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My welding it so poor....would like the box installed first Actually...was just too worn out when I got home last night to do anything but eat and relax. Nothing but a standard, harbor freight, flat, trailer. All I did was assemble it, extend the tongue, and weld a couple bolts to the underside to mount a spare tire. I'll take a few tonight...for my reference if nothing else
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Sorry guys...was posting from my phone...so was cutting it short Synched the carb's about 4 days ago. It's an '06, 9000 miles and I believe original tires. Cant vouch for much of it's service history. Wasn't sure if steering head adjustment was comon at the 5 or 10 thousand mile service after head bearings seated? Either way....I'll check for looseness when I get the front end up to pull the tire. Not reinstalling 404's (never been a fan of them)...have E3's on their way. I notice it more on back roads than interstate....but it does smooth out occasionally. I'll just replace and balance the 2 tires, check tightness of the steering head and go from there. Just didn't know if there was something else I could be missing. When I took a glance at the front wheel after Sunday's ride...I couldn't find any balancing weights...and not used to dealers using beads. Thanks for the input guys...
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Noticed this weekend....the front end/handlebars have quite a bit of vibration on all but the smoothest roads. Is this another venture quirk? My guess is poor balance of front wheel or slop in steering head section...sound about right? Haven't checked either yet...but new tires coming Thursday. That and some dynamo beads should eliminate any balance issues. Looks like 9000 miles on original 404's
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Thanks TX...summed up my thoughts perfectly. Finished the trailer Sunday. Wheel centerline was 48 inches...tongue turned out at 77....so should be OK. just waiting for the box nowadays
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A snorkel is my backup plan if I get anything but perfect readings on the CO. Hoping one of our sheet metal guys that work on site will fit it in for me after work 1 day. Started assembly today....I suck as a fabricator made sure the frame and hitch were completely square, welded up a bunch of it. It may not be perfect...but it will be mine...and I'm learning How tight should the bolts be that hold the leaf spring supports (Ihe ones with cotter pins)? Tight as I can get them? Don't want to bind the pivot points for the leaf.
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Well...first road block. Cedar Rapids Harbor Freight has 2 in stock...but no titles for either. They weren't allowed to sell them to me unless they had them. No new shipments expected in the next week either. So looks like a trip to Bettendorf for me.... Hopefully get off work in time to go tonight....tomorrow may be my only day for welding before next weekend. They do have that tag-along in stock for anyone that needs one.
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Little Bob...it wasn't Orlin that's in Coloma...it was me. I now live in Cedar Rapids but grew up in Coloma. Still go up about once a month to visit my Mom.
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Orlin...I'm new to the site, but plan on being in central Wisconsin that weekend (if I get my trailer done). If so...I'll probably be heading over Saturday AM (about 2 hours by google map)(from Coloma). I won't be sticking around for the ride, grill, or camping so I can get back home and visit family. Just hoping to meet a bunch of you and spend a few hours talking bikes Bill
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Yeah....if there's any risk of that....they won't be travelling back there. My dogs are my kids....and treat them that way. My plan after assembly, while test driving the trailer....is to drive around with 1 of our gas detectors from work, sitting in the dog area. I'll try to cover city, highway, town and see what the max reading that the detector records. We use those RKI, Eagle 1 detectors...so pretty damn accurate. It's what we use for all of our confined space entries etc. Won't be a perfectly scientific test...but should let me know of any problems. I'm more worried about stop and go traffic than I am about highway speeds, but we'll see. Only go through 1 city (Madison)...so shouldn't be too bad. I know there are others on here and other sites that have pulled their pets...so pretty confident it'll be safe.
