Al Bates
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Mike, I have been using Sirius for over a year now, before that I used Mp3's seems like for ever. I really like the Sirius radio. Here are some problems I had. I use the Star mate ST2 because it runs off of 12 votes and I did not have to install a transformer to change the voltage. I had to move the antenna from top of the bracket and place it inside the windshield center on top of the dash. (Thats over the speedometer) Before I moved the antenna It was losing the signal a lot. (a large improvement) I end up mounting the Starmate ST2 forward of the gas cap. Their's no wires showing and also use the same unit in the house. Once again I had to install a antenna on top of the chimney for good reception. I would post some pictures, but the bike is torn apart now, If you want me to I can post some in a few days. Hope this helps. -
Unbelievable, how could this happen. What a shocker. Diane and I enjoyed spending time with you two at Vogel, and was looking forward to more this summer. We are so sad to here this. Allen if you need anything please let us know.
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Any changer that uses a bus cord should work. Good luck!! most of them skip, don't waste your time and money, go with a mp3 player, a much better system. Or Satellite Radio.
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How do I share Photo Bucket in VRphotos
Al Bates replied to a topic in Computer help and tips for using this site.
Something really got over looked here. After all the post Les (Pavement Inspector) still could not fine the ventureriders in photobucket (were all the venturerider pictures are) I sent him a pm with the venturerider user name and the pass word (that we all use) he pm me be back and said that it worked A-OK. What I'm trying to say is may be we need a better way to get the word out. -
Had one over three years now. The tach still looks like new. Hopes this helps. Baron Custom Accessories Inc. http://www.baronscustom.com/
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Make sure the battery is good. Make sure that the battery is new and the dealer did not pull a fast one. I have heard story's that they know your bike is under warranty and will put a bad battery knowing you will get a new one. Fully charge the battery and do a load test on the battery. Read up on load testing. There are different ways to do this. Most will do it with a load tester. I use the car or bike that the battery belongs to. After making sure that the battery is fully charge put a volt meter across the battery. Disable the engine so it can not start. Crank the engine for 15 seconds the voltage should not drop below 9.5 volts. Higher the voltage the better shape the battery is in. Do not over heat the starter. Also make sure there is no drain on the battery when the key is off. Battery drain test. There are many ways to do this also. Have a fully charged battery. Turn everything off. Remove one of the battery terminals. I use the positive (red) side. Use a 12 volt test light (test your light first) hook one of the test light to the battery terminal and the other end of the test light to the battery. With everything turned off the light should be off. Now to test this turn on something like the key, the more you turn on the brighter the test light gets. Turn everything back off, the test light should go out. If the test light does not go out there is something on or you have a drain on the battery. That's my:2cents:
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My theory for using Iridium plugs is, I'll run them for two years or longer. When I was in school we did many test with many different types of plugs and I do remember some of those test. These days there in automobiles and lasting 100,000 miles. That also telling me something. It was like three dollars more a plug from the dealer.
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I have around 50,000 mile on my 02 Midnight. This year maintenance I will be removing the carburetors for cleaning, lubing and adjusting the steering, replacing the fuel filter, spark plugs (Iridium), rear breaks pads, new rear Avon tire, Air Filters, Clearview windshield and oil/filter. These part number and pricing may be some help. Yamaha Fuel Filter: 1FK-24560-10 $12.19 (Dealer) Spark Plug: "Iridium" NGK DPR8EIX-9 (2202) $9.99 each Total $39.96 (Dealer) Break Pads rear: EBC FA124HH (HH for heat) $21.19 (JC Whitney) Air Filters: K&N YA-1399 $82.20 (JC Whitney) Tire Avon Venom: 150/90HB-15 305321 $123.95 (Southwest Moto Tires) Clearview Windshield XXLarge: $135.00+shipping (Clearview Shields)
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If any one is interested I have The RSV 2003/2004 Service Manual and the Owners Manual on CD. Also there is Adobe-Reader 6.01 and Photo-shop 2.0 on the CD, if needed. If anyone would like a copy send me an pm with your shipping address.
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Check J&M Headsets for $60.00 http://www.wingstuff.com/pgroup_detail/2310_J_M_Headset_for_Goldwing_w_2Pc_Cord
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Patents??? My experience is, patents will protected your product and idea as long as no one tries to still it from you. If that happens it depends on who is stilling. Now it's who has the $$$$ for attorneys. A good attorney can protected you and your idea. This depends on how much money each side wants to put out to attorneys. The best attorney will win. Let's not forget about O jay and the right brothers. I'm shock what people will do for $$$$ these days. Bottom line: Always patent your idea before showing or telling anyone. That's my:2cents:
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Don't know about E-bay, but Carbon One has a nice one. Check it out. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=69&cat=7
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If they have not change there a 5 pin, check out the audio pin diagram below.
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Cool Eddie, I switch back to the stock HD (with-out dill out) I do like the drilled outs around town, I had the HD drilled outs on for about a year. We went on a lot of trips with them before changing over. We like a little peace of mind.
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EBC HH pads are the only break pads I'll use, I will try others but alway go back to EBC. Don't have to be HH I believe HH is higher heat (Heat I think)
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Loosing left Helmet lock. Loose screws.
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If you want to drill it out you can, just a little harder.
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December 8, 2004 Popping or Backfiring. AIS (Air Induction System) This may not be the solution for some folks. There are many ways to do this. This is how I correct the popping or backfiring on my 2002 RSV. I purchase the RSV used with 6000 miles from a dealer. On the way home I heard this popping or backfiring noise. I return to the dealer and explain 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 there work I have to say I was surprise of the poor work men ship. They half way plugged the AIS system and said it was fixed. I then research 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 seating) run 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 were 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 rubber hose at the end of each pipe. Remove the short rubber hose and place a marble or still ball bearing into the 1/2 rubber hose (lubricate if you wish). After installing the ball bearing or marble move it up until it touches the steel cylinder pipe were the rubber hose slips back onto the steel pipe. Replace clamps. Do this to both rear cylinder pipes. Next I placed a small steel ball bearing into the 1/4 inches vacuum hose from the carburetor manifold. (this is on the opposed side) (left side setting on seat) next to carburetor. Slide the 1/4 inch ball bearing next to the manifold port. Install the clamp (see picture) I did the something to the front AIS tubes. The fronts are arrange a little different. I did not fine 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. It seems to be only the rear causing the problem. A friend did only the rear. We spent about 15 minuets and it corrected the problem. (stop the popping) I sense helped a few others this way. I hope this helps. See picture below. AL Bates
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Hey, Batesville, are there any Bates's live there? Nice job on the trike.
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We also have the star bag. We had it for about two years. We really like it. The zippers are well built and heavy duty. It's been a super bag for us. Sometimes we do over stuff it. It also comes with a rain cap. I believe we paid around $94.00 I think. Well worth it. It looks good on the bike also.
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Diane,Thanks for the info. Well done.
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My two cents: I have a 02 Venture. It has 42,000 miles on it. I have tried many types of oil and have been using Mobil 1 Synthetic for motorcycles. On this last trip the clutch starting slipping in 4 and 5 gears under heavy acceleration. Now it's time to do something with the clutch. After doing a little research on replacing the clutch in my 02. Synthetic oils are great but not so great for wet clutches. So on that note, I'm going to switch over to a petroleum base or a synthetic blend base oil. It's worth doing some research on and not skimping on quality to save a buck. Any Ideals on petroleum base or a synthetic blend base oil?? Thanks for you help. AL Bates
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