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    What date codes did you get? Where did you get them? Thanks RSTDdog
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    Thanks for all the replies. Definitely a bounce. No shimmy/wobble. Steering head feels good, no play in it. Not sure how long it would take to run out the flat spot if it will at all. I have put probably 100-150 miles on the tire so far. Going back for another tire. Hopefully he can get it before we leave for Indy on Thursday. Try and have them check for one that's not 3 years old. RSTDdog
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    So I had a new Dunlop E3 Front tire mounted and balanced. For the record the date code is 3707 and came from Tucker Rocky via my Independent local dealer. Been riding everyday to work to scrub the tire in and was noticing a a very mild hop or bounce. Its most noticeable around 40 mph and originally thought it was road surface, but noticed it on different roads and surfaces. Its more obvious on decel. Given that I hadn't noticed this ( or remembered it) with the OEM Bridgestone front with 16k miles, I thought it was odd. Theres is 1 1/2 ounces of weight on the tire, in close proximity to the valve stem. Yesterday, after the bike sat up over night, I jacked the bike up, spun the front wheel and could see a notable flat spot in the tire, with the naked eye just using the fender tip as a reference. Spun it several times and marked the spot with blue tape. Today, with the weight off the front wheel for 24 hours, I could not find the flat spot as easily as yesterday (other than the blue tape). So I set up a reference bar across the tread supported by bricks. When I spin the tire, the difference between the tire touching the bar and not is about 1/16" The 1/16" Gap is still where the blue tape is. I haven't marked the start and stop points for touching and gap, but it touches for a portion of the rotation and there is a gap for a portion. I stop rotating when I perceive the gap to be widest and that's the 1/16" point. Would this tire be considered out of round? Should I do this test with the tire warmed up? (Although the hop doesn't seem to go way with the tire warmed up or after riding awhile) Folks with E3's, do you notice the tires flat spotting if you let the bike sit? Thanks, RSTDdog
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    Thanks. Saw the answer (by Goose)in another AIS thread I was reading ( I knew they were here and searched using exhaust popping) and came back to edit, but too late, three replies. I forget to use google sometimes. Another forum I was active in, you couldn't search the Archive threads through the forum, but Google would still find them. Thanks, RSTDdog
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    Can someone explain that when you search for AIS, that this thread ( or any others with AIS in the title) don't appear (Sorry No results match) and if you do the Search this thread (the one we're in) function for AIS as Keyword, it does the same thing and doesn't find the half dozen or so time the term AIS is used. I am using advance and have tried searching just titles and entire threads. Doing some thing wrong maybe? RSTDdog
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    Flat Track Race is at a different track. Ive had others say this is more fun to watch than the Moto GP. I have never been, so its all good and new to me.The guy at work knows where the flat track race is. I'll post it tomorrow. Derrek
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    Funny you should say that (excess hydrocarbons), because after I posted this and read another thread where people mentioned you could feel the leak, I checked and both sides leak, but only the left side pops. I can usually keep it from popping by not closing the throttle all the way. Carbs have been off before (before I owned it), Two of the bowls are on backwards (can't get to the drains). It seems to run fine, but need to get in there and have a look. RSTDdog
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    So is the leak pictured above enough to cause intermittent pop on decel? I have located a similar leak on the left side and also a pop on decel from the left side. Thanks RSTDdog
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    Bumping this. Would like to know more. Thanks, RSTDdog
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    Thanks,Just wondering about it, I have only locked the rear once on my bike momentarily. I plan to make some and give it a try. No curves in Florida to speak of, but I hit the floor boards if I Lean in to much on left and right turns. We are going to do some riding in NC, GA and TN on the way to the Moto GP in Indy. Anything I can do to add some cornering clearance will help. RSTDdog
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    Does the leveling link Mod make the rear lock up sooner than it already does in stock trim? Seems it might since raising the rear would shift some weight forward. Thoughts? Thanks, RSTDdog
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    Goose what's the build date on the new front tire out of curiosity? I Just got 3 year old new one- date code 3807.Only 1.5 to balance. RSTDdog
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    The Dunlop E3 front I just got was 3807. Same as others have been getting. My Indy dealer got it through Tucker Rocky Distributing. It looked just fine though. I wonder if there was a lot of production and then the economy tanked and lots of inventory left. 2007 was when things really started sliding. RSTDdog
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    August 28 and 29, 2010. Anyone from Here going? We have a group from my work going, Six of us so far. We are trailering bikes to Atlanta. Then riding from Atlanta to Indy, We are leaving from Atlanta on Friday. Plan to be there on time for the flat track race on Saturday Night. The Moto GP Race is at the brickyard on Sunday. If anyone is going and wants to meet up, drop me a line. Derrek RSTDdog
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    I have thought about this too.I know there are places that do diamond cut and other effects to the fin edges, but don't remember if they do the lower ones or just the ones already done by yamaha. I think it would look good. You could be the first! RSTDdog
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    Gary, Thanks for taking time to do that. I got my terms turned around. That makes sense to me now. On an RSV or TD, why would the type of splitter used matter Stock vs Vmax or other? Anytime I have changed brake lines on other bikes, they just seem like a manifold to me, 1 in 2 out, straight through. Thanks, Derrek
