Al Bates
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I also spent some time around this bike, I checked out about everything that I could possibly check out, everything but starting and riding the bike. There's a lot I like about the bike, for one it's not so top heavy, I put a good lean on this bike and could pull it back up with no problem. I like the rotating vents at the bottom. I like the stereo system it would definitely blow away the venture and HD's systems, not sure if it had 5" or 6" speakers. I like how the front fearing is smaller and also all that weight is off the bars. It's the first fearing I have seen that's fixed and looks good. I like the dash look and the mechanical gages / speedometer and also the electronic display read-out. I like the way the bike sits. I like the fuel injection. I like the six speeds. I like were the intercom hooks up. I like how all that stuff is built in the dash the m3p player, Sirius radio, normal radio, CB, and so on. I'm not promoting this bike just saying what I found
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Just got back from the International Motorcycle Show (MI) had a good time, it was good seeing friends again. Brad-T and Rhonda how did you two escaped from the pic's?
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Under the cylinder head cooling fin cover there is a seal sometimes that seal will work it's way loose, not a big deal, remove 3 allen screws, the fin comes off and you will see where the leak is coming from. Most of the time just tighten the allen screws that hold the fin on or add a flat washer on top of the seal to push the seal inward and your done.
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See you all at the show.....
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A few pic's fron the past International Bike Show
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Sounds good Gary
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Gary, sounds good may be we all can meet in the venture ares around 2:00pm or so then decided on a place to eat
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Carlos will do, sorry about your son hope he gets better:sun: It may help for you to get out for an hour or so, the bike show may help you feel a little better:happy34:
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Who's going to the 2010 Michigan International Motorcycle Show? http://www.motorcycleshows.com/ January 1st - 3rd, 2010 Rock Financial Showplace 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI 48374 Friday 12pm to 8pm Saturday 9:30am to 8pm Sunday 9:30am to 5pm
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the 2sd gens seems to start sliping in 4 and 5 gears first.
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you can control the rear exterior speakers from up front on your audio controler. That knob in the back is for interior use only, for the back seater volumn control
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Kevin, Not sure if I got this right. If so it may help to answer some questions. Potato Creek State Park North Liberty IN July 12 -July 14 2010 http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2972.htm 25601 St. Rd. 4 North Liberty, IN 46554 574-656-8186 Reservations: To make a reservation by phone, call: 1-866-622-6746 Reservation by internet: http://www.indiana.reserveworld.com/Campgrounds/search.cfm Venturerider Calendar: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/calendar.php
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Hello Gary N, sorry I did not see your post earlier, it's beautiful around there, Below are some favorite places of ours, you may know some of them. Have fun. Al & Diane Ghost Town & Maggie Valley NC 828-926-1140 http://www.ghosttowninthesky.com/default.htm Cherohala Skyway / Tellico Plains, Turtletown & Murphy http://www.tailofthedragon.com/cherohala.html Deal Gap / Dragon & Foothill Pkwy http://www.tailofthedragon.com/dragon.html Vogel State Park & Helen http://www.gastateparks.org/info/vogel/ Devils Triangle http://www.tailofthedragon.com/DevilsTriangle/DevilsTriangle.html http://tailofthedragon.com/maps_devilstriangle.html Maggie Valley The Wheels Through Time Museum (if open) http://www.wheelsthroughtime.com/ Cumberland Gap area. The Tunnel, Skyline Road the A must! Pinnacle Overlook and Visitor Center. 328 miles (This one for sure) http://www.roadstothefuture.com/Cumberland_Gap.html http://www.nps.gov/cuga/planyourvisit/gettingaround.htm
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I was once a Harley guy. Had it about two years and was stolen. Can't say how the new ones are. I still think that they are way over priced. Been on both sides of the fence. "Over all" I'll take the RSV, I now have almost 100,000 miles on this bike. The Yamaha and Honda folks are so much friendlier and nicer and fun to be with and I rally like how they respect all bikes -
AIS Less face it, motorcycles and automobile are not allways in perfect tune. With or with out a pollution system they all produce some sort of pollution. Keeping your engine in the best possible tune will cut down on pollution and increase in performance. There should be no different on how the engine runs with or with out the AIS. The back firing can be fixed just may cost a few bucks. Carburetion plays a large part on these bikes. Keep them clean and make sure you allways us the manufacturer specs. Also goto: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14561&highlight=Poor+performance+rough+idle&page=2 I did remove the AIS on my 02 years ago. I decided to remove it because it was added just to meet the us emission laws. I wish I would have tested before and after just to see the difference. I'm sure it would not have been much. I believe a few lawnmowers produce as much hydrocarbons as my bike. I remember after removing the system I found many of the parts had a lot of corrosion in them. I do make a point to keep my engine in the best possible tune at all times. This helps in performance and pollution. Also make sure you use the exact specs from the manufacturer.
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Absolutley! A good balance will produce a good ride and save tire wear.
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[ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39642]2nd gen shock help - VentureRider.Org[/ame]
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Chief the place looks good on the web sight. You may have found somthing. Good job!
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I have a 02 and it held air also, but the shock was trashed, had around 60,000 on it. Were double up all the time. Replaced it, man what a deferent's. After calling Shock Works 818.701.1010 and talking to Sanda I decided to go with them, only because the shock can be rebuild by them for about $45.00 or myself for less. Had it for over a year now and I'm happy, had to take a little time to get the adjustments just right.
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Silly question on 2000 MM venture
Al Bates replied to screamstone's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
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Yama Mama, nice pic's Diane and I enjoy viewing them.
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we're in
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Info about Mt Rushmore: Once you pay your ticket is good for the week. Make time for the night event. Have breakfast or lunch there the food is good and reasonable. The new hotels in town just off the hill is a good place to stay. Have fun!
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1. When do you expect to arrive? Sunday June 21 2009 Microtel 2. How many to expect for the picnic Thursday evening? Two, Diane and I We had a great time last year
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Cool Bike The Valkyrie is one of my favorite bikes. Sounds like that sale men is playing tricks