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Carb Syncing
Smilin Jack replied to dwatson636's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
I have had two Ventures over the years and have synced the carbs on both. I find that when you begin to hear a little backfiring on decelaration or you notice the gas mileage begin to fall off, its time to sync. Consideration should be used prior to syncing the carbs due to gas mileage. Although the engine is large for a motorcycle, it's still small comparatively speaking and a lot of variables could affect mileage, ie: headwind, load, two up riding, hard riding, etc. If you do sync the carbs, the engine should be warmed up prior to syncing, so go for a short ride, 20 miles or so and then sync. Hope this helps. Smilin Jack -
Your in luck Footsy, I have been running a michelin tire for the past 23,000 miles. I puchased it from an outfit in Chattanooga, TN., Coker tire specializes in antique tires. The tire I'm running is from an old VW design. You can reach them via the internet at www.cokertire.com. Most of my riding is two up and I also pull a single wheel trailer which adds considerable weight to the back tire. I just checked to make sure of the size, its a 145 SR 15. It was a bear to mount but once on and two ounces of Dyna Beads its been good running ever since.
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2008 Burgundy Venture, I call her Ruby. Smilin Jack
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As I recall Harley did team up with an Italian company to make small Harleys. It seem to me that I read something about Yamaha teaming up with Ford to put engines in the Taurus...SHO comes to mind. Just my two cents worth
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I am currently trying to sell my 5th wheel. I agree with most things already stated about the TT. The price for a 5th wheel is usually a little more than a TT...but you get what you pay for. Mine is a 38' Coachman and in excellent condition with a king size tempurpedic mattress. It has all the bells and whistles commonly found in an upper end unit. Send me a pm and I'll send you all the details w/ photos. Smilin Jack
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It would seem to me a logical answer to your problem is to convert your bike to a trike. You still have the benifit of riding in an open air vehicle, but not the hassle of worrying if you can hold it up while your wife get on or off. Besides, it's just a matter of time until you pull up to a stop sign with a little sand or gravel on the road and your foot begins to slip... Another added benifit would be that you could teach her how to drive the bike, which would allow you to change out drivers and take a break. Regards, Smilin Jack
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I'm usually not one to be sentimental, but these pictures brought a mist to my eyes. What a beautiful wedding. May the joys of this day last a lifetime. Smilin Jack
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I have an in-line single wheel trailer that I will sell. I paid $2,300 for it new and have pulled it approx. 6000 miles. It pulls with ease. The advantage to a single wheel trailer is that "where the back tire goes, so goes the trailer tire. That in itself may not mean much to you except that if you are riding in the mountains and one of the trailer tires drops off the pavement...well good luck to ya. I'm asking $1,500. It is solid white and can be painted any color you chose. You can look up my stats on the members list and call me if your interested. Smilin Jack
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Nice Bike, Your gonna love cleaning that front wheel. Smilin Jack
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Steve, I had E-3's on both front and rear of my Venture. I pulled a single wheel trailer while riding two up. That put a tremendous strain on the rear tire. I began noticing the rear tire was wearing on the left side more that the right. In the end I changed the tire with 14,619 miles. I would guess the single wheel trailer added approx. 45 lbs to the overall rear tire carrying load. This would contribute to the shortened life of the tire. My guess would be that under normal riding conditions you can probably expect to get in access of 17,000 on the rear. The front tire is still on the bike with current mileage being 15,299. The front tire is showing signs of wear and will be changed out at the beginning of spring. I should also mention that I have installed a car tire on the rear and have not had any complaints as of this writing. I have 4,208 miles on the C/T. The handling characteristics are a little different with the C/T but nothing that would cause a problem to an experianced rider. I hope this gives you a little insight of what to expect from the E-3. Smilin Jack
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I scored 23, although I must admit there were a few lucky guesses. Smilin Jack
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In the last few sentences he anouncer said the unit cost 50,000 pounds, what does that equate to in US dollars ? Smilin Jack
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Looks really good on the bike Annie... Now would be a great time to get an exact matching tatoo and just forget about repainting your bike. Smilin Jack:D
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USAF 1968 to 1972 Jet mechanic E-4 Current Occupation: Insurance Adjuster Multiple occupations along the way.
