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Robert, This idea has been around a while. I remember this from another bike years back. But your pics and explanation actually made sense to this brain dead and tired guy! So...Thanks! david

I understand about relays and such. My question is basic. Did Yamaha have a wire(s) setup in the wiring harness for passing lamp installation? One would think they would have a plug sitting in the fairing waiting for the dealer to plug in the passing lamps! They did supply the optional kit for the physical lamps themselves and the bar to install them. Or....are we on our own to splice in how we want the lamps to be triggered? Didn't see any mention of any factory connectors in the older posts.... TIA, david

Yep...I could use a set, too!

Anyone know who came up with the simple idea of using their thumbnail on the tank to see if carbs were in sync? I felt a big difference running at around 60 in 4th gear...between before and after I sync'd the carbs. Whoever figured that out, thank you! david

This is from an older post. Wondering if the numbers are right RE the limiter. This is the first time I've seen a number put to the limiter. If so, what the heck is going on? 6300 rpm is nothing for these motors!!!! @Venturous Randy where did you get these numbers?? Just curious....don't doubt you...but wondering why Yamaha would set the limiter so low, when my 1st gen will crank past 7500rpm! david

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?84717-what-is-the-proper-gear-to-miles-or-where-is-my-tach see if this helps understand how much revs these bikes like...

@SilvrT...now that worked like a champ for me, thank you!

Hah! Good one. I didn't know Paint would do that either...been using an old version of Photoshop. Live and learn...cool... from large to ..... wait a minute.....didn't work. Tried to grab it and shrink and it and instead it cropped. OK Pucster...what am I doing wrong????

What Fall colors? We are still to green from all the rain. (this is Arizona?) Guess I had better think about a Fall trip to Payson.....hmmm.

Yes, but if you are like me...you have the V4's and their huge potential to wipe the clock off of most vtwins! Besides, I bet I'll get a ticket one of these days from taking the 1st Gen out for a spin....and take the ticket in hand with a big grin on my face.

That is pretty cool. I didn't think of that, but went out and spent a few bux on this little guy for the 950 Tourer. Hmmm...here is one from China...for about what a large zip tie might cost??? http://tinyurl.com/o4g5f89 mine was from the US for around $9 at cycle gear. Do like it...although I can't take hands off bars...

Interested....PM me... david P.S. like the note about the springs. I need one...off to Ace I go, Thanks! Wish I had spare parts....very small collection at this time since I'm a relative newbie! I do have a swing arm that I got used.[/color]

Yep...good. Now lower the front end between 3/4 to 1 inch...and while you are there, test the steering bearings for being to loose. Techniques and quick fix threads are both fairly recent here in the forum...check the tech area...

Check to make sure your carbs are synched. If not, you will get more vibration than normal in 5th gear at highways speeds. Hence the "feeling" that your bike should have a 5th gear. Put your fingernail on the tank at speed. If it's virbration buzzy, your carbs need synch. If it's a minor vibration, you are good. Wish I could find who originally wrote about the fingernail thing...but it is so true! Whoever figured that out, my hat's off to you! Thanks! david

Just keep the air pressure up and the problems should stay away...

Hmmm. I think it's the opposite. Their thick heads are tied to their wallets! No thinking, just keep up with Jones's and buy air cooled v Twins.

I had one as well...Classic. Put Vance and Hines mufflers to blow the neighbors away and impress my Harley friends. Loved it. Sold it for more than I paid for it two years later. A little buzzy on feet and hands at 75mph, but she would do it all day. Treat her like a Venture...lube the shaft drive splines and enjoy! No problems with mine at all. Suggest a Mustang seat or let Mr. Butler take a whack at the original. Stock seat isn't that good. David

Well, seriously...try to find a person here on this web site group that will take your well-used scoot of your hands when done. You will be helping us keep the parts going and make us all happier. But do understand, it's your bike and ride! david

Heck, Bill...ya beat me to it! Tell you what, jfman, if you make it to Tucson, I'll buy you a steak dinner and take you to the airport!

You may be right about the glue stuff. Mine was double sided tape. Pain in butt. LED's sound good. I think you will be happy with them. My PO put in tiny light bulbs and didn't use wiring connectors. So one of these days, off comes the lenses and I'll change over to LED's and put in some connectors to make install/changes easier. Take some pics when done...be good to see... Thanks for update.

Thank you for your service. Be safe! See you on the flip side...

Yikes! Thanks for letting us know, Eck!

What a timely post. The lady mentioned yesterday..."Have you thought of getting a motorhome and then either towing the bikes or the sailboat?" Uh...yes I have.... Get a toyhauler, put bike(s) inside and tow the boat. Uh oh....

I scare myself when I go over 90 in 3rd. She is pulling so strong, I don't want to shift! Great motor!

((here was some kind of black goop mystery adhesive in the crevices on the backside. Did not look like RTV either, as it was not rubbery.)) Hmm...sounds like the PO had the thing apart. But that's OK...cause it came right off! Yay!