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  1. LilBeaver
    They were supposed to be crushed and completely destroyed, melted down, whatever - not used for anything including scrapyard parts. BUT, one of the big problems with this thing is that most of the dealers that took the trade-in deals and filed their paperwork are not getting reimbursed by the government like they are supposed to be. So what many are doing in lieu of taking the money from the government is simply selling them to scrap yards and eating the leftover cost.
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    Well, I bit the bullet today and picked up a jack (it finally went on sale again) so I could use my fancy new adapter to check a few things out. First of all, thanks Larry for making such a high quality product and being good about communication and shipping. Next, everyone that talked about how good this adapter was and all; I believed you, but was still amazed at how well it works (Now I just need someone to level my garage floor so everything will be square ). I definitely see the high quality that everyone is talking about and how sturdy it is on the 4 legs is amazing. I know I would NEVER get under a car without jack stands and now I can do the same with the bike (not to mention actually use a lift on the bike ) I'll stop rambling, but thought I would throw a few pictures in for grins. Thanks again Larry, - Rick M.
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    Jerry: Looks like I've got what I was going to want the lift for taken care of; so unless someone else wants a lift for something it probably is not necessary. Everyone else: Thanks so much for being so willing to get a lift there for me (and of course, anyone else that would want to use it). See everyone up there
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    Jerry: Terrific! Sounds like you found yourself a dealer to stick with and the initial one to not go back to. Simple explanation: While the gasoline heats up inside the tank, so does the vapor (and air) which causes pressure to build. If the pressure continues to build without escaping through the little vent hole there there would be considerable heat transfer (and pressure build up) in the tank (since the tank is conductive) which would be a perfectly reasonable explanation for why the tank would get so hot. Glad you are enjoying your new ride!!
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    :crackup: Thanks for sharing that; that is just TOO funny... I am related to someone like that, but that is another story for another time. Note to self: as long as I have a small enough 'engine', my weight doesn't matter and she can... well, never mind
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    Okay, thanks all. I think I might just worry too much about every little noise and such. Here is what I did; I shot some lithium grease around the axle bolt (as shown), spun the wheel, then cleaned up the excess and the noise is gone. So maybe the oil seals are dead or something; I don't really know how those are setup so ... Ponch: I took off the pads and moved the calipers out of the way to allow the wheel to spin freely. What I found was that the brake pads drag quite a bit when they are on there - at least they make a lot of noise... But the squeak was there until I lubed it. Forrest: Yup, I was trying to give some perspective on how easy it was to spin the wheel. The front one is pretty much effortless, where the rear is easy, but there is a little drag due to the shaft. Thanks Took wheel with both hands and really tried to move it and there was no motion what so ever. The way the bearings roll inside the race (I think that is what it is called) is why I had thought bearings initially but greasing the outside made the noise go away so with that and the fact that the wheel does not budge any way that it isn't supposed to makes me think that the bearings are okay too. I am positive it is not the brakes since I pulled them completely off the wheel and it made the noise upon very slow rotation. Anyhoo, Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. I'll keep my ear out while I am out the next few times, but I think it is okay (and not the wheel bearings). Thanks again, - Rick
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    I would like a little help diagnosing this sound and determining if I need to do something about it. I first noticed a squeak that seemed to go with wheel rotation at very low speeds a few days ago. I put the bike up on a lift, pulled off the calipers and spin the front wheel. What I find is that the wheel spins more freely than the back one and makes no noise unless I spin it very very slowly. Then there is a little squeak/groan sometimes (no grinding, just a squeak) - but it does not occur at the same wheel orientation every time it happens. I hope this is a reasonable enough description... My question is is this a sign that the front wheel bearings are going? Is there a better way to check the bearings? If it is not the bearings what else could it be? Oh yea; I've read through everything I could find under front wheel squeak, front wheel bearings, wheel bearings, etc. and nothing described what I am experiencing. My apologies if this is something that has been discussed before... Thanks a lot for your help. - Rick
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    How long have you been smelling this? If this is a first time deal or if it has just started in the last couple of rides, take a look at the underside of your pipes to see if you picked up something that is cooking down there... I know it might be a little gross, but I got a small animal at some point and didn't know it until I stopped and started smelling something pretty awful... Also, you say it smells like exhaust - but maybe you ought to carefully check your radiator and radiator hoses for small cracks or whatever. I know that hot coolant has a distinct smell, but, your description being a little vague (and it being difficult to describe smells) it is something else to check... Good luck
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    Welcome! Sounds like you have the same problem as here: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=41686 Looks like a cleaning and greasing of the stator terminals and such may be in order. I'm sure someone else will chime in with more usefull information. Cheers and Good luck! -Rick M.
