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  1. Freebird
    It is very easy to go ahead and hook up the back speakers also if you get a 4 channel amp like I did. To be honest though, I think it's a waste of time. The truth is, probably 95% of the sound that you hear is from the front speakers. On the RSV, the rear speakers are wired to one channel anyway so you are not getting stereo from them. You have to run another pair of wires if you want to do it properly. After thinking about it, I decided to heck with it and just hooked the front speakers to the amp. I don't know if there are any small inline amps for MP3 players or not, haven't really looked. Sorry.
  2. Freebird
    The Marshall mod will not help at all with AM reception. The PL259 is a coaxial type connector for CB antennas, nothing to do with your AM/FM antenna. I never listen to AM so can't tell you how well mine picks up but I do know that it can be hard to improve. I would go to a local radio shack or someplace similar and see if they have an AM signal booster. I know that there are some available and would bet that Radio Shack has them. You could replace the antenna but it likely won't help a lot. If you decide to try, it would be easy to do. Simply remove the old antenna and replace it with one that will fit through the hole on the bracket. I don't remember for sure but don't think the antenna cable unplugs from the stock antenna, if I remember correctly, it is soldered in. I may be wrong though. If it is, just cut it off close to where it goes into the bottom of the antenna. You will probably be able to get enough slack to install a new male connector on the end and just plug it in.
  3. Freebird
    Yes, it will help. I can tell a significant difference in volume with the amp on as compared with it off.
  4. Freebird
    Take a look here. I have replaced my cassette with a small amp/equalizer and am generally pleased with it. Still not 100% happy with the speakers though and probably never will be. 4" speakers just don't do it for me. I'm presently using Pioneer speakers. In this topic area, there are a couple of install procedures for an amp though. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=74
  5. Freebird
    You really don't need the CD. Just go to the Apple Ipod site and you can download the ITunes software. That's all you need.
  6. Freebird
    It's pretty common and I think that most of them do it. I have not found an answer or solution.
  7. Freebird
    I like the the fact that they are made from stainless steel but am not very impressed with the exposed band type hanger that they use. They hanger should be integrated into the muffler in my opinion. Especially for that price.
  8. Freebird
    I have one off an '83 that looks to be OK. I never heard the bike run so can't say for sure but it doesn't rattle or anything that I can tell.
  9. Freebird
    Glad to help. Wasn't sure that they would work but had an idea that they might. Now we know.
  10. Freebird
    Jerry M has the Tri Star trike kit on his. He told me about a company that makes a front end for it but it was expensive. You might send him a PM and find out who it is.
  11. Freebird
    I got read of the CD changer a long time ago but I seem to remember a release tab on the edge that has to be pressed before it will pull out. As for the antenna, not, it should not just lift off. That was a problem with the antennas on the '99 models. They are a terrible design. I replaced mine with after market antennas for that very reason. If you haven't had any problems with the CB, you are very lucky. Mine would barely transmit with that problem and often squealed very loudly when I hit the transmit button.
  12. Freebird
    Well, since mine is a '99, I don't think it would help much to pull mine out. I did have a set of carbs off the '83 that I parted out but I'm thinking that I gave them to Muffinman. Don't remember for sure, I'll look when I get home tomorrow night.
  13. Freebird
    I also wonder if they are the same as the later first gens. A lot of the fisches don't list the '83 parts now but they do list parts for the later models. I just looked at http://www.dgy.com and just chose the '91 Venture and they do list all the carb parts.
  14. Freebird
    There are a lot of them available. A good place to start is http://www.sierra-mc.com They sell J&M as well as other brands.
  15. Freebird
    TSB: M2000-008 Part Number for kit: 4XY-TRUNK-CM-KT
  16. Freebird
    I have the mic mute and so does Bob Dakin. On our trip to Colorado, we had no problems with the CBs so if that is the problem, it's not common. Also, as dumb as this sounds, make sure your mic is not facing the wrong direction. I've seen that MANY times.
  17. Freebird
    One more thing. The gas tank is not plastic, it is steel. They have been known to rust out but hopefully that is not your problem. If so, let me know because I do have one off the '83 that I parted out. I'll take a good look at it but I think it's in good condition.
  18. Freebird
    I will try to post from now on where I'll be. I plan to be in Rochester until Thursday morning. I know that next week I'll be in the Dayton, OH area.
  19. Freebird
    I'll be there waving and am really looking forward to Vogel.
  20. Freebird
    Sorry...don't mean to leave anybody hanging on this or the brake modification but I was in Lexington, KY all last week and now I'm in Rochester, NY. I got home over the weekend but it rained the entire time. The Vogel trip may be the first chance I have for a real test.
  21. Freebird
    Sure sounds to me like you got another bad coil. If you decide that you want to test the ECU, I have a spare one here that you can try. I replaced mine with the DYNA3000. Don't think I want to sell it but would let you borrow it to find out if yours is bad.
  22. Freebird
    My first question about this is was your first bike still within the 5 year warranty? If so, and they refused to repair it due to the miles, I would have had an attorney involved.
  23. Freebird
    Hey...at least this one was CHEAP. How often do you find a tool or accessory for a motorcycle for under $20.00 including shipping?
  24. Freebird
    Yea, that is probably not exactly what she has in mind for the day. I'll only be there Monday - Thursday anyway.
  25. Freebird
    I'll see if my old scanner still works. Haven't used it in a long time. It's just one page and really nothing to it. You just plug the coil wire onto the tester, ground the tester, crank over the bike.
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