playboy Posted February 20, 2012 #251 Posted February 20, 2012 Great day on the bike. Finished all 16 valve cover bolts ,4 new plugs AND got the forks put back together with the new OEM fork seals . Feeling good about the bike today . Had a great day on the bike as well Riding it. :rotf: The weather was perfect for riding Felt so rewarding to be out with the wind in my face. So much better than a shop fan.
KIC Posted February 20, 2012 Author #252 Posted February 20, 2012 Had a great day on the bike as well Riding it. :rotf: The weather was perfect for riding Felt so rewarding to be out with the wind in my face. So much better than a shop fan. Go ahead and rub it in...... I did get to ride my KLR650 today... rode it to church, Best Buy and AutoZone .. did hit a little milestone on the odometer ...
cabreco Posted February 20, 2012 #253 Posted February 20, 2012 I had a 7 hour drive from Johnson City to lament about my screwed up throttle assembly & the fact I have to dismantle the entire left half of the fairing... AGAIN!
KIC Posted February 29, 2012 Author #254 Posted February 29, 2012 Well... It is DONE and put back together !!!! I got to ride it today for 6 or so miles. The front end is so nice!!! I Purposely hit speed bumps and tried to dive the front forks.. it just all felt nice ! The progressives are great ! ( Thanks Skydoc_17) The steering is SO… SO… SO much nicer having cleaned and greased the steering head bearings. Turning is a breeze and it feels more comfortable. Also completed the battery by-pass and it is nice not looking at the flashing light and the battery symbol. Did some ABS welding on the fairing while it was apart, made and welded my first replacement tab. Installed washers on the 16-head bolts. Tightened the (added a washer to the) speedo/gauge console bolts ( no more rattle). New plugs have got to be a good thing since it seems to be running very smooth. Found a hide-a-way key, so I now have 2 keys. Don't forget the quarter I found behind the front right spark plug. ( still haven’t figured that one out) AND , most of all...got the experience to install the seals on any other 1st Gen. AND..since I am driving out of town tomorrow morning to (most likely) buy a blonde 87 1st Gen that needs front seals... I won't be so intimidated and hopefully won't make the same 967 mistakes I made the first time. A special thanks to those who helped me, Dingy for the replacement washers, SkyDoc_17 for the information, and all the others that offered so much support and the phone calls from Rocket in an attempt to keep me sane.
cabreco Posted February 29, 2012 #255 Posted February 29, 2012 Well... It is DONE and put back together !!!! Sorry KIC just like an alien encounter story, it hasn't happend tilll you post some photos! Now the FUN begins...RIDING!
KIC Posted February 29, 2012 Author #256 Posted February 29, 2012 There you go.... as real as the Easter Bunny !
cabreco Posted February 29, 2012 #257 Posted February 29, 2012 There you go.... as real as the Easter Bunny ! Nice ride KIC!!! Good Job. Good luck with her... Remember, "Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly."
KIC Posted February 29, 2012 Author #258 Posted February 29, 2012 Nice ride KIC!!! Good Job. Good luck with her... Remember, "Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly." Which is why you should never ..ever..get a 2nd Gen Angel ...they just can't keep up !
Hummingbird Posted February 29, 2012 #259 Posted February 29, 2012 Which is why you should never ..ever..get a 2nd Gen Angel ...they just can't keep up ! I find it really interesting that with less than 3 months experience on a 1st gen and absolutely NO experience on a 2nd gen that such an attitude can be expressed with such authority. Could that be what psychologists call pack mentality ?
KIC Posted February 29, 2012 Author #260 Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) I find it really interesting that with less than 3 months experience on a 1st gen and absolutely NO experience on a 2nd gen that such an attitude can be expressed with such authority. Could that be what psychologists call pack mentality ? First of all my first ride on a Venture was my friend's 2001 2nd Gen that he left with me for a week when he was out of town. On my first ride with my local group that included all types of bikes including Dave's 2nd Gen ( we had a stroke of compassion and let him "tag" along) I attached a picture below as proof of what I say. This ride included a dead stop through 4th gear side by side little run. Even Dave said he was surprised ( as I was ) at the power and and speed of my bike. Second of all this is all in good fun. Some call it clowning around. Some call it joking. I guess at least one doesn't. Could that be what psychologists call an inferiority complex ? :think::think: Now I have to ask myself why I let you draw me into this with these kinds of comments... P.S - I always joke with my friend and his wife about the bikes,,, here was his CHRISTmas present: ( I included free installation) Edited February 29, 2012 by KIC
Yammer Dan Posted February 29, 2012 #261 Posted February 29, 2012 First of all my first ride on a Venture was my friend's 2001 2nd Gen that he left with me for a week when he was out of town. Second of all this is all in good fun. Some call it clowning around. Some call it joking. I guess at least one doesn't. I guess some find their pleasure in constantly making things personal attacks instead of generalized joking around. Could that be what psychologists call an inferiority complex ? :think::think: Now I have to ask myself why I let you draw me into this with these kinds of comments... P.S - I always joke with my friend and his wife about the bikes,,, here was his CHRISTmas present: ( I included free installation) You should never have shown that!!:duck:Now all the 2nd Genners will want one!!! :whistling:
Rosie1965 Posted February 29, 2012 #262 Posted February 29, 2012 Whew!!! I just read 18 pages! Nice bike KIC, you got a great deal.
