TEW47
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We have a '99 Buick Park Avenue and around town we get 24 to 25 mpg. It has the 3.8 liter engine. 30 mpg on hwy. tew47
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I use the HD sunglasses that you see on TV. I use the ones with bifocals. They work great at nite. We had six inches of rain last nite and I put my sunglasses on while driving the car and I could see alot better. No glare from headlights and I could see right through the sheets of blowing rain. tew47
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Pipes, Carbs, Airbox 08 Venture
TEW47 replied to Reed's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
My '07 got about the same mpg as your until I got a few thousand miles and it got alot better. I hardly ever get under 43 mpg and have got as high as 51mpg at lower speeds. Try not to take off to fast from stops and that will help. Tyres will last longer also. tew47 -
86 VR Excessive Idling
TEW47 replied to keikat02's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Have you checked the choke rods that go through the carbs? Sometimes the little tabs on thease shafts get bent and cause fast idle. Make sure all four tabs are allowing the shafts to close all the way. Just open and close the choke while looking at the carbs and you will see the shafts move forward and backward. tew47 -
Avon Tire Pressures - From Avon USA
TEW47 replied to AKRefugee's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
http://webmail.att.net/wm/images/c0.gif Dear Mr. Weir Please feel free to revisit Avon Tyres with me. So we both together cansee/read the info that you have requested, plus some. www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/ See, fitment guide - click; see, Choose A Manufacturer; see, the down arrow- click; see, Yamaha - click; see, Model/cc type in "1300"; see, go - click;see, XVZ 1300 Royal Star, Classic, Tour Deluxe (1995-2001) - click; see,Front (AM41) Venom 150/80-16 71H @ 36 p.s.i. (@ cold temp.'s) and Rear(AM42) Venom 150/90B15 M/C 80H @ 42 (42 = a misprint) should read 44 p.s.i.(@ cold temp.'s). NOTE; the front size, your MT90B16 74H AM41 Venom is not the OE size firthis model of motorcycle. So plus time for this custom front fitment. Please feel free to view the attachment that I have sent you. Note; Based on a ___170 lbs rider with no luggage; see, Venom Tires withreinforced construction (for both the MT90B16 74 AM41 Venom and 150/90B15M/C 80H AM42 Venom); see, Front Solo 38-40, 2 up light 40-41 (loads) and 2up heavy (loads) 42-43 and Rear Solo 44, 2 up light (load) 46 and 2 up heavy(load) 48-50; now see (that the bottom of this page) NOTE; This is a widerange recommendation for average conditions only. High speed riding and/orHigh road temperatures may require a moderate increase in pressure (also). I hope that I have answered your question. If not, please feel free to callme at 1-800-624-7470, Mon. thru Fri., 800 to 1700 hours PDT. Thank you for your interest in buying and using Avon Tyres.Regards, Keith -
This is what Avon sent me when I asked about tyre pressure. Notice for a rider of 170 lbs with no luggage and reinforced construction TYRE. Based on a 170 lbs. rider with no luggage For 2 up or bigger loads increase accordingly Venom Tires with reinforced construction (130/90HB-16 – 150/90HB-15, etc.) FRONT 40-42 PSI Rear 48-50 heavy loads-48-50 psi tew47
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If you will email Avon and tell them what you ride and how much you and passenger weight, they will tell you how much pressure you should run. For me they said 42 front and 50 on the back. They used the RSV as a test bike for the tires and found they run cooler at those pressure. tew47
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25 Only took the test one time. tew47
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Met Taz at Ezell's Catfish Camp today. Look like his leg is doing better. Had a gread day for a ride. I was going to see how far I could go on a tank of gas. Went 212 miles before I had to go on resurve. Was getting nervous in the middle of nowhere so I stopped at a little gas station and filled up. Took 4.8 Gal. at 230 miles!!!! With at least one more gallon I could have made another 15 miles home. HAPPY NEW YEAR tew47
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Ezell's is about 5 miles east of Butler,Al ,east on hwy 10 on the river. Yes, its all you can eat. We will get there about 10:30 -11. CMA is having a blessing of the bike befor the start of the ride. I had the wrong city listed ,sorry. tew47
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Sorry I could not make this year. Had to choose between Stockton and Ezell's catfish house and Ezell's won. Hope to see you at Ezell's. P.S. Where do you live? tew47
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I still have the whine even after I had the clutch basket changed out to the "I". tew47
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I will be riding on Jan. 1, with several hundred people to Ezells Catfish House in CHATOM,Al. about 70 miles each way. Good Eating. Meeting at Wall Mart on hwy 158 at exit 13 at 8:30. tew47
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I had a helment and a jacket stolen off my bike and I wasn't ten feet away with my back to the bike! tew47
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Go to other froms for bikes that have belt drives and see how much trouble they have with them. tew47
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Went to a CMA and PGR funeral friday. The man was 84 years old. He was married before he was drafted in 1943. His wife died a year after their 11 child was born. He never remarried and raised all eleven children by himself. He had 11 children, 31 grand children, 70 great grand children, 4 great great grand children for a total of 116 descendants. Quite a MAN! tew47
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A friend of mine has a VTX1800, the oil dipstick broke off and fell into the engine. So far he has not been able to get it out. I have a strong magnet , hoping he can slide it up to the oil filler hole. If not will he have to split the cases? Does not have the money to take it to the shop. Any suggestions? tew47
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You can buy a lever from another bike that is adjustable or an aftermarket that is adjustable. You might have to saw or grind off a tab and switch out the part that pivots to make it work , but it can be done. tew47
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I attented the service for a homeless vet monday. The local is doing this for free! Hope the link works. wkrg.com/464119/ http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/...-2009_5-42-pm/ tew47
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They do have a 130/90-16 and that will work. Thats the size I have on the front now. tew47
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Rode to work back in the 80's and it was 0 to 3 degrees, and another time I got caught at work and had to ride home in the snow, 3", so it wasn't much since nobody else was out and about. When is it to cold to ride? When it is to cold for the bike to start!! tew47
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I have never seen over 3" of snow in my whole life, and I am 62. tew47
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Hey double d I am only 60 miles away near Mobile. Maybe I can meet you while you are down here. tew47
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My grandson wears size 18EEE. a good understanding but a long way from his head. tew47
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My wife and I are members of Warriors Ha'shem in Mobile,AL. Been a member since '91. tew47