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    I would say quality of manufacturing would have as much to do with it as water cooled vs oil/air cooled. The Venture (water cooled) and the Road Star (air cooled) will both go well over 100k miles and I've heard of just as many of one as the other over 150k miles.
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    Great common sense suggestions, Ruffy. And Trader beat me to it... I have no problems with someone being ID'ed when the deal goes south like yours did. And even quicker if money had changed hands. I actually lost about $20 on a deal I did once because I estimated shipping way too low. But that was my mistake, not the buyers.
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    Steve-O... what pressure are you running in the Kumho? I never did have a wobble on my RSV but I did move pressure around a lot and settled on 38psi on mine. It seems a lot of riders have their CT's in the 20's but mine felt too "loose" that low.
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    I've always said the same thing.... that Seafoam does great as long as it can flow through and wash varnish out of a carb but I couldn't see it dissolving the gunk in a plugged jet where it can't flow through it to wash it. Well, if you give it enough time, I guess it can dissolve it. Some time ago my wifes 650 VStar sat with untreated fuel for a few months and when I went to start it was hard to start and then would only idle if I babied it. I disassembled the carbs and found both pilot jets clogged from one end to the other. I was able to dig a little out but not much. I put it all back together knowing it would be a while before I had time to work on it again. I drained the old fuel and filled it with fresh and added a full can of Seafoam and a healthy dose of Startron then I started it and idled it a while to make sure treated fuel was in the carb. That was about a year ago. I bought new pilot jets a few months ago and was going to install them but decided to try and start it just for the 'ell of it. Just as before it was hard to start and would only idle. After a few minutes I started trying to give it more throttle. It didn't want to at first but then it would rev a little with some popping through the exhaust but it kept getting better. Finally, it was doing well enough that I took it out on the street and ended up doing about 10 miles. It's running as good as it always did now. I guess the Seafoam finally wicked it's way through all the crud and dissolved it. From now on all fuel in my bikes and small engines get a dose of Seafoam and a dose of Startron. Edit: I have a Massey Ferguson 135 with the Perkins gas engine. The fuel cut solenoid that cuts fuel flow through the carb when you switch off the engine doesn't work so in the past it would always run-on or "diesel" when I turned the key off. That's because of hot spots in the carbon that builds up in the cylinder igniting the fuel that was still being pulled in. I started dosing the last few tanks of fuel with Seafoam because it sits for months at a time now that I have a 2nd tractor. After running it with Seafoam in the fuel it never "diesels" anymore. Before Seafoam it would run-on every time.
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    I don't know if I would do it if I could only see one event. There are sooo many. Roswell would be a good one and there's a personal unidentified object event of my own that I would like to have a second look at. The Sermon on the Mount and The Resurrection would be at the top of the list. Now, if I could actually GO back... there are two or three times that I would visit myself and kick my own dumb a** and stop my young dumb self from doing some stupid things.
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    Exactly the reason I gave up H-D's after 30 years. A 30 mile ride would have my knees, back and butt hurting so I just stopped riding altogether. A few years later I tried out a Road Star and bought it (my sigpic) then bought the Venture a few months later. The Harleys were good when I was young and it didn't matter.
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    Neck and forks are probably from a Yamaha so it's titled as a Yamaha. Pretty common on home -built trikes. Check out Brothers of the Third Wheel. http://www.btw-trikers.org/
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    Unless you really prep the wheel it does take a lot of pressure to seat the beads. The rear brake will still lock-up but it takes a little more effort. The only time I locked mine was on purpose to see how much effort it took and it didn't just slide like the m/c tire. It was squealing and vibrating from gripping the asphalt so hard.
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    This thread has gotten me wanting to pull out the Argus C3! LoL Talk about ancient... but it still takes great pics! http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Argus_C3.jpg I would really love to have a top of the line digital SLR (and I may still) but as little as I photograph anymore it would be a waste. Actually, I'm amazed at what my Android phone can do. I'm happier with the pics it takes than any of my digital compacts.
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    Y'all gonna have to behave yourselves when I go to lunch! Now I don't know who made it go bad! (All I can say is... if it was my reply then someone WAY overreacted! )
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    I was looking forward to the ride but spent the day under my new beater truck. (And running around trying to find the right parts. I shoulda took the ride. ) I think the catfish would have cinched the deal!
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    I can't say for sure but I think all cycle oils are formulated with the correct amounts. I just choose Mobil 1 because it's more available for me. Just drop an email to Yammi and ask about Yamalube. Most companies will answer with the info. FYI: I did some searching and it looks like Rotella T is down to 1100ppm phosphorus and 1200ppm zinc.
