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    OK, stupid questions time. How often do you need to check the valve clearance? Is there a symptom the engine displays when this is needed? I have 60k+ miles on the bike and have never looked at the valves. RR
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    You may want to negotiate a bit on the price. Also, check around for a newer model. It may be worth a few extra bucks - Why? you ask? These bikes come with a factory 5 year warranty. A 2004 is out of warranty. While these are very reliable bikes, they are still a machine and things happen. If you could find an '06 or '07 for another thousand, it might be worth it. Other than that, this is a great bike that will provide many years of reliable, fun, and comfortable riding. Welcome to the asylum. RR
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    Danimal, If you can get down to Fond du Lac, I can help out. If you would like, might even be able to play with my new CarbTune and ColorTune. Haven't started riding yet, although it is supposed to be in the 50s Tuesday. RR
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    Now go get her a really good helmet and have a headset installed so you can talk together while you ride. Just make sure you learn how to adjust the volume for the intercom (it goes all they way down to zero) RR
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    Something to check before you tear into the main key switch. Check the contacts at the back of the kill switch. It is easy to access. However, now that I think about it, it wouldn't crank if the kill switch was not making contact. Never mind. It is likely the main switch as stated before. There is a procedure on here for removing in replacing the contacts. Do a quick search in the Tech forums. Good luck. RR
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    The only thing I can think of is to check the float levels in the carbs. I am sure you will get inundated with advise (that will surely show my thought was silly) soon. RR
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    I saw a tag line from someone on a website (my apologies for not crediting it to the owner - especially if it is someone on here). Rap is to Music what an Etch-A-Sketch is to Art. RR
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    The 'seek' function works OK on the radio. If you hold the up/down toggle for a second or so, it will 'seek' in that direction and lock onto the next station. There is no 'scan' feature. Just don't release the up/down toggle too soon or it will just go to the next programmed station. Don't know of any other radios available for the RSV. However, any radio that has a 3.5 mm outlet can be used. Plug it in next to the cassette and put your control on Aux. RR
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    You will note in all the pictures there is something there to hold the front tire in place. If the UHaul has a wooden floor, take 3 pieces of 2x4 to made a channel for the front tire. It might be a good idea to put 2 more boards on each side of the rear tire as well. Use double headed nails to make it easy to remove. Good luck. RR
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    Scott, If you smell raw gas while you are driving or just starting, it can be poor mixture. If you can make it over to Freebird's maintenance weekend, you might be able to use the ColorTune to check the mixture. It worked for me up at PIP last year. It is kind of a pain, but works great. I purchased a ColorTune from a member recently. If you can get to WI when the weather warms up, we can take care of it. RR
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    Growing up my mother would never allow a motorcycle in the family. Left home after college, and bought an old car instead ('57 MGA - wish I still had it). My mother always thought I would get a motorcycle. Fast forward a couple of years. Got married, had kids, got rid of the MGA, no bike was in the plans. Fast forward a few more years. Wife decided to take a different path in life that didn't include me. It was 2002, I was turning 40, always wanted a bike, had cash, and now had no one to tell me 'NO'. A buddy was selling his '84 Venture and I thought it would be a good starter bike. I was pretty sure there would be long distance riding, so I didn't feel the need to start small. Had to stop by the local Yama dealer to get some things, and saw a 2000 RSV and a BMW LT - both the same price. However, I had a bike that was OK. Figured if I am ever going to drop a bike from inexperience, it would be an older, cheaper bike. BTW, I never dropped it or the RSV. Took the MSF riding class over a weekend and got my certificate. Monday, went to the dealer and test rode the LT and the RSV. The LT didn't fit my tall frame, but the RSV was perfect. Traded in the '84 and bought the 2000. Have put about 60,000 miles on it and expect to do another 30 or 40K before upgrading to a new RSV with fuel injection and ..... All this happened within about 2 months. Motorcycle riding has become an addiction. I hope to never get over it. RR
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    So, if I feed this to my cat, it will ..... hmmmm. Interesting. Now, where can I get this stuff? RR
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    You may be using the wrong grease. Go to your Honda shop and get some Honda Moly grease (I don't recall the exact name but someone will chirp in with it). It stays on longer and works better. RR
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    Good work on starting with the easy stuff. We all have a tendency to point out all the difficult things it could be. Glad you got it going. RR
