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  1. RickH
    Sorry so long getting back to you on this just a lot going on. I have found the base wiring system on the RSV is adequate as long as you don't add anything to it. If you add anything then you need to add wiring harnesses that are pretty much independent of the OEM system. Add fuse blocks and relays to power the add ons and then all is well. Yeah I know it's a pain in the butt to begin with but it just works better in the long run on the RSV. Once you have your fuse block and relays in place and adding accessories is really easier.
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    Just some more information for those interested to chew on! Below is copied from the Venturers site with the permission of the author to post here about a similar thread. Pete Behm wrote the copied items and he has one of our high output stators on his RSV. He wrote the full report on his own. Mainly covering the installation and checking components after miles have been ridden with the new stator in place. This is a unbias report Pete wrote and he has no connection with Buckeye Performance other than he is a customer of ours. The pictures below are the regulator/recifier plugs as you can see no signs and any issues same as our R&D RSV that has over 7000 miles with the same setup. Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 8:52 pm Post subject: Venturous wrote:aka Gary Pete, I know it's only been a month since you installed yours, but how many miles have you put on it and any troubles? Gary, 4900 miles on it since being installed. I'm all done until next year. I haven't looked at the connector at the regulator yet but I don't expect any problems. As I've said many times before I haven't had any problems on the FJR with an upgraded stator and thats been a little over 30000 miles. If I remember right the connectors are very similar if not the same. I'll be tearing the Venture apart sometime soon for some much needed TLC and will let you know if there are any problems._________________Peter Behm Venturer #67 2000 Venture 2004 FJR ABS 2007 WR 450 2007 FZ6 IBA #20016 AMA #321715 Team Strange #591 House for rent in West Yellowstone, MT. Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:22 pm Post subject: Here you go Gary. Not the best pics but everything looked fine. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/4264343/PETEBEHMREGI.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/4264343/PETEBEHMREGII.jpg ___________________________________Peter Behm Venturer #67 2000 Venture 2004 FJR ABS 2007 WR 450 2007 FZ6 IBA #20016 AMA #321715 Team Strange #591 House for rent in West Yellowstone, MT.
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    Makes it easier!
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    Buckeye Performance
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    I'm having a little trouble keeping them in stock. I have 1 left on my last restocking order that is due in next week. Please contact me at info@buckeyeperformance.com for price quotes.
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    It's not Electrosport. I don't make them. They are made for BP to BP specs. By a place I have been working with for at least 5 years. They are designed for higher output in the cruising range from 2000 to 3500 RPM's. Squidley I seen your post and understand your feelings and agree that Yamaha has a touring bike with an electrical system barely adequate. But it's something we have to work on to improve. The stator upgrade is a must if you add much of anything. But that also has to be done correctly. Anything added to the system needs to be isolated from the stock system. Because of Yamaha's design on our RD RSV which has added lighting the base system is left to the stock configuration. All extras (key word "All") have there own circuits and trigger relays so the stock system is not taxed any more than when the bike rolled off the assembly line. Plus it has a very good battery. The Battery on the a stator system is a very important part of the system. A weak battery may start the bike but will also cause the system to work harder than it needs to.
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    It is made for BP to BP specs. I have used their services for the past 5 years now. No it is not Electrosport or what ever that place is on the west coast.
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    FYI: Most of my taller customers do both the Flanders upgrade with the risers. The Barons and Genmar (I think is the other riser) are the only ones I know of that fit the RSV. Both will contact the top cover on the tank at full lock.
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    When your ready I'll be here as long as the big guy says I can be.
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    They pushing 25% increase. Over stock.
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    Update: Performed the 7000 mile inspection on our RD RSV that has had our stator. There are no wiring issues to report. Non, 0, Zipo, Nada. I can't speak of Squids problems with his. We do have these in more than one bike though and all is well. Maybe it's because we designed it to deliver the higher outputs in the normal operating rate of 2000-3500 RPM's. That's all I can say is I'm happy to report all is well.
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    We have several units on the road for the 1St.Gen and all have been doing well no issues. It's not a perfect world and man is not perfect and from time to time things we make won't be perfect. Only thing we can do is our best!
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    Not the same stator on both bikes but we offer HO stator for the 1St.Gen models.
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    I've been trying to get some info together for those interested in these. This is a new offering we have been working on sense last winter. Our RD bike has real life 7000 miles on the test unit. The stock stator output spec is 30 amps. Our unit peaks at 55 amps. The only issue we have had was the connector from the stator to main harness wasn't heavy enough for the extra output. We went back and added length to the stator harness and hard wired it to the harness much like the fix with the 1St.Gen connector fix. No other problems. I think I read some were about a regulator failure with some other deal not ours. But that is not a super uncommon failure with the RSV the stock stator but it does happen from time to time so I wouldn't blame the new stator on it. The only job the regulator has is to control that stator so there is not to much volt supplied to the bike. A weak battery can cause the charging system to work to hard all the time. If you even think the battery is getting weak replace it. The whole system will thank you. The battery plays a big part of the system other then making your bike start. I'll be rechecking everything again in a few weeks. We now have others on the road and all is well. I be posting more information ASAP or you can email me.