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    Everyone seems to know about the "Energy Conserving" additives in regular car oil that will cause clutches to slip... but no one seems to worry much about the zinc and phosphorus package (zdp) that flat tappet engines need to prevent high pressure metal to metal wear such as cam lobe to lifter. ZDP is death to a cat con if any gets into the exhaust system so oil companies started dropping ZDP levels with the widespread usage of converters. And they are still dropping the levels even more. Most modern auto engines have roller lifters so the low ZDP oil works for them but our bikes (and older cars, trucks and any flat tappet engine) need oil with 1300 - 1400 ppm (0.13% - 0.14%) ZDP. I used to run Rotella as it was right at 1400 ppm but a year or so back I heard that they have dropped zdp levels also. I haven't taken the time to verify that mainly because I decided to stick with the only oil that I can get easily and meets all the requirements for the bike. That would be Mobil 1 motorcycle oils. There are other oils out there but Mobil 1 can be had in just about any parts store and some Wally Worlds. Just more info for those that may want to use it. Feel free to use whatever you feel comfortable with.
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    He should include the Yami Road Star in his looking. Almost as bulletproof and just as long running as the Venture and they can be had at some really good prices these days. And RoadStarClinic.com is as close to this forum in tech help as you can get for the Roadie.
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    When I put the Kumho on my Venture a few years ago I tried pressure from 48 down to 28. I eventually stopped at 38lbs because it felt more like an M/C tire. But when it came to grip for braking and turns the Kumho was a load better than the M/C tire.
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    Roadie prices aren't keeping up with Venture prices. The only reason I chose to sell my Venture over the Roadie was the fact that I could get all that I paid for the Venture and the Roadie would have brought back about half of what I have in it. That said... a '99 in excellent shape should still bring $4000-$5000 but I have seen lower lately. One thing to ask if it's had the transmission recall but then call Yammi with the VIN to verify it. The issue was a circlip that could break and lockup the tranny. They have to split the cases so it's pretty much an engine rebuild also and you get free labor since it's apart if you want some upgrades. Just buy the extra parts! But stop buy RoadStarClinic.com and you may get a better answer on pricing in your area.
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    Hylomar is good stuff. I couldn't get my intake to seal on the Road Star and fought it for a year. First try with the Hylomar did the job. One suggestion: I've found that it's a little thin. If you'll put it on your cover then let it sit unassembled for about 20 mins some of the solvent will evaporate and it will thicken up a little. Helps it stay where you want it to. Edit: Also available at O'reilly Auto Parts.
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    It's Coke around here also but you could also here this conversation... "Do you want a drink?" "Sure!" "What kind?" "Let me have a Coke."
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    This is the one that I use for my Wave. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-931005-Universal-Black-Sheath/dp/B002HGDWJQ/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1324307392&sr=8-13]Amazon.com: Leatherman 931005 Universal Black Nylon Molle Sheath: Home & Garden@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21q9IxXgmkL.@@AMEPARAM@@21q9IxXgmkL[/ame] I ordered it as soon as I got my Wave a few years ago. Fits like it was made just for it. Didn't like the leather case that came with it.
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    It's not as easy to find but a Facet 40171 doesn't allow fuel to bypass when it's off.
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    If anyone is interested... there is another forum (KTM cycles) where the owners have the same issues with fuel pumps that we do and part of it is because they run offroad with their bikes. And their stock pump is the same Mitsubishi pump Yamaha uses on our bikes. (In fact, it seems that this Mitsubishi pump is used on a lot of motorcycles.) The KTM owners have tried a lot of different pumps and found that they either have too much pressure or they have a short life span or they will let fuel bypass when they aren't running. They finally settled on a Facet 40171. It isn't as readily available as others but it seems to be the better choice. Here is one source... http://www.advmachines.com/product_p/fac_40171.htm Here is some more info if anyone is interested. http://www.ktm950.info/how/Orange%20Garage/Engine/fuel_pump/facet_40171/facet_40171_install.html
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    Hey Jer! Hope you get "on the road again" soon!
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    They would definitely owe me a helmet... after I got through throwing a fit with him when he got back from his thrill ride. He changed a tire, he didn't do anything that needed a test ride.
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    Not really a "kit". Pegscraper made adapters to make them fit. Check out this link. http://www.venturerider.org/carbswap/ FYI, the bike you pictured would not be a 2000 model. You probably have this... http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1035626880332&id=110a259ec96c65d62d54a19f886356b3&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.totalmotorcycle.com%2fphotos%2f2000models%2f2000-Yamaha-RoyalStar-TourClassica.jpg
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    Great find! The Mannlicher style stocks always were some of the best looking. Great rifles, too!
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