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Still riding. 2007 venture. 90000 miles so far. Been an amazing machine. Sure appreciate all the threads and advise on this site. Jr

Thanks Don. I wondered that. Is there any stretch of it that's kind of nice and follows the lake? Can always deek down to the interstate.

Heading to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Coming around from Detroit. Plan on riding Rte 6 along Lake Erie from Sandusky over to Cleveland. Has anyone ridden this? If so any suggestions on things to see or do or avoid. Thanks JR

Been working away at replacing bulbs with LEDs. I did the headlight and passing lights last week but its been so cold up here I cant ride to test it out. Plan on reporting back once I get a night ride in. I now am moving onto the signals and am hoping for some feedback and tips. I plan on using these for the front signals. https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/tail-brake-turn/1157-switchback-led-bulb-dual-function-60-smd-led-tower-a-type-bay15d-retrofit-car/1915/4479/ And these on the rear signals. https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/tail-brake-turn/7507-py21w-led-bulb-18-smd-led-tower-bau15s-retrofit-car/527/1703/ So my question is this. I was going to install two resistors shown below where everything plugs in for the front lights behind the fairing for right and left. Seems like a good spot to put them cuz there is room. Will these be sufficient to deal with the hyper flashing/self cancelling issue or do I need 2 more resistors at the back too? Resistors. https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/flashers-load-resistors/led-light-load-resistor-kit-led-turn-signal-hyper-flash-warning-fix/190/831/ Thoughts and advice appreciated. JR

Agreed Jeff. Dont want to compromise the heatsink in any way. I just had a chat with the Superbright LED rep who really had no opinion. They say the heatsink will get to 100 F. So its a personal choice. I think I will try to modify the boot so it covers the bulb where it goes in the housing but does not comprimise the heatsink. Dont want water in the headlight housing. Time will tell.

Thanks for all the input. Lots of us doing this upgrade so I appreciate the feedback. I look forward being able to have better lighting at night. Seems superbright in the daylight so hopefully cagers will see us coming too. There is no fan on this bulb. So melting the rubber maybe a concern. Don't want water getting in there either. I will contact the company and check what they have to say and update the post with pics. JR

Just replaced mine with these in amber. Very bright. JR https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-spot-flood/weatherproof-par36-led-bulb-60-watt-equivalent-screw-pin-led-flood-light-bulb-670-lumens/3646/#tab/Reviews

I'm upgrading to a new LED headlight bulb. Bulb fits fine but I am unable to get the rubber boot over the heatsink on the LED bulb. Has anyone else had similar issues when upgrading? Reviews on the vendors website indicate this bulb has been installed on a Venture successfully. Is the boot necessary or can it be left off? Suppose I could cut it to make it slip over. Picture attached showing new bulb in housing, old one removed, boot in hand. Any help or opinions would be appreciated. Thanks JR https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/motorcycle-high-beam-and-low-beam-headlight-bulb/motorcycle-led-headlight-conversion-kit-h4-led-headlight-bulb-conversion-kit-with-compact-heat-sink/3930/8566/#/tab/Reviews

Possible Christmas present for me from me. LOL. Does anyone have expereince with these LED replacements for there headlight and driving lights? Seem reasonably priced. https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/landscape-bulbs/weatherproof-par36-led-bulb-70-watt-equivalent-bi-pin-led-flood-bulb-lan/3647/ https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/front-inner-turn-signal-light-bulb/motorcycle-led-headlight-conversion-kit-h4-led-headlight-bulb-conversion-kit-with-flexible-tinned-copper-braid/2781/

How about a radar detector?

I'm sure other will weigh in to but here is my experience so far. I wouldn't be overly concerned about the tan color of the oil. Sound like the color of mine when I change it. I check to see if the magnetic drain plug has any filings on it. Nothing to speak of so far. I have also changed mine every year simply because it is such a small amount and easy to do. Fill it till it overflows. Currently have 75000 miles on bike most pulling a trailer with no rear end issues. I have also read the same info you have on the shaft connecting the yoke to the rear diff. I use Honda Moly 60 and grease the front splines. I agree that the gear on the diff side of the shaft gets oil from the rear diff through a small hole. Having said that I use a very small amount of Moly 60 on that gear if the shaft does pop out before reassembling. Also gives you a chance to inspect it to if you pull it out. Any Moly on that gear is just going to end up mixing with the rear diff oil which wont hurt it. Ive even heard of people adding moly to the gear oil. I dont do that cuz its so easy to change the oil and check the magnet every year for any evidence of filings, water,etc. Thats my 2 cents worth. Good luck. JR

Im pretty much positive Garmin has given up on Xm. The XM radio incorporated into the Zumo is a great feature for us. I transfer it to my truck and car when not on the bike. Only one plan that way. The Zumo 665 was the last one with XM I believe and it is discontinued. The new Zumos have Pandora or something like that which I suspect would chew through data on a phone plan. Also living in Canada not sure we could even get it. I plan on nursing my zumo 550 along as long as possible. Garmin no longer refurbs them but there is a place n Minnesota that does. I have heard good things about them. http://www.palmdr.com/cart/repair-services-gps-repairs-c-31_32.html Wireless sounds great but has to integrate bluetooth wise with so many things. Intercom/music/GPS/phone. I keep reading and asking questions. It all started with looking at a helmet replacement. LOL

Thanks everybody for weighing in. I contacted Sierra Electronics as they sell the Bell Mag 9 and the JM audio systems. According to them the JM wired headsets will not fit on the Mag 9 only the SENA system. They indicated Bell is aware of this and plan on making some mods so the JM system will work. I have not tried a wireless system and am unaware of a setup that will duplicate what I have now. The JM wired system works so well with the venture and my Garmin Zumo 550/XM radio setup, along with the buddy rich cable and Mic mutes. Phone works well too. I don't see how a wireless system can improve on it much. Unfortunately Garmin no longer makes a XM setup for their new Zumo's so when my 550 packs it in I will have to explore new options. Has anyone had a similar setup to this and transitioned to wireless. Has it worked out?

Thinking of buying some new helmets. Currently have HJC- AC3 which are 8 years old. Have the basic J and M Headsets as well. Both have functioned well but are getting dated. I have tried the Bell Mag 9 on and like it but haven't rode with it on yet.. I'm wondering if anyone else has this helmet and what their experience is? Good and Bad? A few reviews I have read indicate they are a bit noisy??? Also wondering if anyone has fitted them with a JM headset? Any input appreciated. Thanks Jim

Where did you get the plate frame?