N3FOL
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Don't forget to itemize your expenses.
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After over 4K miles, my rear Bridgestones still has lots of tread life. (knocking on wood) I don't have any real complaints on the OEM tires to date. Ride safe.
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That is the kind of emblem I don't mind putting on the side of my bike.
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Hey, that sounds like workman's compensation at work. Hope you heal soon. Tell your workplace to get yourself a Trike loaner. At least you can still type on the computer. Regards.
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I also have the Yamaha Trunk Spoiler, but even with the LED's not as bright...I still like them. As suggested, down the road I may go ahead and replaced the LED strips with brighter LEDs ones one or two LEDs malfunction. To supplement the rear lighting, I installed Custom Dynamics LEDs on the rear light and installed the Harley Aux Light Plate Holder and installed LED clusters in them including LED clusters on all turn signals.
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The same tire manufacturer but sounds like the Elite 3 series has the least problems. I've had D404s on a bike and it was on a lighter Vulcan cruiser and was able to get 15K miles on the rear. Right now, I am sold with the Elite 3s when the time comes to change out the rear. Knowing that the GW also use Elite 3s...that can be a good assurance that the tire will hold up if you carry a lot of weight.
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I want to be his friend as well.
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And can almost feel what you are feeling right now. Excitement! Have fun with the project. Very nice bike...
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If this was true, why can't it be here in the PA. area? I really don't mind having a free lunch or dinner and some Yamaha test ride.
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I am 5'5" so I my stock windshield pretty much protect me from the elements. Just like yesterday afternoon after work headed home, I think there were at least 10 dead bugs on my windshield all at the same time...after thinking seriously about (whether to cut the windshield) it if my windshield is shortened, I can end up having all those bug splats on my helmet and jacket. Not a pretty sight for me. I may stay OEM size for now.
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Great to hear the happy ending. +1 on a well synched carbs. Ride Safe.
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I just use my Craftsman Rubber Strap wrench to remove the oil filter. Works every time.
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If that was me, I probably would have gone home and picked up the truck.
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Bike dies when very wet
N3FOL replied to Scooter Bob's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
It might be a good idea to retrofit the Venture with a rubber cap over the ignition switch. -
+1. Give your ride an oil transfusion.
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Bike dies when very wet
N3FOL replied to Scooter Bob's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
It could very well be the sidestand switch dilemma. My guess is it could be a fuel filter that needs to be replaced soon. -
Looks like a significant recall. I know my original rear tire is an Exedra / Bridgestones...not sure what model tire. Will check tomorrow morning.
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Very interesting.
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air box all dressed up
N3FOL replied to slick97spirit's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Not bad looking. Now it looks like a modified air box. But, I wouldn't put it on my bike. Ride Safe. -
We've had some cold mornings here lately. We sure need some of the heat in your area and I think it is coming our way today and all the way up to next week. Hopefully I do not have to turn on the heat in the morning.
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The adapter is really very useful and definitely stable when on legs. A lot of members had removed their rear tire only and did maintenance on their bike while on the adapter. As an added precaution, I leave the jack right under the adapter for my peace of mind.
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Wait for that Brown truck around the corner... and he'll make your day. Glad to hear that your wife is into adding accessories and hopefully more Bling for the bike.
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If there are high winds in our area, I keep extra focused with both hands on the bar and ready to squeeze the throttle. On the Interstates, I find to be more stable the faster I go. Ride Safe.
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Skydoc, Thanks for the report.
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Well after worrying so much yesterday, I found out that if the front wheel is turned all the way to the left (on the kick stand) the clutch reservoir will appear half full. If I stand the bike straight up or front wheel turned all the way to the right, the reservoir will appear full. I guess my mistake is not really filling the reservoir 'very close' to the top. The good news is that there are no leaks anywhere. Thanks for reading.