KIC Posted February 29, 2012 Author #263 Posted February 29, 2012 Whew!!! I just read 18 pages! Nice bike KIC, you got a great deal. Thanks. No worker's comp claims from having to read all that stuff though ! I like this bike more than the BMW K1200LT that I had. Okay.. i miss a few of the bells and whistles the Beemer had, but this bike is much better around town. I am leaving in 10 minutes to go and possibly buy an 87 blonde. I hope it is everything the pictures and the guy says it is.
Rosie1965 Posted February 29, 2012 #264 Posted February 29, 2012 I am leaving in 10 minutes to go and possibly buy an 87 blonde. I hope it is everything the pictures and the guy says it is. You've been bitten...lol. I need a to build another garage since mine is full of bikes.
Trader Posted February 29, 2012 #265 Posted February 29, 2012 New to the Venture...quick Question Only on this site could a "quick question" result in 265 replies!
Hummingbird Posted February 29, 2012 #266 Posted February 29, 2012 Yammer Dan said You should never have shown that!!Now all the 2nd Genners will want one!!! Totally acceptable from a Venture rider with a history of 1st gens Kic said Could that be what psychologists call an inferiority complex ? inferior to what ? a newbie with a 20 + year old bike, naw
KIC Posted March 1, 2012 Author #267 Posted March 1, 2012 So Boys and Girls... I was minding my own business today when I drove out of town with my bike trailer and out of the blue the opportunity of a life time to buy an 87 blonde came up. I couldn't resist and pass up this opportunity that must be destiny... Okay... my wife didn't buy that story either, but it's my story and I'm sticking to it ! Picked up the 87. It needs the carbs done since it was parked inside an airplane hanger for 2 years with fuel. Also needs the front seals replaced but came with new Yamaha seals and dust covers. Two new tires, the front not even mounted yet. Has a lot of rear light bars, the back rest, a set of intercom pieced for a helmet, a bike cover, new plugs installed, the valve cover gaskets just done, trailer hitch, and a new extra oil filter and a brand new windshield. Negatives are the carbs, the front seals, a tear in the front seat portion, gotta mount the new front tire, small crack/damage area on front left fairing, clear coat peeling off of top of rear trunk, and clutch lever seems to have lost it's bleed although it doesn't seem to be leaking anywhere.
Yammer Dan Posted March 1, 2012 #268 Posted March 1, 2012 That looks pretty good. 2 yrs is a while but do a Sea-Foam soak on those carbs you might be surprised. One of mine had sat for a while with fuel and thats all I done. Ran great.
KIC Posted March 1, 2012 Author #269 Posted March 1, 2012 That looks pretty good. 2 yrs is a while but do a Sea-Foam soak on those carbs you might be surprised. One of mine had sat for a while with fuel and thats all I done. Ran great. Does that mean to pull them and literally soak them in SeaFoam or drain and fill them with SeaFoam ? Details my man...details...
Yammer Dan Posted March 1, 2012 #271 Posted March 1, 2012 Yammer Dan said You should never have shown that!!Now all the 2nd Genners will want one!!! Totally acceptable from a Venture rider with a history of 1st gens Kic said Could that be what psychologists call an inferiority complex ? inferior to what ? a newbie with a 20 + year old bike, naw Not inferior just behind....
Yammer Dan Posted March 1, 2012 #272 Posted March 1, 2012 Does that mean to pull them and literally soak them in SeaFoam or drain and fill them with SeaFoam ? Details my man...details... Mix about 1/2 Sea-Foam and 1/2 fresh gas (makes it easier on restart)pull line from rear of fuel pump, use extra piece of line hook to pump put in mixture and let bike run til you are sure carbs are full. Unhook and let sit overnight or longer. I have done this with pure Sea-Foam but it is hard to restart and can cause a set of plugs to belly up.
cabreco Posted March 1, 2012 #273 Posted March 1, 2012 Well... It is DONE and put back together !!!! I got to ride it today for 6 or so miles. The front end is so nice!!! I Purposely hit speed bumps and tried to dive the front forks.. it just all felt nice ! The progressives are great ! ( Thanks Skydoc_17) KIC what size preload spacer did you use 3/4"? Do you have any air pressure in the front? I'm debating whether to do them this year. I get a clunk if I'm braking & I hit a bump. The bike runs well but the clunk irritates me.
KIC Posted March 1, 2012 Author #274 Posted March 1, 2012 KIC what size preload spacer did you use 3/4"? Do you have any air pressure in the front? I'm debating whether to do them this year. I get a clunk if I'm braking & I hit a bump. The bike runs well but the clunk irritates me. I used the Progressives from Skydoc_17, with a 3/4-inch preload and 15wt oil. Haven't had enough time to ride it to play with the air settings. Almost seems like it doesn't need air. Definitely makes a BIG difference with the Progressives tough. Also, the 3/4 inch is based on 190lbs and 6'1". I also went with the 5 1/2" inch from top with forks compressed measurement, because the 409cc oil measurement left it way low, like 8+ inches from top.
bilko1 Posted March 1, 2012 #275 Posted March 1, 2012 OK Dan............this has got to be you posting under an assumed name (kic) or yopur twin brother. :doh: I did notice in KIC's profile that he offers lodging so I am thinking winter road trip to southern Arizona is in the works. I will get the Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin group together someone else get the east coast and Canada riders. Man won't he be surprised when a few of us show up. I see you still need Arkansas added to your state map. You can stop by on your way to Arizona, I'll put you up. Then you'll be able to claim Arkansas. Bilko
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