BigShell
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I got the Magic Jack early on but my wireless internet provider didn't provide a very good service. It was much better than dial-up or satellite but dropped packets and other problems made the VoIP very choppy. I didn't use it much and decided to take it off the computer. They didn't have an uninstall program and to really clean it up involved getting into the registry. It was not a quick or easy job. I understand now that they make an uninstall program available on their website. I also discovered something else when I was searching for a way to clean up the install. I often tend to get in a hurry and not rear the user agreement/license. Maybe they have changed things, but at the time: From the EULA (End User License Agreement): You also understand and agree that use of the magicJack device and Software will include advertisements and that these advertisements are necessary for the magicJack device to work ... Our computers may analyze the phone numbers you call in order to improve the relevance of the ads. I don't think I like that very much.
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Not sure about the box material but I did build a plywood floor covered with indoor/outdoor carpet and put on some tie-downs.
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+1 I've spent a lot of money on things I found here. Mostly comfort and safety stuff that make my rides all the better. I've probably paid for most or all of it with money saved by doing a lot of things myself (with the help of this site). My thanks to Don, the mods, and everyone who has taken the time to post a question, give an opinion, or write a tech article. Doug
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Is it just me?
BigShell replied to starriders777's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I don't recall a change that quickly, but mine have gotten a little louder over time. They are stock RK's... no mods. I have maybe 25k to 30k miles on them. I don't like loud pipes (I like to hear what's going on around me) and these are just fine! -
Everything is displaying and working fine for me.
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Show Chrome "plastic" gas tank cover
BigShell replied to jryan's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
There are issues with the risers and the Chrome cover. I think some folks still use both though. From the Barons site: NOTE: This part has been tested to work with stock lines on Yamaha Royal Star Venture models. It has also been tested with a Baron Starbar to work with stock lines. Not for use with Yamaha chrome dash cover, or Yamaha one-piece riser cap. Good luck -
Night riding on the interstates -- what's the big deal?
BigShell replied to Dave77459's topic in Watering Hole
The most relaxing and peaceful ride I can remember was coming up I37 from Corpus Christi between 10 and midnight with a warm, steady rain coming down. -
I've been running the VMax rear for maybe 9k miles. I love the feel. The bike seems to like it, too. I've done mods that were good and some that were ok. This mod makes me smile.
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Working here. Near the bottom, right hand side it says: Download all Private Messages as: XML | CSV | Text Clicking Text downloads both the sent folder and the inbox (sent folder and messages followed by the inbox and messages). Works from either folder ( sent or inbox ). I know "Works for me" isn't much help to someone having a problem, but it is all I can offer.
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I hate Rap, it ain't real music it's crap, I hate Rap
BigShell replied to Midrsv's topic in Watering Hole
I'm a long time member in a similar group. Fathers Against Radical Teenagers. Yep, I'm an old FART. -
Definitely start hydrating a day or two ahead. Try to cool your body when you can. I have a foam liner in my helmet. I soak it at every stop. Amazing how much heat can be pulled from your body through your head. Really feels good. I also start the trip with several frozen bottles of water in a soft sided cooler. To thaw it out, I place it inside the front of my mesh jacket. Removes some body heat while thawing and once thawed, I drink it. Once in a while I find myself in a rest area where they are watering the grass. I've been known to sit under the sprinkler and get soaked head to toe. Lowers my body temp quite a bit and the first few miles on the bike really feel good!
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Try getting a little more pressure on the rubber plug using a small shim on the inside of the finned cover. Here are a couple of threads that explain the problem and fixes. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18100&highlight=rubber+plug http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=16522&highlight=rubber+plug
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Thanks... I needed that!
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Windshield & handlebar question
BigShell replied to raceman62race's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I've put the RSTD bars on my bike. 2" taller, 2" wider, and 2.5" more pullback if I remember right. Here is a thread where I talked about them... http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19543&highlight=rstd+bars -
+1 from me. I didn't get knee/shin pads, just the fleece lined cordura. I used to wear thermal underwear if it was below 40. Now I just wear these chaps over my jeans. I'm 6' 2" and near 400 lbs. Try finding chaps to fit... especially for a reasonable price. These didn't cost me any more than they would for you 'little' guys. I don't remember the ladies name who owns the company, but she was a pleasure to deal with.
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Don't own one, but sounds like a nice jacket. $166.49 at NewEnough .
