XV1100SE

Hello from Kitchener ! What lights come on the dash? Headlight come on? If everything powers on (radio?) ...dumb question...check the kill switch on the handlebars? One other thing that can cause no starting is issue with the kickstand switch. There is a test for this on the forum. If you aren't getting any power at all...check the fuses in the lower cowls? If everything powers up but the starter doesn't activate...are you getting power there?

I've had the Air Intake 3 and currently the 4. I would be hard pressed to go to anything else and was hoping you (or someone else) could comment on the differences. I know TourMaster wasn't able to sell the ladies Air Intake 4 in Canada because it was similar (or the same) as the ladies Joe Rocket...

Just wondering how you think the Joe Rocket compares with the TourMaster. It has been my "go-to" jacket and when my first one go to the point of replacement I went with TourMaster again. Current version has a vest as the thermal liner. Previous one had full thermal liner (with full arms) and I still use it with my current TourMaster. Has very good airflow.

Have to add....if you switch to LED turn lights you need the resistor pack or they'll flash fast. (again...see write up)

Check out Custom Dynamics (https://www.customdynamics.com/vehicle/yamaha-cruiser) I converted my rear turn signals to run/turn/brake and did a write up on the "how to". It is in the 2nd Gen read only area

Happy birthday Carl !

The button switch is a "click". If when you push it and release it doesn't turn the lights off (and stay off) then it sounds like you need to replace the switch. When I installed mine I had read issues with the button switch so I installed a toggle instead. Just make sure what you put in is waterproof. For those that don't know... there is a write up about how to install the passing lights with switch and relay. The OEM instructions put load on the ignition switch (from memory so I may be incorrect on where the load is). The write up on here says what wires to tap into for the relay. You can wire them so that the passing lights only come on with low or high beam....or be on all the time (and controlled by the switch on the back of the fairing). I wired mine so that they are controlled by the switch. Power to the relay comes from a 6 gang fuse block I installed inside the fairing (provides power for GPS, passing lights.... )

Sounds like you took precautions based on past experiences.

Ben....knowing you I need to remind you....don't trip over the strap or stake.

There are some electronics in the cable that from what I remember BuddyRich was having difficulty sourcing. Don't know if anyone has tried replicating what he did or what alternatives there are.

Carl....aren't you considered "essential"....at least by Marca?

When you say "no power, no clicking"....you are referring to no electrical power or while riding no acceleration, no clicking being the fuel pump when you turn the key on? If you are referring to a fuel issue - fuel pump is the issue. If electrical....do you have power going to those fuses? What is the voltage? Could also be your ignition key or your kill switch depending on what lights you have. When you turn the key to acc....do you get power to the accessory plug on the fairing? Do any lights come on when you turn the key to the "ON" position? What is the voltage at the battery?

I'll look for the guy and see if I can find him again. Will let you know

Heard today that Tucker's Marketplace will not be reopening. They don't see the closures ending any time soon and don't see a viable way in the future. All three Ontario locations (Burlington, Toronto, Ottawa) will not be reopening. We'll have to find another place to meet up after the Toronto motorcycle show. That is....if the pandemic doesn't keep that closed too. Hope all our members are safe and healthy !

On my way out of work yesterday a guy riding a Kawasaki sport bike came over to ask me if I was interested in passenger highway pegs. As he approached he saw that I already had them. He used to own a Venture and has a set in his parts bin and wants to get rid of them. If anyone is interested, let me know and I'll see if I can connect with the guy and see what he wants for them. I don't know him personally other than him walking up to me this one time.

Glad you are safe.

We might have to schedule something local. Meet (physically distance) and greet (from a distance).

Happy anniversary.

Happy birthday Ben !

Not even broken in yet !

Is the trunk full of stuff or empty? 2nd Gen....if you overload it the plastic side flexes out a little bit. Push inwards on the side where the lock mechanism is or push the opposite side inwards and jiggle the lock back and forth while lifting the lid

If you have a tach on the bike, the peak torque is at 3700 rpm, red line at 6000. Want to have some fun....ride it like you stole it, get the rpm up there. This isn't a twin and if you really want to see what it will do, hit the rev limiter a few times. You'll think you are on a rocket. Enjoy and welcome to the forum !

Not the best way to lose weight. Hope you are doing what the doctors tell you.....and do what your wife tells you. By any chance, were you riding on Saturday between Woodstock and Kitchener (back roads)? I went to Sarnia on Saturday on the bike and saw a total of 5 other 2nd Gen Ventures (going the other way) between Kitchener and Sarnia.

My condolences to the family.

'89 is a first Gen. 2nd Gen was model years 1999 to 2013