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  1. LilBeaver
    Welcome to the site!! If you haven't found already, this is a great place to meet good people and get great technical assistance for RSVs, RSTDs, 1st gens, and some others. Not to be a turd or anything and to be fair here, we are only passing this DVD to current members for a few reasons. Mainly, the current members will be able to be contacted outside of the 15 day trial period as well as with as long as this list is, it will take a bit of time to get to the end which will be well beyond 15 days from now. If you decide to go ahead and join up as a supporting member, I will certainly add you to the list. Ride safe! Done.
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    Just in case you didn't know - you only need the headsets to talk on the CB. You can listen to everything else through the speakers. The RSV will certainly be different than your 650!! :happy65:
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    :think: Decisions decisions.... Congratulations!!!
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    I sure do hate 'getting lost' on the bikes. I'm sure none of us have EVER done such a horrendous thing . I know I NEVER get lost when I'm on the bike; I make take 'the scenic route' or need to 'test ride' or make a 'slight detour'... etc. Also, it was nice of you to 'take it easy' on that new ride of his
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    Well Glad you got it all figured out. Sorry about not answering your question about where the grounds were ~ somehow I managed to lose track of this thread. Regardless, as stated, glad you got it all taken care of! And yes, electrical problems can be a PAIN!
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    Oh, If I were you, I would take a close look at that connector to the R/R unit when you get your bike back to inspect for any indication of burning, etc. Since you are still under warranty, I'd insist (if they haven't yet) that gets taken care of/replaced, if required. Since that COULD be rather pricey or potentially a considerable amount of work. But, more so, since it is under warranty and it failed - out of principle it ought to get resolved. Hopefully your dealer did you right and just took care of everything. And, of course, that you'll be --> soon
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    Boomer = Genius :happy65: Well... as long as you've got the 'refrigeration' option installed and operational. Since no one likes droopy cheesecake.
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    Tekkie talk? naaah. none of that in there at all. I am interested to see how your slime gauge compares. And of course, for kicks, the progressive pump too. Thanks for reporting!! By the way, just for the record - which Accutire gauge do you have?
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    Gotcha. If they are going to do it, then there you go. I had interpreted your initial post as a 'they might or might not' do the vent install. For 60 bucks, that isn't a bad deal since the vent itself [if you were to buy it] would run you somewhere between 30 and 50 then the rest for the 30-60 minute install. Not too shabby. I've heard a lot of good stuff about the F4 windshields - so I'm sure you'll get plenty of good miles out of it.
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    Glad it was something simple! :thumbsup2: I think that switch is one of those things that can be cleaned or replaced... but on mine, when it acts up I just lift the stand and pull the clutch - it seems easier than replacing the switch. :sign yeah that::sign yeah that:
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    :happy65: Cool. Glad they found it. There is absolutely NO REASON at all that the labor and parts for the R/R issue shouldn't be covered under the warranty. Hope that was all and that you will have no other issues as a result of the bad R/R. Thanks for the update:thumbsup2:
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    When you say 'nothing' - do you mean that it doesn't even crank? Or does it crank but only trurn over and not start. Is this your RSV or the 90 VR? Some things that come to mind are, as Ruffy mentioned (and you) is the battery. If it got run completely dead at the shop (if someone left it on ACC overnight or something - they probably had no idea) then it is possible that your battery is pooched. However, it is odd that when jumping it (presuming you have your battery connected to the electrical system with the jumper cables connected to the battery) you get nothing. If the battery is completely dead and you have cables on it from a functional battery - it should at least crank. If you are not cranking, things to check would be the engine cut-off switch (kill switch), the side-stand/neutral interlock safety as either of those would prevent the bike from cranking at all. These can be done with the bike jumped. A quick way to check the neutral/side-stand safety switch is to stand the bike up, fold the side-stand up, pull the clutch in and push the starter button and see what happens. Just a few thoughts on the topic here. I'm sure others can jump in with more useful information, but maybe this can help get you started at least. A little more info can go a long way in helping you diagnose the problem.
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    The time frame on this differs from state to state but the rational for it remains the same nationwide.
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    What I quoted came from the Illinois compiled statutes for vehicle code enforcement (a book that I learned inside and out for work related reasons). I didn't realize that the rules of the road book was so vague, although unfortunately, I cannot say that I am surprised. I now understand where you are coming from and know that I read your initial post with the wrong 'tone' in mind. I read it a few times trying to make sure I could understand your positioning on what you were saying but your last post here definitely cleared it up for me. I couldn't agree more with your last two sentences there. It is too bad that things like 'common sense' and 'common courtesy' are not so common anymore. You cite several examples of that and those are the primary reasons that I enjoy cruising down some back road in the middle of nowhere - no people to cut you off, slam on their brakes in front of you or fling their boogers out the window at you (or gum out their window to hit you in the face... not that THAT has happened before or anything). Anyways, thanks again for clearing up your position on this and it is very unfortunate that sometimes individuals with good intentions get punished for trying to do the right thing (be it follow the law because it is the law, or simply do something because it is the right thing to do). 'nuff said.
