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by graniteguy
Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:23 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Throttle hand getting numb?
Replies: 39
Views: 22537

I have the same problem Hands get numb after a while. When I first got the bike(Royal Star midnight venture) it was only a few a miles and I had to stop to let it rest. It has gotten better now that I have learned to relax while still maintaing a good grip on the bars. I have ordered the ISO grips s...
by graniteguy
Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:07 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: 2005 Midnight Venture Help!!
Replies: 9
Views: 6397

2005 Midnight Venture Help!!

I recently purchased a new Venture. I just put Bubs slip on Mufflers so I could be heard while riding in traffic. Here lies the problem. Now the bike pops and backfires as soon as I let of the throttle. I have been told by one Yamaha Dealer here in Vegas that I should have a ball bearing inserted in...
by graniteguy
Thu Dec 08, 2005 7:46 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: 2005 Royal Star Midnight Venture HELP
Replies: 1
Views: 1638

2005 Royal Star Midnight Venture HELP

I recently purchased a new midnight venture. I have not been on a bike in 25 years and decided to jump in all the way. I just added a set of Bubs slip on mufflers ( I like the thought of being heard while next to other vehicles) Here lies the problem, when I back off the throttle the bike pops and b...