Al Bates
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Eddy, might want to try the Americade 2008 Lake George, NY June 2-7 2008 I here it's beautiful and folks have a blast. http://www.tourexpo.com/
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Removed AIS on my 02 last year. Front and rear. Mike I sent you an e-mail. AL
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Popping or Backfiring. AIS (Air Induction System) January 8, 2004 This my not be the solution for everyone. This is how I corrected the popping or backfiring on my 2002 RSV. I purchased the RSV used, with 6000 miles from a dealer. On the way home I heard a popping or backfiring noise. I returned to the dealer and explained the problem to him. He kept the bike for 4 days. When I got it back it started popping again. Then I decided to look into this myself. After looking over their work, I have to say I was surprised by the poor workman ship. They halfway plugged the AIS system and said it was fixed. I then researched and figured out how the AIS works. To make a long story short, I found that fuel was leaking from the carburetor and running down the carburetor manifold into the vacuum port then down the vacuum hose to the back AIS air cutoff valve. This 1/4 inch vacuum hose controls the AIS air cutoff valve. What I found was that fuel (maybe from setting) ran down to the AIS air cutoff valve and prevented it from working properly. My solution was to plug the four AIS cylinder ports. That's where it all starts. (See picture). By plugging the AIS tubes that would eliminate the AIS from that point on. Now all the AIS can be removed. (See other post on how to permanently plug and remove the AIS). I decided not to go this route because of the warranty. This is my fix. Follow the rear steel cylinder AIS tubes down (see picture), there will be a short 1/2 inch rubber hose at the end of each pipe. Remove the short rubber hose and place a marble or steel ball bearing into the 1/2 inch rubber hose (lubricate if you wish). After installing the ball bearing or marble, move it up until it touches the steel cylinder pipe where the rubber hose slips back onto the steel pipe. Replace clamps. Do this to both AIS rear cylinder pipes. Next I placed a small steel ball bearing into the 1/4 inch vacuum hose from the carburetor manifold, this is on the opposite side next to the carburetor. Slide the 1/4 inch ball bearing next to the manifold port. Install the clamp (see picture). I did the same thing to the front AIS tubes. The fronts are arranged a little different. I did not find any fuel in the front AIS air cutoff valve. The front requires pulling the bottom of the radiator away so I could get to the short 1/2 inch rubber hoses. I had to drain the radiator first. A friend did only the rear. We spent about 15 minutes and it corrected the problem. I hope this helps. AL Bates
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Anyone going to the 2008 Honda Hoot?
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Diane and I use clip ons. I think we got them at wall-mart. But have been thinking about getting prescription sun glasses. Can never seen to come up with $100.00+
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I been using the Baffles for 3 years now and they do help. Had to cut them down a little.
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I purchase one form Harbor Freight, Paid around $35.00 with the 15% Harbor Freight coupon. Have not installed it yet. May have to do a little modification, not sure yet. But for 35 dollars I'll see how it works out. It has to be better then the cheep-o I have in the trailer now, ya- I paid $25.00 for the cheep-o. I don't think I would every trailer any bike with out striping it down, chock or no chock and all those low G tie downs on a large top heavy bike won't work either. I tryed to tell a friend that when he borrowed my trailer. Ended up with some holes in the trailer. I believed from low G tie downs on a top heavy bike. I do use heaver strips in the front now with a smaller safety strip in the front also. I have never had a bike come loose. Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?function=Search MOTORCYCLE WHEEL CHOCK Chock moves up automatically, securing wheel in place. Makes it easy for one person to strap down motorcycle Mounts securely to truck, trailer, or floor Quick and easy Fits most motorcycles 13-5/16" high; Rugged 7 gauge base plate; All hardware included ITEM 96349-2VGA $39.99
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Jeff, Nice posted. Well put together. Something most of us can understand
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Diane and I will be there. Monday to Sunday. You have to Registrar ($49.per person) before you can get a room, the rooms are going fast. When we Registrar the only thing left was a king bad suit for $109. per night. The event itself is at the hotel Star Days http://rickrobey.com/72756/stardays/index.htm Hotel http://www.embassysuitesnwa.com/contact.aspx
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Temps- Around 60 degrees Rain- We stop if all possible and only ride in downpours if we absolutely have to. High temp- Not to much of a big deal. We try to work around high temps with full over head sun. Crosswind -35-40 mph most of the time it’s only for a short time. Cities and traffic- We always take the back roads if possible. Allot of times we will take the freeways just to get out of dodge. We do around 12,000 to 15,000 miles per year on the bike:7_2_104[1]:
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Hello Ken I had Sirius radio for three years now. I have it on the bike in my truck and in the house. At first I had a problem on the bike with the ant. Had to try a few different location before I found one that worked well. (for best reception) I found mounting the ant on top of the dash inside of the windshield worked well. I ran the ant wire down into the fearing. (fearing and windshield removed) Planing on remounting this year. Check out the pic below.
