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  1. Freebird
    Do any of you happen to have a picture of Gerry? I would sure like one to add to our memorial page.
  2. Freebird
    I do like that. I have the Firefly models on mine now but do prefer the wire type. The thing is, I have a matching FM antenna that they used to make...don't know if they still do or not. To make it look right, you would need an FM antenna that sort of looks the same if you use a dual setup.
  3. Freebird
    Yep..if you read until your eyes cross...it will finally explain that part. If you do not have an owners manual, you can download one here: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1828
  4. Freebird
    Here are some more pics that were taken by Jack.
  5. Freebird
    You can hook it directly into the wires behind the plate and it will work fine. It is recommended that you use an isolator however. If you ever get a short in the trailer wiring or something of that nature, the isolator will prevent any damage or losing the lights on your bike. Don
  6. Freebird
    So very sorry to hear this. I know that Sherry must be devastated. Please keep us posted.
  7. Freebird
    That's correct. Just get the polarity correct and you are good to go.
  8. Freebird
    ANYTHING that you add to the top of the antenna will affect the SWR. You adjust, then put the cap one, check and then remove and adjust again.
  9. Freebird
    Here you go. This one should work. Pin-out is the same as the Venture. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GL1800-GL1500-GL1200-Headset-Adapter-GL-1800-GL-1500-G_W0QQitemZ140112253020QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item140112253020
  10. Freebird
    Very unusual I think. I have never heard of a ball breaking off like that. Great example of why the safety chains are needed though. Glad you are OK and hope that I don't ever hear of that happening again.
  11. Freebird
    I have resized the pictures in that post. You may have to CTL and Refresh your browser for it to show the new page but it should fit on your page now. I won't do this with all threads but do want to try and keep our tech library looking good. Thanks for letting me know.
  12. Freebird
    OK...that's a perfect example and is exactly what I suspected. It is because the pictures are so large. The page has to widen in order for the pictures to fit. In that case, I will probably go back and resize the pictures but that is what causes it.
  13. Freebird
    Additional Pictures Submitted by GeorgeS Click on any image for a larger picture. http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/1%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/2%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/2b%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/3%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/4%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/5%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/5b%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/8%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/9%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/10%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/11%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/12%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/12b%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/12c%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/13%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/14%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/14b%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/14c%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/14d%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/15%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/15b%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/16%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/17%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/17b%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/18%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/19%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/20%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/21%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/22%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/23%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/24%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/24b%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/25%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/26%20(WinCE).jpg http://www.venturerider.org/forkseals/george/27%20(WinCE).jpg
  14. Freebird
    I have the Yamaha foam RoadStar grips on my RSV. I think it was Rick Butler who tried them first and then he sent me a set of them. They are fantastic. I tried the KuryAkyns for one long trip and they immediately came back off and my foam grips went back on.
  15. Freebird
    Somebody on here was looking for one just a few weeks ago.
  16. Freebird
    Are you absolutely SURE that it's the rear break? I've seen a number of these RSVs that the clutches cause that same feeling. After they are parked for a while..especially over night...the discs seem to stick and you have to rock it a bit to break it loose.
  17. Freebird
    I took the Advanced course on my '99 RSV when I was still in Dallas. It was well worth the time and was actually a lot of fun.
  18. Freebird
    Installing a Barons Tachometer on a Royal Star Venture Thanks to Tartan Terror for this excellent article. Installing a Barons tach on a RSV is actually not as difficult as I had anticipated. I did before I started call Barons tech line so that I could clear up any questions I had before I started. I was very glad I did. http://www.venturerider.org/tach/tach_files/image002.jpg I used the Barons Subsonic Mini tach but hook up on all of them are the same. For this model you get a tach, control unit and color change button. I decide to also get the Master Cylinder mount for a clean mount. You can mount yours anywhere you want. http://www.venturerider.org/tach/tach_files/image004.jpg One thing you will have to do is to extend the wiring from the tach if you mount it up on the handlebars. The cable down to the 4 pin connector is too short (Actually tells you this in the directions too) . I added about 8 inches by cutting the connector off and extending the wires. Im a stickler for clean connections for I soldered and covered the connections with heat shrink tubing. I also covered the wires with a wire loom type cover. http://www.venturerider.org/tach/tach_files/image006.jpg Remove the seat and tank as you will need to connect one of the ignition coils. Run the wires neatly to the ignition coil you will see on the right side of the bike just above the dog bone. http://www.venturerider.org/tach/tach_files/image008.jpg Remove the two bolts holding the ignition coil and pull the coil gently out to where you can get to it. In the Tach kit you will see two dividers to put two spade connectors on the coil. Next you will plug in the 4 pin connector. Connect the red wire from the control box to the red wire from the tach (the one in the 3 wire bundle not the 4 pin connector) by crimping them into a single spade connector. Slide this on the extra blade on the Red and Black wire on the coil. Next crimp a blade connector onto the green wire and slide this on the extra blade on the white wire side of the coil. Note: Check connecters before fitting it all together. Make sure the blades slide together. You may need to do a little filing for a good fit. Connect the black wire from the control box and black wire from tach (3 wire bundle). I soldered a short wire extention to these wires and then crimped on a loop connector. This is your ground. I connected this to the rear bolt on the coil holding it to the frame on reinstallation of the coil. http://www.venturerider.org/tach/tach_files/image010.jpg I installed the control box on top of the from with double sided tape. Choose the location for your control button and connect the wires from the button to the wire on the control box. I installed my button on the bars up near the right side controls. http://www.venturerider.org/tach/tach_files/image012.jpg Tuck all the wires out of the way and Reinstall tank and seat. Start bike and test. http://www.venturerider.org/tach/tach_files/image014.jpg Your done now go out and ride it like you stole it.
  19. Freebird
    Yes...I actually run mine in the "run" position. I sometimes don't notice when the low fuel light comes on so when the engine starts to sputter, I just reach down and switch it to reserve and keep on going. It usually takes 10 to 15 seconds before the engine starts getting gas again and I'm on my way.
  20. Freebird
    I've never used it but have read good reports. I assume you tried the article in the tech library about making your own? That is how you messed yours up I guess.
  21. Freebird
    You didn't hurt a thing. Now WIND those bikes out folks...these V4s like to rev. Wrap em up and then report back.
  22. Freebird
    It is absolutely safe. 5th is a true overdrive. These bikes will actually produce a higher top end speed in 4th than 5th. I've downshifted to 4th at over 100 MPH.
  23. Freebird
    No...that is not normal. Now it is possible that you are lugging the engine. These engines really like to rev and 5th gear is a true overdrive. If you are attempting quick acceleration at those speeds while in 5th gear, that could be the problem. Otherwise, I would get it back to the dealer and have it checked.
  24. Freebird
    Are you sure you didn't run through something? Road tar, etc? I don't know how much grease you are seeing but those little bearings only hold so much. Of course....it can look like a LOT when thrown out. I really don't know how to answer your question without seeing it. If it really is grease from the bearings though, I wouldn't try to use it until I got it repaired.
  25. Freebird
    I've seen the ads on TV and have often done the research online. Every one of them....EVERY SINGLE ONE that I've ever researched have proven to be useless.
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