utadventure Posted September 11, 2010 Share #1 Posted September 11, 2010 Picked up an '84 Venture for Quickstep and Aussie Annie's trip to the US next year. I rode it the 135 miles home and the motor and gear worked perfect so we can do the necessary repair work to have it ready to go. Then the adventure began... We stopped at the Wally Mart in Richfield, Ut to do a few things. Because the speedo is broken, I went to mount a bracket to hold my GPS so I'd know the speed I was traveling. The bracket caught the edge of the penny that was glued on the clutch master cylinder and Jan asked me what was leaking? Oh Crap!! OK, into the store again, screwdrivers, super-glue, adjustable wrench and start the repair. Next thing I knew I'm holding part of the clutch lever...what the??? After a couple of attempts to fix that problem (BTW, you can't steal the brake lever from the other side) Jan suggests we try one of the crimpy pliers (translation: vise grips). What a great idea. By power shifting wherever possible, rode the bike the rest of the way home. I just kept up this traffic, didn't care how fast I was going. Now we go to work. If anyone has parts that can help make this a great bike again...we are in need of: Speedometer Right Mirror We have a little bit to work with but will need to do some plastic repair, paint and a fork rebuild. We look forward to getting to know Quickstep and Aussie Annie next year at the VR International Rally in Cody and as they travel around. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted September 11, 2010 Share #2 Posted September 11, 2010 wow verry nice of you to do this. but hey i know the economy is bad but when did a nickle shrink down to a penny?? ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted September 12, 2010 Share #3 Posted September 12, 2010 yep, gonna need some work ye, it's BLUE! Better look out for Yammer Dan, he's probably lurking around in the bushes right now trying to figure out how to get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted September 12, 2010 Share #4 Posted September 12, 2010 Yup, Quickstep better stay clear of WV with that blue 84. Dan will be lurking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted September 12, 2010 Share #5 Posted September 12, 2010 How do you know that you need a speedometer? Have you determined that the cable is working and the speedometer is not? It is not uncommon for these speedometers to be damaged due to not being lubricated correctly, but the same problem can damage the cable. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruser Posted September 12, 2010 Share #6 Posted September 12, 2010 This is a cool thing to do, I know where there is a blue 84 for $1200.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted September 12, 2010 How do you know that you need a speedometer? Have you determined that the cable is working and the speedometer is not? It is not uncommon for these speedometers to be damaged due to not being lubricated correctly, but the same problem can damage the cable. RandyA I haven't checked the cable yet but the needle is laying in the bottom of the speedo and the PO heard a pop when it stopped working. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted September 12, 2010 Share #8 Posted September 12, 2010 I have a speedo from a 1983 standard. You're welcome to it. PM me if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted September 13, 2010 Share #9 Posted September 13, 2010 Dave, thank you so much for purchasing the '84 for us. sorry you had some problems getting the dang thing to your house. Dinner is on us when we get there To all who will contribute, or help in getting this bike set up for Quickstep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted September 13, 2010 Share #10 Posted September 13, 2010 Maybe your name has something to do with it?? Was that not a Utadventure :whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschool Posted September 13, 2010 Share #11 Posted September 13, 2010 I have a mirror....just pm me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted September 13, 2010 Share #12 Posted September 13, 2010 oldschool & Monty :happy65::happy65: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted September 13, 2010 Share #13 Posted September 13, 2010 Question: Does this model usually come with a CB???? Dave has already told us that the one we purchased hasn't got one. Will be looking to purchase CB's for the 1st Gen and my 2nd Gen. before the trip next year [secondhand] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus1300 Posted September 13, 2010 Share #14 Posted September 13, 2010 Dave I have levers for that bike if you don't.Call me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted September 13, 2010 Share #15 Posted September 13, 2010 Annie if it's a standard and I'm guessing it is it doesn't come with a CB. 1st gens had the standard and the royal (the latter is the one with everything). I'm sure we'll get you both all fixed up. After you get the CB we run on channel 29. