SilvrT
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36 front & 41 rear is factory spec
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no need for apologies my friend... your input is always welcome and generally very informative. was no hijacking that I could see.
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I checked the package and couldn't find anything specific to "slime certification" ...??? What it does say is 5 - 99 psi and has a built-in re-calibration. I'll look at the package again tonight when I get home. My main point of this is simply "don't trust you old gauge to be accurate" ... not that any new gauge, including a digital one will be. here is the product I bought... http://canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/1/TiresRims/TireGaugesMonitors/PRDOVR~0095517P/Motorcycle%252BDigital%252BTire%252BGauge.jsp
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Question: Has someboby been messin' with my motor?
SilvrT replied to harventure's topic in Watering Hole
Is it possible you have a Vmax differential? ( I was going to say "rear end" but I know how some of the guys on this site read stuff into the typed words LOL) -
I forgot to mention, at that time I was riding 2-up but yesterday I was solo.
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This subject has been discussed before but thought I'd just bring it up once again. After installing my new 130/90 front tire, the scoot felt like it was riding on a flat or almost flat rear tire. Pressure on the front was 36lbs and rear was 46lbs (according to my gauge). I dropped the rear pressure to 42lbs and it seemed to help a lot. While out riding yesterday, I was noticing the same "wishy-washy" feeling again...like every little "high-low" irregularity in the road surface, one tire would want to pull in one direction while the other pulled opposite. I decided to buy a digital tire pressure gauge. Checked the tires and they were at 33.5 front and 37.5 rear. Checked again with the old gauge and it showed 36 front, 42 rear. Fired up the compressor and increased the air pressure according to the new gauge. Not sure of the results yet as I didn't get a chance to take another ride. Will update results after Saturday's run. So, just as an update/reminder .... guys, don't rely on your fav old tire gauge (I'd had mine for at least 10 years...it was one of those round dial with a release kind).
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Funny.. I never pay much attention to how far I've gone before I stop for gas... I just drive it and when it gets "down there", I get gas. This may have to do with where I ride...that I know I will be stopping at certain places, what's in between and what's not. A lot of the time I will tank up "just coz I'm there". I hate running out of gas or paniking "omg... gas is almost empty...where's the next gas stop?".
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You're welcome. Here's some pics when I did mine... [ATTACH]42895[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42896[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42897[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42898[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42899[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42900[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42901[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42902[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42903[/ATTACH]
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You may find that if you take the clutch apart and "scuff" the friction discs and plates up a bit with emery paper, it will help and get you by until you can afford to spend a few bucks. Your only cost will be for a gasket.
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I'm sorry, I've never owned a Harley but it's simple mathematics why there are so many used ones for sale.... they sell more... or rather, they put more on the street. They do that by innovative financing.... and they got that method from Ford. Ever wonder why there are more used Ford trucks around? ... coz they sell...errrr, put more people into them. Then what happens is many of those ppl come to the realization that they can't afford them and they try and flip 'em just to get outta debt.
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rear wheel .. clicking?
SilvrT replied to a topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Glad that you figured it out and your findings make perfect sense. -
rear wheel .. clicking?
SilvrT replied to a topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
So you've checked this while on the centre stand, rear wheel off the ground? Put a 2x4 under the wheel to act as a "lever" and raise the bottom of the wheel up and down to see if it shows movement while at the same time the swing arm doesn't move. Might also be swing arm bushings?? -
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What he said. I like going anywhere, anytime on the RSMV just because it's an "attention getter" coz without it, nobody notices me...
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Get yourself one of these... [ATTACH]42852[/ATTACH]
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rear wheel .. clicking?
SilvrT replied to a topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
not quite clear on the above... do you mean there's up and down "free play" in the wheel..?? First thing that comes to my mind is bearings -
I had no problems with the cables... guess I was "one of the lucky ones". As for installing the risers, just unbolt the handlebars and lift them up. Slide one riser in from the side, slide the other riser in from the other side, put the cap and bolts back on and tighten it down. The top bolts should be tightened before the bottom ones. Tighten the top ones to a "snug" fit and then crank the bottom ones down...then tighten a bit more on the top. (I believe that's the correct procedure).
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I usually put it all back together... Then I clean and polish it. Then I go for a ride and get it all dirty. Seriously tho, I don't "winter store" the bike. It sits in my garage and I do various maintenance tasks, add more safety chrome, drool over it, sit on it and imagine I'm on a ride... by the time the weather is permitting enuf for a ride, everything is done and it's ready to roll.
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The person who wrote them about it should become a member here (if he already isn't).
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heh... methinks there's "more" to our Rocket buddy than meets the eye....
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nope check out this thread.... http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=44815&highlight=baron+riser
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YEAH ROCKET ... you always seem to call me when I'm having s...
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....and they walk (and drive) among us .... :eek:
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Thanks Steve ... that will help a lot!
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Wondering if any of the members here can shed some light on the following... Snoqualmie pass "normal" weather conditions during late September (around 19th) Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Flagstaff areas normal daily high / low temps during September.