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Barry Did you use Mobile 1 motorcycle oil? or regular Mobile 1 automotive oil? The Mobile 1 motorcycle oil should not be an issue, see quote from Mobile web site. "Like Mobil 1™ automotive products, the two Mobil 1 motorcycle oils are based on proven, advanced synthetic oil technology. These unique, fully synthetic motorcycle oils are scientifically engineered to withstand the extreme heat produced by high-revving motorcycle engines and the toughest riding conditions. These formulations are designed specifically for the unique needs of motorcycles." here is alink to where the information came from, http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Motorcycle_Oils.aspx It would seem they only have 2 motorcycle oils, the Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 and the Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50 How many miles have you ridden on the Mobile 1?

Yamaha accessories shows both of them, does not mean they are available. The lighted spoiler is not available prepainted to match the 07 Blue and Black, but they have a raven black or primered one you can get painted. Use blue loktite especially if you are near or in any plastic parts. Lighted spoiler, http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/accessories/acscitemdetail/5/4/83/406/all/1/2884/0/detail.aspx Luggage rack http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/accessories/acscitemdetail/5/4/83/404/all/all/131/0/detail.aspx There is a tech brief in the GEN 2 tech area about adding an LED light bar under the trunk, http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=504 I did something very similar to that , but changed it out recently for one where the left and right segments can be lighted up as turn signals, then wired in some diodes so now I have extra turn signals plus an extra brake light. That light was only something $20.00 , I still have my old run/brake light bar for under the trunk, will let it go for $5.00 plus shipping if you want.

Commonly known as Brain Fade, happens to all of us, just wait till you accidentally bump the kill switch to the off position, that can take days to troubleshoot, don't ask me how I know that one is true.

Sounds like the side stand switch thinks the side stand is down.

Very sad day indeed, I had one pass on me suddenly as few years ago, he died in Marilyn's arms on the way to the animal emergency room, I have another that is 13 years old and we worry every day that he may not wake up of that we will have to make the same hard decision that you had to make. This one is like a piece of velco on a sweater, you sit down he is in your lap, you get up he follows you around so he can get back in your lap as soon as you sit down. When my little one passed a few years ago I went here http://www.oldworldstones.com/gallery.htm and had them make a marker for me, will likely do the same when it is time for Mickey the Cat to go on to the other side. Condolences to you and the family.

Longer links will make the bike lower, shorter links will make the bike sit higher. Pretty common change is to swap out for leveling links from Diamond R to change the low speed handling of the bike, not sure I have heard of anyone putting on longer links, unless they come as part of the Baron's lowering kit.

Check you battery connections make sure they are clean and tight, if that does not fix it, may be time to get a new battery, mine was doing the same when the battery was about 6 years old, new battery and the problem is gone. Seems as if there is a current draw that causes the battery to get below a certian point it drops the voltage on the memory holding circuit below the level required to keep the RAM from dumping.

Pinged a buddy of mine that is going thru Motorcycle Mechanic Institute now, he has access to all of the TSBs. See if he can cough it up.

You can also go to Electrical Connection http://www.electricalconnection.com/wire-harnesses/hrns-trailer.htm they have an isolator.

This one will work, you substitute the wire for the back up lights for the tail tail light. http://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Tow-Ready/119177.html

The fins on the cylinders are fake, the are just bolted on, you will see three socket head cap screws in each one , if you remove those screws the fins will lift right off. The bike does not need them for cooling like on an air cooled motor,but do not try to run the bike with out them, because they do hold some coolant drain plugs in place and if you run the motor with out the fins , the drain plugs will pop out and you will lose all of the coolant.

I heard from Mike that they were able to find homes for all of the harnesses I sent up for International, Maybe it has not been installed yet.

I just received an email from REVJONG asking to buy one of my aux harnesses for his Venture, he needs it by next Wednesday. I am on vacation and will not be back to Florida until Wedneday, so I cannot help him out in time. What I would like to ask is if someone has recently purchased a harness from me for their Venture , and have not installed it would you be willing to send it to REVJONG and then I will replace yours as soon as I get back home. Here is the post where he was asking about the best way to add some lights, if you want to contact him personally that is fine , then we can work out the details to get you a replacement. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=81734 Thanks so much Steve Kowalcky AKA M61A1MECH

Heather, thank you for the post, I as many did not expect this day to come, I am glad that he had family with him when he passed on to a much better place. I too have one of his grills and will remind everyone that sees it what a great guy your dad was.

What are you wanting to power up? The circuit for the tail light is under the seat near the battery, it is switched and is on when ever the ignition is on, but would be careful about how much load I put on that, you do not want to lose your signal lights because of another circuit over laoding it. If you wanting to add LEDs or something that would be the right place to do it, and I have a plug and play harness that will save you having to cut into the bike's wiring.

Yes, the original versions of the AC-130H "Spectre" had two, along with a 40mm cannon and a 105 Howitzer. After 1994 the 20mm Vulcans were mostly removed, a 25mm version has replaced the two 20mm guns. see this link for info on the 130 Gunship http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_AC-130

No but you can get these http://tailgunnerexhaust.com/?product=stealth-fighter.

What my handle was all about. Here ar esome photos of a typical 20 mm Vulcan Cannon, what the US Air Force call an M61 and in some configurations M61A1. Wish I had a dollar for every one I ever worked on and a nickel for every dummy round I ever cycled thru them. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Vulcan1.jpg/300px-Vulcan1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M61_Vulcan&h=226&w=300&sz=18&tbnid=FRM7VScO4BzoVM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=119&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dvulcan%2Bcannon%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=vulcan+cannon&usg=__HhtnG516bRrWIZUahMUxvg9KBbI=&docid=T5kLv8yU-xtyqM&sa=X&ei=s2YiUuLrIYXc8wTd14GYDw&sqi=2&ved=0CD0Q9QEwAg&dur=5692#imgdii=FRM7VScO4BzoVM%3A%3Be0RzGVpg1h6FIM%3BFRM7VScO4BzoVM%3A

Looks like it , I googled the name and came up with this http://www.oemcycle.com/ Never heard of them or did busines with them.

Good meet, thanks for the photos.

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Check this out, http://www.bikeairusa.com/home.html, pretty spendy, but looks like it works according to the reviews. Hey Brake Pad, this guy is in your back yard, 5500 MIlitary Trail STE # 22-303 Jupiter FL 33458 US, you need to stop in and have him give a system to demo at next year's International.

Air pressure for the front forks and rear shock are a matter of personal preference. The factory recommends 0 psi in both. The max pressure for the front forks 7 psi and they need to be exactly the same, best way to fill them is with a zero loss hand pump, DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF AIR COMPRESSOR. The max pressure for the rear is 57 psi, same here use a hand operated zero loss pump. These can be purchased at your local dealer. Tire pressure is best matched to the manufacturer's recommendations, Yamaha publishes recommended pressures for the stock tires, if different tires are installed the factory pressures may not be high enough. Metzler recommends something like 50 psi, Dunlop recommends 40 psi for the E-3s, I am sure Avon has a yet different pressure for their tires. If you tell us what tires you have I am sure someone will have good advice for you. Welcome to the forum.

Jeff See you Saturday, If you ride what route are you taking? 95 or US 1? Let me know and the approximate time I will see if I can pick you up on the way, you are going to be going right by my place (more or less).

or the grass being greener on the other side of the fence syndrom.