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Seaking, Yep...parking lot type turns. Low speed stuff around town is ok....I'm used to that with the 1st Gen. They are heavy bikes and both are top heavy. Next week will tell. Thanks for thoughts! david

Excellent, Randy! So good, I posted it on my FB page....so my friends there can enjoy!

Seaking, Does feel kind of like an over steer. I looked the tire over but nothing can be seen that I recognize, other than it's worn. It's at the point where the wear marks are just showing. As soon as I get the initiative to take off the front tire and both rotors...I'll get the tire to a dealer to mount the new tire on. I have no history on bike's travels or issues other than PO saying the bike was in great shape. Don't know about geometry or any mods. I was hoping someone else would have a similar experience and point me in a direction. I did add more air in front tire...now up to 38 pounds. Will ride tomorrow in morning if winds allow and check out the steering again in slow turns. Such a weird feeling though, to initiate a turn then have the handlebars trying to move into the turn even more! I'm hoping there isn't any fork damage....I don't see anything... david

Don, I ordered the lift adapter...should be in end of week. Will test front end next week. I'm used to the wandering from a loose front end, but this is different. Like the steering wants to snap further into the turn than I am doing. It's pulling into the turn in both directions. That part is a bit scary for me as I've never had a bike do that. david

Same problem. I replaced the valve and good to go. No bubbles after serious soap and water testing.

Looks like the kit is no longer available...

Seaking, I run a K&N in my 1st gen. Being from Arizona, I figured I would clean the filter once at end of riding season (June) and that should last me the year. Since I rarely ride in summer when the dust storms and monsoons are having fun with us...I really don't hit much dust at all. Clean air down here in Southern AZ!

Thanks! Another ride today to get the DMV title and plates. Getting used to her. Only real issue I have is how the front end wants to dive into a turn..especially at slow speeds. A body shop/paint guy (designs and builds custom bikes) said the old tire may be 90% of the problem. It's getting worn. I do have a new tire, courtesy of PO, so that and some paint work on fairing are next on my list. Then maybe updating the front end like Jay did...like his responses to the changes. Seaking, sorry to hear about the snow! Beautiful day here ! Grins! david

Good morning, Scott! Well here I am again...Tail End Davey...wishing you a belated Happy Birthday!! Also...understand perfectly about the "Golden Years"....mine are silver now...and since you are a youngster...you have many more years ahead of you! God Bless you and Tip! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrsL3LmKffw?autoplay=1&rel=0&enablejsapi=1&playerapiid=ytplayer david (better late than never!)

Dan...yep...glad to hear you are OK. I guess what "might" happen, with deer and humans is what scares me the most. Agreed on wearing the gear. I do all the time and it gets hot down here in Arizona! Wish I could ride with a shirt during those slightly warm days in the summer...but I've seen (and filmed) to many burn cases...and that's what road rash is...a 3rd degree burn. I know I don't want to deal with that! Heal quick and keep your "patience jar" full and handy! You'll be back to riding soon! david

Oh...hadn't thought of that, Gary. Amazing how little things that we know disappear as we age. Thanks!

Thanks, Seaking.... I appreciate you addressing all the points I brought up. The PO had the tire pressures even lower...at 32F/36R ! But I agree...I think I'll kick the front up a few more pounds. I also like the idea of some air in the front shock. I'll go for 5lbs and see how that works. Makes sense to me to have some extra capacity with such a heavy bike. The shrouds....well..after crawling around with flashlight and just laying there looking...looks like the bike was down on left side at some point. Found the left lower attachment point for the shroud is a chrome bar welded to the chromed bottom crash bar. Seems to be pushed to the left. So the left shrowd is off to the left by 2 inches. Either I find a new one or bend the bar back to right. It "should" bend easily if I can figure out how to get the leverage. Leveling links....I was reading about them. Slight change in geometry seems to make everyone happy. Looks simple enough. I ordered some stuff from member vendors yesterday....when they come in, I'll get to work on bike. Need the lift adapter first so I can get her up and level and start working. Thanks for thoughts! david

No..I put in a bid near the end but then got caught up cleaning up the cassette deck of my RSV. Missed the end! The only issue I have with aftermarket...if it's Chinese, the chrome is probably crap and the unit would may rust around the welds. I'm real hesitant to do that. Going to keep eyes open for another one... david

