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    That's just the seasonal clock accessory that ticks when it is time take it into the dealer to have them change to a lighter grade of oil. I understand only the better dealers install this option as an added bonus for dealing with them.
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    lean angle

    camos replied to barend's topic in Watering Hole

    I thought the Venture Royale came with all the goodies known to Man. Mine is missing the heel angle meter. How will I know how much it's leaning over so I can make sure I don't scratch my pegs? I'm feeling ripped off here.
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    Setting the choke is not necessary for oil pressure, it is to get enough gas so the engine will run without bogging out. After 30 seconds or so there is enough heat generated to help vapourize the fuel and the choke can be reduced or turned off. The choke is most noticeably needed on my air cooled Virago which needs at least a couple of minutes warming up in cold weather or the RPMs will drop to about 300 if it doesn't stall completely.
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    Pull the cable end off the throttle and tape a cardboard or plastic bonnet/ funnel around the cable and put some engine oil in it. After a while the oil will have seeped all the way down to the other end.
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    I'm going to jump in here with something that may be totally obvious, my apologies if that is the case. When bleeding brakes, the hose from the bleeder valve to the waste container should go up before it goes down to the container. The obvious reason for the hose is to help prevent making a mess. The not so obvious reason is, if it goes up, it will make a seal to prevent air from getting re-introduced at the bleeder.
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    By raising the front and lowering the back you are increasing the trail in the same manner as what would happen if the forks were extended. Raising or lowering the front of back is somewhat less dramatic than extending the forks. As you most likely know, extending the forks will make the bike more stable on the highway and less maneuverable in the parking lot...cruiser vs sporty.
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    Just a clarification: You can hook a car battery to your bike battery while it is in the bike and connected to the bike system. What you must not do is start the car or otherwise have it running while it's battery is connected to the bike. A car alternator can put out enough amperage to overload a few things on the bike. The worst scenario is when the bike battery is very low which makes the car alternator max it's output.
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    Seems close enough, some people don't take the care they should when doing things like this. Glad to know you aren't one of them. If there is enough difference between the two forks damping some torque could be applied to the wheel which might cause it to track slightly off. Probably a long shot but couldn't think of a reason not to mention it. Oh ya, when I change fork oil I measure the level down from the top instead of the volumn. Don't know if it is a good thing to do or not but I figure if not all the old oil gets drained then dumping in a measured amount could make them uneven. Perhaps I'm just a little crazy.
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    Any chance you did not get the oil levels in the forks exactly the same when it was changed?
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    Isn't that a bit odd? Haven't looked on my VR yet but I thought turning to the far left just turned on the parking lights/turn signals not the headlight. That is what happens on my Virago and just kinda assumed it would be the same on the VR.
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    Other than turning the ignition on after shutting down the engine, how does a headlight get left on by accident?
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    When rake is increased the tire will skid around corners more than turn, same situation with sport bikes versus cruisers. Increased trail reading makes the raked out cruiser more stable on the highway than a sporty but can't turn very sharp in the parking lot like a sporty can. Front tires will wear more on a trike cuz they don't lean so end up getting scuffed around the corner, probably more noticeable in town type driving with sharper turns.
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    I'm with flb_78. If the swingarm was tweaked or any other running gear you would likely have noticed a handling problem like not being able to hold a straight line or crabbing down the road or some such. The frame and driveline are fairly well built compared to the brackets hanging the fender and bags. Put a straight edge on them and find out if the rear wheel is aligned with the front wheel. Keep in mind the two are different widths so perhaps two straight edges would be easier to get a good check. Alternatively hire a pro to check them.
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    What you say is probably correct jasonm if done by a machinist or an experienced mechanic and under some circumstances by us ordinary bikers. What I was trying to say is I have seen more than a few instances when ordinary guys have said they had checked the front wheel and it seemed alright only to eventually pull the wheel and find the bearings were definitely gone. This is just a heads up for some of us that when something is not working correctly and nothing wrong can be found deeper investigation is required. In this case, pull the wheel and check the bearings.
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    When I installed my 55w fog lights, the relay was powered from the front turn signal circuit so the fogs go off when the ignition is off. I did run the fog circuit through a switch as well so I had the option of turning them off independently.
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    Another thing to check is the front wheel bearings by taking the wheel off and visually checking. If nothing else, adding some grease would be a good thing. I have seen several reports where a bit of a wobble was present while riding but no other indication there was a problem with the bearings like being able to move the wheel by hand, a squealing sound or flaky braking.
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    Hey Bobby, I'm with yuh, I don't go to the corner store without gearing up. It can be a PITA but bad things happen to good people all the time. I have no intention of leaving bits and bobs (no pun, honestly. ) of my birthday suit scattered down the pavement.
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    I've pretty much made up my mind to put some floorboards on and farther ahead than the stock pegs. Try this site: http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/index.php
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    So it seems there are issues with both feet under and feet forward positions and perfection is unattainable. Reminds me of my life. Looks like there are compromises that will have to be made to get things sorted out to get my VR fit me the best. Having my thoughts confirmed by actual experience is priceless though. Thanks to you all for your input.
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    That's how I feel too. Exactly where I'm at except a Gen2 is not in my future so gonna try modding the Gen1 to fit. Just have to sort out the best options first which is what prompted me to start this thread and pick your brains.
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    I'm 6'3" with a 34" inseam so the Gen1 is cramped for me as it comes which is the reason for this thread. Can't afford a Gen2, like the retro look but don't like the batwing type fairing. Sometimes it seems very difficult to be me.
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    That's me too, are we related? Mostly I like my feet about half way between under me and stretched out but find myself in a jockey position when getting seriously into it. Not into touring, commuting and day trips is more my thing. Been thinking of some longish floorboards that will cover both positions. Got any pix of the risers? I lifted the bars on my Virago a few inches so I could turn the buckhorns down a bit and find them absolutely perfect for me. On the VR to get that position the bars foul either the mirrors or the tank so they gotta get lifted too.
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    Not quite so technical, CT = Car Tire.
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    You don't mention lubricating the linkage heim joints, that is the most common cause of stiff or even jamming shifts. Having said that, I'm trying to remember if the Venture even has those kind of joints. Mine is not rideable yet and just this morning I experienced rather difficult shifting on my Virago after a couple of days rain so time to work some grease in there.
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    I know the two bikes are different but it is not apples to oranges, in my opinion anyway. It's about the comfort of one versus the comfort of the other. I have no opportunity to ride a G2 at all, never mind for 2 or 3 hours so your experienced comparison is exactly what I was after... and anybody else's who may have touring experience on both. Comparing the seating of both generations of Venture and also against that of sport touring bikes is the goal, to possibly get an understanding of which is the most comfortable. Can't remember for sure but I think there are several members on here who have some kind of sport touring bike as well. I'm on the tall side and find the seating position of my 90 VR a bit cramped so I've been thinking of moving the controls forward this Winter but perhaps I should be moving them back a bit instead. The other alternative is to leave it alone , suck it up and stop whining. Would be good to get it sorted out before doing the wrong thing, if ya know what I mean. Thanks Squidley.
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