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    I'd say that's a very good bet. They already have the fairing and lowers for the Strat Deluxe, all they need is a trunk, cruise, and cassette deck and they will be all set. RSTDdog
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    As you suggested your self, try switching brands. If you can find them, try Nippon Denso Plugs. Most Aisian car mfrs will spec NGK and NIppon Denso numbers in the Owners Manual. My Mazda Miata specs either of these. I think Toyota and Hyundai do as well. I'm 9000 miles in on NGKs on my RSTD and seem to be OK still, Starts and Runs fine, I know Yamaha Specs changing them at 8000 in the OM on the 2nd Gen IIRC. If I read it correctly, even if you clean them well and re gap, its still a hard start until you get brand new ones? Switching brands seems easiest thing to try first, Let us know how you make out on your plug test. RSTDdog
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    I have a Bakup Backrest that I used with the Stock RSTD seat. Really liked it. I have switched to Venture Pillow Top seats and need to modify it to work with those, Although riding with out it after having it hasn't been a real issue for me. I need to contact Bakup and see if can get just the venture bracket and add my backrest with out having to buy a whole new separate one. The Bak UP is nice and well made. Not that easy to adjust while riding though, particularly if you where gloves. RSTDdog
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    When I Had some ads up before, If I did not renew it via the link sent to me email (because I didn't have access or forgot), it appears it just marked it sold by default. Thats likley whats happening with the bikes if they did not renew. I could still either renew via the link although time was up and the status would change or manually edit it back . I really liked the classified set up with the Buy It Now link in the ad. Two of the three items I sold recently were via the Buy it Now link, and that automatically marked it Sold as well, convenient too. It seemed to work real nice for me. Used the money for Cody and Vogel raffle tickets. Sorry to see that format for the classifieds going away. Thanks for the hard work and providing it though. Derrek RSTDdog
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    What Freebird said. Just plug it in to your mac and see if it shows up as an external drive and navigate to the pictures, copy and paste the .jpg files. Another option is remove the card from the camera and insert it in to your card reader. Copy and paste the files from the card. MACs being graphics oriented computers, I will assume it has a card reader. You can open a .jpg (JPEG) file if someone sends you one right? Now quit stalling and post up some pics of the handywork. RSTDdog
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    You are correct, I missed the fender rail and didn't look close enough to notice the grips either. And Globewalker pointed out the Driver back rest. Looks like it has a Goldwing style vent in the windshield (I want one of those) and can't tell if it has a drink holder or oif thats something on the shelf behind the bike. One of the benefits of Used over new, is they will often have accessories already installed and it dosen't typically affect the price. If you shop you can usually find one with accessories for the same price as one with out. Good Job, and Welcome. RSTDdog
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    Did you buy new OEM Parts, or did you put your old OEM parts back in? What are you running for plugs now? I don't remember the last time I replaced a bad spark plug, dirty or worn maybe but not failed. Your failure seems odd. I would send all the parts to NGK, tell them the application your using it on and get their take. If anything they will send you replacements no charge for PR I bet and tell you why they think it failed. Running NGK plugs and Wire set in my Miata, No problem. NGK in my Yamaha outboard. No issues with the NGK in my bike. The pre Gap is always spot on on every plug. Used to run the NGK Gapless cross over for Evinrude with no issues. Sorry your having issues, hope you figure it out. RSTDdog
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    Nice!!! I like the two tone ones, that one is sharp. And it already has the passing lamps and rear rack to boot, that's nearly 400.00 in accessories. No problem running 5-10 psi in the rear. Run what feels good. The Prior Owner of mine ran 0 psi. Riding two up with my wife I run around 40psi. I don't bother dropping it for solo, don't mind it a little stiffer personally. I'll try giving you a call tomorrow. Derrek RSTDdog
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    Anyone know his paypal addy or if he has one? More importantly does his wife have access? He currently doesn't have any ads running and its not in his profile. I guess posting his paypal addy here would be alright since they had the ones Posted in the open forum for Vogel and Cody. With Freebird's blessing of course. Derrek RSTDdog
