Marcarl Posted October 13, 2012 Share #1 Posted October 13, 2012 1st gen,,,, nice looking 86 with absolutely no bling, don't even know if it runs yet. Guess I have something to do this winter, unless somebody wants it more than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrood Posted October 13, 2012 Share #2 Posted October 13, 2012 If you mean the blue one... she's sporting a different fairing color than available that year... unless it's a Canadian unit or...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted October 13, 2012 Well it runs, and drives but leaves a trail. Some cylinders not working so good, floats valves stuck in the open position, gas is about 2 years old, but she looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted October 13, 2012 Share #4 Posted October 13, 2012 Well its not two tone burgandy but it is a MKII so I guess it will do. Looks good Carl. Probably not all that much wrong with it that some fresh gas and good carb RE & RE & cleaning wouldn't cure and a set of fresh diaphrams (wait you already have those) P/S you being DUTCH how much did you convince them to pay you to get it out of their way. Does this mean Marca will be leading the pack now come next season? And no more U turns ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted October 13, 2012 Share #5 Posted October 13, 2012 Or cow pastures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pictonian Posted October 13, 2012 Share #6 Posted October 13, 2012 When I read the heading I thought maybe you stepped up to a real gen (meaning 2nd gen ) but then realized that you bought a 2nd old gen lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted October 13, 2012 Awh,,, come on,, you guys are taking all the fun out it. What I will need is a set of crash bars for an 86, the ones on this one look a little used, maybe a little over used. Plastic looks good, real good, it runs on most of the 4 cylinders it came with, back brake won't wear out in it's present condition, won't need to do oil changes seeing as the valve covers are leaking enough to keep the oil fresh,(also helps to keep the bugs away) probably will need to test out my new diaphragms, front end will need to come apart, swing arm will need attention so might as well look at the rear wheel as well. Won't have any problems with the Class, CB, or intercom seeing as I can't find them anywhere. I already practiced a u-turn and it works just fine, now to see if my neighbour will let me drive across his lawn just to see if it will do cow pastures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigg Posted October 13, 2012 Share #8 Posted October 13, 2012 Awh,,, come on,, you guys are taking all the fun out it. What I will need is a set of crash bars for an 86, the ones on this one look a little used, maybe a little over used. Plastic looks good, real good, it runs on most of the 4 cylinders it came with, back brake won't wear out in it's present condition, won't need to do oil changes seeing as the valve covers are leaking enough to keep the oil fresh,(also helps to keep the bugs away) probably will need to test out my new diaphragms, front end will need to come apart, swing arm will need attention so might as well look at the rear wheel as well. Won't have any problems with the Class, CB, or intercom seeing as I can't find them anywhere. I already practiced a u-turn and it works just fine, now to see if my neighbour will let me drive across his lawn just to see if it will do cow pastures. Good plastic and a straight frame is most of it The rest is just "wrenchin'", and that's the fun bit anyway. As for the electronics ... I removed all mine except the CLASS. I am using that but if I could afford a Progressive rear shock, that would go too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted October 13, 2012 Share #9 Posted October 13, 2012 Enjoy your project Carl. Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted October 13, 2012 Share #10 Posted October 13, 2012 If you mean the blue one... she's sporting a different fairing color than available that year... unless it's a Canadian unit or...? Won't have any problems with the Class, CB, or intercom seeing as I can't find them anywhere. Thats the same color combo BradT had with his 1st Venture. It was a Canadian issued color and didn't sell in the states. It also sounds like its the one of the last made standards. If I'm not mistaken all of the US based MKII's starting in '86 were royals with all the bells and whistles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted October 13, 2012 Share #11 Posted October 13, 2012 Thank God !! For a moment there I thought you had bought a 2nd Gen. Thought we would have to have an intervention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted October 14, 2012 Share #12 Posted October 14, 2012 Thats the same color combo BradT had with his 1st Venture. It was a Canadian issued color and didn't sell in the states. It also sounds like its the one of the last made standards. If I'm not mistaken all of the US based MKII's starting in '86 were royals with all the bells and whistles. Nope! I have an '88 California Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted October 14, 2012 Share #13 Posted October 14, 2012 Thank God !! For a moment there I thought you had bought a 2nd Gen. And here I was thinking he'd finally seen the light?? Nope He's as confused as ever. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adventurer 08 Posted October 14, 2012 Share #14 Posted October 14, 2012 That Blue is the same as my 87 std. Great color, looks real nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted October 14, 2012 Share #15 Posted October 14, 2012 Thank God !! For a moment there I thought you had bought a 2nd Gen. My first impression was that Carl had finally come to his senses and picked up a bike from this century ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted October 14, 2012 Share #16 Posted October 14, 2012 How many miles Carl. I sold mine with 84k. Does it have a hunged marine plastic cover, which is protecting an aftermarket CD player ? Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share #17 Posted October 14, 2012 How many miles Carl. I sold mine with 84k. Does it have a hunged marine plastic cover, which is protecting an aftermarket CD player ? Brad The paint on this one is pretty,,,, it's got 85k km on it and no CD player,, not even a radio or an antenna. Should be a lot quieter as well with no intercom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted October 14, 2012 Share #18 Posted October 14, 2012 Nope! I have an '88 California Standard. Thats interesting to know, I have never heard of anything past an '87 (Canadian Model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted October 14, 2012 Share #19 Posted October 14, 2012 1st gen,,,, nice looking 86 with absolutely no bling, don't even know if it runs yet. Guess I have something to do this winter, unless somebody wants it more than me. We have " faith in you " it shall motor on down the road's sooner or later !!! :whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted October 15, 2012 Share #20 Posted October 15, 2012 it's got 85k km on it and no CD player,, not even a radio or an antenna. . Could it be, my old one. I sold it to a local guy who just had surgery on his wrist and was not able to drive it. I drove it to his house and parked in his garage. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share #21 Posted October 15, 2012 Could it be, my old one. I sold it to a local guy who just had surgery on his wrist and was not able to drive it. I drove it to his house and parked in his garage. Brad PO bought it in 2005 with 79k on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmnordin Posted October 15, 2012 Share #22 Posted October 15, 2012 I have a great looking set of 86 engine guards off of my bike I'm parting out w/ new keryaken (sp?) Highway pegs & stirrups still attached. PM me & I can email you pictures. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share #23 Posted October 15, 2012 I have a great looking set of 86 engine guards off of my bike I'm parting out w/ new keryaken (sp?) Highway pegs & stirrups still attached. PM me & I can email you pictures. Doug Would be interested in the pictures, but I bought this scoot to resell, so have to price everything out first. It's going to need some serious cleaning, maybe brakes and clutch and some front end work. I don't mind sticking some money in it, but I don't want to go over board, so although engine guards are important, they might be last on the list. cnorg@silomail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted October 15, 2012 Share #24 Posted October 15, 2012 Thats interesting to know, I have never heard of anything past an '87 (Canadian Model) While it is an '88 model year, the manufacture date is in October of '87. Maybe it was from leftover parts at the end of the '87 model year. Or even just a re-badged '87 that didn't get shipped in time to be an '87. All I know is that the VIN plate and my title both say it is an '88, and it has no class, no radio, no intercom, no CB,and all of the badges just say Venture no Royal. It does have the vapor canisters and emissions crap for California which is why I think it is a California model. This part is per Sky_Doc while he was cussing out the canister and extra hoses while helping me with some carb work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share #25 Posted January 17, 2013 I hope this is called advancement,,,, so far it seems as though I'm regressing,,,, now I need a collector box,, anybody have one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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