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In the original intent of Kite's offer, shipping will be paid by the shipper. This saves the hassle of sending and cashing small checks, waiting for the mail, etc. when it is only a couple of bucks. This also allows us to 'pay it forward'. Kitesquid - you're a good man to start this up. RR
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If you purchase from most dealers (bikebandit, etc.) you have an option to purchase a wiring harness with relay. It is not very complicated to do it yourself, but the harness takes the thought process to almost nothing. Allows you to install with more than one beer (although you would have to drink fast, it is a pretty easy install). +1 on the CarbonOne bracket. Looks great and fits great (on a 2nd gen or RSTD) RR
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I lean hard right in all aspects of my life, with the exception of parking the bike. Perhaps an upgrade is in order. RR -
Bearing Buddies are a great addition, however, they are not likely needed for your trailer. The application for BBs is generally boat trailers. When you run a boat trailer, the bearing heat up (just like when pulling any trailer). At the end of pulling a boat trailer, however, you back the trailer into water - launching the boat. This instantly cools the bearing/hub, creating a vaccuum. The vaccuum pulls water thru the seal and into the bearings. Water and bearings don't mix. The BBs carry extra grease just outside the seals, so when the vaccuum is created, the bearings/hubs suck in additional grease, not water. Unless you are putting your trailer in water - or are Freebird - you likely won't need the protection of BB. Grease in trailer bearings last a long time. Just think how often you greased your front wheel bearings in your old car (never). Take off the dust cap and give it a view. Likely will look just like after you greased them last time. Always good to check though. Just like air in the tires - usually fine, but important to check. RR (used to be an engineer for Timken Bearings)
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Sounds like a great idea. I will put one in there if Kite doesn't do it already. RR
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I will accept this generous offer and pass it along once reviewed. Thank you. RR Pm sent
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You should use the bracker from CarbonOne to mount the Stebel in place of the stock horn. Purchase the wiring kit and it comes with the relay. When you mount it, the wiring comes out the bottom, right next to the pipes. A good suggestion made by someone on here, that I utilized, is to drill a couple of holes in the side horn housing (plastic at the bottom), string the wire thru, and solder them on the appropriate lugs. Fill the bottom cavity with silicon caulk, and you are good to go without fear of melting the insulation all over your shiny pipes. RR
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Don't give up on the folks yet. My Mother refused to have anything to do with bikes in her household. I moved out, got married, and got the same BS from the wife. At 40, divorced, and bought my 2000 RSV (first bike ever). All of a sudden, my brother and Dad noticed Mom still loved me. They got bikes also. I take a trip with my Dad every year and make memories I wouldn't have without the bike. My Mom even took a trip 2 up with me last year. It was a great long weekend. My guess is if you can get your Mom to ride around with you and feel safe, your Dad will come around. Just don't have your Mom get on until you are safely out of the gravel driveway. Ride Safe. RR
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The bluetooth works between the phone and the Zumo. You need to be hardwired between the Zumo and the headset. I expect you have the patch cord running between the Zumo and the Aux input next to the cassette player. That provides the hardwire between the Zumo and the speakers in your headset. In order to connect the mic to the Zumo, you need to wire the mic to the connector just below (or above, I don't remember which is which) the speaker output on the Zumo. Buddyrich's cable will connect directly to the radio control box inside the fairing and out to the Zumo. There are two connections from the cable to the Zumo - one for the speakers, one for the mic. You no longer will use the patch cord to the Aux input next to the cassette. It works flawlessly. When you get a call, you must have the radio control set to Aux. You tap the Zumo screen to accept the call, and talk away. Good luck with the cable. RR
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If you were any closer, I would snap it up. Unfortunately, it would cost $200 in gas to come get it. Sounds like a good deal - and I am looking for a larger TV. Darn. RR