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    I posted this idea in the prayer request thread, but it may get lost or missed there. Even with good insurance, With minimum 30 days in the hospital, out of work, rehabilitation, etc their out of pocket expenses are likley to be huge. I know that Don (Freebird) only does this on a very selective basis, and if I am over stepping my bounds posting this let me know. If he has a paypal addy using that would be easiest but would not be good to post in open forum perhaps. Anyway, 100 people $100 dollars that's 10 grand, 200 people at $50, that's also 10 grand. That would cover 20% of 50 K medical bill assuming he's got 80/20 coverage(30 days will likley approach exceed 100K) Skip a night out to Carraba's for Ponch. If someone knows Ponch's paypal addy or has another idea to set this up, I'm good for the first $100.00. Derrek RSTDdog
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    Have never met him, but tragic nonetheless. Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. On another note in terms of help, even with good insurance, 30 days minimum in the hospital, out of work and rehab after, their out of pocket will be huge. Can we set up a fund for donations and who here usually manages that? Someone close in Houston would be ideal. If Ponch has a paypal addy, using that would be another option I suppose. No matter how you slice it ( please no one take offense) prayers wont pay the bills. All the best and speedy recovery for him and his family. Derrek RSTDdog
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    Jerry, Here's an RSTD on the FOrt Myers Craigslist if your still looking. Just listed yesterday http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/mcy/2540645656.html RSTDdog
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    I think just a flex shaft adapter for a dremel is like 30-40.00 alone. That looks like a good kit and it has a 2 year warranty.
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    The part number you listed is for 2008 models and up (see the list of models that it fits on the boats.net site you linked). Your Avatar info says you have a 2005. If its a 2005 according to this its a different part number ( 5FB-Y4617-00-00) but its the same from 1998 to 2007. Click the part number for the assembly in the link below and it will show all the models that part number fits fits. boats.net is one of the few parts sites that does this. http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/2005/V%20STAR%20MIDNIGHT%20CUSTOM%20-%20XVS650T/DRIVE%20SHAFT/parts.html
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    If that front tire did not have at least 36 psi in it it will definitely feel heavy. I run 38 psi in my front tire. Just because its at a dealer, don't assume they checked the tire pressure. Get them to put 38 in the front 41 in the rear and 25 pounds in the rear shock and take it for another ride. These are great bikes but they are not light. However the extra weight makes them stable on the highway at the expense of some slow speed handling. I don't know of many bikes that won't be hot riding here in Florida. I always wear boots so don't notice heat on my feet that much. Down here in August my whole body is hot, even with the windshield off. As mentioned you can put high way pegs on the front crash bar. I trimmed down the heel toe shifter so I can put my feet back on the floor board if i want them under me instead of in front of me. My bike won't be back down here from vacation for at least another month or you could come by and check it out seeing that we're almost neighbors. I have made some changes to mine, there's pics posted in threads and in my profile. Mine has some whine and chirp but have nothing to compare to having not ever ridden another one. Prior owner had the basket changed and he said it was better. Also to fairly compare, you have to test ride every bike with the windshield on. With the windshield off on mine you cant hear it (I wear a full face helmet). There's one for sale on craigslist up in Tampa (parrish). Been on there for a while might be able to make a deal on it. Anyway let us know what you end up with regardless of the brand. RSTDdog
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    It seems from the below response the Hagon shock can be adjusted for a load range between 175Lbs to about 420lbs max. So its within 23 lbs of Yamahas Max rating. If your use falls in this range, You should be good. Below confirms, As others have stated, it does not seem that Hagon will offer an uprated option anytime soon if at all. I do really like the Hydraulic remote preload adjuster. Fast resposne to my inquiry. I sent it late Saturday via the web, received my inbox this morning at 10:27am EST which is 7:27am PST. My Inquiry: Name : Derrek Verlaan > e-Mail : dXXXXX@XXXXX.net > Phone : 2XX-6XX-6XXX > Please contact me regarding...: Hagon Monoshocks > Subject : Hagon Monoshock for Yamaha Royal Star Venture > Comments : Inquiring about the Hagon Monoshock