[LA Chopper exhaust]

I have them but no sound clip or video. They are pretty loud and are much smaller diameter than the standard pipes - the look takes some getting used to. If I find a video or sound clip on my PC tonight I'll try and post.

[head set]

I think it is IMC. I just bought a set from Chromeworld.com for $69 and will be using them this weekend. As long as the half helmet doesn't push them into my ears I think they will be OK.

[AIS Question]

I did the AIS plug a few days ago after installing some LA Chopper slip on's and getting a lot of popping. I was amazed at how the problem just disappeared. No more popping. I would start by plugging with some rubber stoppers because you can always go back if you like. Only takes about 30-45 minutes - the front hose is a little difficult to get to.

 

Good Luck.

[Cold Engine / Exhaust]

Well I spent the whole day taking the carbs off. Opened the float bowl and cleaned the jets. The pilot jet was clogged on the right side carbs and the bowl had some crud in it. Looked like the bike may have been put up for a while and not ridden. It runs like a top now.

 

Thanks for everyones input.

[Cold Engine / Exhaust]

Thanks all for the input.

 

I guess I'll keep trying the additive stuff before pulling the carbs. If I dont get it by next weekend I'll pull the carbs and try to clean them.

[Cold Engine / Exhaust]

It is under warrantee but the cause is old fuel sitting in the carbs - of course thats what they say. I am the second owner and it only had 9,000 miles when I bought it last month so it wasn't ridden very much so the "stealer" may be right about the old gas sitting in the carbs.

[Cold Engine / Exhaust]

Well the dealer says it is clogged carbs on the right side and wants $600 to clean them. He could not do it for another week so I told him to forget it.

 

I took off the tank and air box yesterday and sprayed carb cleaner in the carb throat, put some fuel treatment in the tank and rode it today - no fix. I am trying the Seafoam sucked into the fuel line tonight and letting it sit overnight.

 

If that doesn't work I am going to pull all the carbs out of the bike. Can the whole thing (carb rack) be left in one peice and flipped over to get to the float bowl etc. or does all the linkage and crap need to be stripped off the carbs?

 

There are way too many parts for me to be taking the whole thing apart.

[Cold Engine / Exhaust]

Thanks for the input - I'm taking it to the dealer next week so I'll see what they come up with.

[Cold Engine / Exhaust]

Thanks - that makes a lot of sense. I guess you have to step back and take a better look at things sometimes. It looks like the 2 left carbs are choked and the rights are not.

[Cold Engine / Exhaust]

New to the forum and I have a question about my 2005 Midnight Venture. I have a 2005 Roadstar as well but these are totally different bikes! I've had the Venture for about a week now.

 

When the Venture is cold it smokes a little out of the left exhaust pipe for about 1-2 minutes but as soon as it heats up its fine. The right side exhaust does not smoke but also does not warm up for almost 8-10 minutes. I can keep my hand at the exhaust pipe after 10 minutes and it is still not hot. I cannot do this on the left side exhaust.

 

I also tried touching the exhaust pipe and I can do it on the right side but not on the left (after 10 minutes of run time). Should I be concerned?

 

I am taking it to the dealer next week so they can transfer my warranty - I don't expect they will be much help.