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Time to grease Clutch Hub Drive Pins
Freebird replied to jryan's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
and YES....it really should be covered under warranty because there is a TSB on it. Some dealers fight it, some just jump on it and get it done. -
Is it the fast silver or the dark pink? Wonder if BradT will see this.
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There was actually an article in Popular Science about two months ago about a new steam engine that a guy has patented. He already has contracts with some yard equipment manufacturers. Nothing automotive yet. It doesn't use batteries but does use a small gasoline motor and superheat water. According to the article, it was very fuel efficient.
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Yea...I remember doing that when I was a lot younger...me and this girl spun the bottle and then....uh.....never mind....
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LOL...yea...I'll have to admit that the number 4 has been the biggest seller in that product line. I don't work on commission though so it really hasn't helped me personally. Actually, we sell a lot of the changeable letters but it's a very small part of our business. A lot of the stations have gone to the electronic signs.
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Come on now folks, let's not turn this into a debate about which party is to blame, which president is to blame, etc. A blind hog could have seen this coming 40 years ago and nobody on either side has done anything.
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HEY...I KNOW I KNOW... that's Peter Fonda.
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Set the Float Levels on QuickSilver
Freebird replied to V7Goose's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
No problem. I'll put it out now so that I don't forget it. Old age is a terrible thing. -
Set the Float Levels on QuickSilver
Freebird replied to V7Goose's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Thanks for the suggestion. I copied it to the tech library but only to one place as a new entry. -
HEY HEY HEY....there will be on "wingin" around here. At the very least, it needs to be Venture Wingin that way we can all participate.
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A question about radio antenna
Freebird replied to Oldseadog's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
You do not need a special antenna for the radio. As for adding a CB, you can try to find all the various parts needed to add a factory CB...you will have to resort to Ebay to do that and it may take awhile and is a decent sized job. The other option would be to add a J&M unit that simply mounts to the handlebars. In either case, you will need to add a second antenna for the CB or use some combination antenna with a splitter designed for that purpose. You can find them at http://www.sierra-mc.com -
Could you give us a link of one that is doing that?
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I honestly don't think that it makes a major difference. Maybe a little but to me, not really noticeable. No, you don not have to rejet.
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Intermittent Radio Channel Selection
Freebird replied to Seaking's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I don't have an answer for you but mine did the same thing last year while in Colorado. Eileen and I got caught in some very heavy rain one day and that is when it happened to me. I had actually forgotten about it. I had every intention of trying to open it up and run a bead of silicone or something around it to ensure that it is sealed good. After we got out of the rain and things dried up, it worked fine and hasn't happened since. -
There are a lot of filters that will work for you. I use the Walmart ST7317. Other choices are: Brand Part Number Baldwin B1400 Fram PH6017A Napa Gold #1358 Perf-Form PFJ503 Purolator PL14612 (2.5 inches long) Purolator ML16819 WIX 51358 Yamaha 3FV-13440-00-00 AC Delco PF2135 Amsoil SMF103 Carquest 85358 Honda 15410-MJC-00 K&N KN-303 or Chrome KN-303C STP SMO 17 Bosch 3300 (2.5 inches long) Mobile M1-108 (2.5 inches long)
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The problem is, people on BOTH SIDES of this issue do not agree with much of what you just said. That's OK though but the bigger problem is that there are a few folks that seem to take those disagreements to heart and it has turned into nothing but nasty and sarcastic comments back and forth. That is what I don't want to see and that is what a few cannot seem to refrain from doing. As for the second gens being used mostly for cruising down the freeways, you need to get out and ride with some of us. From what you say, you would be very surprised.
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Look in the left menu. "Members Map". Don
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Don't you want another RSV? I just got an email from a member who wants to trade his 2000 MM RSV for a burgundy Nomad. Also, if any member is interested, here is the info he gave me. "i want to trade my 2000 VENTURE MM, WITH 22,000 MILES ON IT, ITS IN EXCELLENT COND. I WANT KAWASAKI NOMAD 2000 MODEL THAT IS BURGANDY IN COLOR. MY VENTURE IS A VERY GOOD BIKE, BUT IT A LITTLE TALL FOR ME, I HAD A NOMAD A FEW YEARS AGO AND IT FIT ME PERFECT. CAN ANYONE HELP me? enforcers i'm im eastern nc"
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I changed to Mobil 1 motorcycle specific at the second oil change. That being said, I would really have no problem doing it on the first change. These modern engines don't require the "break in" time like older engines did. As for a filter wrench, I don't even bother with one. I have a large pair of Channel Lock pliers that I use to remove the old filter. New filter is put on and tightened only by hand. I do get it TIGHT but you can get it plenty tight without a filter wrench and often people over tighten them with filter wrenches.
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There are so many places to look and none will be easy to find the problem because the gas evaporates so quickly that it's sometimes hard to see where it is leaking. Start with what has already been posted. Also check that the carbs are seated well in the rubber boots at the bottom AND top of the carbs. Also make sure that you are not leaking at the fuel petcock. The nipple there is just a press fit and I've seen them leak.
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I can't add much to what has been said but would sure check the ignition switch first. I have to assume that the dealer DID check all the fuses which are located in several places by the way. BradT wrote up an excellent article on the ignition switch and it is in the tech library. Basically though, there are two bundles of wire coming out of the switch. One has three wires terminating with a connector and the other has two wires. Try unplugging the two wire one and jumpering it out.
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Really hate to hear about all these accidents lately. Glad you are OK and I'm sure that with all the great members we have here, the bike will rise again. I parted out a gold '84 last year but unfortunately, it is all gone now.
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OK...just so that I won't be accused again of "no response"...I thought I had better respond. I have not really ignored this request and have replied in the Darksiders social group that I would give it some thought. In fact, I have given it a lot of thought and am still on the fence about it. With the proper disclaimers, I'm not really concerned about a lawsuit but even when I added a disclaimer at the top of the social group it upset some people. So.....at the risk of sound indecisive..which I sort of am on this issue..I'll give it some more thought. BUT....I promise a decision within 3 or 4 more days.
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Have you replace a coil on your RSV?
Freebird replied to Freebird's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I really wish I had a good answer for you. There is a procedure in the service manual for testing the resistance of the primary and secondary sides. The procedure is incorrect for the secondary side as it says to read resistance from the plug wire to the center core and that will always read open. You have to read from the plug wire to one of the posts on the primary side. That being said, the one that I just replaced reads fine when I check it that way. It also appeared to be fine when I checked the fuel mixture using my Colortune. It was apparently breaking down under load though. So....I honestly don't know of a reliable way to test them. Maybe somebody else will have some input. -
Are you folks NUTS????? Listen, I was born and raised in Texas but I can tell you, you do NOT want to hold a rally in Texas in August.