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  1. RedRider
    Well, the season is starting again on Friday. Heading out to Dallas, Las Vegas, and back home via Bozeman, Mt (if the weather cooperates) in 5 days. I will really see Rick Butler's work on my seat holds up. Estimated 4200 miles. And, yes, the back tire is relatively new (about 500 miles on it). The pressure will be checked every day - if not every fill up. RR
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    I will have to remember that. Now, if I can just have a 'scheduled' rear tire change rather than an emergency change like my last 2, it would be a great thing. RR
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    Like TX said, you are OK with one set of heated clothing while at speed. The stator is a little light for too much though. I run a full heated jacket liner and gloves, a GPS, radio cranked, and I am OK as long as I am not sitting still. I use the Warm n Safe Heat-troller for variability of temps in the jacket liner and gloves. They are wired thru an aux. fuse block installed in the battery compartment under the seat. My GPS is directly wired to this also - as is the aux power outlet for the compressor (stock cig lighter won't carry that much juice). +1 on getting a small volt meter to monitor the charging if you are running a lot of extras. RR
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    Yeah, they really do. Before you buy them, give the bike a ride while still stock. I did the Experience Rider Course while still stock and then immediately bought and installed the links. I like them. And I don't know what I was thinking not mentioning upgrading the horn. The Stebel horn fits nicely right where the current stock horn is. There is a member here that makes a stainless bracket that allows installation to be a snap. You can find it in the Classified. Post on here when you are ready to do this install and we will provide a few tips. Also, if you are inclined to do your own wrenching - and have a lift - I highly recommend a Carbon One lift adapter (spring for the extra dollars and get the one with legs). It is worth its weight in gold. Also to be found in the Classifieds. If I recall correctly, the Roadie is a V-twin. If so, don't expect to ride the Venture in the same way. The V-4 power band is at higher RPMs. It likes to be wound out. The V-twins have more torque at the lower RPMs. There is a rev limiter on the Venture (no tach) that kicks in at about 65 in 2nd. Sounds like it starts missing (well, because that what the rev limiter does). You don't need to go to that extreme, but it doesn't hurt if you do. RR
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    Did you take the clutch plates out? If so, double check to see if all the tabs are in the appropriate slots in the clutch basket. If one of them is off, your clutch will hang up and not work. RR
  6. RedRider
    OK, after 60,000 miles, I thought it would be a good idea to change out the fuel filter. WHAT A HUGE PITA!!! I now see why so many have changed out to the inline auto style filter. Next time for sure. Time to ride. RR
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    Similost, First, welcome to the family. You have found the most friendly and helpful group of riders around. Second, you mentioned going with the Venture over the Wing due to legroom. I assume you are relatively tall. If so, this opens another easy mod that is the best I have done. Leveling Links. The geometry of the Venture is such that low speed handling is somewhat cumbersome. It gets easier with practice, but it still handles like a top heavy cruiser at slow speeds (parking lot speeds, not slow in-town speeds). Diamond R makes a set of leveling links that slightly change the geometry of the bike and really make a difference in the slow speed handling (and no change in the highway or twisty handling). They are about $75 and easy to install - if you have a lift. There are also instructions on the site for making your own. If you are more vertically challenged, many have gone to a thinner front tire for the same effects. OK, on to your suggestions - AIS - limited improvement (if any) that should not be done until out of warranty. Backrest - essential if traveling any distances. The seating arrangement of the bike will entice you to lean back and relax. The backrest will allow you to do this. Bag rails - trunk rack - yup. This will allow you to bungie a bag there. Saddlebag rails - cosmetic only. Arm rests - wait until she gets a chance to ride it stock. Again, with the laid back seating she may not need or want the arm rests. Tires - Avon Venoms, Michelin Commanders, Dunlop E3. Ignore the darksiders . Again, welcome to the family. RR
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    Well, I will throw in my HOG story. When I was between wife 1.0 and the upgrade 2.0, I was dating a young lady that owned a Sportster (since upgraded to a Springer Softtail - nice bike). I was in my first year of motorcycle ownership and rode my RSV (first bike). Her Brother-in-Law also rode a Harley and was a member of HOG. My GF and I were invited to join the HOG chapter for a ride one Friday evening. We met at the local Harley dealer and rode about 100 miles to a nice place for dinner. While I was prepared to take some abuse for riding a metric bike, I was pleasantly surprised at my reception. All were welcoming and many came over to review my ride - all positive comments. They welcomed me as a new rider and many shared their history of owning Jap bikes. All in all, a very nice group. There is no punchline to this story. It was all positive. Other than the fact that I don't like riding with a large group, I would ride with them anytime - although they may not ask me. RR
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    Your dealership is feeding you a line of BS. The Battery Tender will work fine with AGM batteries. RR
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    one album

