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I have often been accused of placing too much effort into attempting to resurrect something that would in many cases be simpler to replace by finding a good used one or even replacing it. In your case you could even replace it with the ignitech TCI. However I have to respect your determination which has me beat 100 fold. You obviously are going through this out of curiosity and intrigue more so than necessity and I admit following your article has me intrigued as well. Just that you get to do the work while I get to watch from the comfort of my lazy boy.
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@Freebird. Don, I am very sorry for what you must be going through on a personnel level and truly hope something can be done for you to ensure your quality of life does not get compromised more than it already has. My prayers and thoughts are with you and wish you only the best no matter what.
As far you handing over the reins of a horse you raised from birth, it will definitely be a big pill for all of us that know, love and mostly respect you, to swallow. Finding someone with your convictions and dedication, to this site will not be easy. This site has always been unique and superior in so many ways and in comparison to so many other web sites, not just because of the caliber of its members but mostly because of you and your dedication to it.
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Here is another cool link
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On 8/7/2023 at 9:11 PM, Marcarl said:
I don't have any problems with all this,,,it's simple: whatever she says means: tell me what to do and I'll get it done..... end of story.
Its guys like you that make male independence a thing of the past....................Coming dear .....Pssst to be continued later.
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Took, the the bike to work today. Break in ride for the new shinko I just mounted. 1st thing I noticed was despite running 40 psi how much of a softer ride they gave over the E4. I do not expect to get great cornering just yet so I will reserve judgment until later.
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5 hours ago, sleepy2 said:
Had a person I've known since I was 20 pass away last Saturday and will be having a viewing(10 to 11) and then a service at 11am so I won't be able to make it! Have a great day!!!
Sorry about the loss of your friend
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I had dunlop 404 on my bike when I 1st got it and it would track like crazy. road snakes and grated bridge surfaces were scary. Switche to the E3 and later E4 and never had the issue again. I am now trying the shinko 777 and hoping for the same result. My only disappointment in the E3 & E4 was the life span. The tread had great wear life but the rubber itself started getting slippery in the bends at about the 50% wear mark as well the rubber started developing cracks
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On 8/4/2023 at 11:18 AM, sleepy2 said:
Just for Ben? Think I will try too! Just wanted to make sure!
16 minutes ago, paysaw said:Will try to make it.
I hope you both do. Be great to see everyone.
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On 8/6/2023 at 8:44 AM, RDawson said:
Found a flat rear tire, puncture in the middle of the tread. Pulled the wheel to find the pumpkin dumping gear oil. 🤬🤬🤬. New tire mounted and waiting for new bearings and seals for the final drive. All right before Vogel.
I feel your pain Brother I am replacing the back tire as we speak, which of course ruined any plans I had to ride this weekend. Came back from walking the dog on Thur when suddenly my line of vision was drawn towards the rear tire of my bike to note a big lengthwise split in my rear tire (a split not a cut) and probing it revealed it was separating from the cord as well. The tire still had better than 50% tread and was new in 21. As well it spent the past year sitting on my lift in the garage. This is the third set of Dunlop's I had to replace before its time. The first set (E3's) I replaced because the bike suddenly started to slide sideways on highway ramps despite still having 30% tread, the rubber just got hard. The second set E4's developed a bad case of hair line side wall cracks to numerous and deep to feel comfortable about. And now this second E4 with the 2 1/2 " split to the cord down the inside of one of the grooves. BTW it too was starting to get slippery in the turns, so maybe seeing the split was a blessing. In any case I am done with high end Dunlop's if any thing I would go back to the 404. However I decided to give the SHINKO 777 a try since they seem to have a good following on this site.
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2 hours ago, Woody said:
I need that APP, wait no I don't
Decisions decisions. Sometimes it would be good to know what they really mean and other times ignorance can be bliss.
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On 8/2/2023 at 8:30 AM, Woody said:
"I put it back where it belonged "
That's the answer I get every time I ask if she seen something I am looking for. Like I am supposed to know were that is.
