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  1. Scott_Nelson
    Ever think about buying a used shock? I saw one on a popular auction site the other day off an 05 RSTD for $89. From a reputable seller. I could sure put several of those on for the price of a new aftermarket shock. Just my .02
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    Just realized I did not mention how to put the cruise system into self diagnosis mode. Here is the procedure: 1. Turn on key and turn on cruise system. 2. Start engine 3. Stop engine using switch on right hand grip 4. Wait ten seconds then hold the cancel button down and alternately switch the resume and set/dec button back and forth for a total of six positions in two seconds. 5. If successful, the cruise lights on the dashboard will flash. Youo can now hit the resume or set/dec button to see the system do its thing.
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    Someone asked me to take apart the old vacuum pump and see how it 'Ticks'. Well, here goes. The pump is controlled by the Cruise Control Module (essentially an ECM). The ECM takes in information from the various controls; brakes, clutch, speed sensor, cruise input controls, throttle, etc. The pump then pulls vacuum on the actuator or releases vacuum to move the actuator. The interior of the pump is a miniature direct-drive compressor. The intake and outlet have one-way rubber valves that could potentially go bad, though mine felt pretty good after 14 years. There are also several O rings on the various parts. The back case half is also gasketed. The real heart of this system is the two solenoids hidden inside the pump body. These increase or decrease vacuum a small amount depending on the need. In the self-diagnosis mode you can hear these doing their thing by hitting the set/dec button. Hitting the resume button turns on the pump and opens the throttle. For those of you having trouble with the system not pulling a hill, don't bother checking the cables to see if they are sticking....just lubricate them. I bet this cures most problems. Also take the 'Octopus' apart and clean/lubricate it. If you are having trouble resuming after coasting down a long hill (throttle at idle) check for any causes of stickiness in the cable or throttle gates at idle. The ECM cancels the cruise if you roll off throttle at the hand grip. The throttle sticking at idle is interpreted by the system as you rolling off throttle and it cancels the resume. I am thinking increasing your idle artificially high would place the throttle gate at a different location and may temporarily cure the problem. Hope this helps somebody in the future. Safe Riding Scott Also my old pump was pulling 12 inches of mercury, the new pump from a 2005 RSTD was pulling 18 inches.
  4. Scott_Nelson
    Well I almost have a normally functional cruise control. I lubricated the throttle cables with a product called ' Strike Hold'. It is sold as a gun cleaner and lubricant and I have found it is and absolutely ubelievable lubricant. I put it in a syringe and squirted it in the top. Came out the bottom in a few seconds. I noticed the 'octupus' where all the cables come together seemed to be sticking. Took it apart and it was dry. I cleaned everything and lubricated it with some white lithium grease. No sticking afterward. I noticed when I pushed in on the left side neck cover as the tank would, I could get the throttle to stick again. A close inspectin showed the cables were crossed in front of the neck and this caused an excessive bend in one cable when pressure was applied to the cover, or in a hard right turn. I straightened out the cables and no more binding. A test drive showed the cruise to be working MUCH better. It is almost normal. The only thing left is to figure out where the linkage is sticking at idle. I can't feel any abnormal stickiness when rolling on the throttle, but the system kicks out if it has to start from idle (as if it just coasted down a long hill).
  5. Scott_Nelson
    I have spent the last 24 hours getting lubricant down into the throttle cables. I disassembled the throttle and put it in from the top, letting gravity do the work. Put it all back together this morning and there is some improvement. I now am able to pull hills with the cruise on, but the resume function is still acting wierd. I figured out if I 'help' the system by twisting the throttle by hand a bit after hitting the resume, it will go ahead and work. If I just let the system try to do the work, it won't resume. I'm going to check the other cables tomorrow and see if I can slick them up a bit.
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    The bike is a 1999 Venture.
  7. Scott_Nelson
    Basically the pump is an extremely short stroke piston pump, like a mini direct drive air compressor. The motor has a small eccentric which provides the stroke. There are several O rings and seals withing the pump. There also a few one way valves. Any of which could cause a loss of vacuum.
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    Well....I put in the new pump today and adjusted the linkage with the engine running until it did not up the idle rpm. The first hill I came to it didn't even try to pull it. It just released. I noticed the bike kind of held its speed after the cruise released. I checked the throttle cables carefully with the engine off. I discovered the cables were making noise where they curve in front of the steering head. They are not really sticking that I can tell, but are making noise. I am in the process of lubricating them and looking teh rest of them over. I also took apart the old pump. I'll post pics soon.
  9. Scott_Nelson
    My new pump came today. I don't have time to install it yet, but was able to plug it in and run the self-diagnostic again. It pulls 17 1/2 inches of vacuum. The old one was barely pulling 10. The new one is from a 2005 RSTD and pulls an immediate 17 and holds it well. I think I'm on the right track. I plan on installing it tomorrow.
  10. Scott_Nelson
    So I am familiar with the power the engine develops. My RSTD would drop out, too until I changed the plugs! No more issues then. It would pull a really good hill then. This one is only moving the throttle linkage about 20%. I'm betting it is the pump. I'll dismantle the pump and take some pics to post so we can see its' innards.
  11. Scott_Nelson
    I hoped that was the case with mine too, but as I was working on it, I was getting inconsistent movement of the throttle linkage. I tightened it up all the way and actually had less than I started with. Using my mouth or vacuum pump I could easily get full movement. Hoping the new pump cures the ailment.
  12. Scott_Nelson
    The silence is deafening. I may have found a question on here nobody knows the answer to. Not an easy feat and I'm proud of myself. I have ordered a new vacuum pump and will post the specs on the new pump when I get it. Then we'll have the answer.
  13. Scott_Nelson
    My new to me 1999 Venture won't pull hills with the cruise on. After reading several posts I got out my service manual and did the self-diagnostic. The vacuum actuator seemed to be moving fine, the cable was a little loose, though. I tightened the adjustment on the cable up and didn't get any more travel out of the throttle linkage. I tested the actuator with my vacuum pump and got full movement with the pump. No leaks. I tested the hose from the pump to the actuator. No leaks. I checked the pump and it is only pulling 10 inches of mercury. My gut tells me the pump is weak. How much should it pull? I also noticed the pump runs for three seconds or so before there is any movement in the linkage. Forgot to add that my calibrated wrist does not feel any stickyness in the throttle cables. The throttle snaps back smartly. Any way to check them individually without losing sync?
  14. Scott_Nelson
    First time posting. Been lurking a while. I just bought a 99 Venture. The previous owner removed the CB and stereo. The speakers have been changed to Clarion and there are wires run to the right saddlebag for a stereo. I really would like intercom, CB, and FM radio. What are my options? I have a JM 2003 intercom/cb system I bought for a previous bike and didn't use. It has a Harley bracket on it and no headsets. The wiring harness and antenna are there, though. Looking for a reasonably priced solution. Originally thought I could pick up the parts to restore the bike to original condition, but people think they are made of gold.
  15. Scott_Nelson
    Brewser, I know this is an old thread, but I play a little and just wanted to offer encouragement. The easiest way to play a Bm chord is to simply think of it as a D with one note added. Play it as a D and use your pinky to add the B note one string up and one fret above the D. Usually a Bm is a passing chord (ony hit for one strum or two) and you can just fudge this:bluesbrother: single note if you want. There are millions of ways to skin any cat on the guitar neck, so if something seems too difficult, keep looking for a work-around. Good Luck! Scott
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