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Brand new E3 with a split in the sidewall. Need some opinions.
LilBeaver replied to LilBeaver's topic in Watering Hole
First and foremost, thank you to those who gave me a call and let me know what your thoughts were on the tire (I will leave names out, just in case you don't want to be identified on here). Interestingly enough, as tracked in the thread, overall I ended up with differing opinions on cosmetic vs. major problem. So, what decided for me is the fact that my tire was loosing some air (a significant amount over the course of 24 hours). To identify where the air was coming from (I suspected the valve stem) I sprayed a little soap and water on the area with the split and it bubbled up - so, no riding on this puppy . Arrived at my dealer this morning, right when then open. Walked my tire/wheel in, set it down, exchanged the typical 'good mornings' and whatnot, explained that this tire came from their dealership and was installed a few days ago, has less than 10 miles on it and has been under weight of the bike for maybe 12 hours total (It has been jacked up most of the time - thanks again CarbonOne (Larry) for the nice adapter with legs!!) Pointed to the area on the sidewall with the split in it and the service guy said, 'oh my'. He apologized profusely and said that they would take care of it. They said it should be ready to go first thing tomorrow morning (they didn't have a replacement E3 in stock, so they've got one on the truck for tomorrow). So, provided the next one is newer than '3707' and is not screwed up during mounting, I guess I cannot complain too much other than missing a few days of my vacation time and now two days of work. But, I'm going to try to not get my hopes up, just in case this next install gets botched too. Thanks again for all of the input, I really appreciate it! This site is SUCH a great resource. By the way, you folks in the pacific northwest that are on the VR assistance list, you better lookout, I've got your numbers!! Hopefully I won't have to call any of yous for assistance though -
Brand new E3 with a split in the sidewall. Need some opinions.
LilBeaver replied to LilBeaver's topic in Watering Hole
Thanks. And I agree 1000% that I much rather find this NOW while I am sitting at home in my garage than find out at 70 M.P.H. In the middle of Wyoming or Montana. I guess stuff happens, so I'll just deal with it. This is my plan. It just stinks that my dealer isn't open on Monday. It might just be cosmetic as it seems to only go through the first layer - but I really don't know a whole lot about tires, so I am going to push for a replacement anyways. After all, it's my butt on the line. And I paid for a brand new tire, this one has less than 20 miles on it. This shouldn't be there. That is sort of what I was thinking too. However, I looked over it really carefully when I picked the tire up and do not recall seeing this little mark - but I was so focused on getting it back home so I could get on the road, I could have easily missed it. Thanks for the info, I'll make sure to point that out to the dealer if they give me any issues about this. Thanks for the input everyone. Hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th!! -- Even you Squeeze... even though it is just another day for you :325: -
I should have thought about that a little more thoroughly before I posted. Thanks for correcting me.
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This is ridiculous. I cannot believe this. Not only did I miss the Nelson meet because of dealing with tire issues (along with a few other things, one involved a broken Kitchen window in my house). Now, I am going to be even LATER. My brand new E3 that I got on last Wednesday, now has a split in the sidewall. I was packed, ready to go and doing my final check over everythign before I went to bed for the night (to get up and take off tomorrow morning ~ 5) and what do I see? A split. Yippee. What do you all think? This tire is literally brand new, I have less than 20 miles on it. Sadly my dealer is closed Sunday and Monday so I have to wait until Tuesday to get anywhere with this. Someone shoot me. Maybe it is nothing, I don't know a whole heck of a lot about tires, so maybe I am over reacting... By the way the date code on the tire is 3707 - which I expressed my displeasure with to the dealer immediately when I saw that, but of course, they get what they get from the warehouse and as long as it is within the 5 years they can sell them.
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10mm regular depth socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet works perfectly for me on both sides. Can R&I both nuts without burning my hands. While many suggest leaving the nuts off, I have found that if I don't have the nuts on I have two undesired effects. 1) My seat wobbles when I sit on it while riding - which I do not like 2) If the wind blows just right while my bike is parked, I end up playing the 'find my seat game' and with as much fun as THAT is, I don't want to have to do that again
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I suspect that you have a problem with the way that these horns were wired it to begin with. None of the wires should be live going in and out of the horn until that horn button is pushed. Doing the check for 12V on the leads is a step in the right direction, but, it doesn't take that long to trace electrical wiring - especially what you have installed yourself. I'd double check to make sure that the correct wires are plugged into the correct places on the relay, and some electrical checks at the relay itself to make sure the correct wires are going in and out of the correct places. Just a thought and my EDIT: I just reread Monty's post and realize that he has basically already said this. Sorry to be repetitive.
