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    How much ya wanna bet that job is probably being done by an illegal from south of the boarder. What I don't understand is why Homeland Security is tighter than a frog's a$$ with Canada, and like a sieve with Mexico... They should just rename the southern boarder the 'Santa Ana Freeway'.... Oooop's that might not be politically correct...
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    What's a fair eyebrow????????????
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    I didn't check but I will.... If they're not availble thru Yamaha, try West Marine. They carry 1/4" flat rubber washers that should fit beneath the trunk ... A lot cheaper than $20 PT Barnum bucks....
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    What can I say... I was dropped on my head when I was a baby....... Look familiar???
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    7psi... or less... is pro'bly what the psi ended up at by the time the coupler was unscrewed from the shraeder valve stem. Truth be know it could be anything. The needle bounced from 0psi to 10psi on every stroke. Stop pumping and it sat on zero. Although I really wonder about the 7# max limit?? The 1stGen's will go to 17psi. Same on the rear. 2nd=57psi max, 1st=71psi max. And those 1st's are on the center stand. Pro'bly raises up even higher when set back on the side stand and gets warm. Regardless of what the psi's are, like I said... the pump sucks.... Condor.... who don't need no pigmies.....
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    Needed an air shock pump for the '99, and found one on Ebay #360254648832 for about half the price Harley was asking.... for what looked like the same they have except this one was silver... Finally got it, and it's terrible. It was rated 0-60psi, but had to pump like he!! the get the front forks up to 10# and I gave up trying to get the rear shock past 35#. I wouldn't recommend this pump to anyone. I'm going to go visit a bicycle shop to see what they have.... You know what they say...Experience is costly. Hope this keeps another member from making the same mistake....
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    I know this thread was started last year, but ran across it a couple of weeks ago. Even though the PO had the trunk bottom replaced under warantee, on the new2me '99RSV, I checked just make sure they had put in the plates etc. A quick peek revealed that they hadn't, so I ordered the parts on the above list while having the tires R&R'd last week. Went out yesterday to install the plates and after closer inspection I found hair line cracks around the screws and washers!! Chem welded the cracks and installed the parts. This board saved my a$$ again.
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    Condor replied to bnice273's topic in Watering Hole

    I don't believe that they ever made a pillow top in tan for the MM.
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    About 3 months ago one of the clerks told me they were selling 'Prefered' customer memberships, and will soon stop sending out the flyers. $29 bucks per year if I remember correctly. I've also started seeing HF pages in all sorts of magazines. Motorcycle, boating, etc. I haven't been approached to buy a membership lately, but it looks like the flyers have stopped. I buy a lot of little doo-dad stuff from HF, and I think I have one each of everything in the catalog. I already have a bunch of tools/equipment, so couldn't see needing anything big in the long run.. So I passed on joining.... besides I'm broke.
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    Hey Chris, You're going to have to remove the middle gear cover to get to the selector on the casing. The attached pics show what to look for. You'll need to pick up an 'O' ring from Yamaha, a middle gear cover gasket, and might as well get a fresh crush washer for the bottom screw on the cover. If the plastic board is still OK, then it's just a matter of pulling the selector out and replacing the 'O' ring while hanging on the wiring.. Long needle nose.... If the board is broken it can be repaired. I remember one member backing it with an thin aluminum plate. Others have used plastic weld. It's best to try and repair while hanging, otherwise you'll need to unplug the part and get it out of there. The pig tail is about 14" long. I found an extra on Ebay for $5 bucks plus a couple of bucks shipping. I haven't seen any lately, but summers coming. Things will pick up. Hope this helps. And let me know if there's anything else I may have overlooked.
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    Heal up quick Earl. I feel your pain..... Uhh?? Nope that's mine.
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    Forget the gauge. How much fuel did it take to top it off for miles traveled??? You need to get down to the basics and figure out exactely how many miles you are actually getting to the gallon. 'About's' don't count. My '83 will get 150 miles to the last bar. Top it off, and it only takes 3.0 to 3.4 gallons. It's a 5 gallon tank. Depending on riding milage can range from 38mpg on the slab at 75mph to 50mpg riding in the mountain twisties and never getting into 5th and very little 4th.
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    How much are you taking when you refill?? And are you runing around town in 5th gear??
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    Yep, broke mine too. I did get the pipe expanded. I used an air impact, and probably overkill... I'd suggest if anyone's going to buy one of these things to use it quick and then take it back to HB for a refund.... after it breaks...
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    I love to play along with these jerks. Make them think they've hooked a sucker.... They finally quit answering their email. I also use a hotmail address.
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    The only question I have with a taller 6th gear on a Ventuer is... Why is changing to a lower V-Max/FJR final so appealing? Also... because these V4's perform best at higher RPM ranges... wind resistence, and higher engine loads will cause the gas milage to tank..... 2
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    This reminds me of that tune .... In the year 2525 if man is still alive... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izQB2-Kmiic]YouTube- Zager And Evans - In The Year 2525[/ame]
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    Had the same problem. Wrestled with it for what seems like forever on the '91. There were 2 leaks, and then a 3rd developed before all the holes in the dyke were plugged. Check the gear selector sensor on the engine casing behind the middle gear cover. Check the wire feed plug into the stator. A new sensor 'O' ring solved the main leak. We used Herb's cut-away cover to finally locate it. Then the OEM middle gear cover started leaking like a sieve. A fresh middle gasket, new crush washer on the bottom screw, and RTV on the lower half of the gasket sealed everything up. It still marks it's spot with about one drop every week or so. But frankly Charlotte I don't give a d@mn.....
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    I had low vacuum at idle with my '83. Concerning at first, but like your's it ran great. So I just followed CarbTune's suggestion, turned the gauge upside down, and sync'd it.
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    Better late than never Larry. Had to go out and buy a '99 just to be able to order a set... I just Paypal'd you the funds. Many Thanks
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    I guess I lucked out. After reading all the reports posted here over the years about the dreaded 'whine'...'chirp' I expected to be another RSV owner standing in line with a complaint. Not so... ... Knock on wood. My new2me '99RSV #81 w/47,000 miles doesn't sound any different than any of the 1stGens I owned. An ever so slight 'turbo' whine sound at lower RPM's, and completely gone at mid to high engine speeds. I estimate the sound to be... since there is no tach... below 2000 rpm. I'm a happy camper. If I did get one that made the noise one of the things I'd contimplated was putting a 1stGen clutch basket and clutch in it to see if things didn't improve. Now I guess I don't have to...
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    Maybe an aftermarket with a longer arm??
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    I'm pretty much an ATGATT guy, but it's a PITA putting all the stuff on just to ride a couple of blocks for local errands.... so I take the car. Full gear on day rides and overnighters.
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