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Or, you could buy one of these: http://www.twinmax.co.uk/acatalog/twinmax.html Looks quite interesting and is about 52 Pounds or 84 Canadian dollars. (The price they show includes a British tax of 20% that is not charged on international orders.) Andy
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"so it had to be easy if I was going to do it. And it was easy. " I'm just dying to see your description of something that's not easy to do. But I am quite impressed with your work. Bravo!! Andy
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We just got home from a trip to Montreal and along the 401, West of Cornwall, we saw a lot of trees already starting their colour change. I would estimate that they will be in full colour by the end of the month. Around here, the leaves have been going almost straight to brown and falling off...too much heat, too little water! It's going to be very tricky anticipating the best time to get out. Of course, that's also a great excuse for getting out each weekend - to avoid missing the best time! Andy
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And don't be in too much of a hurry to replace the switch. They can be fixed but you have to be sure to install a few relays to drop the load on the switch. If you don't, the problem is likely to re-occur even with a new switch. Andy
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Early last spring, I joined the Gold Wing Road Riders Association since I had found myself hanging out and riding with the local chapter guys on a regular basis. We have a lot of fun and they don't care what you're riding as long as you're riding. Last month, while riding my '94 Triumph, an electrical problem stalled the bike (Can you believe it? An electrical problem on an English bike!!) and I had to pull over. As I couldn't diagnose the problem just then, I decided to use my new Honda roadside rescue service, included in my membership fee. I hadn't noticed when I joined up, but it turns out they will only take your bike to a repair shop ... they won't take it to your home! Now I know they have their reasons, but this put me in a difficult position. The nearest bike shop that I thought might even be willing to look at a Triumph (Independent shop - not a dealer) was 15 miles away while my house was about 6 miles away. The nearest Triumph dealer was 50 miles away. But, what was worse, it was nearly 8 at night which meant the shops were closed. I would have had to leave my bike parked in front of the store and in both cases, in an area that was, well, not exactly a high class area. Putting it bluntly, to have left the bike there would have meant about a 90% chance of severe vandalism or outright theft. And then, once the details would have come out, I wonder if the insurance company would have been willing to pay. Anyway, after talking with the rep and having him check with his supervisor, I gave up and called the C.A.A. (Canadian equivalent of the A.A.A.) since I have the "plus" membership. They were there in 20 minutes with a nice covered trailer with a low load floor, a wheel chock at the front and tie down straps. We were loaded up and ready to roll in 5 minutes and they took me straight home and helped me get the bike into my garage. So, I'm not knocking the Honda Rescue Service, as I'm sure they have good reasons for operating as they do, but if anyone is thinking of joining the club, remember this fact. You may still need another service in some cases. Then again, they may have heard of my little stunt at a local A&W bike night when a young guy asked me what the letters "GWRRA" on my crest, stood for. I said "Oh I'm with the Gold Wing Road Riders Association" then tipping my Yamaha cap, I added, "Brought to you by Yamaha." Did I mention the chapter president was in line directly in front of me when I said that? Andy
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We've been using the IMC for over a year now with one small problem. My wife's mic stopped working (Told her that I didn't see the problem...OUUCH!!! Won't say that again!). When I checked I found a small uninsulated wire coming from the mic so I soldered it and it has been fine since. Had J&M previously and didn't like the thickness of the speakers. We both have full face helmets and the sets made for those. The sound from them is at least as good as from the J&M's but, yes, the mic's are sensitive. We're quite happy with them. Andy
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Fuel Gauge / Gas tank???
darthandy replied to grubsie's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Check out the following link: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=302 There is also another one somewhere in here where a member did some calculating and measuring to determine what the tank can hold. In short, it's a 6 gal. tank that can't be filled up unless the filler neck is modified. But be sure to read the full thread before filling the tank up as the fuel can expand if heated up and run out the overflow tube. I modified my filler neck and it added quite a few KM (Or miles, in your case) to my range. Andy -
That's really unfortunate. I bought a set of their liners for my RSV last fall. They shipped quickly and the bags are excellent. Andy
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Thanks for the info Mike. Can't find any used ones on Ebay, so I may just get a universal lock from Kuryakan and attach it to one of the guards on the saddle bags. Andy
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Went to use one of the helmet locks on my RSV and discovered that the "guts" of the lock are gone. I can see a small spring at the back of the opening and the lock and "hook" are still there but the rest is gone. Is it possible to get just that part or do I have to search out a whole new lock? And if I get a new lock, is it possible to change over the old lock cylinder so that I don't wind up with a second key? Thanks, Andy
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The lowering kits normally come with a new bracket for re-locating the brake caliper. You may want to check that out before starting anything. Have a look at this link: http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/rear-lowering-kit-yamaha-royal-star/part/BA-7504-00 Andy
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Here is a link to a Cycle World article from January - "2012 Honda NC700X - First Look" - http://www.cycleworld.com/2012/01/20/2012-honda-nc700x-first-look/ As well, in the latest issue of Cycle World (September 2012), there is a riding impression of the bike. Although not a full road test, it does give some good info on the bike. In short - the bike weighs 472 lbs (Doesn't say if that's wet weight or not.); the motor (a 670 cc parallel twin) puts out 51 HP with the standard 6 speed tranny and 47 HP with the dual-clutch tranny; the tank holds 3.7 gal. of gas which is plenty if their mileage figures are right (The tester got 47 mpg at a steady 85 mph). The price in Europe is equal to $6,999 USD. Brakes seem to be the weak point with a 3 piston caliper single front disc - one of the pistons is activated by the brake pedal, so max stopping power requires that the rear brake be used as well. Hope this helps. Andy
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+1 on Pete's Superbike. I just got a new rear Elite 3 for my RSV from them and by the time I took into account all the various factors, it was only about $7 more expensive than the Motorcycle Superstore. And I didn't have to try to cross the border during tourist season. Andy
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Valve stem size is the same for most Japanese bikes - 11.3mm / .453 in. Most European bikes use an 8.3 mm / 3.27 in. The 8.3 mm stems are what I have on my Triumph. Definitely go with the metal valves a they last a lot longer. Andy
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All this talk about hitting a deer...