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thank again guys...we'll see how it goes. If all goes right...should be ready to roll for next weekend. If I get up there Friday as planned....I'll drop off the dogs and try to pop over for the WI maint day...just to meet a few of you (and get some riding in of course )
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OK...thanks guys. Now I understand the tongue/hitch length better. To extend the tongue, was just going to use square tubing from the shop or order the correct size here locally. 1 dog is 60# (biggest dachshund ever ) and the other is about 40. I'll consider stuffing something in the boxes to restrict their movement. I guess a few local test runs are in order. As far as paint...I was going to coat it all in flat (bar b Q grill) black or something close. I can definitely move the axle back....you think 4 inches is about right (half the distance I'm extending the trailer bed backwards? or should I put all the excess towards the tongue to ensure enough tongue weight? How close to the ball can the box go without obstructing turning? Similar to mounting a cooler up there I would imagine....just 24 inches worth. If I went that route....I may not need to move the axle back. Thanks again for all the input.
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Yes...would be for hauling dogs. In motion, they sleep more than anything...so should be pretty stable. How would you change the geometry? Only expect to haul the dogs for 10-20% of the trailer use...just for family visits up in Wisconsin....this way I can take the bike and not the truck The rest of the use would be for camping/rally's....without the pups. To clarify.... the 1.5 times for hitch length is from the axle...correct? Nice trailer by the way. I don't think I want to narrow mine because I have one of those quick-set tents, that store long and narrow...so thinking it would ride alongside the dog box.
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Planning on building a Harbor Freight, flat bed, trailer this weekend. Have to be at work Sunday go going to use the shop space and welder to put it together. For tongue length...1.5 time the axle length right? So if the width is 40 inches, tongue must be 60 inches. Now is that 60 inches out from the axle or 60 inches out from the front of the bed? Going to install the HF LED kit mentioned on here. Ordered a dog box from the diamond deluxe place. They had a special on a leftover trailer from previous order (damn near 50% off) but strange dimenstions, but I think I can make it work. The way I will mount it, it's 72" long, so will overhang the 48" trailer bed, will be to hang 8 inches off the back and weld angle iron to frame it in (extend the bed) and figure the 16" will be out front where the cooler should go (give a little more tongue weight). This sound about right? The width of the box is 24 inches, with the bed only 40"....so I would love to put the box over to 1 side and use the rest for storage...but I think I need to leave it centered so it pulls better, right? This only gives me 8" on each side for bed...not ideal but can make it work....Was just going to cover the open bed areas with the lightest gauge diamond aluminum I can find...to match the box. Initially the box was going to be temporary, only for the trips where I'd take the 2 dogs...but now thinking I'll leave it on and use for (mostly) waterproof storage on camping runs. Should be able to fit the tent, chairs, mattress etc on each side in the 8 inch areas. I've read numerous posts about how to adjust wheel bearings and trailer wiring...so hopefully good-to-go there.
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Looking for a tan seat that came on Millenium edition, 2nd gen (I think). If you run across one...let me know. I found one In Janesville Wi craigslist...but seller hasn't contacted back in a couple weeks. I'm really just looking for the tan color...non-fluffy, could be used corbin touring too. Thanks,
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Bryan....you doing that Baldy run this weekend. I think it's down by you...ends in What Cheer or something?
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Harley Muffler mounting brackets
warp1 replied to bikerjohn's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-VENTURE-ROYAL-STAR-EXHAUST-MUFFLER-ADAPTER-KIT-/150642393096?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2312fc8008&vxp=mtr This is one adapter off ebay. Search the posts on here for the chrome coupler...I can't recall the number -
Sorry...never tried the google search...just the plain forum search. I was sort of trolling through threads looking for a sticky.... Thanks for the response
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Cool....sound promising on the oil change, that whine is just unbearable. Hey...how do I get the US map in my signature line?
