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  1. V7Goose
    I'd rather be square than bent, but then again, I'm a diver. Goose
  2. V7Goose
    I am tired of repeating how wrong it is IMHO to run max pressure on these tires. Folks can look for the older posts, blindly swallow what others say, or just experiment themselves. I do wish, however, that those who insist on telling others to run max pressure would at least acknowledge in the same post that not everyone agrees. At least that way someone new will have an opportunity to see that they should look a bit further for a more rounded understanding of the issue. I don't fault anyone for believing something different than I do, but they do others a disservice when they make an assertive statement of fact like that when they already know that other knowledgeable people have disagreed and even included reasons why in prior threads. Enough said. I am not going to continue the argument. Goose
  3. V7Goose
    Make sure the valve core is tight. In my experience, the rear shock on the 2nd gen does not loose any air, even over extended time. Goose
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    I have had a couple of requests, so I will be bringing it with me to Ohio this weekend. I'm sure "somebody" will end up with it! See y'all soon, Goose
  5. V7Goose
    It is this Saturday in Ohio. I'll be riding through Charlotte on Thursday afternoon/Friday morning - if you want to meet me somewhere around there, you are welcome to ride on up with me. Goose
  6. V7Goose
    I have a brand new chrome Kustom Kaddy drink holder that I don't need: https://www.motoliberty.com/prod_detail.asp?Prod_ID=482 http://www.kruzerkaddy.net/products.html Paid about $40 for it (with shipping). I'll sell it for $30 plus shipping, or I can deliver it to someone at Don's maintenance day next weekend. Goose
  7. V7Goose
    Trust me, if you have a machine and tire lube, it is not hard to put any tire on the correct sized rim! The tougher part is often getting the bead to seat when you try to air it up the first time, but I even got tire donuts for that.
  8. V7Goose
    Hey Don, I have just been assuming you have a bike jack (and probably just one). And I know it is not practical for any of us riding in to bring our own bike jacks too, but I thought I would mention it in case someone else is going to drive over and can bring a jack also. If we have a number of folks needing a bike jack for tire or other maintenance, that may be a bottleneck for us! Goose
  9. V7Goose
    Well, I don't know what you will get, but for comparison, I got 8,000 miles out of my stock brickstone rear, and I get about 15,000 average out of a Venom rear. Goose
  10. V7Goose
    Well, PERSONALLY, I won't mount a Metzeler or a car tire to an RSV rim, but anybody else that wants to shouldn't have any problem getting it done - the moves are all the same, no matter what tire you are putting on. You know what they say - watch one, do one, teach one! Goose
  11. V7Goose
    I just checked - have one set of used vents you can have for $10 - we can put them in in about 20 minutes. If you don't like the used ones, you can just pop new ones you order in the same holes! For those wanting to change coolant, I am not an expert on this, but should be straight forward. I will have the shop manual on my computer. When you buy the coolant, just make sure it is labeled as safe for aluminum engines. I can pretty much sync carbs now with my eyes closed, but I am sure we will have plenty of others there that can do that too. I don't know squat about the colortune, so I'll leave that to others who do. Goose
  12. V7Goose
    Don, I chose to use lead anchors and bolt my changer to a corner of the driveway - couldn't be more secure! When I am not using it I just put short cap bolts in the holes to keep the dirt out. But I learned you CANNOT use lag bolts - way too soft! Must be machine bolts. Many guys have said they are happy with it bolted to a piece of 3/4" plywood, but I haven't tried that (I am sure it would be fine). Do you have bolts we can use (and appropriate wood or anchors for concrete?), or do I need to bring some? I will bring everything else needed for the tires. For anyone else who may need tires, feel free to buy and bring 'em on! Changing the tire on the rim takes only 5 -10 minutes, so we can do as many as needed - no limit! If you order from SWMototire now, they will have them delivered in 3 - 4 days if they have them in stock; send 'em to Don's. If you want the front tire done, bring some blue locktite for the rotor bolts (I'll have the star socket needed). My policy is to remove both rotors (only takes a minute or two) to insure NO damage to the brake rotors. The rear wheel will fit with the rotor on the bottom, so no need to remove it. Goose
