LilBeaver
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If you are still under warranty the radio IS covered so DO IT. A handful of folks here have had various radio components replaced under warranty with no issues from yamaha or the dealer. Since it isn't a serviceable item it should be a quick diagnosis for the dealer. It either works or it doesn't, then they order you a new one. The radio amp goes for ~300 +shipping from Pinwall (1200 new). Radio control pod ~200 from pinwall +shipping and 600 new.
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From the album: Misc
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From the album: Misc
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Ruffy: On my way home from work today I was thinking about where else to possibly mount that digital voltmeter and remembered seeing a post from SilvrT with some switches around the cruise toggle switch. It took me a while to find this, but I figured I'd let you know before you cut into that fairing. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=31030 That would even give you some room for a temp sensor to match, some switches, or whatever. Something like this looks like a winner to me [At least for the small digital one]. Now I just need to figure out where to get the materials... Maybe a trip to home depot will be in order when I get some free time in the next couple of weeks. In terms of waterproofing the sensor - I suspect it will stay rather protected tucked away in there, and wrapped in some heat-shrink tubing or whatever would probably work just fine. -
Ah, good to know, thanks for the update.
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'Hydraulic Fluid' not to be confused with turn signal fluid too. Don't want that stuff to get mixed up!!! :yikes:
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Thanks for the note! Interesting to what is going on over there... I sure hope it continues to improve over the next week or two as I am due to fly in to Hethrow Thursday morning... Cheers.
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Being that I live in an extremely flat part of Texas, we get a crap ton of wind here - so I deal with this junk pretty much every day. It is not unusual to have 20-30 mph winds, then gusts on top of that. I am fortunate enough to have a place that I can park it where I can keep the rear wheel up against a curb and have the freedom to point the bike in just about any direction I want. I usually try to point the bike as close to being into the wind as possible with it angled enough that the wind pushes on the right front of the bike - as to push the bike backwards (into the curb) and try to rotate it 'into' the side the side stand is on. I have not had a problem with the bike blowing over in the parking lot. I HAVE had to go change the orientation multiple times throughout the day due to the shifting winds however. I do draw the line at 50+ mph gusts though... Anything there and above, I don't ride the bike... To address your question, I would presume that leaving it in gear would be better than nothing at all to keep it from rolling on its own.
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I think we all can agree that the real solution is for people to stop being so self-centered/aloof/stupid, whatever you want to call it - and just respect the rules of the road for the sake of everyone's safety. But what are the chances of that happening...
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Interesting. I was on a list for a rear shock... maybe that was just 'a line' they gave to appease me... Or maybe they are understaffed now or something. Oh well... :080402gudl_prv:
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Try this little fella: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=11050 EDIT: OOps, looks like you've already tried this one...
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I've been to Vancouver a few times now and I have found a few lights that have at least a 15-20 second delay. Some of the delays may be increased due to the pedestrian cross-walk activation buttons, but the are there... In the U.S. There are a lot of lights setup with the 'delayed green' system, exactly for this reason - to allow traffic to fully clear from the intersection before the other directions turn green. Unfortunately it seems that people do this precise behavior - push the red.
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fuel pump committed suicide
LilBeaver replied to starrider60's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
:rasberry: Not EVERYONE rides all year round up there... Or down here for that matter. The locals down here look at me funny when I pull up somewhere and the temperature is below 50 degrees. -
Sorry to hear about the extra scratches and whatnot. HOPEFULLY it'll all buff out and the deep scratches can get touched up enough. It is nice that the dealership at least heard your side of it and has made an effort to reconcile a little there. I certainly would not go back for service, but if they are good for parts and other vehicles, then there you go. I would make sure when you get home to go over your bike very very carefully and make sure anything they were supposed to touch was re-torqued/tightened down like it ought to be. Last thing you need is a muffler falling off or a bag coming off because of a few lose bolts - That would be a disappointment.
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If you call and they don't have one 'on hand' you can always get your name on a waiting list for one. They call you when they get one in and it is your turn, then you get first crack at it.
