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    This was cool thread. Went through all 17 pages. Somehow didn't see it before. This is a picture of my wife and I in Freedom NH last July on our New England Motorcycle trip. This was early in the day so Helmet hair not too bad... You can barely see the RSTD behind us. Figured they may not like it if we pulled it up on the grass... Derrek
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    FJR is pretty close now. Hopefully they will do something cool with the new Vmax engine in the way of a touring bike, more sport and less cruiser than the current RSV. Im guessing Its only a matter of time....
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    Looks like you have to pull the carbs to install those. They go in the intake manifold. Thats at least somewhat more credible than the airbox, since the two right turns after the airbox would have eliminated any swirling effect. But if it was worth swirling the air, the Manufacturer would be doing it. If your willing to pull your carbs, I suggest pulling them and checking the float height per Gooses tech article and putting them back on. You'll probably find that will make a bigger difference. Same work (almost) less money. RSTDdog
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    AHHH LUCAS- The Prince of Darkness..... No British Bikes for me, but my brother had an MGB GT, wierd unexplainable electrical gremlins. I grew up in the " As long as your living under my roof you can't ride a motorcycle" household. First bike- I was 19 or 20, a 1974 Honda CL450K6 Scrambler, My friend brought it down from New Jersey in 1985 or 1986. It had been sitting. Put gas it in it , it fired up, I rode it around seemed to run OK, thought it was kind of slow had to give it alot of throttle, carbs leaked some. Bought a service manual, cleaned and balanced the carbs, adjusted the valves, replaced and timed the points and condenser, and about threw myself off it the first time riding it after working on it. No longer needed to turn the throttle near as much...... Got a Kawasaki 400 LTD during/after that one, then a 78 Yamaha XS 750 Special (Triple), 92 ST1100ABS TCS in 1994 Sold it in 1998 for $1000 more than I paid for it, Almost ten years to the day of selling the ST I got my RSTD. Hmmm. Mammaries.... Light the corners of my mind...... Derrek
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    Look for the 30th Anniversary Edition in 2013. I can see it now The Yamaha Venture- 30 years of V4's, Carburetors, and Cassette Decks ( of course there was a short Hiatus) .........
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    Don't know about the Milwaukee boots,I have a pair of the Bates GX8 Tactical boots I use for riding. Well made, comfortable, waterproof, can walk in them 129.00 at Bass Pro Shops, 99.00 at Academy last time i checked If you have one of those near by. I tried on several pair and brands of boots I really like the Bates. RSTDdog
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    I was noticing that the 130/90 16 Commander Front is labeled as Reinforced and has a 73H load index rating which is higher than the OEM rating of 71H for the stock tire size 150/80-16. The higher load rating would indicate a heavier carcass design, might result in better high speed stability. But then the MT90-16 (130 eqivalent in the E3) is rated at 72H. Every tire is different. Stability at high speed probably will have more to do with the mounted shape of the tire and contact patch. All the press releases I have seen indicate two more sizes to be released in ealry 2012. From looking at the current charts, I am surmising those will we Wing sizes since they don't currently offer a front or rear OEM size for the Wing. RSTDdog
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    Where are you buying the CommanderII and for how much? I'm running a stratoliner front wheel in a 130 70 18 and I don't see them making the Commander II in that size either ( atleast not yet) and that size also fits Goldwings. Their current availability in front tire sizes Sure leaves them out of some markets. I do like the handling though with that front tire size and I don't seem to have any high speed issues. My original Commander rear tire has a round 11k with around 2/32 or less left in the center. I'd really like to get a matched pair and right now it seems Avon and Dunlop are my only options. Don't need to buy right now but I will soon. RSTDdog
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    What brand of battery did you install a year ago? cables clean and tight at both ends? Im going on 6 years with the OE Yuasa battery. They are sealed maintenance free types. The trick to these is after you add the acid pack let it stand for an hour and install the caps and then fully charge it before installing it. Most people don't do this and most dealers don't do this either. I always service them myself. When this one goes I'll get another Yuasa. I have personally had issues getting an AGM to take a charge if the battery discharges to 10 volts or less.
