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    Sure looks like a cruise control cable that's not plugged in. The chain and eye at the end gives it away for me. Who knows??
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    I found cupping on my rear tire...cause was the air pressure was set by P.O. at yamaha specs. I increased air pressure to almost the max the tires say for max load....the problem seems to be going away. Will see if the rear end whine goes away as well. Cupping wear seems to cause that sometimes...
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    The first time I used my HF jack was on the VStar 650. It has a very backwards (in my opinion) way to lower the load. If you press down gently on the release lever, the load drops fast. If you press ALL THE WAY down on the release lever, the load starts to drop fast, then slows down to a safe speed. Scared the puddin out of this kid....I thought I was going to lose the bike for sure! Went back and re-read the instructions...yep...that's what it says. Since then, I've been really tentative on using it for the VStar 950T and doubt I'll ever use it with the VR unless I have a buddy with me.
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    LOL!!! Good as an excuse, I guess!
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    Cool! Thanks for sharing!
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    Yep. Don't think I could pass the physical. But do miss the chow lines!
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    I keep forgetting about Chat. Guess it's because I'm on West Coast time...so I'm not thinking chat...I'm thinking food!
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    Will take 3 people....I can do this...just have to find 3 people I can trust to not run off with my phone as they take our picture! Will have to wait until this weekend, though.
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    On my VStar 950T - These are little 2inch halogens from WalMart. $20. Had to put tiny screws in the bezel as they simply snap on/off...and didn't want the lens to vibrate out...Actually work very well...I use them 24/7 and they light up the sides of the road nicely. They came with 50 watt bulbs, but I put in 20 watt which is what you see here...the 950T doesn't have the charging system of the VR. They aren't LED...but they work! It wouldn't surprise me if I'll be able to get LED bulbs for these little lights soon... I'm thinking of using similar units on VR under the cowling...maybe next to the side vents....
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    Patti and Puc have some good ideas. I agree we need a single high end item for the GP. The rest can be donated and should be useful bike items, easily shipped without being taxed (VAT) to those countries overseas. I already have two GPS's, two laptops, 3 computers, ad nauseum. Trying to get rid of stuff like that....but they are great for "Door Prizes), etc.. Things for our 1st & 2nd gens would be always appreciated...like the MP3 box from Venture Audio Link, or a solar charger/maintainer, a Battery Tender.... Inexpensive but good stuff we can all use. Any of our member vendor stuff, like Butler's seat mod, Digital Carb Sync and....you get the idea...(flags & mounts, bells)... I also like the idea of a poll...generic in nature. Not sure I would ask for specific items in pole, rather catagories like: "cash", "little putput bike", etc.. My .03cents...(inflation, don't cha know) david
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    Good job, Joe! So what's the next target???
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    Good to hear, JR. But when you get back, I would recommend that you do take the circuit board out (pics and instructions on this site), touch a hot solder gun to the solder joints on the underside of the connector. It's only a matter of "when" those joints become intermittant. Our VR's are almost bullet proof...but it's important to get to learn your beastie...besides it's fun! Have a safe and wonderful trip!
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    I would contact them and ask. Send them pics.... Maybe they will help you out...or give you a credit for a new version... Can't hurt.... Sorry to hear!
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    Max.....here's one for ya... this is my favorite... http://objflicks.com/thoseoldwesterns.htm Get the popcorn out and enjoy! Oh...I know the video/slideshow is virus free...but I wouldn't try any other buttons on this page. The original website is no more...so...
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    Well...took the VR out early this morning. My normal Saturday 2 hour run. Went down to the RR tracks nearest me...no trains! Usually, they keep a long string of empty cars with 2 to 6 engines on the siding every other week. Nothing this time. Wonder if the derailment last week screwed up all the schedules?? So no dice for me TODAY....I'll keep my eyes wondering!
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    :rotf:
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    Take a "Memories Break": http://safeshare.tv/w/FEDEwZHZXu Enjoy, david
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    It's all gone to the East of us. Nothing here south of Tucson.
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    Unless my brain has taken a vacation today (entirely possible), memory says at 4,000rpm I'm at about 72mph. 4500rpm is around 80. I know my speedo is about +2mph off.
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    Ah rats...wish I had read this. I'm about 7 miles south of him! Well...next time. Glad you had a great time!!
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    Chrome here...no problems either...
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    I was thinking a similar thing...except I'd have to take off the gloves. Most gloves today don't work on touch screens...
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    hmmm.....
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    Jeff, Interesting. When I laid mine down last month(paid$5), she went all the way...slowly but was resting on her side on engine guards and top of side fairing. Scratched fairing edge on the dirt. Probably due to the dirt road I was on was running downhill and she went down on the downhill side. I can lay the 950Tourer down on the guards and she's at a 50* angle or so. But the not 89 VR. I guess my question or thought is the 1ST Gen Vr "will or will not" lay only on the engine guards...or does she go all the way down 90 degrees. Assuming a flat surface... david P.S. Doug... Glad you both are OK!!
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    Mike, Don't know...I'm just a user. I was just making a suggestion about this little computer... Tom is the person building his digital board. He has already played with some MAP sensors...see beginning of this post. But I think your idea has merit. To be able to easily access the status of the carbs but simply plugging a device in to a connector...or leaving the little chip onboard for easy access... BTW, Join up...you will find members here with Gullwing experiences as well as HD and, of course, Yamaha. Best $12 you've spent. Search and enjoy the info here! david
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