First Gen.Steering Head Replacement Washer

[skydoc_17]

As Promised, I now have an ad in the classifieds for a reasonably priced Steering Head Replacement Washer for the First Gens.

Here is the link to the ad.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=1579

 

The price is $3.00 with shipping to the 48 US states. To be honest, I have no Idea what it would cost to ship to our friends way up north, but what ever it is I will only charge the actual shipping cost, nothing more.

 

I also wanted to give my thanks to Lonestarmedic for sending me his washer so I could copy it. JB, your washer is on it's way back home, with some "friends" for your help!

 

Steer Safe,

Earl

[lonestarmedic]

That sure beats $12 plus $10 in shipping. I will type up the installation instructions for the washer. Glad I could help out. Some time if you are working on flat plate, I could use something to mount my brake line splitter on. I have the R1 stuff on and am quite pleased. Also have an R1 caliper on the bench for the rear next time I am back there.

 

Appreciate the machining

 

JB

[Condor]

As Promised, I now have an ad in the classifieds for a reasonably priced Steering Head Replacement Washer for the First Gens.

Here is the link to the ad.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=1579

 

The price is $3.00 with shipping to the 48 US states. To be honest, I have no Idea what it would cost to ship to our friends way up north, but what ever it is I will only charge the actual shipping cost, nothing more.

 

I also wanted to give my thanks to Lonestarmedic for sending me his washer so I could copy it. JB, your washer is on it's way back home, with some "friends" for your help!

 

Steer Safe,

Earl

 

Hey Earl, those might be something I need for my stash. Maybe 5 ea. Do you take Paypal??

[skydoc_17]

Hey Jack,

Paypal is fine with me.

earlharrell@atlanticbb.net is my paypal e-mail. Just make sure to give me your address and I will get them out first thing monday morning!

Thanks,

Earl

[skydoc_17]

Hey JB,

I would be happy to make you the mount for the VR brake lines. Is the splitter you used from a VMAX? If so I will copy the one I made for my bike. If it is not, I just need the spread between the 2 holes on the splitter. I have the hole pattern for the holes on the VR frame.

Let me know,

Earl

[Condor]

You've got Paypal Earl.........

[skydoc_17]

Thanks Jack!

They will go out first thing Monday Morning!

Earl

[lonestarmedic]

Earl - I used the splitter of of a late 1980's V-Max. Cast tube with a double banjo on the right and a single on the left. I have a drill press and metric taps etc. If you want to send a blank, I can finish the rest. I was hoping to catch the washers before they left. I was thinking of a way to add the anti-dive wiring. I split mine and ran one down each brake line.

 

JB

[Condor]

Thanks Jack!

They will go out first thing Monday Morning!

Earl

 

No rush Earl. With 6 bikes... 2 on the street, and 4 in'Kit Form', one or two probably have the wobble, and will need help. Thought washers might be a great thing to have sitting in reserve. I'm surprised that there hasn't been more activity on them from other members. I know when we did the group buy on the fork braces there were quite a few members who were trying to cure the 'wobbles'...., and for $3 bucks you can't beat the price.

[skydoc_17]

Thanks Jack,

I posted on a thread a few weeks ago about the "Furber Fix" and was shocked at a seller on Ebay that was selling the washers for $11.00 plus $6.00 to ship. Now don't get me wrong, I like making an extra buck as well as the next guy BUT $17.00 for an aluminum washer seemed a bit steep. I have a limited budget to work with on my motorcycles as I am sure most of you have , so I made up a bunch of the washers with the help of Lonestarmedic who provided the sample part and offered them to this group. Here is a link to the original thread:

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=271901#post271901

 

I didn't do a very good job of setting up the ad in the classifieds, seems I know a LOT more about Machining than I do about Computers! I can't for the life of me figure out how to increase the quanity to more than "1". If you would like more than one washer, PM me and I will send you all you want. If anyone knows how to increase the quanity, I would be very greatful for the help! I try not to "gouge" my friends when it comes to machined items, thats why I have a full time job. I'd starve trying to make a living macining parts for a living in my shop!

Merry Christmas,

Earl

[Condor]

I didn't do a very good job of setting up the ad in the classifieds, seems I know a LOT more about Machining than I do about Computers! I can't for the life of me figure out how to increase the quanity to more than "1". If you would like more than one washer, PM me and I will send you all you want. If anyone knows how to increase the quanity, I would be very greatful for the help! I try not to "gouge" my friends when it comes to machined items, thats why I have a full time job. I'd starve trying to make a living macining parts for a living in my shop!

Merry Christmas,

Earl

 

Earl, I think the trick here is for you to set the quantity available, and let the buyer pick the number ordered. 'Course, I've never had need to do something like that so I'm coming out of left field....

[Thom]

you have just been paypaled

thanx

thom

[Rick Butler]

Hey Earl,

 

If your washers are the same as the ones John Furbur makes, they will also work on the 2nd gens to be put between the spanner nuts. When I first heard about the "Furbur Fix" I ordered one and have had it on my 2002 Midnight for 5 years now.

 

I have been taking the rubber washer out from betwween the spanner nuts since 88. But I always lapped the top nut down a bit so that I could get the slots on the spanner nuts to almost align within 1 slot and then I could just manage to tighten it down on the bottom nut to make it into a real lock nut and then drop in the keeper. And I also had to do this with the Furbur washer to get the top nut to align for the keeper.

 

Good work,

 

Rick

[skydoc_17]

Hey Rick,

Thanks for the info about the Second Gens., Not owning one I had no Idea these washers could be used on them. Do You think the aluminum washers make a difference in the stability in the front end of the VR's and RSV's? I have one on my 87' VR and the front end feels firmer but I didn't have the "dredded wobble" to begin with so I can't say for sure if it will help or not. What are your thoughts?

Thanks for the kind words,

Earl

[Condor]

Got the care package Earl. Many thanks.

[skydoc_17]

Hey Jack,

Glad to help. I wanted to mention that the two times I addressed the steering head bearings on my 87' VR during the course of a single year with the stock rubber washer, the bearings were loose. I think part of the reason is because the washer was "old". After installing the Furbur Fix washer two more rechecks of the steering head bearing torque showed no more looseness. I am not saying that the Furbur Fix washer is the "end all, be all" as far as the front end wobble goes but it did remove for good one of the variables in this front end puzzle. I am now "blessed" with a First Gen. VR that is as "Rock Solid" as a front end can be on a First Gen. with no wobble, either riding or braking.

Ride Safe,

Earl

[tufftom4]

Ok I am relativley new to the Venture Royale I sold my XS1100 for it but I to have a wobble in the front end is the washer in the tripple tree or the front wheel ? The bike stops the wobble in higher speeds but is annoying at slow speeds. I have a 1984 Royale.

[skydoc_17]

Hey Tom,

If you can send me your E-mail address I can send you a MS Word doc that has a picture of the 84 VR Steering Head Assembly. If not it is the flat washer between the two jam nuts in the steering head. Item #10 on the parts sheet.

Hope this helps,

Earl

[timgray]

The link to your Ad to buy them does not work. It says that the "ad does not exist"

 

I'd like to buy one can I simply give you my address and then paypal you?

[skydoc_17]

Hey Tim,

Sorry for the delay, the link to the "Furbur Fix" washers has been renewed! I think I have FINALLY figured out all of the ins and outs of posting an ad on the VR.ORG site. I now know why I am a Machinist and not a Computer Hacker!!:rotfl:

Thanks for the Tip,

Earl

[Thom]

just got back and found something in my mail box , thank you !

Thom