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  1. LilBeaver
    Yes. Either DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 will work fine. (NOTE that DOT 5 and 5.1 are different and NOT interchangeable). I stick with the OEM recommendation of DOT 4.
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    :yikes::yikes::yikes: :yikes: :yikes: ITS BACK!!!!!! RUN AWAY!!!!:yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes:
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    Mine is smooth... Well, as smooth as it can be for the resolution of the digital meter
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    I've been eyeing that one too. When you get it all installed, if you don't mind, I'd like to see a pic or two of where you ended up putting it. I've been holding off ordering because I'm not quite sure of where to put it. My thoughts were in plastic black cover in front of the fuel filler hole (there is the needed 1" of clearance there) or to the lower left of the speedometer, sort of where the 'select' and 'reset' buttons are, but on the left side. I'm just a little uneasy about cutting into that fairing. Anyways, let us know!
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    RR: Yea, it looks like a pretty slick setup - I'll definitely be considering it. And yea - I saw your thread about your GS750 (http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=47381&highlight=gs750) The only real difference between your 82 T and my 78 E are the bars, seat (I think), mine has a kick start, and the pipes have a different look to them. I love my 750 - might be partially because of the sentimental value (it was my late uncles, my first two-wheeled ride, and also had plenty of dates/good memories on it) but also because of the way it rides, sits and performs. It is no RSV, but with a windshield, bags and a throttle lock - I'd drive that sucker cross country. I hope you get many great miles out of yours too. :thumbsup2: Now... Back to the topic.
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    HAHA, no kidding. It isn't just the housing prices either, the property tax is a killer too! I only got 14 correct... Some of the comments on those are pretty funny.
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    For the paint job - it may be in your best interest to try a few body shops in your area (or a Maaco, if you have one) go with cash in hand and the bag off the bike, washed nice and clean. Actually, I'd pull the lock cylinder and the black plastic surrounds out for the outside to be painted anyways. For these bags, you really do want a base-clear paint (don't get talked into an enamel or polyurethane finish - even with an integrated clear). :080402gudl_prv:
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    I do like that rubber gasket and housing they send with it. I think the end product would be a much cleaner looking install. buuuuut, 50 instead of 25 I guess that's what I get for being so cheap.
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    Maybe this is a dumb question, but how does one secure this to the back seat? I have been interested in something like this for quite some time and that is something that I haven't quite figured out how to do. (I haven't looked very hard to figure it out, but since you've got this one available...) EDIT: Never mind - I read your ad. Man, if I didn't just have to buy a rear shock...
  10. LilBeaver
    Redrider52, jonesy and bongobobny have triked their bikes and pedaling parts. There is a recent thread (last post within the last 2 days) that has some info in it. That could help you.... Here is the link to it: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=47208 :080402gudl_prv:
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    Ouch. That is something I always worry about when I park my bike. Especially with the way the wind is in this part of the country. I guess it could have been worse Comprehensive coverage ought to take care of that... presuming you've got that coverage, and your deductible is reasonable...
  12. LilBeaver
    Yikes. Sorry to hear about your problems. There was an OEM CB antenna on e-bay with buy it now for ~50 (shipping included) as of yesterday. If I can find the link again, I'll post it in here - at least give the item number. If it was the radio antenna that won't help you. There have been a few threads talking about replacing both antennas with the small black ones known as the "firestick" for a cost of much much much less than replacing with a Yamaha part.
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    Did that include repacking the steering head bearings and the rear arm pivot bearing? Those things are both time intensive, and shop rates what they are, that could explain it. I hope they did you right and did everything on that list they were supposed to including the coolant flush, plugs, final drive fluid, etc.
  14. LilBeaver
    Oh, I think they did...
