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    I assume you mean removing the wheel with the tire on it and the answer is yes. The wheel and tire can be statically or dynamically balanced (Depending on what equipment is available). If you check out the various tire threads on this forum you will run across products that can be added to the tires to balance them "automatically" as they roll...Dyna Beads for instance. This is a cheaper and easier way to do it and does not require the removal of the wheel and tire. Several members have used such products and are quite happy with them. Good luck And just for the record, questions are only dumb when they are not asked, so this was a smart question! Andy
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    Thanks again guys! Andy
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    Thansk everyone. I'll get to it tomorrow. Andy
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    Yes I did, as I mentioned in my post. Couldn't do it that way so I have to pull the tubes right out and the air ride collars are preventing that.
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    After three months of inactivity, I've finally gotten back to the fork seal replacement on my '87 VR. Can't see how to remove the air ride collars on the upper tubes though. I've loosened the bolts a bit, but now the rubber tubes on them spin the bolt back with each turn. I need to get these off to get the upper tube out to finish the seal install. I tried the method from the tech library section, but I just can't get the seal and bushings seated properly that way. This is my "last gasp" effort as I have pretty much had it with this job. I'm not certain I can even get it put back together now, but if I can at least get the fork together and the wheel back on, it will be easier to move the bike. Failing that, I will completely strip it and put the parts on ebay. It was running quite well when I stored it last November and everything still works, so I may be able to get some decent money for the pieces, but I need to get it out of my garage and somewhere else to dismantle it...so, I need to get the fork and the wheel back on so that I can move it. Now then...how do I remove the air ride collars? The description in the manual says "Remove air ride collars." Wow...that's really helpful! Sorry, but since I'm not that bright or talented, I need just a bit more info. Right now, my angle grinder with a cutting blade is looking mighty attractive! Andy
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    And here I thought there was a baby duck caught in the drive belt! Andy
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    Ahhhh!! A portable hill! Andy
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    Especially since he'll have to drain the old oil anyway...trike, remember? Andy
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    My experience over the years has been that the "bad" Harley riders tend to be people who are new to motorcycling and are just trying to project a "tough guy" image. The long time "actual" Harley riders (More than 2,000 km per season.) are typical riders like the rest of us and have a preference for their machine. They are in it for the ride not for the image. Every "rider with a Harley attitude" that I've met had been riding less than 2,000 km per season and often, for less than 3 years. Now I'm not saying this is true for all of them, but it certainly seems to be true for a majority. My feeling has always been that I don't care what someone rides, as long as they do ride and the "real" Harley riders I've met, felt the same way. As for kidding each other about our rides, we've been doing that since tricycles and our first Schwinns...what has been important all along, was that we respected each other and we enjoyed the feeling of freedom a bike can give you, regardless of who makes it. Andy
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    According to the history section on this site, the colour combo is called Stardust Silver and Forest Green. Very nice, by the way! Andy
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    Get better soon so you can get riding again. Best cure for everything else! Good luck! Andy
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    Uhhh .... Ben...did you notice the date on that post? I think he may know by now. Andy
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    Yep...red is the best! Andy
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    Oh come now! Surely you've seen the door on the cassette deck!! Andy
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    I do about an hour weight workout 4 days per week (Upper body one day, lower the next...don't have the energy I once did) and walk for cardio. I rode a mountain bike 3 to 4 times a week for 20 to 25 miles each time till last year as well, but I ran out of time. I will try to get back on that before the snow flies. In the winter, I continue with the walks and do some cross country (No not Victory) skiing when the time and snow works out. Unfortunately, the best skiing trails around here quickly get chewed up by snowmobilers illegally using them. Andy
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    Cool!!! Don't think I'd have the nerve to try, but nice job. Say...why not send the pictures to Yamaha as a hint for the 2013 model. Andy
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    I've read the various articles on horsepower measurements in both Cycle World and Cycle Canada. I never realized the number of factors that can affect the readings ... temperature, humidity, even the altitude of the area where the dyno was used. A five horsepower difference is normal when looking at engines putting out this much horsepower, especially when you factor in the length of time between the tests. You can get a 2 to 3 horsepower difference just from different tolerances between two identical machines...and then there is the question of how they were broken in and how many km (Or miles) there are on them. Differences in horsepower at the rear wheel are quite normal given the many variables that can affect the tests, just as there can be marked differences in quarter mile times and top speeds because of the number of variables that can affect those numbers. One fact does come out clear...the Gen 2 is heavier than the Gen 1 so, all else being equal, the Gen 1 will be faster. That being said, my Triumph will blow them both into the weeds, but I prefer to cross the country on my RSV so I can be comfortable...getting old, you know! Andy
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    For what it's worth. From the June 1986 issue of Cycle World: 1986 Venture Royale - 1/4 mile 12.95 sec. @ 102.72 mph top speed on a radar gun 118.00 mph dry weight 774 lbs From the June 1999 issue of Cycle World: 1999 Royal Star Venture - 1/4 mile 13.75 sec. @ 91.14 mph top speed on a radar gun 105.00 mph dry weight 850 lbs (Yamaha says 805 lbs dry - must have been a misprint in CW) Let the arguments begin!! Andy
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    Really happy that it wasn't any worse. Don't feel bad about the "rookie" mistakes. After far more years than I care to think about, I still occasionally lapse into "rookie hell". Fortunately I've managed to avoid anything worse than some embarassment ... so far! Just heal up and try to remember for the next time. Andy
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    Can't enlarge the pictures to get a good look! What happened? Andy
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    :sign yeah that::sign yeah that: Andy
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    I've run mine on reserve a couple of times and I've yet to see that light. Then again, it was daylight and most of those "dash lights" are hard to see in the sun anyway. Andy
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    Here is the link for Ride-On (They spell it with a hyphen) if you want more info. http://www.ride-on.com/ Haven't used it but from the product description, I don't think it would work well with Dyna Beads since it stays "wet". This would cause the Beads to stick to the Ride-On and that could cause a severe out of balance situation. Sounds like you should use one or the other but not both at once. Must admit, the claims for Ride-On certainly sound good, but I too would want to hear from a few users before I tried it. Andy
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    I presently have a Garmin 255W (Now discontinued) but I plan on getting a Garmin 2350 because it allows you to download actual routes which you can plan on a computer. I don't need XM or Bluetooth so I prefer not to pay the extra dollars for that. As for being waterproof, I have a Givi GPS mount that comes with a waterproof cover although I've seen riders who slipped a Baggie over their unit...they said that it works quite well. Andy
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    Thanks for the replies guys. Earl has PM'ed me with details on his kit. The bike now has just over 76,000 km (About 47,500 mi.) on it and the previous owner was a retired fireman who kept it in "like new" condition. When I spoke with him at the time of the purchase, he struck me as the type who probably never went over the speed limit or pushed it hard. I, on the other hand, can't say the same for myself, so it sounds like it's time to get Skydoc's kit. Just have to decide if I need the replacement plates or if I should just get the kit itself. From what I've read here, it sounds like the kit should be enough to do the job. The oil was changed just before I bought it and I have no idea what was used and since the P.O. had a shop do the oil changes (I believe it was an independent, not a dealer.), I doubt that I can find out what was used. I definitely would not want to take it to the local dealer...I wouldn't trust that bunch to properly wash my bike, let alone work on it. Andy
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