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    Well, I rode it to work this morning and took a long route so I could get on the interstate. I'm now thinking it's the final drive. The whine actually changes with speed, not with gear changes. I'm now thinking that the Harley bearing grease I used when I lubed everything months ago is finally wearing off. I just started with the Yammi's a year ago and never heard of Moly60 until after I did the lube. I'll be doing a moly job this weekend.
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    Troublemaker! I'm gonna turn Tweety Bird loose an ya!
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    Yes, we DO need to do this. My wife mentioned wanting to go to Philadelphia sometime soon anyway. What you're describing sounds a lot like what I'm starting to hear now. I did change oil this evening to 15w40 Rotella just to see if that helps. I'm sure hoping that's all it is. I plan on doing a Moly60 lube this weekend also to see if that does any good. I'm going to try the drive line shim fix that someone else posted sometime ago also. By the way, what oil are you using?
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    The 'George Jetson' chirp is different the gear whine. Mine has just a bit of chirp but not enough that it bothers me. It is somehow related to the clutch basket as that is what Yamaha changes that sometimes quiets the noise. And no, the chirp doesn't seem to be much affected by lube but it does run in oil. The gear whine comes from the straight cut gears in the tranny. It's a stronger type of gear but somewhat noisier than other styles. Since the tranny uses engine oil, the oil you use can change the whine. Mine was normal until a short time ago but now it's definitely different and louder.
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    Velcro may be a better choice actually. You would probably break the trim before you got 2 neodymium magnets apart. You just about have to slide them apart.
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    I love to watch lightning but the first time I saw horizontal lightning I was blown away. http://members.cox.net/efaubion/wx36.jpg
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    I'm going to reference oil but I don't know yet if this has anything to do with the issue. I did an oil change about 900 miles ago and used Rotella 5w40 Synthetic. The light weight did concern me but most auto engines run 5w now and my Cummins actually gained 2.5 mpg using it. About 500 miles ago I went on a 300 mile ride. During the last 50 miles of the ride I noticed that I wasn't hearing the normal gear whine; it sounded different. The new sound was with me for the last 100 miles until yesterday. I was just getting up to cruising speed (about 70-75 mph) when I at first thought an ambulance was coming around me. I quickly realized that it was a whine coming from the bike. It was suddenly louder and higher pitched that it had been. Loud enough that I heard it at that speed and over the radio. It seems to be in the tranny as the pitch changes as I shift. I'm going to change oil again and either use Rotella Dino oil 15w40 or a 20w40/50 just to see if that helps. I have also been planning to do a Moly60 lube on the drive train. I did the last lube (before I knew of Moly60) about 4k miles ago using H-D bearing grease. So, any thoughts as to the new whine?
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    I like it! I used to use one that same way, with the valve to dampen the pulsations, to adjust the idle air on carbs. But that gauge was in a truck that was stolen so I need to get a new one. BTW, I posted about the two bottle setup that I have. I remember someone saying something about how much more sensitive a carbtune or similar tool is over the bottles but I adjusted the VStar a couple of weeks ago and just the pressure of holding the screwdriver on the adjusting screw was enough to make it move.
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    I don't remember anyone saying that they totally rely on their "helmet, modulator, leather boots and Joe Rocket padded outer wear". A modulator is just one more tool to help us make it home in one piece. Sounds like you are saying that as long as we pay attention and drive safely that we could all disconnect our headlamps and ride in shorts, t-shirt and flip-flops with no helmet. Believe it or not, even when you put all of these things together (the modulators, Stebel horns, LEDs, helmets, boots, leather, etc. AND/OR complete attention to everything and everyone around you) you are still at the mercy of the other guy and incidents will still happen. Mods are just one more tool to get their attention, for good or bad.
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    After reading all the opinions... I have to say I like it. It does get peoples attention. The girl that pulled over was the first to do that. Everyone else has been smart enough to realize that I'm definitely NOT a LEO. And as far as a trucker (or anyone else for that matter) thinking that it's a headlight flash allowing them the ROW... A modulated headlight flashes at a constant 2-3 flashes a second. A person has to be pretty dense to think that's a person flashing their lights manually. I look at it this way... It gets me seen by more people. A small number are mentally challenged enough to think I'm a cop or that I'm giving them the right-of-way or it confuses them. But I think the extra percentage that see me and give me MY right-of-way is more than if I didn't have it. I ride my Road Star that doesn't have a modulator (yet) as much as I do the RSV and I have had many more people pull out in front of me or merge on me while riding the Roadie.