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Yup, I did that too. If you fill according to the service manual, you will overfill the oil. Fill a quart short then watch the window for the balance of the fill. Once you get in view, start the engine to fill the filter. Let it sit, and fill it to half way up. This will help keep your new bike from marking its territory. Welcome to the site. RR
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Always wear your helmet!! RR
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both stock horns
RedRider replied to Sideoftheroad's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Since you are pulling the horns off and messing with them, it might be a good time to install a Stebel horn. Many good sources on the net (bikebandit, JC Whitney, etc.). Get the bracket from Carbon One (I think - check in classified) to make mounting easy. JJ -
+1 on CarbonOne lift adapter. You may find it best to get the one with the legs. It is VERY stable on the legs. Best accessory I have for my bike. RR
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Peg - OH Sure ... One ride and now you are a 2nd Gen expert. Couldn't resist. You did a really good thing for Bummer. RR
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In VT, don't miss highway 17 across the northern edge of the Green Mtn Nat'l Park. Incredible road. Also, in NH, take the time to ride up Mt. Washington. It costs $12 and is money well spent. Hwy 17 is a little south of your route. However, Mt. Wash is just a few mile detour south from Gorham. Have a safe ride. RR
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I am sitting at the computer with my Iron Horse Lodge hat on. It is a great place tucked away in the hills of the Smoky Mountains. They have campsites and very nice, clean cabins for resonable prices. Nice folks too. They serve dinner and have a large lounge in the main building. Usually a campfire going where folks sit around and talk bikes and things. No alcohol is served, so BYOB. Have a great trip. Best riding in the east. RR
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Very nice ride. Did my SS1000 and BB1500 last year. Planning 4 Corners in 2010. Venture is a great bike to do this with. Thanks for sharing your trip. RR IBA#33089
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Or, the person could fly into Buffalo, NY (115 miles from Kitchner) and not deal with international flights. $142 one way on US Air. RR
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You may want to contact ReinyRooster (Reinhard Schmidt). His phone number is in his profile. It would provide you a local contact for logistics. RR
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If you can find someone you trust to ride it home, Air Canada has a flight for $261, one way, out of Indy into Toronto (50 miles) tomorrow. Leaves at 9:20 am. Would be cheaper than gas and a hotel room for driving up and back. How are YOU getting home? Sorry to hear of your misfortune. My wife just had her's out a couple of months ago. It wasn't very pretty. If you needed to get to WI, it might be a good ride for me. However, having just gotten home from a 10 day trip ..... The locks would be changed when I got home. Good luck and get feeling better soon. RR PS. At least it is a 2nd Gen, so whoever is riding it will surely get home.
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Confused about BuddyRich Cable for Zumo
RedRider replied to Maritimer's topic in GPS, Audio, Electronics
Just a plug for Buddy's cable for the Zumo on a 2nd Gen. Easy to install and works great. RR -
The RSV is quite the large dual-sport machine. You may want to look at putting some knobbies on the front. Seriously though, riding gravel is like walking on ice. You have to be very careful, don't make sudden moves, and the moves you make need to be small. Momentum is important as starting and stopping seems to give the most trouble. Try not to stop unless you are exactly straight up so your foot does not slide out on the gravel trying to support a lean. Watch for piles of gravel. If the drive is well levelled, you should be OK. The piles and ruts are dangerous. And, if you can do it, the key to getting out of a front tire washout on gravel is to give it throttle. It lightens the front end and pulls the tire out. It is really difficult to do (mentally) on such a big bike. Glad no one was hurt and hope the bike was spared any rash. RR
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As promised previously, we made it to the top of Mt. Washington. I know it is a little late, but here are the pics anyway. You can't get the bike to the post marker since it is on a pile of rocks, but one pic is our group at the marker, the other is me in the parking lot at the top. It was a great trip. RR
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back to the sticky seat
RedRider replied to PBJ's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Rather than replacing the seats, you may find it less expensive to take it to a local auto upholsery shop. They can often recover the seat with the material of your choice for much less than a new seat. RR