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  1. DANGEROUSDANA
    Not guilty! Just purchased this bike. The new tire makes the bike feel 100 pounds lighter when driving; whether low or high speed. I have been riding bikes for more than 40 years and I have never changed a tire and felt such a difference. Admittedly, I have never actually changed sizes of tires, but you would think it should be hard to improve on factory specs.
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    I just changed the front tire on my 2000 RSV. It was not completely worn out, but it had a slight cupping if you looked closely. When in a steady state low speed turn, I got a little shake/wobble at the handlebars. I researched tire options on this site and decided to go with the MT90B16 "not recommended by Yamaha" option. I purchased the Dunlop Elite 3 in that size. Wow, freakin' wow. Shake is gone (cured by new tire, not necessarily the new size). But the improvement in feel is unfreakin' believable. I currently have a relatively new Dunlop 404 (less than 2K) in the stock size on the rear of the bike. I will put the matching Elite 3 on when it wears out. I know this is nothing new to the guys that have been on this site for a long time. But, if anyone is sitting on the fence about changing to a "not recommended" tire...I'm here to tell you.....JUMP!
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    Not many people know, but, I used to be an Olympic Synchronized Swimming coach. One day, after I retired, I thought about using that experience with motorcycles. Here is a video of my first attempt. What do you think? Olympic Sport? [ame=http://s1113.photobucket.com/albums/k507/Nat_Sass/synch%20riding/?action=view&current=1950s.mp4]http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k507/Nat_Sass/synch%20riding/th_1950s.jpg[/iM"]Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket[/ame]
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    I am giving scooter lessons at very low cost. Here is a video of one of my graduates, Pedro. Classes are filling up fast. Sign up now. [ame=http://s1113.photobucket.com/albums/k507/Nat_Sass/?action=view&current=Scooterlessons.mp4]http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k507/Nat_Sass/th_Scooterlessons.jpg[/iM"]Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket[/ame]</p><p> [img]<a href=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/%3Cembed%20width=%22600%22%20height=%22361%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20allowFullscreen=%22true%22%20allowNetworking=%22all%22%20wmode=%22transparent%22%20src=%22http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf%22%20flashvars=%22file=http%3A%2F%2Fvid1113.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk507%2FNat_Sass%2FScooterlessons.mp4%22%3E' alt='player.swf%22%20flashvars=%22file=http%3A%2F%2Fvid1113.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk507%2FNat_Sass%2FScooterlessons.mp4%22%3E'>
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    My RSV has had a backfiring problem, since I went from aftermarket back to stock pipes. It has been my number one priority to resolve this issue. Well, my sync tool came in yesterday and I synchronized the carbs. What an easy job! They were way out of adjustment. I rode the bike to work this morning with NO Backfires! Unbelievable! On to the next project... When I bought my 2000 RSV three weeks ago, the helmet speakers and mic booms and cords were in a bag and the guy said he never used them. When I inspected them, they were majorly dry rotted. (must have been stored in a hot garage.) So, I would like to buy new helmet speakers and mic booms and associated wiring and a couple of helmets that this equipment would fit comfortably in. Can you guys point me in the right direction? Thank you, kindly... dana
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    What does AIS stand for and where is this device located?
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    I want to replace the vacuum plugs on the carburetors of my 2000 RSV. I have stared at the carburetor parts fiche for too long and I don't see the plugs. I know, if I can't find them, my local Yamaha Parts person is likely not to be able either. It would behoove me to call them with an exact part number, prior to my visit. I know I can get them at an automotive parts store, but the ones at O'Reilly's look cheap, and they have a smaller outside diameter, so the original clamps are too big. Thanks, dana
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    Okay. I am going to buy a carb sync tool today But, I have noticed that most of the ones, for sale on the Internet say that they come with 5mm adapters and that the 6mm adapters for the Yamaha should be purchased separately. I have studied "Synchronizing The Carburetors" from the technical section and it really looks straight forward and simple, however, I don't see these adapters. What do you do with the adapters? Are they even necessary? Here is a direct link to the one you referenced at Amazon. (This cuts Amazon out of their $2) http://www.thealphamoto.com/servlet/Cart?cart_id=23156921 Tell me what's up with the adapters. Do I need them, or is everything I need included in the package on the link above? Thanks. dana
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    Okay. I am going to buy a carb sync tool today. And I know this has been discussed several times. gauges/vs manometer, which brand is best, etc. But, I have noticed that most of these, for sale on the Internet say that they come with 5mm adapters and that the 6mm adapters for the Yamaha should be purchased separately. I have studied "Synchronizing The Carburetors" from the technical section and it really looks straight forward and simple, however, I don't see these adapters. What do you do with the adapters? Are they even necessary? What is the best deal on a good Carb sync tool that includes everything I need? Give me a link. I'm ready to buy. Thanks. dana