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    Very true... :mo money: Probably wouldn't be worth it financially. I'm sure that there are not enough RSVs on the road for a company to become real profitable from these anyways so it probably wouldn't even come close to paying out... But there is still a principle involved... just my
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    If they have their items patented, then they could possible pursue patent infringement (or whatever the technical term for that is).
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    You could put 'em in a box and send them to me... I'll keep them shiny for you
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    Don't the folks on here get there things patented?!
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    Yea, it is a comin... The lows are already in the 50's and the high today is only 77! (Which is a good break from yesterday's 90) Yup, I miss alot of things about northern Michigan but winter from October to May is NOT one of them. You enjoy that S*** for all of us.
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    This has been a very entertaining thread. I just smile and wave to all fellow motorcycle enthusiasts; I don't give a *** what they are on. If they smile and wave back, terrific, if they don't do anything, fine; if they get disgruntled and flick me off (which has happened) I just laugh. I think the harder these people try to be 'badass' or whatever, the funnier it makes it. I just can't help but laugh to see some folks cruising along, no helmet, no eye protection, no windshield, and arms way above their head being all tough and too cool to acknowledge anyone on the road - I just cannot help think to myself, 'how can one enjoy the ride if they have to concentrate SO hard on being so 'cool'?' Anyways, I think that it is hilarious... Especially when folks like that flick you off for puttering by turning, smiling and waving. With all of this said, I find the vast majority of motorcyclists that I have run into have been descent people. All I can say to the rest is keep it up because the harder you try the harder it makes me laugh.
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    This is my understanding as well. That is, after 15 days the trial period expires which I believe denies them access.
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    No problem; Ponch messaged me already to let me know - thanks for the follow up though. You'll enjoy 287 much more than you would any road in or out of Lubbock anyway! See you there
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    I actually just noticed it today on the way home from my office. I felt the hub and it was not hot or anything, but I do agree that riding is probably not wise until I figure out if it is in-fact, the bearings or not... Which I did not think about until after I had made the post about doing the bearings at the MD... Jerry: Thanks, I'm thinking I'll get this taken care of before the 17th. Brian: I can take it as well as dish it out so watch out
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    Would front wheel bearings be too much to do on a maintenance day? I have managed to develop a slight sqeak that I only hear at low speeds and seems to go with wheel rotation (regardless of gear and whether the clutch is in or not) so I presume the front wheel bearings need replaced. I have an adapter, but I do not have a jack... If I can get my hands on a jack I'll probably get it done before we all meet, but, if not and it is not to much; it would be appreciated... Looking meeting everyone. - Rick M.
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    Wow, that was great! BTW: GO TECH!
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    Awesome! - Great work
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    That is good to know that is what that is for, I was wondering that myself (no noise from mine but I was curious).
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    This stuff works wonders And you can't beat it for $4.00/can at wally world
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    HAHA! There is a small town called Beaver, WI that I used to drive through on my way up to the UP from where my parents lived in Illinois. If I recall correctly it is off of 141 quite close to the MI/WI border. I'll let you know when I get up there - at least get out for ice cream or lunch or something. Shipping for that bad boy is not near as bad as I had expected... - Rick M.
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    Have not had my venture out in the winter yet, since I picked it up this spring... But as long as there is not ice on the ground and the roads have not been sanded/salted; I'm on a bike. I have ridden in the snow a few times (not by choice - I was out and far away from home and it started on me... Thanks a lot to the Upper Peninsula Michigan weather...) I don't have heated gear. I have a nice winter jacket that got me through a couple winters living just off of Lake Superior (in da U.P., eh?) That keeps my upper body plenty warm on the bike. For my legs I go with a pair of non-insulated wind pants (water-proof and block the wind quite well); they also pack real small and get stowed in my bike and used for the rain. Nothing special on my feet; good pair of winter gloves for my hands and a 1/2 ski-mask for my mouth and nose (when it gets below 30 F or so) and stick with the open face helmet for my head.
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