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    Makes you think twice about the comment "never ridden off road"
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    Congrats on the new ride. Depending on the In service date you may still have some warranty left. Have the VIN checked at a Yamaha dealer and see if it falls in the head gasket recall. Some of the 07 models weren't torqued all the way. Caught early it just needs a retorque. If it starts leaking, it needs replacement. Either way its on Yamaha in warranty or not, but get it checked out. Great bike the RSTD. Looked at several different bikes myself before deciding on the RSTD. Good combination of style and features. Enjoy it. RSTDdog
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    Check the VIN and see if it falls in range of the head gasket recall. I think it affects 07 models. If caught early enough it just needs a head retorque. If it starts leaking will need the head gasket replaced, but I think its on Yamaha's dime either way. RSTDdog
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    Brake Pad If your here on Friday, let me know. Fort Myers Bike Night this Saturday January 14, 2012 and Poker Run at Navigator Grill in Port Charlotte this Sunday, January 15, 2012. RSTDdog
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    D407 and D408 are Dunlop OE tires for Harley Davidson. D407 came stock on the Fl models and others. Not sure what if any similarities in design to the E3 or older E2. Hopefully more sizes are coming. I see from that list they don't have any 18" fronts either, in particular 130 70 -18 which fits Goldwing and Stratoliner and others, a market I'm sure they would want to sell to. I'm not far from replacing my rear Commander (old style). Would like to be able to try a set front and rear. RSTDdog
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    Bump. Revived this thread starting at post 10 for Florida riders fro upcoming events. Fort Myers Bike night Jan 14, 2012, Brake Pads Poker Run Benefit January 15, 2012. Links and info above. Maybe better if I start a new one? RSTDdog
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    Kind of like the woman from that program Murder She Wrote- every time she comes to visit a town, somebody dies............... So if Athelete's get Athelete's Foot, what do Astronauts get??? Missile Toe......... I guess that's not a clean joke snce its about dirty feet?? RSTDdog
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    My wife and I would be up for this as well. I'll keep checking in on this one. On Key Largo ( or Tavenier) is Ragged Edge Motel. On Atlantic side. $100.00 last time I stayed there, but there were two rooms and a kitchen, so for people /couples willing to room together the price would be half. Older traditional motel with indiviual two story house style buildings. As long as the owner is a alive it will remain this way. Nice location on the Atlantic side, has a pool. Places to stay in Islamorada, Key Lantern Inn and Blue Fin Inn (same owners), old but clean, some of the lowest rates in the keys. You can walk to Lorelei Restaurant and Bar (and walk back) for good food and great sunsets. For those Flying solo, Woodys Adult Entertainment is also walking distance (about a 1/2 mile). Camping- Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge has camping and rooms. In April availability may be opening up there. No Name Pub and Key Deer (about the size of a dog) are attractions on Big Pine Key. The last time we camped there, the Key deer just walk through the campground. Also Knights Key Campground is still open last time I was through there. Had the bottom not fallen out of the real estate market, Knights Key campground would be condos now. Nice locationon Atlantic side There is a KOA on Fiesta Key ( might be Encore now, not sure), that being said I think rooms at Key Lantern are cheaper than a campsite at the KOA. Bahia Honda State Park has Campgrounds and so does Long Key State Park. Getting in these is kind of hit or miss in winter season. Early April may have some availabililty. If anyone is interested in Offshore Fishing, I know a boat and captain I have been on four times now dolphin fishing. Limited the boat each time. Captain Lee Robinson- Jackpot.This guy loves to fish. He used to go out of his house in Tavenier, now I heard he is at Ocean Reef Resort in Key Largo. Anyone making this trip coming down the west coast of Florida is welcome to stay here. Derrek RSTDdog
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    When was the last time you changed and flushed the brake fluid?
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    "I like to think whenever I drink water, I drink Mickey Mouse Heads" Pretty cool and Funny too.
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    So Florida Folks, Lets See if we can make a weekend out of it!! From Jerry's link the next Downtown Fort Myers Bike Night is Saturday January 14, 2012 and Brake Pads Cancer Benefit Poker Run for his friend is scheduled for Sunday January 15, 2012. There are more details on Brake Pads event in the Other Clubs/events section. I have room if anyone wants to overnight and do both. Link to Brake Pad's event thread http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=65530 RSTDdog
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    Imagine all the people.............its easy if you try............ Merry Christmas everyone.
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    Looks like the same platform the Pontiac G8 was built on. There were rumors the G8 would get reskinned and rebadged as a Chevy. A little dispute since they want to build here and not in Australia. Wouldn't be hard for them to bring the Ute here. RSTDdog
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    Depending on how friendly you are with your dealer, they should be able to get it for you. I had some of the chrome filler panels with no instructions or hardware. My dealer was able to produce the instructions as a pdf file (free) and it listed the hardware used by size, but oddly there was no corresponding Yamaha part numbers for the mounting hardware. If the mounting template is part of the instruction book I'd say you have a good shot. The parts guy at my dealer had to call Yamaha to figure out how and where to access the info for the accessories, but its there in the dealer access online portal and should be available. RSTDdog
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    What year is your bike? How many miles when pump failed? THX
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    What he said. Its possible for one of the dual filiments to break and land on top of the other one and re-weld itself if its energized. That can cause a feedback loop through the bulb. Another thing that can cause what you describe is if you have the bulb installed 180 out. Although there is the high and low index pin on the 1157 bulb , its still possible to install it backwards. Another simple thing to check.
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