StarFan Posted May 25, 2013 #1 Posted May 25, 2013 Well,,,, Finally got Millie my 2000 Venture Millienium bike finished. New paint job and lots of chrome. Not sure you guys will like this but turned out pretty good in my eyes. Work done: Changed all fluids - Brake, Clutch, Final drive, Coolant, Engine oil, fuel filter, Oil filter and Airfilters. Greased the splines and drive shaft. Repacked swingarm. New plugs. Raised the front to original setting (it was lowered 1 1/2 inches front and raised in back with levelling links). New brakepads back. Shimmed the needles in the carbs and synchronized them. Had her painted in the Millienium color Yamaha forgot (The new Ford color - Candy Apple Red) The photos do not show the color to well - It has a lot of Pearl (Mettalic) effect in it that really does it for this color. Added all the chrome I had laying around. Could not have pulled this through without the help of Craig Englehart "Cecdoo" the world famous international shipper. He is such an amazing shipper that he is even shipping himself and Kim over to Iceland this summer for two weeks Hope Taters will forgive me as time goes by for changing the color of a Millienium http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/jonaslill/Yamaha%20Venture%20Millenium%202000/bth_1_zpsc15c9821.jpg?t=1369507141 http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/jonaslill/Yamaha%20Venture%20Millenium%202000/bth_SAM_0900_zpsfcf956c5.jpg http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/jonaslill/Yamaha%20Venture%20Millenium%202000/bth_8_zps337a247f.jpg?t=1369506952 http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/jonaslill/Yamaha%20Venture%20Millenium%202000/bth_6_zpscd30ac25.jpg?t=1369506947 http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/jonaslill/Yamaha%20Venture%20Millenium%202000/bth_3_zps4f71840d.jpg?t=1369506940 http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/jonaslill/Yamaha%20Venture%20Millenium%202000/bth_11_zps39b89a99.jpg?t=1369506959
Snaggletooth Posted May 25, 2013 #2 Posted May 25, 2013 Jonas, you did a fine job. Looks great with the candy apple on there.
TATERS Posted May 25, 2013 #3 Posted May 25, 2013 Yikes....that's just wrong...Millie is living in another mans body (color)...I see years of therapy ahead. What's wrong with you? You are messed up! Beautiful bike. . Well...you know what they say...a rose by any other name is still a rose. But remind me to smack you. Love and kisses....me
Wade 2000 Posted May 25, 2013 #5 Posted May 25, 2013 Looks great!! Everyone knows Red ones are the fastest:whistling:
Yammer Dan Posted May 25, 2013 #6 Posted May 25, 2013 Looks great!! Everyone knows Red ones are the fastest:whistling: Who has been lying to you??:think:But that red sure is purty.......
bongobobny Posted May 26, 2013 #7 Posted May 26, 2013 But you already own a red one... I personally like the looks of the MM but it looks great red as well!!
StarFan Posted May 26, 2013 Author #9 Posted May 26, 2013 Oh oh... Tater Death Yes, I had it coming,,,Only two woman I fear in my life - Taters and my Mother in Law ! Learned pretty fast that it was best to do as Mother In Law says ! Am getting the same feeling with Taters but am a slower learner in my older age. Love e´m both to pieces :bighug:
alwrmcusn Posted May 26, 2013 #11 Posted May 26, 2013 Hey you got yourself a really nice looking ride there!!
sleepy2 Posted May 26, 2013 #12 Posted May 26, 2013 Very nice looking paint! Color is up to person who owns bike!!!(although some might think that bike would have been better original--as there were few made I guessStill looks good!!!!!!!!!!
cecdoo Posted May 26, 2013 #14 Posted May 26, 2013 Hey Jonas the bike looks great! Maybe you ought to keep that one and sell the Red Baron here in the States:think: or keep them both:think: (dont show this to Greta:doh:) Only one more month till we visit!!!! Cant wait!
StarFan Posted May 26, 2013 Author #17 Posted May 26, 2013 Hey Jonas the bike looks great! Maybe you ought to keep that one and sell the Red Baron here in the States:think: or keep them both:think: (dont show this to Greta:doh:) Only one more month till we visit!!!! Cant wait! Thanks Craig. Keep them both,,,,It is a thought but the pressure is on. Kind of stupid to have four bikes in two different countries and only be able to ride about 3000 miles a year total Selling both bikes in Iceland and keeping Maximus in the states and shipping the Red Baron to Iceland. Looking forward to have you guys over in July !! Jonas
Freebird Posted May 26, 2013 #19 Posted May 26, 2013 Thanks Craig. Keep them both,,,,It is a thought but the pressure is on. Kind of stupid to have four bikes in two different countries and only be able to ride about 3000 miles a year total Selling both bikes in Iceland and keeping Maximus in the states and shipping the Red Baron to Iceland. Looking forward to have you guys over in July !! Jonas You guys are making a lot of assumptions. First of all, you need to remember that I technically OWN the Red Baron. Maybe I'll sell it to Jonas, MAYBE I won't. He can't be bothered to be here for my maintenance day so maybe I can't be bothered with selling my beautiful Red Baron.
cecdoo Posted May 26, 2013 #20 Posted May 26, 2013 You guys are making a lot of assumptions. First of all, you need to remember that I technically OWN the Red Baron. Maybe I'll sell it to Jonas, MAYBE I won't. He can't be bothered to be here for my maintenance day so maybe I can't be bothered with selling my beautiful Red Baron. Yea but possession is 9/10ths of the law or something like that:rasberry:
Freebird Posted May 26, 2013 #21 Posted May 26, 2013 hmmm.........maybe it's time to report it stolen.
StarFan Posted May 26, 2013 Author #22 Posted May 26, 2013 You guys are making a lot of assumptions. First of all, you need to remember that I technically OWN the Red Baron. Maybe I'll sell it to Jonas, MAYBE I won't. He can't be bothered to be here for my maintenance day so maybe I can't be bothered with selling my beautiful Red Baron. Dang Guess that´s what is called trial and error. Well - live and learn is the saying Still I really don´t think this color suits you Don. To flashy for you. The Red Baron needs a younger rider :stirthepot::stirthepot: you old Pelican you
BIG TOM Posted May 27, 2013 #23 Posted May 27, 2013 Hmmmm, think you have something there Don.....I kind of remember that the MAXIMUS title had someone elses name on it also.....better hang on to those two bikes in Iceland Jonas....
Yammer Dan Posted May 27, 2013 #24 Posted May 27, 2013 Yea but possession is 9/10ths of the law or something like that:rasberry: Possession and a 45 is 9/10ths of the law......
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