Tartan Terror
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I agree with Goose. Yamaha can really do nothing to help you. Only thing they can do at the most is drop the dealer due to bad business and that will only enable the same bankruptcy that you think they will file if you go the other route. I still say pursue the dealer and at least they will have that on file. If there is a ruling in your favor then if the do file bankrupcy then you are now in the line of creditiors that will get paid at least some of the money owed. You should have dont this long ago.
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Without knowing how the truck will be used I think you already decided its a waste. You should open you mind and maybe look online for some fireground used trucks like that. OSHA sets lots of the requrements and quite possible they were told they had to have it. To operate that truck it can be done with two but usually it should roll with a crew of 5-6. I can list the seat and job assignments if you wish.
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Ok I understand your question and here is your answer. You cant just think vertical you have to think reach. That kind of truck can reach up to 4 stories if you area almost straight up but you dont want to be in that position. You set the truck up so that if the closest wall collapses you wont crush the truck. Also you use it as a arial water platform. Basically when you get big fire and you need large quantities of water this is the ideal tool. A closed lumber yard inour town went on fire a few months ago. We needed 8 of those trucks to control it and protect the surrounding houses. Now the biggest factor. Insurance companies probably required it. Believe it or not your home insurance is factored including required fire protection and response times. Meaning if you have a quick responding FD that is properly equipt your overall home insurance and business insurance will be lower. In our town they require 2 ladders and have even suggest locations within the district as to where they should be. Basically look at it this way. large house goes on fire and is cooking. Firefighters need to safely get on the roof with equiptment. You cant park this truck on the lawn as the outriggers used to brace the truck would sink and the truck could tip. Now you can set up on the road and reach the house on your average lawn. We have used ours for rescues when you need a stable platform over a hole and ours is equipt with a winch and we have even used it for Ice rescues.
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I know there are a few more of you guys out there!! I just saw a new one this morning. Also where is Loadmaster and RWrenn? Check in guys so we can get a contact list to get something together!!
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I would get a lawyer and file a suit as well. BBB wont work. The moment the dealer accepted the parts from you he was ultimately responsible. Doesnt matter if they are sitting in his shop or on mars. The dealer should have replaced the parts long ago and then taken the fight with the painter. That should not be your job. I also would make sure you add a amount for the lost riding time and all the grief you have dealt with. Being patient is one thing but this is silly. Just my .02
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Congrats Vin!! On both accounts. I figured you were done with the PO and it was a matter of time the last time I saw you. Now you will have no excuse but to ride. Are you gonna run for Fire Chief now?
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I have a set of stock Venture Muffs you are welcome too. Send me a pm
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Not yet but soon. WE got to round up the remaining members too.
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They want more pics but my mike is now on the Virtual bike show!! http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/feedback/09_StarCalendarBike.aspx?id=931&gid=7&pg=1
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New Avon Venom....nearly killed myself!!!
Tartan Terror replied to Maritimer's topic in General Tech Talk
You should change the title to the thread though.. First impression for those who wont read this may turn off someone before they see how great these are. -
Thanks for the compliments guys!! The seat is the Corbin seat and backrest. As for the seat covers I didnt get their numbers and the Fiance hasnt seen those pics!!! LOL
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Actually My friends Son did them. Wildchild designs.
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Many of you have seen my Rendition of a Royalstar Venture Firefighter Edition. Well my buddy Smitty who has a Roadstar was on the phone with a rep from Yamaha for an extended period of time dealing with a problem on his bike. During the conversation he spoke of my bike (Maybe thats because he painted it!). Well cut to the chase Yamaha is very interested in seeing my bike and wants him to take some good pictures and put them on a disk. He has instructions on who to send them to. Well I got mixed feelings. Last thing I want is for Yamaha to copy my idea and I sure dont want to get in trouble for and copyright deal as my self designed tank emblem used the Star emblem. I probably should not be so paranoid so lets see how it goes. This could get really cool. Pics of the bike are in my Gallery for those who want to see it.
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Anyone want to buy a Like new Airhawk?
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Airhawk is a waste of money. I have one and it is ok at first but soon you are squirming in the seat and the air bubbles start pinching your butt through the cover. last time I used it was on my way up to americade. At Americade I bought a gell pad and now the airhawk is a great dust collector. Get the Butt Butler mod or get a good gel pad.
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Changing to Stainless hydraulic lines
Tartan Terror replied to RossKean's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I have done this myself and its a piece of cake. The rubber you speak of is in a clip right? That is just to protect the line from chaffing. You will never chaffe a SS line. In addition to this use new crush washers whether its aluminum or brass you want new ones for the banjo fittings. Last of all that vaccum pump will make life easier. I did mine the old fashion way and it takes forever and your arms just arent long enough. Speed bleeder screws are good too butt the pump is much better. You can get that in any local Auto parts store. -
Stainless brake lines?
Tartan Terror replied to OldBear's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I love my stainless lines. Much more firm feel to the pedal and grip. -
Or we can name her Cracker after our long lost Venturebear comrade!
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How about VeRa?
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My thoughts and prayers go to the Family. It is great news to know that he knew the Lord as now we have not really lost him.
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Lower leather covers?
Tartan Terror replied to spyderhead's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
Beer30 on this site has been making them and also for the fairing as well -
Ive been running into and meeting all kinds or Venture Riders since I created the Firefighter Edition Venture. It just gets noticed. Quite a few Ventures not on here. I have also been noticing a new members here on the Island as well. All you Long Island members check in on here and maybe we can put together a ride and a meal before the summer is over!!!
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Wish I would have known. I live in Riverhead. Im seeing quite a few new member from the area and I would be nice to GTG for breakfast and a nice ride.
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Hey guys. A few years ago I switched to LEDs to save some power and changed the flasher relays so I could get some power freed up. Well over the winter I upgraded the stator so the power problems are gone. With that I now find that I want my automatic canceler back working so Im gonna put the original relays back in the bike. I now need to install load equalizers. Problem is where should I put them? Do I need 2, one for the front and one for the back and which one should I get? Help me out here so I can get rid of my grandpa flasher syndrome!!! LOL
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Don you got the ugly part right!!! I wanted to rent one this past weekend in AZ. We did 700 miles on our trip and my buddy who is a Harley nut would not let me get anything other than a Harley ultra. BTW Im glad I dont own one!!! Anyway on the way back to Pheonix from the Canyon we stop to eat and there was a Vision outside so I picked out the rider and talked to him for a while. He too thought it was ugly but the ride is unmatched. He had the trunk off and that did help the look alot. Still wish I had been able to ride one but next time.