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    hope you didn't take my comment the wrong way... I was razzin ya some. I also have a hearing problem ... not sure how the sounds of the bike are picked up (or not) but when I'm in a crowd of people and everyone's talking, such as in a noisy pub, I have a really hard time hearing what the person next to me is saying unless they are looking right at me and I am concentrating.
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    so, are you saying the RK's and the radio DON'T drown out the noise at easy cruising? :witch_brew:
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    These engines, IMHO, are a bit "persnikety". I've had 3 Ventures and this one is no different. Sometimes they purr like a kitten and other times they seem quite noisy. There seems to be no consistency ... sometimes when I start off and take it up thru the gears, it's very smooth and quiet. Other times the whine is real bothersome and other times, most noticeably when pulling a hill, the engine seems quite noisy yet it doesn't seem to be that way all the time. I'm getting my clutch basket changed this coming Saturday. I'm also changing out the oil coz it's due so will post the results after I've ridden it for a while.
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    I use Maxthon web browser ... been using it for years and years ... I've found nothing that entices me to change ... am I the only one as I never see any one else in here mention it.
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    All I can add is that I am a Dell fan.
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    no biggie ... I'm not even sure if I will like a backrest but Nina thinks I should get one for those LONG rides.
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    Whatcha think

    SilvrT replied to Condor's topic in Watering Hole

    heh ... I don't think there is a scoot made that Condor would have trouble flat-footing ...
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    I guess you didn't see my "wanted" ad for a backrest? oh well, I snooze, I loose
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    dodge dakota

    SilvrT replied to Holly's topic in Watering Hole

    I'd take you up on that but the shipping to me (west coast of Canada) might be a bit steep and I think my box would be a short box coz I have an extended cab.
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    Is this true??? and if so, why the difference?
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    Warranty

    SilvrT replied to tsigwing's topic in Watering Hole

    I looked at that warranty and it's very open to "interpretation" favouring Yamaha (as many warranties would be). Regarding the fork seals, what's considered normal life time of fork oil seals? If, hypothetically say 4 years is normal and they start leaking in the 5th year then that's beyond their normal life and may well not be warrantable. On the other hand, if they start leaking within the 4 years, then most likely defective and warrantable. In other words, if they start leaking after what's considered their normal lifetime, then they aren't defective, they are just worn out from normal wear and tear and therefore are not necessarilly covered under warranty. hey, I don't work for Yamaha ( LOL ) ... just looking at it from a different perspective ... a perspective that may be used by a dealer. :witch_brew:
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    Warranty

    SilvrT replied to tsigwing's topic in Watering Hole

    Just my guess but I'd think such things as fork seals are not covered under a warranty ... similar to brake pads ... they are a "general wear and tear" maintenance item. Perhaps if the fork seals started leaking within the first year...??
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    I followed a similar article and it wasn't all that difficult of a job ... just a bit time-consuming. You'll probably have to replace the gaskets tho and they aren't cheap.
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    Mother: Um, Junior... do I hear someone passing a series of popcorn farts? Junior: No Mother, that's just a little mouse riding through the house on a motorcycle.
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    It surely wasn't an accountant who dreamed up that confusion "Debit or Credit" on a gas pump. Up here the pump automatically assumes to authorize for $100 but you get the option to enter any value. When I gas up, I always punch in $15 and that's just about the right amount.
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    Mine had the "clicking" sound in the rear wheel from dry pins ... never lubed from the factory. I pulled the wheel off, cleaned the pins and lubed them.."clicking" gone. Can't say for how long that lasts but I've had 2 other Ventures ('85 & '87) which have the exact same setup and never had the clicking sound coz the pins were lubed when I got the scoots and I only lubed the ones on my '85 once when I replaced the rear tire the first time. Mine has the infamous "clutch basket whine". It's not too bad but does get annoying once in a while. I'm taking it in to have the basket changed out to an " I " basket under warranty. This does not necessarilly cure the problem...it's kind of a "hit and miss" scenario. For some it cures it, for others it just changes the whine to a different rpm. As for general overall maintenance, on my 2 others about all I did was change oil and filter and ride 'em. I put about 70,000 kilometers on my '85 and only had the carbs sync'd once and the valves adjusted once. Hope this info helps...I'm sure you'll get a lot of feedback from others. Overall they are great bikes, low maintenance and good for a lot of trouble-free miles.
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    there's gonna be an issue if both of them pass gas at the same time!
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    I agree ... but if you do.... lookie all that oil!! LMAO! Should also mention that the coiled oil line is a whole lot easier to route down a hose or brake line tube than just the open frame. Seems those coiled lines just refuse to "un-coil" and for me was a real PITA to route first time around. ... and ... I believe it was due to that "un-coilability" which caused it to work it's way over too close to the header pipe and melt a hole. As for the compression washer, no matter what I tried, that washer would not seat properly ... it would compress and squish out in an irregular oval and leak. I tried 2 of them and same thing ... yet with the O-ring, first try and it sealed and hasn't leaked yet. Maybe an brand/mfg issue here? (different mfg of compression washer ... yours/mine?)
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    Motorcycle Jack

    SilvrT replied to Shot's topic in Watering Hole

    You will need an adapter to make it work. You can either make one or one of the members on this site makes them (I believe it's "Carbon One") check this link... http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/1585/cat/7/date/1161840513
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    see above inserts.
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    I noticed you're using the compression washer for the water temp ... I couldn't get mine to not leak so I used a rubber O-ring. Didn't have to tighten it much at all ... no leaks so far and I've put on around 5,000 Km. Also note you mentioned using rubber hose to run the oil line... great idea. I used a length of brake line ... was a bit difficult to thread down the inside of the frame but once installed, it sure is "permanent" and the flared ends prevent any damage to the oil line.
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    I got my scoot with 1300 kilometers on it. It had the 600 mile service (965 km). I changed the oil out to Amsoil Synthetic 10w50. Engine seemed ok but I didn't have much to compare to as I hadn't ridden it much by then. At about 7500 km (summer warmer weather arriving) I changed to Amsoil 20w50 synthetic. Engine seemed noisier and the clutch whine seemed noisier. Changed it out to Rotella T. I get a bit of tappet click when cold start but it doesn't last long and once warmed up, the engine is quieter and the clutch whine isn't quite as bad. I figgure the "tappets" are purposely set a little "loose" from factory for break-in and when the next service is due (I think around 16000 km), the tappets are supposed to be set and I figgure then there will be no clicking.
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    Same thing on mine and I'm using Shell Rotella T 15w40
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    I don't think the itch ever goes away ... it just goes to sleep for a while! Danged thing woke up with a vengance last fall ... the '06 RSMV did a good job of scratching it but the itch is still there ... '09 Ultra might help but it ain't gonna happen ... just too much money.
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    If I

    SilvrT replied to mraf's topic in Watering Hole

    I would have managed my money better so that I'd have more to show for it today. Other than that, I'd change nothing.
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