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Totally agree with Bob. You need to break down what you want to keep and what you don't want to keep. Put it in groups, like "Safety", Lights, Engine, Charging, etc. If you don't care about safety, then disable the safeguards on starting engine with kickstand, clutch switch, etc.. If you don't care for the suspension, lose the CLASS system and all it's stuff. Same with cruise control...lots of stuff there to drop off. Point being, once you've done that, the rest becomes easy. IE, once you've broken down what systems you want to keep, then you can safely do away with most of the rest you don't want. I say "most", because some things are inter-related. Some share same circuit...so you will need to only trim off the part of the circuit that connects directly to that which you are taking off. Once all the above has been done....and the bike is stripped down electrically, then you can test for everything else working. If good, now you can start trimming down the excess wires you left on for the "just in case" scenarios. Suggest first; you make your own wish list...then when you think that's pretty well sorted, make a circuit diagram. Nothing special here, just point to what you want and how you feel it should go together to minimize what you don't want. Do remember to keep a few things available, like extra wire lengths (even an inch helps) if you decide to change your mind later on. Take your wiring diagram and compare with Yamaha's....see where you need to cut and so forth. Then...grab your cable cutters and go have fun! I'm not as familiar as others here, but if you keep us up to date with your progress, I'll chip in where I feel I can help.

If you haven't done anything on your pillow seat yet, I would recommend you contact Rick Butler and tell him your problem. I would bet he would be willing to rebuild your seat to help you sit in the pocket better...

Very unusual winter down South as well. Might hit high 70's low 80's end of week. Normally in 60's. Went for a ride today and was sweating...wrong jacket. Not trying to , but I do prefer somewhat cooler weather for winter riding.....

Be vewy, vewy careful using this kit. I used one of the "philips" bits and with very little force, it sheered off. Thankfully, I bought the kit for use with the 1st Gen carbs.....once I'm done tinkering with them, I'll put in some hex bolts/screws or whatever ya call those critters.

Stunning! I'm following along like a puppy following my master. Rt 175 is amazing! Thank you....

And that is why I haven't given up on a new Venture from Yamaha. It's not due for another year. From what I remember about the Japanese, a small team worked on specific items. They took their time researching market, testing, etc.. i worked with Hitachi on their broadcast cameras for a year. A very small team, one young man with my small company and a small group in LA, were responsible for the United States version of their best camera. We tested, made changes, got a new version, tested, etc. Changes were sent to Japan, a new version was sent back for testing. It was an interesting way to make a product. Because they listened to us guys in the field using their cameras!! I was under an NDA for a year... But got to use the very latest $40k camera. So is Yamaha works the same, they have a small team working on the Venture, with an even smaller team testing in the US. So I don't expect anything for a while yet. But who knows? If the spy pics showing two bikes taken a while back are the new Ventures, and they sure look like Yamaha parts on them, the new scoot may come out this year. But that would be early in my thinking. The other side of all this is... If the company changes their mind before they gear up to run the manufacturing line, very little $$ is lost in the process. So a shut down could come at any time... And I would be ok with a VTwin version as long as it's liquid cooled and shaft driven. The V4 is fantastic, but expensive to build. A VTwin has more appeal, more torque and far easier to build and repair. Just sayin....

Well... As usual....I got busy and forgot to drop by the party! Guess I'll just have to wait until Rodney shows his face in Arizona!

Hi John, Welcome to our zoo! I don't have a trike yet....operative word..."yet". but do plan on it in future when I don't think I can handle the bikes on 2 wheels anymore. As Craig mentioned, we have trike members, so sing out with all questions you have. There's no such thing as a silly question. Also, know that you can search our various forums for all kinds of info. And again.... Welcome!!

Prayers Up for your daughter, Mama!!!

Oopsies. You are right. I was confusing the second gen clutch and front brakes systems. Bad boy!!!

I think Puc may be on to something. By quickly changing dampening, that could be why we have a high failure rate on the shock. Thinking through Puc's answer.... By rotating the dampening ring too quickly enough time, damage is done to the metering system.... And if it's the gas end... Then that extra pressure could damage the oil seals prematurely. Bottom line... Leaks. Well..? Is fun to think about, for sure.

Hi Jeff. I believe he did find the teeny hole as he mentions using a high E guitar string to clean/clear the hole. That is what I use. I'll mention there is an easy way to see if hole is open. With top of MC off, gently, gently squeeze lever.... You should see a ripple of fluid on the surface of the fluid. Indicating the hole is open. Squeeze to hard and a jet of fluid will fountain up in air and all over bike and you. Easy test..... I like your thinking about tracking down the problem. I'm wondering... Could the spring on the pedal be weak enough to let the pedal put continuous pressure on system? I wouldn't think it could do that but.....

Prayers Up, little Sam!!

I have two Stebel horns...one on my 05 RSV and the other on my 89 VR. One is 1 years old, the other is 3 years old. Ran a relay to them with 12 volts to battery. Works great. Loud and no issues!

Congrats from David and Pat in Arizona! Enjoy the kidlet!!

Don't forget to lower the front end (move fork tubes up in the trees) if you still have her apart. About 1 inch works well.... Handles better and doesn't sacrifice ride or cornering.

Jerry, What did you finally end up doing??

I've been lurking on this thread. Thanks for the info. I'm still leaning toward a Class C MH. Like Class A's better, but not willing to spend the xtra bux. A simple Class C on a Ford 350 chassis with V10....around 24'.....would fit our needs. And still allow us to tow our sailboat or a trailer for the bike. BUT....still in thinking stage. Need to re-roof my house, etc., before we take off and play! Thanks for the conversation...I'm here with ears wide open...

Prayers and healing wishes...

Now that works for me!

OK...you got me wondering. Why so much work? You planning on other works besides forks? When I rebuilt my forks, I simply dropped them out...leaving most of the front end intact...including the inner fairing. Curious....? david

Funny. I did same thing when I got home this afternoon after being gone for a week. They missed me...sniff..

Prayers Up, Dan! Re: Collapsed lung. Gotta say from personal experience...no fun. The docs told me it's happens to young men, thin and active....especially if they live at high altitudes, (I did at time and was thin and very active). No reason given but thankfully mine came back on it's own... Never happened again, but I moved out of Denver not to long afterwards. david

Regarding cheap led lights.... I've found the non-indexed type may not work due to polarity issues. Just pop them out and reverse them and that usually solves the problem.

Me too, Jeff. By the time I find out about the room and it's fun times, The East coast is sawing zzzzzs and I'm getting ready for a late dinner!