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    Well, I just called my local Yamaha dealer, (since I don't have the gauges) and they said that a carb sync is a 3 to 4 hour job at $100 per hour. I though it would take closer to 30 minutes. Am I wrong, or am I correct in my assumption that I don't need to be taking my bike to THAT dealership? Guess I'll be buying a set of gauges. Today, I will also check the tightness on the connection between the exhaust pipe and the muffler, at the gasket where they slip on. Maybe, I need to tighten that some more. Could a leak there cause an afterfire? Also, I am at work now, but I took a flashlight outside and looked and the caps have been removed, so they have probably been adjusted before. But Goose got me to thinkin'. Before I switched back to the stock pipes, I had a little "blub blub blub on decel, but never a loud backfire. The only change was the mufflers. I was thinking the extra back pressure might be causing it, but EXTRA back pressure would more likely be preventative to backfiring. Maybe my slip on connection is not sealed well. I will check this. Do you really think that could be the problem? We'll see. dana
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    I recently bought a 2000 RSV Millennium. It had Bub slip ons that sound really good, but too loud. I couldn't hear the stereo. So, I purchased a set of stock mufflers on ebay and slipped them on. Now, I have a backfire (sometimes very LOUD) on deceleration, just as the engine reaches idle. I have greatly reduced the frequency of this backfire by raising the idle. However, it still backfires occasionally, and I really don't like the higher idle. (I'm guessing 1200-1300 as opposed to 950 or 1000, hard to tell without a tach.) I'm thinking I could adjust this backfire out. First by getting someone to follow me and see which side the backfire is on and then by adjusting the pilot screws in the carbs on the offending side. I'm just wondering...Can the Pilot screws be reached without removing the tank? Thanks. dana
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    I am going to remove my rear wheel this weekend for a tire replacement. I have a jack and the carbon one adapter and a tire. What all do I need to remove before the wheel? The manual I have, says to remove the muffler, saddlebag guide bar (left and right) exhaust pipe, rear brake caliper, and of course the axle. This sounds like a major job. Do I need to take off BOTH saddlebag bars? And, does the exhaust pipe have to come off? I figured, I'd just remove the Right saddlebag and muffler, then remove the caliper and snatch out the axle??? I'm sure once I get into it, I will realize what has to come off. Just wanted some input, so I would be prepared. Sometimes, I spend too much time trying to "NOT" remove something that would have been easier to just remove in the first place. Thanks, for any tips that might make the job easier. dana
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    I am looking for a set of stock mufflers for a 2000 RSV. Does anyone have a set they could part with? And, am I correct in assuming that any year from 1998 forward would fit my 2000? Thanks, dana
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    I'm going to need one of these adapters. Where do you get one? Who is Larry? I'm new here. Gonna pick up my new (to me) 2000 Venture this afternoon. Needs a new front tire soon. What's the best Jack to use with the adapter, and where's the best place to get the Jack? Thanks. dana
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    I came across a great deal on a 2000 Millenium with bub slip ons, a corbin seat and some extra lights. It has a short windshield on it and has a new tall one still in box. It is immaculate. 35,000 miles. Going to pick it up this evening. Thanks, for all the recommendations. dana
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    Thanks for the honest opinions, everyone. I have not ridden the newer style Venture and did not realize that it had the foot forward design. I have ridden other bikes that have this design and it feels very unnatural to me. I will keep my eyes peeled for an older Venture. 1993 seems to be the newest old version. It probably will not be easy to find an immaculate one. Thanks, again. dana
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    I am thinking about buying a Venture. I worked in a Yamaha Store when I was a kid, and the owner let me take a new 1984 Venture home on weekends. I rode it pretty hard. A few years later, I bought a 1984 Aspencade. The Honda did not handle nearly as well as the Venture. I never really enjoyed the Aspencade unless I was rolling straight down the highway. I took it up through Northern Arkansas on some wonderful roads, but it required so much concentration to keep the bike going slow enough so as not to drag the pegs/footboards/centerstand that it was just not fun. Fast forward to the present. I still like to ride fast. I know that the Goldwing now has a lot more ground clearance/higher lean angle and will go around corners much better than the older Goldwings. So, finally, here is my question. How does the current version of the Venture compare, lean angle-wise? I'm not looking for something with Ninja sportbike handling...But, I don't want to constantly have to be extremely careful not to drag things everytime I take a "spirited" ride down a nice twisty section of asphalt. Surely, there are some "spirited" riders in this group that can advise me. If the Venture doesn't have much of a lean angle prior to throwing sparks, tell me. I really loved that old 84. I think it was called a "Venture Royale". It was fast. It could go around a corner, and it had a nice stereo. Now, I am wanting something comfortable that can go long distances, carry me, my wife and 3 days worth of clothes and be fun in the twisties. Thanks for your advice. dana
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