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14 GoodAbout captdrac
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2018 Star Venture
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John Wesley
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milwaukee, WI, United States
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milwaukee
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WI
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United States
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cycling, photography, camping, being active
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Bike Year and Model
2018 Star Venture, 2004 HD 883 Sportster
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Infotainment Update to 12.2.0
captdrac replied to bpate4home's topic in Star Venture and Eluder Tech Talk ( '18 - Present)
Well, I used the USB card that Yamaha sent. It did download a second time. Now the update is causing problems with the informant system as well as the navigation portion. After riding for approximately half hour 45 minutes, the system started to malfunction. Entercom turned on, the volume was rapidly going from mute to maximum and returning the mute, Sirius would not play, I couldn't get it to change music venues, and the navigation froze shortly after I exited the freeway. I guess I'll go to my dealer to see if he has any suggestions on way to go from here. -
Infotainment Update to 12.2.0
captdrac replied to bpate4home's topic in Star Venture and Eluder Tech Talk ( '18 - Present)
I have a problem uploading the map update to the informant system as well. I'm downloading it again from the toolbox. I hope it works this time. I don't want to be $100 out for a program that doesn't upload to the system. Another fine update problem from Yamaha. This time I even paid for it. -
Headlight adjustments
captdrac replied to captdrac's topic in Star Venture and Eluder Tech Talk ( '18 - Present)
Thanks all. I totally missed "Adjusting the headlight beam". I just saw the fog light adjustment. I do it the way Saddlebum suggests, but at 20'. -
Hey riders, hope everyone is well and staying safe...in all aspects. Has anyone tried to adjust their headlight height? I can't find how to adjust it in the service or owner's manuals. I'm tired of being flashed, and they are about 10" higher than standard height at the 20' distance measurement.
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My prayers and thoughts of a quick recovery are sent to/for you Freebird!
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With my 20S and SMH10, I needed the Freewire. Even then, at times I would here things fine, but couldn't talk on the CB or phone. A good clue for me was when the volume would go down so much that I had to turn it up to 15+ just to hear it above 50 mph. I would reset the Freewire and re-connect to get it working correctly again.
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Saddle Bag Electronic Lock Failure
captdrac replied to fltmedic's topic in Star Venture and Eluder Tech Talk ( '18 - Present)
I ran into the same problem on the way to Americade last year. The right saddlebag wouldn't open & I couldn't get to my clothes (fortunately my wife's clothes were in the left saddlebag). We left on a Saturday, and the problem started that night. We didn't get it fixed until Wednesday because when we arrived Monday, the nearest Yamaha dealer was closed Mondays. When Americade started Tuesday, I went to the Yamaha display and Adrian (Yamaha rep) knew of the problem and expedited the parts overnight. He ordered the parts for both locks because I started having problems w/ opening the left si -
Cruise control/ gear indicator
captdrac replied to ecbaatz's topic in Star Venture and Eluder Tech Talk ( '18 - Present)
I'm glad your problem was an easy fix. I had the same problem, but it was a defective front brake lever switch. Not only was the cruise control not working, the rear brake light remained on. I took it to Mukwonago Yamaha ( I have to give Rick props for knowing the most up to date issues on the 2018 Venture) & they said Yamaha knew of the problem. The part was back ordered, but Rick expedited the part and had me riding safely in two weeks. -
Clearview Windshield
captdrac replied to Freebird's topic in Star Venture and Eluder Tech Talk ( '18 - Present)
It looks nice. Almost anything we do to the fairing area will interfere with the mirrors . I would stick w/ the standard height and clear. A good winter add-on project. -
My New Venture Oil Leak - Update
captdrac replied to Jesset's topic in Star Venture and Eluder Tech Talk ( '18 - Present)
I was detailing my Venture and guess what I found, an oil leak. It seams to be coming from the same location, the hose next to the oil cooler. I'll let everyone know how soon I can get it looked at and what the solution was/is. -
Windshield
captdrac replied to Freebird's topic in Star Venture and Eluder Tech Talk ( '18 - Present)
I'm w/ you Freebird! At speeds of 70+ mph, it flexes and flutters so much, I get a little nervous about it breaking. I hope some manufacturer feels sorry for us and make a sturdy shield. -
Do you use the Reverse?
captdrac replied to Freebird's topic in Star Venture and Eluder Tech Talk ( '18 - Present)
I've used reverse quite a few times. Mostly when putting on / taking off the lift deck. It stopped once when taking it off the lift after squeezing the front brake when the front tire cleared the chalk. Other times (I'll write my full experience w/ the Venture from my 5K+ trip I just returned from) I used it when parked in up & downgrades w/o any problems. I did knowingly park in situations where I normally wouldn't w/o reverse. I know I can't get too comfortable w/ this because of riding other cycles. Yamaha is covering their butts w/ the statement even though they advertise using it in g -
Trailer Wireing Harness Available
captdrac replied to bucfan11's topic in Star Venture and Eluder Tech Talk ( '18 - Present)
I don't know which is worst, sunburn or cold wind burn:mad:. I think you have me trumped on that one