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted September 13, 2010 Share #16 Posted September 13, 2010 Thanks for that Margaret. I already have the black plastic box the CB fits into for my bike, and I recently got Wes0778 control unit - so have the CB button working on that too. Will have more funds in the new year -- so will purchase what we need then. Have you ever wished time to go so fast!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted September 13, 2010 Share #17 Posted September 13, 2010 I have the speedo and right mirror ready to ship. Haven't found the clutch lever...yet... Have a couple of sight lenses as well. OM me with any other needs. I may have a CB for a MK1 as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted September 13, 2010 Share #18 Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) On the CB for Alan's 1stGen. Since the bike is a standard with a bunch of room on the right side panel, pick up an aftermarket fixed mount off Ebay. Nothing fancy, just as long as it's a 40ch model with good audio. They come fairly small and should slide right under the grips. On Annie's 2Gen, I've seen those listed on Ebay too. I bet within the next 9 months one or two will appear, and as long as she has everything wired it's a plug and play. COBRA 19DXIV 40 Channel I also found these: CB RADIO FOR MOTORCYCLE Edited September 13, 2010 by Condor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted September 13, 2010 I have the speedo and right mirror ready to ship. Haven't found the clutch lever...yet... Have a couple of sight lenses as well. OM me with any other needs. I may have a CB for a MK1 as well... Thanks!! Doug has a lever in Orem and so does Paul. Don't spend anymore time looking. I appreciate everyones help and I will continue to post or PM any additional needs as the bike progresses. BTW Annie, what color does Alan like? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted September 13, 2010 Share #20 Posted September 13, 2010 On the CB for Alan's 1stGen. Since the bike is a standard with a bunch of room on the right side panel, pick up an aftermarket fixed mount off Ebay. Nothing fancy, just as long as it's a 40ch model with good audio. They come fairly small and should slide right under the grips. On Annie's 2Gen, I've seen those listed on Ebay too. I bet within the next 9 months one or two will appear, and as long as she has everything wired it's a plug and play. COBRA 19DXIV 40 Channel I also found these: CB RADIO FOR MOTORCYCLE I'm with Jack here too on this one, get a small 40 channel and mount it up. The entire bike would have to have a new wiring harness set up for a CB radio. Dave....Thanks for your efforts bud, sounds like a nice little project for you this winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted September 13, 2010 Share #21 Posted September 13, 2010 Thanks!! Doug has a lever in Orem and so does Paul. Don't spend anymore time looking. I appreciate everyones help and I will continue to post or PM any additional needs as the bike progresses. BTW Annie, what color does Alan like? Dave Too late, I found it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted September 14, 2010 Share #22 Posted September 14, 2010 Thanks!! Doug has a lever in Orem and so does Paul. Don't spend anymore time looking. I appreciate everyones help and I will continue to post or PM any additional needs as the bike progresses. BTW Annie, what color does Alan like? Dave Funny you should ask that. I told him it was blue, and blue one's go faster!! He said "Nah, I want a red one!" So pick a color-any color Maybe there's a sale on purple paint :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted September 14, 2010 Share #23 Posted September 14, 2010 On the CB for Alan's 1stGen. Since the bike is a standard with a bunch of room on the right side panel, pick up an aftermarket fixed mount off Ebay. Nothing fancy, just as long as it's a 40ch model with good audio. They come fairly small and should slide right under the grips. On Annie's 2Gen, I've seen those listed on Ebay too. I bet within the next 9 months one or two will appear, and as long as she has everything wired it's a plug and play. COBRA 19DXIV 40 Channel I also found these: CB RADIO FOR MOTORCYCLE Thanks for that If I purchase one of these units for my bike what's the best way of mounting it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share #24 Posted September 14, 2010 Funny you should ask that. I told him it was blue, and blue one's go faster!! He said "Nah, I want a red one!" So pick a color-any color Maybe there's a sale on purple paint :rotf: We have some maroon left over from my son's bike. I'll just mix in some white until we have enough for the bike.....does he like light red? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted September 14, 2010 Share #25 Posted September 14, 2010 We have some maroon left over from my son's bike. I'll just mix in some white until we have enough for the bike.....does he like light red? LOL He is just grateful for all you are doing--and would ride it if it was "nipple pink" So if you have left over paint use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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