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    I really wouldn't mind working for the tow company and be one of their bike tow team. It must be fun, but I am sure it also has its own downside.
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    My guess would be to make it easier to start the engine during cold days.
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    These bikes were designed to work on the narrow streets of Japan and retrieve or move on the side a disabled vehicle. Just don't put that GoldWing sideways since it may easily weigh close to a BOSS HOSS machine.
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    I agree with KiteSquid. I've had a Vulcan before and it handled fine, but I find my Venture with no lowering kit a lot better and easier to handle than my Vulcan. Considering that is is a heavier bike, I am really amazed. I do have the Baron's lowering kit sitting in my garage, brand new, and due to my heigh at 5'5" I have considered it to be installed...but I thought otherwise and am glad that I stayed with the stock height. Lowering the bike from the rear may help in handling, but not sure how much more improvement in handling you are looking for on the Venture. Whatever you decide, have a great time installing the kit and let us know how it feels. Ride Safe.
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    The video sound great! I think I am interested...may be a nice X-Mas gift for my Venture. I guess if I have the BUB slip on installed, I don't have to worry about any mechanical problems down the road???
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    Yes, I heard that these bikes don't really want to sit too long in the garage. The good thing is that I love to ride all year long. It was in the low 30's on my way to work and the ride was great. I guess if I continue to run the bike every week, it might help in the long run.
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    Do you still hear your music with your nice sounding pipes?
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    I've had COBRA pipes on my Vulcan and it sounded great. But witht he Venture, I am not sure if I really want one...if I do I may not hear the radio. Any thoughts on this?
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    How many miles did you have at the time your bike did not want to start? This is really nice to keep in mind and once I get the first sign of not starting or sputtering down the road...my bike is going to the shop to have the fuel pump replaced. At least I know what to tell the mechanics...(I think the fuel filter is not part of the warranty - could be part of regular maintenance)
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    treeman, Could you describe how your steering felt before you had the bearings greased.
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    Did the shop just tightened your steering head or did they tightened and added grease to the bearings?
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    Yamaman has an '01...so I assume this is also a 2nd gen Venture?
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    There is another thread in the 2nd Gen section that talks about tightening the steering head. Lubricating the bearings may be a good preventative maintenance for these Ventures. When I reach 15K, I may tackle some of the lubrication points and let the shop deal with the harder parts of lubricating my Venture.
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    I have an '07 with a little over 1K miles. At what mileage should I expect to have a loose steering head? Is this pretty common to the 2nd gens?
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    I you personally do not want the S100 brand due to several bad hype, one can try 'Simple Green'. I've used it on my wheels and hard to reach places and it worked wonders as well. As you all know, it is available at your local Wally Mart store.
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    MP3 install

    N3FOL replied to a topic in General Tech Talk

    Good idea, Freebird. That product is a possibility. I will also take a look at their generic iPod holder that may enable me to select tunes while riding. The plan was to ride over to Radio Shack, but it is raining this AM...so I'll just take the w/out the trailer.
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    MP3 install

    N3FOL replied to a topic in General Tech Talk

    Thanks for the info, Freebird. I am also headed to our local Radio Shack tomorrow for a 1/8" stereo patch cable. Now I need to find a way to secure my iPod unto the bike/handle bars. Perhaps I need to checkout a case for my iPod and just use Velcro....
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    MP3 install

    N3FOL replied to a topic in General Tech Talk

    Freebird, I do have the Nano, so I feel good about that. But what kind of cable do I need to get? I know the Venture has a connection within the cassette player housing. Not sure exactly what hardware I should have on hand.
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    Have you seen the box of a ML series oil filter? Does it say anywhere for Motorcycle application?
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    I use Pledge more often in the warmer months simply to make it easier to wipe off bug splats.
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    He probably wanted to be funny in a sarcastic way. It won't bother me whatsoever.
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    Thank you for the information.
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    I think the M on 'ML16817' may indicate that it is manufactured for motorcycles.
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    I have a bottle in my garage and I only use it once a year. Typically, I stay on top of my cleaning job on the bike and she gets a nice wipe/polish job after every other ride. Make sure when you do decide to use 'S100', do not use it on your blacktop driveway...it will discolor it.
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    I've had a similar close call as well. A two way lane...a truck with his left turn signal going the other direction and me with my left turn signal going the other way. As we approach the intersection, the young kid decided not to turn left instead stayed straight on the road...good thing I did not bite on his assumed intention to make a left turn or it could have been a head-on collision.
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