Sylvester
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Thanks, That is a lot of information.
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Mine is not attached at the moment but I still have her she is a motorvation formula 2 lift nose with all the options except the travel rack and spare tank.Motorvation is great with info and help.I got mine from an owner that knew nothing about it and when I called them they took the time to explain things to me and even sent me mounting info with pics so that it would be done right.I would suggest that which ever hack you get that you have it installed by some one that does it for a living,even though it looks simple it is a bit of a pain to get right but when its mounted correctly man what a fun ride mine didnt slow me down at all in the curves and the best thing is you will always have your trailer with you so getting extra goodies isnt a problem cause you will have the room for them,
Call me if you have any questions
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Jeff
I looked at the electric angle adjustment, but when I saw the $1200 for the hydraulic brake I had an issue. That puts it up closer to the Hannigan. All the same I feel like the brake is needed on the outside. Given a passenger and the hack weight, it would put a motorcycle into a spin in panic stop. What else in the options do you have.
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I have had an Hannigan mounted on mine for about a year and have been very pleased with the combo
Which model Hannigan is yours?
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I have decided on a third wheel and have always liked the idea of a sidecar. Who still use one and what options for manufacturers do I have. I already have looked at Hannigan and Texas Sidecar. I am confused with Motorvations options list but will contact them soon.
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I would rather watch reruns of Orange County Choppers, when Paul and Pauly still talked. Oh yeah, Mikey was still stupid like now.
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You have been added to my list, but I don't think I ever took you off from the last go-round. God will sort it out but I will keep them going North.
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I caught the ad for Rick Haywood's trailer on the site this weekend. I would have never seen it if it went to the old ads, since I buy on impulse and don't really shop.
"That is all I have to say about that." Spoken by a smarter man than me.
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It doesn't matter as long as it meets the Yamaha specs. Some choose their oil by the way the clutch sounds. In my opinion, pick an oil and stay with it.
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Ya think! Should have been done at least three times by now. Very simple procedure. There is a drain plug at the bottom of the differential and a fill plug about 2/3 of the way up from the bottom. I believe it takes a 17mm socket. Remove the top one and then the bottom plug and drain (with a pan under it). Leave alone for ten minutes to get it all down and out. Reinstall the drain plug, put a block of wood (2x4) under the kick stand to level up the bike some, and install 85-90W hypoid gear oil. You only put in enough to bring it up to the bottom thread of the filler hole. You may see some milky oil since it has been so long and wate will get into these since they have a vent. It is not a big deal. Whenever I am on a long ride and hit heavy rain, I change the fluid when I get home.
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This is a case that Mama Yama knows best. Forget about it!
IMHO
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I can't remember if I was one to respond to your earlier post, but I have always maintained to run 3rd to 45-50 mph and never shift into 5th under 65 mph. These machines love rpm. I have a buddy that rides a RSTD and always lugs it around. He is always complaining of mpg and lack of acceleration. He will never listen to me so I gave up.
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You ananlize well, but the safety factor built in to the tires is in excess of 20%. I run Dunlop D404s always and have for the last 100,000miles. I always get better than 10,000 miles for front and back. I ride mostly single an weigh 240#. About once a year my wife rides with me to the NC mountains for a weekend with more riders. I won't ask her but I would assume 180# +. We will leave next Friday for this weekend retreat and we will pack the tour pack and a bag on the top of it. We will ride twisties and switch backs to our intended site. On top of that I have 9600 miles on the tires (again D404s) and have plenty of tread left. I have no fear of riding there and no fear of tire problems.
This is me. You need to do your own thing!
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Will do Old Texan.
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If the valve stem points out the right side on the rear tire, won't it point right at the brake disc?
Yes that is correct. Is that a problem? If I angle the 90 degree stem 45 degrees from the center line of the tire, it will be accessable.
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Thanks SMSgt. Now I have a definite. Now to find 10mm 90 degree valve stems. I have the one stock from the rear but I was hoping for chrome. I will keep ya'll posted.
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Do a search for "valve stem" and you'll find some hits and recommendations....
http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60810&highlight=tire+valve
http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=56254&highlight=valve+stem
http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=53601&highlight=valve+stem
http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=26352&highlight=valve+stem
I did the search before posting the thread and came upwith jack. I looked through the links you gave me and other than one person says they are both 10 mm and one saying they are 8mm and another saying the front is larger than the rear, they best link was the last with a schematic and part number. This however was for the back one only so I don't no about the front, yet. Oh well, I keep on keeping on!
I thank you for your help XV1100SE.
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I need to get new tire valves for my 02 RSMV. Does anyone know the size and vendor to get them from? I want 90 degree front and rear. I am going to mount the rear one facing the right side to make it easier to check and probably the same for the front.
Thanks in advance!
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The tips are steel, and if your chrome is flaking I'd suspect the area you live in. I just checked a set of OEM's I took off my '99RSV and they show no signs of pealing or flaking...
Yes, I agree. Cape Coral, Florida would be a place where salt air would have some effect.
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I been running 404's www for 5 years now... ride mostly 2 up ..Taters is a lightweight but, I go over 300lbs...I get around 10,000 miles (or more) on the rears.....I do replace them every spring...needed or not....Its the cost of riding safely on two wheels....all I can say is tire pressure...tire pressure...tire pressure...check it EVERY time you go out....
I agree with Big Tom. Tire pressure and good balancing. I use dyna beads and get over 10k miles on both front and rear on D404s. I keep 42# in the front and 44# in the rear.
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Are they stock mufflers and tips? BUBs have had that problem with the chromed aluminum tips on them. I have read that they have gone to steel tips now and they last much longer. I just painted my BUB tips.
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And God bless you and your riders!
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Looks good to me. Is that a new one for 2012 or is it a 2011?
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Heading out tomorrow afternoon when Patti finishes work. Leaving Tennessee and heading for the Whiteman AFB for long weekend. Their son is stationed there, and we are invited to join them:) then we are heading through Kansas and Colorado, on our way to leave the 1st Gen with utadventure.
Then it's off to Portland and the last part of this amazing journey. Alan has to return the trailer to Waydes' and then de-bug the Trike for delivery to the shipping agent. We fly out on the 16th.
Oh yeah, Knob Noster, MO. I was a superintendent on the first set of hangers for the B-2 bomber. What a massive plane! God bless him for his service.
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Based on the mileages folks are "upgrading" their clutches and comments such as "already blueing", etc .... seems pretty apparent that the clutch on these Ventures is a real POS.
Of all the scoots I've owned over the years, I've never had to do any clutch work until I bought my '85 VR ... had to replace the clutch on it .... clutch on the '87 VR was slipping a bit... and same on the '06 RSV.
WTF gives anyway??
Like any mechanical device things happen that are not part of the original engineering module. Every car, truck and motorcycle after production experiences mechanical and electrical issues. This is what we have and we deal with it!
Who are still riding hacked bikes?
in Trike & Sidecar Talk
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Muffinman,
Found two California Sidecars and one Hannigan (black) on Craigslist. The Hannigan looks great, it is a Classic model with all the stuff (camber, quick disconnect brakes, lighting, dampner and top). Hope to hear for this one soon and it is in Memphis, which is realitively close. Thanks for all the imput on the phone. I will keep you posted.