Zelthian

On my (admittedly overly-beefy) computer, it can be 30 seconds between from the time I launch the toolbar program until it recognizes the USB drive.

No problem. The 20k EVO is about $30 cheaper than the 30k, so you do save a little money.

As far as I've been able to determine, the 20K is just a 30k without the mesh features.

I have this same issue even with sidetone off. It's an artifact of the reality that, while it works, it wasn't made specifically for the Venture. I'm experimenting with having the phone connected to the Venture for messaging (SMS) announcement and caller ID, but also to my Sena to take the actual phone calls to mitigate this issue.

Emphasis mine. The way you worded your question gave the impression the 2012 RSV was a 7-pin. I got confused. That said, if the 2012 Venture 5-pin is the same as the Goldwing 5-pin, then it SHOULD work. Sadly, the only way to be sure is to test it. Amazon does have a return policy...

I honestly have no idea. For your 2012 RSV (assuming it has a 7-pin connector per your question), it would have to be the same pinout/cable as modern 7-pin Harleys. The problem is, according to the J&M site, all 1980-2017 Goldwings have 5-pin connectors, which strongly suggests that your 7-pin RSV does not match any known Goldwing.

My best guess is no. My gut tells me that the firmware on the two versions, or perhaps even the hardware, would be different between the two; otherwise, they wouldn't go through the trouble of selling two versions and even giving each a different accent color. I haven't transmitted on the CB yet, but I HAVE listened to CB conversations and taken phone calls with my phone connected into the bike with this setup. I don't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to transmit on the CB and have the audio from your heatset go through.

Octane has nothing to do with mileage (directly) and everything to do with knock prevention. It's a rat hole. That said, I use 91 only. Yesterday's ride through 6 mountain passes over 10,000 feet yielded 49.9 mpg. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

If you're going the BT heatset / Sena adapter (Freewire) route, you don't need that cable you linked to. The Sena Freewire comes with the cable that connects the Freewire to the bike. The "cable" you linked to would hardwire a Sena bluetooth helmet mount to the bike, bypassing the Freewire. I'm also a proponent of the belief that, for the best experience, certain parts should be paired with other parts from the same manufacturer (in general). In that regard, I would recommend either the Sena 20s EVO or the Sena 30K, whichever fits better into your needs for rider-rider and/or rider-passenger communication.

I have a patch on my vest: "Love is blind. Marriage is an eye-opener."

I consistently get between 37 and 47 MPG, depending on headwinds and... erm, how heavy I get on the throttle... *cough*

The post is here: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?135689-Take-your-2018-Star-Venture-wireless-with-Sena-Freewire I have two Sena Freewires, one for me and one for the passenger. They work great, though we use the headset for comm instead of routing through the bike. The system on the Venture doesn't have enough bluetooth "bandwidth" to allow pairing with headsets. Using bluetooth adapter on the headset ports is the only way to get bluetooth headset support on the bike.

Not sure what you're asking here. Dual-audio just means the driver and passenger can control which audio source they listen to. With dual-audio off, what ever the driver has selected is what the passenger hears. If you don't ride with a passenger, this feature doesn't offer anything meaningful.

I'm not sure... if it fits, and it works.....

Herein lies the issue. I would argue two things: - Lab tests aren't a reliable indication of real-world usage - The differences don't necessarily translate into better real-word protection In my book, any test that would sway my opinion would need to be a long-term real-world guy-riding-the-bike test using the same exact motorcycle/engine with the different oils, and be a long-term enough to show the differences in wear (50,000 miles? 100,000 miles?). I remain skeptical of lab-only tests/demonstrations, and I typically categorize these as nifty marketing techniques (see my comments on another thread on the Royal Purple "one-armed-bandit" friction test). Without this kind of real-world, long-term test, we're back to marketing and religion. Again, this is just my view on things. On this we can agree. Subjective observations that can be verified by others (my transmission whine was greatly reduced after changing to a different oil) can be useful, though.

No kidding. I did the math, and if you get all the Ness stuff it comes out to about $1480. I can think of a lot of other things I can do with $1480.

I have no experience with these two products (I wear a helmet), but I have owned several Sena products, and from what I can see on the website, here are my thoughts: The SPH10 has a dial for control, an AUX (MP3) port and a traditional microphone on a boom. The Expand has buttons for control, no AUX port and a more stable-looking shorty microphone. I'm guessing the Expand is the newer model, given the naming convention and the move towards buttons, but that's just a guess.

A note to everybody: The discussion of "which oil should I use" is a oft-repeated rat-hole. I'm surprised at how much these things become like religion: Oil, tires... I'm sure there has to be other areas of bike ownership as well (besides Harley fans, I mean). What matters in oil is that it meets the guidelines laid out in the owners manual: Viscosity, API SG or better, JASO MA or better (MA2). After that, everything is religion: Brands, dino/semi-synthetic/synthetic, everything. And everyone is welcome to their religion. Some religions are more expensive than others, but if you're like me and don't mind spending the money at the Alter Of Synthetic OilTM, then that's your business. It's my bike, and I'll spend my money as I see fit, thank you very much. Am I going to look down at someone else because they use dino oil? Certainly not. ....Well, if they try to use car oil, maybe I'll look down on them a little...

Found it. Very interesting, though you have to register before your first scheduled service, and use yamalube oil and filters. I am disqualified on both counts. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

That seems... a little dubious, legally. Do you have a link or document that describes this program?

Royal Purple Max Cycle 10w-40, this time around. Next change I'm going to try Amsoil, and then probably Redline after that.

I've read the warranty on my new Venture several times (both the first year and extend) and spoke to my dealership service department. Stay within the specified viscosity range in the manual and follow the service intervals and you'll be ok. Beyond that, make sure you're using motorcycle oil (obviously) with the required API/JASO ratings. They'll be printed on the bottle. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Aaaaaaaand I really should read the original post in the thread. *sigh*

I didn't see this called out (I only skimmed the thread, didn't watch the videos, cuz I'm lazy), but here is an equation everyone should know: HP = Torque x RPM ÷ 5252 Reference here: http://www.epi-eng.com/piston_engine_technology/power_and_torque.htm Now, that being said, horsepower is just a function of torque and RPM. So the more torque you make higher in the RPM band, the more peak horsepower the engine will make. This is just math. Thing is, torque in the low part of the RPM band is what gets you going from a standing start. What matters is a broad torque curve, knowing what your torque curve is and using it skillfully as you accelerate. In day-to-day use, high peak horsepower way up in the RPM band is really useless. (Unless ALL your torque is up there, then you just have a high-revving engine, shift accordingly, etc etc etc).

The toolbox utility is just for navigation updates (i.e., maps), not updates to the entire infotainment system. You can download that update and find a walk-through on how to apply it here: https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/transcontinental-touring/pages/infotainment-software-update