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  1. MikeWa
    I went to a Victory Demo Days event today. This is the first time I have had a chance for a good test ride on a Victory. I have to say I really liked the look of the Vision especially the Ness version I rode today. That gas tank and dash are humongous. It's like getting in a limo with an extended hood line. It looked so big when I got on the bike I almost just got off again. But I didn't. I stuck with it and took the extended demo ride. To my surprise the balance and handling were awesome. It was very easy to ride at low speed. Parking lot maneuvers and slow turns were a pleasure. Balancing the bike at walking speed was almost effortless. I also rode a Cross Country and another little sportier model. Again very good manners. Here is the thing. As well as these bikes handled the overall ride was no where close to as good as my Venture. There is a coarseness that permeates the Victory ride and boarders on roughness. It is felt throughout the bike much more so than the little vibration in the Venture handlebars. So after a couple of hours riding Victories I was very happy to return to my Venture for the trip home. All I can say is "no victory sale here". Mike
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    I agree with all of you guys. Mike
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    Easy fix and you have options. 1) Replace the pressure plate and springs with stock. 2) Replace the pressure plate with the Barret upgrade SR-2 conversion. 3) Add some heavy duty springs. 4) Replace whole clutch with stock or Barret. 5) There are a couple of other mods floating around the forum. Take your pick. They are all easy and none take very long. See Skydoc on the forum or Rick at Buckeye I did the complete Barret on mine and have been very happy with the result. Mike
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    These engines do not have an excess of reserve power. So under a load such as pulling a hill the cruse can drop out. Especially in fifth gear. That is if the speed drops a certain number of mph while pulling a hill the cruise will drop out. To minimize this make sure the cable linkage does not have excessive play. And Or use fourth gear. I cured mine when I changed the final drive gear ratio. Mike
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    Wishing your friend a full and speedy recovery. Mike
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    It is fairly easy to check resistance and if that fails the coil is bad. BUT and this is a big but there is a big difference between the 1/4 volt used by the DVOM to test resistance and the 20,000 volts produced in the coil. In other words the coil could be arching internally and the resistance test would just plain miss it. There are testers that can plug into a coil and make them spark while testing their output. These are generally the most accurate,,, and expensive. Mike
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    Brian I hope things are going well for you and you are healing ok. Check with your insurance agent. He/she should be able to steer you in the right direction. In your case they will probably just pay you the full amount allowed by your policy. If needed pictures will be a plus. Mike
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    Spark Plugs

    MikeWa replied to pick's topic in General Tech Talk

    We often go up or down one or two heat ranges on plugs. Then read the plug to see where it is at. If the plug is to cold it will tend to foul since a colder plug does not burn off deposits as well. If the plug is to hot it can prematurely wear out electrodes. In extreme cases, more than one heat range, a very hot plug can cause preignition. A very cold can cause excessive fouling. The way a vehicle is driven, ambient temperatures, engine wear, and many other factors can change the ideal spark plug heat range for a given engine. In other words you are probably ok. Next time you change plugs inspect them for the above conditions and adjust accordingly. Mike
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    Put a small rubber or foam pad under the lower end of the deflector brackets. Between the rubber stop and the upper shock. It will absorb vibration. I just glued mine to the upper shock. Mike
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    Best of luck for you. Mike
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    Your hands will fall off after 52 miles. Mike
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    When going straight down the road there is no wear on the differential clutches what so ever. All of the internals in the rear end are moving as a unit. The clutches will slide when one wheel is turning slightly faster than the other. As when changing lanes or turning a corner. But this difference in speed between the rear wheels in minimal so little to no heat is developed. And little to no wear occurs. If one wheel spins faster than the other the clutch plates heat up grab and try to equalize wheel speed. That is when some wear can occur. But it usually isn't very much unless you are an avid off roader. Bearings will generally wear out and gears break before the clutches wear out. I have rebuilt many a Ford differential for both on road and off road use. Your shop manager is just blowing you off. They can't find the problem and don't want to look stupid. There are two causes of frequent clutch wear. Mismatched tires and wrong fluid. Get a new rear end and a new mechanic and start over. Mike
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    Wow. If you don't want your cb. How much $? We use the cb a lot for communication between bikes. It never hurts to have a spare. It is so much better than hand signals. especially when you are the bike at the back of the pack trying to convey a message. Mike
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    This explanation does not work for me. The clutches when manufactured either meet specs or they don't. These things should just about never wear out. The biggest culprit for killing rear end clutches is mismatched tires. There should be zero wear when the wheels are moving at the same speed. And very minimal when cornering. So unless you are spinning wheels a lot in the snow or mud something else is going on. Check to make sure they are using the correct fluid. Mike
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    http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=41418&highlight=muffler Hope this helps Mike
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    Apparently there is a difference between guarding and saving. Mike
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    Happy 4th

    MikeWa posted a topic in Watering Hole

    Happy 4th of July. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday. Mike
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    +1 Mike
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    +1 Mike
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    Most naturally aspirated engines perform better on cool days. Yes it has to do with air density. Mike
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    Wire tie an old speaker magnet to the bottom of your bike. Speaker magnets are usually more powerful than the cheapos that sell for under $10. Just don't go to strong or you will be picking up debris off the road. Mike
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    Obviously the 2008 S series. Mike
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    Mic gain adjustment is internal inside the cb unit. It can only be adjusted with the cb unit partially disassembled. Try this cup your right hand over your mic and mouth while transmitting. Yes I know you will have to be on cruise control or have a throttle lock. Also try removing the wind cover off the mic and moving the mic very close to your mouth. Almost touching. Hope this helps. Mike
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    Brian. My first thought was you have got to be kidding. My second was OMG I hope you come through this ok. Your bike was gorgeous. One of the nicest Ventures I have ever seen. But you are far more valuable. Get well, get healed and remember you have friends here. Do you need someone to drive down to Vegas to bring you back? Call if I can help in any way. Mike
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    You might consider this. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=41418&highlight=muffler Thats what I did and I realy like the sound. Not to loud but good. Mike
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