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? about brake pads..........
N3FOL replied to nkbjones's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Just curious. How long have your had your brake pads on your bike? How many miles riding? -
After reading this thread, I checked my rear shock pressure and did not have any air in it after over 1K miles of riding. My '07 currently have a little over 1K miles that I bought brand new 2 months ago. I added air on the rear shock and now have 25 psi...I can't wait to give it a ride once the weather improves. So far, no squeeks on the rear shocks yet.
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Bob, Where are the Ham Related Threads in this forum? I am interested to check it out.
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It really looks like a very nice product. For $12.95 + shipping...that is a good deal.
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Bob, Thank you so much for posting that video. I did not ride to work today, for it was drizzling a little this morning. When I get home, the clutch bleeder valve should not be hard to find.
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I saw that too on eBay. I don't think it is one of Carbon 1's lift. Larry, I think you should put a patent on your product.
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I was wiping down my Venture tonight, but I looked underneathe the left rear cylinder and did not see the valve. I don't really need to change fluid yet, but just curious where exactly it is. Maybe I did not look good enough.
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My previous smaller Vulcan averaged about 46 mpg and I was very happy. I also keep track of my mpg on my '08 Prius and my old '95 Taurus SHO that averages 22 mpg - highway. As long as I stay above 40 mpg on the Venture, I am satisfied.
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Electrical is your best bet and you won't be looking anywhere else once you have them. I also have Gerbings heated gloves and rode for hundred of miles on my Vulcan. when I got my Venture, I simply transferred the plug harness that is hooked on the battery and that's it. Lately, I didn't have to use my liner and sometimes just my gloves, since the Venture does have a lot of wind protection compared to my old Vulcan.
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I don't recommend those battery operated gloves for motorcycle riding. I have a pair and are of poor quality. Honestly, I feel like I just wasted my money for getting them from Hammacher...
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If I am lucky to get the Venture lift adapter from a fellow member this week, I may take a ride down to Chambersburg, PA. and take advantage of the low gas prices up that way. Regular in our area is $2.49/ gallon. Not bad compared to 6 months ago.
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Glad to hear that you are enjoying your new ride. Since you don't have a lot of Royal Star bikes out there, do you find it hard to look for a good mechanic that would work on your bike or are you are DIY'er?
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Very nice mpg, Stroker_Ace! For 2 up on a Venture I think is good. 1,057 mile trip sounds like a fun ride. Did you do that is just one day? I've tried Regular on my Venture one time and perhaps it is just me...wanting some peace of mind. So I just fill up with Premium fuel ever since...$2.69/gallon/Premium currently in our local area:thumbsup2:.
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Cold Engine / Exhaust
N3FOL replied to venturega's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
After all that work, don't forget to synch your carbs...it may help a bit. -
Sidestand/neutral safety switch
N3FOL replied to rcbufalino's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I hope you re-consider. This is what fun forum discussions is all about. Hope you did some riding this weekend. -
That does not look good. I am in the impression that your tank has been repaired previously? Good thing you got your tank off and emptied...hope you can get those holes straightened up and covered under warranty.
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Do I have the famous "chirp"? Or?
N3FOL replied to BigBoyinMS's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
My Venture sounds like a turbo on acceleration and I love the sound. The more I ride it, the better it runs. However, the noise characteristic as explained earlier is a good thing to keep in mind. IMO, it is just the nature of the Yamaha engine. -
Sidestand/neutral safety switch
N3FOL replied to rcbufalino's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
If you are 'in-Gear' with the 'clutch In' and you put your side stand down (assuming that the engine is running) , the engine will cut-out. I do this as part of my safety check. -
Check with 'RichLockyer' (user name) in the Kawasaki Cruiser section. http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum. He may have an answer for you.
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Sidestand/neutral safety switch
N3FOL replied to rcbufalino's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
If the clutch lever is 'pulled in' and you are in gear and you put your sidestand down, I believe the engine will cut out. -
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Sidestand/neutral safety switch
N3FOL replied to rcbufalino's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
The phenomenon sounds like a normal occurence. -
The dealer recommended mid grade for the bike. My co-worker recommended Regular. I've been filling my Venture with Premium ever since...just a few cents more and the bike seems to run great.
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I have an '07 Venture. With the Jack Adapter, can I easily jack up my bike just by myself?