  15. LilBeaver
    Note that bleeding the clutch is done differently than one would bleed the brakes (unless you have one of those fancy vacuum gizmos). With the clutch, one way to do it is, slowly pump it several times then hold it all the way in and slowly open the bleeder screw (with a hose over the top leading into some containment resevoir, of course). Then, close the bleeder screw, release the clutch lever and repeat. Emphasis on the pump multiple times BEFORE opening the bleeder screw (contrary to doing the brakes where you simply open bleeder valve, pull lever, close bleeder, release lever and repeat). Dan: Good idea, I would have never thought of that. The only problem with that method that I can think of is the possibility of extra moisture collecting in the reservoir and contaminating the fluid while it is left open. But good fluid with air in the lines is not any better than fluid that will need to be changed sooner.
  16. LilBeaver
    Sweeeeeet!
  17. LilBeaver
    Unfortunately I have spent more than I would like to admit - but some of this money was due to problems that had to be corrected (not counting maintenance items; ie. tires, brakes, fluids). Replaced radio unit (got used from pinwall) Highway pegs Utopia backrest (used from a very very generous member here; Thanks again Ron!! You have done WONDERS for my back) Rear shock (in progress) Air horn 2 headsets for helmets 2 Crash jackets (one for me and one for my g/f) Carbon_one lift adapter Carbon_one crash bar supports Rear light bar for under trunk (I just love those truck stops, ~$10 after mounting hardware, etc) 32 LED Tail light cluster Ruffy Fork Deflectors Clearview shield (from fellow member here) OEM shield (From fellow member here, that lasted me a grand total of about 150 miles, thanks to a freaking bird) I think that is about it (again, not including some of the maintenance items and 'minor' parts that I have replaced or rebuilt for safety or preventative maintenance measures) Although after reading some of our fellow member's lists, I think I am in pretty good shape. :mo money:
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    I will provide you with the information and you can decide whether it is fair or not: $80 total labor (including tax and a ~$5 disposal fee, or something like that). I drove my bike in to them in the morning and picked it up that afternoon. I did save $15 bucks or so because I removed the saddlebags. I did not ask them to grease anything up but the service manager told me that the mechanic went ahead and greased the hub pins for me since he had it apart.
  19. LilBeaver
    Not as often as I replace my turn signal fluid.
  20. LilBeaver
    Dang, how did I miss THAT line in your post PM sent
  21. LilBeaver
    I'll be at a small establishment called "TRIUMF House". Sadly, the 2500 miles will be a bit of a haul for the festivities
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    You said you don't have a motorcycle jack but do you have a regular floor jack? You might be able to rig something up to keep it stable enough to support the bike while you do this operation. Or another option would be to put a few eye bolts in the wall (make sure you get it in a stud!!!) in your garage and then use some straps to hold the bike up. Or secure it to a trailer hitch on the truck or something (just make sure no one drives off while you are still tied up!!! :yikes:)... On the other hand, if your dealer said they would just go ahead and do it for you - that would give you an excuse to get out on the bike and you wouldn't have to worry about stabilizing it while you do the install. Just double check it all - bolts and everything after the dealer gets through with it.
  23. LilBeaver
    The OEM pin stirpes (at least from what I have seen) are actually not even cleared over (which is a good thing, for paint adhesion reasons). A couple healthy coats of wax would give it that appearance though. I doubt they are painted on, but figured I'd ask - just in case anyone knew for sure. My local dealer has an 09 that has been on the floor for quite some time, so I doubt that I'll be seeing a 2010 anytime soon... I'm not crazy about flame jobs either. I do know that there are some folks that like that kind of thing, it just doesn't do anything for me.
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    I'm seeing 15.28 on the shipping... Regardless, that is pretty crazy. I'm surprised there aren't big bold letters everywhere saying 'all sales final, customer assumes ALL risk and liability' blah blah blah...
  25. LilBeaver
    I'm curious if they have at least PAINTED those flames on, or if it is simply a sticker... Maybe Yamaha ended up with some leftover midnight parts and decided this would be a good way to dump them
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