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Steve: I really like the garmin software (Mapsource) and I will create a route in that software. Once the route is created I plug the garmin into the computer and then the software has a button for uploading to the GPS. Make sure you use lots of waypoints or sometimes the route gets messed up a bit when it recalculates. That unit will save up to 10 routes.

That wiring looks fine to me. From what you are saying you either have a bad solenoid or a bad connection from the solenoid. I know you said it was new but it may be a faulty one.. Or you may have a dirty starter button and it isn't making the solenoid connect. If you are getting the clicking though I'd say the starter button is OK.

:cool10:HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Scott: Robin and I are praying for a full recovery.. Please keep us up to speed on this.. You have "family" here that are very concerned.

Great fun.. Good Ride Good People... lots o food.. yummmmm... All in all a GREAT day.. The rain even held off for most of it.. YAHOO!! When are we gonna do it again?

I'll bring my suit when I come for a visit...

I have a friend (Doug and his wife Caroline) with a wing joining us. They will be bringing something to burn and something to share..

We are planning a ride starting in Caledonia leaving at 10:00 am. Stopping in Niagara on the Lake for a roadside BBQ (bring your own pot luck style). Some folks are starting in Kitchener at the Tim Hortons on Homer Watson Drive (stands up at 8:30) Caledonia is my house.. GPS put in 2 Glenmor Pl. Caledonia.. Actual address is 89.. Bathroom break available.. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LUNCH TO BBQ AND STUFF TO SHARE. Robin and I will have potato salad to share. Cooler will be along to hold refreshments...

We're praying for you Scott. Hopefully they get to it soon enough

This was a few years ago but we went camping like this. Minivan pulling a small fiberglass camper with a sailboat behind it and a canoe on the roof of the Minivan as well as Bicycles on a rack behind the van.. quite a load. In this picture we are parked in front of a Tim Horton's coffee shop where an OPP is having a break.. Guess it's legal in Ontario..

Evan and Anne: This is so much fun.. almost like being there... hmmm no guess not. WISH WE WERE THERE? Yes.. enjoy..

Wow.. This is really sad news.. Prayers going out for him, his family and his friends.. God Bless..

Two different problems. Speedo is mechanical. could be the cable or could be the head unit. Usually the head unit drys out and gets toasted. The brake and signal lights could be a fuse..

a set off a 93 will fit but you need to make a bracket to bolt them to. I did that and am happy. Your 83 mufflers bolt up to the rear foot peg bracket and the 86 and up bolt up to a tab sticking out of the frame. You would most likely need a longer bolt for the frame member where you make up the bracket..

Me Riding solo this week..

Happy Birthday BEN.. Hope it's AMAZING...

Scott: Sorry to hear about this.. If it is a retina problem I'd recommend seeing Dr Martin in Hamilton.. One of the best.. Very important to do this ASAP.. My daughter had symptoms similar to what you are saying and she had a retinal hole in one eye as well as a retinal detachment. He was able to fix both.. but it needs to be done soon. God Bless.. we will be praying for you.. Wayne

Any 2nd gen starter will be a direct fit. it's 4 pole and pinwall usually has a few available on eBay around $50 to $60 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Venture-Royal-Star-1300-STARTER-STARTING-MOTOR-/130314969427?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5760a153&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Venture-Royal-Star-STARTER-STARTING-MOTOR-/130376805195?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5b102b4b&vxp=mtr There are a couple

pushing the pin back in and bending the retainer back into place will get you by probably for the rest of the summer. Don't even have to drain the oil. Gotta take the clutch cover off and leave the bike on the side stand. You may even get lucky if you are careful and not hurt the gasket. (It worked for me). Behind the clutch basket at the bottom right you will see the culprit. A winter project would be to replace that unit. One from a V-Max in the early 2000s is a direct fit and is a cast piece instead of stamped metal so is a permanent fix. The hard part for me was breaking the screw in the middle free. It has loctite on it. Make sure you have a good fit with your screw driver tip and I had to use an impact wrench with some heat to get it free.

Welcome back but I can't figure out why you left in the first place....

Yeah That... If you use a MKII chin you need the crash bars. If you can find a chrome one for the MKI then you can keep your crash bars.. Finding a set of good crash bars can be intimidating.. IF you can find them though I believe it is worth it..

Robin and I are up for a ride tonight

Once I have all the parts in hand I will document and photograph the procedure. I hope to be able to list things item by item. I've had the fairings off many times so the only really hard part is being sure I have everything before I start pulling it apart.

Jim: That might work better. You are close enough for me to come and get them..

Evan (& Anne): WE are watching and reading.. Enjoy your trip... Sounds AWESOME!!