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Absolutely not. The only time that I have even considered it is when I am stuck, as you describe, and I am on an air cooled bike. BUT, in an instance like that, shutting off the motor and letting traffic move a little, start up, move, then coast with the motor off, works well too. As others have said, the extra junk on the shoulder is certainly part of what I don't want to run over, BUT, between that and cars pulling out on to the shoulder to rubber neck, or emergency vehicles NEEDING to get up to whatever it is, in any of those cases I certainly do not want to be in the way. Yes, on a bike, we endure the heat, etc etc. But what about someone in a car with a broken air conditioner? Should this be extended to them too? After all, they are probably much warmer sitting in the enclosed greenhouse with no air conditioning than we are sitting out in the open on top of our bikes. Bottom line for me, I'll take sitting in the heat over risking running over something, getting hit by a car, or most importantly - getting in the way of an emergency vehicle that really does need to use the shoulder to get wherever they are going. Yea, it stinks to sit in the heat, but, I'll take being uncomfortable in the heat over potentially slowing down help getting to someone that really needs it, or getting my self hurt. There have been too many times that I was in a squad car trying to respond to something running full lights, siren and in some cases the air horn and P.A. system and people that were either too dumb too notice that I was behind them (or trying to get around them), too oblivious to their surroundings or just flat out didn't care and in most cases like that EVERY SECOND COUNTS. So I certainly will not be 'that guy' blocking or slowing the response of an emergency vehicle if I can help it. I hope this addresses your question in the fashion that you were looking. This is definitely my opinion, as you requested.
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Sweet! Thanks for sharing. Looks like it was a great time
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I realize that Truck shops don't sell Yamaha parts. However, truck stops and CB shops DO sell all sorts of CB mounts, equipment, etc. Point being that you may find something that is close enough to work just fine for you. Sorry, I guess I could have been a little more clear. If you really want the official Yamaha part, have you tried Pinwall? I cannot imagine that there would be a high demand for the part you are looking for, so you may want to give them a call. Or like you have mentioned here already, maybe someone has converted their bikes to the single antenna setup and would be willing to get rid of the other mount.
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I'd try the local Truck stop before anything else. If you are interested in going to only 1 antenna (to do both CB and radio) see this feller: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=11486&highlight=antenna or the Marshall Mod: http://www.bludolphintravel.com/gmg/marshallmod.htm
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By the way I modified my last post to add what hill I was talking about - so it made sense. To answer your question, yes I have been there. If I recall correctly the road to the parking lot is not paved (as of a few years ago) but if you take it easy (and it hasn't rained recently) you shouldn't have a problem getting back in and out with your bike and trailer. I did it with a Goldwing. Although, I was by myself and did not have a trailer. As for it being worth it or not, . There are plenty of really nice places to visit and things to see in the U.P. These falls are purdy, and probably the best that I visited in the Munising area but, they are no Tahquamenon. Hope that helps some.
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I did forget to mention the time thing. My plan is to overnight somewhere in Washington state. I do not have plans as to where yet, it was going to depend on which route I took and if there was anything worthwhile along the way. Thanks for the tip about the Dam, I'll check it out. I've been down I-90 through Montana a few times. My brother went to college at University of Colorado at Boulder and I drove out to see him (from the Chicago area) so that is how I went out. I just haven't been west of there.
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I guess a real question I have is: Is it worth all of the extra time to take the highways through Yellowstone, or is the ride along I-90 across the Rockies just as scenic? I am pretty sure I know the answer is 'of course Yellowstone is worth the ride' but I'd like to hear from some of you that have been through there. Same question about crossing Washington state - is the ride along I90 just as nice as it would be along US-2, etc? How slow are the US-2, and associated highways really, compared to I-90? Thanks!
