YamaDuck
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I'm going to assume that this method will work with a allen wrench or a 1/4" drive socket? I can't get a wrench on the bolt.
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I'll have to wait until tomorrow for the Yamaha stores around here to open. They are all closed on Sunday and Mondays around here. Thanks that's great advise.
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Yea I'm calibrating my wrest right now. I should have it calibrated by the time I get home tonight.
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You want ME to use common sense. Oh boy you don't know what your asking. Did you read my first post. If I had any common sense I would have put that bolt with the copper washer back in as soon as I noticed it was different from all the rest. But I'll try. But I notice that the bolts that hold down the chrome valve covers also use 7 ft lbs for torque. Does anyone make a small torque wrench for light torque applications:puzzled:
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Thanks for the warning. I was fix'en to go home I put my back into it. I have a huge (1/2") drive torque wrench at home. I'll see if I can reduce it down to the 1/4" drive 4 mm hex head socket. I think I have all the stuff to do that with. Thanks again, Harry
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Message sent to Brad. Harry
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Cruise Control acclerates on its own.
YamaDuck replied to kkent66's topic in GPS, Audio, Electronics
Swap with me mine will not hold over 60 mph. :rotfl::rotfl:Seriously you need to take it to the dealer. I would consider that a safety issue. -
Man that is such a scary story. God had to be your passenger that day. We are so glad you and your family and friends are still with us. Get well soon.
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:puzzled: Now I'm really confused, blue or purple Loc Tight, anti seize, teflon tape. The teflon tape sounds like a good idea to me. It may also seal a leak if I have one there. I think I will just clean the bolt off real good and put teflon tape on it and tighten it down real good and keep an eye on it. If it gets loose again I'll try something else. Thanks again for all the help guys, the VentureRider family is the best!
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I did have a great time Sat. at the meet and eat. I wonder how many other VentureRiders were there? The weekend before I had ridden my Venture and I noticed one drop of oil under the bike. It was not under the vent tube but I had moved the bike so I wasn't sure it didn't come for the vent tube. This Sat. when I got back I parked the bike and later that night I notice a bigger oil spot. So I jacked up the bike and started looking and found the bolt with the copper washer loose. That was the only bolt that was loose on the cover. So hopefully When I tighten that bolt down it will quit leaking.
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Thanks I'll pick some up tomorrow on the way home from work. Sound like a plan I can stick to.
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Thanks. Yea I found out the hard way.
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You see. You see what I have to work with. It's a good thing I got you guys to keep me straight. Thanks Harry
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Hey Terry, Man you look good on the 2nd Gen. Maybe one in your future??????
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Well being the fine, well educated, expert on motorcycle engines that I am (NOT!!!!) I have developed another oil leak. I solved the first leak by finding some loose bolts over the second chrome cover (smaller one) on the left side of the engine. There were three bolts on top of the engine block behind the rear cylinder that were loose. Well the leak is back but not as bad. Well being the genius that I am I figured the smaller chrome piece on the left side was just a cover and I needed to take it off in order to see what was under it so I could check and make sure the bolts are all tight. WRONG! As I was taking the bolts out I started on the left and went counter clockwise until I got to the one at 6 o'clock. My allen wrench turned freely. No big deal since I thought it was just a cover that I would take the bolt out and tighten it when I put it back in. When I took the bolt out I noticed unlike the other bolts it had a copper washer on it. Now I'm thinking to myself why would this bolt have a copper washer and the rest not. Almost like it was trying to keep something from leaking. Well I srugged my shoulders and said to myself I'll worry about that later. I started to pull the cover off and man o man did the oil start rushing out. :yikes: I quickly pushed the chrome cover back on and started cleaning up the mess. Well I think I found my leak. I will put all the bolts back in and cross my fingers and hope that was all it was. Now for the final question. Do you think it would hurt to use the blue Lock Tight on the bolts to keep them from coming loose again. The one with the copper washer is the main one I am concerned about. Harry:doh:
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Prayers sent. I hope they all make full recoveries with as little pain and discomfort as possible.
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I have them and they are great. I'm not crazy about the way they mount but it is adequate. The pictures on the STAR dealerships is a lot darker than they actually are. They are a light smoke color. On the site they look almost black. Someone sells them on ebay for $159.99. Yamaha Sports Plaza in Or sells them for $149.96. http://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/pages/catalogs/detail/26/207/407/3664/1/0/0/1/4/90/69/338/tinted-lower-wind-vents.aspx Harry
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I had gall bladder attacks for about a year and a half before I figured out what it was and told the doctors. You would think they could figure it out. Anyway I thought I was going to die every time I had an attack. Usually lasted from 4 to 6 hours. Once they confirmed I had gall stones they sent me to a specialist. He gave me two options and one of the options was removal of the gall bladder. I chose this option and have been very happy ever since. The doc said some people can not eat certain foods but I eat whatever I want. The next three days after surgery I was pretty useless. I was in a lot of pain. After I recovered it was great. Took several weeks before I could try certain foods but I was lucky and I ended up eating whatever I wanted. Good luck I think you will be happier without it.
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You need to talk to the lead sled owners that rig their exhaust pipes so the shoot flames. You could have fire coming out like it was really firing.
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Got them today Larry. They look great! Thanks for the quality work and great service. I also left you a feedback.
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I'm wondering how big it is. It looks awfully big. As for the value that all depends on how much work you want to put into it that of course also depends on if the frame is still straight.
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goodbye rk mufflers 4ever??
YamaDuck replied to kyle's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
It's a personnel thing I guess. I have Road King slash cut mufflers on both my Ventures and I get compliments all the time on how good they sound. I have BUB on my Road Star and they are pretty loud. I get a lot of compliments on how good they sound also. When I'm riding they don't sound that good to me. The only thing I can figure is because I'm sitting in front of the mufflers and accelerating away from the sound. I know a lot of people disagree with me on this point but I don't think a 4 cylinder sounds good if it is to loud. Just my opinion. I get compliments from Honda and Yamaha riders but of course a HD rider is not going to admit it sounds good but they will comment on the fact that they are HD mufflers. -
I served in the Army during Vietnam. I was stateside the whole time. I was in charge of G3 range control at Ft. Bragg, NC. There we were responsible for the training of artillery, small arms fire, parachute jumping, jet fighter close air support training, helicopter training, etc before they went to Vietnam. The restricted area was R5311 and was the busiest restricted area east of the Mississippi River. During my basic training at Ft. Polk, LA I was issued a P-38. That was 1972 and it has been on my key chain ever since. I also carry my dog tag in my wallet.
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Thanks for the headsup. I can't wait I'm renewing now.
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We'll be waiting on pins and needles.