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LED light bar repair or??
M61A1MECH replied to Condor's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
OK here is how to tell who manufactured the unit, between the fourth and the fith LED on the red lens will be embossed with DOT or SAE on one side and the manufacturer name on the other side, (left / right). I have one I just took off , it is the run and brake type, no turn signal function, is made by ILC, the model number I have is K501, I was not succesful in finding their web site. What I replaced it with was one from R&P Carraiges, http://www.mariahbright.com/, this one has the turn signal option, here is a link to it on EBAY, it is made by Tecniqinc, but Tecniqinc will not sell to the public, only dealers. http://www.tecniqinc.com/pages/products_t100.html In my book for the price to replace the light bar, verse my time to try and maybe repair the one that is broken, I would come out better just buying a new one. Now having said that, I am willing to send you the one I just took off for the cost of shipping, but that is likely to be as much s the price of a new one from R&P because they have free shipping and the part only costs $20.00. One word of advice, if you go for the turn signal option light bar, be advised that unless you add some dodes to your wiring , you cannot get both turn and brake, only one or the other. I added the required diodes to my new install and they work great, big red turn signals and a big red brake light bar, that even the Blue Haired Ding Bats here if Florida can see in the day time. If you need help with that option I can supply the needed info or for a nominal fee build the set up if you need. -
Check out this video. http://www.wimp.com/demonstrationmomentum/
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Levelling links install question
M61A1MECH replied to darthandy's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Stock links from my 07 measure 6-7/8" hole to hole (center to center). -
bad regulator or my bad
M61A1MECH replied to sendaro_99's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Wow, bad luck, that could have been very bad. Possibly the RR was bad from factory, you have to be a bit careful with dielectric grease, it protects from moisture , but does not conduct electricity, too much and you will not get enough contact and that will cause a high resistance that will result in temperature increase. Try these two places for the connector, Eastern Beaver is in Japan and has a min order requirement, he ships fast and parts normally arrive in about 5 days if you hit the cycle just right. http://www.cycleterminal.com/index.html http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/connectors.html -
7JuRock lower wind deflectors
M61A1MECH replied to Bert2006's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Tooch You miss read the add on that web site it clearly says NO hardware is supplied. See copy paste below from the web site. My questionn was if is the price listed for the pair or for one each, I did not see where it said, and because the show a pair in the add I "assumed" the pricing was for the pair. Note: No mounting hardware, mounting brackets, mounting kits and/or any accessories (required for installation) will be included with the purchase of our Replacement Wind Deflectors. -
On the Venture , don't you have to select HS on the controller head to make it swap over to the headseats? I do not think it automatically recognizes that a head set is plugged in, because I have a set and I do not use the earphones , just the mic and listen to the CB thru the speakers, it never goes to HS mode when I plug it in, always stays on speakers unless I change it.
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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?
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trunk/luggage rack and others
M61A1MECH replied to baylensman's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
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. -
Greased splines - Will not go in gear
M61A1MECH replied to CFox0045's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
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. -
Greased splines - Will not go in gear
M61A1MECH replied to CFox0045's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
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.
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rear extender for suspension
M61A1MECH replied to baylensman's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
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. -
trip odometer & clock resetting
M61A1MECH replied to BratmanXj's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
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. -
You can also go to Electrical Connection http://www.electricalconnection.com/wire-harnesses/hrns-trailer.htm they have an isolator.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Switched hot location?
M61A1MECH replied to 2WHEELSFORME's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
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
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No but you can get these http://tailgunnerexhaust.com/?product=stealth-fighter.
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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
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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.