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http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=1301+Akron+Ave,+Lubbock,+Texas+79406+(Texas+Tech+University+Health+Sciences+Center:+Human+Resources)&daddr=Rawlins,+WY+to:West+Yellowstone,+MT+to:Whitehall,+MT+to:Spokane,+WA+to:Okanogan,+WA+to:Twisp,+WA+to:Triumf+Research+Centre,+British+Columbia,+Canada&hl=en&geocode=FbOQAAIdk0Dt-SHftHvXyBoG1SmbXFQ1Ww3-hjHY0ntZo5b_mA%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B&mra=ls&sll=33.588597,-101.893387&sspn=0.066066,0.154324&ie=UTF8&ll=47.383474,-116.960449&spn=6.874108,19.753418&z=6 State highways through WA: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=1301+Akron+Ave,+Lubbock,+Texas+79406+(Texas+Tech+University+Health+Sciences+Center:+Human+Resources)&daddr=Rawlins,+WY+to:West+Yellowstone,+MT+to:Whitehall,+MT+to:Spokane,+WA+to:Okanogan,+WA+to:Twisp,+WA+to:Triumf+Research+Centre,+British+Columbia,+Canada&hl=en&geocode=FbOQAAIdk0Dt-SHftHvXyBoG1SmbXFQ1Ww3-hjHY0ntZo5b_mA%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B&mra=ls&sll=33.588597,-101.893387&sspn=0.066066,0.154324&ie=UTF8&ll=47.383474,-116.960449&spn=6.874108,19.753418&z=6
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Well, since I will not make it to Nelson, BC like I wanted to I figured I can still enjoy my ride to work... Both there and back. I will be departing Lubbock, Texas the morning of 4/July. Heading up to Rawlins, WY for the night. The following morning I'll depart Rawlins, head north following Highway 287 through Yellowstone all the way up to Whitehall, MT, where I will likely stop for the night. Then take the slab up to Spokane, Washington where I will have to decide whether to slab it all the way to Seattle or take US-2, 97, and Highway 20 to intersect with I-5 just north of Seattle. There will probably be an overnight stop sometime in there depending on which way I decide to go. Then the last day will land me at the Lab I will be working at in Vancouver, BC. This route seems better than slabbing it the whole way up there but for you folks that live in the Yellowstone area, I am DEFINITELY up for suggestions. I am looking to see quite a bit on the way but still make reasonable time. Same goes for folks in Washington, I am certainly up for route advice, and would appreciate any and all input. Route advice, the essential things to see and take dorky pictures of myself and bike along the way are all appreciated and welcomed. Thanks in advance! By the way, I plan on posting pictures along the way and some updates to this thread - just in case anyone is interested.
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So what would cause that? Too many wheelies? Or just 100k Miles?
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+1 to this. If your goal is a great pasty, then you can't go wrong with any of the Mom and Pop type joints between Marquette and Ishpeming.
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Thanks for the feedback folks. I too have noticed the Motel6's tend to be the least expensive and most of the time they really aren't all that bad either. I have a few places scoped out already for the first two nights and am still not sure about the third yet, but I think I'll figure that out while I'm on the road. Now, if I can remember where I put my backpacking sleeping bag, it would help make my decision a lot easier! Thanks again.
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If you don't mind getting your order to go, I'd say stop by the place right across the street from 'Whiskers' (Bar with Yellow awning - well it used to be there anyways) right in front of the Northern Michigan University Dome (big wood thing, you can't miss it. It is the biggest wooden dome in the world by the way). There is a little place there, corner of Presque Isle Ave and Center Street (4th Street turns into Presque Isle Ave - if you are coming straight from 41 - but i would suggest taking the route along the lake. It is called "Jean-Kay's Pasties". They do a pretty nice job. Made fresh daily. I would say stop in for a few to go, then drive up Presque Isle ave until you hit the park. Go about halfway around the loop and there is a nice little turn off with a picnic table that you can stop at for lunch, or whatever. Or if you like huge boats, stop at the ore docks and maybe you'll get lucky and watch one pull in or out. If you don't mind a little off-roading I could suggest a few other rather nice places where I would take my... Well never mind the details. Of course, you probably don't want to spend all of your time in Marquette either... By the way the 'scenic turnout' as you crest the hill (west bound) on M-28 through Munising, is well worth the stop if you have a few minutes. Pics #1-4: All at Presque Isle taken around sunset.
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Thanks! My plans have changed slightly, but I'll be on the road in a few days. Hope all is going well.
