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OK...I found a little info and you are right. Not a TRUE touring bike. It's a shame...with that engine...it could make an awesome tourer. Add a trunk, full fairing, etc. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2007/May/may-1-to-may-6/may0207triumphtourerspied/?&R=EPI-90926
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and you posted the pictures WHERE?
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I used to have it written up in the Embarrassing moments area but I think that was before the crash. I'll write it up again later but the short version is that if you are changing the oil on your RSV, sitting beside it when adding the new oil, reach up and grab the handlebar to pull the bike in a vertical position, you do NOT want to pull it over on top of you. It WILL leave a mark.
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Thanks for the reminder. I haven't even set the date yet for Maintenance Day but will give it some thought and try to get the rally list updated in the next day or two...at least with the dates that we have at this time.
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Like to ask Question on weight
Freebird replied to JOE MCDERMOTT's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Joe, I hope that the new bike works out better for you. I know that you weren't happy with the RSV. Just because you traded, you don't have to leave us now. We are about more than the brand. Don -
I'm going to let those who were involved in collecting all the pictures draw a winner. You see, I'm passing the buck on this one.
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Orrin, You are getting way ahead of what I know about brakes. In my opinion, what you are wanting to do would require a lot more engineering than what we are doing with the rear proportioning valve. I think that getting the correct balance from front to rear would be the hardest part and would require more components.
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There are a LOT of synthetic blends on the market. I have never been a fan of them but some folks use it. I'll stick with my Mobil 1 thank you. I assume that they are saying the thicker oil might make it run quieter. Some have done that for some time now with varying reports on how much it helps.
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Here you go. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13098
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I don't know how well it works because I've never tried one but there is a product called the "Zapper" that is supposed to help. I've seen them several places including a local "Do it Best" hardware store up the road from me.
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It works great. I did that repair on mine about 3 or 4 years ago. I have removed that chrome strip several times since then and have never had another problem with it.
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Folks, you really should consider the proportioning valve modification that Rick Butler has come up with. It's very good and very affordable. You do not have to be a mechanical genius to install it. I think the total time to install is probably about 30 minutes.
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There is a HECK of a lot of truth in that one.
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Here you go. Go to this link and the scroll down....second or third product from the bottom I think. http://www.badgemaker2.com/web_store/web_store.cgi?page=mc_plates.html&category=yes&cart_id=
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It doesn't matter how long it takes...it's the ADVENTURE that is important. I'll leave the light on for you.
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Thanks...I wasn't sure. On the RSV it's the right front but something was telling me that it wasn't the same for the Royale. DUH...come to think of it...the RSV doesn't COME with a tach. Mine is hooked to the right front because that is where I connected it.
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I really like those things. Heck, I could put a Swisher mower behind it and be good to go. You gonna drive it up here.
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Now it REALLY sounds electrical. The tach gets its feed from the right front coil I think. Sounds like either a TCI or coil problem.
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OK folks...you know....let's kill this one before it gets out of hand.
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Here you go...unfortunately, they don't make a street legal version. http://www.ecorider.us/ and there is this one.... http://www.hdtusa.com/models.htm I Understand though that they have only managed to produce about 25 bikes and production is delayed. Not automatic either but it is a diesel.
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I agree...would be interesting to see how it really works. I'm not a big fan of automatic trannies for motorcycles, shifting is half the fun for me. I'm sure that in the manual mode, you are just shifting but no clutch. Might be kind of cool. Not sure I would ever want one though.
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He needs to join the forum and then submit an application to be a Venture owner. Only the upper elite of mankind are truly worthy of owning one of these fine machines.
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So was I. That's how I cruised around looking for se.....well...you know.
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Take a look at this link for a new automatic transmission Honda that was supposed to be on the market in October, don't know if it was released or not. Pretty cool idea as automatics go. It gives you too automatic modes and a 6 speed manual shift mode. http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-news/2008-honda-motorcycles/ Also, scroll down that page and take a look at the awesome looking 6 cylinder sport bike...concept.
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Cloudy and rainy here. I HOPE to get mine cleaned up and go out for some pictures tomorrow. I don't want to be entered into the prize drawing but would like to enter some pics.