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I knew my ABC when I was a kid. Actually I have had both types of heaters. I prefer the larger unit only because it heated up the garage much faster. Especially in sub zero weather. That's why I went with a large unit. I don't like waiting around. The garage was not insulated. The larger unit did cycle maybe a time or two more then the smaller unit. But both units will get the job done. Look what I found in the garage, man can you imagined that?
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The 45,000 BTU for $389.99 should do it if the garage is well Insulated, for $60.00 more I would get the 75,000 BTU for $449.99 Model# MHU75NG. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200316363_200316363
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This map may help. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/venturerider/ADB/bingemans_park_map640.jpg
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Don, check this out. If you do, feedback. It uses less energy than it takes to run a coffee maker. Yet, it produces an amazing 5,119 BTU’s http://www.amishfireplaces.com/technology.cfm Code FP2884
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Dealers are all different. To save time and a few bucks and to make sure the Job is done right I do them my self. To me the tires are not that hard to change. I don't use the machines just a few hand tools and some cardboard to keep from scathing the rims. You do have to balance the wheel and tire. Static balance works well. At first I made one. A few years ago I purchase one, not much different from the one I made. (picture below) I believe in a good balance for a smooth ride. You can purchase the weights most any were. Don't forget to lube the rear hub pins, check break pads and lube the drive shaft splines if it has never been done before. It's also a good ideal to clean the rotors with a clean rag or paper towel and break cleaner. All this is ease with the wheel and tires off. I purchase my wheel balancer here for $80.00 (at a bike show) a few years ago. http://www.nomartirechanger.com/ Hope this helps:080402gudl_prv:
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Purchase one about 3 years ago and up to now it's been OK. Got this off the battery. Odyssey Battery PC545 (2nd Gen) CCA 185A MCA 240A PHCA 545A Dry-cell Nonspillable Weight 12.6 lbs Reserve Capacity 18 minutes
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Wow, Not good news, but Glad to hear they are ok and there was no bad injuries. You and Lonna have a speed recovery. Take care Al & Diane:7_2_104[1]:
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Nice job on the pic's, we enjoyed viewing them. Wish we were there!
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Diane and I went to visit Gary N (Nantais) to day, he’s at the Windsor Regional Hospital-Western Campus, 1453 Prince Rd. Room 2515. About 5 Lights from the bridge. Make a right. He was excited to see us. We ended up staying over 4 hours. As we were leaving some more friends stop in, we all talked, laughed and had a good time. Gary is much better but has a long ways to go. He just started walking. Folks, he’s ready for visitors. He will be there for a few more weeks and maybe longer. So if you can fine the time stop in and say hello....... P.S He did say he wants to get another bike and he loves to ride. He likes Motorcycles, Roadsters magazines ..........
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Diane and I are plaining on a visit or two next week.
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Go with something small light, easy to operate and not that expensive to see if you like the thing. This way you will get a real feel how a GPS works with out shelling out the big bucks. I had a few and ended up with the I-way 250C $185.00. I now know I like them and will most likely purchase a ZUMO 550 because it's water-proof, has brighter screen (for bright sun light) blue tooth-(telephone) locks in with key. Check out the thread below. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15060
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2 Gen EBC HH Pads. The only ones I will use. Rear: EBC (HH for heat) (Part number) FA123HH $23.88 Front EBC (Part number) FA179HH $21.48 From Zanotti https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/partLookUp.html Check out other threads http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=15799 Go to search and type in break pads and all kinds of stuff comes up. AL
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Great to here Gary is doing better. Computer is possible, Laptop with a PC Internet card. A lot of cell phone company's have the PC cards now:happy34:
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Had many bikes in my life time but over all the RSV is the best bike I have every own. After 60,000 miles on this bike each spring I get it out and I'm amazed on how well it preforms.