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  1. RedRider
    That is a beautiful truck. We had a '65 GMC as a work truck and you just couldn't kill it (we tried). It would start in the coldest weather - even when it was so cold the cars in the attached garage wouldn't start - minus 25F or so. However, it was never the looker this pu is. Nice work. Is that an antifreeze bottle for an overflow? RR
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    In the case of the Yamaha 5 year warranty, rear fender tip to front fender tip is mechanical - with the exception of wear items. Wear items are: tires, brake pads, clutch, filters, battery, and fluids (oil, diff lube, antifreeze, brake/clutch fluid). EVERYTHING ELSE IS COVERED! Let us know how this works out. RR
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    That is just http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/ymca.gif RR
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    SilvrT, That is a different fuse block than I have. If your block is able to handle a 30A+ fuse, you should be alright running the battery power thru it before you get to the relay. RR
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    They are trying to yank your chain. This dealer needs to man up, refund your money they attempted to steal by selling you a bogus extended warranty, and fill you in on the full 5 year warranty. Once they completely capitulate on this, find yourself a new dealer. This one is a crook. RR
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    SilvrT, Don't run the battery line thru the fuse block, run it straight to the relay. There is a maximum of 10 amp fuses in the fuse block. The lines from the switches out to the lights (or whatever you are switching) have fuses in them. RR
  7. RedRider
    Ahhh, now I understand the question. If your fuse block is like mine, the max current for a line is 10 Amps. Get a Bosch 30 or 50 Amp automotive relay from the local car parts store (you will need the wiring base also if it doesn't have one). It needs to be a SPST (single pole, single throw) relay, although a DPDT will work also, you just don't wire all the contacts. Run the trigger line from one of the switched outputs of the fuse block. Then run the main power from the battery thru the relay to your switches. As an alternative (and if you don't have much room for a relay in the battery box area), run a hot line from the battery to the relay that you would place under the fairing. Tap a trigger line from the cig lighter wires (it is switched by the key). Mount the relay anywhere there is room under the fairing. This may read more complicated than it really is. Someone may be able to provide a wiring diagram that would make it clearer. Hope this helps. RR
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    It appears to me you will not need a relay for this. The switches are (apparently) designed to handle the fused current of 10A per switch. It also appears the wiring harness supplied has the fuses included. Should be a pretty easy hookup. I may need to look into this. However, I don't know if there are any more toys I can wire onto my Venture. RR
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    Will the mailing cost be the same if we order more than 1? For example: 2 stickers = $6.50 total. Thanks for doing this. RR
  10. RedRider
    Annie, I believe you can get the Flanders bars in any configuration you want. You may need different cables to accommodate the change though. Freebird, and several others, have experience with this and can help advise a source for the cables and bars. Check here for the bars http://www.sideroadcycles.com/ImportedMotorcycles/ImportHandlebars/ImportHandlebarsOne.html RR
  11. RedRider
    Just a suggestion that might settle those demons - take the Experienced Rider Course - with your wife. At least locally (here in WI) it is offered. When I took it a couple of years ago, I did it on Saturday by myself, and again on Sunday with my wife on the back. Since she had not ridden much with me, I think it gave her additional confidence in my riding - as it did me. RR
  12. RedRider
    For balancing, has anyone used the DynaBeads? I bought some but haven't installed them yet. Had an E3 put on (under duress - again) but didn't balance it. RR
  13. RedRider
    You can rent all wifely duties - including sewing. Check the local dry cleaners. They often have a seamstress on duty for alterations. You are on your own for any other wifely duties you need to find. RR
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    Dons MD

    RedRider replied to Pappa Bear's topic in Watering Hole

    Since when have shorts been required to catch the Pond Monster? RR
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    Danimal, I posted about that bike a couple of weeks ago after stopping in to the dealer for a look around. It is a beautiful bike. However, they didn't want to move on the price at all. If you are just looking for some highway pegs, I think there is a set in the mancave. They are just straight pegs that I changed out to offset longhorns. You are welcome to use them. I would just ask that if you upgrade to different ones later on, pass them forward. Let me know. I am just down the street from you in Fond du Lac. RR
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    In for 2 RR
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    However, the voting (or caucusing) in the Iowa primaries is dominated by farmers. Do you think this has anything to do with the ethanol subsidies? RR
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    +1 on Gold Bond in the shorts. As for shorts, look for wicking material (Under Armour or knockoff equivalent) with no seams across the butt bones. The seams will get to you after a while. The other advantage of this material is that you can wash them in the sink and they will dry overnight hung on the shower curtain (or over a limb if you are camping). RR
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    Make sure you take the opportunity to ride thru Red Rock Canyon south of Flagstaff. Head towards Sedona - you won't be disappointed. Have a great ride. Beware of the high winds. RR
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    I think I threw up in my mouth a little bit. RR
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    OK, since this is the first time pulling a trailer (if I read your post correctly) - The RSV pulls great. You have to remember that the extra weight will reduce your braking efficiency. Try some quick stops with it (don't lock it up). You will want to use more front brake than rear since the rear will lock up easier. A locked up wheel can get ugly in a hurry with a trailer. Ride like an old man and you will be fine. Have a blast. Hope the weather is nice for you. RR
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    You should be glad you didn't comment on the tires not being able to handle the extra weight of a passenger. It would have made a long, cold walk to the gas station. FYI - time to get a tire plug kit and a compressor to carry with you all the time. I had a blow out last year in a twisty. No passenger, but I was pulling a trailer. Kept it upright, but had some laundry issues to deal with. Glad you kept it upright. It is a really scary feeling to loose almost all control in such a short period of time. Could have been much worse. I am also interested in seeing pictures of the tire - and the redhead!! RR
  23. RedRider
    Use a metal electrical box cover - about $0.39 from your local hardware store. Tie a string or thin wire to it (I recommend the wire) that is long enough to wrap around your handle bars. This will keep you from forgetting it and provide a methodology to lifting it up after you have stood up the bike. Trying to reach down while holding up the bike can lead to a $5 donation to the website. There is a small thin mesh pocket on the inside of each saddle bag that works great for holding this with the wire wrapped around it. I usually carry 2 so I can give one away to someone who needs one and doesn't have one. (which reminds me - I need to get another one since I gave one away last fall). RR
  24. RedRider
    For those that have not been in the clutch before, it is something that can be done without draining the oil (assuming you haven't overfilled). Just put it on the sidestand and go at it. Unless it takes a while to clean the gasket surface, you could be in and out in well under an hour. Just don't stand the bike up with the clutch cover off. Don't ask me how I know. My oldest boy knows this too - now. He also learned how to clean oil off a concrete floor. RR
  25. RedRider
    Sorry to hear of your troubles. That is what got me riding in the first place. I no longer had anyone around to say 'NO'! It will get better, just takes a while. RR
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