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    :happy65: Looks good! And you were right, that price IS right
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    Dejavu? http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=47230
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    ... If I remember to look that is. I do understand that some folks do need to be in contact either for work or personal reasons. I'm glad I'm not one of them
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    The other option is the round pop type vents too. A little cheaper and easier for a self install. All you need is a properly sized hole saw, a capable drill, and a steady hand. 3rd post down in this thread: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27012&highlight=round+vent Gives part number and place to order. I have a Goldwing style vent in my clearview shield and I like it. If I were to install one on my own though in a 300 dollar shield, I'd go with the round vents (2 or 3). Less chance of screwing it up. Just my The tricky thing with the GW style vents is that if it doesn't fit the contour of the windshield just right it can be very difficult to get it to fasten properly and stay in. Many have done it (myself included) but it took a lot of time AND I had a broken one to practice on.
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    Also: You say you have 60 days from 3/Apr/10 - - you may want to contact a Yamaha dealer with your VIN number; if it was, in fact, a dealer that told you that then I'd contact a DIFFERENT one. The RSTD and RSV both come with a 5 year transferable warranty (unlimited mileage) effective the day that the bike rolls off the lot for the first time. Many members in here have gotten their clutch baskets swapped under the warranty (some had no issues with their dealer, and some took a lot of persuasion). Many of our members have found that some dealerships don't really know a whole lot about these bikes (most likely due to the lack of sales volume on them). As SilverT mentioned, there is A LOT of information on that in here, it just takes a little searching. By the way, welcome to the site.
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    In Illinois - Scott's Law, passed in 2002: Chapter 625 ILCS 5/11-907© In my opinion, this is quite clear (I have copied this directly from my IVC manual leaving in the portions relevant to the discussion of Scott's Law (The move over law): " Operation of vehicles and streetcars on approach of authorized emergency vehicles .... (2) the operator of every streetcar shall (a) ... © Upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, when the authorized emergency vehicle is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing red, red and white, blue, or red and blue lights or amber or yellow warning lights, a person who drives an approaching vehicle shall: (1) proceeding with due caution, yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the authorized emergency vehicle, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, if on a highway having at least 4 lanes with not less than 2 lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle; or (2) proceeding with due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe. As used in this subsection ©, "authorized emergency vehicle" includes any vehicle authorized by law to be equipped with oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights under Section 12-215 of this Code, while the owner or operator of the vehicle is engaged in his or her official duties. .... " Illinois was one of the earlier states to pass this legislation, and its explicit intent is to help protect the men and women that are serving the community (police, firefighters, EMTs, tow truck drivers, construction workers, etc). If a specific number is tacked onto the law it makes it darn near impossible to get any of the violations to stick if an individual contests the citation, as the burden of proof is on the officer that wrote the ticket to prove that the violator was actually violating the law as written (ie specific speed) regardless of the actual safety of the individual (officer, in this case) that was on the side of the road to begin with. To be fair, smaller vehicles really don't need to slow down as much as large trucks (ie tractor/trailer types) or pickups pulling campers due to the airflow that goes on around the vehicles. It is very easy to get, literally, sucked out into traffic if the right kind of vehicle goes by fast enough and close enough. Not to mention all of the crashes that occur because some people [apparently] have a hard time keeping their vehicle in their lane and out of the back end of emergency vehicles (or the personnel trying to do their jobs). Dynodon: I agree that this loose verbage does leave the opening for a very wide interpretation and if someone really wanted to be a turd, they could be. I also know what traffic around the Chicago area is like -- that 55 MPH speed limit on the tollway or 94 for example, 55 will get you killed; 70, maybe you can keep up with everyone else. I do hope that you and everyone else that questions these laws (either parts of the verbage or the laws in their entirety) see the reason, as far as safety, that these laws are passed. We can agree to disagree on the application and regulations that come in with it, everyone is entitled and had the right to their own opinion, and I certainly respect your opinion on this. Again, I hope that everyone can understand the aspects regarding safety of the personnel involved as to why these laws are passed.
  21. LilBeaver
    Cool!! I guess I have never have a problem with my crap rolling around in the bags. BUT that sure looks A LOT nicer (and more organized) than my 'system'. :happy65:
  22. LilBeaver

    I passed!!

    LilBeaver replied to Monty's topic in Watering Hole

    Alllllright!! :thumbsup2::happy65:
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    :yikes: Looks good though!
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    Pg 2-2 references pg 7-35
  25. LilBeaver
    You are VERY welcome! (oh, you were probably talking to the other Rick)
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