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I have been considering the KOAs as MOST of the camp grounds seem reasonable, but it seems the ones along this particular stretch are quite pricey. BUT, I really do appreciate the heads up on that particular one - since it is always difficult to tell on websites how nice a place actually is. Sadly, the chepest motels I have been finding (at least the chain ones) START at 90 or 100 bucks. It would be cheaper to rent a cabin at a campground for a night than to stay at a motel. Which for 40 or 50 bucks per night, I have been considering.
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Mwa ha ha. I was just giving an answer to your question . After all, we all like closure don't we?
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You have a 2006, which means you are likely still under warranty. Get that sucker in for the dealer to at least make a note that you are having problems so it can get taken care of. George has outlined the likely sources of the problems but since you are under warranty you should not have to pay to have it fixed (for parts, labor or diagnostics - although doing the diagnostics on your own and giving the dealer suggestions may work in your favor). Based on your description of the problem, I do agree with George that it could be your reg/rectifier unit. It could also be a corroded ground or a wire that is shorting to ground either intermittently or constantly. Something else you ought to do is go through the fuse box with an ammeter (multimeter set to measure DC Current) Start with the main fuse (located behind the little plastic plate where the passenger's left ankle would sit) - it is a 30A fuse. With the Ignition switch/key in the OFF position, measure the current through that holder (Remove the fuse and either touch the wires from the backside, or CAREFULLY touch the contacts on the inside of the fuse holder. You should read something on the order of a few milli-amps. Write down whatever reading you get. Re-install the main fuse and remove the left hand side cover that is right infront of the left passenger foot peg. Note that the only functional screw is the one that is rear-most on the bike. Locate the "Back-up" fuse and pull that and do make the same measurement. Make a note of what you end up with. If you find that the readings are identical (or within a few mili-amps of each other) then you either have an intermittent problem somewhere, or an issue that George has discussed above and I will not repeat here. If you find that the readings differ by something that is not negligible, then reinstall the back-up fuse (don't worry your reverse will function the same as it did before you removed the fuse) and pull the next fuse in line and make the same measurement removing and reinstalling each until you find something else that reads something that is non-zero. Once you do that you have found your circuit that is 'leaking' while your bike is off. I will add though that you do not necessarily need to measure the AC voltage out of the stator. You can simply measure the resistance in a similar fashion. The service manual outlines what the resistance tolerance levels are for the stator. But it is whatever you are comfortable with (or have the tools to make the measurements). There are a few main grounds on these bikes that ground the electrical components to the frame. One down by the horn, one on the right hand side of the bike (front brake lever side) in front of the fuel tank behind the plastic cover just under the ignition switch, one under the trunk (used for the CB) and another point that connects the radio amplifier to ground via a braided cable from the inside of the fairing (on the radio amp) to the spot just in front of the fuel tank. Just a little more info that might help. Also, the "Search" tool located on the bar on the top of the main page here can be quite useful. There have been a handful of variations on this issue in the past so you may find some more useful reading there as well. Anyways, I'll reiterate that you are still under warranty and it would probably behoove you to take it in to at least make a note of the problem so if it come back after you are out of warranty, there is a chance it can still get fixed with limited cost to you.
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I would push for a replacment. If I understood correctly, you said that you were getting transmissions from other channels on whatever channel you were on that NONE of the other bikes with CBs tuned to the same channel heard. You also said that it was the same thing on every channel - so that leads me to believe that it isn't a problem with you having some 'super receiver' it is a problem with the CB unit it-self. Get it done under warranty because those boxes new are ~$1200. You've tried two dealers now, and both have said they cannot help you (which may be true if you asked them to 'de-tune' your unit, not fix the problem). If you fully explained your issue and their response was 'they can't do anything to fix it' which encompassed or implied that replacing the unit wouldn't help, then I might try a third then call the Yamaha customer support/service and go from there. Good luck.
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Trying to finalize a place to stay - or at least get a general idea of what I am looking at and it seems like almost anything along I-90 in MT is 100+?!?!!? Anyone have any suggestions on somewhere reasonably priced to stay? I have checked some campgrounds out, and even several of those want anywhere from 30 to 50 /night FOR A TENT campsite?! Sheesh. Since I'll be doing 1800 miles in a very short amount of time, I'd sort of like to have something softer than a picnic table at a rest area... I'm open to suggestions. I saw a thread a while back on travel hammocks which looked pretty awesome, but I certainly did not have time to order it and have it arrive in time. Suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance!