Monty
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I wouldn't go back until the cameras are fixed...then I would park in very good view of them.
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Buy you a wheel chock, mount it, and park the bike in it, then get off and check it. I always just grab the handlebar, lean it upright, and check mine. It has never been low, though.
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It's not just Yamaha. My Suzuki was the same way. Be glad, as some bikes have no sight glass, dipstick or anything.
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Don, I am glad it went well, and your spirits are high. I would think it would be a little load off of your mind knowing that part is behind you. Hopefully, that treatment will do the trick, and you won't need any more. Pullin' for ya here Bud.
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anyone know how the CB cuts the radio off?
Monty replied to justfun1's topic in GPS, Audio, Electronics
I would like to see a schematic as well. Normally, a wire on the radio would detect the output signal from the CB, activating the muting circuit in the radio until the output signal goes away, then the radio resumes playing. -
Same here, but I just used one of my alternate emails that I hardly use. Prob will get some spam in the snail mail though.
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Well Dan, I finally got the chance to ride today, so I did all the things you suggested. The front wheel bounce is not as bad now, but the wobble is still there. It starts to wobble around 80, and gets worse with acceleration. Slightest movements like shifting will set it off too. It feels like is more in the front, so I guess I'll be checking out the steering head this weekend. Thanks for the suggestions.
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That sux!! Second one of those I've heard in a week. Most people around here have sensors at the bottom of the doorway, that won't let a door close if there is an obstruction. You might wanna get some of those.
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That is one badass lookin' bike!! Great job.
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Battery upgrade resistor voltage question
Monty replied to WiVR's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
1/4 watt works just fine. I haven't had any problems. -
Squeeze is right. Even if you jump start a bike and let it run with a weak battery, the stator is working overtime just trying to charge up that bad battery. This can destroy a stator. This is why you are supposed to fully charge a battery before you use it. If you unhook the battery while the engine is running, it puts a TREMENDOUS load on your charging system, and can destroy it.
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I'm proud of the both of them! I think everyone that is able, should do at least one tour.
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knucklehead of the Dirty Drunkards MC.
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I use a pitbull motorcycle lift any time I have to raise my bike up. There is no better lift on the market....period. http://www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com
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I say go for it. Hell, you only live once, right? May as well enjoy it while you can.
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Count me in.
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Congratulations to the both of you!
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Thanks. I'll give it a try Monday. Supposed to rain all day tomorrow.
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Brand new Elite 3s. 32PSI up front, and 40PSI rear, as per the manual. Had some wobble before changing tires also. Why would the wobble decrease greatly with her on the bike? She only weighs like 125lbs.
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I noticed yesterday when my wife was with me, it didn't wobble anyway near as much. I even took it up to 90 with no wobble. I wonder if I may have too much air in the rear shock. I have 45lbs in there. The manual says 14-72 psi. Does that make any sense?
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2nd Gen Rear brake life
Monty replied to SpaceMan's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I'm glad that swapping the pads around works for so many. I don't think I will try that, as I was always taught that it's not good to reverse the direction of the pads. After spending so many miles with all of the heat and pressure forcing the pad material in one direction, and then forcing it the other way can possibly break the pad loose from the steel backing plate. I have seen this happen on cars, and I am not willing to take that chance on my bike. Just my . -
Good luck, and have a safe trip there and back.
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I hope your forks are set up nice and soft. 5lbs?
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My son and I were following a concrete truck today on our bikes. He was hauling tail, and We didn't want to go fast enough to stay in front of him. We just laid back, and kept an eye out. Sure enough, we hear what sounded like a loud shotgun blast, and small pieces were flying everywhere. The gator was still on the tire, flapping around, but small pieces went all over the road. My son got hit with a small piece, but no damage. The truck pulled over on the shoulder, and we were outta there!
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I love reading history. Kids today are missing out on soooo much.