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    This is driving me nuts! I went out for a short spin today and all was good. The radio was loud the sun was shinning and the traffic was light. Then it happened. I hit a small bump in the road (cuz they aren't as smooth as glass in Niagara), and my radio went into seek mode. It flipped to a new station and then moved onto the next station. It did this for quite a while. Obvious to me I have a short somewhere but I'm not sure where to start. I was thinking about opening up the left handle bar control to clean it. Any thoughts on this? Anyone? Thomas
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    Hey Bob, My better half tells me I MUST attend the wedding of a niece that day. It figures. It better not be a beautiful day or I'm going to be pretty pissed. (sorry, I really do hope you have nice weather, but if you had a nice day with rain starting just as I would have been heading home, then I would be ok with it. I hate the rain.) Thomas
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    Hi Mike, I don't know about 2 & 3 but for #1 you would go to Buckeye Performance. follow this link http://www.buckeyeperformance.com/p02.htm for a look at the Rivco spin-on filter adapter for 1st gens. Thomas
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    Don't worry too much about the compressor. Unless of course, you were counting on having one. They do come up on Ebay from time to time so they are available. I bougth my 85 VR without a compressor and it sure hasn't stopped me from enjoying every mile I ride. Thomas
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    Anything you do to make yourself more noticeable is a GOOD THING!
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    Scotty, You should go. Plan a nice leisurely ride out that way and check it out. I'm sure we're all wanting to know if this is a fake for sure. If not, I'll fly out there and ride it home. Thomas
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    Joe, Nice looking scoot. I see what you mean about the missing tank badge. Ya know...if you wanted to really raise the bar of quality, I found a badge that will really impress other riders on the road. http://cgi.ebay.ca/YAMAHA-VENTURE-ROYALE-XVZ-12-13-BADGE-PACKAGE-/270629099474?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f02c057d2 Thomas
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    Vin Search

    Midicat replied to Midicat's topic in Watering Hole

    that works, Thanks Don
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    Vin Search

    Midicat posted a topic in Watering Hole

    Does anyone have a link to a free VIN search site? I had one but I deleted the url and I don't remember the name of it. It's an age thing...what was I sayin'?
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    First Gens are here to remind bystanders how beautiful the model once was. Just sayin'....
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    To those of you who ride the more beautiful and nimble of the Venture lineup, I ask this question. The manual states that lone rider rear shock pressure should be 14 psi. Add a passenger or cargo (not both) then the psi jumps to 42 for the rear. My dilemma is that I don't have a compressor on board (removed before I bought the bike and never replaced) so I have the rear shock psi set to 30. I also have damper set to 2. I do this in case I pick up a passenger unexpectedly. I am interested in your thoughts on this and if you think there may be a better way to do this. Thanks in advance, Thomas
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    Is that 250 Lake Street?
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    I looked up Alexandria Bay and I see you will be NE of I-81. See Google Maps http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=&q=Alexandria+bay&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGLL_enCA383CA383&ie=UTF-8 Take the I-81 North into Canada and jump onto 1000 Islands Parkway. Go East and go slowly so you can enjoy the fresh air and refreshing views. Once you go as far as you can on the Parkway, (Butternut Bay) you need to jump onto the 401 for a small piece before you can hook-up with Hwy #2. This highway is a Canadian original "Ontario King's Highway" the main thoroughfare before the 401. This is great country and once you start to hit towns along the way you won't help but start to have the kind of time that fond memories are made of. Enjoy your visit. I wish I could join you. Thomas
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    Yeah. What he said! Absolutely! Thomas
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    Snaggletooth, I've always thought this would be a far more interesting way to travel. http://spyder.brp.com/en-CA/ Thomas
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    I won't be joining you since I'll be in Amherstburg, ON with the family raising money for Autism Ontario at the Ice Cream Festival! I think maybe your route is going in the wrong direction. LOL
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    Would that be exit 48A off the thruway eastbound? Cuz, ya never know. I might actually come out for the ride. Vroom Vroom Thomas
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    That's what I was just now, starting to wonder. I have no relay. Didn't come with one. I have in-line fuse and red power line direct to 2yr old sealed battery post. I don't know how to wire a relay. What should I buy and how should it be done? Thomas
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    Hi folks! I recently (one year ago) added driving lamps to my 85 VR and I have had issues with the driving lamps taking alot of power to run. So much in fact, that when I'm running at approx 3500 - 4000 rpm the charging system can hold it fine but if I drop into city driving speeds, the draw becomes troublesome. After some city driving with the lamps on, my radio will drop in volume in relation to my turn signal. Blink on, lower volume, blink off, higher volume. (kind of funny now that I'm typing this). I have the positive running direct to the battery and my question is "Is there a better way to do this so the draw isn't quite so high?" The lamps 2 x 35w halogen. Stator is new in 2006. Any suggestions will be happily considered. Thomas
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    Ok, it's tomorrow now. We need to see the new addition. Pics plz.
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    What a day

    Midicat replied to Marcarl's topic in Watering Hole

    I'll be out for a couple hour ride today. Maybe I'll swing by Grass Ave. and supervise. What's the house number?
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    I love that idea Michael! I'm gonna start that. Let's see how much the "junk mailers" enjoy receiving junk mail. LOL So much stuff I wish I had the time to come up with.
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    Hey everybody. Go here...http://www.milesgallon.com/. This is a great place for mileage calculation. I use it all the time for my Honda. (Civic, that is.) It's good for north or south of the 49th. (metric or U.S.) Thomas
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    If you're putting this in your 1st gen then I definitely want to see pics of the finished product. I don't drive at night alot but when I do, I'm always thinking that I'm overdriving the headlights. Thomas
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    I don't know about instructions for how to remove each panel, but if you were more specific regarding which panel you're struggling with, we could definitely guide you thru it. False gas tank has a screw next to filler cap. Remove that and lift that end. Midicat
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