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    Good luck on the tire and getting the bike back on the road. I'm definitely up for a nice long ride once the weather gets a little better. There have been some good part days but it has either been too cool or too wet to get started early enough in the day to get anywhere. Weather not looking great for the next week or so. Ross
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    Scoot's been out since March 21. Maybe 500 km or so since then - just riding around the area. There should be a gasket on both sides. You may have issues with excess noise, exhaust gas leakage and poor performance with uneven/too low backpressure. I would make sure its sealed up well before reassembly. Who changed out your rear tire the last time??? Ross
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    I'll be interested in seeing how you make out with the Kuhmo. I have thought about a car tire but haven't tried it. Ross
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    Maritimer What are you getting for a tire and where? I have Metzelers on my Venture now but I might try something different next time (in a month or two). A lot of people seem to like the Michelin Commanders but I don't know if any local dealers carry them. Do you have your bike on the road, yet? I did my first (short) ride of the year on March 21 and have been out a few times since then. Ross
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    Thank you RR
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    Some pretty tasteless responses to the original post, in my opinion. As bad as it may be to paint all bikers with the same (violence and crime) brush, people here are showing the same narrow-minded attitude toward Muslims and/or other minorities. Maybe I just don't see the humor in a cold-blooded public killing.
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    Hi I bought a cheap, compact compressor on sale at Canadian Tire (where else?). Doesn't take up a lot of saddlebag space and I am not tempted to physically install it permanently on the bike (can't imagine it would be worthwhile). I don't have any place to plug it in (yet) but I plan in wiring an accessory socket somewhere that is fused to more than the 5 amps of the socket on the fairing. (As someone mentioned, the 5 amp fuse for the fairing accessory socket will pop with even a small compressor.) Ross
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    That stuff looks like Mutazu http://www.mutazu.com/ I haven't seen any of it in person but I have heard that it is probably a reasonable value, considering the very low cost. I heard some complaints about hardware and fasteners, stuff vibrating loose etc. Someone on one of the Roadstar forums bought the trunk and saddlebags and was reasonably pleased. It might be worth some searching under that company name as well as Mutazu to see if you can get some better informed opinions. Cheers Ross
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    Seat Bolts

