RDawson Posted October 4, 2019 #826 Posted October 4, 2019 Went for mind clearing 50 miler today. Just one of those days where I needed to slack the reins and let her go. Got home with a little less aluminum under the boards than what I left with. Been a long while since I've rode her that hard but it was nice. Went into some mild twisties with a rattling ass hardley trying to push me-came out with nothing but clear road in my mirrors.
videoarizona Posted October 5, 2019 #827 Posted October 5, 2019 Took the RSV out for a 100 plus mile run. Daughter came down and batted her eyes at me asking for a ride. You all know how that works. Good morning ride, for sure!
cowpuc Posted October 5, 2019 #828 Posted October 5, 2019 Hugged Tweeksis and Maggie REAL good as I was unpacking from our journey west !! Both of them had that "where ya been ya varmint? Better take me for ride before our carbs go solid" look on their faces for sure!!!!
N3FOL Posted October 6, 2019 #829 Posted October 6, 2019 Replaced my front tire, but did not go for a ride [emoji3064]. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
luvmy40 Posted October 6, 2019 #830 Posted October 6, 2019 Yesterday Went for a quick ride to a local custom shop shopping for parts for the Vento build that turned into a 100+ mile CTFW experience. Very good for the Soul.
cowpuc Posted October 6, 2019 #831 Posted October 6, 2019 Yesterday Went for a quick ride to a local custom shop shopping for parts for the Vento build that turned into a 100+ mile CTFW experience. Very good for the Soul. We got a lot in common brother,, some of my greatest times are a result of chasing down parts, pieces, groceries, picking up kids, going out digging worms for fishing or just plain getting out of the house and ending up putting on the 2 wheel miles.. Unplanned fun and head clearing can result in the greatest of adVentures IMHO.. Sooo my friend,, whats a "Vento"? Car? Moped? Shooter? Got pics:big-grin-emoticon:?
luvmy40 Posted October 6, 2019 #832 Posted October 6, 2019 We got a lot in common brother,, some of my greatest times are a result of chasing down parts, pieces, groceries, picking up kids, going out digging worms for fishing or just plain getting out of the house and ending up putting on the 2 wheel miles.. Unplanned fun and head clearing can result in the greatest of adVentures IMHO.. Sooo my friend,, whats a "Vento"? Car? Moped? Shooter? Got pics:big-grin-emoticon:? https://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?142084-Vento-V-Thunder-250-project&highlight=vento
Kohburn Posted October 8, 2019 #833 Posted October 8, 2019 added a 3 mini fuse box by the battery, ran a fresh line up to the fairing, a relay triggered by the 12v accessory plug, and a switch power terminal block inside the fairing. from there I added a wireless phone charger/mount, and a plug for my gerbings heated gear off the new switched power supply. I'll be replacing the tape deck with a Bluetooth adapter when that shows up in the mail.
Kohburn Posted October 8, 2019 #834 Posted October 8, 2019 Replaced my front tire, but did not go for a ride [emoji3064]. is that the shinko 777 ? I was thinking about doing the same.
N3FOL Posted October 8, 2019 #835 Posted October 8, 2019 is that the shinko 777 ? I was thinking about doing the same. Yes it is. I was a little skeptical on the 777, until I’ve read of other riders that has the 777. These tires are great. I highly recommend on the RSV. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Kohburn Posted October 8, 2019 #837 Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) Yes it is. I was a little skeptical on the 777, until I’ve read of other riders that has the 777. These tires are great. I highly recommend on the RSV. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I've had great success with the 705s as well as the 804/805 on my versys. I think i'll give the 777's a go on the rsv Edited October 9, 2019 by Kohburn
RDawson Posted October 9, 2019 #838 Posted October 9, 2019 I'm running the 777 front. I changed the last one with over 15k on it because of cupping with good tread depth left. It outlasted 2 rears and several miles on the car tire.
bikerjohn Posted October 9, 2019 #839 Posted October 9, 2019 pulled both tires going to put on new rubber!
N3FOL Posted October 9, 2019 #840 Posted October 9, 2019 I've had great success with the 705s as well as the 804/805 on my versys. I til i'll give the 777's a go on the rsv You will not be disappointed with the Shinko 777s. FWIW, someday...when I find my first SVTC, I hope Shinko will make the tire size for those beautiful bikes. If I am not mistaken, the SVTCs are equipped with Bridgestones. Yamaha does like to stick with the brand.
vzuden Posted October 17, 2019 #841 Posted October 17, 2019 Rode to my local dealer to see if they will replace my leaking rear shock under warranty. I am 45 days beyond the end of the original 5 year term of the warranty. They said they will have to call their factory rep.
Sylvester Posted October 17, 2019 #842 Posted October 17, 2019 Rode to my local dealer to see if they will replace my leaking rear shock under warranty. I am 45 days beyond the end of the original 5 year term of the warranty. They said they will have to call their factory rep. If they don't warranty it, get up with difitzbiz. He can have a rebuilt to you quick and he does it for donations to a cause he supports. And tell him I am waiting for my new Tony Lama boots.
dfitzbiz Posted October 17, 2019 #843 Posted October 17, 2019 If they don't warranty it, get up with difitzbiz. He can have a rebuilt to you quick and he does it for donations to a cause he supports. And tell him I am waiting for my new Tony Lama boots. I have a good supply of Yama Shock Fluid Boot Dressing to complete the upgrade started at MD. Send them to me and I'll get them preserved ASAP. No need for new boots. Just like the RSV rear shock, they can be saved!!
Sylvester Posted October 17, 2019 #844 Posted October 17, 2019 After more than 17 years of owning my 02 RSMV I did the most rookie mistake. Last time I ran the bike for a few miles and brought it back to the stable, I shut it down and shut the gas off and walked away. Two days ago I went to fire it up and DEAD grave yard DEAD. I shut it off and left it in acc. Totally killed the battery without need for CPR. Stupid on me! New battery in and back running.
Karaboo Posted October 17, 2019 #845 Posted October 17, 2019 It is in the 40s today, so I rode to work. Might hit upper 50s this weekend! Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk
sleepy2 Posted October 26, 2019 #846 Posted October 26, 2019 Did 100klm today and have now just turned over 100,000klms on my 2012.
N3FOL Posted October 30, 2019 #847 Posted October 30, 2019 Rode to and from work at 50° temp. Very comfortable and always fun. Just watch out for those leaves on the corners. Ride safe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
videoarizona Posted October 30, 2019 #848 Posted October 30, 2019 With this ear operation....all major activities are on hold until DOC gives me a thumbs up. So went over to both bikes today and patted them on their seats. They understood...
bpate4home Posted October 31, 2019 #849 Posted October 31, 2019 With this ear operation....all major activities are on hold until DOC gives me a thumbs up. So went over to both bikes today and patted them on their seats. They understood... Hope it gets better for you soon. I'm in Houston and ride just about every day depending on travel for work whether I might get on the way to work. Not worried about the way home. Rode in this morning and it was 39 F when I left. Realized that even with the heated grips my old gloves need replacin' and soon. One of these days I may even pick up some chaps. Just have a hard time justifying them with so few 'cold' days here. When I was younger I rode year round in norther Ohio. Here, it's easy to do.
VaRider Posted October 31, 2019 #850 Posted October 31, 2019 I put new plugs in the bike a few days ago, changed to oil yesterday. Just received new air filters and will put them in this weekend. Front brake pads should come in tomorrow. Getting the new to me 2008 RSV all serviced and read for a road trip.
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