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    Tommy I hate to say it but the Gen 1 bikes have their exhaust directly under the frame so my lift won't work on them. Not sure here but I think all 1st gen people just lift their bikes directly up under the exhausts. Then there's that center stand to get around too. Would a 1st genner please step in and correct me if I'm wrong. Larry
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    Thanks for the heads up Beer30. I think it's been less than a year since I first made the standard model. I didn't go public selling any until Sept of this year so you may well be right about me having some recourse here. Defineately the freestanding version was brought out withing the last month or two. I had my drawing on the site here as well as Bill04's version prior the the sites crash. In fact Bill added legs to my version of adapter before I offered any to sell. So not a totaly original idea there. I will do some checking on this avenue that you've brought up and I thank you for bringing it to my attention. Larry
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    Monsta to answer your question about the bike being level when using the adapter. YES. But the floor has to be level as well as is in most cases I would think.So if you jack up the bike with the adapter on, regardless how much, it'll be as level as your floor is. I had thought of getting a centerstand for my bike once just to be able to check oil levels quicker. But since having an adapter I really feel no need for one now. Sure I bet I could use one on say a trip. Larry
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    Well guys I guess it had to happen sooner or later when you have a product as good as mine is. No this seller isn't me in disguise. This seller has copied my idea to the "T" it appears. So he is either a member here or someone from the Delphi fourm Royal Star Venture & Tour Deluxe who has taken my design and is now making and selling them on E-Bay. As to this being 'half the price' that is debateable. My prices including shipping and pay pal fees if used. So that being said the guy is undercutting me by $5. or less as it costs me about $3 in fees at Pay Pal with shipping charges varying dependant on the shipped distance from Michigan. As noted I have added the freestanding version as requested by several members. Wonder how long the copy cat will take to latch onto that one too? Oh well I have no patient rights on it so that being said I'm out of luck if someone copies my ideas. For those who have purchased my adapter to date I thank each and every one of you. To those who are considering buying one I hope you will consider buying from me as a fellow member here. I have made a couple changes in how I'm currently building mine from the previous ones sold. One was to reduce weight to make them easier to put on & off and at the same time hold costs down for raw materials and shipping. Nothing lost in the strength or quality of my adapters between the newer ones and the early ones. Other changes I'm making I will keep to myself for now. One other thing I'll mention before closing on this subject is that I have told Don before that I will be donating an adapter to be given away. I'm going to make that one as a special edition model. It will probably be given out at the International Rally this next July. Thanks for all the support from you guys. Larry
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    That's cool Monsta. Now where was Mr Photo 01 when I needed a tip like that? Could have saved some big bucks. Larry
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    Monsta that's pretty much what I did to my bike as well. Actually I still used the marker on the sides and picked up a second set and mounted them on my top rail in back of the bags. I used the led lights that fit the Wings. JC Whitney sells em. Exspensive buggers thou. I also drilled a hole in the rails, running wire thru them and out up front exiting near the fender. Did the electrical hook ups under the seat. I've got some pics here on the site in one of the rear light posts. Also have a Show Chrome License with red led as a running light and additional turn lights on it, the oem spolier light bar as running/brake light, an a red lead strip light under the trunk for an additional 3rd brake light. I wanted to be seen as well. Oh and added the yellow led lights to the front fork reflectors too. Larry
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    I've got the Kury Offsets with the Pilot Pegs on my RSV. I think those are 1 " as well. As to the bars flexing. Yes they did, but no more. I've found a solution for that problem. Here's what I did. I bought a pair of chrome 3 piece clamps in 1" from a local bike shop, then took a piece of 10 gauge (aprx 1/8") stainless steel cut to the width of the clamps and run it to the bottom of the floorboard brackets. Drilled a hole through the bracket and attached the end of the stainless strip. Anyhow my footrests and bars are rock solid now. I also did this mod for Denden here on the site. I should have a post here on that topic & pics unless it was lost in the sites crash. I'll check later and if it's gone will do another writ up on it. Larry
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    What size kits are you guys buying? Small, standard, master? I know it depends on the amount of work one has to do but I'm thinking of getting a kit to have 'on hand' for those smaller emergencies. Larry
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    Beer that was me who was talking with you about the bags. Although I have a BestEm bag I might well be interested in getting one of yours when you finalize the bag. You do have some great ideas there with your construction method. I'll be keeping an eye open on this thread (or new one) for when you do get something made up. Larry
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    I agree there that I may have had second thoughts of getting mine had I also known of this problem. I have used it without any bungies as well and just kept an eye on it . Even then I had to keep readusting the velcro straps. That's when I decided to add the net and on later uses I added the webbed straps. It's good now but shouldn't have been required I think. Personally I think that the bag is made for something else and the company advertises it to fit the Venture's rack because they figure it's close enough. Larry
