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  1. Freebird
    Yes, it will help. I can tell a significant difference in volume with the amp on as compared with it off.
  2. Freebird
    Take a look here. I have replaced my cassette with a small amp/equalizer and am generally pleased with it. Still not 100% happy with the speakers though and probably never will be. 4" speakers just don't do it for me. I'm presently using Pioneer speakers. In this topic area, there are a couple of install procedures for an amp though. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=74
  3. Freebird
    You really don't need the CD. Just go to the Apple Ipod site and you can download the ITunes software. That's all you need.
  4. Freebird
    It's pretty common and I think that most of them do it. I have not found an answer or solution.
  5. Freebird
    I like the the fact that they are made from stainless steel but am not very impressed with the exposed band type hanger that they use. They hanger should be integrated into the muffler in my opinion. Especially for that price.
  6. Freebird
    I have one off an '83 that looks to be OK. I never heard the bike run so can't say for sure but it doesn't rattle or anything that I can tell.
  7. Freebird
    Glad to help. Wasn't sure that they would work but had an idea that they might. Now we know.
  8. Freebird
    Jerry M has the Tri Star trike kit on his. He told me about a company that makes a front end for it but it was expensive. You might send him a PM and find out who it is.
  9. Freebird
    I got read of the CD changer a long time ago but I seem to remember a release tab on the edge that has to be pressed before it will pull out. As for the antenna, not, it should not just lift off. That was a problem with the antennas on the '99 models. They are a terrible design. I replaced mine with after market antennas for that very reason. If you haven't had any problems with the CB, you are very lucky. Mine would barely transmit with that problem and often squealed very loudly when I hit the transmit button.
  10. Freebird
    Well, since mine is a '99, I don't think it would help much to pull mine out. I did have a set of carbs off the '83 that I parted out but I'm thinking that I gave them to Muffinman. Don't remember for sure, I'll look when I get home tomorrow night.
  11. Freebird
    I also wonder if they are the same as the later first gens. A lot of the fisches don't list the '83 parts now but they do list parts for the later models. I just looked at http://www.dgy.com and just chose the '91 Venture and they do list all the carb parts.
  12. Freebird
    There are a lot of them available. A good place to start is http://www.sierra-mc.com They sell J&M as well as other brands.
  13. Freebird
    TSB: M2000-008 Part Number for kit: 4XY-TRUNK-CM-KT
  14. Freebird
    I have the mic mute and so does Bob Dakin. On our trip to Colorado, we had no problems with the CBs so if that is the problem, it's not common. Also, as dumb as this sounds, make sure your mic is not facing the wrong direction. I've seen that MANY times.
  15. Freebird
    One more thing. The gas tank is not plastic, it is steel. They have been known to rust out but hopefully that is not your problem. If so, let me know because I do have one off the '83 that I parted out. I'll take a good look at it but I think it's in good condition.
  16. Freebird
    I will try to post from now on where I'll be. I plan to be in Rochester until Thursday morning. I know that next week I'll be in the Dayton, OH area.
  17. Freebird
    I'll be there waving and am really looking forward to Vogel.
  18. Freebird
    Sorry...don't mean to leave anybody hanging on this or the brake modification but I was in Lexington, KY all last week and now I'm in Rochester, NY. I got home over the weekend but it rained the entire time. The Vogel trip may be the first chance I have for a real test.
  19. Freebird
    Sure sounds to me like you got another bad coil. If you decide that you want to test the ECU, I have a spare one here that you can try. I replaced mine with the DYNA3000. Don't think I want to sell it but would let you borrow it to find out if yours is bad.
  20. Freebird
    My first question about this is was your first bike still within the 5 year warranty? If so, and they refused to repair it due to the miles, I would have had an attorney involved.
  21. Freebird
    Hey...at least this one was CHEAP. How often do you find a tool or accessory for a motorcycle for under $20.00 including shipping?
  22. Freebird
    Yea, that is probably not exactly what she has in mind for the day. I'll only be there Monday - Thursday anyway.
  23. Freebird
    I'll see if my old scanner still works. Haven't used it in a long time. It's just one page and really nothing to it. You just plug the coil wire onto the tester, ground the tester, crank over the bike.
  24. Freebird
    Something just isn't right. Wish I lived closer to you so I could take a look also. I'll actually by in New York next week but I just looked and you are a LONG way from where I'll be. I'll be in Rochester...too bad. Could you MOVE?
  25. Freebird
    Because I have seen several reports here lately about coil failures, I went searching for an easy way to test the ignition coils on our bikes. I found and ordered a Motion Pro ignition tester and it came in this week. According to our service manual for the RSV, the minimum spark gap for a good ignition spark is 8mm (.031). Now you could pull a plug, use a known good plug and test the spark but that really doesn't give a good indication of the strength of the coils. This device allows you to check the strength of the coils without pulling the plugs and the gap is adjustable so you can increase it to see how strong that spark is. You can also easily see the color of the spark. I tested it early this morning and found that it is easy to use and works very well. Just thought I would pass it on. It is inexpensive and I think it will be a great diagnostic tool. http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/ignition_system_tester
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