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On 8/2/2023 at 8:55 AM, sleepy2 said:
So how about update on day and time for meet-up? Still Saturday the 5th around 11 or is it the 12th?
To my understanding its the 12th
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Try contacting them. They may still have some kicking around. I got mine from them and found them to great people to deal with.
Customer Service
Clearview Shields
800 798 6089 I info@clearviewshields.com
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On 7/29/2023 at 4:55 PM, Woody said:
That's what I got someone said to spray it every now and then with water proofing like goes on tents, I think that maybe an idea what do you think?
Look into the Nikwax site. I have used their products for years on all my camping and outdoor gear and have never been let down. They have a variety of products for water proofing different types of materials and a very informative web site on what and how to use on what.
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Went for a great ride last weekend with @Marcarl and Marca. Felt great to be in the saddle again after an almost 2 year case of parked motorcycle syndrome.
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On 7/23/2023 at 10:04 PM, Marcarl said:
Good choice, not that's it's perfect, but better than most.
On 7/23/2023 at 9:49 PM, RDawson said:Getting hard to find chrome bumpers anymore, they want to paint them all. Had to drive 3 1/2 hours one way to get it.
What bumpers
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Check your pop up blocker settings.Also you now need to use you email instead of your site name to sign in,
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I replaced my complete clutch with the complete Barnett carbon fiber clutch and disc set about 60,000 km ago and despite a lot of slip clutching in heavy traffic conditions it is as good today as when I put it in.
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31 minutes ago, Freebird said:
There is a change coming to the way that you login to the site. This is not something that I am doing, it is being implemented by the software developer. In the very near future, you will no longer be able to login with your username. You will have to login with your email address. Your username will still show up once logged in but you have to login with your email address.. You can already do that and I recommend that you start doing it now. This is a security issue. Your usernames are known to all and hackers use advanced methods to try and crack your passwords so that they can login under your name. Your email address is not publicly available here so it makes it harder to hack your account. Right now, you can login with your username or password but username login is being removed from the software.
SO how do you go about making the change
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49 minutes ago, Marcarl said:
I like his attitude. Not saying he is 100% right because what works for one does not always work for another. On the other hand from my own experience getting married relatively young and having kids (as long as you are mature enough to have them) allows you to better enjoy physical activities with them such as sports and camping etc.. But each to there own I say.
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22 hours ago, Marcarl said:
When I was a youth???? I suppose that might be a possibility, but you haven't convinced me yet!
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On 7/18/2023 at 10:01 PM, Marcarl said:
Sounds not good to me,, could have been a bad run.
It is very possible. Also even an unused battery that has sat on the shelf too long prior to being sold can sulfate. Last week my son bought a new battery and swaped it out in the parking lot were he bought it. by the time he drove home the truck started running very badly, the alternator quit charging and then died as he pulled in the driveway. Battery voltage was at 1.6 volts. he tried charging the battery but it would not take and after he boosted the truck the alt would not charge. He removed the alternator and took it to a re-builder who later showed him the old parts he removed. They were fried and he told my son this was the result of a bad battery. He took the battery back to were he got it and after testing it and determining it had an internal short, they replaced it and all is now fine. When I was a youth working for Canadian tire I would test the battery's before selling to a customer and quite often I would come across one that was bad off the shelf.
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20 hours ago, Vickersguy said:
Hey Saddlebum, yes, and also cleaned the connector plug for the pick up coils! It is 100%.
There is also a thread that is of interest, in a generic way, giving an overview of sorts to the rebuilding task.
That was good read. I saved the link for possible future reference.
06 yamaha MIDNIGHT RSV 1300 killswitch popping 10amp ignition fuse
in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Posted · Edited by saddlebum
https://www.venturerider.org/wiring/99-09 Yamaha Royal Star Venture Wiring Diagram Rev B.pdf
Maybe the schematic link above will help you trace the circuits so you can narrow down as to were to look for a definite short between power and ground. It would appear when the bike fell over some wires got pinched so look in ares of physical damage for chaffed or pinched wires.