KeithR
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I'm Back.............. Did all the tweaking and still no change......feels like I'm riding on a flat front tire.....if I loosen the grip on the bars they start to shimmy.......only thing I haven't done is the steering head bearing adjustment. I did the "Test" this spring and it didn't flop around when I let it go from the center position? Help.............. Ok ....I went for another ride.......reduced tongue weight to 21lbs...(Scale was off I discover).......not quite so bad......still feels like the bike is squirming in under me. I don't get that....Don't know its there feeling! Keith
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I'm still adjusting......worked late today so no time for a test ride. Its a 1-7/8" ball.......Diamond R Hitch I removed the ball and tried it in the coupler and it was kinda snug.....it would bind a bit .....I backed the nut off a little and it rotates alot more freely. I checked the hubs and the rims are snug up against the hubs.......nuts were torqued to 80ftlbs in a criss cross pattern. I did have the wheels balanced while I was putting the trailer together at a tire shop. Dyna Beads or Ride On isn't an option in my part of the world........They think Avon only makes perfume and bubble bath at my local dealer !! I had a mechanic from work come and set up my bearings after I re-lubed them and they spin freely. Stay Tuned.......if its not raining tomorrow after work I'm gonna go for another ride! Keith
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Dray When I pulled in back into the garage and put the bike on the side stand there was no way I could lift the trailer tongue off the ball. The bars were to the far left.......I turned them to the far right and still would not let go. I gave it a slight tap with a dead blow hammer and it still wouldn't let go.....I had to put a block under my stand and make the bike level before it would release........then it was ok......so maybe there is something up with the trailer tongue? I'll have a better look at that. Thanks Keith
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Thanks for the reply's guys! I have boosted my shock to 45lbs.....trailer tires to 20lbs.....I'll reduce the tongue weight closer to 20lbs.....(I have a bucket of road salt in my cooler for the trial run so that will be easy to adjust).... My weight distribution was 25lbs heaver on one side than the other......would that be a big issue ?? I also moved my cooler rack closer to the back approx 2-1/2".....now about 1" from front of cargo box......that changed my tongue weight to 19lbs. Worst thing is when I ride into my garage I have to unhook everything inorder to go for another test run......note to self...need bigger garage! I'll try your suggestions and take it for another run tomorrow night!! Thanks Again Keith
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I have been reading and reading and reading and not getting a good feel for my situation. So I will ask the experts! I have a new Piggybacker XL that I bought last year and haven't used. I'm getting ready for a trip in August so figured I should try this thing out. I find a slow speeds I have a very bad shimmy and smooths out a little the faster I go but to tell you the truth I didn't feel very good the way it handled so I kept it at 80kms max/48mph. I wouldn't dare go any faster and headed back to the garage. These are my specs. Trailer Tires - 28psi Rear Shock - 26.5psi Front Tire 42psi Rear Tire 49.5psi Front Forks - I guess 6lbs? on pump 3 strokes before 10Lb mark Tongue Weight 33lbs (weighed by lifting off ball....it was 28 when i chked off bike) Trailer Weight 248lbs (weighed with scale on each tire with tire on opposite side level with scale) Trailer Tires were balanced So what do you think...... Is it possible my tires are not mounted square to trailer frame? Looking for ideas.....I have heard it said many a time that you don't know its behind you so it has to be something I'm not doing right.I can tell you I knew it was there and scared the crap out of me..... Thanks Keith
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I carry a fanny pack style kit. Similar to this one Keith [ame=http://www.amazon.com/FANNY-PACK-FIRST-AID-COMPLETE/dp/B000GUP75M/ref=pd_sbs_sg_1]Amazon.com: FANNY PACK FIRST AID KIT COMPLETE: Health & Personal Care@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31bU8VGyXML.@@AMEPARAM@@31bU8VGyXML[/ame]
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I had a box similar to that one years ago that was mounted on the roof of my motorhome. So it may be an older style motor home storage box?? Keith
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Info from Web Bike World article......may be an old article so price ? Manufacturer: Plexus Retail Price: $9.95 Type: Aerosol Can, 13 oz. (369 g) Made In: U.S.A. Category: Plastic cleaner, polish Manufacturer's Information Claims - "Developed for use in aviation. Cleans, protects and polishes clear and colored plastics", For Use On - Clear and colored plastic, Perspex, Lucite, Plexiglas, Fiberglass, ABS, Lexan, Acrylite and other acrylics, including painted surfaces. Claimed Features - "Cleans as it polishes. Seals the pores of the plastic. No smears, no scratches." Application - Spray on, wipe off and buff. Our Opinions Plexus is commonly found in motorcycle shops. It can be used on motorcycle windscreens. It works well for cleaning bug residue and for polishing windscreens. We haven't noticed much of a difference between Plexus, ProtectAll, Auto-Glym Instant Show Shine, Meguiar's Plastx Plastic Cleaner and other quick cleaner and polish products, such as Mr. Moto Quick Polish, Motorex Clean & Polish, S100 Detail & Wax, Motorex Protect & Shine and others when used on clear windscreens. They all seem to work about the same, doing a decent job of cleaning and polishing.
