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  1. RedRider
    I believe it is Rick Butler. Edit: I knew it started with a B. Sorry Buddy, I bought a cable from you a couple of years ago and had my seat done by Rick last year. Mixed 'em up. RR
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    There are a couple of different volume controls on the Zumo. There is one for music, and a seperate one for the direction chick. Make sure you turned up the correct one. RR
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    Beware of low mileage on the 404's. Expect 5000 miles, tops, on this rear tire. RR
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    You are working on getting back into the helmet slaps and jabs in the side, aren't you? RR
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    Maybe you just need a new clutch basket. RR
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    There is a volume adjustment on the Ipod, another one on the Zumo, and yet another one on the bike radio controls. Turn the Ipod and Zumo all the way up and just use the bike control for volume. Zumo volume adjustment can be done by pressing the bottom left button and adjusting with the + / - buttons just above on the left. RR
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    I have never seen or heard of that setup before. Doesn't mean it isn't good, just unknown. The price is right though. For a system that has been proven (at least to me) look at the J&M setup. They have been around for a long time and are good folks to deal with. There product is top notch, not cheap though. Let us know what you decide. RR
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    maps

    RedRider replied to Lonehunter's topic in Watering Hole

    The catching up is the fun part. Once it is filled in, then what? Guess I'd have to start on Canada. RR
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    Call your county 4H ag guy. He will either come check it out himself or send someone with more expertise out to evaluate the critter. They will not take it lightly. RR PS. How's the football going? Post a schedule in case some of us have a need to go somewhere on the weekend.
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    maps

    RedRider replied to Lonehunter's topic in Watering Hole

    Bike only - at least mine is. Still got to do that left coast thing. Too much white. RR
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    venting

    RedRider replied to footsie's topic in Watering Hole

    'I injured my elbow, now I can only ride. Polishing chrome in front of the bar hurts too much.' RR
  12. RedRider
    Assuming it is the same as the Venture, yes, there is an access hole. RR
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    That's the funniest description of the fuel filter location I have heard. It is in a nasty location. Several folks here have just bypasses the OEM filter and added an in-line filter in a location someone with hands bigger than an 8 year old carpet weaver can reach. RR
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    I've been following your troubles and travails. Glad it is working for you now. RR
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    I've got the Bub's on my 2000 Red. Look and sound great. RR
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    At least up till last year, they were great to work with. They are now under new ownership and I have not purchased anything from them yet. I probably will once I get an opportunity to 'voluntarily' change my tires. RR
  17. RedRider
    +1 on the CarbonOne adapter. If you intend to do significant work, get the one with the legs. It allows you to pull the jack out and work on you bike without the jack handle being in the way. VERY stable. You can find it in the Classifies under 2nd Gen Parts and Accessories. You may want to PM Starbog. He sold his 2nd Gen and may have one available (don't know if he had one or if he did, if he already sold it). He is located in Chicago also. RR
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    Per the Polaris website, it appears the 5 year warranty consists of 1 yr standard factory warranty and an additional 4 years of extended warranty. No mileage limitations, $50 deductable in the extended portion. RR
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    If you need to lower the bike, assume due to being vertically challenged, you are better off lowering the front end or having the seat reworked to narrow the front (makes it easier to get the legs down). By lowering the rear of the bike, it will make it even less manauverable at low speeds. Not good. RR
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    Last Friday was the second happiest day in my boating life - I sold the boat (got what I was asking too)!! Now is the time to do some upgrades. One of the things I am looking at is a better seat. A member has a nice Corbin he has upgraded to the Russell (due to a hip problem the Corbin apparently wasn't as comfortable anymore) and he is offering it up for sale. Before making this change, I would like some input as to the relative comfort for these saddles. I ride long distances (Iron Butt runs and ralleys) and the stock (non-pillow-top) seat is limiting. I use an AirHawk and/or sheepskin and it helps, but not enough for really long rides. Had my seat redone by Rick Butler and that also helped, but again, not enough. Ran 4000 miles in 5 1/2 days earlier this spring and the last day or so was pretty brutal. Tailbone pain is the worst. I am looking to do a 5000 mile / 5 day run this year and I know the current seating arrangement won't hold up. Any input would be helpful. Thanks. RR
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    To be fair to the dealers - most of their techs are trained on the higher volume bikes. With the excetion of the Venture, all new bikes (and sleds and ATVs) sold are fuel injected or single carb (dirt bikes). The younger techs may not be as experienced with carbs as you would expect. As much as we like to think so, the Venture is no longer the flagship of the line. It is an older design that is kept around due to a loyal following and a need to fill the large touring bike segment in their line. If it was the flagship, it wouldn't still have a cassette deck. Ask to talk with the Service Manager (without the salesguy hovering around). Ask specific questions concerning working on bikes with multiple carbs. Ask what tools they use to sync the carbs (the answer should be a multiple readout vacuum gauge of some type). If the Service Manager isn't confident of their ability to work on the multi-carb bikes, move to a different dealer. In my experience, the SM has generally been pretty straight forward. They are not trained on the 'sales' techniques and aren't as good at 'baffling with bull sh*t'. Good luck. Post pics of your new ride when you get it. RR
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    Steve, I have put the I-Pass in my tank bag (if I am using it) or in the pocket of my tank bib. Works everytime. RR
  23. RedRider
    Ummm...right. I forgot about that part. Thanks for filling in to gaps. RR
  24. RedRider
    To repack the steering head bearings is not an easy job. You have to remove the front fairing, and hence, all the electronics etc. within. I checked mine with about 60k miles and it was still lubed and in good shape. However, you will periodically need to tighten the bearings. This can be done with a long flat blade screwdriver. Just reach it in under the triple tree and give a couple of raps with a hammer. You will see if it is tight or not. RR
  25. RedRider
    Nicely done. I don't usually ride in groups because of the lack of uniform safety awareness. It sounds like your group would change that for me. RR
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