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That is a very nice looking bike. I like the color scheme. If the trunk is not an issue for you. Does the seller have the trunk? If the bike has not been in an accident and if the title is clean it could be negotiation time. It would be a one of a kind. Be sure to get the exact paint colors from the seller. Mike

99 is a second gen. Yes it can wobble a bit under those conditions. Put your hands back on the handlebars. Mike

Why do all this work? You can get a v-max setup ready to install from RM Sportmax. $300 exchange. See the article in the tech section. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13266 Mike

Pretty straight forward. Mike

It is not a chrome problem. The sun is unsafe in your area. Mike

It comes apart as djh3 shows. Pull it or tap it. It should come out. When putting things back together there is a hole near the front of the shaft housing that you can use to help align the u-joint. Remove the rubber plug and use your finger. During reassembly don't tighten the four bolts on the front of the differential right away. With the wheel off install the axle while adjusting, rocking the differently to eliminate binding. Once everything is aligned and the axle moves freely between the differential and swing arm tighten the four bolts. Now slide the axle out and reinstall the wheel. Mike

That is probably feedback between the speakers and mic. To find out cover the mic. with your hand and see if it goes away or is reduced. Mike

The stock antenna has a loading coil in it to simulate a longer antenna. At only 36 inches your antenna also need some sort of loading coil. Does it have one? If not it is back to the drawing board. Seems like your proceedure is correct but here it is again for those who don't know. Mike ADJUST YOUR SWR on your CB radio Equipment needed: SWR meter, short jumper coax 3 foot. Procedure: The SWR meter needs to be placed in line between the antenna and the CB. Connect the antenna (normally connected to the back of the CB ) to the connector marked "Antenna" or "Ant" on your SWR Meter. Connect one end of the short jumper coax to the "transmit" or "Xmit" on the SWR meter. Connect the other end of your jumper coax to the CB. Assuming you have a standard SWR meter the switches should read as follows: REF or SWR, FWD, and there should be a slide switch marked "set" or "Adjust". If different consult your meter's owners manual. With the radio on the lowest channel (1 on CB) and the SWR meters switch in the Forward (FWD) position, depress the transmit switch (key up) located on the microphone. While holding the unit in this transmit mode, adjust the meter needle to the set position using the Set or Adjust knob on the meter. As soon as the needle is in alignment with the corresponding mark on the meter face, flip the switch to the Reference (REF) position. The meter is now showing your SWR on channel one. Note the value and quickly release the microphone switch. Record this reading. Repeat the previous step on channels 19 and 40. How to read your results: If SWR on channels 1, 19 & 40 is below 2.0, your radio can be operated safely. If SWR on all channels is above 2.0 but not in the "red zone" (normally over 3.0), you may be experiencing coaxial cable reaction (bad quality, wrong length, etc.), insufficient ground plane, or have an ungrounded antenna mount. If SWR is in the "red zone" on all channels, you probably have an electrical short in your coax connectors, or your mounting stud was installed incorrectly and is shorted. Do not operate your radio until the problem is found, serious damage can occur to your radio. If SWR on the lowest channel is higher than it is on the highest channel, your antenna system appears to be electrically short. Your antenna length may need to be increased. If the SWR on channel 40 is greater than that on channel 1, your antenna is considered to be "LONG" and reduction of physical height and/or conductor length will correct this situation.

SWR is Standing Wave Ratio. It is a measurement of how well the transmitter is matched to the antenna. An SWR of 1 is ideal. To high or to low can damage the transmitter. it is adjusted by adjusting the length of the antenna. The readings you are getting are not right. The Workman is an ok unit so I will go back and check the instructions on mine and get back to you. Mike

I am looking for a pair of eyebrows. Mike

I just received the 'print on demand' shop manual for my 2010 Venture. It is bound the same as my lost original manual. The only thing is the photo on the cover is really crappy. The rest of the manual is the same as the original. Mike

Thanks Don, Buddy. Mike

Remove the saddle bag. The short end of the guard connects to the lower bolt hole in the frame support. There should be a bolt there that can be removed and reused with the guard. Remove the red reflector. The long end goes to the hole in the crash guard under the reflector. Use the long allen bolt and adapter that came with the guard. Reinstall the saddle bag and check for alignment. If alignment is off the short end of the guard can be placed in a vise and the long end pulled to adjust the angle. Use a towel or soft jaws so as not to scratch the chrome. Use a piece of rubber hose as filler and reinstall the reflector horizontaly on the leading end of the new saddle bag guard. Mike

My theory has always been "Make the best deal you can going in. Then don't look back". Mike

I finally got healed up enough to take my new to me 2010 Venture for a test ride. Wow am I glad to be back in the saddle. No matter how much you remember how good it is to ride the Venture the reality is even better. I have been accessorizing this bike while I have been laid up, anxious to get riding. And I have just got a little left to do, luggage rack and spoiler and a couple of lights. The good thing is I am riding again. The bad is the low speed handling (remember I am pretty much one handed for the time being). I had forgotten just how much the v-max rear end helps the low speed maneuvering until I was without it. So one more accessory to install and it will be asap. Mike

Pete I used to drag my second gen center stand. So I ground off the leading edge of the offending foot. That's the center stand foot not my foot. I was afraid it might catch and anchor me. It hasn't dragged since. Mike

Hey. I have a new for 2010 Venture. It still has the cassette player. Same V-4 engine. It has new for 2010 flame graphics which I am told makes it much faster than previous models. Mike

I tend to drag my rear brakes a lot also. Especially in parking lots etc. So their life span is short. Mike

To get back to trip 1 just tap the select button until you get to trip 1. The low fuel odometer will eventually switch itself off. Sure I can tell you how many miles you will get from a tank of gas. But first you have to tell me A. Highway or city driving. B. How much up hill. C. How steep are the hills. D. Any idling. E. Any stop and go. See the problem? So compute your mileage for the type of riding you do and figure accordingly. Mike

Rick Over the last couple of weeks several have been posted here on Venture Rider. The one I remember most is a red and black 09 in Florida. Only 7 or 8K miles. I wish I had seen it before I purchased my new to me 2010. Do a search. Several should come up. Mike

Just a guess but it looks like there was a poor connection at the fuse. This would cause the connection to overheat and in time melt things as yours has done. Mike

You are discovering why I like the v-max gears so much. Try running in 4th. The rpm won't hurt anything and may in fact help. The added torque will help for sure. I wouldn't recommend premium fuel. It might rob you of more power since your engine is not set up to run on it. However if you want to try a test tank full it probably won't hurt anything either. Air in the clutch hydraulics expands at altitude and can cause problems. Most of all. 'Enjoy Your Trip' Mike

Yamaha Sports Plaza or google the part number. STR-1D608-80-00 Mike

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If you route the wires through the fairing behind the metal frame (easier) rather than between the plastic and metal (harder) the wires will pinch when you are making a turn or parking the bike. Blowing the fuse. Mike Correct install [ATTACH]85996[/ATTACH]