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The straps hanging down near the front are there to go under the bottom to hold cover the down. Black....well in this part of the world heat is not a big issue really. Keep the ideas coming....... Thanks Keith
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I'm looking for ideas how to hold down a cooler on my Piggy Trailer. I had a cover made for it and it will have a zipper around the top so I can have access. I don't want to put straps on the outside of the cover or a net.....but that maybe the most logical idea? Will I be taking it off and on the rack....prob not. So people what ideas have ya got ????? Thanks Keith
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Here is another EBay seller for SS Lines item 190377068299 prices look reasonable....Canadaian company as well Keith
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Seaking Did you check with any heavy equipment shops ? John Deere, Komatsu. I'm sure they must have some sort of thread repair and prob all kinds of metric on those machines ? Keith
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This may not be what you have in mind as a solution......kinda neat tho! Keith www.lewipe.com
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Not much cheaper...... POLE, CB ANT. (4XY-88143-00-00) $166.75 US $ so not sure if it would be any cheaper by the time you rec! www.partshark.com There are alternatives if you search the site Keith
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Just Moving this to the top again in case some one may have one sitting around Keith
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My 2nd bike will be a Valkyrie......love the looks of those things! Keith
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I seem to remember having same issue....bit of lube and it was gone. Keith
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Hey Chris Check out my solution on this link.....99 ea at Cdn Tire or drop by and I'll give ya a set! Keith www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27341&highlight=lost+seat+hold
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I had a spill a few weeks ago and I'm looking for a right side saddle bag hinge emblem with "Midnight Venture" on it. I know a few years ago someone was making custom inserts......soooooo does anyone have one kicking around they don't need? Thanks Keith
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Have a look at this post http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=28613 I posted some pics from when I did mine ....look at #14 Keith
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How do you pick this d***n thing up!!!
KeithR replied to a topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I picked mine up after sliding 20 ft a few weeks ago..............not quite sure how I did it.........I think I had a boost of adrenaline or spite! Keith -
This is a link for what I have done for the seat hold down nut replacement. Keith www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27341&highlight=lost+seat
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Reply from president of Plexus - Re Pricing Plexusdirect.com current price 13oz. $16.95 previous price 13oz. $13.95 stood for several years. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Keith
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I sent an e-mail to Plexus and the President sent me a reply! He didn't answer why the sudden price increase so I fired off another email..... body{font-family: Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:#ffffff;color:black;}p{margin:0px}Mr. Rose: I appreciate your comments. First thank you for your loyalty to Plexus. I would like to explain our product. Plexus was developed with a specific intent. Plexus cleans, maintains and protects very expensive high tech plastic materials. Plastics take on many forms from clear and colored plastics to composites, films, tints, powder coats etc. Plexus is not only compatible with these types of materials but it is good for them as Plexus conditions them keeping them new, free from drying denaturing and breaking down. Plexus is not and has never been cheap in fact it is expensive. A perception that Plexus is just another cleaner like all the general cleaners in the group or category is not an accurate perception of what Plexus is or how it compares to other products. Plexus is the best product of its kind and will ensure the care and maintenance of your expensive products however it is expensive relative to general cleaners. When you consider what Plexus does to extend the life of your expensive materials it then becomes the product of choice. Thank you for choosing Plexus Blake Schwartzman, President BTI Chemical Co., Inc.
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I was into my local shop today and saw a small can....ready to buy it till I saw the $18.99 price tag.........I like it but that's robbery! Keith