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12" wheels. It will keep the surface speed of the tire down when being pulled at higher speeds. RR
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I would think you would have more problems by putting a tarp over them with a dirt floor. It would trap the moisture under it. My thinking is the same as using a tent. You put a groundcloth under you to prevent moisture from the ground making you uncomfortable. If you are going to use a tarp, put it under the bike. Perhaps cover it with another or use a bike cover. As an alternative, I saw a motorcycle 'bubble' at a dealer recently. Don't recall the name or where it was. It was essentially a big zipped up plastic bag you put around the bike. It has a fan to keep the bag inflated. Nothing will get on your bike, including condensation. RR
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If you are going to have them balanced at a repair shop, let them change them out also. While you have the rear off, lube the splines and clean the wheel. Also, check your brakes since you will be removing them also. Good luck. FYI - this is a good time to have a Larry Lift. This is a lift adapter from Carbon One which makes the bike VERY stable while in the air. Also, it is a good time to put on levelling links (DiamondR.com) if you are not going with a smaller front tire. RR
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Have the customer mail you something (a stuffed toy). Take a picture of this toy sent to you sitting on the bike and send it to him. Just a thought. RR
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Pop over to advriders.com. They have several discussion threads where they discuss m'cycle camping. This is a group of heavy duty adventure riders. RR
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Boy, that was not what I was hoping for when I looked at a thread labelled 'Motorcycle Dolly'. How disappointing. RR
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Make a visit to the local Humane Shelter. Let them know what you are looking for and you can rescue a dog of your dreams. We rescued a pure bred St. Bernard by letting the Humane Society know what we were looking for. Of course, it was neutered and didn't have papers, but he is a wonderful companion. RR
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Tim, Still trying to get in contact with you. Send email to jeff@rsainfo.com or call me 920-602-0864. Getting no reply from email sent or voicemail left. Jeff
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Light bar for 2nd Gen?
RedRider replied to Gearhead's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Tim, Couldn't reach you email or phone. email me jeff@rsainfo.com or call 920-602-0864. Jeff -
International Motorcycle show Chicago,IL Feb.
RedRider replied to Venture90's topic in Watering Hole
I will try to make it. Likely Saturday. Hope it's warm enough for a ride. RR -
I have the heated gloves from Warm&Safe. Work great. Before I got those, I used a set of gloves from Walmart with chemical hand warmers (like hunters use). The set consisted of mechanics gloves for liners and hunting mittens over the top. The hunting mittens have the flip top over the fingers so you get to your trigger. Place a chemical hand warmer in the flip top and fold it over your fingers. If it is really cold, put one behind and one in front of your fingers. This works great, but you will need to pull your thumb in periodically since it doesn't get any of the heat. Rode all the way from Tennessee to Wisconsin in 20 to 30 degrees last year with this setup. That trip is what prompted me to get the electric jacket liner and gloves - all from Warm&Safe. RR
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Sounds like you will be shaving next Thanksgiving to avoid this duty next year. RR Merry Christmas, Santa
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Tim, You wouldn't happen to have the seats I paid you for and never got on this 2nd gen would you? RR
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Both the Wing and the Venture will provide thousands of miles of reliable, comfortable service. However, here are a couple of positive points of the Venture: 1) Passenger seat/area is more spacious and comfortable on the Venture. 2) More safety chrome on the Venture. 3) You get people providing you compliments on the good looks of a Venture. The wing is a nice looking bike, but no one compliments a good looking Taurus (everyone has one). 4) If you like to do your own wrenching, the Venture is pretty easy to work on. 5) More bike for your money. 6) 5 YEAR WARRANTY!!! 7) You will have the Ventureriders.org family to support you and provide guidance on where to spend your accessory money. The only positives I can think of for the Wing: 1) There are more aftermarket farkles made for the Wing. 2) A bit more power. 3) Fuel injection and ABS. 4) ummmm... that's about it. Good luck on you decision. I have been very pleased with my 2000 and have about 52,000 miles. Had a clutch relay go out (replaced under warranty) and replaced the clutch. Other than that, fluid changes, brakes, tires, a battery, and riding it like I stole it. The Venture is a fantastic motorcycle. Welcome to the family. RR
