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What Flyinfool said. Mike

If the tire is rated at 825 lbs it can safely handle 825 lbs. Watch your air pressure. Keep it up to the cold max. You should be just fine. But as Peter said stay below the 135 mph speed cap when riding two up. Mike

Are are are they trying to say that motorcycle oil advertising may be misleading? Well are they? I just can't believe it. Mike

About anything will work for am/fm. I used to use an old piece of a coat hanger. Just keep in mind as you decrease the antenna you decrease the reception. There is a big difference between around town and on the road. Mike

+1 Mike

Sorry this has already been posted by Peter. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=81721 Mike

In addition to cleaning connections you might also have gotton some water in the controller. Mike

:sign outstanding::sign outstanding: Mike

Miles / Million Mile Rider / was struck in the helmet by lightening while riding on Interstate 5 yesterday evening. KIRO tv news reported he was taken to Harbor View Hospital in Seattle. Witnesses said he was able to keep the bike upright. And after he initially stopped he rode a half mile to a gas station for help. Hair,eyes and ears were burned. I do not have his contact information so I don't know his current condition. Mike

The convention seems to be the same as a 6 pin round but not using the center power wire. 5 Pin round as shown are common on motorcycles. [ATTACH]79660[/ATTACH] Same as in the first link above.

US manufactured vehicles use a standard system that shares the turn signals and brake lights. Hence 4 wire connector. Asian vehicles use a standard system where the brake lights and turn signals use separate lights and wires. Hence 5 wire connector. Other needs such as cabin power and electric brakes may be run through additional wires. 6,7 or 8 pin connectors I could have adapted to the 4 wire setup using some diodes. But I chose to go ahead and add some led brake lights to the trailer. I will then use the 5 wire Asian type set up that matches my bike. I can then tow the trailer with Asian vehicles such as Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Hyundai etc. without modification. Also since the 4 wire lights will still be on the trailer I can simply make an adapter so the trailer can be pulled with a vehicle using that setup. No diodes needed. I wanted to know the standard pin locations so I wouldn't need to be tracing wires every time I made a vehicle change. Mike

Ok found it. From the rear of the vehicle connector going clockwise. Top (12:00) Brown tail lights. Next is Blue brake light. Followed by Green right turn. Then Yellow left turn. Finally White ground. Wire colors may vary on some bikes. Tail lights, Brake lights, Right turn, Left turn, Ground. Of course the rear of the trailer connector will be the opposite or ccw. Mike

Hi All. I just got a new used pull behind trailer. It came with a 4-wire connector (US) which I am going to change to a five wire round (Metric) plug. Since neither my bike nor the trailer are wired for a five pin round plug my question is; is there a standard order for the pins? Or is every trailer unique? Thanks Mike

Huh -- now that is interesting. On my bike when I turn my cruise on I fully press the toggle to the left and it immediately goes to the center position (with the 3 lights illuminating for a second or two, then leaving only the BLUE ON light on until I set the cruise). I have never had my 'cruise' toggle switch stay in the ON position (fully pressed to the left). If I leave it in the 'center' position, I have to push it to the 'on' position again for the cruise to turn on after my bike is power cycled. I believe mine functions as described in the owners manual. As does mine. Plus another on the cleaning. Mike

Problem solved. You might want to take a look at this post. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=79119 Mike

Gray 2008 should be S model. Title and serial number should tell. Mike

Probably some left over original paint. Mike

If you are going to drill it you will probably want to disassemble it first. So why not just swap the gears? Mike

Ok I took my Dremel and cut the knob on the kill switch so it no longer hangs over the grip. I put a piece of tape under the plastic knob to protect the shinny stuff. Then used a cutting wheel and Dremel to wack off about 1/4 inch of the red plastic knob. It is not hollow but there was a small pinhole which I have so far ignored. I will eventually seal it with some glue or epoxy. I used a fine file to smooth the edges. Presto, no more accidental bumping the switch. It is still easy to flick off and on with my thumb or forefinger. The whole process took less than fifteen minutes. Mike

Thanks Peter. Great post. Mike

Welcome Hawkdragon. Mike

Tom It looks like 4NK-81670-00-00 is available here http://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/ That is in Portland so they can deliver next day. I would call them to verify. 503-669-2000 Mike

Just occurred to me Tom. How strong is your battery? Mike

I am in the VR Assistance under Washington. Call me. Mike

Tom Where are you? Are you still at Snoqualmie? Mike