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  1. MikeWa
    That is the same grill I have on mine. The radiator does not need to come out. Remove the two lower radiator retaining bolts. One on each side. Except for the hoses ugh the radiator can now be lowered enough the remove the rubber grommet at the top center post. The top of the grill fits in the grommet. The bottom slides in on each side of the radiator. Push the radiator back up into the grommet and reinstall the lower bolts. Two notes. One; I didn't loosen or remove my radiator hoses as suggested. It took some force but there was just enough movement for me to push the radiator low enough to get the grill in the top grommet. Two; I felt like the grill would rattle against the radiator at the top corners so I glued a small piece of rubber to the grill at each corner. Mike
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    Here are some places to start. Tail light. Get the 100 led unit. You might have to do some minor fitting. http://www.customdynamics.com/Yamaha_tail_retro.htm A little more work than the tail light but worth the effort. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?action=detail&model_ID=42&Category_ID=5&manufacturer_ID=223&product_ID=6421&sblid_name=detail You can get one of these from several sources. With or without a brake light. Also worth the effort. http://www.customdynamics.com/Light_bars.htm Mike
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    Lighting

    MikeWa replied to ironhead782's topic in Watering Hole

    I used this in my 08. Works pretty good but was a bit of a pain to install. Mike http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?action=detail&model_ID=42&Category_ID=5&manufacturer_ID=223&product_ID=6421&sblid_name=detail
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    I would advise against the TomTom Rider. I have one but as soon as I have the funds I will get something else. Mike
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    It was a defective tire. If this ever happens to you, remember the tire factory rep is looking for a way to disclaim responsibility. They will not admit liability. If they take your tire they will blame it on you and your only proof will be in their hands. None of that really matters unless there is a serious injury. When it comes to lawsuits the game they play is called hardball and you are the advisory. If they replace a tire it will be for customer satisfaction or a policy adjustment or some such thing. How far off would a tire gage have to be to cause this kind of a problem. You would be able to see and feel air pressure that low. Unless you think two or three pounds could cause a tire to delaminate and self destruct like that. I don't. I think it was a defective tire and I wonder how many will have to go bad before the problem gets recognized. Mike
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    Hi Ron I have an 08 manufactured in 07 that had the headgasket leak.Turned out to be a porous head which was replaced under warranty. I have had no coolant issues since. I also had an electrical/audio problem which turned out to be a faulty cable from the riders control to the MCU. That was replaced under warranty as well and has been fine since. I do not understand how you can be getting water other than condensation in the final drive. Are you riding through deep standing water? Mike
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    Thanks for the post Don. It is a good reminder to think before you speak. Even though the guy sounds like he started off trying to do something good. He was wrong. I am sure you will encounter this from time to time. I hope you will consider these as teaching opportunities. Sometimes other people, myself included, just don't know, have preconceived notions and get it wrong. Mike
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    GPS is not affected by the wind. Mike
  9. MikeWa
    It is perfectly acceptable to wash and display the flag. How would you like to be the owner of the flag Francis Scott Key wrote about? Would you burn that tattered flag? If you like it and want to display it, do so. Mike
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    At now five years old the girl should just except full responsibility for her actions. Reach a settlement with the victim's family either through the courts or not. Then file bankruptcy. I mean how many assets can a five year old have? I am sorry for the family of the elderly woman but what a frivolous waste of time. Mike
  11. MikeWa
    I have purchased and installed two of these from Yamaha. Neither came with a rubber gasket. They did come with a long rubber tube (wire guide) that was supposed to be used as a wire loom. It was almost impossible to get the wires through the guide. then when I did it wouldn't stick to the inside of the trunk lid. So I used the plastic edge of a file folder holder as a loom. They are available in any color. Heat them with a hair dryer to get a bend that matches the contour of the trunk lid. Also when I drilled the hole for the wires I used a rubber grommet so leaking wouldn't be an issue. If you want Yamaha's install instructions pm me and I will scan them for you. But be warned the quality of their pictures is terrible. Mike
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    Here is a free program that might help. Mike http://www.irfanview.com/
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    Any chance the back of the bike has ben raised?
  14. MikeWa
    Sounds like a heat issue. Quits working when it heats up. If you are very careful you may be able to isolate the problem with a heat gun or hair dryer. Mike
  15. MikeWa
    Thanks Ranger Not being able to create a custom route on the computer and load it into my TomTom has been a major dislike about my Rider2. TomTom Home was a real joke but Tyre sure seems to solve that issue. Mike
  16. MikeWa
    I agree. Don't know what all the beefing is about. I use the cassette deck and the CD changer. And my 6 CDs are better than Harley's one. Mike
  17. MikeWa
    When I have had problems with my insurance company my agent has always interceded on my behalf and gotten things resolved. Has your agent been unable or unwilling to help? Mike
  18. MikeWa
    The CB is under the trunk. The wires for it runder under the seats. Check the connections to make sure you didn't pull something apart. Mike
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    Another win for VentureRider.
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    Works ok on my 2008 Venture.
  21. MikeWa
    Yes.... If your electrical connections are good and the regulator/rectifier are good. Remember a poor connection will reduce current flow, amps. So it can cause your readings not to reach optimum. A poor connection also creates heat at the connection. Over time this can discolor or burn wires and connectors etc. Poor connections are insidious phantoms because they tend to make current draw look low while preventing the charging system from reaching it's maximum output. That is why techs check both voltage and current. A short on the other hand is generally easier to find. They cause to much current flow. So shorts will blow fuses, send up smoke signals and in general create havoc that is readily apparent. Also problems can be internal or external to the battery. So we try to isolate the problem to the battery, the charging system or the bikes electrical. Mike
  22. MikeWa
    1) behind the license. 2) behind the fairing below and left of headlight. 3) passing lamps depend on how they were connected. Mine are according to the Yamaha installation instructions. Connected to the low beam circuit and a switch next to the aux power.
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    14 volt 30 amp at 5000 rpm. Mike
  24. MikeWa
    That was clearly an abuse of power. The first guard was way out of line. The second was very unprofessional. The guy did not threaten the guard. He was understandably irate. As most people would be if a simple trip to the mall ended up this way. The guards clearly just wanted the guy to knuckle under and kiss their ==s. The guards threatened and intimidated this poor guy and his family until they proved they had more power. To what end? Just a demonstration of force. It makes me so sad to see that this is what we have come to. Mike
  25. MikeWa
    This is not hard to track down. With the engine not running connect an amp meter in line with one of the battery cables. Make sure the meter can handle the expected current draw. Turn the key on and read the current. Turn the running light on. Read the current. Try the high beam. Is the current being drawn under 30 amps? Sometimes the combination of high beam and running lights over power the charging system. The reason it is often recommended to connect them to the low beam circuit. Mike
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