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    That's the best place to start.
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    Like what has been said you'll get use to what you have. I have ridden both and it seems the frame mounted mirrors are more usable. The Kury Magnum large mirrors do help the RSV a bunch.
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    Gods speed and Prayers from Ohio
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    Yea a good tire gauge and proper air pressures are good start to solving handling issues. That has been an issue with them for a long time and why I will never run them along with problems with them years ago. NO Metliars for me! Yea Buddy! Happiness is tight tires!
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    What are your tire pressures?
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    Goose Your points are well taken. Please don't take this as bragging because it's not just to let you know what I have found and why. About 4 years ago I would agreed with you more than I do now. Only because a couple seasons ago I got to work with Avon on some tire issues they were having. Short version over the season I spent a lot of time on the road and the phone with their engineers. Mounted and rode many sets of tires and recorded tire temps at a range of temperatures and monitored wear. This is where it all started. Most of the testing was done with a GL1800 but there was some RSV input for comparison sense the weights are close on temperatures and wear monitoring. I'll stand by my opinion of what I found and learned during this time. Some of the results where surprising like the almost 30 degree lower tire temperature on a tire being ran at stated max temperature verses what the motorcycle manufacture said should be used. Results in all of this was Avon risen the recommend tire pressure. Now you can check this if you like but sense I have the Avon information in hand I will use it. Yamaha states the RSV/RSTD should be running 36 front and 36 rear with a light load and 36 front and 41 rear on heaver loads. Avon recommends 36 front and 42 rear all loads. Now the front is with 4 psi of the states max side wall and the rear is 8 psi light of max side wall. Personally I wouldn't drop it below 47 on the rear but that's me. Now for the Honda states GL1800 the pressures should be 36 front and 41 rear. Avon states 41 front (stated side wall max) and 42 rear (stated side wall max) It was 41rear but was raised. Found the best wear and lowest temprature was at 46 psi rear. Which is where I run mine now. So with this additional information you can make your own mind up. But facts are fact and the tires will wear better with higher pressures. And for my riding style they handle better too. Now you know what I know.
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    Goose We'll just have to agree to disagree! I don't have any twichy feeling but when the tire pressures are lower they will run hotter (tested and confirmed) Hotter tires wear faster. I have found the bike feels more washy mushy on lower pressures like your not part of the bike. If you want a softer ride take some air or preload out of the suspenion. That's why it's adjustable.
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    Here are the Tire sizes for the RSV. I want to add a note here because for what ever reason I still see others mounting other tires. Yes, the Michelin is a pretty good tire but has one of the lowest weight ratings. Yes, the new Dunlop EIII seems to be another good tire (kind of funny how much it looks like the Avon) and the Metzliar is just a piece of junk IMHO! I like the Avon Venom tire. Great grip, Good wear 16,000 on a rear is good enough for me! The front tire has a broken up center groove which has less tendency to hang in ridge grooves than the Dunlop design. The Avon Venom has proven it's worth and they do stand behind them. Front: MT90-16 .800 THINNER THAN STOCK Part# AV-320 Rear: 150/90HB-15 BLK 80H AM42 Venom PART # AV-336 Air them up tight! Side wall stated Max pressure! Let the suspension soak up the bumps. Not the tires! They will run cooler and give you longer mileage when they are at the proper pressure. Check the air pressure often! Please your life may depend on it!
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    Todd said: I was told that the Venom was too much tire for the 1st Gen. :rotf: :rotf: Somebody was talking out of their rear end making that statement. Somebody that doesn't know the 1St.Gen Venture that's a sure bet!!!!! As you now know Todd the Venom is the tire for the 1St. Gen. and a bunch of other machines. I wouldn't listen to what they said much any more. They were doing that Jim Carry imitation in "Pet Detective" talking out their butt! Yea, Fork Brace, Progressive Springs and really dial it in with some solid mounts and SS lines!
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    Key word smaller width and or thinner but same diameter!
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    Michelin Commanders are pretty good tires but if I remember right also have the lightest load rating almost 200lbs less than the Avon and the Junketlzers which still seems to be enough and I've never heard of a failure with them compared to the Junketlzers which seem to have trouble keeping the tread on them not blowing big chunks off of. Avon tread design and compound works for me. Even on the Wing I get good wear and they eat tires. I haven't seen a tire yet that won't loose some traction on oily wet roads with tar snakes. You have to adjust, anticipate and overcome.
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