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Rocket

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  1. That will also probably be Friesman1, heading to Ventureswest soon.:stirthepot:
  2. I had suggested to the Yamaha Canada reps at the rally, the ability to have either footing position, that could be an option. Now it is wait & see what happens.
  3. Including to the rotor itself $$$$$$. I'm not positive on some specifics with the 2nd gens, but I'd say you would have to unbolt the right rear saddle bag to get at the rotor & caliper. Remove rear caliper from its mount point (do not dis-connect the brake line), push the caliper pistons back into the housing, after loosening the rear master cylinder cover (allowing air & exess fuild to flow out). I normally use waterpump pliers, with a cloth between the jaw & finished surface of the caliper housing & do it with the old pads still in place. Replace the pads & start re-installing & tighten master cylinder cover.
  4. The 2nd gear fix, is the same components, as was put into the Vmax & probably the Mk2 (1300). That is, after they figured out where they screwed up, in the first place. No you didn't throw $400 away, a lot will interchange just fine, compared to a 2nd gen engine.
  5. Slightly more mass to move internally (larger engine pistons), they played with the carbs & ignition systems some. The de-tuning begins with the Mk2 & even more with the 2nd gen. If you haven't noticed, the Vmax was based on the Venture 1200 engine, stayed at 1200 for over 20 years, did not change it over to 1300, yet they could have done it. Now if you really want that to fly, put a Vmax motor into it.
  6. Rocket

    SeaFoam?

    NAPA is usually a good source, look at bottom of this page for more Seafoam threads.
  7. Progressive suspension, for the fork springs & a replacement rear shock. There will be other makes too, I think.
  8. Nope, you will not find it there, but you will find the compressor for the CLASS, below the trunk mount, under a black cover. Other work to be done there at a later time (drying out the dessicant). The CB is in the right fairing & there is a cable that connects it to the amp in the left fairing.
  9. Rocket

    WOW!!!

    How many pages of drivel will this one get????????
  10. Rocket

    WOW!!!

    Yup, where is the video link, that you must have forgot to include...
  11. Why should he be any different, than the rest of us....... :mo money:
  12. 1200 Vs 1300 YUP, it will happen...............
  13. Scroll further down, towards bottom of this page for similar threads, it will give you ideas on what to check.
  14. I had no problem getting a printout on mine, only took a couple of minute at the service desk...... Yeah they would probably laugh, at a free fix, but the bike most likely had it done, as well as brake pads changed under warranty.
  15. But with the eyes open & being able to comprehend what is written............ But if your eyesight is going, maybe time to move to something slower, like a 2nd gen.
  16. Rocket

    Got Stalked.

    I handed out a couple cards on my way back, one in Bay City, one at a fuel stop on hwy 11, after leaving Regina. Aside from the one I wrote a note to Squid & left on his door.
  17. It can be checked by vin, at a dealer to see what fixes has been done. If an affected bike has not been done, try it, nothing really to lose, cost wise.
  18. How about just soaking in water, peeling a little off at a time.
  19. It was a tech bulletin item with a new stator also installed. It was performed, as a warranty fix, no matter if bike was still under warranty or not. All bikes in affected year(s), was to be done.
  20. Maybe look in your creek crossing area. As that may put stress on, that it was not designed for.
  21. I saved the info on the CMS Fix as a PDF, it is in this thread....... http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=220464#post220464
  22. I noticed your temp guage was reading low (but not sitting on the peg), maybe cleaning the connection to the sensor will help. Also check the coolant level, you may be low, the sensor needs to be in coolant to function properly.
  23. The locks on the front of the bags hold them in place, can be very stiff if not used & lubed. If the locks will not rotate, you can open the bag & remove the 2 screws that fasten the lock to each bag, then side the bag to the back for removal. If you need to do this, service the locks, so they will function........
  24. The sensor, manifold & compressor is located under your rear trunk mounting rack. There is a plastic cover above it & the rear fender below it.
  25. Gunboats battery was only about 6 months old too..... Try with a borrowed battery & see what the readings are, as this is similar to gunboat's, until Squid tried his battery on the scoot.
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