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For me, it would be a screwup because my wife LOVES riding on the Venture. Bottom line though, if you are happier then you made a good deal.
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Mine was sort of doing that also before I finally got it running right again. Just curious, have you opened her up to see what the top speed is? I found that I could only get 90MPH out of mine when it was doing that. You may have a bad coil. Another thing could be a simple carb sync but it would have to be out pretty bad to cause that kind of vibration. I have seen them that bad though.
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I really wouldn't mind doing it and would just check it with the Colortune but I wouldn't know which way to go. Change them all to 117.6 or 120 or ????? Besides, I don't even want to TOUCH mine right this moment after finally getting it running good again. -
I saw that method of testing in the manual a couple of weeks ago when I was checking my bike trying to find my problem. I never did check the resistance. When I where it said that it was not adjustable and would need replacing if bad, I decided to just focus on the other things first. Next time I get a chance, I'll see what mine reads.
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It is a straight bolt on if you buy the one from Sportmax. If you just buy a VMAX rear, you will need to have it machined to accept the speedo sensor. Near as I can tell, it hurt about 1 to 2 MPG at the worse and I think actually improves it in some conditions.
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Yes, it could be glazing but that is why I said PROBABLY a warped rotor. I agree that pads would not be covered but I am just saying that he should not give up on the warranty until he makes sure that it's not a rotor.
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I've done the swap and it is probably the single best thing I've ever done in regards to performance for my bike. The RPM range is just perfect for these bikes with the swap. It is especially nice when riding two up in the mountains or bucking a strong head wind. I will never go back to the stock rear end.
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Mistake buying a Venture?
Freebird replied to Trainwreck68's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Trainwreck, I think your response is a bit strong and that FLB's comments were meant to be humorous. You have to stick around for a while and learn the personalities that we have here. Please don't start off here by getting offended and mad, hand around and give it some time and you'll soon learn that no harm is generally meant. -
I never bothered with it. I change my oil often enough that it's never all that dirty. The little bit that is left by not removing that screw is really insignificant in my opinion. It will be so diluted with the new oil that it doesn't matter.
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The only thing on that list that MIGHT not be warranty is the front brake pulsation. I would even fight that. If it's a pulsation, it's probably a warped rotor and that should not happen on a bike that new.
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I have a really depressing feeling that those pond monsters would follow us.
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I think that you are doing a wonderful thing. If I may offer one suggestion though, open a PayPal account for donations. I can tell you from a LOT of experience in these things, you will be much more successful if you take PayPal so that people can use credit cards.
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That's my opinion also. I tried it and left it that way for probably a year or so but saw no benefit at all. Finally just capped them all.
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Good luck to you. I hope it works out. I know how stressful it can be looking for a new home. Eileen and I have actually discussed selling ours and downsizing to a smaller yard. Then when one of us gets serious about it, the other starts having a change of heart. We really do love our place. Besides, now is NOT a really good time to be trying to sell...it is a great buyers market though. You should be able to make a good deal.
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Communitations Systems
Freebird replied to johnnyp's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
So far, I like the Edsets better than anything else I have owned and I've owned several different brands. I did not do the group buy but did set up a discount for VentureRider members. It's only about $15.00 per set but to be honest, they are worth it even without the discount. Details of how to get the discount are in the "Vendors who offer us Discounts" topic area. -
Folks...just wanted to let you know that I am aware of the problem. Unfortunately, I'm having double difficulties tonight because the hotel I am in has TERRIBLE service so all sites are slow as molasses and I can't even connect to the Internet at times. Our host is aware of it to and is working on it as well. Sorry about the problem.
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Yea...I THINK what he said was that NO...you do not post too much. I agree.
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Very good. Looks like a very successful day and that everybody had a great time. Good turnout too. I think that I had about 15 or so the first time I did mine. GREAT JOB.
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hmmmm.....I don't know if I was just complimented or insulted....or if Eileen was complimented or insulted. Now if I were complimented, then she must have been insulted unless I truly am a great guy in which case that would mean that we were both complimented unless there was sarcasm intended in which case I am a terrible guy and she was insulted for marrying me unless she married me out of pity in which case that makes her a pretty special person and she was truly complimented unless I am terrible and she is stupid to have married me in which case it was really an insult to both of us unless ...... WOW...you SEE....I can think just like you WIMMINS do.
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I once had it that way on my '99. It is called the Jason Mod. Some think it helps but I really saw no benefit to it.
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There had BETTER be pictures. That's the rules you know....would hate to have to de-sanction this event. Especially considering the fact that I'm not even sure that de-sanction is a real word.
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That's exactly what I figured...I KNEW that Eileen was explaining it wrong.
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By the way, I started to use this one.
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Well I'll admit that I DID think of the Muffinman when I did it. Actually though, the pig graphic just happened to be pink so I just went with it.
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Got up fairly early this morning. A member from Norwalk, OH had called yesterday asking if I could help him sync his carbs and I said sure, come on by. So he was here about 10:00 this morning and we got the carbs synced. Then of course the yard needed mowing so I spent about 4 or 5 hours doing that. Absolutely beautiful day. So I finished the yard and came in the house to change clothes and take a little ride and no sooner had I gotten ready than one HECK of a thunderstorm rolled in. Checked the weather and they were warning of hail and winds up to 60 MPH. So much for riding. Most of it has blown through now but it's still raining. Small tree limbs all over the place but nothing major. Oh well....maybe tomorrow.