    RedRider replied to bj66's topic in Watering Hole

    Kansas - Leftoverture Did someone actually say ABBA ? http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/ymca.gif
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    Centech 2. I will get a picture later today and post. RR
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    The 450 has been obsoleted by Garmin. There may be a few still out there available though. RR
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    The cables are push/pull. RR
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    To get a better response, tell us a little about yourself. Height, weight, and the type of riding you like to do. This is not really the best bike if you like to just tool around town - although neither is the VTX. But if you are into touring, the Venture is a comfortable, reliable, and good looking bike; and is the best value on the market. And, of course, Welcome to the family. RR
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    Please keep in mind the 450 has been obsoleted by Garmin. If you buy one, it may be used, refirbed, or NOS (new - old stock). Make sure of the warranty. These have had been known to just stop functioning (as will all electronic equipment). Garmin customer service is excellent and they get the problem taken care of quickly. Just make sure this service is available to you - if you need it. RR
  16. RedRider
    The Garmin Zumo 450/550 will currently cost about $400 to $700 depending on which model and where you get it. However, if you wait a month or so, these prices should drop. Garmin is introducing the 660 (bigger screen, some additional features). This should drop the prices of the previous models. The 660 was supposed to be released already, but it appears to have been pushed back a month. We should see it on the market by May. The only differences between the 450 and the 550 are the 550 has: 1) Bluetooth (mono) 2) MP3 player 3) XM expansion capabilities 4) SD card expansion for additional POIs (points of interest), pictures, MP3 files (tunes or 'books on tape') 5) Still a current product (Garmin has obsoleted the 450). The 660 is supposed to have, in addition to the features of the 550: 1) Bluetooth stereo 2) Voice activation for trip planning/modifying 3) Larger screen 4) Flatter profile The 550 has proven itself to be reliable, rugged GPS. It is not cheap at $500+, but comes with mounts for both motorcycle and cage, wiring for both motorcycle and cage, and software. Up to this point, it is the benchmark all other motorcycle GPSs are measured against. Not saying there aren't other GPS units that wouldn't fit your requirements. But, the 550 has a great overall track record. I have been very pleased with mine - both in the cage and on the bike. RR
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    The most common location for the Zumo is to mount it on either the brake reservoir clamp or the clutch reservoir clamp. This mount is supplied with the Zumo. It is very solid and keeps it out of the way of the controls. It also keeps it within the cone of protection provided by the windshield. I will need to get some pics this weekend to show. RR
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    I am really not in any big hurry to take that ride. However, pretty cool. RR
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    WORK

    RedRider replied to Yammer Dan's topic in Watering Hole

    Just look at it as just a way to fund your riding pleasures. It might help. RR
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    Organ Donor on the hoof. Did you notice one of the motorcycles he passes is a police bike? RR
  21. RedRider
    Wonderful question - In WI, travel the river from Cassville to Hudson (across from Minneapolis). Another beautiful ride is along the Lake Superior shoreline. RR
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    That looks really nice and is smaller than the WallyWorld version. Just make sure you have an outlet that can handle it. The standard cig lighter won't (pump pulls too many amps). Thanks for letting us know about this. RR
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    Wayne, I'll let you know in a couple of weeks. I got the seat mod done this winter and am going on a 4000 mile / 5 day trip at the end of April. If I am still walking in May, it will have been a success. I will be supplementing the seat mod with a sheep skin. This is to keep the monkeybutt at bay. If it works like advertised, you could save a lot of gas money with the ButtButler. Edit: Forgot to add - I am about your size 6'4", 260 or so. RR
  24. RedRider
    At least you are optomistic enough to have your screens in. Still have the storm windows on mine. Supposed to snow on Sunday. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr! C'mon spring!! RR
  25. RedRider
    It appears the welded nuts have loosened up. There are a couple of solutions. 1) Drill and tap it to a little larger size. 2) Try some blue locktite and see if that will hold. 3) Thread a longer bolt backward thru the nut and them put another nut on the outside (with blue locktite) 4) Hack off the welded nuts and use one of the threaded clips used on cars. 5) Wrap the current bolts with teflon tape. Don't know if any of these will work, but .... Good luck and let us know how it works out. RR
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