  13. V7Goose
    Technically, this is not a "recall" of the 2007 RSV; otherwise, it would be publicly available information from the NTSA. There IS a technical Service Bulletin on this problem for a certain serial number range of 2007 RSVs (don't know if RSTDs are included or not). Unfortunately, I do not know what the serial number range is. I asked my shop to check mine, and he said it was not in the affected serial number range, but I was not quick enough to ask him to write down the VIN numbers for me. The more commonly reported problem here is leaking oil from the head gasket, not leaking coolant, so watch for both. Goose
  14. V7Goose
    Sorry Sarge, but I completely and totally disagree with this. The manufacturer's recommended pressure is for any brand of tire in the stock size and weight/speed rating, but you don't need to be a slave to it. As long as you don't go OVER the pressure on the sidewall, and don't go UNDER the pressure in the owner's manual, I believe that choice of pressure is based only on what feels best to the individual doing the riding (and I would always suggest starting with manufacturer's recommendation). Even though I know many here continue to recommend running Avon's at max sidewall pressure, in my personal experience that is VERY wrong. The bike will handle MUCH better when fully loaded if the rear tire is under 48 lbs. The bottom line is that you need to experiment and run the same test course several times to know what different pressures actually do for you in different tires. Goose
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    I know this is kinda late before Don's maintenance day, but just thought I'd check while making plans on what to bring: I'm just riding up for the heck of it - nothing I really need, so I am available to help with anything. I know Don has a tire changing machine, so let me know if anyone wants to change tires there so I can bring some balance weights, rim protectors, etc. Windshield mods? I will bring my hole saw - if anyone wants to put in a set of pop vents you have time to order them for delivery to Don's if you do it NOW. Get them from Aircraftspruce.com. I think I have one set of vents I can bring with me. I can also help with cutting down a shield if anyone is interested. I'll bring a hollow-ground blade and hope Don has a jig saw. LED lights (engine highlights, extra brake or signal lights, etc.)? Order them now from JCW or superbrightleds.com for delivery to Don's and they will be there by the weekend. Superbrightleds normally gets stuff here in three days, and JC Whitney is almost a quick for many things. If somebody will tell me what they intend to do with lights I can make sure I have whatever wires, fuses and relays might be necessary. But be quick, I plan on leaving here Wednesday morning, as I gotta run through North Carolina on my way up there to pick up new pipes. Gauges - these are a little trickier, since the problem includes deciding how and where you want to mount them. But I can pick up the 1 7/8" white ones I used on my 07 here, or you can order the black ones from JCW now. Even if we cannot complete mounting them in one day, I can show you how to set everything up - it is quite easy. Mounting air horns, making extensions for the light bar mounting spacers, changing bolts for trunk rack, etc. Most of these are easy, but do require buying a few parts (like bolts) ahead of time. If you tell me what you want, I'll see if I can bring the necessary stuff with me. Don't know if anyone is interested in these offers, but thought it couldn't hurt to ask. Ride safe and see you in a week, Goose
  16. V7Goose
    Absolutely, I want Cheesecake! Any kind is fine, but plain and creamy is the best. Ride safe, Goose
  17. V7Goose
    There is plenty of gain for the mic in stock trim. I am constantly being told that my radio is MUCH stronger than others I ride with (particularly when compared with Honda Refrigerators). The most important thing, other than making sure your mic is turned the right way, is to get it close to your lips. If you have a big foam wind cover on it and that foam isn't touching your lips, it will never sound good. If you must use a wind cover, use the thinnest one you can. Personally, I just use the bare mic and keep the flat face just barely touching my lower lip (that blocks engine and wind noise in the intercom when I am not speaking).
