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    Mine is also located at the same spot. My auxilliary lights are dealer installed, so this may be the recommended spot by Yamaha (left side of the auxilliary 12V plug).
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    Tough is a light word to use...riding with no helmet in -­­ ° temps. is painful. More power to his cause.
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    I heard in the news that the US Airways aircraft was an Airbus and in this particular plane, it has an 'auto-ditch' system...(not sure of the term) so if the pilot activates this safety system...all air vents going in and out of the airplane will close making the airplane air tight and sealed. There is no doubt that the pilot made the emergency landing as smooth as possible preventing the aircraft from breaking apart. Trully a miracle!
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    Hello ksiceman. My auto turn signal cancel is unaffected as well as my Hazard functionality is unaffected. From what I know about the unit that I installed, it is a 'No Load' , 'No Heat' unit. Order the 'Metric Signal Stabilizer' for your Venture. Great product! FYI. My Venture is an '07.
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    Yes. You can install the unit anytime...Custom Dynamics will hook you up. Regards.
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    About 2 years ago, I weighed in at 193 lbs. and only 5'5". To date, I keep my weight at 170 lbs. and I don't want to loose any more weight at this point. I pretty much each almost anything, but the most important in being successful to loose the extra pouns is to eat the right PORTION / AMOUNT for the meal + do lots of cardio exercise. Running, jump rope, stairmaster...anything that will bring your heart rate up. I prefer basketball and it is one of my favorite outdoor sports. There is a lot of benefit on loosing those unwanted pounds...and your Venture will like it too. Keep up the good work and KEEP MOVING! Ride safe.
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    When I installed my LED clusters on the front (run & turn) and rear (turn), it really flashed quite fast than what I am used to. Good thing I ordered the Signal Stabilizer and my flashing rate is at a normal speed and with LED's they really look good. The Stabilizer is very easy to install - perhaps someday you might consider getting one. Regards and ride safe.
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    We are getting sleet in our area right now and will continue through the night:Bunny2:. Tomorrow should all clear up...Monday can be another ride day (hopefully).
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    It does work well for tall guys and for sure for shorter guys like me standing at 5'5". The handle bars on the Venture feels more comfortable compared to my old Vulcan cruiser. This bike is really built for serious riders.
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    There are only certain items that I will buy from eBay and it has to be from a seller with excellent reputation. Otherwise, I am not hard pressed on getting that particular item. Most of the time, I look at eBay as a means of 'window shopping' online.
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    Based on your post, there is really nothing to worry about. The Venture comes with a 5 year Unlimited Miles Factory Warranty. As far as the whine is concerned, my '07 does not really whine enough to the point that it annoys me. Some members here recommend greasing the splines or realigning the rear ... and most of them report good results. Get the Venture and you will have a lot more $'s left in your wallet for more Bling.
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    Very nice!
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    Absolutely yes. Everything still works.
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    I also purchased the same kit and instead of load equalizers that needed soldering, I opted for the No Load Signal Stabilizer. Now I have all LEDS in the rear including the Wing on top of my Trunk and LED's on the front running/turn signals. You will definitely need some load equalizer or Signal Stabilizer even if you only install the front or just the rear. It took me at least 1 hour to install and put everything back together...the brightness on the rear is amazing and the LED turn signals are just perfect. Wiring the Signal Stabilizer to the bike was a breeze...it came with POSI-POST screw type locks that made installation easier. This will be a nice safety mod for your Venture.
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    Thanks for the update. My Vulcan was equipped with Dunlop D404's and it lasted me 15K miles. Awesome tires.
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    I installed my Custom Dynamics LED Taillight this morning. The difference is really very noticeable during the day. On my way home tonight, it is really bright as a running light and much more brighter once I use my brakes. This is money well spent:mo money:. My led lamps for the front and rear Amber also arrived yesterday and will be installing them tonight. I also ordered the Signal Conditioner as a kit. Hopefully the flashing is not too fast...if it is...I will have to install the signal conditioner at a later time.
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    I also found out that Yamaha also manufacture a different kind of Venture...SnowMobile:hurts:
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    I couldn't believe what I saw on the video...looks like magic.
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    I contacted J&M and inquired about their Nolan wireless (BlueTooth) technology and they stated that it won't be long and they will have something for the Venture. They said simply keep checking their website for updates. J&M has a Nolan FF with a built-in Bluetooth system...pricey around $800.00 bucks...
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    That is my biggest problem, when installing gauges on the Venture. It just does not look nice having all those gauges in places that does not look like a built-in installation.
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    I've never heard one yet from the gurus. If it is available, I may start saving my $'s for a nice mod. I rode to work today for a nice 25 mile commute one way. Tomorrow will be just what you are getting right now - freezing rain.
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    +1. Just regular atmospheric gas for my tires for now.
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    BIG TOM, your recommendation does makes sense and a good way to extend the use of the rear pads. Looking at Keith's pic, it probably can go for another 3K to 4K miles before he should replace them. However, since brake pads are inexpensive (my guess...have not checked pricing yet) it may be better to just swap the pads with a new one...IMO for a peace of mind.
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    One side does not look as think as the other one. Now this will give me an idea and a ballpark mileage when I should replace my rear pads. I have not replaced a motorcycle brake pad once, but I assume it is fairly straight forward. When the time come, I will ask tips from you to replace my pads. Thanks for posting a pic.
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    Reverse Gear?

    N3FOL replied to ken's topic in Watering Hole

    There are times that I wish the Venture had a reverse gear like the Goldwing. I've now learned to position my bike if approaching an incline, selecting a parking spot, or a turn around...so as not to make me work the bike backwards. However, this makes my calves well developed the more I ride my bike and move the bike backwards.
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