Bert2006

I am looking at replacing my antennas with Firesticks. Can I simply unscrew the existing ones and replace with 2 foot sticks? Also what about the fm, what antenna do I use for that side. Its on a 2nd gen. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Check out this thread: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=82788

Final report - Was able to take bike out on a 200 mile loop yesterday and I am impressed with these grips. Would usually have numb fingers after about 1/2 hours, but took a 3hr ride with no numbness at all. Here is what it looks like with the throttle boss and end weight.

Just replaced mine last week with ISO's and used the Kuryakin end weights. Stock ones are about 3 times heavier that the Kuryakin ones. Did not notice any vibration issues but larger ISO grips made the numbness in the hands go away. Hope this helps....

Ride was a blast:thumbsup: Was a bit cold but logged another 200 miles in the river valey, got to cross on a ferry and then back home on the other side. Stopped for seafoam and it was on sale:big-grin-emoticon: so I stocked up.....and no bugs to clean.....wow! Probably last ride for sure now as heavy snow in the forecast later in the week:snow2:

Bike is out of storage and I am going out in 30 min..:big-grin-emoticon::big-grin-emoticon:.....need to grab more seafoam on the way back. Run it on high test all the time anyway so should be ok. We will see how cold weather gear hangs in.

Welcome aboard.....

EEEEEKKKKKKK..:shock3:......WHAT IS IT.........

Carefull now....2nd gens are actually able to hold on to their parts whille riding.....I also moved up from an xs1100 to a 1st gen then to a 2nd gen and find the 2nd gen to be the most comfortable and stable on the highway..better for avoiding all those HD parts littering the road..

Have a feeling that I will definitely need to winterize again:thumbsup2:

Ok 2nd mention of winter blend.... are we talking about Seafoam:confused07:

Bought my 2006 in May this year and put 5000 miles on it this summer, it is now at 38000. Had an 84 from 84 to 87, was putting between 8 and 12 thousand miles on that one each year.

Need to rant..I put the bike away too fast...they are calling for a warm weekend with temps in the 60s:crying: This after 2 weeks of below normal temps. Will probably fold and take it out:Venture: but will need to re-winterize it. Anyone in Maritimes thinking the same? Perhaps a meet and greet somewhere central?

Does this happen every fall.....all of a sudden there is a lot of second guessing on this site. Before joining this site I looked at a number of other touring related sites and none of them compare to the quality of this site....I am open to change and opening the site to recruit new blood....especially if Yamaha does not come up with a new Venture.....but dont lose a good thing in the process.

Its from the right side........right:big-grin-emoticon:

no yahoos in New Brunswick.........really.....trust me......

If it helps any, being a newby to the site after getting back into the saddle after a 20 year break from riding a 1st gen scoot, and getting back on in a 2nd gen.....I have found that this site has been the best scource of advice and answers to my multiple questions. Those who took the time to respond have helped me greatly :thumbsup:and that is continuing ..so I would hate to see this go. I have noticed that there is a lot of camaradery and teasing going on between members and I see that as very healthy...and sometimes hilarious ...keep that up also. I have seen very few negative comments, but when those come they seem to be very direct.....dont necessarily enjoy those....but sometimes honesty hurts.. Hope this site lives on and that seasoned folks (Sorry could not resist - I am over 50 BTW and just qualified for the Seniors Discount at Shoppers Drug Mart) do not loose interest and that new blood gets recruited to keep it going. I just hope that as time goes on I get the chance to actually meet some of the outstanding members of this community.

Well, will depend on budget but looking at: - All LED lights including running and headlight along with a dedicated on/off switch on handle bars for driving lights (Looking at 3 switch housing that fits on top of master brake. - New highway pegs - looking at ISO's triangular mini board stryle - Harley rear light bar ...if I can find one...ones on ebay right now are junk - Front fork end caps - leather tank protector - new front tire (first on list to do for obvious reasons)

Grips finally arrived last friday and I got around to installing them tonight. They look like the first picture above with the contoured throttle boss and end weight. On the clutch side I used a regular throttle boss to provide some support and end weight. Was pretty much as per instructions provided to install but had to remove the brake master from the bars to be able to open up the throttle housing. Took about 45min to do job. Used w40 to remove brake side and acetone to remove old glue from bar. Thanks to all who provided advice on this one as I was a bit intimidated by it until help and advice was provided.

And here I thought we were talking about about a shield cleaner:whistling: Apple pie pointed me in the right direction though...... Never tried it but what would it taste like? Anyone care to share the recipe?

With you on that one, our mayor here is a class act. Toronto Mayor has become a distraction and that is really sad for TO.

Unfortunately M. Wagner passed away earlier this year. Before that happened i beleive he tried to sell his business. Does anyone know if that happened and if there is a chance that this grill could become available again?

When looking at her videos there is one where she came to Fredericton. Wonder when that was. Even had pictures with our Mayor.

Ya that. I had a lowering kit on mine that PO had put in and it was a major improvement in handling when i put the bike back to stock height. Do the seat mod. Good luck!