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  1. Freebird
    I recently heard from one of our California members that he had been having some performance problems with his first gen Venture. He said that he finally got it resolved by a very good mechanic and some carb work. Turns out that it was caused by the gas that was being sold in his part of the country and I think that it is a very valid point. I asked him to let me know what was done and here is the answer to my question. I find it very interesting and it makes a lot of sense to me. I think it could also apply to the second gen Venture. Here is the response: Hi Don, good evening. I'll be as brief as I can, although Mary tells me it just isn't in my genetic make-up! My bike had just had a total engine rebuild, so should have run well, but not so. I kept fiddling with it, and it sort of ran okay, and was a rocket on the freeway. I went to this engine guy, Larry Holt, who has done two V-8's for me...I know how, but I'm 62 now, and someone else can do it for me. I told him I thought I had ignition trouble, and he said no way, not if I can do 80 on the hiway. And if Mary and I wanted to just putt around looking at the sights, the bike would run on it's own at 3000 rpm. I couldn't shut it off with the throttle return twist. Larry's solution was that there was a lean running fault because of the rotten gas we get here, and I'd messed up the carb sync trying to get it to idle as well as it did. We reamed the pilot (idle) jets in all four carbs from 16 thou to 18 thou, and reset the sync. An absolute miracle. Runs like a dream, with a ton of throttle response. The bottom line seems to be: the carbs were designed and built before the garbage gas here in California, and with all the added alcohol, they now run lean. Just for laughs, I put in some 110 octane aviation gas, and oh my! What a ride! Hope this helps someone, somewhere.....Best regards, Mike
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    This issue will likely be dependent upon the dealer. Maybe if they want to make it an issue, they can. From what I understand about the law though, they would NOT be able to deny any warranty work unless they can positively prove that the problem was caused by pulling the trailer. I can tell you that a few years ago I had a problem with my RSV. It was one of those things that should have been taken care of with no problem but due to my very bad local Yamaha dealer, I ended up contacting Yamaha and eventually even had a lemon law attorney involved. It drug out for almost 14 months before finally getting resolved but at no time during the entire ordeal was the fact that my motorcycle had a trailer hitch on it ever mentioned by anybody.
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    In my opinion, the high pitched chirping sound is not really normal. Some are worse than others and depending upon how bad it is will determine if they decide to warranty it.
  4. Freebird
    I'm surprised you were able to hold the price as long as you did. Shipping went up two or three months ago and all metals have gone through the roof over the past couple of years. I think you have been very fair.
  5. Freebird
    The picture looks like one made by J&M. Many here have installed it with no problem.
  6. Freebird
    Some specific questions though: 1. The tire mounting shop prefers I remove the rotors – do I need to reinstall the rotors in the exact same (hole for hole) position as they come off? Torque requirements? Tightening sequence (like lug nuts)? I've never heard of having to remove the rotor to replace a tire. Maybe it's because they are not equipped to do motorcycle tires though. To answer your questions though, NO, they do not have to be put back in the same holes. You should tighten all lightly though and move from bolt to bolt. 2. The tire mounting shop has no means to balance a MC tire – how much does this really matter? It will really depend more on the tire than anything else. I would prefer that the be balanced. You could feel it if they are not. 3. I know the tires are directional. The rear wheel can only go on one way, so I only need to confirm that they mount the tire so the forward direction results in the rotor mounting on the right side (facing forward). The front tire is also directional, but does it matter how they mount it on the wheel? This has been discussed before and some say yes, some no. I don't think it matters but would make it simple and just put it back the same way it came off. Just put a little mark or something on it to help you remember. 4. I know the brake pads on the rear wheel are exchangeable (inboard to outboard), but are they the same configuration for the front wheel (a pad is a pad is a pad)? Pads are pads. 5. I have come across several threads that I’ve copied for procedures for rear wheel removal, greasing the splines, tightening the fork head, etc. I hope they will be as helpful when my hands are covered in grease “in the moment” as they appear to be sitting at the computer. Not sure if I have all the right wrenches and socket sizes for the various tasks – I have the “normal” sizes 17mm and smaller. Anyone have a list of “special” sizes or tools needed for these tasks (or substitutes, like Crescent wrenches)? Thanks in advance for all who contribute. David
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    I don't think so. Remember, the RSV comes with an unlimited mileage warranty, it is based on time....5 years in the USA. The mileage error wouldn't really affect that.
  8. Freebird
    Watch out for those larger magnets. Fine for the front but the first that I tried for the rear were a set of Alpines. The pods/armrests would not go together because the magnets were too large.
  9. Freebird

    paint

    Freebird replied to wild hair 39's topic in Watering Hole

    You know, I would look into the color of the '04 White RSV. Pictures don't do that bike justice. There is a lot of metallic in it and it is truly beautiful. It is also a slight 2 tone. I love it.
  10. Freebird
    OK...that's surprising. I figured it would be the same for the RSV and the RSTD.
  11. Freebird
    The amp and speakers help but still not as much as I would like. We REALLY need a subwoofer to get more bass.
  12. Freebird
    Check out this topic area. You will find a couple of articles on amps and etc. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=74
  13. Freebird
    OH YEA...well...well...uh...can you say 5 and 0, Buffalo is not the ONLY team they have beat.
  14. Freebird
    You got it right. If you put it in the other way, it will allow the rim to run out JUST enough to barely rub on the frame. uh.....that's what I've heard...of course I would have NEVER done that.
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    You would think so. BUT...I had the turnouts. They weren't too loud until I got in the mountains. Long rides in the mountains, the sound reverberating off the rocks really started getting to me. Not just the Samsons though. I ended up running Khromerwerks for a year or so after that and finally ended up going back to stock mufflers. Not even drilled out, just good old QUIET stock mufflers.
  16. Freebird
    I will stand by that quote. I will ALWAYS be a Cowboys fan and am GLAD that they are doing well. I still don't think that Tony Roma is the man who can lead them to another Super Bowl victory though. I HOPE I am wrong.
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    I ran the Samsons for over a year. I don't think the quality was as good as the Khromewerks but I never had any problem with the chrome or discoloration. I removed them because I decided to go with a quieter mufflers but they looked about as good when I took them off as when they were new.
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    Naugahyde. Unless it is an aftermarket seat like the Corbin.
  19. Freebird
    As far as I know, there is no jack on the '87. Yamaha started putting the jacks in when they came out with the RSV in '99. I think you will have to use either the cassette adapter or a FM modulator.
  20. Freebird
    Don't know if I can help or not. Not very familiar with the Royal Star wiring. I called and got your voice mail though. I left my number so give me a call if you need to.
  21. Freebird

    Beer 20

    Freebird replied to muffinman's topic in Watering Hole

    I tried to get into a pair once....probably should have asked first...she got REALLY mad.
  22. Freebird
    Well I don't know what to say. I know that I would NOT have handled the situation well at all. In fact, I would likely have one completely ballistic. I hope they come up with a VERY good remedy to the problem.
  23. Freebird
    Yep...and they don't get an quieter. At least they pretty much stay the same. No packing to burn out so what you have is what you'll pretty much always have. I used to have Samsons with the turndowns but got tired of the noise after a while.
  24. Freebird

    new vmax

    Freebird replied to Johnh's topic in Watering Hole

    Now THAT would be sweet.
  25. Freebird
    If you find an aftermarket basket that will fit, please let us all know. I've never heard of one. Yamaha has several different baskets that they have tried. What they call the "I" basket is the one that seems to have done the most to correct the problem. From what I have been told, it is ONLY available as a warranty replacement from Yamaha.
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