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I have started one of 2 projects this one is going along easy so far. I turned a ring to replace the 4 1/2" lens in the driving light. I purchased a piece of aluminum tubing 4 1/2 OD X 3 1/2 ID. I cut a piece off about 1/2" thick turned and shaped in a lathe next used a piece of 1/4 thick rubber to use as a pressure fit between the light (3") and the hole in the ring.

At the end of this doc all the adapters you will need are listed the PDF attached http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=632986#post632986

My Dad did pretty much the same thing. First it was throat cancer and they removed his voice box. Next after 7 years he went back in and had kidney cancer in one kidney went on dialysis. Well the doc told him here is the deal you now have cancer in your other kidney and it is spreading through your whole body what do you want to do? He asked about the morphine and they said no law won't let us. So he asked what if I go off dialysis? Doc you would have 3 - 4 days at the most so he took that route. One mistake made was Dad had a pacemaker which kept his heart beating. He lasted 5 days 2 of which were in a coma. Some folks say he was being selfish ending his life in that manner which I disagree and replay with: I am not the one who has to live with the pain, I am not the one who has to depend on others for my basic needs, I am not the one who will be a burden to others as I lay there waiting for the time to pass.

I use marine circuit breakers mounted to a 1/16 aluminum plate mounted where it needs be. I also have them mounted on the inside of the faring coming through using a buss bar setup with one side 10A and the other side 5A. The rubber boots over them keeps them dry. First 2 pictures are the one under the faring with the breakers going through the faring and the last picture is the buss bar under the seat with the breaker mounted through the plastic plate to behind the seat.

There are 2 different ones I have been looking at Joey Lift Motorcycle Hitch Carrier http://www.ebay.com/itm/Joey-Lift-Motorcycle-Hitch-Carrier-/330995700243?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d10e19213&vxp=mtr Motorcoach Hitch Mounted Electric Winch Operated Motorcycle Carrying Tote Lift http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcoach-Hitch-Mounted-Electric-Winch-Operated-Motorcycle-Carrying-Tote-Lift-/251288737100?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item3a81f9d54c&vxp=mtr

I'm in-between putting the tank back on for the weekend (going up to the mid 50's) or leaving it off to finish all the under tank stuff I want to get done and start on the "in the house" projects I have been putting off all summer.

Back in 71 (US Navy) we used to pickup a pint of Everclear and mix in a gallon can 1 large can (quart) of grape juice 1 large can (quart) pineapple juice 1 large can (quart) orange juice 1 large can of frozen concentrated grape juice stir well and drink after the 4th one try to stand up.....

AH Bluetooth the person who makes the plug and play for Bluetooth on these or any bike will be able to retire. I have been using a Bluetooth headset adapter that runs off a 7 hour battery plugged into the AUX port. With it I can use the GPS on my cell and play MP3's through the bikes sound system. I am also looking at a full plug and play setup that runs off the 12 volts on the bike turns on and off with the bike and also plugs into the AUX port. As far as getting the phone through the headset I'm still looking into that. A perfect setup would be 12V, Tape deck plugin through the system to the headset with full phone abilities and be under $100.00.... LOL I'll let you know if anything comes from it.....

The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) has learned that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall for Suzuki GSX-R Sport Bikes manufactured since 2004. This massive recall deals with corrosion of the brake piston inside the front brake master cylinder which could reduce front braking power. The MMA alerts all riders of Suzuki GSX-R Motorcycles to take notice since typically, more than 70% of your motorcycle's stopping power comes from the front brake! The NHTSA recall notice identifies 210,228 potential units affected including 2004-2013 model year Suzuki GSX-R600, GSX-R750 and 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 models. Suzuki Motor of America responded in a letter dated October 18, 2013, describing the defect as a long-term deterioration of the brake fluid, which in turn absorbs moisture. The front brake master cylinder may not have uniform surface treatment leading to corrosion of the brake piston. The corrosion contributes to gasses in the reservoir which may not be "adequately purged from the master cylinder", and as the gas accumulates the brake lever "may develop a 'spongy' feel and stopping distances may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash." Responding to customer complaints, the letter details the engineering behind the defect and the timeline of Suzuki Motor's investigation including the issuance of several Field Technical Information Reports (FTIR) which are related to the defect.. Suzuki further reports that they will replace the front brake master cylinder on affected models with a unit that has a redesigned reservoir and updated surface treatment on the brake piston, including several related parts. No issues have been reported with the rear brake cylinder and no known injuries have been reported to date. Suzuki indicates that they will begin notifying owners in November, although owners may call Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. (This number has been giving some callers issues, claiming "it is not available from your calling area." Suzuki Motor of America's Customer Service line is 714-572-1490.) Suzuki’s campaign id numbers for the recall are: 2A (31,32,33,34,35,36). The specific NHTSA recall notice and Suzuki's response can be found here: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM445031/RCAK-13V449-4615.pdf http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM444941/RCDNN-13V449-5599P.pdf The MMA reminds all riders that they should perform regular maintenance on their motorcycles, and assure that brake fluid is changed periodically. For more information, please contact your Suzuki Dealer (see above) or SafetyDirector@MassMotorcycle.org

Watch out if you install Highway Pegs your legs go right past the exhaust header, Oops sorry I just noticed they took care of that as there is no place to mount the highway pegs....

