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    I think I have enough snow for the entire winter season. Yesterday was just something in terms of the amount of snow in a 24 hour period. It just won't let up and at time I wondered, when will it ever end. As for snow shovels, they are for sure a prime commodity in the East Coast.
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    Sorry to hear about your slip. But glad to hear that those guards are in place and protected your bike from any major damage. Be careful out there...black ice is one of our worst enemies this season. Over here, we just had about 2 feet of snow so with me slipping on ice is very likely. No riding this week and I hope for the best next week after the rain. Ride safely.
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    We may get 10 or more inches of snow than you. My snow blower will have a workout today.
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    The snow spoiled my X-Mas shopping this weekend. Keep up with the snow. It will be an all day choir for us in the East Coast. You are right, this may be it for the year. My next ride will come after New Years Day...we'll see.
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    + 10,000
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    As far as placing your mount to the right side, IMO, is a better choice. See, you already have the CB and Radio controls on your left. As far as my bike is concerned, that is it (GPS) that I'll add for I don't want to clutter my dash area with lots of electronic gear. I'd rather keep my eyes on the road longer. Ride Safe.
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    Not much of an advice here but as far as my windshield is concerned, I love the OEM size. Summer or Winter, bad weather, etc. I still prefer the protection of the shield. At 5'5", I look through the windshield and I always wear a FF helmet. Protection from the cold wind in winter (rode to work today) and protection from all the bug splats is very important to me.
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    Awesome! At least I am somewhere in the middle between 77 and 16. 42 on this end. At any rate, a friend forwarded me this message...enjoy reading below> ****************************** How old is Grandpa??? Stay with this -- the answer is at the end. It will blow you away. One evening a grandson was talking to his grandfather about current events.. The grandson asked his grandfather what he thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general. The Grandfather replied, 'Well, let me think a minute, I was born before: 'television 'penicillin 'polio shots 'frozen foods 'Xerox 'contact lenses 'Frisbees and 'the pill There wereno: 'credit cards 'laser beams or 'ball-point pens Man had not invented: 'pantyhose 'air conditioners 'dishwashers 'clothes dryers 'and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and ' man hadn't yet walked on the moon Your Grandmother and I got married first, . . . and then lived together. Every family had a father and a mother. Until I was 25, I called every man older than me, 'Sir'. And after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, 'Sir.' We were before gay-rights, computer- dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy. Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense. We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions. Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a bigger privilege. We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent. Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins. Draft dodgers were those who closed front doors as the evening breeze started. Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends-not purchasing condominiums. We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters, yogurt, or guys wearing earrings. We listened to Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President's speeches on our radios. And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey. If you saw anything with 'Made in Japan ' on it, it was junk The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school exam. Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of. We had 5 &10-cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents. Ice-cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all a nickel. And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards. You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600, . . . but who could afford one? Too bad, because gas was 11 cents a gallon. In my day: ''grass' was mowed, ''coke' was a cold drink, ''pot' was something your mother cooked in and ''rock music' was your grandmother's lullaby. ''Aids' were helpers in the Principal's office, ' ' chip' meant a piece of wood, ''hardware' was found in a hardware store and ' 'software' wasn't even a word. And we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby. No wonder people call us 'old and confused' and say there is a generation gap... and how old do you think I am? I bet you have this old man in mind...you are in for a shock! Read on to see -- pretty scary if you think about it and pretty sad at the same time. Are you ready ????? This man would be only 59 years:santa:
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    Post a video. I'd like to see your lights in action.
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    It is really a personal preference. I have a co-worker who has been using Stabil for a number of years and stated that he never had any problems with his bike and small engines using Stabil as a fuel stabilizer. IMO, it probably will not hurt to use Seafoam as often as you want. It will simply cost you more for a can of Seafoam is just under $10.00 dollars.
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    Also as a side note, it is nice to have an auto trickle charge hooked up to a battery and simply walk away for a length of time. 2A/12V is ideal for most small batteries. However, electronics can always fail for one reason or another...so time to time, check on your battery charger and the state of your battery during charging. For your own peace of mind. Regards.
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    Sorry to hear about your coolant leak, fardnarger. I hope you can get that straightened out with your choice of dealership. I have an '07 and am keeping a close eye on the coolant and hoses. No leaks yet (knocking on wood).
