pickinfred
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Joe if you would, give me a call when the ride has been worked out. As mentioned the other day I'm not on the site much lately. Thanks:thumbsup2:
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Here is a pic of the mount that I used. Jay I hope this helps. If not give me a call.
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Now I'll tell you what.....that there was a good one !!!
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I may have overlooked the post..... but I did not read that the spark plug is wet when removed.... but if it is... I would install a new spark plug and if the new plug doesn't do the fix then I would change the spark plug cap as Randy suggested. If the spark plug is dry when removed I would lightly mist WD-40 in the sync port of the dead cylinder while the engine is running and listen for the engine to speed up which would lead me to recheck that carb. Not knowing what work was done on the carbs......would it be possible there was a paper towel or something left on the carb during reassembly...if so that would make the compression low and the cylinder dead. I cannot imagine the sync being so far out that a cylinder with 130 lbs. of compression that is getting fire and gas....would seem dead when you rev the engine......just my thoughts........be sure to post the fix when it is found.
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The spark plug cap was my problem when I had a wet plug on #3 (dead cylinder). Took apart the plug cap and found the copper/brass washer to be burnt and corroded......cleaned and applied dielectric grease and problem was solved. May want to read..... http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=41216&highlight=coil I hope this helps...
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Playing music through a external speaker suspended in the sound hole, with the instrument hanging or in a stand, will speed up the aging process. One month of 24-7 music with good bass vibes would be equal to 2+ years of actual playing time for me.
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The PIAA 70456 is listed 60/55 with 110/100 The PIAA 70476 is listed 60/55 with 130/125 I like the 70476....lights up the road well...has a blue/purple color listed. Might want to read this older thread..... http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=65604 -
Don......34 years ago I remember using similar words after buying my HD-28 Martin. During the last 34 years the Martin Box has masked my many vocal flaws which has kept the welcome spot open in many jam sessions for me. I paid $930 for the guitar...I have enjoyed it very much and refused $2800 for it last year. Wish I could say the same for my many other investments.
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Thinking of a K&N air filter but...
pickinfred replied to shikano53's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
This is the best deal I found [ame=http://www.amazon.com/YA-1399-Yamaha-Performance-Replacement-Filter/dp/B000E2CP02/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332514810&sr=8-1]Amazon.com: K&N YA-1399 Yamaha High Performance Replacement Air Filter: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-iSyf9LyL.@@AMEPARAM@@41-iSyf9LyL[/ame] I did need to cut/shave a small amount of the rubber (not the sealing surface !) to allow the filter to fit between the guide. With the OEM filter there was enough room to put a screwdriver between the guide and filter, but not the case with the K & N. I like the performance of the bike much more with the K & N. With less than 800 miles after installing the K & Ns, and that being just short rides,....the MPGs jury is still out. I like to do an average of 4 or 5 tanks for the MPGs. -
After she cooooled down a bit, I bought her new clothes ( kinda camoed her), a make over and did all the paperwork at the courthouse to change her name......she is now SUNSHINE!!....and sorta cute....don't ya think?
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After reading all the posts about ignition switch failure, I decided to install a keyed bypass switch instead of using a toggle or push button switch. I felt with the key locked in the trunk there would be less chance of the bike riding off into the sunset without me. I had already run battery power to a relay inside the flaring for the passing lamps which many members said would basically be the fix for the ignition switch failure.............but .....since I was already inside the flaring for Garmin power and had the tank off for carb work.....I decided to wire in a bypass switch also.
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What was I supposed to do??? You already had a passenger......besides she was smokin warm!!
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Did you do any pics and record a tune for us before you did the return????