for > Yamaha Royal Star Venture application. I have a 2006 Yamaha Royal Star Tour > Deluxe, but per Yamaha it uses the same OE shock as the 99 and up ROyal Star > Venture models. Can you tell me if the base shock you offer for $399 is rated > for the Maximum load Capacity of the bike, Per Yamaha of 443 Lbs Rider, > passenger and Luggage? If not what would be the charge to have the shock made to meet the 443 lb > manufacturer load capacity? I ride frequently two up with luggage with weight > near the manufacturer limit. > > Thank You for your time and assistance. > > Derrek Verlaan Hagon US Distributor Dave Quinn Motorcyle response (Maggie): So sorry, not sure we are going to be able to help here. Hagon monoshocks for your 2006 Royal Star Venture are special order items, 3-4 weeks at this time of year. Our cost is $394 for a shock with manual spring preload adjustment. Hagons 'Off-the-shelf' shocks are assembled for an average rider- there is enough adjustability in the stock shock to cover a range of loading from 175lbs to about 420lbs max (rider, passenger and gear). Unfortunately at this time Hagons cannot supply an uprated shock for this application and they have refused orders for loading above that figure. We have urged them to develop an uprate, as the bulk of North American owners do load the bikes to the manufacturer's limit and beyond, but an uprate is not currently available. Can you give us a breakdown of your loading? Your weight, passenger weight, luggage weight and estimated max loading? All the best, Maggie Dave Quinn Motorcycles 335 Litchfield Tpke Bethany CT 06524 USA 203-393-2651 FAX 203-393-1725 9-5 M T Th F 9-12 Sa dqmcs@earthlink.net www.davequinnmotorcycles.com
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    Not sure what you are looking for but here are some First gen Parts. Not Mine. Just noticed them surfing. http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/mcy/2476740792.html
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    I was working from memory, have to go see if I can find the thread that has a cut away of the OEM shock, but I recall it has a spring inside of it of some sort. You would have to destroy the shock to get the spring out. I don't know if it would work dimensionally or not, just an idea. Of course the load rating for the OE shock also takes into account the Air Assist. I don't think you can go riding fully loaded with 0psi in the shock (at least it wouldn't be a good idea) In retrospect as noted above, even if one were to get the spring out, the spring itself without the air assist may not have suffcient capacity on its own. Of course assuming it fits, you could add preload to it. In another thread on the Hagon shock ( I need to look for it;On edit: Here it is djb47 post about 2/3 way down on page 1 http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20363&highlight=Hagon), somone requested one to be built for 500lbs of loading and Hagon said no way. Thats a request not far off from the Maximum load capacity of the bike. Heavy Duty to me implies that the shock (or in this instance Spring used to build it) is adding capacity greater than that of the OE Design. The implication in the other thread was that the Hagon shock comes equipped with a spring for the "Average Rider". The request for a spring with greater capacity could not be met. I still want to know, is the Hagon shock currently available for sale rated for the maximum load capacity of the Venture? I haven't seen this question answered. My OE shock with 21K miles is still Ok. I know at some point I will be going down this road and am now out of warranty. I ride two up most of the time. Two up is more weight than the OP alone is. It would be great if the Hagon is a viable alternative and out of the box meets the OEM capacity. As someone suggested in the thread linked above, I suppose I should give them a call. RSTDdog
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    The question to be asking Hagon is : Is the shock/spring combo designed and rated to handle the maximum load capacity of the bike?? Out of the box, a shock specified for the Venture should be at minimum rated for the Maximum load capacity of the bike. I see the term used that the hagon shock comes with a spring for the Average rider. So can this Hagon shock rated for the average rider also accomodate a passenger?? Or would you need the heavy duty spring that may or may not exist to ride two up with a Hagon shock? If the shock is servicable, Could you have it fitted with the spring from a dead OEM shock that presumably should have the correct capacity rating. RSTDdog
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    Cool. So have you transplanted a complete Vmax engine into your first gen or just swapped in heads, carbs, V boost etc? Wouldn't mind doing something similar with the RSTD at some point. RSTDdog