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My commute is a 70 mile round trip. When you're doing 75 mph on the highway, I'm not sure that a moderate wind is going to make much difference in the chill factor. I'll ride to work down to about 30 degrees. I wear jeans and flannel lined chaps. The lower wind deflectors keep enough air off me that my feet do ok. My butt is big enough to take care of itself! Up top, I wear a long sleeve shirt, flannel jacket, and mesh jacket with nylon liner to knock the wind down. Finish that off with lined gloves and a neck gator I can pull up over my chin. The heated grips aren't the answer, but they help enough to get me to work.
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Sounds like the aux fuse box is off when the key is off? That is good. Turns everything off when the key is off. If you want to run your passing lights with the head light on both high or low beam, then you can just wire from the fuse box. (I'd still go through a switch so you can turn them off if you want too.) If you want the passing lights to be activated by either the high or low beam, you should have the headlight wiring activate another relay the powers the passing lights and that relay can be powered off the aux fuse box. Main thing is not to draw power for the passing lamps through the ignition switch or headlight wires. Those two are fine to activate a relay, but shouldn't really be asked to carry the power load of the passing lamps.
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Mine's mostly classic rock and classic country with a good measure of old time country thrown in. I season that mixture with a dose of bluegrass and a sprinkle of celtic ladies.
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I found it very easy to quit smoking. I must have quit dozens of times. The hard part was not starting again! I've managed to go a few days, sometimes several weeks, and once went two years between putting one out and lighting the next one. Last one I put out was about 3 1/2 years ago. I always went cold turkey. Figured if I couldn't do it on my own, it probably wouldn't last. Sometimes I still want one... but I know what having even one would lead to. You do have to be ready to quit. If your head and heart aren't into it, you'll be lighting up that next one before long. Good luck!
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I agree with Don on the Kerrville dealer. I've only been to him once, but he did what he said, when he said, and for less $$$ than the other places. Yamaha of San Antonio is good in their own way. They do keep an inventory on hand... parts and after market stuff. They also believe in service. When my main amp went out and was back ordered by Yamaha, the owner had the amp pulled from his personal bike and put on mine. You will pay for that inventory and service. They are very proud of everything under their roof. I haven't checked their prices in a while, but last time I checked their internet prices, they were 10% to 20% higher than the Star prices. I asked about that one time. He said there was three reasons. One, he had to pay for a big inventory. Two, a lot of people buy off the net and then can't get the thing installed/working. They then want to return it, or tie up a mechanics time trying to figure out what is wrong. For them, it didn't seem worth the effort. Three, he preferred talking with you... making sure you were getting what you really needed. If you need something in a hurry or want to try on different gear, they are the place.
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Problem with new XXL Clearview
BigShell replied to phochief's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
When did you get yours? I got one back in Mar/Apr of '06. When I changed from my short summer shield to my tall/wide ClearView for winter riding I noticed all 6 holes are elongated (like slots) but are closed on the ends like holes. From what I have read the last few months, they must have changed from that to 5 open slots and a hole. Did they go back to 6 closed slots or six round holes? -
None of my kids have internet service to their homes. They all have 'Free" accounts with gmail and yahoo. They access the internet from school, work, libraries, various free hotspots, my house, etc. I don't use my ISP's email for anything... absolutely nothing, and I get 50 or more spams a day to it. Over the years, I've changed ISP's a lot. Until I got a "Free" account, I had to make sure everyone that had my email got the new one. Not hard with the contact list, but a pain trying to remember all the websites I had signed up at. Couldn't remember passwords and couldn't have them reset and comfirmed by email because I didn't have that address anymore! The "Free" address is 'forever'. No more changing. That's a good thing! I don't use the free service to hide. I use it because it works best for me. The 'From' email address in regular spam messages means almost nothing. Most are spoofed anyway. Even looking into the headers may not help a lot. Some of that info can be rewritten and false. Usually just points back to a compromised server somewhere. A list spammer is a little different. Can't just make up an email address if you have to respond to it. It can even be worthwhile to do human sign-up if its a large list. Get one member in and hit several thousand readers. Not much you can do about those accept delete them as they come. Good luck, Don.
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I learned how to fix Ymaha rear end whine
BigShell replied to JerryK's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
The rear will wear out first. Lot's of folks go through two or more sets of rear to one set of front. Like you, I use the front much more than the rear. I changed the front when I did the second set of rear pads. Even then, the front had a good bit of pad left. Wearing more on the inner pad is also common on this bike. Many of us keep an eye on the wear and switch the inner and outer when about half worn out. I've seen pics of the rear wearing at an angle like you describe, so it's not unknown, but mine has never done that. -
I do have some wasted space now, but it's not bad. I hate pages that make you side scroll, so if I have to give up some space to help those running smaller resolutions, no problem!