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    So with this mod, if I am not mistaken the passing lamp will appear to be about an inch or so forward aft to the headlight. Does it appear to be sticking out in front?
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    This is a very useful tool. Thank You for sharing the file to the forum.
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    Good Job on doing the mod. For me, my shoe size is 8 and will not need to cut my shifter. Ride Safe
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    +1 on this. I installed LEDs on them and they are very bright at night. You can find this assembly on eBay used or Brand New. Only basic tools needs and as stated, perhaps just 30 minutes of your time. BTW, I got my lights via eBay used from a HD owner.
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    I am really very happy to own the Venture and have a nice group of fellow riders that share the same passion for riding. This thread definitely gave me a confidence booster and enabled me to go ahead and tackle the challenge with ease and great support from members. For the bottom line, you are right, I saved a few dollars... Regards.
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    I love the cold air, while riding. You never sweat underneathe. We have a low of 30 degrees and may warm up to 39 degrees today with lots of Sun. I am prepping my bike for a ride to and from work this coming Monday. Ride safe.
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    So it was snowing all day today and luckily managed to work in the garage to remove the front fairing to diagnose my inoperabe Passing Lamps. First was the removal of the fairing. Thanks to all of your help, this made the task smoother. Now I know why that chrome piece in front of the windshield has to be handled carefully, the tabs and corners are just plastic and can easily break if not careful. To make my long story short, it took me about 30 minutes to remove the fairing and my troubleshooting skills kicked into play:rudolf:. Upon further investigation, I discovered that the fuse holder's wires were a little loose and was not making contact with the fuse holder itself (the fuse is not blown). I decided to just replace the fuse holder with another type that I had purchased long time ago...turned on the switch and ....my Passing Lamps are back to life once again. Looks like the dealer that installed my lamps just let the fuse holder dangle freely inside the fairing. As a fix, I secured most of the wires with tie wraps and made sure that that fuse holder is not going to move at all inside. BTW, my switch is still good and fairly looks brand new. Thanks to Venturerider Forum for making this task as painless as possible for me. Ride Safe Everyone. I've got below.
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    My switch feels and clicks fairly well, so I lightly do not suspect that the switch is bad.
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    I just knew it, the fuse holder is inside the fairing. I'm ready to tackle the job and get in there...it is just a matter of time and patience. BTW, does someone know what kind of fuse to get? BUSS type - Amps?
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    I use my Passing Lamps day and night. (if my dang Lamps would only work soon)...Oh yes, it definitely makes you more noticeable out there with more lights in front of you. Sitting in the parking lot...it sure makes the Venture look sexy. Ride Safe.
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    No, all the wires are out of the way and not being pinched. I really hope that the fuse is blown.
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    You are right, there are no 2 Phillips screws on the bottom...just one allen head screw and it won't take off the chrome cover around the headlight. I do see wires coming from the center and of the lamp bracket and goes towards the switch next to the 12V receptable. I have a feeling that the dealer will charge me at least an hour...probably more to get in the fairing and replace the inline fuse. So, I decided to tackle the job myself. I hope I can pull the front fairing off easily with the passing lamp still installed as depicted on your tech link. Friday late afternoon after dinner is the big day and I hope I can put it all back together that same night...I just have to be very careful with that chrome piece in front of the windshield. BTW, what type of fuse that is come with? I'd like to pick one up today and be ready for Friday.
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    I spoke to my closest local Yamaha dealership (16 miles) and inquired about a warranty repair for my Passing Lamps. They stated that if the problem was caused by the other dealer as a result of a kinked wire as an example, I will be responsible for the repair bill. They also stated that depending on the problem, it may or may not be a warranty issue since it did not come from the factory. However, they said I can bring in the bike this time of the year and they will take me right away (shop must not be too busy). So I am scheduled to take the bike this Friday afternoon. On the other hand, I went ahead and called the dealer that installed my Passing Lamps and inquired about the inline fuse. They said that it can be accessed from the front by removing two Phillips screws located just below the headlight. The chrome ring should come off and a white fuse holder will be visible. They added that vibration can cause the fuse to blow and it is very unlikely that both lamps will go out. When I come home from work, removing two screws is an easier task than actually removing the fairing. Hope it is just a fuse problem.
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