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    The only issue I have seen with AGM batteries, regardless of brand, is if they discharge below 10 volts they are near impossible to recover back to full or recover at all. I have had a New AGM battery left hooked up in a PWC that sat for 6 months drop below 10 volts and was not able to get it to charge back up. This has happened on more than one occasion on a variety of brands. I would definitely keep a battery tender on it and keep it disconnected if it sits over the winter, etc. I have been able to recover many a wet cell battery. I am a fan of the Yuasa MF batteries that came stock in our Yamahas as well as many other products. They come with the premeasured acid pack. Service it, seal it and charge it before installation. Don't need maintenance after that. Good find on the battery price with shipping included. RSTDdog
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    Its a tough bike to beat on looks. I particularly like the symmetry of the V4 design and the fact the bike looks great from either side. Most V twin bikes look great on the right side but the left side always looks like something is missing or left off. So if your getting grief from your V twin buddies about displacement you can always ask them So-What happened to the pipes on the left side of your bike?? Just be confident in the fact that if your inclined to, you can still be riding that bike with the original engine with 100K+ on the odmeter. In the end after all the talk, its the riding that matters. RSTDdog
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    Well its in the Attic over the garage. Its on 2X4 s spanning across 4 rafters. Yes it has a catch pan with an overflow drain in 1" PVC. If it did have a leak or catastrophic failure that exceeded the catch pan, worse case damage would be garage ceiling drywall. With the rafter direction its possible water could flow back toward the laundry room which is tile floor, so drywall would be the only issue there. If I want to be real anal I could flash the area between the rafters beneath the heater to ensure the water diverts over the garage only. I'm not overly concerned about it. The original Water heater was a Ruud, lasted 8 years, with 6 of those on well water. Been on City Water here Since 2009. I assume the City water will be beeter than the well in terms of the heater longevity. Cost for Water/sewer infrastructure in Cape Coral was astronomical. Google it if your so inclined. Bought the Cheap 40 gallon medium GE from Home Depot. Its Manufactured by RHEEM and has a 6 year warranty. I'm with Ruffy on this one. The medium height units are only 19 3/4 wide and fits right up through the attic hatch. RSTDdog
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    Thank You for all the input and responses. Just back in from working. Don't have enough spaces in the panel for a Large tankless (don't have enough money either). Replaced it with another conventional 40 gallon heater. I did have room and moved it into the attic though. Since my attic is easliy 120 degrees or more probably 10 months out of the year, I figure up there it may not run as much. It will still have to heat water for showers and laundry but it may not have to come on to keep it hot while not in use. Thats my theory any way. Also frees up a nice space for my 60 gallon Air Compressor and you jsut can't put a value on that. I noticed somone said they ( or someone they know) saved $50.00 a month switching to tankless. Thats $600.00 a year. The estimated operating cost posted on the heater I just bought is only $508.00 a year. assuming the basis for that is similar to my usage, If I unplugged it and took cold showers I could only save 42.00 a month. So how much do I really save with a tankless? All things being equal, what uses more energy taking a twenty minute shower at 2 gallons per minute (40 gallons of HW)? The tankless units rated for that use (say to maintain 130F) are in the neighborhood of 16KW I think. So 20 minutes at 16 KW is roughly equivalent to one hour at 5KW. I'll have another 40 gallons in one hour. I'm not sure the above is correct, but it seems you have to do a lot of math to figure out if you really save with a tankless. It seems savings are use/user dependent. If I put a timer on my conventional WH to run 1hour in the morning for showers and 1 hour before dinner for the dishwasher, I 'm only doing 9 kw a day assuming it needs the entire hour to heat the tank up. Thanks again for all the info. Very informative. RSTDdog
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    Yeah not that lucky, the pop off valve is fine. WH cabinet is full of water when you take the access panels off. It leaked a little bit a year ago and fixed itself. The tank less has the benfit of allowing me to put my air compressor where the current unit is. WH is right next to the breaker panel so upgrading for a tankless would be easy. Not sure tankless is in the budget though, even if the payback is there. Relocating HWH to the attic would provide the same space savings as tankless but at lower cost. Working in the attic in Florida anytime between now and November is another matter. Thanks for the input everyone.
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