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    Changing the fork seals is the best bet but try spraying the seals and forks in the area with silicon or dielectric grease then work the forks up and down. Silicon rejuvenates rubber and may soften the seals enough to help them work better for a short time. Erratic misses are often caused by bad connections at the TCI which could also be related to the idle issue. The oil level needs to be at or slightly above the halfway mark in the widow to mostly keep the light off.
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    Give it a WD40 douche anyway, gets rid of any moisture that may be in there which will cause corrosion and possibly a short. While you are at it, do the Hazard switch as well. A faulty Hazard switch can affect the turn signal operation.
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    The smaller gap is good for a weaker electrical system, except for a failing coil, there is not much excuse for that, just keep the connections clean. The larger gap gives a bigger fatter spark. I'm with SkyDoc on splitting the difference.
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    I googled tire cupping and found a variety of responses, mostly relating to tire pressure but also found this comprehensive explanation which also mostly blames tire air pressure. http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/cupping/index.htm
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    All good questions about the questions. Unbalanced air in the forks and worn tires can also be a culprit. Isn't guessing fun?
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    Isn't cupping caused by an out of balance wheel?
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    Tire pressure was my first thought but you said you checked the tires so how about wheel bearings or loose axel nut?
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    You could try making two like this: http://faq.ninja250.org/index.php/Is_there_a_carb_sync_tool%3F
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    First thing to try is spraying WD40 into the switch, work it a bit then spray again.
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    How about using some powder spray deodorant or similar on the area above the drip. If it's too oily at the moment give it a wash and dry then a spray before repeating the process to get the leak.
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    All four exhausts don't actually empty into the collector. The two rear cylinders do and then merge with the fronts. The collector has baffles in it that probably are meant to increase the back pressure to effectivley even out the difference in exhaust length between the front and the back. There should be no reason a two into one exhaust for each side would not work although there may be a leaning of the rear cylinders due to increased exhaust flow. I was reading about Sampson and other exhaust manufacturers who say flow is evened and power gained by connecting the two sides with a crossover pipe. I don't know the details about that though.
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    A simple rubber fuel line would work but it would be more like a short term solution. Think of connecting and disconnecting the trailer and the fuel line. I think it would be best to have a fixed recepticle at the bike hitch and another behind the trailer hitch that a rubber hose could be plugged into. I'm thinking hydraulic or air quick disconnect type fittings to 1/2 or 3/8 soft copper tubing. These are suitable to be made using hand tools.
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    That's just the seasonal clock accessory that ticks when it is time take it into the dealer to have them change to a lighter grade of oil. I understand only the better dealers install this option as an added bonus for dealing with them.
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    lean angle

    camos replied to barend's topic in Watering Hole

    I thought the Venture Royale came with all the goodies known to Man. Mine is missing the heel angle meter. How will I know how much it's leaning over so I can make sure I don't scratch my pegs? I'm feeling ripped off here.
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    Setting the choke is not necessary for oil pressure, it is to get enough gas so the engine will run without bogging out. After 30 seconds or so there is enough heat generated to help vapourize the fuel and the choke can be reduced or turned off. The choke is most noticeably needed on my air cooled Virago which needs at least a couple of minutes warming up in cold weather or the RPMs will drop to about 300 if it doesn't stall completely.
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    Pull the cable end off the throttle and tape a cardboard or plastic bonnet/ funnel around the cable and put some engine oil in it. After a while the oil will have seeped all the way down to the other end.
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    I'm going to jump in here with something that may be totally obvious, my apologies if that is the case. When bleeding brakes, the hose from the bleeder valve to the waste container should go up before it goes down to the container. The obvious reason for the hose is to help prevent making a mess. The not so obvious reason is, if it goes up, it will make a seal to prevent air from getting re-introduced at the bleeder.
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    By raising the front and lowering the back you are increasing the trail in the same manner as what would happen if the forks were extended. Raising or lowering the front of back is somewhat less dramatic than extending the forks. As you most likely know, extending the forks will make the bike more stable on the highway and less maneuverable in the parking lot...cruiser vs sporty.
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    Just a clarification: You can hook a car battery to your bike battery while it is in the bike and connected to the bike system. What you must not do is start the car or otherwise have it running while it's battery is connected to the bike. A car alternator can put out enough amperage to overload a few things on the bike. The worst scenario is when the bike battery is very low which makes the car alternator max it's output.
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    Seems close enough, some people don't take the care they should when doing things like this. Glad to know you aren't one of them. If there is enough difference between the two forks damping some torque could be applied to the wheel which might cause it to track slightly off. Probably a long shot but couldn't think of a reason not to mention it. Oh ya, when I change fork oil I measure the level down from the top instead of the volumn. Don't know if it is a good thing to do or not but I figure if not all the old oil gets drained then dumping in a measured amount could make them uneven. Perhaps I'm just a little crazy.
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    Any chance you did not get the oil levels in the forks exactly the same when it was changed?
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    Isn't that a bit odd? Haven't looked on my VR yet but I thought turning to the far left just turned on the parking lights/turn signals not the headlight. That is what happens on my Virago and just kinda assumed it would be the same on the VR.
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    Other than turning the ignition on after shutting down the engine, how does a headlight get left on by accident?
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    When rake is increased the tire will skid around corners more than turn, same situation with sport bikes versus cruisers. Increased trail reading makes the raked out cruiser more stable on the highway than a sporty but can't turn very sharp in the parking lot like a sporty can. Front tires will wear more on a trike cuz they don't lean so end up getting scuffed around the corner, probably more noticeable in town type driving with sharper turns.
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    I'm with flb_78. If the swingarm was tweaked or any other running gear you would likely have noticed a handling problem like not being able to hold a straight line or crabbing down the road or some such. The frame and driveline are fairly well built compared to the brackets hanging the fender and bags. Put a straight edge on them and find out if the rear wheel is aligned with the front wheel. Keep in mind the two are different widths so perhaps two straight edges would be easier to get a good check. Alternatively hire a pro to check them.
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