Got her home, printed out a temp registration so I could get some gas and go for first ride. Thoughts: Totally different beastie from 1st Gen!! 1: Steering feels weird. Going into a turn..the opposite bar wants to pull on me...ie...it feels like if I let go in a turn, the handle bars would snap into the turn hard leaving me flying through the air. Slight exaggeration...but you get the idea. Both directions. Not neutral steering at all. Slow speed handling not as bad as I had heard once I put 42 pounds in rear and 36 pounds in front. Pirrelli's...relatively new. Front shocks at 0 lbs air and rear at 20 pounds. 2: Brakes are far better than 1st gen! 3: Not as much carrying capacity. No pouches, wasted space above feet on both sides where HD has cubbies. 4: I need to find one of these dampers: There are two...prices are totally different. I have one, the other is lost in neverland. [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][h=1]4XY-2317J-00-00 DAMPER 2. (under steering) Why different pricing? Look the same to me![/h] 5: The bottom of my two front cowls do not come together...looks like they should simply overlap then get pinned together. ??? 6: Need to find a tool kit for it or build my own.... Overall...an interesting ride for sure. Not as sure footed (yet) as my 1st gen....but much easier for me to deal with being so much lower despite additional weight. and yea, the gearing is a poor choice. MamaYamaha made a mistake there. They should have left the 1st gen's gears in. The RSV cruises nicely at 80mph....but does feel like it needs me to pay attention to the shift points at anything under 50mph. Gotta keep the revs up or she doesn't haul out like the 1st Gen does. Ownership: one day. Things will improve, I'm sure! david [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

One to many scoots....I now have a stable full!

Well...ready for the road....to pick up scoot. Measured the inside of the UHaul 5X9 utility trailer with ramp. I got 108 inches. So..in theory, I have 3 inches to spare. BUT, since the trailer has that "indentation" they call a chock...that's another 3 inches. I should be OK with a 2nd Gen going straight in. But I'm prepared if not! Guess I now need to start thinking of selling one or both of my other bikes. Rats... David

I'm watching it now. Hope I remember about it when I come back from road trip! Thanks!

Oh for clutch info...try here.... http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?101137-quick-question-about-Skydoc-s-clutch-upgrade&highlight=clutch+replace%3F and here... http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?99519-Clutch-Upgrade-using-Skydoc_17-Kit david

Sure sounds like an air leak somewhere....I like the exhaust idea as well.... YICS?

Hi Bert, Albuquerque to Green Valley...so a shorter run than you had. Bike does look to be a few inches longer than my 89 1st gen. Yep...may have to go in at an angle.... I plan on two straps on front guards, two straps on rear guards. Those will keep bike from going anywhere. Then two higher up on either frame or triple tree area to keep straight up. All based on my previous experiences with bikes. Your comments and help are great since the 2005 2nd Gen is totally new to me. Now I have a good idea on where to go with the straps. I have a Harbor Freight chock but two problems I for see...1: tire might be to big and 2: Using the chock pushes the bike back almost a foot from the front of the trailer. The trailer I chose has an indentation in the front they call a chock. Deep enough to maybe allow the bike to sit straight and still close the ramp. We shall see Friday night! Thanks again everyone. Love this site! david

Jay, that works for me. I have 6 rachet straps ready to go.... Thanks for the pictures! I may take the seat off...we shall see. Thanks for the help! david

Well..I did it. Going to pick up a 2005 2nd gen and bringing her home this Saturday. I'm renting a 5x9 utility trailer with ramp from uhaul. It even has a chock built in! I prefer to use 6 tie down straps...4 down low (front and rear) and two up top (on either side). So where do you'all recommend I strap down on the scoot? TIA, david

I'm running Shinko 230's on my 1st Gen.....did some mountain twisties this past weekend. Leaned way over, scrapping the highway pads, on a hard left turn with 3rd gear throttle on. Kind of a pucker factor for me...but the scoot tracked perfectly! Whew! Video coming of part of the trip to Payson soon. david

Oh...I ride with a Scorpion modular...wifemate has a Bilt full face.