ChiefGunner

No problem. Don’t know where you are, but his shop is only 2.5hrs away from me in Greenville, SC. I was gonna ride the bike down and have him pull it out and put it back in for $50 (his price), but rain said no. I pulled the ECM myself and drove it down and waited while he did it (20 minutes) and had it installed same day.

@Red Rocket I scraped the Magnum system in lieu of the new Ivan’s Tune available for the Venture/Eluder. It’s much better and Ivan even puts a 3rd tune in besides Touring & Sport. It was $371 tax included not including shipping.

@Barney what do you mean by “tricky”? I’ve considered an air ride but haven’t looked deeply into it cuz I didn’t think anything was available.

Well, would like to ride with you guys and then sit around camp visiting for a while before heading back in the evening.

Would like to ride out and join you guys for the day if that’s ok? What would be the best day to come out? Asheville is only about 2hrs from me.

Here’s 55lbs of ribs being smoked for July 4th party.

It’s not just FB that gets their panties in a wad. I was part of a forum that unfortunately was run by liberals. There was a convo about vaccinations and masks. One guy who was a lower admin, I shredded his argument with logic before another senior admin jumped in to help him in his error. The problem was is that these liberals thought that because they were “admin” that their opinion on a subject gave them an unquestionable stance. I’m sorry, but unless you’re dealing with a site policy violation, EVERYTHING an admin says regarding a subject is subject to the same scrutiny as anyone else’s opinion. They didn’t see it that way. Now I’m banned from the site because I wouldn’t cowtow to it. They even lied about a violation I didn’t commit to get me “re-banned” after another admin let me back on. It’s sad and their loss. They even went so far as to block my IP address, so regardless that I can’t post anything, I can’t even look at the site! Talk about petty!

Hey Guys, WHEN is this event again? I don’t think I can stay even for a night but the area is only 1.5hrs from me and I’d love to just shoot out there and spend the day with ya.

Wow @cowpucthat’s a lot of traveling! I’m not sure it’ll take us a “lifetime”. The 8 Western states I have colored in were all done on one 20 day tour. Some places we stayed in up to four days. When on the road though we did average 500-600 miles per day and camped the whole trip. I was much younger then. Now it would be hotel each night and only setting up campsite if we’d be there at least 2 days.

I’ll tell ya @cowpuc I love your map on your “signature”. You’ve been able to do what I’m planning (Lord willing) of doing when I retire. If you’re like me, you only colored in states that you actually rode on 2 wheels in right?

Thanks @cowpuc!

Well, it’s not what I did with my Venture, but what I did to my buddy’s Goldwing. Installed trunk chrome/led trim as well as an XKGlow led light kit. Here’s the video of him showing off his lights. Yes, I wired it up so that all go RED with brakes AND the appropriate side flashes yellow with the turn signals.

Actually @cowpuc he did all that within the program. Fuel proportions, throttle response percentages, changed rev limit from 4500 to 5500 rpm. Also enable cruise to be set at lower speeds and in all gears. It’s pretty different from stock.

Ivan’s Tuning SVTC UPDATE: Just got back from a test ride. WOW! Feels like a new bike! In Touring mode there’s no bog down taking off from start (used to happen occasionally). Power is smooth and linear. Sport mode seems to be more “awake”. Take offs are quicker, more pull bottom & at top end too. No popping on decel, very smooth. The 3rd program he did is crazy! Puts Sport mode to shame. Pulls like a freight train all the way past redline! I had to back off. It was too scary. Gonna take some getting used to. Also, up & down shifting is much smoother. No clunkiness like it used to be. With the drilled pipes you can HEAR the difference in program 3. It has a much faster throttle response and a stronger “roar”! After only a 20 minute ride I can’t say definitively, but it seems like it has less heat than before. I’ll know more when I can ride it for a while and compare. Have to wait until this nasty weather abates before I can really do a test ride. For now, I’m exhilarated with the results!

Hey there @cowpuc! Good to see you here ya lop eared varmint! 😁 I'm hoping to find a break for an hour today to maybe test it. I’m on my way home with module in hand then have to install it. I’m excited because he has put a THIRD tune in here. Touring, Sport & his own. Dyno results look great I can’t wait!

Well, today I disassembled the SVTC to pull the ECM. Tomorrow I’m going down to “Ivan’s Tuning” and going to have him installed his performance mod flash. I had hoped to ride the bike down and have it done then ride it home but severe weather going through the area necessitated a change in plans. He said it should only take about 15-20 minutes to complete it. The real bummer is that I may not get to test it until Monday.

Just remove or disconnect the alarm speaker behind the left saddlebag.

Dude! @Joe in WV you’re “preachin” good! Couldn’t have said it better myself. Rev TJ

Well @circa1968 I feel your pain. Lived in SanDiego and surround counties for 31yrs before retiring from the Navy in 98. The sprawl, the illegals, the insane regulations and policies I saw coming in over the years was sad. We left to North Carolina in 2009 and I know it hasn’t got better since then. California has become a “GRANOLA BOWL”! Nothing but NUTS, FRUITS & FLAKES!!

Yeah, apparently I do too @Marcarl😁 The white van is my work truck for my business.

Thanks @Woody!

Well, despite the custom seat and the console wrap along with the saddlebag lowers of course the trailer had to have a matching bra. Today completes the “wrapping” as I had the spoiler on the trailer wrapped to match the bra. Loving the look.

UPDATE: Well, after warming the light up in the oven at 200 degrees for 10 minutes to soften the seal and get it apart I find the LEDs are mounted to a sealed circuit board with no access to connect a remote sequencing module. That being said, here’s what’s up. My wife was a circuit board designer in Space Systems at General Dynamics for many years, and my background in electro-mechanical engineering hope is not lost. I’ve designed a sequential light circuit and with the board measurements now complete the wife is going to lay out the circuit within the size/shape parameters needed, and then we’ll send it out for production. Once we get the prototype back and installed, I’ll use video of my bike as advertising. This will work out for the best as it will truly be “plug n play”. Just remove 5 screws, unplug the light, install the new and plug it in, that’s it. If this goes as well as hoped, I plan on creating the same thing for the mirror turn signals. Thanks for your patience while we get this perfect.

Yamaha has issued a “Service Bulletin” regarding the starter. Some have had issues and some have not. Type in your VIN# and check. NOTE: unlike a “recall” which is safety related and ALL vehicles must have it done, a “Service Bulletin” may apply only to certain bikes and is VALID ONLY WHILE BIKE IS UNDER WARRANTY PERIOD. https://www.yamaha-dealers.com/public/web/techpubs/nhtsaPublications.html