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  • Birthday June 18

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    Kelly Cole

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    Solon, Iowa, United States

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    Solon, Iowa

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    United States

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  • Interests
    banjos, bluegrass, family
  • Bike Year and Model
    '99 RSV
  1. VentureProf
    Many True-Value hardware stores have a good selection of stainless steel button-head bolts in metric. I've put a few on my '99. Kelly
  2. VentureProf
    I've been running the leveling links and a Works Performance shock for three seasons now. No issues. Bike handles great - as you know the Works shock is a high performance shock that is custom set for you based on information you provide (for spring rates, valving, etc). Great combination. So much so that I've not gone to the smaller front tire. I don't want to risk giving up stability at highway speeds that some have mentioned with the smaller diameter front tire. kelly
  3. VentureProf
    Interesting thread as my ME880's are getting ready to be changed out. Mostly one-up riding, ran front at about 40 psi, rear about 48 psi. Both manufactured in Germany. Current mileage is 17,500 miles. No cracks, chunking, bulges. Remaining tread on the back suggests I'll be changing them in the fall. I had assumed that I'd change to Elite 3's, but now I'm interested in the new ME880. Just wish I could get WWW's for this bike without going to the smaller front tire. Kelly
  4. VentureProf
    I also dumped the RK muffs in favor of the stock muffs. On a long trip that sound wears you down. I grew up with Harleys - parent's rode full-dressers in the '50's and 60's. The sound of that Harley V-twin is imprinted on me. Maybe that's why, at least to me, putting louder pipes on my Yamaha V-4 just seems to scream "I wanna be a Harley" especially to Harley riders (especially since the 2nd Gen design borrowed so much from Harley's full-dresser). I have no problem with whatever muffs other Venture owners install.
  5. VentureProf
    I have a Works-Perf shock and it is difficult to adjust the spring pre-load since it involves changing the compression on the spring via a collar that you turn. I've done it with the bike on its center-stand (DiamondR) using lots of lubricant. But, it is so much of a pain to do that I just set it where it feels good for two-up touring and haven't touched it since (3 years). I've always wondered how many failed shocks are due to the loss of air adjustability (seal/oil in the outer air chamber) versus the more serious failure of the actual shock absorber (the nitrogen-filled sealed shock chamber that provides the needed viscous damping of the sprung load). More people seem to have changed their shock because of shock moaning (loss of lubrication between the seal and moving surface of the preload chamber), loss of air preload, leaking of the air chamber oil, rather than because the rear-end started bouncing. Seems like the critical part for damping the bike's sprung load remains intact. Still, loss of pre-load adjustment is bad because this springiness of the air chamber adds to the total stiffness of the actual spring, and so you bottom out on bumps unless you are a real flyweight riding solo. Kelly
  6. VentureProf
    I love that color. Wanna trade?
  7. VentureProf
    Also, a spiral saw with a laminate cutter bit works great although it can run wild on you if you are not careful. That's what I used to cut my shield for a GW vent. Very clean cut. Kelly
  8. VentureProf
    Yes, got 'em on my RSV. Like 'em.
  9. VentureProf
    I agree that a properly running RSV should have no trouble holding 75 mph in 5th, even 2-up and pulling a trailer. 75 mph in 5th is at a pretty strong region of the torque/rpm curve. Any headwind that forces you into 4th at 75 mph is a beast I don't want to experience! Kelly
  10. VentureProf
    Congrats from another rider in eastern Iowa. I'll keep my eyes open for you when the weather warms and the rains clean the salt from the roads. Better yet, might be time for an eastern Iowa meet 'n greet - if I can find a weekend without one of my teenagers playing sports! If you want I'll bring my Carbtune and we can check the synch on your carbs. Heck of a deal on that '01, but buy some earplugs - I rode mine with Sampsons for about 2 weeks - couldn't take it anymore :>) Kelly http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/kjcole/Bikelights008-1-2.jpg
  11. VentureProf
    Hope to see you around eastern Iowa. Better yet, let's plan a ride after the snow melts and the rains wash away the salt. BTW There's a super nice '03 midnight on the Venturers website for a smidgeon less money (no trailer but a bike with ton's of extras and that I can vouch for re: care). It's in the members area, so if you are interested and you are not a member, I can put you in touch. I have no connections to this other than I know the owner and I know that the bike is outstanding in every way (27K miles). The only catch is that the bike is in eastern New Mexico. It's just an absolutely super deal for a babied RSV, otherwise I wouldn't mention it here. Kelly
  12. VentureProf
    Not a big deal to buy the Goldwing vent and install it in the stock shield - you don't even have to take the shield off the bike if you are careful. I fashioned a template by tracing the vent and then cut the shield with a laminate bit on a spiral saw (Zip). A little cleanup work with a file and a Dremel and the vent popped right in. Love that vent on a hot day, and it also takes a little airpressure off the shield which helps reduce wind inputs to the steering just a little. Highly recommended. Kelly
  13. VentureProf
    I put two Rivco electric horns attached to the lower mounting bolts of the two air boxes. Left all the others attached and working. Works great, looks stock. Kelly
  14. VentureProf
    stuff I learned from the AVA website Hydraulic valves - CB module mounts inside a saddlebag - hmmm:(
  15. VentureProf
    The vibration should be tracked down - that's not right. If it is more of a buzzing in the floorboards, then suspect carb synch. Otherwise, start diagnosing.
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