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Amazing as far as the CB goes. Haven't gotten around to that part yet. I ended up pulling the whole cassette carcass because I wanted my aux plug hidden behind the cover. Productive, because my cassette cover would never stay shut either. While apart, gave a few squirts of lithium grease ans she opens and closes like a champ now http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/wlwarp/IMG_1011.jpg Trying to show the busted wire http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/wlwarp/IMG_1013.jpg Ran the splitter into the cassette case and out through the faceplate (with a spare tucked in the box that I can always fish out for the GPS. http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/wlwarp/IMG_1014.jpg mp3 player velcro'ed in...playing "I'm pretty good at drinking beer"
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For front brakes...is it pretty common to upgrade to EBC HH pads and/or stainless lines? Seems like they could use some more stopping power. I was paying particular attention to some slow speed riding today, to and from work...definitely takes practice...but I'll consider what you said about the front brake. It's very rare I even touch the back brake. Usually only when I need to stop ultra quick...deer, animal, cage etc... GOOD NEWS is I have the front fairing apart without breaking anything and found the aux wire ripped right out of the cassette MP3 works fine through the splitter. Now just need to spend some time routing the wires. I'll shoot a couple photos once I find my damn camera
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Again...thanks for all the great feedback. Very interesting the CB and radio antenna are reversed....strange. I may try a shorter shield in the near future...we'll see if that helps. Thanks for the input on synthetic....I suppose I can wait a few oil changes before switching. I'm aware of the friction modifier problem...so usually stick with Rotella. I read through the tech article on removing the upper fairing...I believe to install the "Y" splitter. Just need to find it again. I'll also read through the fix so I know what not to break
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Gotcha....well, won't be messing with the clutch anytime soon. Sounds like a winter project. Maybe a good synthetic oil will quiet it down. I'll try to make the July 7 ride as well. Looks like I should be off work that weekend. Have some friends going to Algona....so will have to wait and see. I WILL be riding somewhere though I'll probably pull the fairing apart tomorrow after work. Would like to stop at radio shack first and at least have parts on hand if I go the splitter route. That MP3 player sits so cute on the cassette door And of course....love the site.
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Thanks for all the comments...and definitely +1 on the "top heavy". Just pulled off the interstate, at the bottom of the off ramp....yield sign, so was rolling through while looking over my left shoulder for traffic, and she started to tilt. Took a bit of leg muscle to keep her straight. Will have to adjust my "around town" riding appropriately. So it's the darn clutch huh? Wonder if the Barnett pressure plate would fix it? I'll be trying something in the future....sure would bug me. I was on aux and SP. Radio and others work fine. MP3 player worked with headphones...so was thinking it must be the plug in the cassette deck. http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/wlwarp/DSC_0178.jpg http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/wlwarp/DSC_0179.jpg
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Well, I'm officially a Venture owner. Picked up my '06 with 8900 miles Saturday morning and rode it the 4 hours home. Never been on any sort of touring bike before, I was extremely impressed, almost felt spoiled I'm familiar with the engine (in Vmax tune) and was happy with the torque and horsepower. Never used a heel-toe shifter before...so felt like a complete rookie and mis-shifted several times I couldn't believe it doesn't come with a tach....that confused me for the whole ride. I seriously pushed every button I could find...no tach. But did find the 12 volt aux and the clock Wasn't happy with the high frequency whine at certain RPM's. The Vmax has it too....but the fairing an this funnels the noise right to the rider. I know it's a normal noise...guessing it comes from the valve train? Anyone have fixes for this...or should I be in a lower gear? I'm hoping some synthetic oil might quiet it down. I definitely need the driver backrest...at 6'2", I find I slouch too much. Lastly, I purchased a cheap MP3 player and plugged it into the aux (once I got home) and it's not working? The stereo and CB work...didn't try the cassette though....any simple checks? I read through installing the splitter behind the fairing, straight into the amp...and may do that. Didn't play much with the headset and the CB....couldn't do it all in 1 day Overall (so far) was exactly what I was looking for....now just want to get out and ride
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Thanks Squid...tried searching again and found his store. 13 items available but no HD pipe mounts. I think I'll pick 1 of the other 2 I found and get them ordered.