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    Robert, I've got the same one and like you was concerned about losing the bag while traveling. I used some bungie cords to secure it the first couple of times I had it on. Since then I've made up a set of web straps and quick disconnect buckles and that is so much better. I run one strap length wise and two near the ends around the bag. I also weave the web straps thru the rack to help keep them in place. One end of the quick disconnects alow for cinching the webbing snug after hooking them together. There may be some better ways to secure the bag or whatever but this method does make for a very secure set up. I have also used the webbed bungie nets before too. Normaly for say a jacket on top of the bag. Larry
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    While the bike is still under warranty I'd suggest taking at look at what might be a very simple fix. Brake switch, vacuum hose , etc as other suggested. One reason for checking some of the things yourself is you'll become familiar with the various components of the bike so if for some reason you're away from your home area you might be able to fix something yourself. Nothing like having a problem and being at the mercy of a dealer while say on a trip. If you can't locate the problem then by all means let a qualified mechanic check it out. Larry
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    Ok couple of questions here. Well a few more than a couple. First off is this mod a way of leveling the bike as opposed to raising the rear with the extended shock links? 2nd does this lower the saddle height for thos who are verticaly challenged? 3rd what about the ground clearances when cornering? 4th how was the road handling/steering afterward on lowering the front? Larry
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    Here's a more recent post concerning my lift adapters - http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1509 I also have an ad in the classifieds section here giving more details, etc. about the two models I currently make. Here's the link to the ad. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=69&cat=7 Larry
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    Yep took a aluminum block , drilled, cut, & polished as you did. I can put my cover on with it as is but if needed to lower it it's just a simple matter of loosening one screw. Oh yea I'll second that comment on fine work, great ideas, & craftmanship. Larry
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    Added my pics to the first post I put on here. Very similar wouldn't you say Beer? Larry
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    Nice and it's almost exactly like the one I made last summer. We must be thinking alike as I was short of funds so did almost the same thing as you did Beer. Aluminum block drilled and mounted same as you did. Not sure of the size right offhand. I run a threaded rod thru a piece of stainless tubing, acorn nuts top & bottom. A plastic washer at the top and a plastic washer with a tight fit rubber washer under the flag. My flag is the one Eddie sold with the VentureRiders.org. logo on it. Now I need to make another for an American flag. I'll post a pic of mine later. Larry
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    Same goes for the bikes tires to and not just the riders footing. Be especialy watchfull for the leaf piles that people put out to the road edges/curbs. Larry
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    Sorry just saw this post but will answer your question anyhow. I suppose you could use the 1 1/2" thou it may be a bit tight under the frame. Also using the 1 1/4" allows jack usage as it is whereas using larger sizes would in all probability require you to drive up on a 2x6 board. The 1 1/4" size is a perfect fit for the frame. Larry
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    Guys I've added a free standing model to choose from now due to several requests by various members here. To find out more info on this either go over to the classified section where I have my ad or go back to page 1 of this post. For those of you have already bought a lift adapter from me and would like to upgrade to the free standing model send me a e-mail and we'll work out something. Thanks to everyone Larry
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    That was Bill04's drawing where he added bolt on legs to his model of my adapter. Here's a link to the topic which also shows his drawing -- http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=555&highlight=Bill04 If I didn't weld on a stud for a leg to slip onto I would probably use his method of bolting a set of legs on. My idea would be to have the stud welded in place, lift the bike high enough, slip the legs over the studs, then lower the bike. Height of the tires off the ground to be decided yet. Guess I better get back to the drawing board here. Larry
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    Glad to hear everyone is with their lift adapters so far. I do appricate hearing your comments, whether good or bad. And if anyone has any ideas for improving them even more I'll be happy to listen. I have thought of adding legs to them so that the jack could be removed . Haven't had enough free time to work out the details there yet. Mean Dog you got a loooong wait ahead of you for that commison. Sorry Pal. Larry
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    I'm pretty sure that's with both filters. It's the only way I've seen them sold anyhow. looks like that is the going rate for them at the moment. You might get em cheaper by waiting for a deal but I've never seen them for less that $65 + shipping. The one link I posted above was already at $60 with 10 bidders going after them. So who knows where that'll go. Larry
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    Here's one on E-Bay too -- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-N-Air-Filter-Yamaha-Royal-Star-Venture-1300-YA-1399_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35597QQihZ011QQitemZ320031877618QQrdZ1 Have to out bid a few others thou. Buy it now pricing -- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-N-Air-Filter-Yamaha-Royal-Star-Venture-1300-YA-1399_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35597QQihZ010QQitemZ200031157294QQrdZ1 Be sure to check shipping when factoring in total costs too.Some sellers do have inflated shipping charges. Larry
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    Ian I did a quick check with the USPS website and got this report for shipping costs-- http://ircalc.usps.gov/intl_speed.asp?CID=10142&MailType=package&Pounds=12&Ounces=8 While I would gladly sell you a lift, the costs with the shipping might be a bit too much. If that's the case I could send you the plans and perhaps you could find a shop or someone over in your area that could make one up just like mine here. Let me know and I'll work with you on this. Larry
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