. I don't have the rim protectors and etc. for the tire changer.
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Very likely the connectors inside the fairing causing the radio problems. You will need to split the fairing. On the right side you will see 5 connectors maybe 3/4" - 1" in diameter. Unplug and plug them back in several times to wipe away the oxidation that is likely causing the problem. Then use a bit of dielectric grease and plug them all back in again very well. That will probably cure the problem.
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Come on down Dogman...you'll be among friends.
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Tachometer Install
Freebird replied to Freebird's topic in Computer, Lights, Horns, Other Electrical
Here is an addition and alternative solution to the short wires problem submitted by Saltydawg. On my install I followed Tarton Terrors install instructions except that instead of splicing additional wires to extend the cable bundle I installed the controller near the neck of the MC behind the right side plastic panel. I used an alcohol pad to clean the metal surface and the back of the controller and then used the double sided tape supplied to attach it to the bike. I did have to extend the ground wires like Tarton Terror suggested in order to get to the rear mounting bolt. Using this spot you have plenty of cable and you actually have to tie some of it back. Wayne -
My very first ride of the season. I'm just so buried with things to do around here that I just haven't had time to ride. With all the typical spring cleaning, painting, yard work around here and working on the site and trying to get the new server optimized...I've just been buried. So, this morning I got on the bike around 7:30 and went for a ride. WOW....I can't even start to tell you how much clearer my head is now. Folks, I really needed that little ride. Probably only did about 50 miles but it sure felt good. Here are some of my initial impressions of some recent changes I have made to the bike. Avon tires. So far, I love them. I have a very high opinion of the Michelin Commanders that I have been running but decided to try the Avons to see what all the fuss is about. It's way too soon to tell if I will stay with them over the Michelins but the initial impression is very good. The one and ONLY complaint I had with the Michelins were that they howl just a bit in the long sweeping curves. These Avons are very quiet at all times. Now if they do as well as the Michelins on wet roads and I get close to the same mileage out of them, I'll be sold. Speakers. I recently changed out my Pioneer speakers in the front with the Polk db401. I have to say that the Polks are a better speaker. Bass is just a bit better maybe but they just seem to have a cleaner sound overall. I'm not sure it's important now though because....... Headset. I tell you the truth. Since buying my RSV in 1999, I have always used the external speakers for music. The reason is simple. I've never found a headset that does justice to music. They all seemed a bit tinny to me, lacked depth and bass, just didn't sound good at all. I've tried several models of high end and low end J&Ms. For about the past 3 years, I've used AirRiders which were about $200.00 a set...still not impressed. So, I just continued to use the bike's speakers for music and have been through 3 sets of them. As I mentioned in another post, I finally risked wasting my money again and bought a set of Edset's. WOW...what a difference. For the first time in the 9 years that I've owned my bike, I finally prefer listening to the music through my headset. These have the best sound, best bass, best clarity of any headset that I have ever used. I had tried them in the garage after installing them and they sounded good but I've found that the others sound OK also when sitting in a garage. It's not until you get on the road that you can really judge them. I have now ridden with them at speeds up to about 90 MPH and I can tell you, in my opinion, these are the only ones that live up to expectations for a headset. PLUS...these things are only about 1/8 - 1/4" thick so are not even noticeable in your helmet. I often had to push on and re-arrange the others so that they didn't start hurting my ears. Other than that, I really enjoyed the ride except that the bike isn't running quiet right. I feel a bit of hesitation when I roll on the throttle and it just doesn't feel right in general. Maybe later today I'll check the carb sync and maybe even the plugs. It's OK and still a joy to ride but something isn't perfect. I'll figure that out when I have time.
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Too much air will also cause it. Re-jetting is a hit and miss proposition. I think it sometimes takes a couple of tried to get it exactly right. The K&N's give you more air and the airbox mod adds even more to that. First thing I would try would be to block off your airbox mod, install a new set of plugs and check again.
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My problem with the Bridgestones is that they get VERY noise after you have few miles on them. The howling would drive me crazy. I also find that they do not grip nearly as well on wet roads. It would be my very last choice in tires.
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I'll see what I can come up with.
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I agree with Neil. That seems to be the most common cause/place of problems. Seen it on several bikes.
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It is true that the carb sync procedure in the manual is wrong. The correct procedure is listed in our tech library here. In addition to that, I've seen a LOT of bikes that just came from getting a carb sync at some dealers that were not even close. Either they are doing it wrong or just not trying to get it right.
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I've never had a problem with the output of these radios. I know that this may sound very simplistic but I have to ask....have you checked that your mic is pointed in the right direction? My wife and I had a problem once where I could barely here her on the intercom. Upon further investigation, I found that her microphone was facing the wrong way. This was on a boom type mic and it had just gotten twisted around. As far as boosting the output, it can be done but I really don't think it is the issue and you need to know what you are doing. It requires pulling the CB out, very easy to do, and then removing the case to get to the circuit boards. Then there is a pot that you can adjust to increase the output. As I said though, I really don't recommend it. There are several pots and if you tweak the wrong one, you can really mess things up.
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Do you have the 3G models? They just came out this spring. I ask because when I look at mine, I can't quiet see where the problem would be that you describe. When I sit my helmet down, it does not rest on any of the wires.
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I agree with the VStar 1300. Nice bike. Several years ago when I got back into riding after a short break, I stared with a Honda Shadow Ace 1100. They are really low on HP but my wife and I had no problem riding two up. It was a nice bike. If I were to go back to a bit smaller bike though, I would go with something with a bit more power and the VStar 1300 would be at the top of my list.
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I don't think I've seen that exact problem described before. I've seen numerous cases where there was engine noise heard over the speakers. If it's engine noise, it will speed up and slow down with the RPM of the bike. Doesn't sound like what you are describing but if it is, you can usually eliminate it by just slightly rerouting the wires under the left side of the gas tank. If you follow the wire, you will see that it is routed under the left side of the tank and in some cases, seems to be too close to the ignition coils and picks up static. I've just reached under the tank and move the wires slightly and got rid of the noise. If it's not that, then I would suspect a bad connection. First, make sure you have eliminated a problem headset. Have you tried plugging somebody else's headset in and seeing if the problem still occurs? If it's not a headset, then it could be the connectors inside the fairing. Many people have had problems with poor connections in that area. It means splitting the fairing to get to them. Not a difficult job and if you haven't done it, there's a writeup in the Tech Library. Once you have split the fairing, on the right side you will find 5 round connectors that are probably 3/4" - 1" in diameter. Unplug each of them and then plug them in again. Do that several times to rub away any oxidation and etc. Most of us then apply just a bit of dielectric grease to prevent future oxidation. Hopefully that will solve your problem.
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I think that's a very creative idea and could turn out to be an ultra cool ride. I really like it and wouldn't mind doing something like that myself if I run across a donor bike to try it. Please keep us updated.
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I know that in the past that the Goldwing and Venture used the same plug. Not sure about the new 1800 but it will be easy to find out. I'm sure he has whatever you need though.
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I THINK they would work. Take a look at these pictures from the Edsets site. It shows some on a half helmet. http://picasaweb.google.com/edsetsdude/ScorpionEvoHalf