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  1. RedRider
    Saw on the news there was an accident involving a 50 year old riding an '83 Yamaha on the south side of Milwaukee (and no, he wasn't wearing a helmet - it doesn't look good for the rider). Hope it wasn't any of us. Anybody have an update? RR
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    Your reply beat me to this. The symptoms are of a front tire that needs replaced (and was mostly ridden on straight highways). How many miles are on this beast? Might be a good idea to replace the bearing anyway since you're in there. RR
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    Yes, you can. However, it may be difficult to find all the pieces parts if they don't make it outside the engine V when removed. Popping the carbs off isn't too difficult. RR
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    Had my rear wheel bearing go out on a 2nd Gen at 100k miles. Had just changed out the front but didn't think the rear needed it. I was wrong. Will now change them out every 50k or so. RR
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    Cool. Now I know where there is one to borrow if I need it. RR
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    Remove and clean the wire connectors on the base of the Stebel. If they get corroded, it will cause your symptoms. BTDT. RR
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    GAWildKat and/or LilBeaver - How about if the HD has a mechanical problem vs. a software problem. Are either of you able to recover the data? I got the same estimate of $300-$1500. Believe me though, I NOW have everything double backed up - 1T backup harddrive and an online photo backup (photos are the only thing I am worried about loosing). RR
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    I only use synthetic blinker fluid. Your blinkers won't last with this dino based inferior stuff. RR
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    And it has a cassette jute box!! RR
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    Join the AMA. http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/ RR
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    I am looking at this from a Venture - not sure if the RSTD is the same. There is a tapered cover over the lower tree/fork joint. You have to remove both forks from the upper triple tree (remove handle bars first). The upper tapered cover will then come off exposing the fork clamp bolts for the lower tree. This could be completely wrong since it is from memory - and from removing forks from a Venture. Good luck. RR
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    Well done MMR. RR
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    When reinstallling, lightly coat the axle with anti-seize to make you life easier in the future. Don't get it on the threads, obviously. With the pinch bolts, you don't need to worry about the bolt backing out. RR
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    Well, it looks like you are enjoying that BMW and aren't going to sell it to me. Darn. Oh well, have a great time and post lots of pictures. RR
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    An Airhawk is a great aftermarket seat solution. Just make sure you don't put too much air in it. Should only be about half inflated. Adjust the inflation during the ride to find your sweet spot. Once you find it, you will be comfortable for 500-ish miles per day. RR
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    Unless your friend has a Venture or VMax, you will need the special tool. RR
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    If it's a 2009, take it to the dealer. It's under warranty. RR
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    +1 on the sticky string. Have used it both with and without glue and it has never failed. Used on both motorcycle and truck (Suburban) tires and continued to run the tires until worn out. RR
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    I am curious - If an owner ropes off a parking lot area that includes the HC spots, can they place temporary HC spots right outside the roped off area and be in compliance? RR
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    Welcome from another Venture and K bike owner ('86 K75C). +1 on lubing the drive shaft and pins. I suggest putting out a call for help from a local VR member. Doing these things are not difficult, but go a lot faster if you have someone who had done it before to help. These items are standard maintenance that are often neglected. While the VR member is there, they can also show you where the fuel filter is and how to change it. It is a PITA. Also, check the steering head bearing tightness. With this few of miles, shouldn't be a problem, but it is easy to check. Enjoy your ride. RR
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    Not into 'vintage' - but have 'old' (and cheap). Pioneer SX-450 Receiver (same unit I purchased in 1972) Pioneer SX-950 Receiver Yamaha (don't recall model) turntable with Grado cartridge All my old speakers (Pioneer HPM100) were smoked by the SX-950 (usually caused by Edgar Winter Frankenstein) and were tossed. Not quite the quality of the equipment you are dealing with. Very nice setup. However, reel to reel? Can you still get tape? I remember my uncle having an Akia (IIRC) RtR and was very impressed with it. Mind you, this was in the late '60 / early '70s. Still love the old vinyl though. My boss used to have a set of Dalquist speakers that were amazing. Need to check to see if he still has them. RR
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    If y'all is still in KC - Arthur Bryant's. Amazing brisket. RR
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    Same thing I did. Works fine. Also, jamb the spacers back between the fairing and the bars. The fairing will vibrate without them. Bad for plastic to vibrate. RR
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    Ignition switch. RR
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    1) Most of the ballasts are sealed units. Check with the vendor and see if they have a bracket for mounting it off some random bolt. 2) You will want to install a switch to manually turn on the light. Have it turned off when you start your bike. The power requirement of the starter will pull the voltage below the minimum threshold for the ballast and it will quit. This damages the ballast (or the ignitor) over time. I killed a Custom Cruiser HID setup by having the light come on like stock. After much pestering, CC covered it and provided a replacement. Added a switch and haven't had any problems since (2 years and several thousand miles). Assuming the TD is the same setup as the RSV, there is a single H4 bulb with a mechanism to change the focal distance to the reflector for high beams. They provide a lot of light. I love mine. RR
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