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I'm interested in finding someone who has a saddlemen seat for an RSV. I want to buy a new saddlemen seat but I really hate to pay for the seat and shipping only to find that I don't like it. Then have to go through the trouble of wrapping it back up and paying shipping plus a re-stocking fee. I was hoping that someone on this website might have a saddlemen seat on thier bike who lives anywhere within 250 miles of Albany, Georgia and wouldn't mind if I just sat on thier bike for a few minutes just to see if the saddlemen seat is the seat for me. Thanks for your help, Smilin Jack
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DON'T JUST SIT THERE...TAKE IT OUT AND PLAY WITH IT!
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Lewis, Looking forward to meeting you and others at Smokey Bones for dinner. Let me know if we need to make reservations. See you Saturday, Smilin Jack
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We're all praying for you Gary. Keep us posted as best you can. Smilin Jack
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WOW !!!
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Eddididy, Isn't there a stupidy clause in your auto policy ? I believe its the one at the very bottom of the last page in extra small print. Just kidding of course, I'm glad your o.k. Smilin Jack
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How peacefull, how serene...jerk! Just kidding, you really caught me off gaurd. Smilin Jack
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I own a single wheel trailer (n-line) and have recently pulled it on a 6500 mile road trip without any problems. I liked the idea of the single wheel trailer tracking exactly behind the bike and not having the worry of running one wheel off the pavement in the mountains, constuction sites, up onto curbs, etc. The drawback is the added weight to the rear wheel will cause some premature wear on the tire. I must admit that handling in a parking lot is a little more cumbersome, but out on the open rode its just fine. The n-line trailer has an attachment that holds the trailer upright when not attached to the bike. The attachment has small wheels on it to move the trailer unattached with ease. Please keep in mind that a two wheeled trailer with 12 inch wheels are turning 3 times as fast at your bike wheel and therefore may cause a potential problem with the bearings. I hope this has helped. Smilin Jack
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My bike came with Bridgestones on both front and rear. I purchased a new 404 for the rear and got about 7000 miles before it was completely worn out. I suspect that I would have gotten more miles but under the conditions I put it through I didn't expect any more. My wife and I tip the scales on the heavy side, plus I was pulling a single wheel trailer on the rear to add an additional 40 pounds or so. I have since installed an E-III and have put about 1,500 mile on it. It doesn't appear to have any wear thus far. Everything I've read up to this point has been positive regarding the E-III, with the exception of having less grip on wet pavement. I've ridden in the rain and have not experienced any problems...of course I slow down, watch whats going on around me and try my abosolute best to avoid any sudden movements. IMHO I think you'll find the E-III a superb tire. The Bridgestone that came on the front is still in place and beginning to show signs of wear and cupping. I've got about 16,000 miles on it so far. Smilin Jack
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Rear shock again.....
Smilin Jack replied to 1BigDog's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Jeff, I have recently purchased a new 2008 RSV and I too have a problem with my rear shock. I contacted Rick at Works Performance and he replied to my e-mail saying there is a 4 to 6 week delay on getting an aftermarket shock. My bike is still underwarranty so I called my local dealer and inquired about an OEM shock. The dealer said he could possibly have the shock in his shop by the end of the week...we'll see. At any rate I'm considering replacing the OEM with the Works shock just to eliminate any future problems. I was quoted from Works Performance a price of $625 including shipping. Good Luck, Jack Bruce aka Smilin Jack -
I bought mine about a year ago. I find that if I plan a long trip on the bike, I ride the first part of the day without the Airhawk. After my butt gets sore, I put the airhawk on and continue on for at least another 150 to 200 miles down the road. The airhawk is designed to cushion you backside...not for ventilation. As with everything else, it's all up to the individual.