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Aaron S. Ward

16 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 27 May 2008 Last seen 24 Jan 2013

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  1. Turn Signals Delayed In Cold Weather? Aaron S. Ward 11 24 Jan 2013 24 Jan 2013 Aaron S. Ward · 24 Jan 2013 – 24 Jan 2013
  2. Cold weather idle 4000 rpm why? Aaron S. Ward 34 26 Dec 2010 14 Feb 2011 Aaron S. Ward · 26 Dec 2010 – 14 Feb 2011

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  1. Turn Signals Delayed In Cold Weather? 24 Jan 2013 04:00 This past week I've been commuting and it has been 14 degrees F on my dash temp gauge. When I activate my turn signal in that cold, nothing happens, and if I wait, then the turn signal will start flashing normally.…
  2. 6th gen camping/road trip into Canada 22 Sep 2012 21:40 Cool pics/video. I saw some triple-digit numbers in the speedo there, outlaw!
  3. Power Commander III 10 Aug 2011 00:44 [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on 09 August 2011 - 07:27 PM, said: The Non USB version of the PCIII doesn't have as fine a fuel table per RPM as the USB version does. I believe that the PCIII USB can map every 250 RPM, and…
  4. Cold weather idle 4000 rpm why? 14 Feb 2011 06:42 [image: View Post]spud786, on 14 February 2011 - 12:23 AM, said: [image: View Post]Aaron S. Ward, on 14 February 2011 - 12:08 AM, said: After replacing the thermostat and unclogging the fast idle wax unit, the bike…
  5. Cold weather idle 4000 rpm why? 14 Feb 2011 05:08 After replacing the thermostat and unclogging the fast idle wax unit, the bike warms up quickly, no fluctuating RPMs, even in below-freezing (20s and teens degree F) temperatures. It was very easy to unclog the fast…
  6. Cold weather idle 4000 rpm why? 24 Jan 2011 17:19 kaldek, on 23 January 2011 - 06:32 PM, said: The way the fast idle wax unit SHOULD work is as follows: When hot, the plunger should expand When cold, the plunger should be shrunk, and it will pull on the air bypass…
  7. Cold weather idle 4000 rpm why? 23 Jan 2011 22:43 The fast idle wax unit was simply clogged. No valving or anything to affect directional flow in the wax unit. It's a straight-through path for the coolant to flow. Seems the coolant warms the wax idle unit by conduction…
  8. Cold weather idle 4000 rpm why? 21 Jan 2011 23:12 Lars, on 21 January 2011 - 10:46 AM, said: Aaron S. Ward, on 29 December 2010 - 11:22 PM, said: Thanks for all the input - waiting on delivery of thermostat, will post results when installed. Hi Aaron, I am experiencing…
  9. Cold weather idle 4000 rpm why? 21 Jan 2011 23:07 I replaced the thermostat but have suspended further re-assembly so that I can verify whether the fast idle wax unit is faulty. Anyone know about the flow characteristics of a disconnected wax unit at below freezing…
  10. Cold weather idle 4000 rpm why? 30 Dec 2010 04:22 Thanks for all the input - waiting on delivery of thermostat, will post results when installed.
  11. Cold weather idle 4000 rpm why? 28 Dec 2010 05:09 I've ordered only a new thermostat/o-ring and will put those in and see if the idle issue goes away with the new thermostat installation. I don't mind if I have to go back and take apart the bike again and order a new…
  12. Cold weather idle 4000 rpm why? 27 Dec 2010 17:52 DIMford, on 27 December 2010 - 05:21 AM, said: My 2007 has been doing the same thing and I don't even touch the right bar till I see a temp. In temperatures 42 or below the idle sits approx 3500-4000 till I get a temp…
  13. Cold weather idle 4000 rpm why? 27 Dec 2010 05:08 Ah thanks for the great info everyone! I'll allow the bike to show a temperature before riding off and see if that helps, otherwise I'll pick up a wax unit. I saw it at partsfish.com, but any suggestions for other…
  14. Cold weather idle 4000 rpm why? 26 Dec 2010 19:27 Hi all, Where do I start in diagnosing this problem (electrical, fuel, coolant)? 2002 VFR800 idles too fast during cold weather at a specific warming-up temperature range/condition, but is fine when cold starting or…
  15. Nail In My Rear Tire 28 May 2008 04:29 DougFromIndy Anyone got a YouTube link of Matt Mladdin riding out a rear flat a few years back??? I was very impressed, the guy is at high speeds, totally loses the rear tire, rides off the track through the sand and…
  16. Nail In My Rear Tire 27 May 2008 22:52 Does anybody have any real factual evidence about modern Z rated tires failing because of a plug failure? I've heard about "blowouts" but that has always been tales about old tires with innertubes, not the…

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