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    You need to lube the drive pins on your computer. Gets rid of all the clicking problems. Always here to help. RR
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    Just curious

    RedRider replied to Condor's topic in Trailer Talk

    In Chicago, yes, if you are paying cash. If you are using an I-Pass and go through the automatic lanes, they just ring up the standard fare. RR
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    BTDT - it seems like there is no end. You are effectively asking one of the first questions I asked - How long does it take for the pain to go away? Answer - Permanantly? I don't know. It hasn't permanantly gone away yet and it has been 7 years. However, after a year or so it becomes bearable and doesn't pepper your thoughts and conversations. You do get better, it just seems to take too long. As for the kids: Just be there for them. Explain things when they ask, no need to volunteer info they may not want, or need, to know. Emphasize your love for them, yet maintain discipline. Don't try to buy their love and attention with gifts and excessive freedom. They will accept these things, but it will do the same damage as offering these things when you were still married. I certainly hope you got shared custody or at least a healthy schedule of visitation. Don't ever miss these times. If you can, volunteer in groups your son is involved in - sports coaching, Boy Scouts, band parent, etc. If you can't already - learn to cook. Have meals together, not in front of the TV or computer. It doesn't need to be fancy, or especially good, just something to eat together. To prepare food for someone else shows love. You might even enjoy experimenting with different foods together. If it doesn't work out, keep the number of the local chinese restaraunt and/or pizza joint on speed dial. Many experiments don't work out the first time - don't ask me how I know. And, since you asked for advice - keep you social life away from your son until/unless it becomes really serious. You don't need to hid it, just don't put it in your son's face. And, since this is a motorcycle forum - ride, ride, ride. Going thru my divorce was when I got my first motorcycle (my Venture). It is surprising how the wind in your face can keep the thoughts out of the brain. Good luck. Lesser people have gotten thru this successfully. RR
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    It should. I have looked at http://www.tourtank.com/index.html for an auxilliary tank. There is a company called Sampson (or something like that) that makes MC aux tanks including one that goes behind the license plate on the FJR1300. RR
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    When I first got my trailer, I took it out with a couple of 40 lb bags of rock salt to see how it felt. It made a difference how the bags were placed in the trailer. You may want to do some testing with salt or sand bags. They are easy to move around and they stay in place. Also, when you are pulling your trailer - check your rear tire pressure and wear. The extra weight of the trailer will make a difference in the life - don't ask me why I know this - it was almost a major face plant in the wilds of WV. RR
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    I do believe there is a $5 donation that needs to be made here. RR
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    I'll be there Saturday with my Dad and 2 of my sons. RR
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    Only if you subscribe to the extra 'traffic' feature like Don did. I think the TomTom includes it. RR
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    1) Pick up Microsoft Streets and Trips. It is the easiest to use trip planning software around. 2) Check out http://www.motorcycleroads.com/. They have state by state evaluations of local routes by local riders. 3) Check out advriders.com. There are several regional forums that discuss great routes in each section of America (actually, of the world). 4) Get a US map and try to hit as many National Parks are you can. 5) When you decide the route, pack the map in the trunk and just head out and ride. Plan on 2 or 3 destinations a week, and just ride in the general direction for the balance. 6) Take over as VR Ambassador from Lowell and see if you can stay in a fellow inmates place every night. Just think, 30 days on the road and all it would cost is gas and lunches. I dream of being able to take 30 days to ride. Alaska, Rockies from Northern Canada to Arizona, Copper Canyon in Mexico, Belize, 4 Corner Run, etc., etc. Have a ball. If you head into Wisconsin, let me know. We will have a bed, meals, and beer ready for your arrival. RR
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    Look in the classified and get a set of Rick Butler's saddlebag bolts. They have knobs on them that make it easy to remove without tools. +1 on just dropping the bolts in the bag when removed. Colorrite.com should have the correct paint codes for your ride. RR
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    I had an IPhone for 3 days and exchanged it for a Blackberry - for one reason only. You cannot voice dial with the IPhone. There are a couple of purchase-able applications that will allow voice dialing, but not over the bluetooth. Why does that matter (to me)? This lack of feature prevents being able to make phone calls while riding on the Venture!!! The Blackberry (just like my Motorola Razor) syncs right up with the Zumo, and with the addition of the Buddy Rich cord, puts the control of the phone in my helmet - voice activated. It also allows me to voice dial on my truck setup. Other than that, it seemed like a cool phone. The Blackberry has been flawless - just less sexy. RR
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