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    Either the modulator and the Stebel have saved my butt a few times.
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    This actually happened a week ago... I had just left work and in a rush to get home so I was pushing a little. The right lane was slow so I jumped in the left lane and was doing ok until this young girl in front of me puts on her right turn signal and suddenly starts slowing down until she is stopped waiting for cars in the right lane to pass. When she finally gets over I blow past her and look over to see her looking at me with a 'what did I do wrong' look on her face. THAT'S when I realized that me on the Venture with my black half helmet and black leather jacket and flashing headlight must have looked like a cop in her young mind and she thought I was pulling her over. (Yes, I did laugh) I've noticed others looking close or slowing down when I get behind them. Has anyone else had someone pull over for you?
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    I'm using Rotella 5w40 Synthetic in all 3 bikes and my Dodge Ram w/ a Cummins diesel. It will be in the Blazer and Caprice on the next change, too. I had Amsoil 10w40 in the Venture before and noticed that it did shift easier and quieter with the Amsoil but it's not much different with the Rotella. As far as oil filters, I've used the PureOne, a Wix and Nissan car filters. I'll probably stay with the PureOne or Nissan from now on.
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    Only 80lbs and it split the tires bead? That IS strange. The only drawback to using a CT is that it takes a lot of pressure to seat them sometimes. Good Luck to you.
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    Free online photo resizer. http://www.picresize.com/
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    Yeah, that extra bead on the seat makes it a pain. My Kumho took 112psi. I bought a clip on chuck and kept bringing up the pressure from the regulator at the compressor. That way I could stay 20ft back from it. Still made my heart race when it did seat.
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    Yep, the VStar is even harder to see.
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    Glad you were able to make this post rather than someone posting about you. Glad you're ok.
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    What worked great for me (and at no cost) was this... I supported the wheel on 2x4's next to my tandem wheel trailer (or use your truck's frame) then I cut a 2x2 about 16" long and used a piece of pipe about 4ft long. The 2x2 I stood upright on the bead then I used the pipe as a lever by putting one end under the trailer frame and pushing down the 2x2 on the bead till it popped loose. It helps to cut the bottom end of the 2x2 at an angle. The longer the pipe (or stiff board or post) the more pressure you can put on it. I guess my PB Engineering degree is good for something! (Po Boy Engineering )
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    I was looking for a new set of tires for the wifes VStar 650 and the Kenda Kruz along with the Kenda Cruiser were both tires that I looked at and researched. But I finally decided on a different tire at about the same cost... The Shinko 230 Tour Master. I basically found as many first hand positive experiences on them as I have on the Kendas. No issues with wet weather driving either. Just another choice. FYI, I got the best price from http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com and the shipping was free.
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    Oils are light years ahead of what they were when I was a kid. Simply put, you can change your oil type and brand at every change if you want to. Go from Synthetic to dino and back if you want. None of it will hurt your engine. Just don't use 'energy conserving' oils. They won't hurt the engine but will cause the clutch to slip. And don't mix oil. Drain and refill with whatever your choice is; not 2qts of this and 2qts of that. The additives in one may not be compatible with another. But it does seem that some oils will let the bike shift better and cut down on engine noises. Which ones? Looks like every bike is different. My first oil change I used Amsoil Motorcycle Oil (10w40 I think) and it immediately started shifting smoother but that could have been from fresh oil. I just started using Synthetic Rotella 5w40 and I can't tell any difference. I may go to Mobil 1 car oil next. (I do like synthetics better but dinos work fine) Oil filters are pretty much the same. You can spend $3.00 or $20.00 and they are still going to filter oil. Some are made better and some have more filter area but I figure any $4-$5 filter will do the job unless you never change oil. These aren't 1950's engines that wear out in 50,000 miles. Even a Fram will do the job, as proven by a few here that do use them. So, you can spend $15 or up to $50. (And I have done it, too) Both will do the job. I guess one will give you a little more peace of mind. And thats my worth!
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    That gets my vote!
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    I see a lot of people using the Garmin StreetPilot 2720. When it was a new model it was $900 but you can buy refurbs for less that $150 now. And they are waterproof. RamMount has the mounts.
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    Those are Voyager kits. Not really a "trike" kit. The simplest explanation is that they are like training wheels that you bolt on to the bike.
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    MSF is priced differently in each state. It's $200 for the beginners here in Mississippi. $100 in Louisiana.
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