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There is an irony here ... Unlike the comment above, I have not convicted anyone. Indeed, I had quite a bit of sympathy for the Dealer on this one. It's an easy mistake to make, and was probably an "admin" error. The thing here is the way they went about resolving it. Companies are not normally held liable for simple errors. They are not expected to lose a lot of money because they made a mistake and they could have sued the guy for recovery of either the car or the extra it should have cost.They probably wouldn't have won the full amount, but the guy also be unlikely to escape with $6000 of extras either. It's similar to bank errors in your favor ... You do not get to keep the $50k that was inadvertently deposited in your checking account. But they chose another, ridiculous path and now it has bitten them in the butt. They have no complaints and someone may be in trouble for the story told to obtain that arrest warrant.
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Sometimes these things remain unsolved. If it were a widespread issue we would all know about it and Avon would have fixed it by now. Switch brand, and if the problem disappears then the answer is that there is something unusual about your specific combination that didn't suit the Avon (or something changed). If it happens with another brand then you have a problem to solve .... maybe something to do with the bike. It's not really a case of being down on Avon, simply exploring what the issue might be, I agree, by the way, Avon do seem to have been very fair. Usually when things like this occur it has been experienced by lots of people and there are known solutions. This is a puzzle and folk do like to get their teeth into a good puzzle. It's not about blame.
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What do you mean? ... "Even if the story is correct". If the story is correct then what happened was a gross violation of a citizen's civil rights involving arrest and jail. The jury will hear it all if the Dealer is dumb enough to let it go that far .... They might not think it too much. This is not a frivolous lawsuit of the type folk do not like. This guy has a genuine grievance, and the jury will make the award. The amount asked for is meaningless drivel, designed only to get their attention. That is how these things work. The Dealer will be advised to settle, and the amount will probably be roughly equal to the value of the car, plus costs. If the dealer doesn't take the deal, he may lose his business. The PD may be defendants too. They almost always settle when there is any kind of case to answer.
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You may find this interesting: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636925
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I agree ... and it is much worse than that. I can't believe that folk are missing the point that a Car Dealership could have a guy arrested for theft over a disputed invoice. Where are your freedoms when the Police will throw you in jail over a disputed commercial debt ... When you have paperwork showing that you paid in full. If they get away with as little as 2.2 million, then they should count themselves lucky. Just imagine for a moment that you were at home, enjoying quiet time with your children or grandchildren, when the cops arrive. You argue, because you know you are right then, in front of your kids you are tased and taken away. Think it can't happen? Well it won't happen if the abusers know that they will be made to pay. The cops have questions to answer too.
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FWIW I have had zero problems with Bridgestone Spitfire IIs They can carry the weight, they are fine on pressures and they are one of the cheapest tires out there. They track fairly well ... I had an issue with the amount of jumping about the front did on concrete joints. It wasn't the tires and the Superbrace completely cured it. I don't try to wear out the edges of my tires. If I wanted to do that I'd buy a sports bike. I don't hang around either but I do respect wet roads. I guess I am a fairly average rider who sometimes rides further than average The Bridgestones are fine. There may be others that folk prefer but they will all cost more.
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Those cracks are way more severe than anything I was referring to.
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Unless the tires are brand new, they all will have some hairline cracks in the sidewalls. It's a matter of degree. The sun will cause the surface the weather. I just looked at all our tires, and all of them except the rear on the VR (which is new) have some superficial cracks in the sidewall ... It's a different matter if the Avon Rep agreed that the cracks were more serious than that. Other than the cracks I mentioned, the only time I have seen seriously damaged sidewalls have been on tires that have been on a bike, or car, for many years. They don't just crack with age, they harden and the structure loses much of its strength. Did the Rep give any explanation why so many tires cracked to the point they needed warranty replacement?
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Last time someone invoked "Seafoam", the thread was deleted .... Terrorist! :rotf:
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I had "Z" rated tires on both my FJ1200A and VFR750. Those rears would be lucky to last 4000 miles ... Some of the guys got through them in half that mileage. Dropping to a "V" rated and "being sensible" doubles the life. The "Z" rated tire would leave black lines on the road under normal, moderately heavy, braking without even a hint of locking the wheel. I used to treat the high cost of a set of tires simply as a consumable for a summer of fun.
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Keep it above 3000 rpm. Problem solved All engines vibrate a bit. Sometimes the resonant frequency is irritating, and it can vary from bike to bike. There may or may not be a minor issue causing it, but most likely it's just one of those things.
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It was sold in the UK .. Probably the lights were the only difference to the US models. I don't think they sold many. Dress Tourers are not really the UK flavor.
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Shhhh! The RR Merlin engine had 12 cylinders Whatever, that would be a very impressive piece of engineering.
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That makes a great deal of sense. Find a shipper who has facilities to hold your bike for collection for about a week. Ship it later and it might not get there.
