BratmanXj

#1 , the sun is a big issue with navigation screens fading over time, it does the same to old fashion LCD radio screens. Doesn't Honda provide a cover for the nav unit? There are a few companies who repair stand-alone gps like Garmin & TomTom who might be able to supply a replacement screen for a fraction of the cost of OEM. I google search did find me this adobe file, and it looks like the parts are interchangeable with BMW parts with aftermarket product numbers: https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/6ecf75ef-87d6-4155-af2d-07c6fe79ea99

I run the HD springs in a Barnett on my RSW, my buddy runs a standard Barnett on his RSW... we definitely notice the difference in grip strength not not much in the way of action. I run a Double-D, 2 oem springs welded together since I had a surplus, in my Venture and didn't really notice any difference in the pickup of the clutch. I'm sure its the same argument from tires of people who notice a huge improvement, of course it is compared to worn out tires.

I completely agree it is a beautiful part sitting in the packaging, but once its INSIDE the engine who cares. I run the Barnet plate and extra heavy duty springs on my built 110 ci Road Star Warrior with a 280 rear tire, its a great product that will hold up to some serious abuse. But on a reasonably stock Venture save yourself the $100 and put in the Skydoc kit or EBC.

The Barnet pressure plate is the "Top of The Line" part for replacement of the Yamaha Diaphragm Spring but also is the most costly; it really is overkill for our use in these bikes. EBC sells an updated Diaphragm spring as well as SkyDock on this forum which comes with all the gaskets necessary.

Most 4-stroke & 2-stroke "garden" equipment will start with 2-turns on each of the setting screws; Soft seat the needle and then 2 full turns of the screw out on both the Low & High speed.

Go look at the other thread that's bouncing around about the wheel on the '98...Freebird just restored the original pictures and he's using Venture rotors on a Straoliner wheel

Center opening, total diameter and bolt pattern all measure out the same between the stock venture and the stratoliner chrome floating rotors. I stood the old wheel up next to the new wheel on the bike and I don't see a reason why the rotors wouldn't be interchangeable.

I put the foam baffles behind my speakers when I installed them; $5 a pair and help (slightly) with buzz & rattle on the low end. I figured it was a cheap upgrade and couldn't hurt to control the box volume rather than have the whole fairing act as the speaker box.

Uh...I like my arms and shoulder sockets

You are absolutely right, still a good motor. Then I've only spent a small amount of seat time on the tipples then I never noticed that before...the body is the same with a slightly different hinge.

I know that neither rotor had an offset and 90% sure the bolt pattern was the same.

Anyone coming south to Chicago...

HD didn't play by the rules either. Going into WWI Indian was the Larger MC manufacturer but HD was gaining ground; the war effort asked both parties for a 500cc utilitarian motorcycle to supplement the ground forces and Indian spec'd a bike exactly to what the military request and HD offered a 750cc engine and took liberties with the design. HD won the contract on having the "better" bike even though it wasn't built to the qualifying specifications. Now it was truly reflected in the mini-series that every GI coming back wanted the HD because of their experience in the field with the brand.

Off the top of my head I don't remember the research I did...but I ended up using All-Balls wheel bearings 25-1403 in the Stratoliner front wheel along with the stock Venture inner spacer that goes between the bearings. My wheel came with the Stratoliner floating rotors and wheel weight so I didn't have to re-use the Venture rotors. I do still have the wheel in the back of my shop so I'll measure the inner diameter of the rotors tonight or tomorrow to see if they'd fit.

Just saying if the offer the Trophy in full touring guise on the sport end of the spectrum why can't they take those electronics like cruise & audio and revamp them into a dressed version of the Rocket. It would still be on the cruiser HD Ultra, Yamaha Venture, Honda Valkyrie spectrum and would probably be very little design changes to the bike to offer it. I do agree that triumphs 270 deg triples have supreme midrange torque compared to the other twins & quads on the market. I've spent some seat time in my buddies 1st gen 1200cc Trophy and it just glides along.

I wondered why they never offered a Fully Dressed version of the rocket when they revised the Trophy with full touring accommodations.

The Triumph Rocket Tour is rated for something like 105 hp and 150 ft lb of torque (90% of that is available at 2,000 rpm). I test rode one a few years back and they are SMOOTH, so much so I didn't even notice I was hitting 65-70 mph in 3rd gear on the highway. Dropped down a few gears and it just loafed along. On the flip-side that big ol' 2.3L 3cyl is a gas hog and only expect 30 mpg cruising, less if you're heavy handed which is so much fun on that bike. Now the Rocket Roadster is 145 hp and 165 torque and will dam near stand a 1,000 LB motorcycle on its rear tire during a 2nd gear roll-on!

If you look at the photos it appears as though the rubbermaid tub on the back has 2 barbell weights in it. I think the guy has already accounted for tongue weight and balanced the trailer pretty well with tandem axles.

Biggest thing it to HOVER the cursor over the link and it should show the destination of the link. You can very quickly tell the link goes to a bogus site without having to click.

What kind of computer (I assume a PC so what version of windows)? If you go to the network settings make sure the bluetooth adapter is enabled; as well as there likely is a keystroke to enable/disable.

If you don't need cell coverage ALL THE TIME you might want to look into Google Voice. It is a FREE internet based phone number with an app that allow you to send & receive calls or text messages when you have an internet signal. You can set up voicemail for the account and get e-mail transcriptions of the message. Turn off your phone while your on the road, then find a free Wi-Fi signal when your stopped for lunch or dinner and do your business.

First photos are the rubber boots that cover the front mounting bolts and "ears" of the fuel tank where it bolts to the neck/head of the frame. Look just behind the right front turn signal in the attached photo. The best I know of the 2nd photo is that its a heat shield and guard to keep from roasting your leg on the valve cover.

Yamaha made a Wave Venture jet ski in both 700cc & 1100cc...but I've never had an issue finding MC parts crossed up with water-sports parts. Either way...school bus yellow isn't your normal go to color for a custom motorcycle, then again the local PD's in the Chicago area have done up some pretty extravagant Public Relations cars to use by Dare or other community out reach programs.

Chicago area they go around $800-$1000 listed on CL, but as stated really made for lightweight or dirt bikes. My 6.5x10 basic cargo trailer was purchased for $1080 and does ALL the hauling duties Condor hit on.

That is where I started my research. I planned to do the 130 front on a stock wheel but came across a deal on the stratoliner wheel that is so pretty. What tire do you have on there? Michelin Pilot Active 130/70-18 Was it plug a play or was there dome "fiddling" Fully compatible with the correct size wheel bearings Any comments on handling before and after? Like most people who've gone to a 130 vs the stock 150 front, lighter steering feel Will the existing rotors bolt on that wheel? I am not sure, but I believe the rotors are compatible. The bolt spacing and outer diameter are the same but the inner diameter I do not know.