My 06 I believe does I have "used" it a few times already....

I believe one of then ended up on Sweet Home Road to preserve it. My Sister was the second grad class out of the new Senior High back in the early 60"s

He we have great Ice Cream here just outside of Boston....

Condor did you go to the original Sweet Home School back in the late 50's? Really guys that is the school systems name in the Amherst area

I am originally from the Buffalo area (Tonawanda) and now live in the Boston area and try to "ride in" to Buffalo a few times a year. Like Bob said WNY has a very active Yamaha group.

Check the wireing harness and see if it is rubbing on the steering neck some guys have had this happen and found wires worn through from the rubbing.

My first though was turn the back into a popup tent camper....

One other thing to do if he hasn't already is turn the handle bar all the way to the right this will level the clutch reservoir and allow the trapped air to come out and you can also top off the fluid to the full marks inside the reservoir.

Well if Mayor Blumberg has any intelligence (which as we have seen it is in limited supply) he would pull each video from YouTube and use it as evidence against everyone of them. Lets see how long they keep it up then and it wouldn't be the first time something like that has happened. And as far as the wife goes all she's after is the money and as soon as she gets her share she'll dump him and take what's left.

From the reports that I have seen and read the whole thing started when the DB's on the bikes started cutting off the SUV. Now the SUV hit his horn in frustration or as a warning but that is when DB1 cut in front of the SUV and forced him to a stop. At this point the SUV bumped the back tire on DB1's bike. Now the driver of the SUV went to get out of his SUV and exchange information with DB1 and was charged at by the group of DB's at which point the Driver of the SUV got back into his SUV and the pack of DB's proceeded to start cutting up the tires on the SUV. At this point the SUV beat it out of there running over DB1 breaking both legs and possible breaking his back (too bad DB1 this is what happens to DB's it just life). Now the pack of DB's chased the SUV until he was caught in traffic and this is where he made a mistake most of us I believe wouldn't have. He stopped because his tires were flat now having owned a 4x4 flat tires or not it will move and I for one would have made dam sure there would be more of them on the ground before what was left would think about coming after me. Rims with no tire will cut though bone with no complaints. And as far as the driver calling 911 he did from the start during the chase and right up to where they dragged him out of the SUV and beat him almost to death and why because he blew his horn at these guys who took that as a sign of disrespect......

I remember doing the same thing Dan back then.... and yes it will smoke for a little while also....

What Jeff and Bob and Dan said but after putting the oil in the cylinders leave the plugs out and put some rags over the plug holes wait an hour or so then pop the started button for a slow step by step turn over to help oil the rings and cylinder walls. After 4 complete stepping turnovers crank all the way through a few times this will blow out any excess oil in the cylinders then replace the plugs and fire it up. This will help prevent an hydraulic lock or possibly blowing a head gasket and the rags catch the excess oil and keep it from blowing all over the place.

I did something similar to that one with a butane lighter that didn't have a childproof sparker. I bought 2 new ones in a package and drove to work. When I got to work I opened the package put one in my pocket and tossed the second into the glove box and walked into the building. I was talking to the guy coming off shift and this other guy comes over and very calmly say hey your car is on fire. Well this guy is know as pulling your leg now and then just to get a rise out of you so I kind of ignored him. Well while talking to the other guy I did a quick look at my car and yup sure as can be the windshield was black there was a crack running through it and smoke was coming out of it. I yell out anyone parked near the side of the building better move their cars mine is on fire. I get out there stand off to the side and crack open the door waiting for the fire to flash and restart which luckily it didn't. Car was totaled if it wasn't burned it was melted and right up until I quit smoking I never tossed or put a lighter in the glove box again.

They are the same part number

I have a friend who picked up a 1997 Yamaha Tour and is in need of a few parts. The main parts he needs is the ignition stitch, gas cap and the seat lock if anyone has any leads it would help. Another question is will the gas cap from a Venture also fit the tank on his bike we could swap the tumblers from the Venture switch to what he has and that way the gas cap and ignition switch would at least match.