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Oh no...that would give them a heart attack....they would think we were going to trade our scoots in!

Nanci, I have the VStar 950 and added Buck's Lowers. I found them to work as advertised and were cheaper than the Yamaha lowers I found. I understand the 650/1100 are different bikes than the 950/1300 series, but the solution will work if he is still making them. They eliminated about 60% of the wind buffeting that was hitting my head and chest from underneath. Nice! Here is a rather old review and info for your friend to read about lowers. Contacting Buck info should be on one of the Yamaha forums... http://www.roadstarmagazine.com/2004/08/bucks-windshield-lowers-review/ If they are no longer available from Buck, I would bet the Delphi Forums for Yamaha or the Yamaha Forums will have some for sale at some point. Hope this helps! And Love your leather web page! david

Shoot...I should have asked you to build one for me!! That looks great!! My board and CD came in fine shape. Thanks! Got a project to do for work (not completely retired yet)...but soon as we are done I'll start scrounging for parts. david

I looked at the F4 windshield. It says it's 5 inches wider but 4 inches shorter! I would think that would create more buffeting for the passenger. Not sure I would want that. I like the wider but not the shorter. And, I would want a blackout panel for glare reduction as well as a vent. It gets warm down here! thoughts? Thanks... david

Bob, I know this post is almost two years old...but thought I would ask about the Clearview. I have owned two of them on both my VStars and like them. But the last time I wrote to them about acquiring the big windshield with vent for my 89 VR...I never heard back. I guess the customer sales rep (not the guy I dealt with before) is not interested in selling me a $300 windshield! Regardless.....how do you like the wide tall screen? Notice any difference in wind resistance/buffeting/MPG's? Thanks, david

Ken, I agree with Kevin as well. Altitude adjustments mean nothing to a CV carb. My Austin Healey with SU carbs went from sea level to Mile High Denver and all I had to do was change the mechanical timing (The VR's have a computer). In extreme cold days of winter, I opened the enrichment port 3 turns for a slightly richer mixture. This "port" was nothing more than an adjustable seat for the CV slide...with very fine threads. We don't need it with our CV. But if you did find your bike running really lean, then changing one jet would be the choice I would make. But in reality, I doubt you will need that. If the diaphrams are good, if the fuel delivery is good, if the spark is good, if the TCI (computer) is good, if the electrical connections throughout the running and ignition circuits are clean, if the plugs and wires are good, if the coils are good...she will start and run like a dream. It's simply a matter of taking one step at a time, one system at a time and going through it. No shotgun approaches here allowed. I look at it this way....I've had my bike for almost one year now. I'm slowly going through each system as I learn about them here on the forum. Making changes or simply cleaning everything I can get into. I figure by doing this, I'm making the bike more reliable AND learning how to work on the bike at the same time. Riding and working on the bike were the two reasons I bought a VR. So far so good! I'm hoping you have the same fun and success I've been having (despite some frustrations on my part for sure)!! So I would recommend taking the carbs off and going through them on your own. Learn them. Have fun rebuilding them to the extant that you are comfortable with. Lots of info and help here... Then move on to the next thing on your list! david

I was going to say...sounded like my lady....and my 1st gen bike!

I like getting the tag. let's me know I'm in a conversation somewhere....even if I'm blissfully ignorant of the fact! Grins....

Jeremy, TIA is a favorite destination when I travel. I do like flying out of there VS Phoenix. Costs more...but worth the convenience. We have to get the other VR riders in the Tucson area to join in on a ride this Spring!

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I find the comment interesting as well. I can believe it...since the pipes are so small, you might want the firing order into each exhaust to give room for the next firing stroke. Maybe to much back pressure. Most engines require a specific back pressure to excavate the exhaust gases properly...giving more horsepower due to even breathing. But...if this is the case...then putting two on same side into one pipe then opening the muffler for less restriction...should also give more horsepower...and requiring larger main jets as well... Fun stuff..second guessing Mom Yamaha...

Yep....on the return video, you can see me drive right into my garage (Whaa? ) > I-19. There are two access roads paralleling the freeway for some of the time between Tucson and the Mexican border. Those access roads lead to interesting places. Arizona Centennial signs. Scattered around the state on interstates. 2012 was our 100th year. We are a young state! Welcome, Puc!

Hi Bill, May have to take a rain check if it rains! Also, Tombstone is also having their Vigilante Days - February 14, 15, 16, 2015. Which includes a chili cookoff....hmmm...may have to Venture far and wide and go eat! I will call you if I can make it up. Thanks!! david UPDATE: Will be able to come up Saturday. PM me address and time I should show!

Sent you a PM.

First, went to the store via the Old Nogales highway. Then home. After lunch...took a late afternoon ride down to Elephant Head Rd and headed up to the base of Mt Hopkins. There is a Smithsonian Observatory at the top of the mountain, but I went as far as the Welcome Center, then turned around. I took it easy going up and back as it's open range, as we have been stopped by a rather large white bull that likes to stare you down! No cows or bulls this afternoon, but a beautiful day hitting 82! In the distant as you come down....there is Kitt Peak....and Baboquivari Mountain. Baboquivari Peak Wilderness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia They are some serious distance away, but the air is so clean here that 40 mile visibility is easy on most days... Anyway: The videos of today are here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/10jv0yrnhsu5ad4/AADrl8Y3JhVBnHdBoT_42KOAa?dl=0 Enjoy at your leisure... david

Kevin, according to your pictures....KIC's backrest has a Mk2 pad on a MkI mount? Somehow this is confusing...since the backrest pad matches my 1989 Mk1.2 seat...with straight lines. And the mount that he has also installed directly to my passenger grab rails without issues. I have to say...took another ride today to store and found the rear two positions for the backrest are comfortable for me...in both sit up and relax mode with feet on highway pads... I think this will be the style backrest for me. If I mount/dismount the bike on high side, it's easier to get my boots over the seat. Un-nerving for me but gotta learn to let the sidestand do it's job...

TZ, I'm saving my pennies....do want one of your units. FYI....

There are a number of ways to record from tv. 1: Headphone jack out to laptop audio in. 2: RCA line out jacks to mini laptop/computer in. 3: Audio outs/line outs to preamp to computer in. 4: Audio outs (RCA or mini) to converter cable to recorder...any audio recorder...then feed computer with files from recorder. 5: Ask for music from the membership! Most computers today have ins and outs that can be configured in the software provided on the computer. So configuring a MIC in to a LINE in is a possibility these days. Some newer TV's can accept an external recorder or hard drive. Most cable boxes that are DVR's, can add a hard drive VIA USB or other digital output. Some can even send the audio out to a USB thumb drive. I know COX and COMCAST have boxen that can do that. Hope this helps... david

Crossing fingers and toes all is well....Prayers Up!

Ha! I love it when a plan doesn't come together!

Puc, the latter....

The problem with clear sound, in my opinion, is the helmet. Most helmets have way to much wind noise...so any speakers don't sound that great anyway. My J&M's aren't the best and they sound great at slow speed and sitting still. But then so does the speakers on the bike! You could buy a cheap pair of Sony headphones at WallyWorld,$20 or so....break them apart and stick them in the helmet with double sided tape or velcro...and try out the concept. I did that with my el cheapo helmet. Works almost as good as the $300 I invested in the J&M system with it's mic and cables. For best sound...Etymotic Research has ear buds that go in the ear canal and isolate the outside noise....as well as provide excellent sound. If you can wear ear buds....and I do when I don't need to talk to riding buddy...they are very good! They have a new low cost version out: Etymotic Research | mc5 Earphones