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I'm sure there ar lots of really technical terms for octane, but the simple redneck explanation is the higher the octane the more difficult it is to set on fire. (Think gasoline vs diesel fuel) Diesel fuel has an octane rating off the scale when compared to gasoline. Pour a little gasoline on the ground and throw a match at it, then do the same with diesel fuel. What happened? The difference between 87 and 92 octane are much more subtle, but a spark ignited engine can tell the difference. Years ago my dad's low compression 6 cylinder Chevy would just about not start on the 100 octane Super Shell I had to run in my 1970 400HO GTO. (Wish I still had that car ) As for the reserve, thingy, I don't know how Yammie does it, but waaay, (1963) back when I worked at the local Honda shop, the way reserve worked on those bike was there were two inlets to the petcock. The normal inlet had a tube extending about 1-1/2" up into the tank. The reserve inlet was flush with the top of the petcock. So on "normal" the bike would run out of fuel, with 1-1/2" of gas left in the tank. When you switched to reserve, you had the 1-1/2" of fuel to get you to a gas station. I'll sit down now... -
Go-Jo, lanolin, Might be a silly question, but would that be a NO-NO on M/C tires, kinda like Armorall?
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I have noticed that the clutch is starting to engage with the lever just barely off the grip. Also the bike tries to move forward if I start the engine in gear, with the clutch lever pulled all the way back, but does not move after the engine starts. It shifts fine and does not try to creep while I'm stopped at a traffic light, nor does it leak down while I'm waiting for the light to change. It just appears that an adjustment is needed. I have downloaded the repair manual for my bike (1998 RSTC) and cannot find any mention of adjustment. Suggestions anyone?
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WHAT, no crater in the back of you helmet?
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:stickpoke:Check "Bead Seating" on YouTube. Here's one... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M0GNLvPmAg&NR=1]YouTube - Redneck Tire Mounting[/ame]
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Vibration in grips - numb hand
wes0778 replied to oneway's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Bar weights??? -
Sounds like faulty factory prep and or paint and or Chrome plating
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I've reduced the price on my Burgman, It needs a good home. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=1878
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think its the starter?? please help
wes0778 replied to drizz's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
What's the voltage at the battery before you hit the start button and then what is it while you are holding the start button in? -
Or to use the politically correct term "southern engineering" :crackup:
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Glad to hear YOU are for the most part ok!!! Bikes can be repaired or replaced.
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Yeah, I was excited about Leesburg to. I was thinking Leesburg GA, 'cause that's where one daughter, 2 grand children and (my wife's:innocent:) great grand daughter live.
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:sign yeah that:If this is the case and your title says "NEW" that could open a "new" can of worms too... BTW have you thought what you might call your newly aquired Yamaha Dealership?
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:stickpoke: Another case for F/F helmet :ignore:(shut up Walter!!! )
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And THEN the next call to the consumer fraud division of your state's Attorney General's office!
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I thought I had thrown this away or I would have sent it sooner.
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keep repeating; Don't let the smoke out this time, Don't let the smoke out this time, Don't let the smoke out this time, Don't let the smoke out this time, Don't let the smoke out this time, Don't let the smoke out this time,
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2 for me
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What I just bought. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/13912/ITEM/Tour-Master-Intake-Air-2-Jacket.aspx Cannot believe how cool it feels in 80+ degree temps.
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Important: check this out if you have a Yamaha locking gas cap...
wes0778 replied to Blackjack's topic in Watering Hole
I've always been accused of having screws loose, and sure enough two were in my gas cap. They are now secure with thread lock. THANKS for the tip!!!:clap2: -
Have you checked out Leather Up? The have some pretty good stuff at more than reasonable prices.
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:stickpoke:I thought C/Ts got so much traction they wouldn't spin!
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More like 15 minutes off and 20 minutes on. I have had zero problems with it on my Burgman. Very stable. But like Bigboy says it is like training wheels. http://mtcvoyager.com/
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When I search Marble Falls on my Microsoft Streets and Trips, It comes up with Dog Patch, between Jasper and Harrison, on Hwy 7, Is that correct?