XV1100SE

You didn't mention the use of your wave riders in the pond....and etiquette around the pond monster.

...and now to start adding chrome ! How do you attach chrome?

You could get the battery side covers chromed.....

If you have time the next couple evenings let me know. If you want to come over we can take a look and figure it out. I'm off all day Thursday as well. Did you check the fuse to begin with?

Checking the sync doesn't cost anything if you have access to the carbtune. Rule out the easy one first and if there is still a vibration then you can move on to other things. Would valves needing adjustment cause a vibration?

Bump....for the newer members Carl...still need to see if we can find a weekend to ride up there and scope out some fine dining establishments, the motel/campground, one or two good roads....

Was thinking it would be for people with bluetooth headsets (eg Senna). Pair between bikes and rider/passenger.

You have faith in the weather forecasters. They can't even get the next day right ! They alter the forecast hourly.

That works for me ! Start at Tim Hortons at 401 and Homer Watson? I don't remember where we started from before. Was it the Service Centre on the 401 just East of Cambridge? Whatever works enroute for you. Thinking we meet around 7....hour to Grimsby.... have time for coffee/breakfast before leaving with the group at 9am.

We could start right here....call the chain "The Freebird Biker Hotel"

I have the Carbtune so I can do it anytime I do any maintenance on the bike. Someone in your area should have one as well, or if you are at Maintenance Day, several floating around and we can show you how easy it is to do. Also...check your steering head for tightness. Too loose and the bike will feel like it wants to drift in corners, front end will wobble as you slow down with hands off grips.

Will that work with the cb though? Smartphone?

I sync my carbs at least once a year, sometimes more

LOL - yes Bob....standard shipping within the U.S.A. is FREE !

When was the last time you sync'd your carbs?

From what I found, the discount for members is 10%. This is on top of any other sale prices or discounts. Shipping to Canada is $54

How do you clean a Baggershield ? Is it like the F4 that you can use almost anything on it? How scratch resistant? They have a sale on right now (15%) and I'm considering the 10.5 to 16.5". I have a Clearview (think it is the XL - stock height with vent). Can anyone offer a direct comparison?

Don't get discouraged when you read the "issues with 2nd gens". Lot of it repeats with discussion. Boils down to : 1) ride bike and listen for a whine at speed. Some bikes have a very loud whine which is caused by the clutch basket (straight cut gears). Fix is to go to an "I" basket or as one member recently posted run an oil line to keep the gears "wet" 2) rear shock leak. Check bottom of shock for moisture and when riding make sure the bike doesn't bottom out the rear shock or you'll be looking at $500-700 for a replacement. Sounds like you are getting a good deal on the bike 3) recall on trunk mount. You can check at a dealer with the vin if the fix was ever applied. Early 2nd Gen ventures didn't have very good trunk support and caused cracks. Check the bottom of the trunk (inside and out) to see if there are cracks or repairs 4) tires - older than 7 years they need to be replaced whether or not there is rubber left. I'd lean toward saying most of us use Dunlop E4's. 5) regular maintenance - 58k miles is low for these bikes. On a 17 year old bike that averages to 3400 miles per year. 6) you'll get lots of tips and help from vr.org members. Some member made parts, but some OEM add-on parts aren't available (eg billet chrome) because Yamaha stopped making the 2nd Gen Venture in 2013. All standard maintenance items are readily available from the dealer. 7) Maintenance Day is coming up next weekend. If you pick up the bike and can make it, there will be several people that can give the bike a good once over and help you with any maintenance/repairs. 8) you won't be disappointed in picking up a 2nd Gen Venture. And when you do, pay for membership here. LOL - membership comes with rewards. You'll find even one answer to your questions will save you far more than the $12 a year membership

Maybe Yamaha knew that cassettes were making a comeback.... http://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/the-last-cassette-tape-factory?iid=ob_homepage_deskrecommended_pool

See post 4 (last link) in http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?86055-help-clutch This leads you to http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?42428-Clutch-Basket-Do-you-have-a-pic post 14 (by you) that had a picture.

More profit margin in the more expensive bikes, don't need to sell as much volume to make the same profit.

The Gold Wing is going hybrid....so think future tech with the guaranteed to be released new Venture touring bike. Yamaha has been playing with 3 cylinder motors and getting some good horsepower out of them. You never know.....

Enjoying reading about your trip on the blog. Ride and stay safe ! How is the new bike handling the trip ?

How do you like the low/high beam output from it? Do you have a link on where you got it?

I'm in !