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Zumo 550. Comes with both m'cycle and car mount. Wire it into the Aux circuit using a couple of $10 cords from Radio Shack. You can then wire the bluetooth phone into your headset so you can talk wirelessly. If your phone is capable, you can do it (almost) completely voice command. I have dropped it twice (the Zumo, not the bike) on concrete and it hasn't skipped a beat. Great unit. RR
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The article also speaks highly of the internal engineering of the Triumph stock engine and drivetrain. The Rocket is a beautiful machine. The Rocket - Turbo .... is just nuts!! RR
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My wife likes to ride with me, but not on the long trips. While I enjoy 5 to 800 miles per day, she tops out at about 300. The planned trip for next summer will be to the northeast (likely into Canada's Maritime Provinces). I will ride solo out to Providence, RI and pick her up there. After our pleasant riding thru the NE, I will drop her back off at the airport and ride solo home. Double bonus because I don't like to fly, she does. Win, Win all around. We will see how this works out. RR
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500 kg = 1100 lbs. 350 kg - 770 lbs. Us unwashed Americans don't do those metric system weights very well. RR
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Yes, yes, and yes. Your welcome. RR They are the best upgrade I've made to my bike. It makes all the difference in the world. Assuming you are tall enough to accept another inch or so and still are able to touch the ground. If you are somewhat vertically challenged, you may want to go with a thinner front tire or lower the front forks. They all have the same ending effect - changing of the rake. Diamond R makes good, stainless steel leveling links.
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Has anyone else installed this on their 2nd gens?
RedRider replied to 1BigDog's topic in Watering Hole
I have installed a LED meter (different one, but it does the same thing) and find it will react very quickly to changing current draws. When I am running my electric vest and gloves on half load (heating system pulses on/off), it will go from green to yellow when the heat indicator is on, and back to green when the heat indicator is off. At no time does it ever drop below yellow, even when I have everything on high (lights, electrics, stereo, brakes, etc.) Sounds like you still have a gremlin. RR -
Go talk with your insurance agent. If you don't have one (internet insurance), invest $100 or so and chat with a lawyer. This letter basically says: 1) We will pay you $750 to go away. 2) The fault in this accident is dubious (unclear). 3) We do not claim any liability or fault in this accident. 4) Your acceptance of this agreement will release the insured and the insurance company of any and all further payments for any reason. You would be foolish to sign this. Perhaps if they have another zero ($7500), it would be OK. As another idea: 1) Compile all your costs and estimates for medical and bike repair. 2) Copy the receipts/bills/estimates (marking out any personal info). 3) Add $1000 or so for your time. 4) Send the insurance company a letter (with copies of receipts/bills/estimates) stating this total is your calculation of THEIR LIABILITY in this accident. 5) Their acceptance of this proposal does NOT release them from any further damage/costs of future problems with your leg. 6) Without them agreeing to this proposal, the next proposal will include recovery of your legal fees. 7) Include at the bottom of the letter a cc: (abbreviation for carbon copy - lists who you are sending copies to) to your insurance agent. 8) If you have any witnesses, you may want to include a statement from them and copy them on the letter. Good luck. You are getting what is needed to make you, and your bike, whole. You are not trying to cheat the insurance company. They, however, have no compunction about cheating you. RR
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Just waiting on my son to get out of the shower and we are heading out to whack herbivores. I look forward to writing the note explaining to his teacher that he was late to school because he was gutting out his first deer. RR
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Let your little guy get some excercise. Tie his leash to the passenger grab rail and go. You may need to stop a little more often for water, but..... Actually, you may want to look at a sidecar. I've thought of how fun it would be to take my puppy (St. Bernard - 150 lbs) along on a trip. RR
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Direct replacement for cassette?
RedRider replied to royalstarjac's topic in GPS, Audio, Electronics
Get a Zumo GPS and save the hastle. You can tie the XM (yes, there is an additional antena needed) into the GPS which ties directly into the AUX jack on the stereo controller. RR -
I picked up a Virago 750 for my son to ride this fall. The starter is noisy, but works fine. They are a little cold blooded, so use the chock for longer than with your Venture. There is a Virago website that has decent information. I don't have the link on this computer, but it is an easy Google. Have fun working on it. Parts are easy to get. RR