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@bongobobny, You said: "The output of a stator is AC volts, just like a generator because, in essence, that is exactly what it is! " I do believe, Sir, that you meant to say it's an alternator. A generator puts out DC volts, am alternator puts out AC volts. Of course, my memory could be gone in this area as well! Grins...but that's what I remember from electricity 101...

If I'm following all this...it seems like I should just stick with the cable. Being connected with a cable is no big problem but I get bi-directional audio in exchange. Since I use ear buds using the Edset adapter, I get clear audio and very little wind noise in my ears. I need that protection as my hearing loss from my younger DJ days on radio is significant and don't want any more hearing issues. BTW, The Costco Kirkland 7.0 hearing aids are a blessing for me. Have had them for 2 weeks now and can hear again!

Got the receiving idea....but what about transmitting on the bluetooth units back to the CB or intercom?

Geesh. Tom, if this was meant for me...my apologies as I just read it. No...never met him!

Annie, It was our pleasure to meet you and Alan! We now understand first hand what forum members say when they meet up with other members..."Such good people"!! You and Alan are just that....great people! Have a safe drive on your tour of the rest of the USA and see you in 2 years! (Grins - unless we fly out to visit with you!) david & pat

Is this what you are looking for? http://www.edsets.com/bluestreak.php Call them about the Venture..it says it's available for the RSV

OK...I see it. Thanks Bob!

Interesting! I tried that and got this number: 5395758! Hmmm....guess I haven't joined yet...I'm a future member....

You can run another antenna line back to the antenna from the radio. Easy to do and probably buy one premade at a CB shop near some truck stops. Or buy a twist on RF connector, an RF barrel and another RF twist on connector. Add some more wire and run that to the antenna. Yes you are adding connectors to the antenna lead, but thankfully am/fm radio doesn't really mind. As long as you get the connectors on properly, you won't add any noise...

Yep....there's oil in them thar carbs....at least once upon a time!

Puc, if you get on 191...stay on it heading south. In a few days you will be close to me. Come on by! Grins!

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?117600-Fuel-leaking-from-carburetor-bowl-drain-screw

Yesterday, went for a ride on the 89. Took same ride this morning....only this time on the VStar 950T. The 89 was a little hard to start...just cranked. I remember now I should have cycled the fuel pump a few times to fill the carbs. Yep it's been a while for both scoots. Pictures on same road. Elephant Head rd on the way to Mt Hopkins. The VStar is parked at the Picnic area near the Observatory's public entrance. The summer monsoon rains have left the desert nice and green again. Easier on the eyes, for sure.

If you are leaking from the drain, your float is probably stuck. Be careful cranking over the motor...don't want it to lock up from fuel. It also looks like your the top of your manifold piece is either loose or has been leaking at one point.

Ladies and Gents, @KIC's son in law passed away this past Sunday. He was an 82nd Airborne Division Paratrooper. He served 3 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He passed away at home. He was 37 years young. Asking for prayers for Bill, his daughter and family, as they go through this hard transition in their lives. Prayers UP!

Me too!

Will do....might take me a while(a few days) if I can't get to it today. Update: @Flyinfool, Looks like about 7/8inch from front screw, right side..... And about 3/4 inch from rear most screw The tank has a plastic type cover over the weld seam along the bottom. I measured to the inside of that. Hope this helps...

Traveling cross country on my YDS6C, 250cc, pulled off road in the South and parked near a group of Harleys. One guy came over, saw my little scrambler, and invited me to join. This was in 1969. I was just out of USAF basic on way to Arizona for direct duty. I was a bit scared as they were rough looking. They have me a dose of ribbing, but they were amazed I was touring on a 250. I sleep well that night! I do think they were grateful I was taking a detour to visit a lady friend the next day so couldn't ride with them!! Just three months before, riding across Mississippi, stopped in Jackson for lunch. Had long hair. Got lousy service. This time, coming out of basic after picking up my bike in same state at friends house, I stopped there again and got great service. Same waitress. Asked her if she remembered me. She didn't until I showed her my license Pic with long hair. She's was embarrassed. I left without saying another word. Moral: the bikers were more accepting of me with short hair then the general population with me and long hair. 1969. Oh.. Found a really good picture of a YDS6C.... Guy in England restored it! Beautiful job...

Easiest way to tell if the front end of your RSV has been lowered is to see if the top of the shock is level with triple tree. If it's level, the front end is at factory height. If the top of the shock is above the triple tree the front had been lowered. These shocks are above the tree, so this front end lowered.

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Sorry to hear.... We are approaching that decision as well. The trike looks great! If I didn't have to put a new roof on house, I would be flying in today to buy your scoot! Love the color. Best of luck to you both!

If one comes near me, I will take the 1st Gen for sure! Then maybe show up on day 2 on the 2nd gen!! Funny!!

You guys are complaining about the price?? Geesh... Go look at a Road Glide or Ultra Classic... Add the options on it to make it even with the Venture, then look at the price. Me thinks you will have sticker shock, for sure!! Snyper....My 2004 Yukon Xl, was $59k!! In 2004! That was sticker shock.....yikes. and I didn't get the sunroof or the dvd system. Yea it's going to cost for a new scoot. But it's always been that way. Like anything else. Is it worth it? Good question. For some yes, others... No. I bought my truck new because i finally wanted to get a new vehicle after years of living with used ones. That was worth the price. This new scoot is worth every penny if Yamaha has done their homework and made the bike as dependable as the past two generations of Ventures have been.

Sorry, didn't know that. Then that leaves the rear end. A loose seeing arm would react that way as well sitting still. However, I would think you would have driveability issues at speed... like a wobble. So...... Back to the front. I'm going to make a guess..... the bottom bolts on the tripple tree that hold the shocks are loose.

Really sounds like something loose. Wouldn't hurt to go through the front end and check torque on the whole assembly. Time consuming, true, but you're safety is paramount. I would start at bottom and check front axle, fenders, triple tree, etc.. check head bearings, wheel bearings too. Even if you don't fix the problem, you will know the front end is good. But my thought is you will find the problem if you methodically go through the front end. I hope you will continue to keep us appraised.