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Who put asphalt tiles on a garage floor? That wasn't smart. There are tiles available that are impervious to oils and gasoline, and sidestands will not hurt them. I would still use epoxy, but tiles are an attractive option for those who have the $$
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Just a "heads-up" ... I have been hearing concerns about "All-Balls" bearings recently, with some front wheel bearings lasting 10 000 miles. It might be wise to try to get Japanese bearings rather than Chinese .... Just passing this along.
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HH brake pads on First Gen
twigg replied to Prairiehammer's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Improving the brakes is not a simple consideration. The word "improve" in this instance means "increasing the braking force applied". It is clear that the 1st Gen brakes will bring the bike to a safe and predictable stop. That is what they are designed to do, and they work. By modern standards they are quite poor in that stopping distances are higher than they need to be. In normal riding this is not an issue, you can brake earlier or a bit harder. Where it becomes an issue is in an emergency ... not the best time to be changing your pads. In those circumstances, stopping ten feet earlier can be the difference between hitting that car, or child, and not hitting them ... or a reduced impact if you hit. On the other hand, more effective brakes require more skill to use effectively. They will slow the bike MUCH quicker, and increase the chances of locking a wheel, which can be disastrous. ABS takes care of some of that, but not all of it. We don't have it though. The stock brakes were not designed for use with a trailer. It is possible that Yamaha might have tested them with trailers, but they didn't and it is best to assume that they probably are not good enough, because they are not brilliant even without one. Upgrading brakes can be done in slices, or all at once. Steel braided brake lines are a cheap and good value upgrade. Three lines on the front will reduce the hand pressure and increase the feel of the brakes massively. If you "de-link" at the same time you can get away with two lines and do the job for about $60 if you know where to shop. HH pads have more bite and more stopping power. Ceramic pads do too without the wear issues, but they are not so easy to find. Personally I would go for the HH pads and accept that rotors are a consumable ... albeit an expensive one. Next you can replace those elderly calipers with much better ones. Front calipers from an early Yamaha R1 or R6 bolt straight on and are better engineered, with a much larger pad area contacting the rotor. Result ... big increase in stopping power. You can choose not to de-link the brakes. It is not required and the stock system works actually rather well. Under emergency conditions it might lock up the rear, but so much braking is on the front at that time that you probably wouldn't even notice as the rear would be barely skimming the ground anyway. Many folk de-link, but it is a preference that should really only be done by experienced riders. The stock system will provide more balanced braking for less experienced riders. Personally, I want control of my brakes and I will separate the front from the rear, but on a modern Honda or BMW you can't .... and their brakes are excellent. What we are left with is that the OEM brakes work, but probably could use a little help. Stick with them but be aware that you should ride fairly conservatively. Upgrade them and be aware that there will be a learning curve, but a decent payoff in the end. The total cost is not small, but can be done in increments. Skydoc will sell you a complete. bolt-on upgrade. His price is high, but it is also reasonable. You can source the bits yourself and do it cheaper, but it is more work. ps ... If you go for R1 or R6 calipers you will need a new master cylinder too. The stock m/c will work, but you won't get the full benefit until you replace it. e&oe -
Rear brake puzzle
twigg replied to Rosie1965's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
For most of us, I would think I have less hair though -
Rear brake puzzle
twigg replied to Rosie1965's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
They didn't ... I did I started a new high school when I was 14. On the first morning the teacher was calling attendance and he asked me for my surname. "Bracken, Sir", said I "How do you spell "Bracken"?" he asked ... "As in "twig", Sir". It made absolutely no sense at all. The entire class fell about laughing and I got a detention for my trouble -
Your experience of Mount Magazine is a little different to mine. The red "Signal Hill" sign was a bonus location on a recent LD Rally. I got there at about 11 pm having already covered maybe 800 miles that day. Those switchbacks are fun, in the dark I didn't find the sign which, I understand, is pretty easy in daylight, not so much at night. I finished second in that rally. The 2000 points lost there and one other error cost me the win. I have also ridden the Talimena Scenic Byway both as a leisure ride (great fun), and on the clock. At 30 mph it's a glorious ride ... at 60 mph it is challenging! The trip through Mount Magazine was like riding the Talimena on the clock, in the dark!
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Well that didn't take long
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Most commercial shop floors are finished with epoxy paint. They seem to hold up pretty well to car jacks, etc. It will eventually wear in high traffic areas ... nothing a fresh coat from time to time won't fix. Tiling shop floors looks good too and with a motorcycle lift you won't be using a jack all that often.
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I use an Airtex pump for my auxiliary tank. By reputation they are a little better than the Mr Gasket pumps, but really I wouldn't trust either as the main pump. If you go that route, I'd buy two!
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Rear brake puzzle
twigg replied to Rosie1965's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Hah! My nickname from High School is "Twigg", from my last name "Bracken"