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    I use that four gauge set myself, and I think they are very good. But I still advise that you make sure they are all reading equal first. They are probably just fine now, but checking is worth while. The instructions tell you how to do this, and to adjust one, you just pull off the front glass and reset the needle (do NOT try to turn the needle, as you are most likely to mess up the internal spring - pull it off and replace in the correct position). The easiest way to check all gauges together is to make a small manifold out of a piece of plastic pipe and nipples from the hardware store. You can also just use a T connector to hook two of them to one vacuum source at the same time; use one as a reference and then swap in a different gauge one at a time to see that all four are matched. If you don't want to mess with any of that, try this: after you get your four carbs balanced, switch all the hoses around to see if they are all still balanced when hooked to a different gauge. Goose
  19. V7Goose
    Besides making sure you LocTite the shift lever bolt, you should make sure you have properly lubed the pivot. I noticed the shifter seems considerably more sloppy on my 05 with 40,000 miles than my 07 with 13,000. When I pulled the shifter off, I noticed wear on the pivot just to the rear of top center. It was also pretty dry. There is a grease groove in the middle of the pivot, and my 07 did show it had once been packed. I bet the shifter on the 05 wouldn't be near as sloppy had I checked this long ago. Note that this IS listed on the periodic maintenance chart in the Owner's manual! My bad for not having properly checked it sooner. The shop used to just use a spray lube like a thin white grease on this point as well as the kick stand and brake peddle, so maybe I'll get them to fix it under warranty. Goose
  20. V7Goose
    As much as I'd like to get the 2nd bike sold, I'm lucky to still have it for comparison, especially with Avon tires on it. Most of us only get to do a tire comparison by going from worn-out and relatively poor handling old tires to new tires that almost always feel good by comparison (just because they have a good rounded profile and excellent tread). Just being able to jump form one bike to the other really provides a different experience (and I'm not worried about babying someone else's bike at the same time). Like I said above, I am still happy with the way the Pirellis handle and feel, and I would never know they weren't as good as the Avons right now if I didn't have the repeated side-by-side comparison. Goose
  21. V7Goose
    This is not good, and absolutely not normal. I agree that it is too big a drop to be riding style. Does the bike still roll forward and back easily? Feel near the header pipes on all four cylinders and make sure they all heat up about the same speed and get to about the same temperature. Make sure the vacuum caps and hoses are still in place. Goose
  22. V7Goose
    Just thought I would keep this thread alive by posting another update on my riding experience with these tires. Still way too early to comment on how long they might last, but I am getting a lot of comparison between them and the Avons on my 07 RSV. I take the 07 out every couple of days instead of the 05 just to keep the battery topped up and let people see the For Sale sign on it. It has Avon tires that are about 3/4 worn - the rear is beginning to show a flattening profile across the center. The Pirellis on my 05 are still pretty new, with only about 1,600 miles on them. Frankly, even though I still like the Pirelli MT66 tires, they are clearly not as good as the Avon Venoms. Considering the difference in wear, I would expect the Venoms to maybe feel worse, but every time I get on the 07 I am struck by the more certain positive feel. Maybe it is just that I am more used to them after riding many miles on several sets, but I doubt it. More to come ... Goose
  23. V7Goose
    Thanx to everyone who contacted me - I made a deal with roadwarrior on his RSTD mufflers! I like that look, and I am looking forward to getting them on QuickSilver. Goose
  24. V7Goose
    You described it perfectly. In addition to the ocasional popping, those leaks usually put a gray film of exhaust gasses on the chrome shields over time - JBW should be a perfect solution. These leaks do cause popping, but not near as bad as a vacuum leak or bad AIS valve would. Goose
  25. V7Goose
    Not really sure about a "pinhole leak," usually the problem is at the crimp with a large raised section that leaks - the hole is about the size of a broom straw. Leaks in this area DO cause popping on decel; because, they defeat the purpose of the AIS valve. When the valve is supposed to be closed, shutting off fresh air, the leak around the Y joint allows the fresh air in anyway. Goose
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