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Inexpensive Rear Spoiler with Build In LED lights
Hummingbird replied to Obber's topic in Poor Man Tips and Fixes
I bought one of those spoilers a couple weeks ago, it's still laying on the bench. I just can't bring myself to start drilling on the tour box. I did notice on the one I got that when they 'ground' the bottom flat they took too much off and the red portion is loose from the black. If I mount it, I'll probably have to seal it up with a little silicon. I did get instructions with mine - Green/Yellow wire - 12v (+) Solid brake lights Brown - 12v (+) Optional Flashing Brake Lights Green - Ground (-) I tested it by touching the wires to a battery - looks pretty good. I like the flashing option -
Good Luck on the tests - Hope all turns out for the BEST !
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First - I AM NOT a mechanic. Second - It took me about an hour to locate, remove and extend the filter. It now lays horizontal under the seat. a Short length of copper and 2 extra clamps that I had in one of the bins. Third- the hardest part was getting stuff out of the way. I was wiling to bet that the center cover WAS NOT going back in place but I managed to do it. Also the 2 chrome allen head bolts on the center cover are for SHOW only, don't bother to loosen them. I got lucky and the nut for one of them fell thru to the floor. Fourth - don't forget to turn the petcock OFF. (don't ask me why)
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if it's alphabetical - maybe I'm at the bottom starting over
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Driveshaft. Is there a trick to it
Hummingbird replied to royalstarjac's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
OK - I'm just about to that point - Thanks -
Driveshaft. Is there a trick to it
Hummingbird replied to royalstarjac's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
because I'm curious, at what point does the shaft NEED greased ?? -
Stickers belong in a pile on your desk - except for the Venturerider.org that belongs on the windshield just aboev the chrome trim:thumbsup:
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Just admiring my Venture
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I went and didn't have a clue who was who - still don't except for Freebird and Squidley - doesn't make any difference, there's always next year
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I have a 2007 Midnight Venture that's paid for and I'm REALLY sure that the lure of FI won't make me beat a path to get one. That being said, if my bike were a little older, more miles or just time for a change - you can't beat FI for response and to my knowledge - reliability
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I put a set of Samsons on my 2007 - rode 11 miles and put the stock mufflers back on. Too loud for me, I now have RK's on it. The boss likes the sound of the RK's so I'm pretty sure I happy.
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OK - I'm gonna go without the lock nut - most likely won't need it Thanks -
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Don't forget the "master" volume. There's THREE volume controls on the 550. The main one is the "Master" volume and it's the one most people miss adjusting, and likely it's the one causing this problem. I didn't know there was a volume control on the Zumo, been using the control on the Venture control box. David is right, this is one awesome site, more information here than any dealership or tech help. THANKS AGAIN !!
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Great pics - thanks for sharing - oh, that one light green/black Venture is REALLY a good looking bike:innocent-emoticon:
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Got the backrest today via UPS. It took me longer to get a drill and bit than it did to install it. The only criticism I might have is that there was no lock nut on the screw to adjust the forward/backward setting. Since it was VERY easy to turn the screw by hand, I wonder if it will vibrate and continually be out of adjustment ?? Not really a big deal, should be able to find a nut at the local hardware. It sure is PURTY tho --
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From everything I've read, I own a 2007 Venture with a chirp - the decibel level of the chirp is the only thing that's going to change. If it doesn't change appreciably then I'll start badgering my local dealer and see if I can get the clutch thing changed ?
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OK - that's where I got confused - when I looked at the oil on the shelf there were 2 mobile 1 and one of them said V Twin, don't remember what the other was. So I want to get Mobile 1 V-Twin and a purolater filter. I'm getting tired of the chirp so this is going to happen tomorrow. Thanks guys
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I have a Zumo 550 plugged into the mp3 jack on the cassette. I don't have any trouble hearing 'her'. I have RK's and they are stock. btw - the Zumo 550 is a GOOD unit
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and I guess I didn't have enough info. I have amzoil in my '07' Venture but was reading that Mobile 1 was more apt to quiet the whine down a little more. There were 2 types to choose from and @ $10.00 a quart I didn't want to get the wrong one. So - the question is "which mobile 1 oil do I want to get ?? " and how about the filter ??
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I tried to keep an eye on the pond but kept getting distracted by all the nice RSTD's & Ventures sitting around. Oh yeah, there was a couple of those 'other' bikes there also I did see a few guys jump in the pond, evidently they were searching for the monster. Didn't hear any screaming so it must not have appeared while I was there.
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My first MD - What an event !!!! Thanks Squidley for the carb tune that I didn't need. So many people I wanted to meet but didn't. Didn't have a clue who was who and I wanted to but failed to meet Mrs DON (Eileen) because any woman that would let a couple hundred bikers run thru her home year after year deserves as much applause as anybody. Simply put - Thank You Don and Eileen and all of the "mechanics" that made another successful MD such a GREAT event for all !!:clap2:
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For those not at Maintenance Day (Please Read)
Hummingbird replied to Squidley's topic in Watering Hole
Prayers from our house as well - -
Nice pics - thanks. I took a dozen pics but forgot to change the camera resolution and they won't load
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I have an advantage as I only live 91 miles away from freebird, a little East and a tad South. Being a newbie to the board and to my RSV I didn't have a clue what to really expect. I got there around 10:30 and of course the first thing I did was look up our host and shake his hand. It was quite an experience, I'm not sure how many people were there when I got there but they were coming in all day. Funny thing was - there were riders from everywhere, I walked around and looked at plates on the bike, but there didn't seem to be any strangers including me. It was nice to put a face on a board handle, problem is, my memory is about as long as my hair and by next week I'll have lost the faces again. Maybe a second year and a little more interaction on the board will help my memory. THANKS DON !!
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If the pic would have been taken about 3 hours ago there would be way over a hundred bikes in the picture. right now it's 5:08 PM 6/06/09