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Steve,
You might contact Rick Haferkamp at Buckeye Performance. I would think he could get you a stock, or better yet a Works shock, pretty quickly. Good luck!
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Spear - with an '04, you can have yours replaced under warranty. Mine on my '05 with 24k just started leaking last week while we were in WV. Guess it is to the shop for me as well.
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Yes - you do it exactly like you would to bleed brakes. Pump it up...hold the clutch handle in and release fluid. Add new fluid and continue. Keep on until the fluid comes out clear and with no air bubbles.......... Just takes a few minutes.
Good luck!
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The odometer is also off by 7% (average) on mine. This appears to be a motorcycle common issue, as I have buddies that have both Wings and Valks, plus all the Venturers I know, and we all experience the same error rate.....
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Good radio reception, be it AM, FM or CB is definitely impacted by both the capability of the antenna system and the radio itself. With experience, those interested in radio transmission and reception usually learn to spend 75% of their time and effort in the antenna system (which includes the antenna, connectors, and feedline (cables), and 25% on the radio itself. The difference between your two automobiles' reception may be impacted by either one or both.
I'd make sure all of the connections of your antenna system at both the antenna itself, and the radio, are clean, solid and secure. Past that, you're on your own at this point!
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Monsta,
In my opinion, you can, and will never, get the same AM reception on a bike that you get in your truck because of the way antennas work. Your truck provides a huge ground plane or the counterpoise required for effective antenna operation. This is also true for FM and CB. All effective antennas operate as dipoles, meaning that there must be two "halves" to the antenna system. On a vehicle system, one half is provided by the "vertical" portion (what you think of as the antenna), and the balance is provided by the vehicle itself. On a motorcycle, there is not enough conductive mass to equal the mass of an automobile or truck.
Bottom line, in my opinion, you're wasting your time. Others may disagree.
You don't have to be a mathematician (though antenna theory is best expressed with mathematics). Good luck!
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This is something I've thought of doing for years, but I somehow never seem to get my Ham hobby intertwined with riding. I did a temp mount with my HT a few years back, but just was too busy riding to play radio Hi Hi.
I do not personally know anyone that has an install on their Venture, but there is a mobile ARC and their website is http://www.marc-hq.org/. I ran into a Goldwing rider at a Hamfest a few years ago who is a MARC member, and he had an IC-2720 on his Wing. He had the body mounted in the trunk and added a separate PTT button under the left grip. He had used the shield from coax to create a ground plane attached to the underside of the trunk which worked well.
73,
NE5AH
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Lowell,
I've got an SWR meter if you want to get together. Give me a call.
Alan
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Jonesy,
Does the red "transmit" light on the audio head light? If it does, the radio is transmitting and you are not "passing" audio. You need to check connection and function of the mic.
If it does not light, then check the contacts on the PTT switch and ensure it is making good contact.
My .02...
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I replaced mine on my 2000MM at 9,000, 16,000 and 25,000 miles, all under warranty. I always ran about 35 lbs in it. I've got 9,000 on the '05, and so far only have the "groan". I do have the links installed since I bought it at 2,300 miles, so we'll see if that makes a difference.
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You just need to put some anti-squeal compound on the backs (piston side) of the pads. You can buy it at Autozone or what ever brand of auto parts store you have. I usually buy it in a little foil packet for $1 or so. 1 packet will do both sides of the front - it only takes a little and I've only had to do 1 application through the life of the pads.
Anyone trying to quit smoking?
in Watering Hole
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The secret to quitting smoking is YOU making up your mind to do it. Unless you've done that - you will not be successful. I quit a little over 3 years ago after 32 years of smoking.
Good luck! It will be worthwhile - both in health and money saved!