    RossKean replied to TopV's topic in Watering Hole

    Unless they are well tightened, they will vibrate off! (Don't ask how I know) I got replacements at the Yammie dealer for way too much money. The thread is 6mm x 1 but unless you have a long nut, it will be hard to get a wrench on it. Ross
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    Kitesquid Replacement Lens (H3) STR-4NK35-17-01 $22.95 I have the passing lamps with the sealed beam bulbs and I would be much happier with the halogens (H3). I would use the PIAA H3 bulbs - I have the PIAA H4 for the headlight and its great. Do you think that I would just have to replace the lens in the sealed beam bucket? At a bit over $20 each, it would be worthwhile as long as there aren't any complex wiring issues. (Would it need any sort of socket or lamp holder?) The PIAA lamps would cost a lot more than the conversion. Ross
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    I would be interested in finding out whether the sealed beam passing lamps can be converted to halogen as well. One comment on the H3 - had them in the passing lamps on my Roadstar. They are most commonly sold as 55w lamps which may be too much load for your charging system or wiring. You can find them in 35W but you have to look a little harder. Ross
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    It might be interesting to see what reaction they might have if you give them the link to your post on this forum. Enough people will read this to completely negate anything the company has "saved" by treating your brother like crap. If they had treated you exceptionally well, I'm sure you would have posted a positive experience which goes a long way to enhance their reputation. I'm sure it wouldn't have hurt business. I find it hard to understand how/why companies do this stuff. I wonder if it is corporate policy or a few lazy, unmotivated claims people. In any case, it couldn't hurt anything to make sure the individual who caused you this grief (and his supervisor) gets to see how your brother has been treated. Good luck with resolving this... Ross
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    Try Malwarebytes http://www.malwarebytes.org/ I found this one to be quite effective. I have had good luck with Spybot in the past but it took this one to ferret out a recent problem I had with a computer. Since I tend to practise "safe computing" I rarely run into issues but sometimes people other than me use my computer... I just Googled "abcjump" and it appears to be a bad one. You may find tips online to help if the standard tools don't work. Ross
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    I have been looking at a couple of wrenches at Canadian Tire (on sale this week). One has a range of 30-250 inch-lb and the other is 20-250 ft.-lb. Unfortunately, both would be required to cover the ranges on the Venture. Ross
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    Thanks for all of the input. Still haven't decided whether I am going to buy a pair of torque wrenches or continue as I have in the past. I would definately at least borrow one for serious engine or clutch work. Don't have anything major to do on the bike right now so maybe I'll wait awhile. Ross
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    How many use torque wrenches for routine maintenance and who tightens until it is "about right"? I realize that proper torque is absolutely critical for some applications. Do you use more than one wrench (i.e. low range 1/4 or 3/8 plus high range- usually 1/2")? What type of torque wrench do you use (i.e. "clicker")? I have heard it mentioned that the torque specification (by Yamaha) for the axles are too high. For instance on the Roadstar, I believe that 110 ft.lb is recommended for the rear wheel while the general concensus is that 80 or so is sufficient. Any opinions for the RSV? In the past, I have generally borrowed a torque wrench to use only for things I consider to be critical but I am thinking about buying a couple of new ones to cover the necessary ranges. (I have used the "about right" method for most stuff) Thought I would solicit some opinions. I am not into major stuff - I would leave an engine teardown to someone who knows more than I do - but I prefer to do everything I can. Thanks Ross
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    I haven't done it before so I want to make sure... Is it necessary to remove both mufflers to get the axle out? How big a deal is it to get the mufflers back on without leaks? Do you have to replace gaskets? Thanks Ross
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    E15

    RossKean replied to gibvel's topic in Watering Hole

    If it means anything, Yamaha says OK up to 10%. Implication is that more than 10% may be an issue and I'll bet they'll use it to get out of fuel-related and engine-related warranty claims. I hope that those who are in the position to influence policies learn to do a little math and examine the REAL costs of high ethanol blends!! Ross
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    Even if they manage to force the manufacturers/importers to use paints without lead-based pigments, what are they going to to do about batteries? After all, if a kid is going to chew the fender of the ATV, they will have to be concerned about eating the terminals off the battery too! Absolute crap! Ross
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    Don't feel too bad. Around here, the six more weeks of winter (from Groundhog day) would be a GOOD thing!! We are currently expecting up to 35 cm (14 inches) of snow in the next 24 hours - this is in addition to the 20 cm we got a few days ago. If I can get the scoot down the driveway, I usually try to manage at least around the block on April 01. If current indications mean anything, I may be waiting more than another 5 weeks. Ross
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    Sure - but while you are in there, I would check the diaphragms (probably OK) and make sure the floats themselves are OK (also, likely good). Spray some carb cleaner through any passages and just give each carb a good clean while they are off the bike. You won't get a good chance to do this again without a lot of work. Put it back, resynch the carbs and ride the stuffing out of it!! Ross
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    These are 55 W lamps. Is anyone using them as well in addition to the standard 35 W Yamaha driving lamps? If so, is there enough stator output to handle the extra 9.2 amps these require? I assume that people who use them are running a separate circuit? Ross
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    For me, an hour of INTENSIVE cardio 4 times per week is the key to loosing the weight and keeping it off. I eat a normal balanced diet and don't panic if I over indulge. While a normal workout (weights and machines) at the gym does a lot for strengthening, flexibility and muscle conditioning, I find that I need the cardio to make serious progress on weight loss. (I do both) Unfortunately, I do very well during the LONG winter months and regress somewhat over the summer (riding and BBQ season). Perhaps I'll get back into a little running this summer - hate to work out indoors when its nice outside. Ross
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    -25 °C here today!! The attached picture was taken in the Fredericton area last winter.
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