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    ...Don't forget to post pics. Personally, I like the beefy look of the 150 and it feels alright for me even at low speeds.
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    How many miles ago since the last carb synch on your bike? I think 33 mpg is on the low side for the Venture, unless you are really aggressive on the throttle.
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    The first time I synched my carbs, I set my rpm at around 1000. Make sure that your engine is nice and warm and then synch the carbs. For a first timer, it took me less than 30 minutes to get everything where I want it to be. I have never done synching my carbs are a higher rpm, since it was not mentioned in the write-up that I got from this site.
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    Noise

    N3FOL replied to a topic in General Tech Talk

    You will definitely love the Venture. The whine that members had complained about is fixable. Not all members report the same symptoms and help is just a thread away. I do not notice any whine on my Venture yet, so I am keeping a close ear...the 5 year factory warranty will give you peace of mind. Have fun shopping for your new Venture.
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    When you said that your bearing on the rear wheel went out, what kind of symptoms did you notice? Just curious.
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    cecdoo has a point there.
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    +1.
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    How long would a windshield last on your bike before they replace it? So far so good on my end and I don't want to open up the fairing yet until I really have to. Three cracked windshields??? I hope your dealership can narrow down the cause of the problem and have it resolved and fixed. Going back and forth to the shop can also be a nuisance. Do you have any pics of your cracked windshield?
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    Glad to know that even at 26K, the swing arm bearings still had lots of grease. As I am just imagining how much involved this job is going to be...looks like a major tear down. There is a dealership in our area that offers pre-paid maintenance on bikes, so I may have to look at that option down the road.
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    That is so sad to hear. Our economy is in real bad shape. Hopefully Goodyear or Firestone takes over managing the company and bail them out.
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    Weather

    N3FOL replied to GeorgeS's topic in Watering Hole

    Freezing Rain last night and then 40's today. It may clear up enough to get a ride to and from work tomorrow and then no more for the next 3 days. Snow is forecasted to come our way this Sunday.
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    That cheap charger you had in '93 was probably not an Automatic type and continously charge the battery until it boils to death...been there ...done that....
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    jrcain32's is a '99 and your is also a '99. Does this tell me that after 9 years or so, my '07 Venture will or may have the same leak down the road.
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    Is that the guy from the 'Sponge Bob Square Pants' show?
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    I also have the same thump on the front when I hit a nice bump, but no thump on the rear. I've always thought that it might be my forks with 0 psi...I may be wrong.
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    Hello uechi kid. Great to see you posting on this forum. Lots of good information and interaction here. I am still quite active in the Kawa forum...stop by once in awhile over there. Regards.
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    You are very right...love the backroads around here and there are several spots that are great for 4 wheel fun too...just watch out for Bambi. I also feel that I will do ok here, if that is untrue...my priviledges as a member had been already taken out by people that run this forum long time ago. I do ask a lot of questions and will post my opinion on anything that I know. If I have no idea as to what is being talked about, I don't even post at all...simply reading along. I have great luck with my D404's on my last bike and got 15K+ on the rear. D404's are on top of my list. Avons...time will tell on my side. Ride safe.
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    Thanks for the link. Now I have to figure out how many miles that will be from PA. to AR. AZ.
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    Glad to hear that you are well satisfied with the Avons. As far as my Bridgestones are concerned, I will be very happy to get over 10K on them and perhaps more on the front. However, I always change tires in sets and keep the old front tire as a spare. Right now I don't worry too much about my OEM tire and put my attention to enjoying every single mile I put in my Venture.
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    No problem on my end as well. I am just as thrilled that someone is responding to my postings. Keep up your good work on this forum for riders like us will need everyones take on their good and bad experiences. My previous bike came with D404's and they are ok tires IMO.
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    Sounds like a great get together next year. I cannot promise anything yet, since we are looking at August of '09 to Arkansas. Anything can happen between now and then on my schedule. But if you have a link for the event, I will make sure to mark my calendar. I've heard of good things about Avons not just from Yamaha riders, but also from other bike owners other than Yamaha. One thing I like about the Venture is that all the weight disappears once you take off from 1st gear. I am still a little ways before I buy my next set of tires and this discussion is absolutely a great way in keeping up the awareness to all Venture riders as to what type of equipment works and what does not work.
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    I see his bike is a 99, so if I am not mistaken his is also a 2nd Gen Venture. When my previous bike sprung a leak on the jugs, it bothered me a lot. Hope he can narrow down what that fluid is and whether or not it is a true leak.
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    Yes may be right about Bridgestones. I don't disagree on your opinion. See, I came from a Vulcan 900LT and slow speed handling was 'crappy' on OEM Dunlops and Metzlers....then I eventually sold it and went for the Venture. To tell you the truth, I personally do not see any problems with my Bridgestones since I am not really too aggressive on my throttle lately...at slow speeds on my Venture it is significantly easier to handle than my previous Kawa900 bike that is half as light in lbs. Being only 5'5" and 170 lbs., I find it very easy to handle a Venture. If I am made of money, I will replace my OEM tires just for curiosity on to try a different brand. Maybe not yet, so I cannot give you an accurate response on Avon and Dunlops mounted on a Venture.
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    Thanks for the Welcome. I see that you joined this forum in '06. I hope you are also having a blast interacting with forum members. I try to be as friendly as possible, so I would use nice words as 'fellow rider' and/or comrade. I know that a number of Kawasaki V2K owners are currently using ME 880's and couldn't be happier with their decision and I've never heard in the Kawa forum of tire failures from heavy cruiser riders. BTW, some also had switched to the Darkside and are fairly pleased with the handling. Since you live in Maine, I hope you are able to get some riding in despite the cold temps. It has been ugly weather wise in PA for the rest of the week, but I am contemplating on getting a nice ride this coming Thursday. Regards.
  25. N3FOL
    The winner gets to help jrcain32 fix the leak.
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