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  1. Royalstargazer
    If I remember correctly, there are two plastic alignment pins molded into the inside of the fairing cover that align with two rubber grommets above the headlight assembly. Maybe when you installed the fairing they were not aligned and being held out?
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    Ok, here's the low down. I have an 05 Venture. When the bike gets wet, either by rain or by washing, I can't use the cb. If I do, the channel on the cb changes when I push the talk button. I've had the fairing open and cleaned all the connections and applied dielectric grease. Still have the problem. I have checked the ground connections for both the radio and the cb. They all appear (checking with a multimeter) to be good. I've cleaned the talk button with contact cleaner and re applied an electrical grade grease for switches. I'm at a loss on what to check next. The dealer suggested the display unit could be the problem, but over $800 is alot to spend for a guess. Anyone have any suggestions?
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    I wouldn't say that. When I changed my calipers, I used the existing brake lines. I figured they would work till I could get a stainless steel one made up.
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    Imagine how you could have been treated without there being a union at the other plant. There are two sides to every story. Both good, and both bad. With the way things are going in this good ole US of A, with the cost of living steadily going up, fuel cost sky rocketing, utilities going up, groceries costing more, and on and on. Just how fair is it that the companies continually looking to reduce expenses, ie labor cost, while paying CEO's millions. I ask you this, what is wrong with someone looking out for the worker?
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    If your referring to the stainless steel trim around the glass part of the headlight, there are just tabs holding it to the glass, no screws. You will have to carefully remove it so as to be able to re-install it. Just had one apart to change the whole assembly to a different style headlamp.
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    I think I bought mine from Harbor Freight. It works great. Just be careful on how much you remove from the front or rear when the bike is in the air.
  7. Royalstargazer
    Ok, washed the bike today, and it happened again. The station changed when using the ptt for the driver and passenger. So, it appears to be a water related problem.
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    Where's the bike?
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    Joe, I did find one. Even the bonus witch flying into a pole.
  10. Royalstargazer
    Does a witch flying on a pole count? If this counts then the next target will be your bike with a business sign that says "Venture" on it.
  11. Royalstargazer
    Not yet. Have to wait till the next time it does it.
  12. Royalstargazer
    No. Only when ptt button is pushed.
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    Yes it does.
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    It doesn't happen all the time, but here goes. I have an '05 RSV. When I use the CB talk button on the left handle bar grip, the CB changes channels. As I sit here, it just hit me to try the passenger talk button and see what happens, so next time I will. If I have the display set to view the radio and push the talk button, the radio changes channels going thru the preset channels. It is happening more frequent now but not all the time. I have had all the connectors apart inside the fairing and under the seat to clean and apply dielectric grease and still have the problem. Any ideas??
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    Just replaced my Metzler M880 front tire at 21000 miles. Started to show uneven wear and a shimmy in the front at low speed. Have only ran the OEM Bridgestones before that and they lasted near 27000 miles each time. Trying a Dunlop D404 this time. I guess we'll see how it lasts.
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    Coming home from San Antonio, TX to Michigan via North Carolina.
  17. Royalstargazer
    The springs may carry more weight, but the wheel bearings will not carry the additional weight rating.
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    I'm thinking a connection problem where the helmet cord plugs into the bike. On mine where I was experiencing the same issue, I used some contact cleaner and a small pic (I have a dental pic). If you look at the male pin end of the helmet cord that plugs into the bike, you will need to spread the pin apart (VERY CAREFULLY) no need to replace the cord. You will see the split seam in each of the pins that need to be opened up just a bit.
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    Back on the road, after finding clutch plates in stock at a dealer that was open on a Sunday. The clutch plates were shot. Some right down to the metal. Been slipping since around 5k miles. Started with OD getting on the freeway. Then 4th started slipping. At around 55k, I replaced the pressure plate with a Barnett Vmax plate. Didn't even look at the friction plates at that time. Maybe I should have. So, this weekend was the maiden voyage with my newly built trailer. Pulled great after the addition of the cooler rack on the tongue. After two tanks, it looks like around 32mpg @ 70mph mostly freeway. So anyways, back to the clutch. When I got to Cadillac, after drowning on the ride up Friday, was doing the bike rodeo, slow ride, I finished and rode over to park the bike and the clutch just quit, without warning late Saturday evening after a great ride thru the area. Spent 2 1/2 hours replacing the clutch and changing to oil twice. Rode it home instead of . Gonna clean it up tomorrow, and maybe do one more oil change. Other than that, all is well.
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    Thanks Steve
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    Any chance they are open on a Sunday?
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    Does anyone near the Cadillac, MI area have clutch plates for a second Gen Venture.
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    Stock Bridgestone Excedra on the front and a Kuhmo Powerstar CT on the rear. I get 27000 miles consistently out of the front. Tried a Metzler 880 front once and didn't like it. Going on 31000 miles on the Kuhmo and should easily get another 20k. Alot of the people I ride with swear by the Shinko tires on their 2nd Gen Ventures as far as ride and grip. Don't know about mileage.
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    Took mine off when I had the bike painted. In fact I left all the emblems off except the one on the trunk. As far as the fuel filter, it is behind the cover under the seat next to the fuel pump. Not under the tank, like the dealer told me.
  25. Royalstargazer
    Did the driveshaft and ujoint come out without removing the swingarm?
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