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Could not have said it better! To Ron, Andre, Mike.... I enjoyed your company and friendship from 5th grade until we left high school and you went to war. You didn't come home.. But you are always in my thoughts. Rest in Peace my friends....

Alan, I switched to getting on from the high side. Less back strain for me and the back rest isn't in the way. I'm 5'10" and shrinking..... So I need all the help I can get! Have you tried the high side?

. The alternative is what I have... rocks. That looks good out here but not so much in Ohio.....

Increased tire mileage. Increased mpgs. Better handling on heavy bikes. I run within 2 pounds of max on both Ventures and please with ride, etc., regardless of two up or single. Only change i make is rear suspension higher pressure when two up..

Take pressure cold. Inflate to recommended tire pressure on tire... Not in bikes manual. Put valve cap on and forget until next check. Bike tires carry less volume than car tires with higher pressure than most cars. Not surprised they get hotter too. But that is designed in.

Boy.. Brings back memories of my Dodge vans. Lots of clearance to work underneath, course I was a bit skinnier then, but I still had issues with the garage floor wanting the oil more than the drain pan did!

I do think Yamaha needs to stay in touring business. If only to have a flagship scoot to show. Look at the time frame between first and second gens. I would say they are right on time.... We shall see.....

I've got the fake gas tank cover over at Duval Paint here in GV. I took it over yesterday. Waiting for a call back on a quote. I'm taking off for Phoenix this evening on the RSV. Be back on Tuesday. I'll get the cover over to Finish Master Wednesday if I can. Thanks, Bill...

Fairing is easy. Look for hints on this forum and tech area. Takes about 15 minutes taking time. And that's the key..take your time...lay out screws in order they come out so you have an easy time knowing what goes where. I laid mine out on table using left/right and up/down orientation... So i knew which screws went where. Take top screws off first...then gently hold ends of plastic piece covering bottom of windshield... Push up gently with thumbs to release catch in center. There is a simple tab in center that holds center of piece on. Most of us break that tab taking off chrome piece... So far, I've been lucky! Oh.... Leave screws holding headlamp ring on for last... It will hold fairing until you are ready..... You can do this... Just take your time.

I found a tip on this site last year when I replaced my rear end. (not mine...the scoot's. Geesh...) Tip: buy these.... http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pliers/2-pc-20-offset-45-angle-long-reach-pliers-61587.html or http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pliers/16-inch-long-reach-pliers-set-38598.html And they made life so much easier. Put boot on swing arm and was able to get my spring back on by sliding it on using the above tools. Took five minutes.

CJ, not sure that is a good idea unless you are painting the whole bike. After all these years, there will be some fading from UV and weather. Paint to the formula will not match the old stuff well. Just an FYI.... I didn't care as I was only spraying small areas of the 89. If it didn't blend perfectly...oh well...I thought. Now, I think I'm glad Color-Rite couldn't do the job....I know whatever I get from a paint match off of an old part will be very close indeed. That makes me feel a bit better.

Color-Rite did say they would match if I sent them a part from the scoot. But they were not willing to take responsibility for the part while in their possession. Plus, she was three weeks behind in matching work...and I wasn't willing to put up with them any more. Paint kit went back for refund today. I did go to the local paint shop and ask them what they could do. They painted the fairing on my 05 and did a decent job at a fair price with a lifetime guarantee. They educated me about painting with this type of paint (temperature sensitive, primer sensitive and gloss overcoat issues). I took what they said as gospel and am waiting to see what they come up with for the cost of a pint/quart of paint. I want to spray it myself. I'm also waiting for Bill to come up with his painter's phone so I can get up there. It's ok if he gets busy....I'm not in much of a hurry as I've already forgot how to put the scoot back together so now there's no rush! In other news, did find some paint that is very, very close to the factory color on the silver RSV. At Wal-Mart yet. Since I'm going to be touching up tiny rock chips in fender...I think this stuff will work. In Automotive section, Rust-Oleum High Performance Wheel paint. Silver looking cap. Works with metal or plastic. Slightly lighter than the "Silver" Rust-Oleum in the spray paint section. Also picked up a can of gloss clear coat in auto section as well. Says UV Protection and no yellowing formula. I'll spray on a clean surface and use a tiny artist type brush for hobby use to paint the rock chips after I sand them. Was given a tip to put a piece of heavy duty paint tape or masking tape with a hole in it about 3X size of chip hole. Sand with that over chip. Clean and paint same way...masking everything around area. Sounds like a perfect way to not mess up the factory paint. And so it goes...

Yikes! Walk slowly....sit carefully...suggest you don't go play golf for a while... I hate it when that happens... Hope you feel better fast...

Thanks, Bill. I'll take you up on the offer. Please PM friends info and I'll contact him shortly.

I lost the battle. I have to pay shipping. So much for Color-Rite...

Well...not so good news from Color-Rite. It seems they did send me the right formula..only it wasn't the right type of paint. The Yamaha paint formula is based on lacquer paint. It seems lacquer paint is against the law in California. Color-Rite's ONLY formulation plant is in California. David can't get the proper color paint for his bike due to the idiots in California. OF course, Color-Rite isn't very smart to be based out of there either with this kind of regulation hurting their business, but I digress. Especially since they can no longer make or sell paint based on older color lacquer. David isn't a happy camper. My choices are to send them a part for matching...and no...they are not willing to be responsible for the part while it's in their hands (smart decision that)...and wait up to 3 weeks ... or get a refund after I send the products back at my expense. I suggested that wasn't going to fly. They can pay for shipping back to them. No decision on that yet. So there we are. Guess I'll go for the refund unless someone has a small piece of 1989 plastic body in Dull Blue Cocktail they want to ship to Color-Rite for me. Now to find another paint supplier that isn't located in California......and understands customer service a wee bit better than Color-Rite. Stay tuned....

:sign yeah that:

They were both horrible off road...sigh...

PFD file.... RSV HD rating.pdf

Great! Don't forget pictures. We have a saying here: "If there aren't any pics, it didn't happen." Grins!

Pima County here in Tucson area just made it illegal to text and drive. We have to many bicycle and motorcycle people getting hit by cars in Tucson. Good on Austin, TX!

> No, not hurting the bike at all if the clutch basket/straight cut gears is the source of the whine. Suggest you do the normal things we all do when getting a new scoot. Oil Change, grease things, etc., Manuals can be found here on site...download and enjoy getting to know your new scoot. When done...then start looking into issues that bother you... Oh and join up! Best $12 you will ever spend. We are here to help... [/color]

Me too...

Pucster....she really is a very pretty scoot. Nice that you two were able to get together. Now #6 has an exciting life ahead of her. Miles to go before she sleeps. Lots of scenery to see and explore. Very nice....congrats to the Pucster family!!! P.S. now that you have working vents, don't forget to open them when you park so the engine heat doesn't melt the plastic vent! BTW, that's another thing my wifemate likes about the 1st gen over the 2nd gen...adjustable heaters for winter riding!