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fuel pump committed suicide
LilBeaver replied to starrider60's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
It could also be that issues with the fuel pumps are so infrequent that it isn't worth the dealers keeping a bunch in stock, especially during the 'non-riding' season for you northern folks... -
Maybe this: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=45504
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Gel deal or the 'Rick Butler' mod comes to mind...
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So that is an interesting issue you are having. As long as you keep paperwork and track of each time it happens and keep up with your records and fully disclose where necessary - I seriously doubt that you'll have an issue with any type of 'odometer' fraud claims. The 'fraud' implies that there is some intent to deceive, etc etc. And by you going through the effort to get it fixed once, and maintaining the actual mileage records I think it would be a pretty big stretch for a prosecutor to 'prove' beyond a reasonable doubt that you willfully and intentionally 'reset' your odometer with an intent to deceive. Now, on the note that you just want it to work correctly, I would be in the same position you are - I'd want to get it fixed, correctly and be done with it. As for possible sources to the problem I think you've got it pretty much nailed; must be a short to ground or surge happening somewhere. Or if there is some internal backup battery mechanism that supplies a constant power supply to whatever memory module is responsible for maintaining the odometer that has run its life course in the years of ownership... . My TRIP odometers will occasionally reset it self (if my bike sits for several days without running), but never the actual odometer itself.
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:happy65::happy65: Terrific! I'm glad no one was hurt.
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Welcome back!!! I hope you two can really enjoy this well deserved time off!!!
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The fuel-sending unit has two separate electrical components to it. One that works the fuel gauge and a separate one that works the low fuel light and F-trip meter. you can test the sending unit by: 1) take off the black plastic piece that surrounds the fuel filler neck/gas cap deal (two allen screws) 2) there is a white plug that is located on under that plastic cover on the left side. Disconnect the plug 3) on the portion of that plug that has the three (I believe) wires that go to the under side of the tank (around the front) do a continuity check between the green/red wire and the black wire on the wiring in the harness that is attached to the fuel tank. 4) If you find that this is an open circuit (infinite resistance) then this is, in-fact, your problem. You need to replace the fuel sending unit (in order to have a functional fuel light and F-trip meter). You can find them used with Pinwall cycle parts occasionally, or you could get yourself a brand-spankin'-new one. :080402gudl_prv: There are a handful of folks in here that have needed to replace their fuel sending units, myself included (I have an 01 RSV). It is a real easy job. Drain tank, remove tank from bike (literally 3 bolts), flip over, remove 4 screws from old sending unit, remove old sending unit, make sure new unit is clean (you don't want contaminants in your tank), insert new one (this IS tricky - pay VERY CLOSE attention to how you remove the old one, the new one has to go back in the EXACT same way - but in reverse). Insert 4 screws making sure you have your gasket lined up. Reinstall tank on bike, reconnect fuel lines, OPEN the petcock and go for a drive.
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INSURANCE for GPS, XM radio and GoPro Camera not included
LilBeaver replied to cb1313's topic in Watering Hole
Okay. I realize that our progressive policies may differ since we are in different states and all but here is how the relevant portion of mine reads: So. The question is, how do they define 'permanently installed' and aren't some of your Zumos hard wired into the bike? ergo, the permanent installation? Or do they have some sort of 'docking station' like deal that you plop it into? I would say that if it comes off with a quick release type deal, then it probably is not covered and one would have to rely on the homeowner's insurance to cover it. The homeowner's insurance covers all sorts of good stuff, I would encourage you to check out your policy and verify that you have coverage for such instances. Since theft from 'your personal property' is typically covered under those policies. If not, I am guessing that someone would be willing to sell insurance to cover such items either under an amended homeowner's type policy or one specifically written for such devices on the bike. Just some thoughts. -
:happy65::happy65::happy65: Keep on taking your time to make sure to heal up right (don't want rush those things) !!! I did once a few years ago and I am and will pay for it for the rest of my life... Turns out I didn't know my knee better than the doctor.