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    Area of a circle is pi x radius squared. Radius is 1/2 diameter. Thus pi x (1/2 Diameter) squared. The pressure (pounds per square inch) out of the master cylinder is equal to the force applied on the lever x the area of the piston. So pressure(psi)= Force(pounds) x Area 10psi= 10lbs x 1 square inch 15psi= 10lbs x 1.5 square inches (or 15 lbs x 1 square inch) The above are examples, but the 5/8 (15.8mm) master cylinder will make more pressure than the 14mm master cylinder with the same force applied to the bore piston and equal stroke. I agree with using the parts matched the way Yamaha designed it. Now I just want to know why its that way. The above is simplified and doesn't take into account fluid dynamics or differences in the stroke length. A question for Mr. Google perhaps... Rstddog
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    Currently a 2006 RSTD Midnight. Felt great from the first time I rode it. I was between this and an FJR1300 (didn't like the on/off FI) while looking for bikes after a Ten year hiatus from riding with the exception of two fix, ride and sell projects in the interim: 81 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim and 82 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk. Neither of these quite cut it after selling my 1992 ST1100 ABS TCS (in Candy Glory Red, one of Honda's Best Colors) that I owned for 5 years. If I were to get a second bike it would be another ST1100. Before that I put a bunch of miles on a 78 Yamaha XS750 Special (The Triple) Anyone see the constant??? I learned wrenching and riding on 1974 CL450 Honda and had two of those in Sapphire Blue at one time and also had KZ400LTD. I know its more than you asked for but it got me to thinking about past rides... RSTDdog
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    Thanks Mike. I had seen your earlier post somewhere that you found them. If my local independent dealer could still get it, the price through him was only 104.95. Since he's putting the tire on, I prefer to order it through him. For 120.00 I can get the E3 so I'll probably go that route. Parts Unlimited has been changing the B/O release date once a month since April on the Michelin. I think someone else indicated Michelin may be coming out with a replacement. My dealer and another local dealer here got good deals (closeouts) on the Commander in the Harley Sizes. Thanks again for the reply. Derrek RSTDdog
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    I changed my Clutch fluid today. If you think it feels good after changing the fluid, Take off the clutch lever and clean and polish the brass pivot insert and the chrome pivot bolt for the lever and the other brass pivot in the lever that engages the plunger on the master cylinder. My lever was creaking while I was bleeding. Took everything apart, cleaned and polished the pieces,reassembled with grease.....Smooth like butter. Reduces lever effort as well. This is an often overlooked maintenance item. Clean and grease works much better than just spray lubing the pivots. Try it, you'll like it..... RSTDdog
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    I'm probably over thinking it a bit. The Commander was new on the bike when I got it and I have been running the Commander/Bridgestone combo for 5000 or so miles with no ill affects. Get some howling on corners. Unless someone has a compelling reason not to do this, I think I'm going with the E3 on the front since I want to end up with a pair of those eventually. Thanks, RSTDdog
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    So I'm of the running matched tires school, but finances and an otherwise perfectly good rear tire (Michelin Commander with about 5k) have me exploring options. I can't get a Matching Michelin Commander front tire. Parts Unlimited is the only importer for Michelin Tires and they are on backorder since April. New B/O release date is 9/2/2010 but need a new tire before that. Going to the Moto GP Races at Indy end of August. Have 16K on the Front Brickstone and its time. My local independent dealer is competitive on tires with the net (within $5.00). Prefer to give him the business. He has offered up the Pirelli Route 66 Front as an option and close tread match to the Michelin. Saw Goose's write up on the Pirelli and some other comments and seems it would be an improvement over the Brickstone. I'm considering getting the E3 front now since its not much more money than the Pirelli and in another 5k or so when the Michelin wears, getting the E3 rear. E3 rear has more capacity which I like since I plan to add a tour pack. Any input is appreciated. Anyone with adverse handling experiences with this combo (E3 front Michelin Rear) Michelin Commander rear tread pattern looks alot like the old 491 series Dunlop to me. Thanks! RSTDdog
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    Economy of scale. Auto shocks fit multiple applications and years and they are mfg in large quantities (probably by the millions). Considering that the 2nd Gen shock only fits Ventures and TD Its a very small aftermarket. I would be surprised if the production run by Works is more than 100 units at a time. RSTDdog
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    Post the part number they installed from the service ticket (should be on there). I have an 06 Midnight. Per service records from the prior owner mine has had the basket replaced. I ride with a full face helmet and I can hear mine still. I would like to compare mine to those that consider theirs quiet and those that consider them loud. Its definitely worse at some speed and gear combinations than others. Doubt I can get Yamaha to try fixing it again. I have considered pulling it apart just to see what basket is in it. Let us know how you make out. RSTDdog
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    While I agree he may have a leak or other problem with the YICS causing or contributing to low vacuum, IF the YICS in the 1st gen venture is similar to the inline 4 YICS, in that the vacuum side of all four intakes is tied together, you would have to block of the YICS in order to accurately Sync the carbs (throttle plates) on the bike. On edit: it would appear that the Venture YICS is a series of hoses and a plastic chamber that ties the vacuum side of the intakes together. This is different than the inline 4 blocks with a 3/8" diameter port tying the intakes together. If you don't have the YICS blocked off while you are syncing the carbs, all four intakes are tied together and the vacuum readings will be an average of all 4 cylinders. Changing the sync screw on one will change the readings on all the carbs. Yamaha makes a block off tool that goes into the in line 4 bikes. I had a 650 maxim with YICS and had to borrow the block off tool to accurately sync the carbs. I still think the OP has other issues, but there is a procedure for Syncing carbs on YICS models. I would "Venture" a guess its in the tech section. (on edit: The tech section doesn't say anything about blocking of YICS for Sync on a Ist GenVenture, but doesn't say what year the SM pages are from either. Later first gens don't have YICS) RSTDdog
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