What did you do to your venture today?

[sleepy2]

Just picked up right side exhaust from guy in Brantford Ontario for $500can. Waiting for shop to call back so I can drop it off. They have ordered gaskets to change and bearings for steering head.

[sleepy2]

dropped pipe off and all gaskets and bearings are ordered.

[sleepy2]

Just got bike back from shop  today. New front & rear tires, rear brake rotor & brake pads also new steering head bearings(old bearings had 110,00klms)( rep. was shocked I hadn't replaced bearings before this). Had to replace right side exhaust as muffler broke off from Y pipe(bought used pipes from guy in Brantford Ont.   $500)So when all said and done parts and labor were around $2000Can. Now have to put on bags etc. so I can ride again.

[saddlebum]

4 hours ago, sleepy2 said:

Just got bike back from shop  today. New front & rear tires, rear brake rotor & brake pads also new steering head bearings(old bearings had 110,00klms)( rep. was shocked I hadn't replaced bearings before this). Had to replace right side exhaust as muffler broke off from Y pipe(bought used pipes from guy in Brantford Ont.   $500)So when all said and done parts and labor were around $2000Can. Now have to put on bags etc. so I can ride again.

Nice

 

[sleepy2]

Just finished cleaning crap off rear rim,driveshaft and left hub. Installed and shimmed saddlebag guards and bags. Now waiting for rain to stop(probably tomorrow)  so I can break-in tires. Been off tooo long!!!!

[Squidley]

Had a beautiful 70 degree ride into work, and 15 miles of pouring rain coming home. Life is good God's still sovereign and let me make it home in 1 piece.. thanks Jesus 😁

[saddlebum]

14 hours ago, Squidley said:

Had a beautiful 70 degree ride into work, and 15 miles of pouring rain coming home. Life is good God's still sovereign and let me make it home in 1 piece.. thanks Jesus 😁

even if part of it was in the rain. still grounded

[sleepy2]

Got to put on a couple hundred klm's before our camping trip so tires are broken in and ready for longer trips.

[Guest divey]

Found some OEM exhaust pipes that were in excellent condition and installed them.  The pipes that were on there were a tad noisy for my liking and now she sounds like a Venture should.  Also did a carb tune.  

[uncledj]

Changed spark plugs, put new air filters in, changed the oil and repaired the two little bottom tabs that hold the bottom of the fairing halves in place.   All that's left is a good cleanup to make her shine and I"m ready for the annual ride up to the cabin with friends.

[bpate4home]

Got to ride to work the last couple of days. The ride home was in the rain both days. Now it needs a bath more than ever.  Too much other stuff to do it now.

[steamer]

I sold it! no more 99 trike.

[RDawson]

New bike. At least it feels like it. I replaced the front rotors (warped one last time I installed a tire when it shot out of the bead breaker), new whoa pads on both ends, flushed the iced tea out of both brake systems, and the hot chocolate out of the clutch hydraulics. Ashamed I let the fluids go this long. Changed the oil and monkeyed with tire pressure a little, and installed the radiator guard that came from Ky Bigmac’s wife. Now I just need to clean it up before I head out to Vogel. 

[ChiefGunner]

Well, finishing up putting in a dual camera system with night IR capabilities and wi-if for live streaming rides. The button for still shots was not waterproof so I put it in the right cubbie.

[circa1968]

11 hours ago, ChiefGunner said:

Well, finishing up putting in a dual camera system with night IR capabilities and wi-if for live streaming rides. The button for still shots was not waterproof so I put it in the right cubbie.

Whoa!  That's freaking awesome!!!!

[N3FOL]

Gave my '07 RSV an oil change and also changed the gear oil then went for a ride with no destination whatsoever.  Along the way, picked up a dozen sweet corn from a farmer and couldn't wait to get home to eat it.  Ride Safe All.  

[uncledj]

Wasn't on either of my Ventures, but I DID coat the inside of the fuel tank on my 85 Honda CB700sc (Nighthawk S) with POR tank sealer, so I can finally get it back on the road...just in time to go for a quick ride or two before putting it away again.   Non ethanol fuel and Seafoam.....I'll run the carbs dry.

[bpate4home]

I'm going to get it a bath.  It needs it desperately. 

[Surfrider]

 

Picked this out of her front paw!  

No air loss, but I believe there's a weak spot so on with the new tires.

 

[videoarizona]

Rain finally let up here in Southern Arizona so have been riding the past few days! Lordy does it feel good to have the wind in my face!

And... Southern Arizona is green again!!

[uncledj]

Got Black Cherry cleaned up after the recent trip to camp.   Road down to cabin is REALLY bad, meaning that I had to do some mud running to get to / from cabin.  

Washed, waxed,  half a can of Sea Foam in the tank, and ran most of the gas out of the carbs, covered, then put into climate controlled storage.   (Pump shed has heat and a dehumidifier running)

Gonna try to get out a couple of times again this year, but life sometimes gets in the way, so I figured I'd better have her prepared for a long rest.

Edited September 5, 2021 by uncledj

[ItsLunchBOX]

Installed baggershield adjustable windshield. For those of you that have this, did you have a difficult time getting the holes to line up for the smoked and clear pieces?  It’s almost like the pieces down have the same curve to them. 
 

 

[vzuden]

I have  had the Baggershield fo several years.  I think you are referring to where you are fastening the clear section in the upright position.  The issue is the same in the reverse as when you reverse it to store in the lowered position.. 

I switch mine periodically throughout the season and do it now without much thought or trouble.   I have found that it helps to slide the section over and on to the center stud first.   You can add the plastic nut at this point but loosely.  Then flex it from either the left or right side, whichever you are doing next, and guide it over the next stud. Then follow with the other side.  Installing on the center stud holds it allowing you to  bend or flex the shield.  Hope this helps!

[ItsLunchBOX]

5 hours ago, vzuden said:

I have  had the Baggershield fo several years.  I think you are referring to where you are fastening the clear section in the upright position.  The issue is the same in the reverse as when you reverse it to store in the lowered position.. 

I switch mine periodically throughout the season and do it now without much thought or trouble.   I have found that it helps to slide the section over and on to the center stud first.   You can add the plastic nut at this point but loosely.  Then flex it from either the left or right side, whichever you are doing next, and guide it over the next stud. Then follow with the other side.  Installing on the center stud holds it allowing you to  bend or flex the shield.  Hope this helps!

Yes, this is what I did. I was just surprised it didn’t line up better I guess. 

[saddlebum]

Stared at it woefully.

Between a major cellulitis infection that resulted in some flesh removal from my leg and time spent 1st on two portable IV units. Then from that I went on to what they call  negative pressure wound therapy which I call attaching a small portable shop vac to my leg then on to cataract surgery in one eye with the other eye due to be done the end of this month I got one ride in, in June.

BTW I would post pictures of the excavation site but I would not want half the membership to recycle their dinner on to their keyboard. Yes they let me take pictures as they worked. It was interesting to watch.

Edited September 6, 2021 by saddlebum