darthandy replied to Cheesehead in flatland's topic in Watering Hole
According to a web site for the rally, it takes place on closed roads so there would be no oncoming traffic. Andy -
Yikes! You have waaayyyy too much time on your hands! But you are definitely persistent! Andy
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I'm afraid that won't work. First, there are mounting slots in the bottom of the windshield so that if you cut off the bottom, you no longer have a way of mounting the windshield to the bike. As well, the windshield tapers down from the top, so the bottom width would be wrong. If you search through the threads on the forum, you can find several detailed accounts as to how members have shortened their windshields from the top quite successfully. Good luck! Andy
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OK, with all due respect ... the parents were obese, but not ignorant. You are assuming she was obese based on the weight loss, but she is a big girl and was considered overweight but not obese (By definition, not by opinion). And it's tough to tell your child not to eat so much when you do and when you have been raised to think it's normal. They were aware of their own physical problems and were trying to get them under control, while not making too much of a big deal out of it and causing their girls to develop a fear of becoming overweight. The older of their daughters developed an "image problem" when she entered her teenage years and she let it override her knowledge and better judgement. The Bulimia she suffers from is a disease not a choice, just like alcoholism, drug abuse or any other such addictive behaviour and it takes a lot more than "educating" someone to have them stop. How many doctors and nurses do we still see smoking even though they see first hand the results of years of people abusing their bodies with cigarettes. And as for the the teachers, they were trying to explain to the other kids that being fat didn't make you "bad". remember, back in our day an overweight kid would often be made fun of (Yes, children can be cruel!) and teased. There is a difference between educating against prejudice and educating for better health. Let's not confuse the two and let's not jump to conclusions based on a few facts and a lot of assumptions. Andy
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A few weeks ago my brother in law's 17 year old daughter suddenly started having seizures - up to a dozen times a day. She had recently lost some 70 pounds over a short time ( less than a year ) and the doctors felt that the problem might be related to that. Well, it was - she had been forcing herself to vomit after meals and now it seems as if months of doing that has caused some damage that they haven't been able to track down yet. She had to be taken out of school and completed the rest of her year through home study. She can go back in September but the school board has insisted that she be in a wheelchair in case she has a seizure and falls down. Can you imagine this happening at the top of a flight of concrete stairs or standing at a chemistry lab desk with a beaker full of acid on it? The thing is, this is not a stupid child - she's very bright and gets good marks, but she had been overweight all her life and when she got to high school it really started to bother her. So she felt the need to lose weight. Her parents are loving people who look after their children very well, but unfortunately, it is all too easy for a child to do this without being very obvious. Needless to say, they are devastated as are we. In her attempt to be more popular and better looking, she has now put herself in a position that will make it very difficult for her to function normally and that has seriously harmed her health. How long this will last, no one can say...it could be permanent or it may get better with time. She had convinced herself that she was being more careful, was healthier, etc., etc. and so thought that she could get away with it without being harmed. She was painfully wrong. We're doing what we can to support her and to comfort her parents, but there isn't that much to do at this point except hope. I put this story in the "Watering Hole" area rather than the "Inspirational" section, because I know some folks are not comfortable in that forum and I want to be sure that as many people as possible see this story. Raising kids is a tough job and it's easy to miss some of the little signs of problems. If you have a child or know of one who has issues with their looks or popularity, try to get them to open up about it (Yeah. I know - it can sometimes be easier to open a bank vault with tweezers) but try anyway. If this story gets even one child to open up and be prevented from harming themselves then at least there will have been something good that came out of this. Our children are our most precious resource. Without them, there is no future for man. If we can't protect them from every danger, we can hopefully protect them from themselves. Andy
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I tend to agree with Allwx. I never put mine on the battery tender in the warmer weather as regular riding keeps the battery well charged. Late fall, early winter and early spring are a different story. The bike isn't ridden as often or as far and may spend weeks not being used. A good battery tender will keep the battery in good shape. I've had excellent luck with both Yuasa and Dekka, but the Dekka was a lot less expensive. Cranking amps tended to be lower, but tat's more of a problem in the winter or if the bike is hard to start. Andy
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Hoping and wishing for the best for you. Remember, attitude can often do as much as medicine, so keep your hopes up and keep fighting. Andy
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Glad to hear you got it fixed. Enjoy the ride and the fun. Andy
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Happy Birthday, Carl. And many more to come! :ice_awesome-vi46644:Happy Birthday: Andy
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Wonder if any of them have ever noticed that the NASCAR drivers aren't texting or drinking coffee while racing. Andy
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For what it's worth at this late date, I picked up the Harley pump for $56.00 at the local Harley dealer in Niagara on the Lake - Clare's Harley Davidson Niagara - http://www.claresharleydavidson.com/custompage.asp?pg=map. They are open 8 - 6 on Monday's and they are just off the Q.E.W. so it's right on your way if you take the Q.E.W. all the way in from Toronto. Of course, there's no guaranty they'll have one in stock, but you can call first. Failing that, let me know when you are coming through and I can meet you and we can use mine to pump you up for the rest of the trip. Just take it easy on the bumps and you should be OK even with the trailer. PM me if you want more info. I'll be checking my email and this site till I hit the sack around eleven and I'll check again in the a.m. Andy