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  1. Rosie1965
    Another side note: If you have 2 batteries wired parallel and 1 of them is bad, it will drain your good battery to an equal voltage. Therefore if you are replacing a battery in a parallel system, it's best to change both at the same time.
  2. Rosie1965
    A battery such as ours with multiple cells is tied together internally in a series. Each cell produces 2 volts, therefore draining all cells equally. If you have 2 batteries wired parallel you have the same voltage as 1 but drain them both equally. If you could use an example it might be easier to explain.
  3. Rosie1965
    If you are intent on buying a new vent Bike Bandit probably carries them. I don't know about the Yamaha but they are $7 for my Hondas. Like the others have said, new vent won't fix the issue you are having.
  4. Rosie1965
    You've been bitten...lol. I need a to build another garage since mine is full of bikes.
  5. Rosie1965
    Call me old fashioned but I prefer to use cash for most transactions.
  6. Rosie1965
    Whew!!! I just read 18 pages! Nice bike KIC, you got a great deal.
  7. Rosie1965
    Wasn't me, all I got from this low was some rain.
  8. Rosie1965
    LOL... I think I'd rather replace a little fork oil.
  9. Rosie1965
    When installing the block off plates is a fork oil change necessary? PO just changed to progressives last year while changing seals and oil.
  10. Rosie1965
    I don't know, I think helmet and gear would probably still be a good idea;-)
  11. Rosie1965
    That is my reasoning. I hooked the amprobe up yesterday and found the anti-dive units are each draining 2 amps. Not a huge amount, but 4 amps @ idle on a system like this makes a difference. I completely agree and have every intention to go that route, just wanted to try it unplugged.
  12. Rosie1965
    Eventually plan on buying block off plates for anti-dive. My question is this: Does just unplugging the anti-dive have the same effect or is there a side effect to doing this? Thanks Edit: Already have Progressives up front.
  13. Rosie1965
    Probably won't use the CB much if at all. Not sure how much I'll use the radio, never had a bike with a radio. Eventually will probably remove both CB and CLASS and find something else to do with that space. Pump for CLASS was removed 2 owners ago.
  14. Rosie1965
    LMAO!
  15. Rosie1965
    Took the Venture for it's maiden ride today and was impressed. After spending the last week working bugs out of it, all went well. I found myself searching for another gear but that's out of habit. I know the nature of this beast is it likes rpm's. Acceleration was impressive for a bike this size, especially when pushing to 7k before shifting. The ride was very comfortable. It was only 50 degrees and I had a side wind gusting to 30 mph so I couldn't be too judgmental. Still need to change the thermostat and do a little polishing. Think I'm going to de-link the brakes. Personal preference, please don't flame me. Couple of questions: Does the CB antenna also work for the radio too? I was able to play the radio in the garage but was cutting in and out on road. The antenna was missing when I purchased it. Are there any external parts on the carbs that would be affected by carb cleaner? Would like to clean them up a little before re installing the plastic. Thanks, Steve
  16. Rosie1965
    Just do it, don't let people scare you out of it. Your right hand controls how scary it gets. I've never ridden a max but my V65 is in the same category. If you want a sheer rush of adrenaline, blurry vision kind, it's the way to go.
  17. Rosie1965
    Shirtless would just ruin my farmer's tan. Plus I don't look near as good shirtless as I did 20 years ago.
  18. Rosie1965
    At least t-shirts and shorts.
  19. Rosie1965
    Supposed to be 50 here tomorrow then more snow next week. If you don't like the weather in Iowa, wait a couple hours and it will change.
  20. Rosie1965
    I've been working on mine too with no luck. By golly it worked!
  21. Rosie1965
    Is the tstat available at auto parts stores or is it a dealer only item?
  22. Rosie1965
    Well the valve was turned to the bypass position. I turned it to the position mentioned above and I still have flow through radiator before temp gauge comes up. When I turn the valve I don't feel any detent. Is it supposed to stop in either position? Because I can turn it a full 360 degrees. Finally got the low fuel warning to come on. Will be glad to get this old gas/stabil burned out and get some fresh gas in it. Seems to get a lean misfire occasionally. Granted this is just in the garage, not out on the open road.
  23. Rosie1965
    It will be tomorrow before I can check things but I appreciate the help. Just signed up to be a supporting member.
  24. Rosie1965
    This bike came with no owners manual and my search skills are apparently limited. I was wondering what the warning symbol directly below the side stand warning is. Maybe fuel? :confused24:Also I think I'm going to have to change the thermostat. Coolant is flowing through the radiator long before the temp gauge comes up. Then there's the battery warning mod I need to do, which I have found info on.
  25. Rosie1965
    It's a 90. Yes it's off the trailer now...lol. I would rather ride a bike than trailer it but I'm also not going to abuse a bike by exposing it to the corrosive elements we have all over the highways here this time of year. I will be joining, just didn't want to jump the gun until I knew I was a Venture owner.
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