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  1. Monsta
    Sorry to highjack but... abhix, I would love to see a pic of your setup for transporting your wife's wheelchair. Do you have any?
  2. Monsta
    Hmmm...I maybe I do. I may have calculated something wrong in the reduction ratio. 3200RPM in 5th sounds awfully high though. Do you have a tach on yours?
  3. Monsta
    Screaming? At 70 a stock bike turns 2383 (mathematically calculated, actual RPM may vary slightly). With the V-max rear you'll turn 2650rpm. A difference of 267rpm. For comparison sake, the RPM drop from 4th to 5th @ 70mph is around 527rpm. So you can see that it certainly won't be screaming.
  4. Monsta
    That's quite a stable you got there!
  5. Monsta
    The V-Max rear end is probably the best, viable option you have to increase low-end torque to the pavement.
  6. Monsta
    Please refer to this thread. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7603&highlight=riff
  7. Monsta
    A dyno won't reveal ANY changes. A dynomometer measures engine torque. New gearing doesn't affect torque output. It will, however, change where the torque output is on a "road speed" scale.
  8. Monsta
    Might wanna head over to eBay. Search up "Royal Star Venture" You'll find there is a guy parting out an ENTIRE 99 RSV. Everything you need is listed...although I do not know the condition of each item.
  9. Monsta
    You can't dyno to see HP improvements as there won't be any. A 3.67:1 V-Max rear is just a bit deeper than the RSV's 3.30:1 rear. The 11% difference should manifest a nice "butt-dyno" improvement. Performance comparisons in tests such as 0-60, 30-50 etc. etc. would be a better indicator.
  10. Monsta
    Well I'm excited for you! There was V-Max rear gear on eBay a couple days ago that I almost snagged but not knowing how to go about the gear swap or making the hole for the speedo pickup I chickened out. Course him not willing to ship to Hawaii made my decision a bit easier. Good luck! I look forward to the write up. Changing gearing is ALWAYS a better bang for your buck performance improvement not matter what vehicle you're driving.
  11. Monsta
    Cool! And here I thought your name was Howard.
  12. Monsta
    Sounds like normal maintenance to me. I think you should have approached them saying that you heard a noise in the back and the power output was off. Then they woulda had to pull the rear wheel and verify the sync of the carbs.
  13. Monsta
    C'mon...you know this thread needs a sound clip! :D Nice installation!
  14. Monsta
    You'd do better to sell that 6 CD changer and BUY a Morgan Carbtune and then pocket all the extra money and buy gas! http://www.carbtune.com/USA.htm
  15. Monsta
    There are many problems that can create the conditions you describe. I would download the service manual, if you don't already have one, and do everything on the list for scheduled maintenance up until now. You can make your own carb sync tool. Many of us have. I just did and it worked out well. I had to use gear oil. There are other designs which were much better than mine too. Save your dough on the Carbtune right now. The homemade one is enough to get them within spec. You can always get one later.
  16. Monsta
    I don't know the history of your bike but if all the other things check out here's some more things that can cause pulling. ~ Forks with different amounts of air in each. ~ Forks not even. Check that both are the same distance above the top triple clamp. ~ Rear wheel not tracking straight. I know....hard for a shafty. It would be something bent. Easy enough to check by measuring from the axle to a known & equal point on each side. In fact, putting your bike on the centerstand you can measure the distances between the front & rear axles from the right side of the of the bike and then the left side. String works best (easiest). They should be the same. ~ Bad tire(s). Improper tire pressures. ~ One saddle bag loaded more than the other or any other kind of unequal (L to R) load. ~ And, as you've been suspecting, steering head bearings too loose. However, even loose the bike should track straight unless aerodynamic or static weight forces cause the wheel to move to the right. So just don't go snuggin' down the bearings only to mask what the real culprit may be. ON EDIT: You might wanna check to make sure that the front wheel wasn't installed backward. I'm not sure of the actual arrangement for the wheel on the 1st Gens like if there is a speedo gear that precludes any possibility of reverse installation, so this is just a WAG. It came to me while trying to fall asleep last night.
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    I did and used transmission fluid. I think it is too thin as the fluid "bounces" around a lot. Has anyone tried gear lube? I figure a 75 weight gear lube would be better than the water thin ATF I used. (I now clearly understand why Mercury is used in this application. ) I have about 2-3 feet of hose between the fluid & the carb so I'm not really worried about it being sucked into the engine.
  18. Monsta
    I'm just gonna make my own synchro tool. http://www.powerchutes.com/manometer.asp Since I'm only gonna have two hose openings, how would I sync the left bank to the right bank? I'm assuming I can just hook one up to, say, #2 cylinder and the other to #3 just so long as I put the plugs back on #1 & #4. Am I thinking correctly?
  19. Monsta
    I think I already knew you did this but seeing again in print makes me think what a fantastic idea that it! Even strobes (such as used in some unmarked police cars and tow trucks) would be a great addition. Especially when activated by the horn.
  20. Monsta
    Don't be so hard on yourself! That's an easy thing to overlook and bringing it up will undoubtedly help others.
  21. Monsta
    It's been my understanding that zinc's role in the oil really only comes in play once the oil has broken down a lot. It is like the last ditch protector against metal to metal contact. But is still important for gearbox protection. Diesel oil is a better type of oil to use due it it's better shear stability. Motorcycles really "tear up" oil since it also runs in the gearbox and having an oil that can withstand the shearing action and the regular engine environment is best. Diesel oils are a good choice for that. Normal automotive, energy conserving oil are not. Wonder why they removed the zinc. Now I'm gonna have to change oils...
  22. Monsta
    I say some UJM's and a touring bike wrecked. I wanted to add that I most certainly am NOT anti-sport bike. No way, no how...however, they only represent about 35-40% of the registered motorcycles in the US.
  23. Monsta
    Lots of examples of BIKERS not riding correctly. Passing in a no passing zone, going too fast for conditions, not scanning or covering brakes. The one of the lady who turns left into the gas station but stays in the lane a bit then the guy on the bike slams in to her at 40mph. Sheesh...sorry...but you should have seen that one a mile away. I'm not minimizing any rider's death or accident nor am I trying to trivialize the risks inherent in our choice to ride a bike but danggum...most accidents can be avoided with a proactive approach. After a video like that no wonder most folks still don't see bikes as a viable transportation device here in the US and only see it as a risky, pleasure sport. I can appreciate the "scared straight" tactic but I think I'll stick to watching my Motorcycle Cop Training Videos. Did anyone else notice that 95% of those bikes that were wrecked were sportbikes?
  24. Monsta
    Oh so that was you I heard the other day. I was wondering where that was coming from!
  25. Monsta
    The whine or "chirp" of my 99 certainly isn't an "air swooshing" sound. I would inspect all the connections in the intake to ensure you don't have a leak.
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